Category: Odds ‘n Sods

Fascinating: Aerial Data Visualisation Reveals Life In The United States. (Thanks to G.C. for the link.)    o o o Reader H.L. sent some news of self-delusion that is not surprising: Most Americans Feel “I’m Immune From Disaster”    o o o Missouri’s Approved Gun Bills: Concealed-Carry Permits Easier to Get, Record-Keeping Banned. (Thanks to Clark H. for the link.)    o o o Mountainview Off Grid Living (in Nampa, Idaho) is offering SurvivalBlog readers a special until the end of May, 2013: Buy a Kimberly (multifuel) Wood Stove and get a free Propur “Big Size” Water Purification System. (A …

I recently posted a link to a 1916-vintage book on steel cutting and welding that is available free, via Kindle. Then reader Richard C. followed up to mention that it is also available in a variety of other formats.    o o o Michael W. sent: Bomb Shelter Boom Sees Underground Pools, Basketball Courts    o o o Noah, the Super Prepper. (Thanks to David W. for the link.)    o o o Courtesy of Mark: The Mystery of the Missing Crime Data–Corporate media spins “news” of declining criminal use of firearms to hide the truth.    o o o …

There are several captivating new property listings at our SurvivalRealty.com spin-off site There is even an off-grid house in Chile’s Atacama desert. You will note that many of the former listings have been removed in the past month because of recent sales. SurvivalRealty has now had four years of proven success in bringing many retreat buyers and sellers together. The ads cost just $30 per month, and there are no sales commissions charged!    o o o Ready Made Resources has announced that anyone who buys an AN/PVS-14 night vision scope from them will not only receive the free weapons …

Reader John C. recommended the wool Boreal Shirts made by Lester River Bushcraft. These are very sturdy, American-made, and in a color that blends in well in many environments.    o o Stand by for some revelations about another one of Mikey Bloomberg’s “crime-fighting” mayors: Federal investigation of Pittsburgh police reaches Ravenstahl’s office. How many dirty mayors will it take before Mayors Against Illegal Guns loses any remaining shred of credibility? Meanwhile we read: Gov. Cuomo proposes anti-corruption bill that would ban convicted bribers from state business. Gee, if they can’t stop their many corrupt mayors from taking bribes, then …

Two evidences of the consequences of shifting to round-the-clock AR-15 production: Brand New AR-15 Bolt Disintegrates, Owner Not Happy and, by way of a link from Tam’s blog, we read: Supply sorta meeting demand…    o o o R.B.S. sent a link to a fantastic un-narrated documentary video: The Phillips Brothers Mill: a steam powered wooden box factory. His comments: “One of the better videos I’ve seen. I think you will enjoy it. Lots of ways to get hurt, burned, or dismembered here! Not OSHA approved.” BTW, not shown is their rough-cut sawmill, also on the property.    o o …

More X Class solar flares soon?    o o o Water War Ahead? Michael Z. Williamson (SurvivalBlog’s Editor at Large) sent us this: U.S., Mexico: The Decline of the Colorado River    o o o Peter H. was the first of several readers to send me a link to the developers of a backcountry tablet called Earl: A waterproof, e-ink, solar powered tablet with built in weather sensors, MURS, GMRS, and FRS radio, plus AM/FM/shortwave. It has GPS and preloaded topo maps for US, Canada, and Mexico. Here is a preliminary review. (Thanks to G.G. for the latter link.)    …

John E. sent this disturbing news: Pentagon Unilaterally Grants Itself Authority Over ‘Civil Disturbances’    o o o Seed for Security is now offering a free Garden Security Collection with every order $75 or more. This collection features six generous packets of high protein, calorie dense, easy to grow, open pollinated vegetable seeds. This offer is for a limited time.    o o o Buddy mentioned this: Homeowner wounds suspect during shoot-out in SW Houston. (Summary: A home invasion robber forces a homeowner into his closet. But this is the closet where he keeps his guns. Predictable outcome ensues.)    …

