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February 20142Featured ArticlesPg 3 Nick Barnett - Freedom’s Phoenix Digital Magazine Viewing TipsPg 4 Meghan Kellison - Buying Freedom Summit Tickets with BitcoinPg 7 Arthur Bradley - Build Your Own Faraday Cage - Here’s HowPg 11 Stephanie Weeks - How processed foods affect digestion and Ramen NoodlesPg 14 Donna Hancock - How to Make Natural SoapPg 19 Catherine Bleish - The Chicken and the EggPg 22 Byron Templeton - Wilderness Medicine “The Big 4/4 Survival”Pg 26 Jesse Mathewson - Inexpensive DIY Tin Can Light and CookingPg 28 Angel Clark - 3D Printing will Change the WorldPg 30 Barbara Peterson - The Organic IllusionPg 32 Dave Hodges - Why We Should Boycott the 2014 NFL SeasonPg 37 Gregg Tivnan - The Probability Broach written by L. Neil Smith - BookReviewPg 39 Bill Buppert - The Cold Civil WarPg 44 What Are Essential Oils?Pg 48 Donna Hancock - Homemade Refrigerator Dill PicklesPg 51 Ernest Hancock - Publisher’s ----------------------------Donna ---------------------Ernest HancockTechnical -----Nick ----------------------- Athena TivnanWebmaster FreedomsPhoenix.com--------------------------Tyger GilbertContact Us :FreedomsPhoenix.comThe domain and name of FreedomsPhoenix are servicemarks of Ernest Hancock. All rights reserved worldwide. Feature articles, columns,artwork and illustrations should be examined to determine the copyright status claimed by each individual creator.Ernest Hancock4886 W Port Au Prince LaneGlendale, AZ 85306 USA.PERMISSION is Granted to Forward this magazine in its entirety.2SUBSCRIBE NOW!(cHECK OUT oUR SILVER PACKAGE)
February 20143FreedomsPhoenix Digital Magazine Viewing TipsBy Nick Barnett(For continuous updates to enhance your digital magazine experience use links below)Make a Comment Email Link Send Letter to Editor Save LinkiPad/iPhoneSmartPhoneAndriod DeviceOtherTo obtain the Freedom’sPhoenix digital magazine,launch GoodReader andclick “Browse the Web.” Toget to this option, you mayneed to expand the “WebDownloads” sub-windowfound on the right handcolumn of the application.When you click “Browse theweb” you will be presentedwith GoodReader’s internalweb browser, just type in www.freedomsphoenix.com inthe address bar and hit “Go” on your iPad onscreen keyboard.The Freedom’s Phoenix digitalmagazine has been optimized andtested for use on the iPad with the“GoodReader” application. SinceApple’s products do not have native support for interactive publications, you have to purchase theapplication from the iTunes digitaldownload store. You can either follow this link to be taken to the application purchase pageor use your iPad’s AppStore and search for “GoodReader.”Once Freedom’s Phoenix has loaded, click on “Magazine / Radio / TV” in the website’s navigation bar, thenchoose the option for “Online Magazine List.” You maybe prompted to enter your Freedom’s Phoenix usernameand password at this point. Choose the digital magazineyou wish to download and you will be taken to a pagewith a link that says “Download Magazine File.” Onceyou click this, GoodReader will begin downloading thefile. Once the file has finished downloading, you will beable to access it from the “Recent Downloads” menu inthe “My Documents” screen of GoodReader.Once GoodReader is installed, you can optimize yourdigital magazine experience by changing a few defaultoptions in the application. Launch GoodReader and clickthe settings icon (it looks like a little gear in the bottomleft of the screen). In the “General Settings” tab, it is recommended that you set the “Asks for link action” optionto OFF. In the “PDF files” tab, you should ensure that“Horizontal swipe” is set to ON, and “Fit page to width(portrait)” is set to ON.Once you have made the abovechanges, you will be able to swipeleft and right to “flip” through thedigital pages and the pages shouldappear as intended, just like a realpaper magazine, but with modernpaperless interactivity.3The best software for all android devices sofar has been the FREE software from theAndriod Market: ezPDF ReaderMake a Comment Email LinkSend Letter to Editor Save Link
