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Ecuador sights, Lago San Pablo Ecuador, Lecheros Tree, Quito Flower Market, Quotes by Robert Henri, Timeout for Art
"Genius is not a possession of the limited few, but exists in some degree in everyone…
…To be an artist is to construct, and to whatever degree one shows the genius for construction in work of any sort, he is that much an artist." – Robert Henri – The Art Spirit
"…I think the real artists are too busy with just being and growing and acting (on canvas or however) like themselves to worry about the end. The end will be what it will be. The object is intense living, fulfillment; the great happiness in creation. People sometimes phrase about the joy of work. It is only in creative work that joy may be found.
… the object is not to make art, but to be in the wonderful state which makes art inevitable.
The artist life is therefore the desirable life, and it is possible to all."
Robert Henri – The Art Spirit
The past few weeks have found me on the road with tour groups and with friends. While embracing each moment, I have also dedicated time for sketching.
Robert Henri's words resonate when I reflect on the interactions between strangers – how chance interactions open the doors to rich experiences. I treasure my time alone when I can focus 100 percent on creating art, yet opportunities for cultural exchange inject amazing energy into my life.
Many times I stop and quietly ask, "What is your name?" and the person reflexively slaps his/her chest and replies, "Me?"
"Yes. You," I smile, and they immediately stand a bit prouder and hurriedly rattle their entire name.
Many times a tourist forgets that the experience is not all about being a tourist, but about slowing down and telling a local what's great about his/her community.
Traveling opens that wonderful state of being that Henri mentions. From the flower markets throughout the country to the pastoral landscapes of the Andes, one's day is enriched by slowing down and appreciating the local color. Continue reading


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2. Foreign policy: Chapters on Assassinations, CIA, Conscription, Empire, Foreign Aid, Patriotism, Security, Terrorism, Trade Policies and Zionism. Paul claims that Washington DC's foreign policy is costing Americans in blood and treasure. These policies are advanced by neoconservatives, whose founders were Leo Strauss and Irving Kristol. But its executive roots lay in Wilson's presidency, who preceded Strauss & Kristol! Paul's prescription for Arab-Israeli conflict is Intermarriage, not war. But if the Congress declares war, would a non-interventionist Paul execute it as President? Further, if America withdraws, will terrorists stop attacking? If I (America) burn my neighbor's (Iraq/Afg) house and then withdraw and say sorry, will my neighbor drop the idea of bloody revenge? Unlikely.
3. Welfarism/ State Socialism: Chapters on Bipartisanship, Executive Power, Four Freedoms, Gun Control, Immigration, Insurance, Lobbying, Medical Care, Moral Hazard, Morality in Government, Prohibition, Public Land, Statistics and Unions. These chapters deal with centralization of power over individuals, families, towns and States. These chapters offer a grave warning to reader that charity and philanthropy is being replaced with government programs. Regrettably, Paul is crying in the wilderness for the noble concept of Tithe, which used to be customary in a bygone era. A revival of Tithe is the humane alternative to State Welfarism, so that the bottom 10%, the ones who have been left behind, can be helped.
4. Monetary/Economic Policy: Taxes, Monetary Policy, Keynesianism, Business cycle and Austrian Economics deal with the economic policy, monetary policy and Paul's pet topic, the Federal Reserve. Paul claims that Keynesianism confiscates all wealth from the poor, middle class, and the "justly" rich - to what he pejoratively describes as the "Goldman Sachs Elite". According to Paul, the Federal Reserve is more powerful than the Presidency. But if central banking and Keynesianism is so bad, how come Japan, China, Korea became so rich so quickly? Japanese, Koreans enjoy the longest life spans, the largest middle class. Keynesian Japan is the largest international creditor, and its huge public debt is almost all held by Japanese people, not foreigners. How is US different than Japan, Korea, China?
5. Moral Decline: Chapters on Abortion, Demagogues, Discrimination, Education, Envy, Evolution, Global warming, hate crimes, marriage, political correctness, racism, religion and liberty. Paul claims that organized special interests claim wealth, territory and power at the expense of unorganized (libertarian?) groups. He decries government imposed affirmative action and claims that it harms American people. But in Japan, Korea, Israel that's not the case. The State enforces the ethnic interests of the majority.
Paul warns that the ultimate goal of State Socialism is to transform Americans into helpless, subservient and docile cattle in the name of equality so that the 99% masses will toil, while the Washington/Wall-Street elite will enjoy. The book has some personal anecdotes and the reader gets a glimpse of some events from Paul's life.
