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Random-selection is a great equalizer
By Kent R. Kroeger (January 31, 2019)
In early January, New York Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez chided CBS News for failing to have even one African-American journalist among its newly selected 2020 election team.
"This (White House) admin has made having a functional understanding of race in America one of the most important core competencies for a political journalist to have, yet, @CBSNews hasn't assigned a 'single' black journalist to cover the 2020 election," tweeted Ocasio-Cortez soon after CBS released its new election reporting team.
"CBS, your 2020 election team is disgraceful," was the headline at one Virginia newspaper.
"CBS News' decision to not include Black reporters on their 2020 Election news team further proves the voting power and voices of Black America continue to be undervalued," said the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) in a press release.
Whether CBS News' human resource decisions are within Ocasio-Cortez' lane of responsibility is questionable, but not the concern in this essay. Nor are we concerned with whether CBS News should feel defensive about their hiring decisions. That is a political debate.
The topic for this essay is how CBS News could have easily avoided this controversy.
Best talent and diversity are complementary but independent hiring goals
American business schools are filled with theories, graduate seminars and practicums on the best hiring practices for businesses and organizations to attract the best talent and achieve diversity. Those are complementary goals, but achieving one is no guarantee in achieving the other.
But as revealed in the CBS News case, many organizations still don't meet both goals in tandem. Surprisingly, the solution is well-known and quite easy — yet, for many reasons, organizations resist this solution.
The solution is to introduce random-selection at critical points in the hiring process as a way to ameliorate the common biases introduced by human judgment.
Humans are inherently and hopelessly biased when it comes to making hiring decisions.
In the age of identity politics and demands to rectify historical injustices based on ascribed characteristics such as race, ethnicity or sex, a variant of random selection — stratified random-selection — offers the most defensible and equitable method for addressing the twin hiring goals.
Stratified random-selection (or sampling) divides a population into smaller, homogeneous groups (called strata) where the members of each group share similar characteristics. A predetermined number of members are then randomly selected from each stratum.
This idea is not new and has been suggested, for example, as one way to make the acceptance process at universities and colleges more representative and fair.
The Atlantic's Alia Wong wrote an excellent article last year on the proposals to adopt the random-selection process to fix the admissions problems at elite U.S. universities. Though she concluded it is unlikely any Ivy League school is soon going to adopt such a process, her reporting did identify schools in Europe where random-selection has been used with some success (e.g., England's Leeds Metropolitan University and Huddersfield University; and many universities in the Netherlands).
The Washington Post also recently published an opinion piece supporting the idea of a random-based selection process for the college admissions.
Some HR academics and theorists are suggesting Artificial Intelligence (AI) could be used to eliminate human biases in the hiring process, but recent research has shown AI algorithms also bring race and gender biases into the equation. AI algorithms, after all, are written by humans whose biases end up encoded into the algorithms.
UK computer scientist Joanna Bryson (University of Bath), co-author of the AI hiring algorithm research, warns that AI's problems in making hiring decisions is a double-whammy: Not only can AI be prejudiced (because of human programmers), but unlike humans, AI is not equipped to consciously counteract learned biases. Or, at least, it is still difficult to program such types of morality into AI algorithms.
Until the time that becomes possible, the easier solution is to incorporate a smidgen of randomness into the process.
A hypothetical example of a random-enhanced hiring process
In the context of a hiring situation, such as the one faced by CBS News, the randomized selection process might go as follows:
(1) A news organization needs to hire 12 people for an anticipated event. The organization wants the new hires to reflect the racial-ethnic diversity of the country (i.e., hiring target percentages). [For the sake simplicity in describing the random-selection process, let us assume an equal number of men and women applicants are processed within each strata.]
According to the U.S. Census (column A in the table below), the following represents the racial-ethnic percentages of the U.S. population: Whites (61%), Blacks, (13%), Hispanic (non-white) (18%), Asian (6%), Mixed-race or Other (3%). From the table, we see how the 12 new hires should breakout for each racial-ethnic strata (column B). Since Mixed-race is such a small category, the organization may combine the strata with the next smallest group (Asian):
Population Data from U.S. Census Bureau (2018 estimates)
(2) The organization recruits, receives and processes 100 'credible' applicants where the applicants meet some predetermined minimum requirements for the new positions. Note: This step has the potential to introduce significant bias into the hiring process, as the applicant pool may not reflect general population characteristics.
(3) Those applicants are separated into homogeneous groups (strata) and a determination is made whether each applicant qualifies for a follow-up interview(s). At this step, that selection could be determined through random selection — depending on the thoroughness of the screening process in Step 2 — or human judgement.
(4) From the follow-up interview(s), a final set of substantively and highly qualified candidates are identified. If one strata does not have any (or enough) applicants determined to be substantively qualified, the organization would need to go back and re-recruit for that strata and repeat Steps 1 through 3.
(5) The final hiring selection would be determined through random-selection — not human judgement. The number selected from each strata would be determined by the target percentages in Step 1 (column B in the table).
The stratified element in this hypothetical hiring process is not absolutely necessary. The stratification merely removes the random component from the race-ethnicity breakout of the final hires. If an organization is confident that its applicant pool is drawn from a broad range of society, it would be defensible to utilize simple random sampling and forgo the stratification of applicants into the race-ethnicity strata.
There will be resistance to random-selection
A commonly heard complaint about using random-selection in the college admissions process is that it goes against the America's historical ethic of individualism and merit-based advancement. If advancement is random, it must therefore throw individual merit out the window, right?
Forbes' Willard Dix writes:
"Calling the process a "crapshoot" works as a metaphor for the applicant and it's handy for general conversation, but it's not truly as random as it seems from the outside. Yes, at some point in the process candidates can look very similar and choosing among them can be a matter of time of day, mood of the admission officer or the overabundance of oboe players. But human foibles and flaws as well as accomplishments and distinguishing features are integral parts of the process and an expression of our belief in being the master of one's own fate, no matter how misguided that may be."
Dix' criticism is well-received but misunderstands the random-selection concept. It is not a "crapshoot" or even random. While the final selection step possesses a random-selection component, every step up to that point reflects the same merit-based ideals Dix assigns to the current college admissions system.
Random-selection hiring processes (or college admissions) will not result in unqualified people filling work positions or college admissions lots.
It will result in the people filling these positions as being more representative of the population from which they are drawn.
The above hiring process is not complicated nor dramatically different from what already occurs in most organizations. The novel addition to the process is Step 5.
If the final set of applicants (Step 4) are highly qualified — and, yes, decisions in Steps 1 through 4 will still include human bias — using random-selection at the last step offers an organization a final line of defense against bad hiring outcomes like that one at CBS News.
Instead of allowing human judgement to bias the entire hiring process, random chance is the final, unbiased judge.
Had CBS News used the random-selection process suggested here, they wouldn't have faced the criticisms they did from Ocasio-Cortez, et al.
K.R.K.
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Colorado Supreme Court on to Answer Questions on Campaign Finance
This press release from the Center for Competitive Politics -- Colorado Supreme Court to Rule on Federal Judge's Questions -- is awesome, awesome news for the Coalition for Secular Government's challenge to Colorado's campaign finance laws.
In an order received today, the Colorado Supreme Court agreed to a US District Court judge's request to "provide clear guidance... as to the scope and meaning" of four unclear provisions of Colorado's campaign finance laws that are the subject of litigation under the First Amendment to the US Constitution.
The request was made by Senior Judge John L. Kane of the United States Court for the District of Colorado in connection with a case brought by the Center for Competitive Politics (CCP) on behalf of the Coalition for Secular Government (CSG). Allen Dickerson, CCP's Legal Director, said today he is "pleased that Colorado's highest court will provide a definitive interpretation of key provisions in Colorado's campaign finance laws and address the important constitutional issues raised in this case."
The lawsuit challenges whether Colorado can force small educational groups to register with the state before expressing an opinion on or publishing an analysis of a ballot question. Because of vague state laws, confusion as to what constitutes political speech and what is covered under a press exemption, and a refusal by the state to abide by a federal court order, CSG has found it nearly impossible to carry out the activities of a small non-profit group without fear of running afoul of complex Colorado campaign finance laws.
Judge Kane asked the Colorado high court for the interpretation because the "lawsuit raises First Amendment challenges to several provisions of Colorado campaign finance law that remain undefined by the Colorado Constitution, Article XXVIII's implementing legislation, or case law from Colorado courts."
Judge Kane certified four questions, which the Colorado Supreme Court has now agreed to answer. The questions are as follows:
1. Is the policy paper published by the Coalition for Secular Government (CSG) in 2010 "express advocacy" under Art. XXVIII, S 2(8)(a) of the Colorado Constitution?
2. If the policy paper is express advocacy, does it qualify for the press exemption found at Art. XXVIII, S 2(8)(b)?
3. Is the policy paper a "written or broadcast communication" under S 1-45- 103(12)(b)(II)(B), C.R.S.? If not, did it become a "written or broadcast communication" when it was posted to CSG's blog or Facebook page?
4. In light of Sampson v. Buescher, 625 F.3d 1247 (10th Cir. 2010), what is the monetary trigger for Issue Committee status under Art. XXVIII S 2(10)(a)(II) of the Colorado Constitution?
A copy of the court order is available here. The case, over which Judge Kane presides, is Coalition for Secular Government v. Gessler, No. 12-cv-1708. The plaintiff's brief to the Colorado Supreme Court is due December 3, 2012.
Once again, I cannot properly express my gratitude to Allen Dickerson and the rest of the staff at the Center for Competitive Politics for this legal challenge to Colorado's campaign finance laws.
I'm not just grateful for the hope that I'll never have to file campaign finance reports again -- nor even for the hope of striking a solid blow for free speech in Colorado. I'm grateful because my participation in this case has enabled me to see that the rule of law, while not perfect, is a robust institution in America. As a result, I've become far more optimistic about the future over the past few months. I don't share the post-election "Doom and Death Camps" so prevalent among advocates of free markets, for reasons that I explained in Sunday's Radio Show. I'm glad of that, and I'm proud of that.
So if you'd like to assist in the efforts of the Center for Competitive Politics, you can donate here.
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do you have any screenshots ? could you provide more details ?
It's becoming impossible to browse on mobile. Ads are so frequent and invasive that it is causing crashes and viewing skips. I'll be at the top of a thread, then at the bottom suddenly with a pop up on the bottom. The scrolling ads repeat themselves over and over, even on the same page.
It's oversaturation and it's completely killing the forum experience on mobile.
I solved my problem long ago with an adblocker. It kept logging me out and kept crashing. Not anymore. Ads help the site but until they fix their Ad problem I'm not taking ad block off. It's the only thing that makes the site usable.
If you know a good adblocker for Apple, Im all ears.
I can solve it by using my VPN and placing myself in Denmark (Haven't tried anywhere else) but c'mon. That's pretty extreme for just casual web surfing.
Doesn't firefox for ios support extensions?
I use the Safari browser and Adgaurd from the App Store.
Got one to report that I've recieved a couple times in the past week on mobile. Chrome on iOS. Hope it helps and I appreciate the effort on working with the ad networks.
Some folks are delusional in thinking there is a scheme here or just a lack of care in ad content. People run this site, not a company, and they've done it since the beginning. Pretty sure they care more than most considering the time put in, eh?
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Please stop srinking and expandings ads. Its making this site unusable on iphone. Im trying to read through a thread and the page jumps because an ad expanded, then it jumps again because of another ad or the previous ad shrunk.
This is terrible design and im gonna be forced to block ads in the future. Just have static place holders that do not change in size PLEASE!
This is popping up within 30 seconds of me visiting the site. It actually took three attempts at posting this because it would hijack my browser while I was typing.
I have reported all this to our ad network. They'll take care of it.
glad to see im not the only one fed up with these ads bouncing my screen constantly as im trying to type or read.
As advised, I'm posting my problem here. When visiting gbatemp on mobile (and only on mobile), I consistently get redirected to a popup that takes over my browser tab. I've included a screen shot of where it takes me, it's always the same site and happens so frequently it makes browsing on mobile a real endeavor for me. It won't let me go back and I have to close the tab, open a new tab, and go back to gbatemp. I only get it when I'm browsing forums, never on the homepage. I don't have to touch anything to trigger it, about 30 seconds after opening the page listing the posts (or in a post) it redirects me. I've tried 2 browsers (chrome and default browser) on 3 mobile devices (2 phones, 1 tablet, all Android) and the result is the same and it's been going on for a few months starting off doing it every so often to now it's nearly every time I'm on the site. After a while (usually between 3-7 times) it does stop temporarily, but it's a pain to have to close this popup and try again so many times just to view the site without interruption for a while.
I don't mind the other ads, they are necessary to keep gbatemp alive and I appreciate the site enough to whitelist it to help earn ad revenue. They aren't intrusive like this one sending me to an obvious scam and forcing me to close my tab and start over just to happen again and again. I love gbatemp, I visit the site most every day and It's a shame that 1 annoying ad is making it so difficult for me use the site on my phone.
I know I've gone on long enough, but the popup came 4 times trying to get to this forum so I could post my concern. I think the only reason I put up with it is because I've been a member here for years and love the site so it's worth it for me to put up with it so I can stay up to date on new Homebrew. If I was new to the site, after the third try I would have given up and possibly not come back and I think that's a real problem. Maybe it's just me that's getting them, but Im hoping that by voicing my problem, someone could look into this and shed a little light on the matter.
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thanks, this has been reported.
but what would be really useful is if you could copy/paste the URL of the ad here so we can forward it to the ad network.