February 20144Buying Freedom Summit Tickets with BitcoinBy Meghan KellisonMake a Comment Email Link Send Letter to Editor Save LinkLiberty lovers all pay with bitcoin, you can follow these simplearound the world will steps to set up a wallet if you don’t have onebe excited to hear about already:a new offer from the organizers of the Freedom1. Go to blockchain.info to set up yourSummit in Arizona. Thewallet. If completely unfamiliar with bitdollar is the dinosaur ofcoin, weusecoins.com is a wonderful inmoney and the future oftro. You can also make a wallet there, andcurrency can go in a couI recommend trying different ones to findple ways—either a stablewhat works best for you and only keepingprecious metal like silvera very small amount in any online walletor everyone’s favorite cryptocurrency, bitcoin.you choose. My preference is Blockchain.Whatever your preference, you can get a disFollow the instructions, and enable twocount for tickets to the Freedom Summit if youfactor authentication. Remember to writepay in either one.down your password and keep it in a safeplace-- not anywhere on your computer.Tickets are usually a steal at 350 for two daysof jam packed talks from professionals on a wide2. Be sure to sync it to your phone so youcan trade with people on the go. If usingrange of topics from permaculture and preciousan iPhone, the Blockchain app is one of themetals to regulations and revolution, but if youpay with bitcoin or silver, you can get 100 off.only ones available, but Android phonesYou deserve it for using honest money! So, thathave more options if you want an easierto use wallet. I suggest the Mycelium appmeans only 250 to see such speakers as DaviBarker, Rosa Koire, James Babb, Tarrin Lupo,for ease of use and as an additional wallet.There’s no limit to the amount of walletsCharles Goyette, John Bush, Patrick Byrne, andCody “Iprinteda3Dgunwithoutaskingpermisyou can create, and some people like tosion” Wilson.create a new wallet for each transaction.So, to pay with silver, simply ship the silver toErnest Hancock at 4886 W Port Au Prince Lane;Glendale, AZ 85306. Or if you would like to43. Now, you get to buy bitcoin. There areseveral places you can buy bitcoin withContinues on Page 5
February 20145Continued from Page 4 - Buying Freedom Summit Tickets with Bitcoindollars. Cashintocoins.com allows you todeposit cash into a Wells Fargo or Bankof America bank account. Localbitcoins.com allows you to buy directly from anindividual; I prefer buying from my peersbecause there is more of a degree of anonymity. You can also use an exchangelike btc-e.com. An exchange will allowyou to buy and sell faster, but I would recommend not putting all of your coins onone as there is the potential for them to behacked. Exchanges also provide an easyway to convert bitcoin into other currencies. You don’t have to buy a whole bitcoin at once, either, only as much as youwant to spend. Due to its easily divisiblenature, you can spend 5 or 5000.4. When you are ready to send bitcoin inexchange for a Freedom Summit ticket,simply follow the link and scan the QRcode with your wallet app. You will be provided the QR code upon proper completion of the registration form. (Freedom'sPhoenix also takes bitcoin for subscriptionto their magazine and contributions. ThatQR code is here). The total of 250 willbe automatically calculated, and doublecheck to make sure you don’t send toomuch or too little. Transactions are irreversible. The payment will be sent instantly and you’ll be on your way to a weekendfilled with liberty, libations, and lunchesfeaturing your favorite speakers includingyours truly. ;)*Paying with bitcoin is easy, but for additionalresources on securing your bitcoin, check outthis very informative video on paper wallets andcold storage:Bitcoin 101 - Intro to Paper Wallets & ColdStorage - Bitcoin Security & Fun with SloppyWallets (Video):Happy bitcoining and silver slinging, I’ll seeyou at Freedom Summit.Meghan Kellison-Lords is a writer and activist from Pensacola, FL. She is fascinated by theemergence of cryptocurrencies and how theywill be used to change the world. Meghan writesfor Young Voices (http://youngvoicesadvocates.com/) and Bitcoin Not Bombs (http://www.bitcoinnotbombs.com/), is the office manager atRoberts & Roberts Brokerage, enjoys writingpoetry, studying permaculture, and performs asa fire dancer. See next page for event flyer.Continues on Page 65
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February 20147Build Your Own Faraday Cage - Here’s HowBy Arthur BradleyMake a Comment Email Link Send Letter to Editor Save Linkductive material (such as aluminum foil).Introduction to Faraday CagesFaraday CageThere is a great deal of confusion about Faraday cages. Not only about how to build them,but also what they actually protect against. In What does it do?this article, Dr. Arthur Bradley, author of Disaster Preparedness for EMP Attacks and Solar A Faraday cage works by three mechanisms:Storms, answers a few basic questions and perhaps debunks a few myths.(1) the conductive layer reflects incomingfields(2) the conductor absorbs incoming enerWhat is a Faraday Cage?gy, and(3) the cage acts to create opposing fields.A Faraday cage (a.k.a. Faraday shield) is asealed enclosure that has an electrically conductive outer layer. It can be in the shape of a All of these work to safeguard the contents frombox, cylinder, sphere, or any other closed shape. excessive field levels. A Faraday cage is particThe enclosure itself can be conductive, or it can ularly useful for protecting against an electrobe made of a non-conductive material (such as magnetic pulse that may be the result of a highcardboard or wood) and then wrapped in a conContinues on Page 87