Throughout the book Paul tries to convince that Golden Rule is wonderful. He cites passages from Confucianism, Buddhism, Hinduism, Islam, Christianity in support of Golden Rule. On paper its appeal is undeniable. But 2600 years of Confucianism, Buddhism, Hinduism did not make China, India more peaceful. Indians invaded Malaya in 11th CE, Central Asia in 8th CE. Lower caste and outcaste Indians are still brutally oppressed. China invaded Vietnam, Korea, Central Asia many times. Middle East has been a cesspool of war and invasions since the dawn of time. Just look at the history of Europe under North Africans, Arabs, Turks, Persians...
Paul invokes George Orwell's 1984 several times to assert that this is where America is now. Towards the end, this book calls for character and action to save the "Republic". Not "utter cynicism", "endless policy details" and resignation.
In the age of 24/7 TV, sexualized culture, pleasure seeking "me me me" individualism, the capacity to achieve political success required to rejuvenate or even save a Third World America is just not there. Since libertarians are at the one end of individualism/collectivism scale, how do they plan to stick together "collectively" for decades until their libertarian dreams come true? Isn't Libertarian party a kind of collective?
371 of 407 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars America's Cicero,
For one who wants to see Ron Paul win the 2012 Republican nomination, the congressman's latest book is a bit of a let down. In contrast to a hard-charging campaign book like Harry Browne's The Great Libertarian Offer, or a memoir, it offers little of the kind of material media people look for. If Dr. Paul decides to enter the 2012 presidential race, it will do little to garner mainstream media coverage in the crucial early months of the campaign.
But Ron Paul is more interested in being right than he is in being president. Perhaps the only truly reluctant presidential candidate since George Washington, his primary aim is to educate. And he does it in the way of the Ancient Greek teacher; by challenging the untested points of his students' preconceptions, so that they come to the answers themselves.
One of the most interesting chapters in Liberty Defined relates to the obstacle Paul confronts in his aim to educate: demagogues who "manipulate a political issue in a manner to obscure or distort truth with emotionalism and prejudice...to take a principled stand by the proponents of liberty and reason and turn it into support for something ugly and mean."
As one illustration, Paul indirectly addresses the uproar his son, Senator Rand Paul, faced during his 2010 campaign when he suggested that business owners had the right to pick and choose their customers. "What liberal authoritarians don't quite understand," Paul writes "is that, if government has the power to control business establishments and all their decisions, they have justified the intrusion of government in every social aspect of our lives."
Though leaving specifics alone with respect to the Rand Paul controversy, there are enough personal anecdotes in Liberty Defined to satiate those waiting for a Ron Paul autobiography. In "Democracy," he discusses his experience with a stolen election. In "Evolution versus Creation" he recounts how he felt in a debate moderated by Chris Matthews and John Harris when asked to raise his hand if he believed in evolution. And in "Empire" we learn what quote is contained on a laminated card Paul carries with him and the story behind it.
If there is one thing in Liberty Defined that could put Paul at the center of a debate at the start of the 2012 presidential campaign, it is his remarks on civil disobedience. Though he has chosen political action over civil disobedience, he has great respect for those who, understanding what is at stake, challenge laws non-violently, and envisions a day when civil disobedience is the only option.
But to really compete in the Republican primary, Ron Paul needs to present a comprehensive agenda. The majority of journalists and political pundits view libertarian ideas as impractical. For those with a textbook to test paper view of history, libertarianism is a great unknown. Paul would do well, therefore, should he make the decision to run, to go beyond what other candidates offer in the way of details.
Ron Paul's greatest trait is his authenticity. When he sounds optimistic it is because he is feeling so. When he questions whether politics can change things, he does not hide it. You can trust what he says. For this, many philosophical differences are forgiven. His admission that civil disobedience might be the only option suggests a growing pessimism.
In perhaps the most revealing part of the book, Paul tells the story of Cicero, who "heroically refused to join Julius Caesar's betrayal of the Roman constitution and the rule of law." When Caesar was crowned dictator, Cicero wrote a series of books on history and politics and war. "Cicero," Paul writes, "would have been remembered for what he did to save the Roman constitution and the Republic. But his legacy was sealed for more than 2000 years by his philosophic dissertations that, once it was clear to him that the Roman Republic was dead, sprang from his effort to reflect on it."