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Удроу Харелсън () е американски актьор, носител на награди "Еми" и "Сателит", по два пъти е номиниран за награди "Сатурн" и "Оскар" и три пъти е номиниран за "Златен глобус". Известни филми с негово участие са "Белите не могат да скачат", "Убийци по рождение", "Влакът трезор", "Няма място за старите кучета", "Zombieland", "Игрите на глада", сериалите "Бар Наздраве", "Уил и Грейс", "Истински детектив" и други.

Биография
Уди Харелсън е роден на 23 юли 1961 г. в Мидланд, Тексас, но израства в Охайо след като родителите му се развеждат през 1964. Баща му Чарлз Харелсън е професионален наемен убиец и е осъден на доживотен затвор за убийството на федерален съдия в Сан Антонио през 1979.

В детството си Уди страда от дислексия и хиперактивност.

През 2008 г. се жени за бившата си лична асистентка Лаура Луи, с която са двойка от 1990. Двамата имат три дъщери.

Кариера

Уди става световноизвестен с участието си в сериала "Бар Наздраве", в ролята на бармана Уди Бойд. Номиниран е общо девет пъти за награда "Еми", от които печели веднъж през 1989 г. за ролята си в "Бар Наздраве". През 2001 г. участва в няколко поредни епизода на излъчвания и в България сериал "Уил и Грейс", в ролята на новото гадже на Грейс.

След успеха в телевизията Уди пробива и на голям екран, партнирайки си с приятеля си Уесли Снайпс в "Белите не могат да скачат" (1992) и "Влакът трезор" (1995). Кариерата на Харелсън придобива нова насока след главната му роля в "Народът срещу Лари Флинт" (1996) на Милош Форман, за която е номиниран за "Оскар" и за "Златен глобус". След филма Харелсън е канен за участие и в сериозни филми като "Тънка червена линия" (1998).

През 2008 участва с Уил Смит в драмата "Седем души", а през 2009 г. в касовия хит на Роланд Емерих "2012". През 2014 г. изиграва ролята на щатския детектив Мартин "Марти" Харт в първия сезон на криминалния минисериал на HBO – "Истински детектив", където си партнира с Матю Макконахи. За ролята си е номиниран за наградата "Еми" в категорията "Най-добър актьор в драматичен сериал".

Активист
Уди Харелсън е известен застъпник за легализирането на марихуаната. Освен това е екоактивист и строг вегетарианец.

Често прави публични изказвания срещу Войната в Ирак. Живее със семейството си в Сан Хосе, Коста Рика.

