Category: Odds ‘n Sods

R.F. suggested an article over at Slate: The Century of Disasters Meltdowns. Floods. Tornadoes. Oil spills. Grid crashes. Why more and more things seem to be going wrong, and what we can do about it.    o o o Greg C. sent this: Iran to Build Missile Base in Venezuela Missiles Could Hit American Cities; Venezuelan Missile Crisis Looms    o o o Tony D. found a repository of Boy Scouts manuals, for scout masters. (Some rights are reserved, under a Creative Commons license.)    o o o Do you have defensible space around your home? Fire crews gave everything …

I’m scheduled to be the guest on a podcast with Doc and DEMCAD tonight (Tuesday, May 17, 2011) at 6 p.m. Pacific / 9 p.m. Eastern time. I don’t do many podcast interviews, but I always make the time to talk to my friend Reggie. BTW, one of my previous interviews with him is archived on YouTube.    o o o Hundreds of herbal remedies now outlawed across Europe. (A hat tip to Marilyn R. for the link.)    o o o Loyal content contributor K.A.F. sent this: New Yorkers under 30 plan to flee city, says new poll; cite …

Check out the new Rocky Mountain Survival Institute blog. Great stuff!    o o o New Army Ammo Puts Mean in ‘Green’    o o o I just heard that Ready Made Resources has received a small supply of Mountain House freeze dried Diced Chicken, packed in #10 cans. Since the quantity is so small this item is not listed at the company’s web site. To order, please call them at: 1(800) 627-3809.    o o o Ben L. mentioned this very bad court precedent in Indiana: Court: No right to resist illegal cop entry into home. This is a …

Reader B.B. spotted this: Rich Russians Buy Bunkers on Apocalypse Angst. JWR Adds: Regardless of what country you are in, be wary of fast-talking salesmen that want to sell you floor space in any shelter that doesn’t yet exist. Just as with precious metals, I recommend that your investment be something tangible. FWIW, back when I was in the software industry, we used to call planned products or planned features “vaporware”, because many of them were never anything more than Marketing Department hype. (There was no code for this software yet written.)    o o o Mr. K. wrote to …

Pierre M. mentioned this excellent PDF: Impact of Severe Solar Flares, Nuclear EMP and Intentional EMI on Electric Grids.    o o o Cheryl N. (SurvivalBlog’s Economatrix) sent this: Coping With Crime After Economic Collapse. (A great one hour phone interview with “FerFAL in Argentina.)    o o o Grant at Emergency Essentials wrote to mention that they’ve just received a few cases of Red Feather brand canned butter, from New Zealand. I will likely sell out soon, so stock up!    o o o One of the editors of the Survival Cache blog kindly posted: Book Review: How to …

In harmony with my suggestion to seek out prepper friendly churches, I learned that Pastor Chuck Baldwin has already assembled a list of patriotic “Black Regiment” churches.    o o o Nanny State Maryland: Controversy Over Suspension of Two Easton High Lacrosse Players. (A hat tip to Pierre M. for the link.)    o o o The Bulgarian edition of my book book “How to Survive the End of the World as We Know It” has just been printed. There are publishing contracts in place to produce editions in nine languages, including German, Spanish, Portuguese, Korean, and Russian. (But thusfar, …

Kevin S. mentioned: Resilient Community: Microgrids    o o o G.G. sent an item for the No Surprise Department: Gun Shows Don’t Increase Crime, Study Finds    o o o F.J. sent this: Buy your own Irish Island for the price of a family home    o o o A reader sent this: Waterbrick Review: Multiuse 3.5 Gallon Containers That Fit Where #10 Cans and 5 Gallon Buckets Don’t. At $16 each, I only recommend them for city dwellers, and of course they aren’t a substitute for owning a proper water filter.    o o o The latest in the …

The Other John B. mentioned the new Internet Gulag Museum.    o o o Jordan J. wrote to mention that he found a new iPhone app that identifies tree leaves by taking pictures on your phone.  Jordan noted: “It is currently limited to New York City and Washington DC trees, but should grow to a hold a much larger database.”    o o o Consumers and Investors Seek Protection With Guns and Gold. (Thanks to G.G. for the link.)    o o o J. McC. forwarded this link: Techno Germans at Play.    o o o Then there’s our kind …

Reader R.B.S. sent this: Family details how woman survived in wilderness for 48 days    o o o Several readers mentioned that there has been news of more of the same old Schumer: Schumer Calls For ‘Do Not Ride’ List For Amtrak    o o o Seed for Security announced that they are offering a free gift to customers ordering $25 or more: A free packet of Detroit Dark Red Beet seeds, Bouquet Dill seeds, and Golden Globe Turnip seeds. All of these varieties are great for mid-summer planting. This offer ends June 30, 2011.    o o o Chip …

Several readers mentioned this article about a stranded couple out in the Owyhee country: Search continues for missing Canadian man. Reader R.B.S. had these comments: “Tonight’s local newscast (Boise) had some good news for this lady. Finally located after several weeks. She survived with some rationed granola and water from a nearby stream.  Sadly, I fear the husband did not fare so well on his own, having set out to find a nearby road to get help.  This part of the world is rugged and unforgiving especially to those unfamiliar with its rapidly changing weather conditions and geography.  Hopefully someone …

Reader Mike E. wrote to mention: “I recommend the show on TLC called Extreme Couponing. I have watched shows where a lady bought $640 worth of groceries and with her coupons it ended up costing $6.43. Currently I’m watching one that he had $870 in purchases and the buyer got it all free. This individual has a whole basement full of stuff, but he gives it all to charity. It is worth watching to encourage you on ways that you can  stock up on supplies for pennies on the dollar. The only problem I see is when you walk out …

Readers in Canada will find this of interest: Pulling The Trigger on C-68. (Thanks to Richard S. for the tip.)    o o o I just bought another scope from EuroOptic.com. Twice now, they’ve really impressed me with their customer service. They sell a wide range of scopes and some long range rifles. I recommend them.    o o o F.G. spotted a piece by one of my favorite libertarian commentators, Vin Suprynowicz: An alien in my own land.    o o o W.W. sent a link to a video that I missed when it was first released: Obama Birth …

Reader Kevin B. sent this: Where to Live to Avoid a Natural Disaster. It also serves as another bit of confirmation for the American Redoubt plan.    o o o The Oathkeepers movement addresses individual and family preparedness: Operation Sleeping Giant. (A hat tip to DDM for the link.)    o o o Anxiety rises along the flood-swollen Mississippi    o o o Reader B.B. sent this from a Montana newspaper: Tester says U.S. agriculture policy, genetically modified crops hurt family farms    o o o J.L. suggested this: Blown away. The righteous volunteer spirit comes, in time of calamity.

Beneath the Thin Veneer: Four looting suspects arrested in Pleasant Grove posing as relief workers. (Thanks to Wade C. for sending the link.)    o o o Selena S. recommended: How to Turn a Pallet into a Garden. (For preppers, this is most suitable for an herb garden.)    o o o Chris over at the ZeroGov Forums recommended this 10 minute YouTube video on the historical foundation of taxation: I’m Allowed to Rob You!    o o o My wife Avalanche Lily spotted this: On Small Farms, Hoof Power Returns

Steve M. sent this interesting article link: Special report: As pirate attacks grow, shipowners take arms    o o o Humor Mode On: When planning your food storage program, don’t overlook your dog. (A special hat tip to B.B. for the link.)    o o o Greg N. suggested this: Thoughts after the devastation.    o o o K.A.F. mentioned that the American Prepper’s Network offers free downloads as well as “at cost” CD-ROMs of dozens of survival and self-sufficiency books.