Category: Odds ‘n Sods

The protests in Kiev Ukraine escalated from throwing bricks to firearms. This is turning into a civil war. We now have an idea of what it may look like if it starts here (links to videos sent in by L.C.): Ukraine: Flaming Molotovs flung at police with slingshot Ukraine: Clashes continue despite truce Ukraine: Police firing live ammo in Kiev clashes Kiev drone footage: Aerial view of burning Maidan amid Ukranian riots From bricks to bullets: Police footage shows Kiev rioters going ballistic o o o Drone war’s troubling contours: American lives are not more sacred than foreigners’. White House …

L.G. sent in a link to The Blaze where the CIA has declassified the original OSS Simple Sabotage manual. You can follow that link through to see the complete (cleaned) manual. Bear in mind it will take you to the CIA servers. o o o Those who live where it actually snows in the winter (which lately includes the deep south) may enjoy this video sent in by SDS about Wheel Powered Tracks that will fit on nearly any 4WD. o o o Eminent domain threatens yet another family, this time in Colorado. Interestingly enough, it is not being used …

As expected, weapons manufacturers have created a new AR-15 design that is compliant with New York’s “Safe Act”. – RBS o o o P.S. sent n an article showing that Ohio National Guard Training Envisions Right-Wing Terrorism. Apparently documents show that a training drill last January envisioned a mock disaster where Second Amendment supporters with anti-government opinions were the domestic terrorists. I understand the desire to vary training requirements, but either these people have no common sense or they are deliberately demonizing the most loyal patriots. o o o JBG sent in this link detailing the slow trickle turned surge …

The Washington Times reports that the NRA’s ‘American Rifleman’ surges to top 25 magazines in America knocking ‘Maxim’ from the list. – G.G. o o o Hands off our children, Big Brother, Patrice Lewis’ latest on ‘Common Core’. o o o California’s Gun Confiscation Program Hits Firearm Owners Hard. As part of its ongoing efforts to defend gun owners from malicious and improper prosecutions, the foundations recomends: Never consent to a search Exercise your right to remain silent Contact CGF’s Help Hotline through the online form at www.calgunsfoundation.org/hotline or call (800) 556-2109, open 24/7/365 If you need immediate legal assistance, …

Delta2187 sent in a link to Statement for the Record – Worldwide Threat Assessment of the US Intelligence Community and notes that the information is wide ranging (technology, terrorism, health, food, water) and could provide a good (basic) understanding of the threats we all face. The information certainly reinforces the need for prepping! o o o B.B. sends in this link showing that almost the first act of the Supreme Court was treason. It’s an interesting read. o o o B.R. notes that Violent Protests in Ukraine Supported by US Congress NED, Soros and Other Tax-Exempts o o o J.L. …

Secret Contacts between Taliban and Karzai Helped Erode U.S.-Afghan Relations – B.R. o o o This is a pretty simple article with quite a bit of background on grid blackouts that concludes by saying that the stimulus-funded efficiency improvements in the US grid make it more vulnerable to attacks by hackers. – Elaine o o o G.P. sent in this article (video included) show how drought is a growing problem in California. o o o Zerogov recently ran an article on how to decrease your electronic footprint in regards to cellular phones, but my thinking lies with Militialaw. Why do …

For those who, like Tim Taylor (Home Improvement), like to “up-size” whatever they do… Farm invention of the year – J.W. o o o As Israel grows increasingly nervous about Iran, Israeli army report reveals intelligence and security relations with several Arab and Muslim countries – B.R. o o o RBS sent in this article about an Ontario judge ordering 13 children from a Jewish community into foster care. o o o Canned Garands – What more needs to be said? o o o An anonymous reader sent in this neat video: Don’t get stranded wearing a plastic coat. It …

