Fifth Gear – Reefer Madness
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Police forces around the country have developed the nasty habit of confiscating the phones of citizens who choose to film them, unilaterally deleting images and video of their actions. Whether that’s a Fourth Amendment violation is still being decided by the courts; until that happens, here’s how to protect your phone from the prying eyes of cops.
KNOW YOUR RIGHTS
It sounds obvious, but the easiest way to protect what’s on your phone is not to get it confiscated in the first place. And that starts by using some common sense. For example, don’t be a nuisance or hinder the police action. Follow the orders the officer issues, including showing ID when asked or moving from you current location. Basically, don’t do anything that will make the situation worse.
That’s not to say you should be a complete pushover. Know that … More
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This feature takes us behind the scenes with Sven Martin, one of the most recognized downhill dirt shooters at the world’s premiere mountain bike festival, Crankworx. This week-long biking event in Whistler BC, attracts the world’s top riders from every event, including downhill, cross country and slopestyle, just to name a few. With over 25 thousand spectators, it’s become the largest mountain bike festival ever.
The high speed action makes it extremely challenging to capture through photography and video. Those who are aren’t prepped and ready will miss the shot. The combination of the event’s high-paced action, and difficult to access locations only adds to the intensity. Needless to say, Sven has mastered this process, making it look easy. Press play to catch the chaos and see him in action, doing what he does best.
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Diving 27m into concrete like waters and packed with twists and spins demands a lot of orientation skills. You need to know exactly where you are at every fraction of a second. But how does that work? Orientation in the air, control of your movements and spotting the water – crucial elements in cliff diving. Is it possible to practice “arial awareness“?
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