But Liberty Defined was penned before the recent uprising in Egypt and other Middle Eastern nations. These pro-freedom movements demonstrate that the poorer people grow the more likely they are to revolt.
The price increases that ignited rebellion overseas are starting to be seen in the United States. While prices are rising, wages remain flat. Economists, meanwhile, are using nominal percentage gains in GDP to say that the U.S. economy is growing. Americans are growing poorer and they are being lied to. They are ready to hear a real libertarian agenda. Ron Paul is the person to offer it.
163 of 179 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Open and Honest,
Whether you agree with Dr. Paul or not is not an issue. This book is about clarity, not persuasion.
What I find most staggering about this new book is that Dr. Paul, a Congressman, surprises everyone by openly and honestly stating his views on 50 separate topics. A lot of these topics are controversial and a representative in the Congress would need strong determination in order to address these topics. By offering his views on these controversial issues, Dr. Paul makes himself incredibly vulnerable to any and all political attacks.
I am consistently impressed by Dr. Paul's resolve, courage and honest dialogs. He initiates a debate that goes well beyond the political punditry and dives straight into the philosophy of the issues.
Well done, Dr. Paul. Well done.
192 of 213 people found the following review helpful
1.0 out of 5 stars Careful reading reviews..,
This is a great intro book if you are new to the political game. He sets out his views clearly and concisely.
If you've been following Paul and politics, you probably won't find much new information here.
As for the negative reviews: I noticed among the reviews of "The Case for Gold" by RP, there were 43 comments, 28 of which were negative. Of the 28 negative reviews, all of which were attacks on his character, ALL of the persons reviewing it simply went around on Amazon and commented on RP books with no legitimate argument. You can check this out for yourself. Simply go to the neg reviews from "The Case for Gold" and comb through each persons review history. It's easier to do than it is with 'Liberty Defined.'
You'll notice some similarities: 1) These people ONLY reviews RP books 2) ALL negative with NO substantive comment as to WHY they dislike it 3) Most have NO comments on ANY other amazon related product.
It simply appears that a small group of people are attacking him via amazon in order to dissuade you from purchasing or reading his books.
If you're still hesitant because of the comments, check out what he's about through google video, youtube, etc.. before you write him off as a "crackpot" or a racist.
80 of 89 people found the following review helpful
3.0 out of 5 stars 1-Star Reviews Revealed as BOGUS,
This review is from: Liberty Defined: 50 Essential Issues That Affect Our Freedom (Paperback)
After painfully walking through all 9 pages of the 1-star reviews, I was in search of one which was an "Amazon Verified Purchase" (AVP) since I would then be interested in their comment.
Result: of the 87 1-star comments on 7 pages, THREE show up as an Amazon Verified Purchase!!!
I decided to review the 5-stars. In the first 3 pages, there were 15 Amazon Verified Purchase comments (may have changed slightly since this review).
Conclusion: VERY high probability that 1-star reviewers are liars when they imply that they've read the book since there's a high probability that they don't even own the book. Conversely, 5-star reviews have a high incidence of purchasing the book.
Its those 5-star AVP commentators that I take seriously as I do any-star AVPs.
61 of 71 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars A brilliant guide for modern libertarians,
Sandy Winnich "Certified Financial Planner" (Arlington, TEXAS) - See all my reviews
Along with the superb Libertarian thriller Gods of Ruin and other excellent non-fiction, Ron Paul is leading the popular movement toward liberty. I've consistently said that if Rob Paul had the eloquence and speaking ability that Obama has, we might just have a liberty-loving president today and the result would be REAL change toward a sustainable government/citizenry balance.
Paul's latest is a fine installment in his relentless fight for common sense libertarian ideology. He says that to believe in liberty is not to believe in any particular social and economic outcome--but to know that people will make the right choices when government gives up the role of nanny and tyrant. With this general principle down, Paul goes on to show how the ideas of liberty can be applied to 50 hot-button topics today (from abortion to Zionism). It is consistent, fairly thorough, and absolutely brilliant. I highly recommend this work.
21 of 22 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars This is a spectacular book - don't be fooled by trolls down voting for political purposes!,
Lynn Delzell (Studio City, CA United States) - See all my reviews
This book wrestles with some of the most difficult issues our country faces, issues most people running for President try to avoid, or gloss over, rather than address head on. Unfortunately, a group of people who have never even read the book are downvoting it and giving it bad reviews. If you read the one star reviews you can tell for yourselves that they never cracked the book.