Reader Jeff H. wrote to suggest this instructional video: Arc Welding with Three Car Batteries    o o o “Excessive Force” doesn’t begin to describe… Dramatic helicopter shootout and car chase in Rio de Janeiro. (A hat tip to Ol’ Remus for the link.)    o o o F.G. suggested: Used AK Buyer’s Checklist    o o o Michael Z. Williamson (SurvivalBlog’s Editor at Large) found this link: Why Vultures Devoured Hiker’s Body in Minutes    o o o As if on cue… Two days ago I asked rhetorically,: “Is a magazine capacity of 16 rounds inherently more evil, criminal …

Bullet blitz: Demand from public, government leaves ammo shelves empty. (Of course those of you who heeded the advice in SurvivalBlog and stocked up before last December are now sitting pretty.)    o o o Tomorrow is the last day of Camping Survival’s Mountain House Sale. They are offering Mountain House nitrogen-packed cans at 25% off and pouches and long term storage HDPE buckets at 15% off. Order soon!    o o o Reader M.V.R. spotted this: Use These Secret NSA Google Search Tips to Become Your Own Spy Agency    o o o Jeff H. mentioned: Mothers Milk: Grow …

Somehow I missed this well-written review article when it was first posted by Commander Zero, three years ago: Review – Allied Armament X-91 drum magazine. By the way, I don’t consider HK drum magazines a cost-efficient use of your funds. Why? Because presently, for the price of just one of these 50-round drums, you can buy more than 200 of the ubiquitous 20 round alloy magazines. There is great utility in redundancy.    o o o F.G. mentioned a great piece in Backwoods Home: Keeping food cold: solutions to refrigeration when electricity is scarce    o o o Wednesday is …

Reader F.G. flagged some bad news: Delaware Governor Markell signs bill expanding background checks for gun purchases to include most private sales.    o o o For those that missed it: Glenn Beck’s EPIC Keynote Speech – 2013 NRA Annual Meetings    o o o Here Are-the Top Five Best and Worst States for Business: Guess Which Ones CEOs Prefer?    o o o Just for fun: The Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain – The Good, The Bad and The Ugly    o o o Missouri Legislature Nullifies All Federal Gun Control Measures by a Veto-Proof Majority    o o …

Mike Williamson (our Editor at Large) sent a link to some analysis of the 3D Printed Gun controversy, by Joe Huffman: Faceless bureaucrats, not blue helmeted elk. And as for the files themselves? They can’t stop the signal. For every web site that the DHS takes down, I’m confident that five or more will pop up, to take its place. Clearly, the djinn has left the bottle, and there is no putting him back. For anyone who would like to support their upcoming legal battle, the Bitcoin address for DEFCAD is: 1Gb5GNxrVGMT8e9uoJ8CmamrdVz9o8fAEa A side note: Do they teach toothpaste tube …

Paul B. suggested this at Nature Bats Last: The irreconcilable acceptance of near-term extinction    o o o F.G. liked this: Snell: Waking the dragon — How Feinstein fiddled while America burned    o o o The Nanny State run amok: European Commission to criminalize nearly all seeds and plants not registered with government    o o o Some near future conjecture by Bill Buppert: The Fourth Strike of the Match (at Zero Gov.)    o o o US Government Takes Control of 3D Printed Gun Makers Files/Website

Michael Z. Williamson (SurvivalBlog’s Editor at Large) found a link to a great video, profiling an old school, multigenerational machine shop: Central Texas Tool Co.    o o o A long-standing joke is that a lot of dead people cast votes in the eastern seaboard states. Not to be outdone, deceased anti-gun mayors sign petitions from the grave, again and again. In more recent news: Another one of the Bloomberg Crime Fighters goes to the Big House, for corruption: Hamilton, New Jersey Mayor John Bencivengo. And another, Former Brownsville Mayor Pat Ahumada, has just been charged with operating an illegal …

Some folks on the web had misreported this last week, without checking facts: LDS home storage centers tweaking cannery policy. (Thanks to Brad M. for the newspaper link.)    o o o M.V.R. recommended: Guide to Veterinary Drugs for Human Consumption, Post-SHTF.    o o o Cuban Economic Collapse Survivor Gives Advice On How To Keep Up Your Family’s Spirits    o o o Mark R. sent a link to a U.S. military Strategic Sustainability Performance Plan. ” The plan defines the department’s vision of sustainability and connects the dots between the DOD’s sustainability and energy security goals and potential …