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Border Wars

MrBillM - 1-10-2010 at 06:20 PM

Tonight, Sunday, 6:00 p.m. PST.

National Geographic Channel.

tjBill - 1-10-2010 at 07:28 PM

I see they have it on www.hulu.com intenet tv.

The only problem is that hulu only lets you watch online television in the US (or US ip address). :no:

wessongroup - 1-10-2010 at 07:33 PM

try this... http://www.hotspotshield.com/

it works for me, my dsl is very slow, but it does work.. blocks your IP so they don't know your in mx:)

tjBill - 1-10-2010 at 07:54 PM

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Originally posted by wessongroup
try this... http://www.hotspotshield.com/

it works for me, my dsl is very slow, but it does work.. blocks your IP so they don't know your in mx:)


Thanks Wesson, I will try that.

wessongroup - 1-10-2010 at 07:58 PM

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Originally posted by tjBill
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Originally posted by wessongroup
try this... http://www.hotspotshield.com/

it works for me, my dsl is very slow, but it does work.. blocks your IP so they don't know your in mx:)


Thanks Wesson, I will try that.


Sometimes you have to open another browser window.. just keep the little "icon" green and then go to the site you wish to connect too.. it may take one or two tries but I get Netflix ok, I'm mac, and just checked and I can get Hulu..

Good luck and it's free, doesn't get much better than that..:):)

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noproblemo2 - 1-10-2010 at 08:16 PM

Very well done watching the cocaine series now. The border wars shows many aspects as well, very informative..

wessongroup - 1-11-2010 at 06:52 AM

The "Res" that was being used in the one last night is the one which my wife's relatives live

We had always asked why don't you use the Native Americans ..... well, for once it looks like the Government got smart...

They are as good as they looked..

:):)

Conflicts?

toneart - 1-11-2010 at 12:46 PM

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Originally posted by wessongroup
try this... http://www.hotspotshield.com/

it works for me, my dsl is very slow, but it does work.. blocks your IP so they don't know your in mx:)


Do you have to disable Windows firewalls like you do when using Norton? Any conflicts with Norton or other anti-virus programs?

Sorry I am not commenting on Border Wars, but my Comcast package does not include National Geographic channel, so I couldn't watch it.

[Edited on 1-11-2010 by toneart]

wessongroup - 1-11-2010 at 01:02 PM

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Originally posted by toneart
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Originally posted by wessongroup
try this... http://www.hotspotshield.com/

it works for me, my dsl is very slow, but it does work.. blocks your IP so they don't know your in mx:)


Do you have to disable Windows firewalls like you do when using Norton? Any conflicts with Norton or other anti-virus programs?

Sorry I am not commenting on Border Wars, but my Comcast package does not include National Geographic channel, so I couldn't watch it.

[Edited on 1-11-2010 by toneart]
:):):):)


Have Norton on my Mac. but, once you get behind the "blocking" your home free, for now... enjoy the additional viewing of many more programs

Someone here on the Nomads provided the link in a previous post... download installed and have been using since then, back in October
:):)

Sorry, no conflicts.. and no changes to System Preferences (fire wall or others) thus far

[Edited on 1-11-2010 by wessongroup]

[Edited on 1-11-2010 by wessongroup]

toneart - 1-11-2010 at 01:09 PM

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Originally posted by wessongroup
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Originally posted by toneart
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Originally posted by wessongroup
try this... http://www.hotspotshield.com/

it works for me, my dsl is very slow, but it does work.. blocks your IP so they don't know your in mx:)


Do you have to disable Windows firewalls like you do when using Norton? Any conflicts with Norton or other anti-virus programs?

Sorry I am not commenting on Border Wars, but my Comcast package does not include National Geographic channel, so I couldn't watch it.

