Category: Odds ‘n Sods

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Over at the deservedly-popular Yer Ol’ Woodpile Report blog, the Editor “Ol’ Remus” comments wittily: “He who panics first, panics best” –  This of course is regarding the urgency of escaping the death traps of the big cities in the midst of crises. o o o I recently purchased a state-of-the-art FLIR countermeasure field camouflage shelter, produced by SnakebiteTactical.com.I was quite impressed with the quality of construction. These shelters—about the same size and slightly heavier than a poncho liner–are handmade in Montana. They render the user nearly invisible to even the most sensitive FLIRs and cameras with similar technology. Thanks …


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Ten Powerful Ways to Act Locally o o o One of my consulting clients recently questioned whether or not power utility companies truly have plans in place for “islanding” their power into smaller grids, in the event that any of America’s three main grids go down. (As mentioned in my second novel, Survivors.) Yes, indeed they do, and here is some evidence. – JWR o o o Concealed Carrier Saves AutoZone Employees o o o Texas Store Employee Uses AK-47 to Stop 4 Armed Robbers


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Despite their claims that “Oh, but it was all just a series of innocent mistakes”, the US Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is reportedly still harassing Tea Party political groups, singling them out for greater scrutiny in judging their tax exempt status, and grilling them with many rounds of questions that have heretofore never been asked of other groups.  The IRS has also recently took the unusual step of publishing some of their questions and the responses from a Texas Tea Party group. This unequal enforcement of tax laws is a political witch hunt by the Obama Administration. o o o …


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Daytona Beach, Florida was particularly hard-hit by Hurricane Matthew, which reached the coast as a Category 3 storm.  o o o ‘Hurricane Matthew panic’ sparks supermarket brawl as two women scrap over last case of water o o o I just noticed that the Blue Letter Bible web site has added some more useful interlineal search features and text-linked commentaries. Check it out! o o o Patrice Lewis: The world’s stupidest survival strategy


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Reader W.A. suggested this web site for those learning to forage: How to learn edible wild plants. o o o Russia Warns US Any Strikes On Syrian Army Would Lead To War: “Our S-300, S-400 Defenses Are Up And Running” – B.B. o o o After the Republic – B.B. o o o General Milley On Our Enemies With Emphasis On Russia – G.L. o o o Not exactly critical survival skills, but cool nonetheless: How to Start a Fire With a Pencil and Jumper Cables – G.G.


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CIA Can Anticipate Social Unrest ‘Three To Five Days’ Out In Some Cases – N.S. o o o Texas May Become a Testing Ground for Defending the Grid From EMPs – G.G. o o o EU orders British press to not tell people when terrorist was a Muslim – P.S. o o o California Passes Bill Giving Muslims Special Protections (aka Sharia Law) – B.B. o o o From PragerU: Are the police Racist?


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Interesting Coincidence – U.S. Internet Disruption Maps During WikiLeaks Presser. – C.S. o o o Video: Trey Gowdy Took Only Three Minutes To Silence The Media – B.B. o o o On The Precipice Of World War III: Russia Prepares For War On Multiple Fronts – B.B. o o o In the news, I notice that Russians are participating in large nuclear preparedness drills. While it seems based on Russian sources (and all that implies, based on Sun Tzu), I would certainly say that a pre-emptive strike is in their arsenal of options and should be considered when evaluating our …


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Today NOAA Adds Solar Storms to the Weather Forecast – G.G. o o o Several readers sent this link in: Gun-Show Customers’ License Plates Come Under Scrutiny. Well worth reading, though you may have to sign in to get it. You can get a summary of the article at Bearing Arms. o o o Gun sales hit 17th straight monthly record, up 27 percent – G.G. o o o ‘We run the streets’: Video shows angry mob attacking CHP patrol car with officer still inside – W.C. o o o A bit of humor for your Tuesday morning – Music …


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“There’s no government like no government”: Spaniards, Exhausted by Politics, Warm to Life Without a Government o o o A Review: ‘Do Not Resist’: A chilling look at the normalization of warrior cops – C.S. o o o Florida Residents Urged To Start Preparations For “Serious And Life Threatening” Hurricane Matthew o o o Homeless now camping on kids’ playing fields in Seattle – P.S. o o o Facebook artificial intelligence chief developed SURVEILLANCE systems – G.P.


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Ain’t no swiss watch, but it will keep you a ticking! Inside the AK-47 – W.C. o o o Message Sent o o o US legalizes lethal weapon deliveries to Ukraine. Now you know which team is serious about suiting up for the full-contact-scrimmage. – GJM o o o DHS Rushing To ‘steal’ Americans’ Sovereignty Ahead Of Election – B.B. o o o Fresno veteran says terrorists crashed into him at 100 mph – R.T.


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As we near election day, it’s always good to remind ourselves of a few things: The List of Clinton Associates Who’ve Died Mysteriously. – G.P. o o o Related to the times: Surviving Mob Attacks on Your Vehicle – W.A. o o o Meet the New Authoritarian Masters of the Internet – B.B. o o o Student Suspended, Visited by Cops, Forced Psych Eval — For Pro 2nd Amendment School Project – B.B. o o o Spying street lights equipped with microphones, Wi-Fi detectors and more coming to a city near you – G.L.


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Leaked memo: Refugees vet themselves – B.B. o o o Immigration Policy Favors Illegals Over Citizens – B.B. o o o Dangerous Crossroads: Both Russia and America Prepare for Nuclear War? – D.R. o o o Analysis: Is it lawful self-defense to “run down” rioters surrounding your vehicle? – P.S. o o o Twin tornadoes cause of state-wide blackout in South Australia – A.S.


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At Senate hearing, US State Department refuses to say how many Syrians in next year’s flow – B.B. o o o Refugees from all 50 states in DC today lobbying for more $$$ and more refugees – B.B. o o o Secret Report: Terrorists Running Wild Within U.S. Borders – V.E. o o o Solar storm heading towards Earth threatening to break your Sky TV and mobile phones – G.G. o o o Used Coffee Grounds Can Clean Contaminated Water – S.B. – D.S.


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Man awarded payout for leaving school illiterate becomes self-confessed crook – A.S. o o o Is it possible to make private all of your computers, smartphones, data and communications and still remain digitally connected? Down the rabbit hole, part 1: Making my life private and secure. – D.B. o o o Missing Afghans Raise Terrorism Fears – B.B. o o o Sheriff David Clarke: ‘Being Scared Is Not Enough,’ Get a Gun to ‘Fight Back’ – P.S. o o o Washington Goes After Pre-Crime: Gun Confiscation Proposed For Those “Likely To Commit Violence In The Near Future”


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From The Burning Platform: What Do We Do Now? – G.S. o o o Mexico hit by surge of 5K Haitian, African and Asian migrants on their way to the U.S. – B.B. o o o Leaked FBI data reveal 7,700 terrorist encounters in USA in one year – B.B. o o o Violent crime and murders both went up in 2015, FBI says. – S.L. o o o Someone is Testing Methods for Taking Down the Entire Internet. – G.P.