Issue No. 09: Urban Survival March 2013
Flashmob Riot Escape Hinding in Plain Sight Camouflage Building a Stealthy Fire Sanitation Home Fortification Growing Your Own Food Making Ethanol
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Emergency Child Birth Dianne Bjarnson
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Flashmob Riot Escape Jeff Anderson
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Home Fortification and Security Feryer Michael Jordan
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Urban Food Production Lucinda Bailey
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Bug Out Vehicles Scott B. Williams
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Finding Your Rural Homestead Corcceigh Green
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Becoming a Gray Man: Hiding in Plain Sight Kevin Reeve
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Container Gardening: Building Quality Soil ”Nurse Amy” Alton
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Survival Sanatation Dr. Bones
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Urban Survival Ed Corcoran
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Bugging in: Urban Survival at Home Sam Coffman
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Pistol Carbines Jerry Erwin
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Tactics and Tips: Urban Survival Doug Bell
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How to Make Ethanol Mike Brown
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Enhanced Fire Pit: Build a Stealthy Intense Fire David Morris
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Tangible Assets and Barter Items Feryer Michael Jordan
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Defense Against Norman Cantwell and Mike Brown
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Camouflage: Art and Science of Concealment Ed Corcoran
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FLASHMOB
RIOT ESCAPE
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A flashmob is a group
of people who assemble suddenly
in a public place, perform an
unusual and seemingly pointless act for a brief time, then quickly
disperse. Flash mobs are organized via telecommunications.
Dear Reader:
A
rmed with cellphones and connected through social media sites, young people banding in
groups have been rushing into stores or assaulting bystanders in a slew of “flash mob” incidents
across the United States, leaving police and public officials scrambling to curtail crimes
associated with these spontaneous assemblies. Although most flash mobs are harmless, with pointless acts that involve dancing, freezing on the spot, or some other activity, their potential
to become sites for criminal and violent behavior should be of concern for law enforcement agencies and
local
governments.
Generally, flash mobs are groups of people who congregate in public spaces to carry
out incongruous acts and leave after a brief period of time. We have seen such groups on YouTube and television advertisements doing everything from dancing and singing, to freezing in place and chirping
Flash mobs are organized through such viral means as e-mail, text message, Facebook,
and word of mouth. Although most flash mobs are harmless, some have become a means for large
groups
of
individuals
to
conduct
crimes
ranging
from
burglaries
to
assaults.
In the past two years, there have been dozens of incidents of flash mob violence.1 In April
2010, Philadelphia police had to respond to 150 teens converging into a flash mob in a major
shopping area of the city. The teens ransacked Macy’s and a convenience store, plus they attacked and damaged.
This past summer, flash mobs reappeared on the streets of Philadelphia, where groups of youths
gravitated to a designated location at an appointed time. Once there, they became a mob that
gathered force as it roamed the streets, wreaking havoc on businesses while terrifying and sometimes attacking pedestrians.
In June 2011, four men were assaulted by large groups of youth in Chicago, raising fears of
flash mobs in the area. In August 2011, hundreds of youth targeted, attacked, and robbed fairgoers at the Wisconsin State Fair near Milwaukee. In London, rioting and looting in August 2011 has been blamed in part on groups of youths using Twitter, mobile phone text messages, and instant
messaging
on
BlackBerry
to
organize
and
keep
a
step
ahead
of
police.
Flash mobs have been around since 2003, but the use of the Internet and mobile phones to
organize groups to commit acts of violence is a relatively new phenomenon that has the potential to become a more serious crime and a community safety issue. This article looks at
“wreaking havoc on businesses while terrifying and sometimes attacking pedestrians...”
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“protest the police shooting of a knife-wielding man...”
»
A flashmob is a group
of people who assemble suddenly
in a public place, perform an
A summer marked by social-media-fueled
unusual and seemingly pointless act for a brief time, then quickly
riots in England and flash-mob violence
disperse. Flash mobs are organized
in several American cities, including
via telecommunications.
Philadelphia and Cleveland, has officials
debating how much they should and legally can crack down.