From Abortion to Zionism, this book avoids nothing, and will make you think.
39 of 46 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Encyclopedia of liberty from the most prominent libertarian today,
Ryan Freed (Paradise Falls, AZ) - See all my reviews
Whether he intended to be so or not, Ron Paul has become the most prominent libertarian in America today. His vocal presence in Washington, his frequent appearance on straw polls, and his consistent media coverage make Dr. Paul a formidable proponent for libertarian causes. As such, he is not unlike Voltaire was in the 18th century, a constant voice of liberty in the face of persistent tyranny and corruption by those in power.
It makes sense, then, that Dr. Paul would publish `Liberty Defined', which is a lot like the first encyclopedia (in which Voltaire had a central role beside Diderot). Like the encyclopedia, `Liberty Defined' covers the gamut--it encircles all issues relevant in modern society--and offers a reasonable account of each. Also like the encyclopedia, `Liberty Defined' has an agenda. Whereas the former sought to enlighten and disparage the tyranny of the church, the latter seeks to enlighten and disparage the tyranny of the welfare state.
What is most fascinating about this comparison is that Dr. Paul is most unlike the 18th century Enlightenment philosophers in that he is rather religious. Whereas Voltaire was strictly anti-church, Paul is strictly pro-church and does not hide from the fact (the first entry in this book is `Abortion', in which Paul gives his argument, rather driven by religious belief, against the practice).
The ironic thing is that the result is the same--they both want individual liberty--Voltaire wanted liberty and escape from tyranny so that he didn't have to practice religion; Paul wants liberty and escape from tyranny so that he can practice religion. The contrast is a perfect example of the difference between the 18th century and the 21st, and a testament to the universality of the concept of individual liberty.
For those who would like a similar styled "encyclopedia of liberty", regard Hayek's The Constitution of Liberty. This is an excellent way to start.
15 of 16 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Worth a closer look,
I haven't read his book but to counter all the Mark Levin haters who are trying to drop his review rating im giving it 5 stars.I am bummed that some people have voted down Levin's book even though hes made it his personal vendetta to bad mouth Ron Paul at every chance he gets.The fact that he attacks him every chance possible when Ron has never done anything to him exposes him as very childish and immature.
I do plan on reading Ron's book but even though i haven't, knowing everything hes talked about in the past im sure it'll be inspiring and full of wisdom.
If you desire personal Freedom and Liberty and don't need the government to hold your hand at every turn and tell you how to live then hes worth a closer look if you don't know about him.
But if you think its Americas responsibility to tell the whole world how to live there life and you need government to protect you from yourself then this probably wont be a book you'll like.
34 of 40 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent explanation of classic Liberalism and Liberty in a republic,
This book is a categorical look at the definitive aspects of our republic as it was meant to be. I, like most people in this country, only recently realized the real roots of our American dream were planted in the idea of expanding the liberty of the individual and the suppression of the state. This book lays out an honest and open opinion on how we have strayed, what we should be doing and why. I didn't start out thinking this way, but this message is hard to ignore.
I got out of the military in 2009 to find out Barrack Obama was president and I was pretty excited about it. I didn't vote for him but it sounded like a drastic redirect from Bush who I couldn't stand. I remember watching the debates before we went on deployment and bringing up "that Ron Paul guy" to some of my friends on the submarine I was on. A few of them said "yeah, I agree with some of what he's saying, but he's kind of crazy" so not really knowing politics or economics like I do now, I wrote him off. Huge mistake. After the economic crash and after studying who saw it coming and what was going on I found much of my new free time not in the military I was going to be able to read books and watching videos about what was happening to the country while I was enlisted and preoccupied with making rate and qualifying watches.
Now that it's 2011 and I've read everything I can about Libertarianism and Austrian economics, I've been sold on the idea. With the main proponent of the message, in my mind, being Dr. Ron Paul. This book might even be better than End The Fed, which is the most enlightening book on what's going on in our country I have read to date. I recommend anyone with an open mind read this book and forget your preconceived notions about capitalism and small government, because the case can be made very well for limiting the intrusion into your life as a better way of life, and I think Ron Paul nails it.
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that NY-ISO staff work with the owners of synchronous condensers to identify the unique issues associated with operation and cost-recovery needs, and develop a proposal that allows fair compensation for service provided to the New York market.