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using Arc::TestGroup;
using Arc::TestResult;

TestResult Test_WOE_GameTime_ElapsedMS( void )
{
	GameTime gameTime;
	gameTime.setTargetFPS(60.0);

	double total = 0.0;
	double step = 1000.0 / 60.0;

	for (int i = 0; i < 10; ++i)
	{
		gameTime.updateTime(step);
		total += step;
	}

	if (gameTime.getTotalElapsedMS() != total)
		return TestGroup::Failure("Invalid Result");

	return TestGroup::Success();
}

TestResult Test_WOE_GameTime_DeltaMS( void )
{
	GameTime gameTime;
	gameTime.setTargetFPS(60.0);

	gameTime.updateTime(1000.0 / 60.0);

	if (gameTime.getDeltaMS() != (1000.0 / 60.0))
		return TestGroup::Failure("Invalid Result");

	return TestGroup::Success();
}

TestResult Test_WOE_GameTime_DeltaMod( void )
{
	GameTime gameTime;
	gameTime.setTargetFPS(60.0);

	gameTime.updateTime(1000.0 / 60.0);

	if (gameTime.getDeltaMod() != 1.0)
		return TestGroup::Failure("Invalid Result");

	gameTime.updateTime(1000.0 / 120.0);

	if (gameTime.getDeltaMod() != 2.0)
		return TestGroup::Failure("Invalid Result");

	return TestGroup::Success();
}

TestResult Test_WOE_GameTime_TargetFPS( void )
{
	GameTime gameTime;
	gameTime.setTargetFPS(60.0);

	if (gameTime.getTargetFPS() != 60.0)
		return TestGroup::Failure("Invalid Result");

	return TestGroup::Success();
}

TestResult Test_WOE_GameTime_CurrentFPS( void )
{
	GameTime gameTime;
	gameTime.setTargetFPS(60.0);

	gameTime.updateTime(1000.0 / 60.0);

	if (gameTime.getCurrentFPS() != 60.0)
		return TestGroup::Failure("Invalid Result");

	gameTime.updateTime(1000.0 / 120.0);

	if (gameTime.getCurrentFPS() != 30.0)
		return TestGroup::Failure("Invalid Result");

	return TestGroup::Success();
}

TestResult Test_WOE_GameTime_CurrentFPSPercent( void )
{
	GameTime gameTime;
	gameTime.setTargetFPS(60.0);

	gameTime.updateTime(1000.0 / 60.0);

	if (gameTime.getCurrentFPSPercent() != 1.0)
		return TestGroup::Failure("Invalid Result");

	gameTime.updateTime(1000.0 / 120.0);

	if (gameTime.getCurrentFPSPercent() != 0.5)
		return TestGroup::Failure("Invalid Result");

	return TestGroup::Success();
}

TestResult Test_WOE_GameTime_FrameDelayMS( void )
{
	GameTime gameTime;
	gameTime.setTargetFPS(60.0);

	if (gameTime.getFrameDelayMS() != (1000.0 / 60.0))
		return TestGroup::Failure("Invalid Result");

	return TestGroup::Success();
}

void TestGroup_WOE_GameTime( TestGroup& group )
{
	group.addTest("Test_WOE_GameTime_ElapsedMS",			Test_WOE_GameTime_ElapsedMS);
	group.addTest("Test_WOE_GameTime_DeltaMS",				Test_WOE_GameTime_DeltaMS);
	group.addTest("Test_WOE_GameTime_DeltaMod",				Test_WOE_GameTime_DeltaMod);
	group.addTest("Test_WOE_GameTime_TargetFPS",			Test_WOE_GameTime_TargetFPS);
	group.addTest("Test_WOE_GameTime_CurrentFPS",			Test_WOE_GameTime_CurrentFPS);
	group.addTest("Test_WOE_GameTime_CurrentFPSPercent",	Test_WOE_GameTime_CurrentFPSPercent);
	group.addTest("Test_WOE_GameTime_FrameDelayMS",			Test_WOE_GameTime_FrameDelayMS);
}

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Stevie Wonder has revealed that he's taking a break from performing to undergo a kidney transplant this September.
The Motown legend took a moment onstage at London's BST Festival on Saturday (July 6) to break the news to the crowd.
"I'm all good, I'm all good, all good, I have a donor and it's all good," he assured fans after informing them of the upcoming surgery. "I want you to know, I came here to give you my love and thank you for your love. You ain't got to hear no rumors. I told you what's up. I am good. I love you and God bless you."
The moment, this evening at Hyde Park, Stevie Wonder told us why he would be taking a break from performing…. pic.twitter.com/pwfjnczGKx
— Aleem Maqbool (@AleemMaqbool) July 6, 2019
Wanting to prevent any false reports spreading about his health, Wonder explained that he had decided to reveal the news himself.
"I love you," Wonder said as he was leaving the stage. "God bless you. And until we get together again, I send you love from up above."
Wonder's comments follow a Detroit Free Press report last week that said the singer was "battling a serious but manageable health issue"; prior to that, in late June, a YouTube video claimed that Wonder was suffering from kidney failure. Rumors continued to swirl after Wonder bowed out of his appearance at Detroit's Rhythm & Blues Hall of Fame ceremony.Despite the impending surgery, Wonder still plans on completing his tour, which continues July 9th in Dublin.
Grammy Salute to Motown's 60th Anniversary Set to Tape Feb. 12: Exclusive
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The staff of the Lincoln Lawrence Franklin Regional Library shall make every effort to provide a safe and comfortable environment for patrons and staff. In the event of emergency, the safety of patrons and staff shall take precedence over any other concern.
Weather or Storm Related Emergencies.
Staff shall monitor any approaching weather conditions likely to affect the library. Use of radio, television or Internet broadcasts, telephone contacts with emergency personnel, visual inspection and any other form of information gathering shall be used. If conditions are such to require taking immediate shelter, staff shall calmly but quickly move everyone in the library to the designated safety area.
Staff and patrons shall remain in these areas until conditions improve. An incident report shall be filed by the senior staff member present.
All libraries are equipped with smoke detectors and/or fire alarms. In the event of a fire alarm or any suggestion of danger from any source, staff shall quickly ascertain that the alarm is not a false alarm (caused, for example, by burned popcorn in the meeting room). If there is even the slightest doubt, evacuate the building immediately.
If the situation can be controlled with a fire extinguisher, the staff member shall do so immediately.
If the source of danger is real or cannot be determined, evacuate the building immediately and notify the proper authorities (911) from a location outside of the library. Note: the alarm system at the Lincoln County Public Library automatically notifies fire and/or police officials. It is still a good idea to call 911.
Any time the library must be evacuated, the staff shall quickly but calmly patrol the entire building, removing all patrons and staff. Primary concern is for human life.
Following any evacuation, staff shall re-group in the designated area out of harm's way.
When a patron or staff member exhibits medical distress, emergency medical support (911) shall be called. Staff shall follow the instructions of the emergency personnel.
The Lincoln County Public Library has a public elevator which is regularly inspected to assure maximum safety. Should the elevator not function properly in any way, the elevator company shall be notified for immediate service. Should the elevator become stuck between floors with passengers, staff shall immediately call 911 as well as the elevator company to obtain help. After an incident, the elevator shall not be used until it is properly repaired and certified safe.
During any emergency, staff shall follow the instructions of emergency personnel. Any time an alarm goes off or any notice of danger is received, an incident report shall be filed.
Collections and Facilities—Lincoln County Public Library.
The library is strongly committed to protecting its collections and other properties from loss, theft, mutilation or any other harm. The library is committed to protecting its building and physical plant from any harm. The special nature of the art and archives included in the Lincoln County Public Library's collection requires special attention.
The library controls entrance and exit of all visitors and staff. Electronic anti-theft systems are positioned at all public exits which will sound an alarm if library materials are attempted to be removed inappropriately for any reason. Alarms will sound when any emergency exit is activated. Cameras are positioned inside and outside the building to monitor and record all activity. Staff procedures are established to deal with inappropriate behavior. Police are contacted as needed.
Smoke and Fire detectors automatically notify the fire department as well as sounding an alarm.
After hours building protection includes motion sensors, glass breakage sensors, entrance sensors, cameras and other security protections throughout the building. Security is monitored 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and automatically notifies police and/or fire departments as well as senior library staff. After-hours access to the building is provided only through a code-locked door and protected by security alarms. Infrared cameras record constantly and recordings are maintained for at least 30 days. Exterior lighting is provided around building and parking lots. In addition, the library cooperates fully with the Mississippi School of the Arts which shares the block. The school has a sophisticated video recording system protecting all outdoor areas.
Staff only areas are protected by code-locked entrances. All storage areas are access, climate and humidity controlled.
Library collections are monitored and inventoried on a regular schedule using the CREW method for the Regular Collection and to monitor conditions and needs of the Permanent Collections. In the event of heavy rains, available sandbags are placed at entrances potentially affected by water. In the event of catastrophic storms, valuable items are removed to secure storage areas.