"This one is so big and so fast and
has so many branches to it, there are
definitely some who feel overwhelmed by
where to begin," said Sheriff's Capt.
A summer marked by social-media-fueled
become something of an online ambassador
in several American cities, including
have to trust your younger officers who
debating how much they should and legally
Mike Parker, an avid Twitter user who's
riots in England and flash-mob violence
to other law enforcement agencies. "You
Philadelphia and Cleveland, has officials
were raised on it and think it's perfectly
can crack down.
normal."
"This one is so big and so fast and
Those involved in the looting and civil
has so many branches to it, there are
messages to organize, leading British
where to begin," said Sheriff's Capt.
shutting down access to social media for
become something of an online ambassador
activity.
have to trust your younger officers who
after a large flash mob disrupted a Fourth
normal."
passing an ordinance that would have made
unrest around London used BlackBerry
a violent and disorderly flash mob. The
Prime Minister David Cameron to suggest
citing 1st Amendment concerns.
anyone suspected of using it for criminal
unrest around London used BlackBerry
definitely some who feel overwhelmed by
Prime Minister David Cameron to suggest
Mike Parker, an avid Twitter user who's
anyone suspected of using it for criminal
to other law enforcement agencies. "You
The Cleveland City Council went further
were raised on it and think it's perfectly
of July fireworks display with violence,
Those involved in the looting and civil
it illegal to use social media to organize
messages to organize, leading British
mayor eventually vetoed the measure,
shutting down access to social media for
Officials at the Bay Area Rapid Transit
District have taken perhaps the most
activity.
The Cleveland City Council went further
controversial step. Faced with a large
after a large flash mob disrupted a Fourth
announced by social media to protest the
passing an ordinance that would have made
BART last week shut down cellphone
a violent and disorderly flash mob. The
their goal was to protect the safety of
citing 1st Amendment concerns.
blasted the transit agency, saying it
District have taken perhaps the most
New protests Monday shut down several
demonstration on a subway platform
demonstration on a subway platform
of July fireworks display with violence,
police shooting of a knife-wielding man,
it illegal to use social media to organize
service at the station. Officials said
mayor eventually vetoed the measure,
subway riders, but critics immediately
Officials at the Bay Area Rapid Transit
encroached on their free-speech rights.
controversial step. Faced with a large
BART stations. The issue of social media
announced by social media to protest the
» Jeff Anderson
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rural ho
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omestead
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»
A flashmob is a group
of people who assemble suddenly
in a public place, perform an
unusual and seemingly pointless act for a brief time, then quickly
disperse. Flash mobs are organized via telecommunications.
Dear Reader:
W
ith cellphones and connected through social media sites, young people banding in groups
have been rushing into stores or assaulting bystanders in a slew of “flash mob” incidents across the United States, leaving police and public officials scrambling to curtail crimes associated
with these spontaneous assemblies. Although most flash mobs are harmless, with pointless acts that
involve dancing, freezing on the spot, or some other activity, their potential to become sites for criminal and violent behavior should be of concern for law enforcement agencies and local governments. Generally, flash mobs are groups of people who congregate in public spaces to carry
out incongruous acts and leave after a brief period of time. We have seen such groups on YouTube and television advertisements doing everything from dancing and singing, to freezing in place and chirping
Flash mobs are organized through such viral means as e-mail, text message, Facebook,
and word of mouth. Although most flash mobs are harmless, some have become a means for large
groups
of
individuals
to
conduct
crimes
ranging
from
burglaries
to
assaults.
In the past two years, there have been dozens of incidents of flash mob violence.1 In April
2010, Philadelphia police had to respond to 150 teens converging into a flash mob in a major
A summer marked by social-media-fueled
A summer marked by social-media-fueled
in several American cities, including
in several American cities, including
riots in England and flash-mob violence Philadelphia and Cleveland, has officials
debating how much they should and legally can crack down.
"This one is so big and so fast and
riots in England and flash-mob violence Philadelphia and Cleveland, has officials
debating how much they should and legally can crack down.