[Edited on 1-11-2010 by toneart]
:):):):)


Have Norton on my Mac. but, once you get behind the "blocking" your home free, for now... enjoy the additional viewing of many more programs

Someone here on the Nomads provided the link in a previous post... download installed and have been using since then, back in October
:):)

Sorry, no conflicts.. and no changes to System Preferences (fire wall or others) thus far

[Edited on 1-11-2010 by wessongroup]

[Edited on 1-11-2010 by wessongroup]


No need to be "sorry" for reporting "no conflicts"....that's a good thing! :yes:

Just to be clear though, what do you mean by "blocking" if you are not talking about firewalls? What is "blocking"?

toneart - 1-11-2010 at 01:12 PM

Aren't there any more reports or critiques on The Border Wars feature?" I am interested in your opinions.

"Cops" on the Border

MrBillM - 1-11-2010 at 01:21 PM

Entertaining. Probably Informative to those who don't pay much attention to the border stories. A balance of stories to make the Border Enforcement personnel look good.

Tonight is another NEW episode premiering the program in its Weekly Monday Night slot.

wessongroup - 1-11-2010 at 01:51 PM

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Originally posted by toneart
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Originally posted by wessongroup
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Originally posted by toneart
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Originally posted by wessongroup
try this... http://www.hotspotshield.com/

it works for me, my dsl is very slow, but it does work.. blocks your IP so they don't know your in mx:)


Do you have to disable Windows firewalls like you do when using Norton? Any conflicts with Norton or other anti-virus programs?

Sorry I am not commenting on Border Wars, but my Comcast package does not include National Geographic channel, so I couldn't watch it.

[Edited on 1-11-2010 by toneart]
:):):):)


Have Norton on my Mac. but, once you get behind the "blocking" your home free, for now... enjoy the additional viewing of many more programs

Someone here on the Nomads provided the link in a previous post... download installed and have been using since then, back in October
:):)

Sorry, no conflicts.. and no changes to System Preferences (fire wall or others) thus far

[Edited on 1-11-2010 by wessongroup]

[Edited on 1-11-2010 by wessongroup]


No need to be "sorry" for reporting "no conflicts"....that's a good thing! :yes:

Just to be clear though, what do you mean by "blocking" if you are not talking about firewalls? What is "blocking"?


the sorry was that I didn't answer you first question about "conflicts" had to go back and edit

As to blocking, if one's IP is visible to the "party" who wishes to prevent you from "seeing a program" as your IP is telling them your in Mexico.. this program puts up another IP which blocks restricting party from seeing where you are located, therefor the "program/code' at the other end can't preform it's intended function.. block you from getting Netflix while in Mexico or many of program's which are intended for use "within " the United States ONLY..

Give it a try, if you have any troubles you should be able to remove.. with little trouble

Hope that makes sense

Might add, I'm not a rep for them... if you want to insure that you will have no problems "look them up" and give them test on the use for your computer, just to be on the safe side... I fully understand you caution... really!!!:):)

[Edited on 1-11-2010 by wessongroup]

nanachel - 1-12-2010 at 08:59 AM

Still a newbie to Baja, still trying to learn and find out about Baja.

I wish they would stop making such a big deal about the 'border wars', it stops many people who would like to visit Mexico from traveling through those areas to find the beauty of Baja (or the mainland). Just returned from the US and we hadn't been there 5 mins when gunfire errupted from about 2 blocks away, couldn't wait to get back. Once you're past the border areas the country is amazing.

For those of you who get 'blocked' from watching on the net try downloading 'ultra surf', seems to work for Justin.tv and CBS, haven't tried all the others yet, still trying it out. I notice it affects downloads so unless you really need to 'block' your location for some sites I don't always turn it on. Just use your search & type in ultra surf, then download (save) the program, if you don't save it you have trouble re-using without downloading it again, at least I did.

Bajahowodd - 1-12-2010 at 01:50 PM

Biggest issue I have is with the title. Sure "war" is catchy. But as a society, we have really overdone it by using the word in connection with so many programs and activities. In a certain respect, the overuse of the word war diminishes its impact.