Have you ever noticed, when reading the Gospels, how often we are told that Jesus noticed something, saw something? We are frequently told that he observed those around him: "Seeing the woman…," "seeing the man …," "seeing the people...," "seeing their faith …,"–even noticing small details of people's expressions: "seeing he had become sad…" (Luke 18:24).
It is clear that Jesus was observant, and although his eyes took in no more than those of others, it is clear that rather than just looking at people Jesus saw them in a way that others did not – it is as if he thought about everyone he saw. Do we have that kind of focus, or do we go through each day so busy and absorbed in our own lives that we are conscious of others, but not clearly seeing them in focus? The truth is, we can't love without looking – seeing – comprehending. Perhaps part of the answer is that if we see ourselves as the servants of others, we will see them differently – as Christ did.
The apostle Paul put it this way: "In your relationships with one another, have the same mindset as Christ Jesus: Who … made himself nothing by taking the very nature of a servant…" (Philippians 2:5-7). Think of an attentive waiter in a fine restaurant, or a rich person's personal servant. A servant certainly watches those he is responsible for – staying aware and looking out for any need that may occur. And a person's servant doesn't just stop at noticing the need – the servant obviously acts swiftly to take care of it.
That's what the Gospels show was the natural corollary of Jesus seeing people the way he did – he didn't stop at seeing them, he immediately responded to what he saw: "seeing the woman he said …," "seeing their faith he [healed]…," "seeing the crowd he [asked] 'Where are we to buy bread, so that these people may eat?'" (John 6:5). Jesus saw and then acted with compassion according to what he saw. So seeing people in a focused way was only the first half of what he accomplished with his observant attitude. Always, the seeing led to acting in some manner in order to help those who needed help.
We too can accomplish so much more when we train our minds to really see the people around us, to focus on them and to ask ourselves what do they need and is there a way we can serve them. It's not just about giving physical things; it's just as much about seeing people's emotional and spiritual needs. But it takes a kind of awakening of the eyes to see like that – we won't do it unless we think about doing it. Perhaps that's part of what the prophet Isaiah meant when he wrote: "Then the eyes of those who see will no longer be closed…" (Isaiah 32:3). He wasn't talking about the blind, but those who see coming to really see. That may primarily mean coming to see spiritual truth, of course, but it can also mean coming to see others as we should see them – through the eyes of a servant.


AL-ROCK Mobile Laser Welder ⋆ Alpha Laser U.S.
The AL- ROCK is the world's first mobile robot laser welder for targeted laser hardening of metal surfaces. Forget about time-consuming dismounting of heavy components – simply drive the laser with its self-propelled crawling chassis directly to the part to be hardened.
Note: The AL-ROCK Mobile Laser Welder may have different configurations, which can be read in full detail by viewing the PDF.
The AL- ROCK mobile laser welder is the world's first mobile robot for targeted laser hardening of metal surfaces.
Forget about time-consuming dismounting of heavy components – simply drive the laser with its self-propelled crawling chassis directly to the part to be hardened. On site, the flexible, wide sweeping robot arm easily reaches even the most challenging workpieces.
In free 3D movements, the AL-ROCK's laser beam precisely follows workpiece contours, such as on tracks along complex closing edges. Burlings, scars, or single dots are not a problem. The only requirement for the laser is free access to the workpiece surface to be treated.
You can also use the AL- ROCK laser robot for laser welding, laser powder welding or for build-up welding with welding wire.


Information technologies are permeating all areas of education and becoming increasingly more accessible to a wider student population. This paper considers a one year pilot study involving 10 student teachers who created an online course and evaluated its use during their school placement. The use of the Open Source software MOODLE is discussed as an alternative teaching tool and how it can be used as a mechanism for encouraging reflection and evaluation of wider pedagogical issues by offering a focal point for student teachers to apply their knowledge of how children learn in a real context. The ease with which these trainee teachers can adapt and adopt these new technologies in the classroom environment is also evaluated.
Cowan, P. (2007). Encouraging reflection on pedagogical practices through the use of MOODLE. In C. Montgomerie & J. Seale (Eds.), Proceedings of ED-MEDIA 2007--World Conference on Educational Multimedia, Hypermedia & Telecommunications (pp. 29-36). Vancouver, Canada: Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education (AACE). Retrieved April 26, 2019 from https://www.learntechlib.org/primary/p/25354/.
Becta (2002) ICT supporting teaching: Developing effective practice. Becta ICT report. Becta (2004) What the research says about Virtual Learning Environments in Teaching and Learning. Becta ICT Research document.
Britain, S and Liber, O (2000) A framework for pedagogical evaluation of VLEs. JISC Report 41.
Coomey, M. And Stephenson, J. (2001). Online learning: it is about dialogue, involvement, support and control– according to the research. In Stephenson, J. (Ed.) Teaching and learning online: pedagogies for new technologies. London: Kogan Page.
Cox, M, Webb, M, Abbott, C, Blakeley, B, Beauchamp, T, and Rhodes, V (2003). ICT and Attainment. A report for Becta on behalf of DfES.
DfES (2004). Towards a Unified E-learning Strategy.
Kyriakidou, M. (1999) Electronic conferencing: promoting a collaborative community with learning opportunities for developing teachers. Paper presented at the BERA annual conference in Brighton.
Monteith, M and Smith, J (2001) Learning in a virtual campus: the pedagogical implications of students' experiences. Innovations in Education and Teaching International, 38, 2, 119132.
Palloff, P. And Pratt, K. (2003). The Virtual Student: A profile guide to working with online learners. San Francisco: Jossey Bass.
Throne, K. (2003). Blended learning: how to integrate online learning and traditional learning. London: Kogan Page.


Why must I suffer? Every person hurts different. Escaping the reality of pain by eating, drinking, or spending hours on Facebook merely prevents us from seeing what is truth and reality, and dealing with it. It wasn't God's intention when He created us that we ignore or medicate emotional pain. Dealing with our pain is essential for growth and healing to proceed. Join pastoral counselor Kimberly and learn how what hurts you can ultimately help you.


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Jack Harrison Takes a Route To the Premiership Similar to Deandre Yedlin
Jack Harrison, previously on NYCFC of the MLS, just signed a deal with Manchester City.
By Ben Weiss@ben_weiss Updated Feb 1, 2018, 6:29pm GMT
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Yedlin!!!
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Before, I made the mistake thinking Jack Harrison was an American... wishful thinking. But the young Englishmen still has similarities to Deandre Yedlin and other MLS players that I think should be pointed out.
For all MLS fans out there, Jack Harrison has just signed for Manchester City. Harrison who previously played for Manchester City's sister club, NYCFC, will be immediately loaned out to Middlesbrough of the Championship and will finish the season there. Although we will not see Jack play in the Premier League, it is good news to hear that he may be competing in the top flight as soon as next season. A feat that should not go unrecognized.
It is not often that you see a player move from the MLS to the Premier League. Actually, it is usually the opposite! But for Harrison, he is one of the few recent players to do so. Let's take a look at some others.
Let's start with Deandre Yedlin who, unlike Harrison, is an American and was homegrown by the Seattle Sounders of the MLS. Yedlin was 19 when he first started playing for the Sounders. Yedlin's fantastic rookie season in 2013 did not go unnoticed, as Tottenham would sign him to a four-year contract later in 2014 but, unlike Harrison, stayed in the MLS to play another season. The rest is history for Yedlin and is now a consistent starter for the Toon.
He's fast!
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Matt Miazga (20 at the time) was a year younger than Jack Harrison when he was transferred from the New York Red Bulls to Chelsea for 4.14 million pounds in early 2016. That 4.14 million pounds is a transfer record for a player leaving the MLS for the Premier League (Transfermarkt). Like Yedlin, Miazga was a homegrown prospect for the Red Bulls and only took him a few seasons, and great performances against star MLS players like Giovinco and David Villa, to be recognized by big clubs in England.
Here's a name that almost everyone will know; Tim Howard. Tim Howard will always be remembered as one of the greatest goalkeepers in USMNT history with remarkable performances in the 2014 World Cup. But Howard started his career with the MLS and played a handful of seasons there before being transferred to Manchester United, at the age of 24, where he would instantly start. Although Howard would not stay at Man United for very long, Howard's career in the Premier League was long lasting, making a total of 399 appearances, the majority of those being with Everton. 19 of those Premier League appearances came against Newcastle, where he would go 11-5-3, conceding only 20 goals.
Last guy I want to address is Clint Dempsey, another American legend. Dempsey was drafted in the 2004 MLS SuperDraft at 8th overall and would make an instant impact in his rookie season with the New England Revolution. Dempsey's transfer to Fulham was, at the time, a record transfer fee from the MLS (2.7 milliion pounds) and was the youngest to do so in his time at the age of 23. Dempsey enjoyed a rather successful career as a striker, even scoring the clinching goal for Fulham that would keep them up from Relegation in the 2006-2007 season, his first year in the Premier League. His career in the EPL would last 8 seasons, making 218 appearances and scoring 57 goals. Against Newcastle, Dempsey would score 4 goals in 10 matches.
Jack Harrison is in very exclusive company with his signing with Manchester City. Hopefully the Premier League can see his talent very soon.