"This one is so big and so fast and
has so many branches to it, there are
has so many branches to it, there are
where to begin," said Sheriff's Capt.
where to begin," said Sheriff's Capt.
definitely some who feel overwhelmed by Mike Parker, an avid Twitter user who's
become something of an online ambassador to other law enforcement agencies. "You
have to trust your younger officers who
were raised on it and think it's perfectly normal."
definitely some who feel overwhelmed by Mike Parker, an avid Twitter user who's
become something of an online ambassador to other law enforcement agencies. "You
have to trust your younger officers who
were raised on it and think it's perfectly
»
Home Steads should be a safe place where fields are a vital factor
image: © Matt Weber
“Home steads should be a safe place...” A summer marked by social-media-fueled
A summer marked by social-media-fueled
in several American cities, including
in several American cities, including
riots in England and flash-mob violence Philadelphia and Cleveland, has officials
debating how much they should and legally can crack down.
"This one is so big and so fast and
riots in England and flash-mob violence Philadelphia and Cleveland, has officials
debating how much they should and legally can crack down.
"This one is so big and so fast and
has so many branches to it, there are
has so many branches to it, there are
where to begin," said Sheriff's Capt.
where to begin," said Sheriff's Capt.
definitely some who feel overwhelmed by Mike Parker, an avid Twitter user who's
become something of an online ambassador to other law enforcement agencies. "You
have to trust your younger officers who
were raised on it and think it's perfectly normal."
Those involved in the looting and civil
definitely some who feel overwhelmed by Mike Parker, an avid Twitter user who's
become something of an online ambassador to other law enforcement agencies. "You
have to trust your younger officers who
were raised on it and think it's perfectly normal."
Those involved in the looting and civil
unrest around London used BlackBerry
unrest around London used BlackBerry
Prime Minister David Cameron to suggest
Prime Minister David Cameron to suggest
messages to organize, leading British
shutting down access to social media for
anyone suspected of using it for criminal activity.
The Cleveland City Council went further
messages to organize, leading British
shutting down access to social media for
anyone suspected of using it for criminal activity.
The Cleveland City Council went further
after a large flash mob disrupted a Fourth
after a large flash mob disrupted a Fourth
passing an ordinance that would have made
passing an ordinance that would have made
of July fireworks display with violence, it illegal to use social media to organize a violent and disorderly flash mob. The
mayor eventually vetoed the measure, citing 1st Amendment concerns.
Officials at the Bay Area Rapid Transit
of July fireworks display with violence, it illegal to use social media to organize a violent and disorderly flash mob. The
mayor eventually vetoed the measure, citing 1st Amendment concerns.
Officials at the Bay Area Rapid Transit
District have taken perhaps the most
District have taken perhaps the most
demonstration on a subway platform
» Corcceigh Green
controversial step. Faced with a large
controversial step. Faced with a large
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SURVIVAL There are a lot of guides for
kits to help you survive miles
from anywhere--but how often do you end up miles from anywhere? What about the everyday, the
mundane, situations?
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»
A flashmob is a group
of people who assemble suddenly
in a public place, perform an
unusual and seemingly pointless act for a brief time, then quickly
disperse. Flash mobs are organized via telecommunications.
Dear Reader:
A
rmed with cellphones and connected through social media sites, young people banding in
groups have been rushing into stores or assaulting bystanders in a slew of “flash mob” incidents
across the United States, leaving police and public officials scrambling to curtail crimes
associated with these spontaneous assemblies. Although most flash mobs are harmless, with pointless acts that involve dancing, freezing on the spot, or some other activity, their potential
to become sites for criminal and violent behavior should be of concern for law enforcement agencies Generally, flash mobs are groups of people who congregate in public spaces to carry
out incongruous acts and leave after a brief period of time. We have seen such groups on YouTube and television advertisements doing everything from dancing and singing, to freezing in place and chirping
Flash mobs are organized through such viral means as e-mail, text message, Facebook,
and word of mouth. Although most flash mobs are harmless, some have become a means for large
groups
of
individuals
to
conduct
crimes
ranging
from
burglaries
to
assaults.