February 20148Continued from Page 7 - Build Your Own Faraday Cage - Here’s Howaltitude nuclear detonation in the atmosphere(a.k.a. EMP attacks). Despite rumors to the contrary, a Faraday cage is not necessary to protectagainst solar coronal mass ejections becausethe frequency content of such disturbances is atmuch lower frequencies—they don’t couple energy efficiently into small-scale electronics, except through conducted paths (e.g., wires coming into the system). A better precaution againstsolar events is to unplug electronics and usequality surge suppressors.How does field cancelation work?Field cancelation occurs when the free carriers in the conductive material rapidly realign tooppose the incident electric field. If the cage ismade from something non-conductive, the freecarriers are not mobile enough to realign andcancel the incident field.How thick should the conductinglayer be?The conductive layer can be very thin because ofsomething known as the skin effect. That termdescribes the tendency of current to flow primarily on the skin of a conductor. As long as theconducting layer is greater than the skin depth,it will provide excellent shielding because theabsorption loss will be large. The skin depth isa function of the frequency of the wave and theconductor material. As an example, considerthat for a frequency of 200 MHz, the skin depthof aluminum is only about 21 microns. EMPpulses can have frequency content that rangesup to 1,000 MHz. Therefore, wrapping a box ina couple of layers of heavy duty aluminum foil(typically about 24 microns thick) provides thenecessary conductor thickness to protect againsthigh-frequency radiated fields.Does it matter what type of conductor is used?Not much. The conductivity of nearly any metalis good enough to allow the carriers to easilyrealign to cancel external fields. For example,if silver (the best conductor) is used in place ofaluminum, the skin depth at 200 MHz is reducedto about 4.5 microns. Of course, the high cost ofsilver would prevent using it for such a purpose.Can a Faraday cage have holes?Yes, as long as the holes are small with respectto the wavelength of the incident electromagnetic wave. For example, a 1 GHz wave has awavelength of 0.3 meters in free space. As longas the holes are significantly smaller than thatdimension (i.e., a few millimeters), they won’tlet in much of the incident wave. This is why fineconductive mesh can be used when constructing a Faraday cage. In practice, the cage’s lidor door usually causes the most leakage. Tapingthe seam with conductive tape helps to reducethis leakage.8Continues on Page 9
February 20149Continued from Page 8 - Build Your Own Faraday Cage - Here’s HowCan you use existing conductiveenclosures?Yes, there are many conductive enclosures thatcan be used, including ammo cans, metal garbagecans, anti-static bags, and even old microwaveovens. Each has its own level of effectiveness ascovered in my book, Disaster Preparedness forEMP Attacks and Solar Storms. The key criterion is that the gaps and seams remain very small.greatest protection from an EMP. The resultsfrom testing three different types of bags areprovided in Disaster Preparedness for EMP Attacks and Solar Storms. When selecting an ESDbag, consider not only the shielding effectiveness but also the physical ruggedness of the bag.A tear or large hole can compromise the bag byallowing EMP energy to enter.Must the cage be grounded?There is a great deal of confusion regardinggrounding of a Faraday cage. Grounding ofthe cage (i.e., connecting it to some Earth-referenced source of charge) has little effect onthe field levels seen inside the box. Groundingprimarily helps to keep the cage from becoming charged and perhaps re-radiating. The bottom line is that an ungrounded cage protects thecontents from harmful electromagnetic fields aswell as a grounded one.Anti-stat
Build Your Own Faraday Cage - Here’s How By Arthur Bradley ductive material (such as aluminum foil). What does it do? A Faraday cage works by three mechanisms: (1) the conductive layer reflects incoming fields (2) the conductor absorbs incoming ener-gy, and (3) the cage acts to create opposing fields. All of these work to safeguard the contents from excessive field levels. A Faraday cage is .