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Note: Branford Park, Hanby Park and the Botanical Reserve are dog exercise areas.
Start Location: Branford Park car park, left off Maitai Valley Road before Gibbs Bridge.
From the car park area, take the track left through the bush alongside Branford Park. Coming out at the southern end of Branford Park*, walk down to the end of the grass by the old quarry. Carry on down the footpath and turn right by the Maitai letter boxes to follow the signs over the lower part of the hill to the Botanics playing field.
Cross the field and head for the Hardy Street footbridge over the Maitai River. Turn left to follow the Maitai River track. You will pass under Nile Street Bridge and Cloustons Bridge**. Follow the track past Hanby Park and Black Hole, a popular summer swimming spot. The other side of the river has barbecues and a picnic area. When you reach Gibbs Bridge, leave the Maitai Track to cross the bridge and the Maitai Valley Road to return to your start point.
Options *A harder option is to head to the summit of the Centre of NZ or head up the track next to the bike slalom course (see optional route marked on map).
**Before passing under Cloustons Bridge, head up Nile Street East and take the short track up the hill and to the left to see great views of the Maitai Valley and Nelson.


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Financial Industry Should Be Next Growth Engine
Financial Services Commission Vice Chairman Rhee Chang-yong speaks about ways of stabilizing financial markets in a meeting with research center heads from local brokerages at the Banker's Club in Myeongdong, Seoul, last October. / Korea Times
By Rhee Chang-yong
Vice Chairman of Financial Services Commission
Feb. 25 marks the end of the first year under the administration of President Lee Myung-bak. If I were to pick the government ministry that had been the busiest year so far, I would be tempted to say that it was the Financial Services Commission (FSC). Indeed, looking back, it almost seems as if we spent several years, not one, dealing with a wide array of urgent, yet complex, policy challenges in the midst of a global financial crisis.
For the first half of 2008, the FSC focused on regulatory reform with the resolve to advance Korea's financial industry to the next level. This was a priority because the Lee Myung-bak administration held high expectations for the financial industry as a new engine of growth for the economy.
There is a good reason for this. For the past five decades, Korea's manufacturing industries have made enormous strides and have enabled Korea to emerge as the world's thirteenth largest economy. Nowadays, Korea's manufacturing powerhouses like Samsung Electronics, Hyundai Motors, and POSCO are global brand names that consumers and businesses worldwide easily recognize and trust.
Korea's financial industry, on the other hand, has lumbered through a less stellar path. That is, the industry was historically relegated to the sidelines only to prop up the country's booming manufacturing industries and too often teetered under the weight of heavy-handed government regulation. As a result, Korea fell short of creating a truly dynamic market environment where well-capitalized and globally competitive financial service firms, backed by abundant domestic savings, could emerge and thrive.
The administration of President Lee took office with a bold vision to create a free and competitive market environment where the financial industry can emulate the success of the manufacturing industry. And this was the backdrop from which the FSC formulated and implemented a series of policy initiatives on deregulation, privatization, and financial globalization.
In respect of deregulation, all the rules and regulations were closely scrutinized and those determined to be unnecessary were swiftly repealed. At the same time, the FSC beefed up consumer and market protection measures. We also drafted legislation on the privatization of government stakes in Korea Development Bank and other financial institutions with the goal of enhancing efficiency and competition in the banking sector and fostering the growth of home-grown global banking institutions. We also stepped up our work on drafting regulations in support of the Financial Investment Services and Capital Markets Act, which promises to significantly reinvigorate Korea's capital markets.
Korea, like many advanced economies, was badly hit by the global financial crisis that quickly spread across markets following the collapse of Lehman Brothers last September. Although the crisis unfolded in the United States, its impact on the Korean economy was unexpectedly severe.
For one, foreign investors withdrew approximately $19 billion from Korea's stock markets _ one of the most liquid markets among the emerging countries _ during the second half of 2008 alone. Notwithstanding foreign exchange reserves of $240 billion, the Korean won also tumbled under pressure from incessant but groundless speculations over a looming currency crisis and from the ``stigma'' of having experienced a major financial crisis more than a decade earlier. Since then, Korea's policymakers have had to contend with two exigencies: securing legislative approval for the financial market reform packages and extinguishing the fire sparked by the global financial crisis.
Early on, the FSC identified what ailed the market and acted decisively. First and foremost, the flagging investor confidence had to be reversed in order to stem the slide of the Korean won. So we reassured the market by earnestly disseminating information on the scale of foreign liabilities and the foreign exchange reserves in the most transparent fashion and by issuing foreign debt guarantees for domestic banks. It must also be said that the currency swap arrangement the Bank of Korea reached with the U.S. Federal Reserve on October 30 was instrumental in reversing the slide of the Korean won.
Second, we contained the impact of the crisis by injecting hefty liquidity to the credit market. In a coordinated move, the Bank of Korea aggressively cut interest rates with an eye to holding back mortgage loan defaults that could spill over to banks and hamper their ability to lend. A bond fund of 10 trillion won was also quickly set up to keep credit flowing in the market.
Third, we encouraged continued bank lending to moderate the contraction of the real economy. In this endeavor, public credit guarantee funds were expanded to facilitate credit flows to small- and medium-sized enterprises, and a bank recapitalization fund of 20 trillion won was set up to help banks shore up their capital and step up their lending. The FSC also took steps to augment support to small business owners and low-income families in obtaining credit.
Fourth, the government reinstituted the business restructuring scheme that it had used successfully during the crisis years in late 1990s to eliminate market uncertainties associated with troubled companies and their creditor banks. In the first round of restructuring, the creditor institutions selected 16 construction firms and shipbuilders for workout, and our expectation is that this will be an ongoing process with more to come, if necessary.
The crisis response by the government to date will not measure up to everyone's expectations in every aspect, but I suspect that it merits better a passing grade. In responding to the impact of the global financial crisis, both the government and the market benefited from the legal and institutional arrangements and understanding that were established during the 1997 financial crisis.
To be sure, the global financial crisis is very much ongoing and its impact will continue to reverberate throughout the global economy for some time to come. Because Korea is an open economy with comparatively heavy reliance on international trade and finance, we do expect further difficulties ahead as the crisis runs its course.
But there should be no doubt about the fundamental strengths and the resilience of the Korean economy. Korea's fiscal position continues to remain sound, its world-class exporters are on a firm footing, its agenda for economic renewal and revitalization is on track, and its lessons from the earlier crisis are well heeded.
So I am more than optimistic that Korea will yet again prove the skeptics wrong and overcome challenges it faces. In many ways, we are paving a new road for the future, and we do expect to encounter unforeseen obstacles ahead. But every one of us at the FSC is forging ahead with paving the new road, a bold vision to transform Korea's financial industry into the next engine of growth. Even in times of daunting adversity, it's a worthy goal to pursue and we intend to get it done.
Who IS Rhee Chang-yong?
Financial Services Commission (FSC) Vice Chairman Rhee Chang-yong, 48, has spearheaded the country's countermeasures against the ongoing financial crisis.
Under his stewardship, the FSC has come up with preeemptive policies to minimize the negative effect of the financial distress over the past year.
After graduating from Seoul National University, he obtained his Ph.D. in economics at Harvard University in 1989 and he taught at the University of Rochester in New York.
Five years later, he returned to Seoul National University, his alma mater, to take a professor's job and gained prominence as a top-tier economist here.
He assumed the vice chairmanship of the FSC, the country's top financial policymaker, last March under the Lee Myung-bak administration.
voc200@koreatimes.co.kr


After going for a while without a laser printer, I finally broke down and bought an HP-LaserJet 1320. It has almost all of the features of the old HP4P with around four times the speed and built-in double-sided printing.
It has nearly the same footprint as the the old 4P but is approximately twice as tall. It seems quite a bit quieter though, obviously, I can't compare them directly.
For the last day or so, I have been testing out many of the features of this new toy. I like the ability to print manuals (including its own) in "booklet" mode. This allows a 172 page manual to be printed on 43 letter sized sheets in proper order for binding. Now I'm learning how to bind these manuals (more on that in another post).
It will be interesting in the long run to see if this printer has anywhere near the reliability as the old one. On an interesting note, this one cost less that 40% of what the old one cost 13 years ago.
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From my point of view, going 8 days without a laser printer does not add up to "going for a while without a laser printer" but I'm not the tech geek of this household so my tolerance level of going without would definitely be longer than yours. And the high speed/double side printing on this new toy is VERY impressive!
Nice comment Jan 😉 To me, 8 days would also be forever.
Double sided printing would be very useful to me too! I'm thinking that you'll really enjoy the new HP. I've had my HP Laserjet for about 4 years now and love the speed and quiet operation.