At War

MrBillM - 1-12-2010 at 02:42 PM

Watching the episodes, it sure looks like a War to me.

Now, the "War on Poverty" may have been a bit of a stretch, but THAT was sure popular with the Left.

Guess it's a matter of whose war it is.

wessongroup - 1-12-2010 at 02:45 PM

Ditto's on that one

pacside - 1-12-2010 at 05:30 PM

Sorry a bit slow here. I have Netflix and tried to do a "watch instantly on pc" while in BCS. Netflix blocked it saying they only support United states.

So what exactly do I have to do to block my ISP?

Thanks!

pacside

The World at War

MrBillM - 1-12-2010 at 08:46 PM

Greta Van Susteren did a promo for her show on Three "Worrisome" areas for the U.S.

North Korea, Iran, Mexico.

Didn't watch it, but THAT is funny. At least, they're in good company.


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Donjulio - 1-12-2010 at 08:52 PM

I think the greatest threat to the US is the US itself.

DENNIS - 1-12-2010 at 09:34 PM

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Originally posted by MrBillM
Greta Van Sustrand did a promo for her show on Three "Worrisome" areas for the U.S.

North, Korea, Iran, Mexico.



That's four. "North" means Canada...right?

DENNIS - 1-12-2010 at 09:36 PM

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Originally posted by Donjulio
I think the greatest threat to the US is the US itself.



You got that out of a fortune cookie, didn't you. :lol:

toneart - 1-12-2010 at 09:51 PM

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Originally posted by DENNIS
Quote:
Originally posted by MrBillM
Greta Van Sustrand did a promo for her show on Three "Worrisome" areas for the U.S.

North, Korea, Iran, Mexico.



That's four. "North" means Canada...right?


He must have meant Sarah Palin.:lol:

Stickers - 1-12-2010 at 10:04 PM

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Originally posted by toneart
Aren't there any more reports or critiques on The Border Wars feature?" I am interested in your opinions.


Tony, I started watching the program on MrBills tip but it was lame BS sensationalism as is so typical on TV these days.

They showed some large drug stashes uncovered in cars driving across the U.S. border. Problem is these cars are usually driven by stupid chumps hired for $100 bucks to drive it across so there is no significant evil person captured.

Then they show the poor bas***ds walking through the desert that are nearly dead from excessive heat and are very generously rescued by US troops. It is a very sad sight and you can see and hear how affected the rescuers are by the very sad situation.

Then they show a group of illegals captured that include a couple of cute young girls being smuggled up North to be with their parents. The narrator goes on and on in an ominous tone how they could be slaves even sex slaves imprisoned in dungeons for years. Unbelievable!
They interview the man who has been hired to take the little girls to New York and he seems like a kind and descent man like we all know.

Total crap TV show - (in my opinion)

Donjulio - 1-12-2010 at 11:58 PM

Yeah darn criminals were being cooperative. At least they could have thrown some rocks.

wessongroup - 1-13-2010 at 05:08 AM

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Originally posted by pacside
Sorry a bit slow here. I have Netflix and tried to do a "watch instantly on pc" while in BCS. Netflix blocked it saying they only support United states.

So what exactly do I have to do to block my ISP?

Thanks!

pacside


Just down load this application from this site and install on your PC

http://www.hotspotshield.com/

Once installed you have the option to "connect"

In the connection process another IP is put identifying your as being not in "where ever".. the program at the other end and not then determine "where you are".. therefore "your not in mx" and can see Netflix or Hulu or many other programs which will "block" you while you are outside the US

Good luck.. did not hear back from Toneart.. but, I watching it.. along with Hulu, Netflix and others.. with no problem..

Mac Powerbook, 2.4 GHZ intel core 2 duo 4 gb ram with Norton AntiVirus... and no problems so far..

Again, I should go back and find the post from the individual who turned me on to it... He/she was a Nomad ....

