Day: December 20, 2012

Notes from JWR:

I’ve previously mentioned the tragic accidental death of Chuck Lamb (the husband of Jenny of The Last Frontier blog.) A Special Memorial Fund has been set up by Wells Fargo bank, to benefit Jenny and her two young sons. The account number is 7348691358. It is in the name “Chuck Lamb Donation Account”. You can make a donation via any Wells Fargo Bank branch. — Today we present another entry for Round 44 of the SurvivalBlog non-fiction writing contest. The prizes for this round include: First Prize: A.) A gift certificate worth $1,000, courtesy of Spec Ops Brand, B.) A …


Field Care For Your Newborn, by T.S.H., MD

Modern neonatal care in a fully equipped and staffed hospital connected to a power grid will be all but a memory in TEOTWAWKI. In the event of SHTF where professional medical services are no longer available it is completely up to the parent(s) to assist the newborn in the traumatic transition from womb to world. Knowledge of basic neonatal field care will increase the chances of survival for a newborn. This article is divided into three sections: Pregnancy, Transition, and First 48 Hours. Pregnancy The first section of this article deals with pregnancy. To begin our discussion of field care …


Letter Re: Hemostatic (Quickclot/Celox/ChitoGauze) Agents

James, In a recent TCCC class, more info was covered on why hemostatic infused gauze is preferred over Hemostatic granules.   The concept for Hemostatic agents was first explored with the use of instant mashed potatoes dumped into a wound. The blood soaked the potatoes thickening them up and helping aid the blood in clotting. This was efficient, until it was realized that the potato “granules” were being carried into the blood stream and causing blood clots. Obviously, this is a very bad thing. When the hemostatic agent was first created in a granule form, it did the same thing …


Economics and Investing:

This does not bode well: SEC Ruling: Active ETFs Now Allowed To Use Derivatives Jim W. recommended this “must read” piece: The Fiscal Cliff Is A Diversion: The Derivatives Tsunami and the Dollar Bubble (Paul Craig Roberts) Items from The Economatrix: The Most Critical 48 Hours In The Fiscal Cliff Melodrama Have Begun Without Deal, Unemployment Checks Stop December 29th US Secret Service Bans Sale Of Silver And Gold Liberty Dollars On Ebay Silver Prices About To Implode: Chinese Demand For Silver Has Exploded


Odds ‘n Sods:

U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) addresses solar flare concerns.    o o o Judy C. mentioned a link for free maps and travel guides for every US state. Judy notes: “Many also link to DOT sites listing closings and constructions. Order hard copy maps for bugout bags and bookmark the DOT info for states on your route when it’s time to Get Out of Dodge.”    o o o E. Holder Channels J. Edgar: Attorney General Secretly Granted Gov. Ability to Develop and Store Dossiers on Innocent Americans. (Thanks to B.B. for the link.)    o o o Fred The …