In the past two years, there have been dozens of incidents of flash mob violence.1 In April
2010, Philadelphia police had to respond to 150 teens converging into a flash mob in a major
shopping area of the city. The teens ransacked Macy’s and a convenience store, plus they attacked and damaged.
This past summer, flash mobs reappeared on the streets of Philadelphia, where groups of youths
gravitated to a designated location at an appointed time. Once there, they became a mob that
gathered force as it roamed the streets, wreaking havoc on businesses while terrifying and sometimes attacking pedestrians.
In June 2011, four men were assaulted by large groups of youth in Chicago, raising fears of
flash mobs in the area. In August 2011, hundreds of youth targeted, attacked, and robbed fairgoers at the Wisconsin State Fair near Milwaukee. In London, rioting and looting in August 2011 has been blamed in part on groups of youths using Twitter, mobile phone text messages, and instant
messaging
on
BlackBerry
to
organize
and
keep
a
step
ahead
of
police.
Flash mobs have been around since 2003, but the use of the Internet and mobile phones to
organize groups to commit acts of violence is a relatively new phenomenon that has the potential to become a more serious crime and a community safety issue. This article looks at the history of flash mobs and identifies solutions that have been advocated for this growing
“the use of the Internet and mobile phones to organize groups to commit acts of violence...”
A summer marked by social-media-fueled
riots in England and flash-mob violence
in several American cities, including Philadelphia and Cleveland, has officials
debating how much they should and legally can crack down.
"This one is so big and so fast and
has so many branches to it, there are
definitely some who feel overwhelmed by
where to begin," said Sheriff's Capt. Mike Parker, an avid Twitter user who's
become something of an online ambassador to other law enforcement agencies. "You
have to trust your younger officers who
were raised on it and think it's perfectly normal."
Those involved in the looting and civil
A summer marked by social-media-fueled
riots in England and flash-mob violence
in several American cities, including Philadelphia and Cleveland, has officials
debating how much they should and legally can crack down.
"This one is so big and so fast and
has so many branches to it, there are
definitely some who feel overwhelmed by
where to begin," said Sheriff's Capt. Mike Parker, an avid Twitter user who's
become something of an online ambassador to other law enforcement agencies. "You
have to trust your younger officers who were raised on it and think it's perfectly.
» Ed Corcoran
unrest around London used BlackBerry messages to organize, leading British
Prime Minister David Cameron to suggest
shutting down access to social media for
anyone suspected of using it for criminal activity.
The Cleveland City Council went further
after a large flash mob disrupted a Fourth
of July fireworks display with violence, passing an ordinance that would have made
it illegal to use social media to organize
“in several American cities, including Philadelphia...”
image: © Matt Weber
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EDITOR’S OPINION Dear Reader: Camouflage is the most importnr aspect of survival, it develops differently depending
on the physiology and behavior of an animal. For example, an animal with fur will develop a different sort of camouflage than an animal with scales, and an animal that swims in large schools underwater will develop different camouflage than one that swings alone through the trees.
An animal's environment is often the most important factor in what the camouflage
looks like. The simplest camouflage technique is for an animal to match the "background"
of its surroundings. In this case, the various elements of the natural habitat may be referred to as the model for the camouflage.
Since the ultimate goal of camouflage is to hide from other animals, the physiology
and behavior of an animal's predators or prey is highly significant. An animal will not develop any camouflage that does not help it survive, so not all animals blend in with their environment the same way. For example, there's no point in an animal replicating the color of its surroundings if its main predator is color-blind.
Since the ultimate goal of camouflage is to hide from other animals, the physiology
and behavior of an animal's predators or prey is highly significant. An animal will not develop any camouflage that does not help it survive, so not all animals blend
in with their environment the same way. For example, there's no point in an animal replicating the color of its surroundings if its main predator is color-blind.
For most animals, "blending in" is the most effective approach. You can see this
sort of camouflage everywhere. Deer, squirrels, hedgehogs and many other animals have brownish, "earth tone" colors that match the brown of the trees and soil at the forest
ground level. Sharks, dolphins and many other sea creatures have a grayish-blue coloring, which helps them blend in with the soft light underwater.
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