Thanks to them again...

wessongroup - 1-13-2010 at 05:44 AM

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Originally posted by toneart
Aren't there any more reports or critiques on The Border Wars feature?" I am interested in your opinions.


Not sure I have an opinion on seeing the amount of effort used to stop the movement of "drugs" across the desert areas and the poor people attempting to make it up to the States.

I was however amazed at the amount of men and materials which are being used to established a "wall" all the way from Pacific Ocean to the Gulf of Mexico.

I'm pleased to see that the Government is at least smart enough to use the "folks" who have lived in the area for a few thousand years as trackers.. their effectiveness is evident..

When some of the trackers, expressed their concerns about coming up on "anyone" out there made an impression on me.. as they stated one could not rely on the fact that you could not rely that "ANYONE" found out there was not tied into the drug trade.. and that the individual encountered would be more heavily armed then the Native American's used as trackers.. and must say... the trackers, never once brought up a concern that someone would be "chucking rocks" as a means of over coming them (the trackers).

The movement of folks from outside their borders for a better live is an issue that ALL nations face... have friend that live in Denmark, Holland and France.. and all of those Countries are getting a bit overrun also and are not happy with the results.. from many aspects.. One aspect which they are not happy with is "cultural".. as the peoples who come, wish to retain their cultural identities, which at this time is Muslim..

It has started changing the face of Europe, and many are not happy with the change..

The change is effected though existing laws on the books, which allow for petition of redress through the courts for: expression of religious beliefs, language and man other issues which effectively changes the overall "identity and look" of many Cities and towns in Europe...

Believe, that Bridgett Bardo has been "censored" for her statement about the "changes" which are impacting the overall "culture" of France.. there are other examples.

But, as to the movement from South of the Border, I certainly don't limit the movement to just Mexican people..

Our border has always been an easy one to cross, up till now...

And I think that our last "wake up call" was the amount of folks that came across over the past say 15-10 years.

Some had put the numbers at 20 million folks who have come here (U.S) to try and make a better life.

Used to be Ellis Island, which was the main entry for folks coming to the States...

Now there is not just one point of entry, and coupled with business owners who will look for the cheapest worker... well, then your not going to stop someone who has no work nor any future of getting one from "shooting" for the stars

If it was me... I would most likely make a try..

I would not however, start a fight over getting caught... I would take the air-conditioned ride back to the drop point and then start back over again, once I had made the necessary arrangements as they are not going away

This really comes down to money... folks are able to get things done in the States cheaper by using these folks, the down side of that is you have a lot more folks in the States who are then using Public Health Services, and others and their taxable contribution is not on par with the U S citizen which means the citizen has to pay their share ..... which would not appear fair on the surface

An after thought.. I was a little struck my the situation the Native American's were face with, being in "middle" ground.. the one "tracker" who shared that his brother was in jail, his two sisters in recovery and the reality of what they on the "Res" faced by the smugglers.. either help or you and your family die.. now that is a hard one..

:):)

as stated before, I'm no speller or writer.. this is the best

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Errant Comma

MrBillM - 1-13-2010 at 07:49 PM

I'm surprised that the Comma Catcher didn't catch my incorrect spelling of Greta's name, but I corrected both.

I'm not used to writing her name since I usually refer to her as Van Sustical.

As far as the Nat Geo series being crap, we do know that Crap is in the Eye (or Butt) of the Beholder.

Nobody said it was going to win any awards. It's just a "Cops" versus theWets show. It would be better if they had some shootouts, but that's probably hard to organize with the cameras and all.

toneart - 1-13-2010 at 08:20 PM

Thank you all for the reports. Interesting takes from different (some predictable) points of view.

Wesson- I'm sorry I didn't get back to you regarding your IP Blocker info. The reason is because I am not in Baja right now. I have bookmarked the info and will try it when I need to block (in Baja) in order to receive transmissions from the U.S.
Thank you for the information. I think a lot of people will benefit.:D