The concerns expressed in this draft report certainly are valid. The New York Power Authority (NYPA) recently took a 40-MVAR synchronous condenser out of service because it was not economical to operate. Dynamic reactive power reserves are shrinking. As loading has increased and transmission systems have been "propped up" with more and more capacitor banks, and as less transmission capacity is available, the voltage collapse curve has become steeper. The power voltage curve "nose" has become very sharp, and voltages will fall immediately when there is no reactive power available to support more load or transfer. This is shown in Figure 1. 1
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The United States Military Academy has a 1,500-kW diesel generator and two steam turbine-driven 1,250-kW generators. The turbines are older non-condensing turbines used only in the winter, and the exhaust steam is used to heat campus buildings. The generators are vintage 1973 and operate at 1,800 rpm.
These generators would be ideal for use as synchronous condensers because they are connected to the turbines with removable couplings. In addition, there is a newer 1,500-kW steam turbine. These generators are installed with switchgear connecting them to the West Point distribution system, and they could be controlled either to regulate voltage or control the power factor on the West Point distribution system.
A critical point, however, is that reactive power does not travel well, and there are some locations where it is needed and some locations where it is not.
The local transmission operator at West Point is Orange and Rockland. Orange and Rockland has two capacitor banks on the 34.5-kV line that feeds West Point, and they usually operate only one. The second one is only connected during a heat wave when load is unusually high, and has been used only once in the last two years. Orange and Rockland has no need for reactive power from West Point.
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For the purposes of discussion, let us assume that West Point is in a load pocket, an area of potential voltage susceptibility, that Orange and Rockland has grown weary of replacing capacitor switches and load tap changers, and that Orange and Rockland is looking for an alternate method of supplying dynamic reactive power and regulating local voltage. In this case, it may be possible to supply dynamic reactive power from West Point as a service. As mentioned above, we have a total of 5.5 MW of real power available from the four generators.
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'I am the happiest Mummy in the world right now': mother reunited with missing children
Dominic and Abby Maryk returned to Canada after 4 years missing
Two Winnipeg children kept confined in a Mexican home surrounded by security cameras and barbed wire have been reunited with their mother in Canada.
Missing for close to four years after being abducted, Dominic and Abby Maryk, now 11 and 9, were found Friday in Mexico after neighbours reported suspicions to authorities there.
The children are now back in Canada with their mother, Emily Cablek, said police today. The family is asking for privacy, said officials.
Two men have been arrested, including their father, Kevin Maryk, but investigators are still seeking a third suspect wanted in connection with the abduction of the children, who were abducted in 2008.
Christy Dzikowicz, of the Canadian Centre for Child Protection, said the children recognized their mother. They seemed to be in decent physical condition, she said at a press conference hosted by the Winnipeg Police Service.
Dzikowicz read a statement on behalf of Emily Cablek, the children's mother.
"I cannot put into words how grateful I am for the wonderful support I received from the community over the past three years," Cablek said in the statement.
"I want to thank the Winnipeg Police Missing Persons Unit for their amazing persistence, and to the Canadian Centre for Child Protection for standing by me and guiding me through the worst 45 months of my life.
"You all helped me stay strong for the most important moment of my life, for that, you will always be in my heart, and a part of my family. I am the happiest Mummy (sic) in the world right now, and am asking please, give my family some privacy, so that we can begin to heal.
"We have a long road ahead, and I want my children to feel completely safe through all of it, they deserve nothing less."
Children 'resilient,' doing well
Dzikowicz described the children as "really quite resilient" and said they were doing "very, very well."
"They absolutely, 100 per cent recognized their mother, have many memories," she said. "Dominic's looking forward to (a) Slurpee"
The children were essentially confined for years without communication with the outside world, she said. Investigators believe they didn't go to school or receive medical attention.
"As we see in many parental abductions, particularly ones of this duration, there's been much damage done and alienation. However...in the last 12 to 18 hours, there has been such a remarkable shift, that it's beginning to feel a bit more like the happy reunification you would dream of, or hope for.
"That being said, we're not naive, there's a lot of work to be done but they are content at this moment, they are content with their mother, and we have every expectation that there's where they'll remain."
Police said the tip came after the children had been moved five times, including to Puerto Vallarta and Guadalajara, said Winnipeg police Det. Sgt. Shaunna Neufeld, with the missing persons unit.
Neufeld, a mother of three children, called the arrests the result of "a little bit of luck, a lot of persistence."
