Comments on: Our day in Detroit (and Canada!)

By: eduloan

eduloan — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 18:41:25 +0000

I think your blog need a new wordpress template.

By: Alx

Alx — Mon, 28 Sep 2009 20:34:46 +0000

Next time, before you cross the bridge, hang a left to the US customs building. That is your last chance turn around since its still the U.S. side of things. Same deal at Port Huron.
If you see nothing, stop at a manned toll gate and plead for u-turn directions. They’ll get you outta there since they don’t want you blocking a toll lane collecting all that precious money.

By: Will

Will — Thu, 13 Aug 2009 20:57:21 +0000

It kills me to hear people complain about border security, you will be the first ones to complain the next time something happens stating, “The Government should have done more”. Most of CBP Authority is drastically different from conventional law enforcement, a border crossing is a “Constituently free” zone so to speak but you still have civil rights. Couple sections of law you might want to know about. 19 USC §482 Provides authority to stop, search, and examine any vehicle, beast, or person, on which or whom he or they shall suspect there is merchandise which is subject to duty, or shall have been introduced into the United States in any manner contrary to law. 8 USC §1357(c) Provides authority to search without a warrant persons and personal effects of applicants for admission for evidence which may lead to the individual’s exclusion from the United States on grounds set forth in the Act. Even though you took a wrong turn you are still applying for admission, and another thing not widely know is at the border the burden of proof is on you! If you knew the amount of illegal activity that is encountered due to being people being, “Lost” or a “Wrong turn” you would be amazed. If you feel that the examination was not conducted in a professional manner, ask to speak with a CBP supervisor immediately. A CBP supervisor is always available at the facility or by telephone. Supervisors are responsible for ensuring that CBP officers treat all persons with dignity and that they behave in a professional manner.

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By: Eric D. Dixon

Eric D. Dixon — Mon, 10 Aug 2009 06:56:55 +0000

Talk to Joseph Weaver at SPN about practical advice on setting up live streaming/archived video:

http://www.spn.org/publications/welcome-joseph-tech-guru-weaver-

He did exactly that with the People’s Press Collective in Denver, and could tell you how to get up and running in no time. He’ll probably recommend picking up a Nokia device, like the N95:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nokia_N95

It’s a little pricey, but you could probably make a special appeal to supporters who might be inclined to pitch in for one once they realize what you could do with it — like live streaming to Qik:

http://qik.com/info/faq

As long as your device has Internet coverage, everything you shoot is automatically uploaded and archived.

You could still use your existing equipment for most video coverage, but whenever you find yourself in a situation in which you suspect authorities will try to seize or delete your equipment, break out your streaming cam and save footage of at least some of the confrontation for later scrutiny, and posterity.

By: Ethan

Ethan — Wed, 05 Aug 2009 05:10:39 +0000

Just chiming in that that I agree a livestream for these situations would be ideal, also some small hidden audio recording devices.

I just got back from driving along the southern border (Dallas to San Diego). There were 3 or 4 border checkpoints we had to go through, plus a couple agricultural checkpoints (any apples from Vons in the car?). There are a couple new large buildings along the freeway for Border Patrol. Also saw a bunch of cameras/lights set up near the checkpoints, are they running plates as we drive by? Of course I live in Dallas and I can throw a stone and hit an “undocumented” worker, but no border patrol to be found around here. As we got into CA coming down the mountain (very easy to speed because it is a 6 degree slope) I saw 3-4 state troopers with folks pulled over, some (maybe all) had new cars, guess CA needs to make up for that tax revenue.

I am in software engineering but no time myself to write this application, but someone needs to write a phone app that sends alerts out via numerous channels (SMS, twitter…what have you) with GPS info to anyone within 50 miles that basically says “I am being detained, arrested, harassed, please come to my location and film.). As John C. Whitehead says, the camera is the new gun. Lock and load.

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By: Terrorific

Terrorific — Wed, 05 Aug 2009 04:11:38 +0000

How many times do you guys need to get your videos deleted before you start livestreaming to Qik or UStream? Seriously! It’s not hard. No one has an iPhone 3G or 3GS?

Even better, you could spend a couple hundred bucks on a netbook and camera, get a 3G data card and subscription (no idea on price), and stream everywhere you go. I think, at this point, it makes a lot of sense to do this.

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the Motorhome Diaries » Blog Archive » Ohhhh Canada – Not Again! — Tue, 04 Aug 2009 19:44:20 +0000

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