Category: Odds ‘n Sods

An interesting look at Ebola: Math Just Is. – K.H. o o o SurvivalBlog’s Field Gear Editor, Scot Eire, is curious if any readers have had a time-keeping device like this Dipleidoscope. If you are aware of this product or a similar product, shoot us an email. o o o What a surprise: State of Maine Document Reports Kaci Hickoxâs Roommate in Africa Developed Ebola. – T.P. o o o Another reason I don’t use smart phones: Somebody’s Already Using Verizon’s ID to Track Users. – G.G. o o o For those following the Sharyl Attkisson ordeal, a video has …

Several Readers sent in this link to the Paratus Familia Blog: The Benefits of Islam o o o I’m terrified of my new TV: Why I’m scared to turn this thing on — and you’d be, too – T.P. o o o Ebola protection report. – K.H. o o o FEMA Pandemic Exercise Series. – P.M. o o o Discovery Channel Watchmen: Comment. – RBS

By way of The Daily Sheeple comes an excellent video on How To Treat a Traumatic Gunshot Wound. – J.W. o o o Man had four beatings by PA State police in 11 hours, including one in the hospital while the already injured victim was still handcuffed to a gurney. Man charged with breaking a trooper’s fist with his face. – T.P. I’m going to have to put Pennsylvania in the same class as other places that I never want to go. o o o WND has an excellent video about the indoctrination of our children in public schools. Get …

Not strictly survival related, but it’s a testament to the condition of our society: TRENDING: More college students support post-birth abortion – P.M. o o o With all the recent dust-ups on militarized police, here is an interesting read: Are Cops Constitutional? – K.W. o o o A Library For Survival Knowledge. Browse at will, but there is also a torrent snapshot of it (14-Oct-2014). – R.F. o o o CDC Says Ebola Droplets Can Only Travel 3 Feet … But MIT Research Shows Sneezes Can Travel Up to 20 Feet – P.M. Don’t forget to watch the Myth Busters …

Ebola can survive on surfaces for almost TWO MONTHS: Tests reveal certain strains survive for weeks when stored at low temperatures o o o This is the nurse that was angry that Gov. Christie mandated a quarantine for her and others returning from Africa: Ebola Nurse’s Ties to CDC Scrubbed From Website – Is Far Left Progressive & Obama Supporter – T.P. o o o Video: Dr. Samati: We’ve Had 230 Doctors Die From Ebola in Africa – Don’t Know Why. – R.G. o o o Ebola Virus Outbreak. – ShepherdFarmerGeek “The group was stoned and found hidden in the …

For our readers who speak Spanish, here is a recent fairly sensationalized article from Spain’s El Periodico: Listos para el fin del mundo La América conspiratoria Gobiernos mundiales totalitarios. Campos de concentración para internar a la ciudadanía. Políticos que son la encarnación del Anticristo. Parecen elementos de una película de ciencia ficción, pero millones de estadounidenses creen que estas ideas son ciertas y algunos se preparan activamente para sobrevivir al colapso de la civilización. A choppy automatic translation is available here. o o o Off-grid German village banks on wind, sun, pig manure – G.G. o o o 15 Signs …

New York hospital treating Ebola doctor DENIES suffering ‘staff shortage after nurses called in sick out of fear of being infected with deadly virus’. – RBS o o o ER Doctor: What Scares Me Even More Than Ebola. – I.S. o o o SurvivalBlog reader T.P. suggested this book for our readers: Buying A Used Shortwave Receiver A Market Guide To Modern Shortwave Radios o o o Law Lets I.R.S. Seize Accounts on Suspicion, No Crime Required. – D.S. o o o Everyone’s favorite “Crazy Russian Hacker” demonstrates how to get just a few more minutes out of your phone: …

Bellevue staffers call in ‘sick’ after Ebola arrives. – T.P. While I don’t think this Ebola scare has come anywhere close to threatening a significant portion of the population at this time, this article underscores a critical aspect of societal collapse. Fear is a significant driver; when people stop showing up for work, the economy quits as well. Imagine if we had 10,000 infected here rather than just a few. o o o 6 degrees of government control. – Avalanche Lily o o o SurvivalBlog reader K.K. has informed us that a large amount of leftover warehoused UNI-SOLAR stock was …

Apparently, self-isolation only means isolation when it applies to everyone else. Everywhere the NYC Ebola Patient Went During His ‘Self-Isolation’ – P.M. o o o We are now several months into this “Ebola” issue, and I find it difficult that anyone could claim ignorance in dealing with disposal issues regarding this disease, given all of the hype it has received. Perhaps it’s time for a HAZMAT refresher course. NY Police Caught Throwing Waste From Ebola Scene Into Public Trash Can – P.M. o o o Courtesy of Backwoods Home Magazine: The state of freedom in America. – B.B. o o …

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This gives new meaning to the term “Chicago Democratic Machine Politics”: Voting error? – MtH o o o I missed seeing this when it was first posted at The Prepper Journal: Is it Crazy to Worry About the Golden Horde? o o o As vulgar as it sounds, desperate people do desperate things. It’s something to remember as you prep: Pakistan has lots of problems. Now add cannibalism. – T.P. o o o Remember, these are the situations that “suspend” your rights: Special report: America’s perpetual state of emergency. – SMZ o o o Thoughts from Frank and Fern: Wakey! …

Art of Survival: 8 Films (and 1 TV Show) That Might Save Your Life. – JWR o o o Obama’s triple punch hits America in the gut after midterms. – P.M. o o o Ol’ Remus: CDC and the point of no return . – P.W. o o o From Alex Jones’ Infowars: Disturbing Collection of No Knock SWAT Raids from 2014, but don’t forget to read about the “Top 3 Encounters with Constitutional Cops”. – RBS o o o Grooming a culture of cowards. – J.C.

Massive Fire at UK Power Station, Risk of Winter Blackouts Increases. – G.P. o o o Reader Bob G. suggested this fascinating web page, with frequent updates on disease outbreaks: Health Map The site is described as: “…a team of researchers, epidemiologists and software developers at Boston Children’s Hospital… [providing] …online informal sources for disease outbreak monitoring and real-time surveillance of emerging public health threats.” o o o One-third of working Americans support two-thirds of the population: The hidden figures of those not in the labor force and transfer payments. o o o Top Scientist: This Version Of Ebola Looks …

JWR had some comments on the Ebola outbreak at the Prepper Recon Podcast. o o o Over at The Daily Sheeple: 10 Books That Could Actually Save Your Life. o o o Krayton Kerns, DVM: Main Street USA – Avalanche Lily o o o Build a working ADSB Aircraft Radar System for $ 20.00. – T.P. o o o Mental Health Issues Put 34,500 on New York’s No-Guns List. – H.L. o o o Life in Quarantine for Ebola Exposure: 21 Days of Fear and Loathing. – RBS

Trust but Verify – Avalanche Lily o o o Ammunition pulled from Walmart shelves in Ferguson amid violent clashes over the police shooting of Michael Brown. – JBG o o o Woman Sent To Jail For Overgrown Yard. – G.G. o o o This scientific article explains the difference between a so called ‘airborne’ virus and a virus that is not airborne. COMMENTARY: Health workers need optimal respiratory protection for Ebola. – A.D.