SurvivalBlog presents another edition of The Survivalist’s Odds ‘n Sods. This column is a collection of news bits and pieces that are relevant to the modern survivalist and prepper from JWR. Our goal is to educate our readers, to help them to recognize emerging threats, and to be better prepared for both disasters and negative societal trends. You can’t mitigate a risk if you haven’t first identified a risk. In today’s column, word of a new Covid virus variant.
Scientists Discover The ‘Most Mutated Covid Variant Ever’
Business Today of India reports: Scientists discover the ‘most mutated Covid variant ever’ lurking in a patient in Indonesia —featuring 113 mutations, more than double the number found in Omicron. Here is an excerpt:
“This variant is said to have 113 distinct mutations, compared to the lethal Omicron variant, which had roughly 50.
This highly mutated variant has sparked concerns among the scientific community due to its potential impact on immunity and vaccine efficacy. The spike protein, which is responsible for helping the virus attach to and enter human cells, is the target of many Covid-19 vaccines.”
Global Livestock Distribution, Density
H.L. sent this, from Visual Capitalist: Mapped: Global Livestock Distribution and Density.
“Survivalist” Murder Suspect Michael Burham Captured
Reader B.D. sent us this: Escaped murder suspect Michael Burham captured, in custody: Police. JWR’s Comment: Note how the mainstream media habitually uses the term “Survivalist” as a quasi-perjorative term.
“The Great American Divorce” is Growing
I found this piece by Wayne Allyn Root cross-posted at the INW Report website: “The Great American Divorce” is Not Just Happening, It’s Growing Bigger By the Minute.
Chinese Malware That Could Disrupt American Military Ops
Several readers sent this, at DNYUZ: U.S. Hunts Chinese Malware That Could Disrupt American Military Operations. The article begins:
“The Biden administration is hunting for malicious computer code it believes China has hidden deep inside the networks controlling power grids, communications systems and water supplies that feed military bases in the United States and around the world, according to American military, intelligence and national security officials.
The discovery of the malware has raised fears that Chinese hackers, probably working for the People’s Liberation Army, have inserted code designed to disrupt U.S. military operations in the event of a conflict, including if Beijing moves against Taiwan in coming years.
The malware, one congressional official said, was essentially “a ticking time bomb” that could give China the power to interrupt or slow American military deployments or resupply operations by cutting off power, water and communications to U.S. military bases. But its impact could be far broader, because that same infrastructure often supplies the houses and businesses of ordinary Americans, according to U.S. officials.”
Biden Plans to Restrict Water Heaters, Gas Stoves, Dishwashers
Surgeon General’s Warning: Social Media Use and Youth Mental Health
I missed seeing this when it was posted back in May: Surgeon General Issues New Advisory About Effects Social Media Use Has on Youth Mental Health. A pericope:
“While social media may offer some benefits, there are ample indicators that social media can also pose a risk of harm to the mental health and well-being of children and adolescents. Social media use by young people is nearly universal, with up to 95% of young people ages 13-17 reporting using a social media platform and more than a third saying they use social media “almost constantly.”
With adolescence and childhood representing a critical stage in brain development that can make young people more vulnerable to harms from social media, the Surgeon General is issuing a call for urgent action by policymakers, technology companies, researchers, families, and young people alike to gain a better understanding of the full impact of social media use, maximize the benefits and minimize the harms of social media platforms, and create safer, healthier online environments to protect children.”
Climate Alarmists Are Saying The Quiet Part Out Loud
Linked over at the Whatfinger.com news aggregation site: Climate Alarmists Are Finally Saying The Quiet Part Out Loud In Their Agenda.
Covert Chinese-Owned Biolab Discovered in California Farm Town
‘I’ve never seen anything like this’: Illegal medical lab discovered in Reedley. (Our thanks to Mike B., for the link.)
US Tests Cargo Plane Missile System in the Pacific
US Tests Cargo Plane Missile System in the Pacific in Message to China.
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