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, we examine the new threat of de-orbiting space debris.
The Deadly Era of Space Junk
Tam suggested this piece, over at Scientific American: A New, Deadly Era of Space Junk Is Dawning, and No One Is Ready. (Editor’s Note: The photo above shows a contrail from either a piece of space debris or a meteor. It is a Creative Commons photo by Tony Netone.)
Federal Judge Upholds Chicago’s Ban on Gun Laser Sights
A news report over at The Epoch Times: Federal Judge Rejects Challenge to Chicago Ban on Gun Laser Sights.
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20 Universities Still Require Students to Get COVID Vaccine
A piece by Madelynn McLaughlin, first posted at The College Fix: “Unreasonable”: These 20 Universities Still Require Students Get COVID Vaccine.
2024 Paris Olympics: A Satanic Opening Ceremony
Linked over at the Whatfinger.com news aggregation site: Olympics Attempts To Hide Satanic Opening Ceremony After Massive Backlash. JWR’s Comment: “And behold, a pale horse…”
Russia’s Timeline for Building New Space Station
Reader D.D. sent us this: Russia unveils timeline for building its new space station, starting in 2027. The aricle’s opening:
“Russia has unveiled a comprehensive roadmap for building its newest space station and associated Earth-based infrastructure, with the first modules expected to launch within three years.
On July 2, the leadership of Russia’s space agency Roscosmos described their upcoming mission to create the nation’s newest space station, currently known as the Russian Orbital Service Station (ROSS), according to Russian news agency TASS.
The first module of the X-shaped outpost, a research and power node, is expected to be launched into a near-polar orbit in 2027, TASS reported. By 2030, it plans to have docked its four major modules, with two “special-purpose” modules scheduled for attachment by 2033. Roscosmos plans to send the first cosmonauts to the station in 2028 and has suggested the station can be operated without crew.”
Golan Heights Attack: Retaliation Against Hezbollah, Soon?
As reported by Axios: Golan Heights attack raises concerns of war between Israel and Hezbollah.
Who is the Real Kamala Harris? Bernie Sanders with Lipstick
Posted over at The Hill: Who is the real Kamala Harris? Bernie Sanders with lipstick. A quote:
“She is a solid spokesperson for the progressive left, embracing Medicare for All when it was in vogue and the Green New Deal before Americans saw billions of dollars being thrown at fulfilling unpopular electric vehicle mandates. There was a reason that Democrats closed ranks in 2020 and denied Sanders the candidacy, even though he was leading in the polls: they thought he was too far left to win a national election. So is Kamala Harris.”
Missing Hiker, 70, is Found Alive After Five Days in the Sierras
Ferd sent us this: Miracle as missing hiker, 70, is found alive after five days in the blistering Sierra Nevada – as he reveals the mistake got him lost and the trick he used to survive. A key quote:
“His disappearance sparked a huge manhunt with up to 100 searchers from across 10 agencies out every day.”
Ferd’s Comments: “Of course, the article doesn’t reveal the ‘mistake’ or the ‘trick’. He was lucky to survive. And, with all of these “rescues”, I always ask “who pays”? We know it’s the Taxpayer. Argh!”
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