Ninth Circuit Holds California’s Carry License Laws Unconstitutional o o o Don’t forget Ready Made Resources with their first 25-42% off Mountain House Food Sale going on right now. They are also offering free shipping and will be giving away a case of Mountain House Pouched Yogurts on orders where more than 10 cases are sold. (A $300 value.) o o o J.W. sends us this video showing how to check the state of the battery without a VOM. I’ve tried it with Ray-o-Vac, Energizer and Duracell’s in AA, AAA and C sizes. It does seem to work. It did …

SurvivalBlog’s Editor-at-Large, Michael Z. Williamson, forwarded this link about a computer threat. o o o Michael also sent in this article about how two administrations lied about an error on the Do Not Fly list, refused to admit and correct the mistake and defended secrecy as “national security.” o o o A federal judge in Missouri ruled that drivers have a First Amendment right to warn other motorists of nearby police and speed traps. – Mike. o o o FreeSpeechMe, an Anti-Censorship, Anti-Hijacking Free Software Dot-Bit Plug-in for Windows and GNU/Linux was released this month. If anyone has been using …

Cold Steel has a couple of teaser videos out regarding their PROOF series of blades. You might find them entertaining. I know that I did: Apocalypse Proof and Sword Proof. o o o F.J. sent this article in:GPS Navigation Systems May Get You Killed. When I first got my GPS, it sure took me to some interesting places till I learned how to use it. Sometimes the shortest route is not really the shortest route. Check out the sign in the picture “stop! no road! Your GPS is wrong” o o o Florida Ordinance Makes It Illegal For Homeless To …

Serving Down Under: Australia offers military jobs to US troops facing separation o o o Cleta Mitchell to Congress: DOJ IRS Investigation Is a Sham, Non-Existent – YouTube – B.R. o o o In a fit of irony: Gun control activist swears he forgot he was carrying gun while visiting school – JBG o o o This really peaked my interest when I saw it: This Diesel-Powered Scooter Packs More Utility Than a Swiss Army Knife – FJR o o o P.M. found this post in a forum. Once again the TSA humiliates someone: DH was humiliated by TSA o …

Ready Made Resources is starting their first 25-42% off Mountain House Food Sale today. They are also offering prepaid shipping and will be giving away a case of Mountain House Pouched Yogurts on orders where more than 10 cases are sold. (A $300 value.) o o o For a limited time, Seed for Security has promised that they will automatically include a Spring Security Collection ($14.99 value) with every $75 purchase. o o o We have been following this next piece for several months now. Ex-federal official raises concerns over terror attack on power grid. Apparently, they still can’t make …

More reports from the storm last week in the South East: Police: Man stole cars left during Atlanta storm – K. o o o M.W. sent this in: backup handcuff key The site also includes this statement “I would advise taking great caution in how you intellectually approach an item like the TIHK. The argument that an inanimate object is bad because bad people can use it to do bad things sounds very familiar. That is not the logic of liberty.”– Good Advice. o o o A Self Reliance Expo will be held in Mesquite, Texas, at the Mesquite Convention …

State Dept. Webcast Features Guest Who Called Clarence Thomas, Condi Rice ‘Uncle Toms’ – P.M. o o o The latest episode in a disturbing trend we are hearing more about: Corrupt state crime lab chemist ruins countless lives by falsifiying evidence – B.R. o o o B.B. sent this in: New Google patent suggests automatically sending your videos and photos to law enforcement. Notice that there is no requirement that the event being logged is an illegal activity, only that multiple videos be posted with similar timestamps and geolocation. o o o Another Off-Grider Shutdown: History Channel’s Mountain Man Targeted …

U.S. Scalia Says Internment Ruling Could Happen Again– K.R. o o o More from the Ukraine: Ukrainian protestor kidnapped, CRUCIFIED and has part of his ear cut off before being dumped in a forest after a week of torture – T. o o o AF Cheating Scandal Grows to 92 Missile Officers o o o S.F. sent in the link to this excellent explanation: No Country for Old Fishermen o o o R.I.P. – the results are starting to come in. Here is a pretty good independent test that attempts to replicate FBI tests. Part 1 Part 2 Videos of …