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Agreement with Japanese Science and Technology Agency Adds User Value Worldwide and Helps Fulfill the Agency's Science and Technology Mission
Seattle – October 25, 2011 – Serials Solutions®, a business unit of ProQuest® LLC, today announced it has signed an agreement with the Japan Science and Technology Agency (JST) to enable the discovery of its Japan Science and Technology Information Aggregator, Electronic (J-Stage) content from the Summon™ web-scale discovery service. With the inclusion of J-Stage, researchers all over the world will now be able to discover full-text articles from peer-reviewed Japanese academic society journals for their research projects.
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Home » » Who Killed the Tijuana Photojournalist? Both the CAF and the CJNG Are Accused
Who Killed the Tijuana Photojournalist? Both the CAF and the CJNG Are Accused
By HEARST 1/28/2022 11:22:00 AM 11 comments
"HEARST" and "Sol Prendido" for Borderland Beat
The gun used to kill photojournalist Margarito Martínez was used in five previous 2020 shootings that were associated with the Cartel Jalisco Nueva Generation (CJNG). Margarito had also recently gotten into a dispute with a man allegedly involved with a group from the Arellano Félix organization (Cártel Arellano Félix, CAF) led by David López Jimenez, alias "El Lobo".
These potential culprits will be examined in the following story, which includes a detailed timeline of the homicide, the medical autopsy findings, and an examination of the ballistic evidence trying his murder to cartel organizations.
As previously covered on Borderland Beat, the photojournalist Margarito Martínez Esquivel was murdered on the morning of Monday, January 17, 2022. Martínez Esquivel worked as a journalist for Zeta Tijuana magazine and as a "fixer" assisting international outlets including the BBC, The San Diego Union-Tribune and Los Angeles Times. He was 49 years old at the time of his death and had a two decade long career covering crime in the Baja California border city of Tijuana.
A month before his homicide, Martínez had made an official complaint about threats he had received via Facebook pertaining to his work as a journalist in order to receive specially allocated protections offered by the government.
His Funeral & The Vigils
On the morning of Friday, January 21, 2021, family and friends gathered together to bid farewell to Martínez with a funeral mass held at Our Lady of the Sacred Heart church in Tijuana, followed by a burial at the Santa Gema cemetery.
"He was a great man, someone who gave us everything," said his wife, Elena Frausto, as she left the church.
His friend and colleague, Jesus Aguilar, who also covered the police beat said of Martínez "He taught me many things and the truth is, it hurts me a lot that he is not here anymore."
Later that same day, a vigil organized by his colleagues in journalism was held at the monument known as Las Tijeras in downtown Tijuana. Reporters, photographers, and media directors placed candles, flowers, and photographs under the monument, and shared personal stories and memories they had of working with Martínez.
Journalists from the nearby cities of Ensenada and Mexicali held their own demonstrations during the week of his homicide. In Mexicali, journalists held a symbolic protest in his honor on January 19, 2022. In Ensenada, journalists collectively wrote a letter demanding justice and punishment for the perpetrator of Martínez's homicide. They then hand delivered their letter to the police Homicide Unit on January 20, 2022.
Then on January 23, 2022, a second Tijuana journalist named Lourdes Maldonado López was found dead of an apparent homicide in the Santa Fe neighborhood. The murder of two journalists within the city in the course of a week prompted the governor, Marina del Pilar Ávila, to announce that they would appoint a special prosecutor to investigate the murders of both Martinez Esquivel and Lourdes Maldonado.
Additionally, a federal government support task force was established in order to aid and assist the investigation into the murders. The task force has specialists from the National Intelligence Center, the National Defense Secretariat, the Navy, the National Guard and the Anti-Kidnapping Coordination.
The Timeline of Events in the Homicide
On the morning of Monday, January 17, 2022, Margarito Martínez Esquivel was at his home located on 5 de Mayo Street in the Sanchez Taboada neighborhood of Tijuana, with his wife and his daughter.
At around 9:00 am Margarito's wife María Elena told him that she was leaving for work and they said goodbye to each other. Later in the morning, Margarito left his home to cash a check. María Elena returned home later that morning.
At 12:33pm, Tijuana police radio reported that there was a shooting on Laura Méndez Streets in the Playas de Tijuana neighborhood. The man injured by the shooting, Ricardo Figueroa Andrade, was claiming that cartel member "El Dani" was behind the attack. This type of cartel-related shooting was exactly the type of crime scene that Margarito regularly photographed.
Sometime after 12:33 pm, Margarito came back home and parked his vehicle on the street outside. He entered his house and told his wife and daughter that he was just popping in for a minute because he had to leave in order to photograph a shooting he had just heard about on the police scanner. Margarito quickly used the bathroom and within two minutes of entering, Margarito was exiting his house.
As Margarito walked towards his home's front gate, his wife could hear Margarito answering his cell phone and talking to a journalist colleague about what he had heard on the police scanner. Margarito described it was a "5-Bravo", which is a police code which means shots fired. He asked his colleague to get him more details about the location of the shooting and the phone call ended.
After hanging up, Margarito closed his front gate and approached his car which was parked on the street. He opened the driver's side door and had just barely sat down in the driver's seat of his vehicle when a hitman appeared behind him, standing outside the vehicle.
The family believes that when Margarito entered their house, the hitman took the opportunity to crouch down, hiding behind a car nearby. His wife insists that "he was always looking around, and based on his position and expression, it seems that he did not see him coming."
The hitman shot Margarito three times from behind. According to the autopsy, the firearm was held at least 60 centimeters (or 23.6 inches, just under 2 feet) away from Margarito while it was being fired.
His wife and daughter heard the three gunshots from inside their home. Because wife María Elena was in the middle of changing clothes, she asked her 16 year old daughter to go check that Margarito had already left before the gunshots and his car was no longer outside.
The daughter peaked through their front gate and saw that her father's car was still there so she opened the gate and approached the car's driver's side. She saw her father lying injured from multiple gunshot wounds. By then, María Elena was at the open front gate of the house and her daughter ran back towards her crying, almost unable to stand up, while trying to get out that her father had been shot.
María Elena called the emergency phone line asking for medical help, reporting that Margarito was injured with gunshot wounds and to please come quickly. By the time paramedics arrived, Margarito no longer displayed vital signs and was officially declared deceased.
The Autopsy and Forensic Evidence
Dr. Cesar Gonzalez Vaca, head of the Forensic Medical Service in Baja California performed the medical autopsy on the body of Margarito Martínez Esquivel.
According to the initial external examination, Margarito's body showed evidence of three gunshot wounds, all with entry and exit wounds.
"The first one, in the genian region -between chin and cheek- on the left side and exit in the parietal skull region, near the ear on the left side". This shot, forensic experts assume, was hit when Margarito's body was falling towards the steering wheel. It was the one that killed him.
"The second one, with entry in the occipital temporal region -by the ear-, on the left side and exit in the neck, on the right side.
"And the third one, with entry in the parietal temporal region on the left side, and exits frontal on the left side, this one was in the line, it went through a short space of skin", the doctor detailed.
The officially listed cause of death was "perforating wounds of the skull by firearm projectiles".
What looked like surveillance cameras were seen on a neighboring property, however, when the neighbors were asked for the footage they showed officers that the cameras were actually fake or inactive, left up purely as a deterrent for crime.
Ballistic analysis was done on the 9mm bullets and bullet casings found at the crime scene. It was determined that the bullets came from a specific firearm that they had existing records of.
Some possible lines of investigation include:
A dispute with his neighbors.
A former or active member of the CJNG who was known to be in possession of the alleged murder weapon.
A confrontation Margarito had with Angel Peña, a man who covers Tijuana crime. Angel Peña is also allegedly involved in the Cartel Arellano Felix group which reports under David López Jimenez, alias "El Lobo".
A Dispute with His Neighbors
In the immediate aftermath of the shooting, municipal police officers asked Margarito's family if the victim had problems with anyone. The officers were told that their family had been in a dispute since 2018 with two neighbors who lived on the right side of their house over property boundaries and flooding issues. They added that these disputes had become more consistent in the last year.
One of the two neighbors, Juan, was rumored to have fled Tijuana when he heard that Margarito had been shot.
The Martinez family began a legal process to formally identify and define where the property line was in between their home and their neighbors.
On three different occasions, the Martinez family had to call the police to report that their neighbors had thrown manure on their vehicles or blocked parking access with stoves and other large appliances in an act of alleged retaliation. Within police evidence records, there are dozens of photographs and videos which show the manure and items used to block parking, lending credence to the family's claims.
However, Martinez's widow said that "I would be lying if I said I saw any other kind of suspicious activity," from the neighbors.
On the same afternoon that Margarito was shot, the FGE requested all the neighbors present to submit to a sodium rhodizonate test on their skin and clothing.
This test is performed by spraying a weak solution of sodium rhodizonate followed up by the spraying of a buffer solution. The solutions show a visible color reaction if there is a presence of lead in any form, including vaporous lead, particulate lead, lead in primer residues, lead bullet, or shot pellet wipe. It is generally used to test for a pattern of gunshot residue along with the Modified Griess test. The neighbors complied with the requested test and their test results came back negative for lead.
Neighbors also allowed entry to their homes that afternoon when requested and investigators found nothing incriminating.
On the morning of Tuesday, January 18, the FGE agents returned to the neighbors' house for a more thorough search of both neighbor's homes, having now obtained a search warrant. According to weekly magazine Zeta Tijuana, investigators found no incriminating evidence in the second search.
The CJNG Murder Weapon
The ballistics of the 9mm pistol that was used to kill journalist Margarito matched the ballistic signature of a firearm which was used in five previous homicides. These five homicides happened in the summer of 2020, in rapid succession and all within the course of 40 days. Then for 18 months, the ballistic signature of the weapon did not appear in any Tijuana homicide which was examined and tested, the firearm seemingly being left unused.
The five homicides are detailed below.
"The hypothesis is that all these deaths were carried out by the same [criminal] cell, of which there are three detainees," explained one of the investigators.
In October 2020, three of the four men that are believed to have participated in the July 6, 2020, home invasion were arrested. Those three were El Pocho, El Michoacano and El Chepe.
One of the three has already been sentenced to 20 years in prison for homicide in an abbreviated trial. The two others are still awaiting trial and dealing with the legal formalities that come pre-trial.
There is evidence to suggest that all three of the detainees worked as hitmen under the orders of Cristian Jonatan López Sanzen, alias "Cabo 64", a CJNG leader within Tijuana. Cabo 64 is said to work closely with Rodolfo López Arellano, alias "Cabo 30".
With this line of investigation, the FGE is trying to locate the members of this CJNG cell and follow the history of the firearm in the last 18 months.
A Confrontation with Angel Peña, the CAF affiliate
Angel Peña is a local Tijuana man who uses his Facebook page to broadcast live footage of crimes and police-related news. Angel Peña had a confrontation with Margarito Martínez last December, which was broadcast live by both men.
During the December 13, 2022 dispute, Margarito began broadcasting live on Facebook because, as he told the audience, "they came and threatened me". He presumably wanted a recording of any further threats.
After Margarito says this, both men begin talking at once, making it hard to determine what is being said.
When the noise lessens, a male voice (allegedly belonging to Angel Peña) can be heard saying "the only thing I've come to say is don't focus on my identity and my vehicles whenever I'm live broadcasting." Angel Peña apparently was angered because he believed that Margarito had filmed his face and his vehicles, as well as, presumably, their license plates which would identify Peña.
Peña then says "Do not go around saying that I am a halcone of the Sanchez [Taboada neighborhood]." A halcone is a term literally meaning a "hawk", which refers to a low-level cartel member who acts as a lookout, passing on information about police and rival cartel activity in the area.
Angel Peña then talks directly to his Facebook live audience, defending himself by saying "I don't get paid," and "I don't have a need to lick anyone's nuts."
Angel Peña continues, saying to Margarito "I don't care that you run the Tijuana En Guerra or Quemado Malandros pages."
Here he is referring to two popular Facebook groups: Tijuana En Guerra and Quemado Malandros TJ (which translates as Exposing Scumbags TJ). Both Facebook groups cover Tijuana cartel activity and often expose the faces and real identities of cartel figures from the area.
Peña seems to believe that Margarito sent his crime scene photographs to these Facebook groups or personally ran the groups. Margarito can be heard in the video denying that he was involved with either.
Margarito's widow also strongly denies that Margarito ever sent photographs to any Facebook groups. She insists that "He always said he was a photographer, not a policeman. He took and published photos, nothing more".
So, why would an alleged Facebook live crime reporter like Angel Peña be so concerned about being exposed? Well, it's important to note that Peña had previously been identified as a member of a Cártel Arellano Félix (CAF) group that is led by Carlos Omar Barba Preciado, alias "El Charly".
Peña's status as an alleged subordinate of El Charly came to light during a police investigation into a series of kidnappings that occurred in July 2021. Peña was believed to be involved as a subordinate of El Charly in one of these cases, which remain open and still actively under investigation.
All the cases in the series were believed to have been ordered by El Charly, who leads a group which uses colluding municipal police officers to abduct and deliver kidnapping targets. El Charly works under David López Jimenez, alias "El Lobo". For more details on this group, please see this previous Borderland Beat story.
Angel Peña reportedly showed up to the crime scene of Margarito's homicide on January 17 in order to cover the story on Facebook Live. When journalists who were friends of Margarito's saw Angel Peña approaching, they began yelling at him "You did this to him," outraged that Peña would dare to show up to the scene of the murder.
The next day, on January 18, Angel Peña gave an interview to Imagen Noticias where he defended himself against accusations of being involved by saying "I don't hold fear with criminals. Because I feel that they're going to protect us instead of the police. I only ask that the Attorney General Investigate these matters properly. Don't do this because you feel an obligation to the media either. I wouldn't want, as the dead are fond of saying, to be blamed for crimes I didn't commit."
Later in the day, right before midnight, police arrived at Angel Peña's house with a search warrant in hand. Some electronic devices were seized in Peña's house and are currently being reviewed, but the authorities did not find anything that immediately links him to the death of Margarito.
They did however find small amounts of marijuana packages and he was presented before a judge on charges of drug dealing.
"He will get out quickly because it is the first time and there are doses that, although they are classified as drug dealing, can be for personal consumption. We knew that this would happen and that he would accuse everyone, but we could not ignore the drug found in a search," said one of the investigators.
At approximately 7:00 am on the morning of January 26, 2022, a narco banner was hung on the Díaz Ordaz bridge in the La Mesa neighborhood of Tijuana. A second banner, with the same message, was later discovered on Benítez Boulevard, also in La Mesa.
Alleged photos of the banner show text which reads, as translated by Sol Prendido:
To all authorities,
The journalists Margarito Martinez Esquivel was killed by that filthy murderer of innocents David López Jimenez aka El Lobo 20 or La Bacteria. Because he suspected him of controlling the web pages where they speak solely against him and his rejects. Don't try too hard looking for him.
Sincerely, CDS
It should be noted that Alfonso Arzate González, alias "El Aquiles", of the Sinaloa Cartel (CDS) has a long history of accusing CAF's El Lobo of crimes through narcomantas. For a more comprehensive history of the narcomantas from Aquiles against Lobo, please see this previous Borderland Beat story.
This is due to them fiercely contesting each other for control of the Sánchez Taboada neighborhood. Accusations against El Lobo of this kind are to be expected from Aquiles because increased law enforcement scrutiny on his cartel rival could only ever benefit him.
Funeral & Vigils Sources: Zeta Tijuana Article 1, Article 2, Article 3, Article 4, Article 5, San Diego Union Tribune Article 1, Article 2
Culprits Sources: Proceso, San Diego Union Tribune, Zeta Tijuana, Washington Post, Imagen Noticias, Garabato, La Verdad Noticias, Cadena Noticias
Ndrangheta hit
They takes over Tijuana and Baja now
Dumb troll you stick out like a sore thumb.
CdS are good at heating up the plaza
J January 28, 2022 at 12:06 PM
No matter the impunity, this was a move that was made which was made with foresight, if it was one of those celulas.
J January 28, 2022 at 3:27 PM
"made without foresight"
CJNG is good at heating up plazas.
Billy Jean January 28, 2022 at 12:25 PM
It was Cds just like they did in chihuahua
It was CJNG just like they did in Zacatecas and Guanajuato.
CDS hit
Parro January 29, 2022 at 12:36 AM
Comment on the reporting without the bullshit please. A lot to digest up there, without you all going off on a tangent. Read the article and comment on what you know and not what you think
Couldn't of said it better.


