This weekly Snippets column is a collection of short items: responses to posted articles, practical self-sufficiency items, how-tos, lessons learned, tips and tricks, and news items — both from readers and from SurvivalBlog’s editors. Note that we may select some long e-mails for posting as separate letters. — Reader G.L. wrote to mention: “For anyone interested in dipping a toe into the ham radio waters, the American Radio Relay League (ARRL) annual Field Day this year is the weekend of June 22 & 23. Nearly every ham club in the country will be out in a public park somewhere that … The post SurvivalBlog Readers’ & Editors’ Snippets appeared first on SurvivalBlog.com.

(Continued from Part 1. This concludes the article.) ‘Rise of Extremism’ Liberals are using a Bulls Eye target to identify those they define as ‘Extremist.’ At the center of the target is Donald Trump, the Alpha Male of the Ultramaga animals. Around him are his former assistants that liberals are trying to eliminate with ‘lawfare’: Guiliani, Bannon, Stone, Navarro, etc. Then come the now incarcerated J6 invaders, and finally comes all 85 million Ultramagas that infest America. Now it is open season for every animal shown on the target, using everything available to quickly eliminate them before the November 2024 … The post Deciphering The Liberal Dog Whistles – Part 2, by G.R. appeared first on SurvivalBlog.com.

On June 5, 1967, the Six-Day War began between Israel and the neighboring Arab states of Egypt, Jordan, and Syria. — On June 5, 1851, Harriet Beecher Stowe published the first installment of Uncle Tom’s Cabin in The National Era. She was the sister of firebrand abolitionist Henry Ward Beecher. — On June 5, 70, Titus and his Roman legions breached the middle wall of Jerusalem. The destruction of Jerusalem began The Great Diaspora. — SurvivalBlog Writing Contest Today we present another entry for Round 113 of the SurvivalBlog non-fiction writing contest. The prizes for this round include: First Prize: … The post Preparedness Notes for Wednesday — June 5, 2024 appeared first on SurvivalBlog.com.

5G rollout began in the UK in 2019.  Most of the UK was expected to have 5G coverage by 2022. However, the rollout has been affected by factors such as limited investment […]

by Jim Rickards, Daily Reckoning: The full ramifications of the guilty verdict against Trump have yet to be felt. It was the first time in U.S. history that any president has been convicted of a crime during or after leaving office. Now Trump will have to run for president as a “convicted felon,” which the […]

Welcome back to our weekly behind-the-scenes glimpse at what’s getting our team talking. Let us know what you think at info@reasonstobecheerful.world. Sunday strolls Streets without cars: Many of us got a taste of this tranquil experience through open streets initiatives during the Covid-19 pandemic. But in Bogotá, as The Guardian reports in a story that caught Contributing Editor Peter Yeung’s attention, that’s the case every Sunday — and has been for decades. During the city’s weekly Ciclovía, many major streets are open only to pedestrians, cyclists and skaters. Peter says:   These car-free Sundays are common across Latin America, from Bogotá to Lima. Animal crossing Humans aren’t the only ones who appreciate car-free streets — for other animals, crossing the street is often a matter of life or death. This week, the Washington Post reported on the building of the world’s largest wildlife bridge in California. The aim: to provide safe passage for animals over a 10-lane freeway and better connect their fragmented habitat. A rendering of the wildlife overpass that will soon cross the 101 Freeway. Credit: Living Habitats / National Wildlife Federation The project has been years in the making, and Contributing Editor Michaela Haas reported on plans for the overpass for RTBC in 2022. As Michaela noted, mountain lions, or cougars, live in the Santa Monica Mountains, making Los Angeles the only major city in the Western hemisphere that is home to lions. “L.A.’s will be a groundbreaking test case,” she wrote. “A wildlife crossing designed to help big cats thrive in an urban environment.” What else we’re reading Wedding without waste: how I got married without the usual 400lb of trash — shared by Michaela Haas from The Guardian What actually happens within your lawn when you don’t mow it — shared by Peter Yeung from the Washington Post Colorado’s Bold New Approach to Highways — Not Building Them — shared by Michaela Haas from the New York Times In other news… This weekend, RTBC Editorial Director Rebecca Worby is heading to the Connect Beyond Festival in Asheville, North Carolina, where she’ll be in conversation with journalists Jules Holtz and Ezekiel Walker about solutions journalism and the changing media landscape. Will you be in the area? Tickets are still available.   The post What We’re Reading: Car-Free Sundays, a Massive Wildlife Bridge and More appeared first on Reasons to be Cheerful.

