Category: Odds ‘n Sods

Wow! This may be the ticket for advanced medical care in TEOTWAWKI: Super-Cheap Paper Microscope Could Save Millions of Lives – O.C. o o o DGJ came across this article on why you might want at least one article of Hi-Vis clothing or equipment in your emergency car kit or BOB. If the ‘event’ you are getting away from is a natural disaster, or something similar, being noticed might be a good thing! Having options other than all-camo could be a wise decision. o o o This new item from KRQE in albuquerque follows on the heels of a long …

There is an epidemic of death and contagion sweeping across the farms of this country that is barely getting a mention in the mainstream media. Porcine Epidemic Diarrhea Virus – K.F. o o o A Dozen Uses For Empty Soda Bottles – R.J. o o o Non-Christians Given ‘Special Consideration’ In Union Teacher Contract – TPY o o o The Law Society has issued guidance on how to use Sharia Law in Wills, Trusts and Estates disputes in England and Wales. The guidance effectively enshrines Sharia into common legal practice for the first time and will make it easier to …

From the Police State: Man receives felony after speaking too long at town hall meeting – H.L. o o o If you are planning on travelling to Russia, you may want to bring cash: Credit Cards Frozen at Sanctioned Russian Banks – B.R. o o o A disease flare up in Africa has an almost 50% fatality rate: 29 dead from viral hemorrhagic fever. – G.P. o o o It seems to me we have been here before… Could the U.S. Face a Cruise Missile Threat from the Gulf of Mexico? o o o More proof that reading government websites …

Students at the shooting range for gun safety – W.W. o o o Reports of the Death of a National License-Plate Tracking Database Have Been Greatly Exaggerated – P.S. o o o A SurvivalBlog reader sent in this link on testing the purity of the honey you buy. The best way, of course, is to have your own beehive, but for those that cannot have that… How to Verify the Purity of Honey

Keeping Your NYC License – P.M. o o o While certainly exciting to watch, this video of an example of russian hand gun training is insane. I can’t tell if some of those shots by the shooter are accidental discharges brought on by the stress or intentional warning shots. – R.G. o o o This animated gif shows the new headboard I want for my bed. – B.R. o o o Mike Williamson (SurvivalBlog Editor At Large) sent in this link showing a list of bulk food co-ops by state. o o o Mike also sent in information about a …

EMP Effects and Cyber Warfare – Part 1– B.H. o o o The massive solar blast that almost wreaked havoc on Earth – S.C. o o o Tactical Machining (TM) may have helped us understand what happened to EP Armory and Ares Armor. In the Facebook post, TM had a few factual errors, but did indicate some of the issues in dealing with 80% lowers. They are claiming the raids were a result of the manufactures not having a proper determination letter from the ATF stating that the lowers were not firearms. – R.C. o o o An excellent article …

I keep thinking, at some point, surely someone will stand up and refuse: Massive Car To Car Warrantless Search In DC Region – J.M. o o o Worthy of a face-palm: Republicans to Officially Present Alternative to Obamacare – B.R. o o o The Police Can Take Your Cash Without Charging You with a Crime. – D.S. Warning: This website has offensive material in the sidebar. o o o How Sanctions Against Russia Could Signal the Beginning of ‘World War III’ – JBG o o o 29-Year-Old Welfare Parasite Would Not Accept An $80,000 A Year Job Driving A Truck. …

. The rhetoric is ratcheting up as the U.S. considers sanctions against Russia: Russia can turn U.S. to radioactive ash: Kremlin-backed journalist. – T.J. o o o Oak Harbor, Washington Council member left a meeting after council refuses to kick out legally armed armed veteran. – N.G. o o o Upstate New Yorkers Burn 1,000 Gun Registration Forms– G.P. o o o A parent is appalled over essay, asking 8th Graders If They’d Rather Be Slaves Or Factory Workers. – Mike Williamson, SurvivalBlog’s Editor At Large. While the parent spent time educating their child what slavery was and that was …

Speaking of the “Rule of Law”: Protecting The Constitution From Executive Order o o o For those who like to kill time via video games: This War of Mine plays the battlezone as civilians. – G.P. I normally don’t post links to video games, but this one is a little different. Rather than focusing on killing the opponent, the players are focused on survival and protection of “the group” o o o Revealed: Justice Dept. Prosecutors Average 33 Reckless or Intentional Legal and Ethical Violations a Year – B.R. o o o Here is a warning for you: Hold onto …

Want to instill concepts of freedom in your own children and have fun while doing it? The Constitution Quest board game – WND o o o Exit Tax. – J. “You have to fill out a form if you want to renounce your citizenship–which, by the way, you can only get from a foreign embassy or consulate. Those forms used to be free. Now they’re $500 apiece. So think about that. If they can charge you $500 for that form, they could charge $5,000, they could charge $5,000,000. They could basically make it impossible for you to leave.” o o …

From S.M. – Good prepper-warning video, from the mouths of people struggling in Venezuela. HJL Adds: The first video in the article is the one referred to. A word of caution is in order on the second video. The video operator is attacked, and it is disturbing to watch. o o o At least 250 CT cops refuse to enforce law. – G.P. o o o U.S. Supreme Court rejects appeal in Second Amendment case, Refuses to Prohibit Police from Using Lawful Gun Ownership as a Trigger for ‘No-Knock’ Police Raids. – RBS o o o M.D. shared a link …

So what happens when you chamber and shoot a .300 BLK in a .223? Just because it fits, doesn’t mean if fits. – Mike Williamson (Survivablog’s Editor-At-Large) o o o Also from Mike Williamson- How to survive a nuclear bomb: An update on “Duck and Cover” o o o Time ran an article showing that the entire U.S. powergrid could be taken down with as few as nine substation attacks. – D.T. There is a lot of controversy surrounding this exposure. There are many claiming that Time was irresponsible in reporting this weakness, but I tend to fall in the …

An excellent read on birthing and caring for goats: Copper’s Babies & Other Goat Lore o o o Making Cop-Worship Mandatory – RBS. While I don’t necessarily agree with the premise that being prostrated by a cop is tantamount to worshiping them, law enforcement is way out-of-control when it comes to overbearing force and intimidation, especially when the person to whom the force is applied has committed neither a crime, nor is the subject of the cop’s warrant/search. o o o Doctors asked to help spot terrorists in new ‘inappropriate’ NHS policy – G.G. o o o This video clip …

Big guns: Army soldiers to get powerful new Swedish-made tank-stopper o o o G.P. – Shatter a Car Window with a Sparkplug in an Emergency HJL Adds: Although this works, who wants to carry around small pieces of sharp ceramic in your pocket? As an EMT, this was one of the first extraction tricks we were taught. You really don’t want broken glass flying everywhere when you break the window, especially if your patient has open wounds that you need to deal with or has their face close to the window. You can simply take a folded pocket knife (or …

Not bad for a prototype: Watch a Fully Automatic Electromagnetic Pulse Rifle Demolish a Laptop – RBS o o o S.C. sent these two articles in with the statement: “I realize that there are many factors that affect both situations. However, I think that these two articles give a good idea as to the twisted views of our country. I feel ashamed to live in a country who will not allow a seven year old boy, who is fighting for his life, the medication that he needs. While, on the same day, the attorney general pushes for a drug to …