A Crowdfunder has been launched for the funeral of a young man who died in a crash near St Austell.
Ryan 'Ray Ray' Taylor lost his life after two cars hit on the A390 at St Mewan on Saturday.
The 26-year-old's family are trying to raise £7000, saying they want to give him "the best send off possible".
"Tragically taken from us all far too soon"
Lisa Taylor paid an emotional tribute and posted an emotional message, thanking locals for their support.
Devon and Cornwall Police are appealing for dashcam footage, as another man remains in hospital.
"A 26-year-old man who died in a fatal collision in St Austell on Saturday [16 March] has been named as Ryan Taylor.
"Mr Taylor sustained fatal injuries after his silver Jaguar XF was in collision with a green Mazda MX5 on the A390 at St Mewan Dip, around 5.30pm.
"The St Austell man was pronounced deceased at the scene.
"The driver of the Mazda, a 32-year-old man from Truro, sustained serious injuries and was taken to Treliske Hospital, where he remains in a critical condition.
"Police officers from the Roads Policing Team, including specialist forensic collision investigators, closed the road for approximately six hours in order to carry out a thorough scene investigation.
"Enquiries are ongoing and police would like to hear from anyone who witnessed the collision or anyone with relevant dash cam footage.
"Please email 101@dc.police.uk or call 101, quoting log 655 of 16 March".
You can read more about the Crowdfunder for Ryan Taylor and find out how to donate here.