Fans are amazing as they can keep an artist’s career going even when the suits have moved on to the next flash in the pan. And very few fandoms can compete with sports and music fans. One of the reasons is music, and sports provide a sense of community and belonging for fans. Supporting an artist and or a team can create a shared identity and a sense of camaraderie among fans who share a common interest. Fans often develop a strong emotional attachment to their favorite artist and teams. The highs and lows of victories and defeats can evoke powerful emotions, creating a deep connection. And also, music and sports both offer entertainment and serve as a way to escape for a couple of hours. Specifically, in the case of music, a song can encapsulate just what you are feeling and going through. It’s almost like someone was reading your emails or overheard a call with your mom. It can mean everything to the person that is looking for something to hold on to in the midst of the chaos. But there are moments when Stans go too far. The phrase Stan coined by Eminem is often associated with the superfan that has a fanatical and almost cult-like fascination with their chosen artist as shown in the video below. Unfortunately, there have been several instances of Stans going too far as you shall see. Everything from theft and break-ins to just plain weird bizarre behavior that makes you pause and ponder. One such situation comes by way of a New England Patriot Fan. In 2008, the favored New England Patriots faced off against the New York Giants. Unbelievably, and much to everyone's shock, The New England Patriots lost Super Bowl XLII, led by quarterback Eli Manning. Manning mounted a strong defensive effort and executed a late-game drive that resulted in a touchdown pass to Plaxico Burress with only 35 seconds left in the game, giving the Giants a 17-14 lead.  It was considered an upset because the New England Patriots were heavily favored to win and had a record-breaking offense that season, led by quarterback Tom Brady. The New York Giants, who were the underdogs, managed to pull off a stunning victory, creating a memorable upset in Super Bowl history. However, New England Patriot Stan Sean Murphy was not taking the victory lightly. Feeling that his team was robbed, he sought to even the score. Sean Murphy knew where the Super Bowl rings were, and stole all 27 of them.. It is reported that he committed this crime as a result of being upset that the New England Patriots lost to the New York Giants. His exact words were “They don’t deserve it..” He stole the rings by cutting a hole in the roof of the jewelry store and decimating the alarm. Law enforcement had no clues or even an inkling of who had pulled off such a caper. Do you want to know how he was found out? He was discovered by good old fashioned jealousy. He had given one of the super bowl rings to a girlfriend. When his other girl found out, she was incensed and ran to the police with the story. Sean’s trial was delayed for several years until finally in 2019, he was sentenced to two years. He’s recently been incarcerated again for asking for donations by posing as a disabled veteran, which is a crime in Massachusetts under the Stolen Valor law. Alan Jackson has amassed quite a following in his 4+ decade career, and his self penned songs often center around love, living a good life, and family. One superfan Mary Gallant from Maine went as far as tattooing Alan Jackson’s face on her back.  He noticed it during one of his shows and had her come on stage and dance with him. It was the highlight of her life. When Mary passed in 2021, her last wish was a bit bizarre. Mary wanted to have her ashes spread at Mr. Jackson’s home. Her daughter made the trek to Nashville to honor her mother’s last request. However, what happened instead was that she got a lifetime of free food and beverages at AJ’s Alan Jackson’s Nashville bar. The story went viral and Castle honored her mother’s memory by detailing her story to the press as her last salute to her mom. George Jones was the greatest country singer of all time. Noone even comes close due to his soulfully stirring honest vocals drenched in authenticity and at times utter despair. His early life was marked with the unfortunate situations an abusive alcoholic father can bring, and later his own growing dependence on alcohol and drugs. On April 6, 1982, George had put the finishing touches on a show and was signing autographs for fans. Exhausted, he called it a night. The fans that hadn’t gotten an autograph became irate and proceeded to attack George’s motorcycle. When his friend Pee Wee intervened, a fan punched him and broke his jaw.. I guess he really wanted an autograph.. A similar scenario happened with Tanya Tucker. On Aug 26th, 1995, at Cassie’s in Cody, Wyoming. A fan requested an autograph from the country superstar, but Tanya said no. The woman poured her drink on Tanya in response, and Tanya in turn hit the woman, and pulled her hair. And then you have the celebrity Stans, yes.. During Bruce Springsteen's keynote speech at the South by Southwest (SXSW) music festival in 2012, Springsteen shared a humorous anecdote about his failed attempt to meet Elvis Presley at Graceland.  He explained that he and his fellow band members were in Memphis for a show and, after a night out, they decided to visit Graceland in the early morning hours. Springsteen, fueled by youthful enthusiasm and maybe a touch of liquid courage, attempted to scale the wall surrounding Graceland to get a closer look at Elvis's home. However, security quickly apprehended them, and Springsteen was escorted off the premises without meeting The King of Rock & Roll. Then there was the Billy Joe Shaver, Waylon Jennings incident.  Billy was a huge fan of Waylon’s and in the early 1970’s, Billy Joe was still a struggling songwriter trying to get by on $50.00 a week, and had pretty much given up on Nashville. Being a fan, he knew Waylon would like his songs, if he would just give them a spn. Waylon said he would, but as the weeks rolled past there was no word from Jennings.  Billy was pretty steamed up about it and found out that Waylon was recording at RCA. He was able to get in and waited to confront /waylon. When Hoss found out Billy was there, he sent someone out with a $100 Bill to bribe Billy to go. Billy told the errand boy what Waylon could do with that $100 bill. When it got back to Waylon, within minutes he was in front of Billy’s face. Billy told Waylon that if he didn’t listen to his songs right then and there that he would have to kick his a** in front of God and everyone there..lol.. Billy was right, Waylon ended up loving the songs and even recorded an album’s worth of Billy’s music. And apparently death isn’t strong enough to hold back an obsessive fan. Hank Williams, who is arguably the most iconic figure in country music history. His passing on New Years in 1953 left a gaping hole in the heart of twang forever. His gravesite in Montgomery, Alabama is a trek hundreds of fans take every year. The theft of two 150-pound marble flower vases and a marble replica of Hank Williams' hat from his grave held sentimental value to fans and family members of the Hillbilly Poet. It is widely believed that a devoted fan was responsible, perhaps as an extreme way of expressing admiration for Hank Williams or seeking a unique memento of the late singer. How incredibly disrespectful.. The stolen items were never recovered, leaving the mystery of their whereabouts unresolved. The incident remains a somber footnote, a cautionary reminder of the lengths some individuals will go to in their celebrity obsession. Please help support these amazing charities! Matthew 23 Make A Wish St Jude Habitat For Humanity Persecution.org   Don't forget to follow the blogger on Twitter: Listen to more good country music here  Check out our music podcasts on Pandora

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