"As a mom of three kids, I can't imagine a week without my kids, let alone three and a half, almost four years," she said.
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Witnesses allege the siblings spent their days inside a home surrounded by security cameras and barbed wire.
Inside, four attack dogs kept watch over a cache of weapons, drugs and child pornography police allegedly found at the house. Dog feces and litter were strewn on the floor, and the only time neighbours said they saw Dominic and Abby leave the building was after 6 p.m. to accompany men who did not return until the early hours of the morning.
Police arrested the children's father Kevin Maryk on scene, as well as his friend Robert Neil Groen. Groen and Maryk were friends in Canada, before they met up in Mexico and lived together for an extended period of time.
Both men are in custody in Mexico. Mexican authorities are investigating whether the men have links to drug cartels.
Winnipeg police said Maryk will be charged with abduction in contravention of a court order, and conspiracy to commit an indictable offence. Groen will be charged with conspiracy to commit an indictable offence.
The third suspect police are seeking, Cody McKay, has family in Winnipeg but police said they haven't been in touch with him.
Groen is expected to be extradited to Canada within weeks, and Maryk within the next months, said Winnipeg Police Insp. Gord Perrier with the missing persons unit.
"Those are the parameters that Mexico's provided us," said Perrier. "There's a lot of processes even within Mexico that need to occur before extradition takes place."
Perrier said authorities "were certain" that the children were in Mexico for a long, and knew they had moved at least five times.
"We were very close a number of times to apprehending Mr. Maryk and the children. But like I said, when you're thousands of kilometers away, these are difficult things to coordinate.
"Mexico's a big country with a lot of people and a lot of places to hide."
Children went missing after vacation
Dominic and Abby were seven and five, respectively, when they went missing from Winnipeg in August 2008 after their biological father took them on a vacation.
Maryk and the children's mother were involved in a lengthy custody dispute over the children before their disappearance. A court ruled Cablek had primary care of the children and their father had visitation rights.
In September 2011, Cablek told reporters she remembered not wanting to leave her children with Maryk due to a "bad feeling" she had.
"It was their first long visit in the summer with their father," she said. "I didn't want my kids to go, and so I cried. And Dominic and Abby didn't want me crying... Dominic said, 'Don't worry, Mommy, everything will be OK.' So the last thing I got was hugs and kisses, and they walked through the door, and that's it."
Maryk was last seen at a car-rental agency on King Edward Street. When he didn't return, police issued a Canada-wide warrant for him and his nephew, Cody McKay. Groen, Maryk's former neighbour, was also accused of helping with the alleged abduction.
Cablek worked with city police and the Canadian Centre for Child Protection to publicize photos of the siblings and keep public attention focused on the case. The search finally ended Friday afternoon when police raided the Zapopan home and arrested Maryk and Groen.
'The power of social media'
Police officials said they began providing video to Mexican media outlets in the past months after getting "specific information" linking Maryk and the children to two specific areas. One of those videos was dubbed into Spanish, said police.
"We were targeting local media, factories, trucking companies... and distributing these videos, along with photos," said Perrier.
"So we were very tactical in the communication we were bringing to those areas in Mexico, hoping that this type of tip would come forward, and it did."
"We know that social media, the power of social media, the power of YouTube, in countries like Mexico is really what we needed to bring that to the ground level," he added.
A Mexican missing-person agency said a Zapopan resident tipped off authorities. FIND Foundation president Juan Manuel Estrada Juárez said he contacted Interpol and Mexico's federal police after a U.S.-based private investigator got information about the case.
Louisiana-based private investigator Wilhelm Von Mayer told Juárez a resident recognized the children from recent news reports.
Von Mayer said municipal police in Guadalajara and the army ignored the resident's calls to intervene. He said the tipster worried there was a small window of time as he knew the lease on the Zapopan home was set to expire in July, and the men could relocate.
The tipster is scared to speak publicly, Von Mayer said, as he fears possible retribution from local drug cartels.
"The kids were living a nightmare," Juárez told the Free Press through a translator.
Republished from the Winnipeg Free Press print edition May 28, 2012 A3
Updated on Monday, May 28, 2012 at 9:43 AM CDT: Adds live press conference info
11:39 AM: Updates with information from news conference.
11:44 AM: Adds replay video
12:51 PM: Updated
1:16 PM: Updated
3:20 PM: Adds new photo.
5:36 PM: Corrects reference to Groen and Maryk's friendship.
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