Microsoft's first European flagship Store is inching just a little closer to its opening.
We reported earlier that the Oxford Street Store in London has started hiring support staff, according to a number of LinkedIn job ads.
In February The Telegraph reports that the Store was set for a Summer opening, presumably in a few months time.
The change was noticed by "Henry" who posted the above image.
The store will have an open-plan layout with the second floor featuring a lounge, a reception area and an "exploratorium" and will also feature what looks like high-end light fixtures.
Read more what is inside in our earlier post here.


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EXCLUSIVE: Gary Shore (Dracula Untold) is set to direct thriller Red River, written by BAFTA and Oscar-nominated scribe Ronan Blaney. XYZ Films has boarded world sales for the project and is set to shop it to buyers in Cannes this week.


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The 1 Thing Prince William Won't Do When He Inherits His Father's Multi-Million Dollar Estate
Amanda Harding
A lot of things are going to change after Queen Elizabeth dies and Prince Charles finally ascends the throne — a role he's been waiting more than 70 years to fill. Thanks to his mother's good genes and longevity, the Prince of Wales is the longest-serving heir apparent in British history, just like Her Majesty is the longest-reigning monarch.
Royal followers often muse over what will change when Queen Elizabeth inevitably passes away. The event has been meticulously planned for, with specific instructions for what will happen in the hours and days following her passing. But what about later, after she's been laid to rest? What precisely will occur when Prince William steps up and becomes the new heir apparent and Prince of Wales?
The Duke of Cambridge is poised to inherit a huge fortune and estate that Prince Charles currently controls. But there is one thing he swears he won't do.
Prince William | Hannah Peters/Getty Images
Prince William will oversee millions worth of assets
Once Prince Charles becomes king, Prince William will inherit the title Duke of Cornwall and will be in control of the Duchy of Cornwall. This multi-million-dollar estate was established by Edward VIII more than 700 years ago as funding allocated specifically for the heir apparent and his family.
Managing vast sums of money doesn't come naturally to everyone. While Prince William certainly hasn't been hurting for cash previously, this inheritance will come with a whole new level of responsibility that the Duke of Cambridge hasn't had before. But he has a winning strategy planned for that day.
Prince William and Prince Charles | Tim Graham Photo Library via Getty Images
The Duke of Cambridge said he's not planning to 'rock the boat'
Say what you want about Prince Charles' leadership skills, but it's abundantly clear that so far he's been handling the Duchy of Cornwall quite well. And that's precisely why Prince William has no plans to change what's been working.
"I've started to think about how I will inherit the Duchy one day," Prince William told farmers in Prince Charles: Inside The Duchy of Cornwall, as reported by People. "Well, rest assured I'm not going to rock the boat; I'll do much the same as what my father's doing. I'm not so into the architecture — that's the only thing."
Prince Charles has expanded the Duchy of Cornwall
This year, The Prince of Wales's @highgrovegarden is celebrating 25 years of garden tours. #Highgrove25 To mark the anniversary, over the next few days we will be sharing facts and photos from Highgrove's history. The proceeds from the tours are given to The Prince of Wales's Charitable Fund. The Fund was founded in 1979 by HRH and aims to transform lives and build sustainable communities. It supports initiatives such as conservation, health, environment, heritage and youth training projects. by @chrisjacksongetty
A post shared by Clarence House (@clarencehouse) on Jun 10, 2019 at 9:01am PDT
Under Prince Charles' leadership, the Duchy has grown into a thriving estate that supplies $27 million worth of annual income for the royal family. The sprawling acreage includes 130,000 acres of land spanning 23 counties and all along the British coast.
There are 700 tenant farmers who are happy to make their livelihoods here and hope to continue to do so. And it's not just about the money — it's also about the land, and the mission.
As Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall explains in the documentary, the Duchy of Cornwall has a personal connection for her husband Prince Charles. "It's not just a business – it encompasses everything he [Prince Charles] is passionate about, you know, it's the environment, it's sustainability, it's looking after the land, which I think it's generations of families who I think feel sort of looked after and cared for, and I think he minds desperately about that."
Good thing those values will remain even when Prince William takes over.


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Now We Have Benghazi Report Truthers
Some of the loudest torch-and-pitchfork wielding Benghazi investigation enthusiasts weren't satisfied.
By Susie Madrak — December 3, 2014
It's important that they keep those Benghazi fires burning, since they're raking in the contributions over the manufactured outrage. But it still doesn't make it true. Via Talking Points Memo:
When in late November the Republican-controlled House Intelligence Committee released a report finding that there was no direct wrongdoing by Obama administration appointees in the attack on the U.S. consulate in Benghazi, it seemed like the case might finally be closed. After all, this was a panel controlled by a Republicans.
But that's not quite what happened.
Some of the loudest torch-and-pitchfork wielding Benghazi investigation enthusiasts weren't satisfied. Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC) said on CNN he thought the report "is full of crap" and that the House Intelligence Committee had done a "lousy job of policing their own."
"I'm saying that anybody who has followed Benghazi at all knows that the CIA deputy director did not come forward to tell Congress what role he played in changing the talking points," Graham said. "And the only way we knew he was involved is when he told a representative at the White House, I'm going to do a hard review of this, a hard rewrite.
"Rep. Jason Chaffetz (R-UT) agreed, telling the Salt Lake Tribune that Graham "is probably right."
And then on Monday, an op-ed by Sen. Rand Paul (R-KY) ran at Breitbart which skeptically said "a Congressional Committee chaired by Rep. Mike Rogers is telling us no one is responsible because there was no intelligence failure to begin with." Paul's argument was that the House Intelligence Committee's report omitted key details about Benghazi thanks to the Obama administration.
"The Obama Administration has tried to paint members of Congress who ask these questions as somehow being extreme or crazy — and perhaps the House Intelligence Committee will now follow suit."Fox News also published a piece arguing that the "widely-cited" House Intelligence report "cited by the mainstream media" lacked key details about Benghazi.
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