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Old Oct 27, 2010 | 10:11 pm
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WBI brochure for international passengers

As foreshadowed in the "resistance" thread quite some time ago, I've created a version of the (anti-)WBI brochure that can be distributed internationally to warn passengers travelling to the USA. It is on mediafire here: http://www.mediafire.com/?nqjadpdwdqfwxpo

If anyone wants to add it to the various websites, etc, please do so, noting the following:

This brochure will only print properly on A4 format paper (8.27 x 11.69") which is different than US Letter (8.5x11"). A4 is the standard in many parts of the world including Europe, Australia/New Zealand, Japan... If someone needs an "international" version that works on US letter paper, let me know.

A few important points and some explanation:
  • This is based largely on newhaven's excellent work; thank you so much for the original layout and text (and to everyone else who contributed ideas).
  • I've changed/simplified some of the text, partly to get the words to fit in the space available, partly because of the intended international audience.
  • When folded, it has "travelling to the USA?" on the cover and "pass it on" with website on the back. There are no images visible when folded; this is on purpose. Other countries have different standards for "decency" and running afoul of them is not necessarily going to embarrass TSA.
  • I've only used one website with the least offensive name. This is not to slight the others, but to give a clear focus. (I think they're all linked to each other anyway?)
  • Similarly, I've left off the ACLU and EPIC links as I think most int'l visitors are unlikely to go that route, but the info is linked from dontscan.me.
  • I really like newhaven's new version with the sketches of the WBI machines vs the WTMD; if I can get the image (hint, hint), I'll try to fit it in (somewhere). In the meantime, I've put some text above the John Wild image.

I've already distributed some of these, will continue with my trip to Europe next week, and RadioBloke has signed up several of his friends to take them overseas. Ideas for changes/improvements gratefully received but may not be implemented speedily.
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