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Algeria - Lifting of the State of Emergency and Implications for
Near-term Stability
On February 3, President Abdelaziz Bouteflika of Algeria announced
that the state of emergency that has been in effect in the country
since 1992 would be lifted "in the very near future." The announcement
follows a series of pro-democracy and civil liberties protests which
have rippled through the country since January 3 and are threatening
to escalate in the coming week. and across the region
By promising a lifting of the emergency laws, the President hopes to
placate the protestors, but also to counteract the armed forces and
remove their tool for exercising control over the populace. The
underlying issue in Algerian politics is the question of presidential
succession and the power struggle between the president and the head
of the Military Directorate of Intelligence and Security (DRS) General
Mohamed "Toufik" Mediene. While the regime appears safe for now, with
a significant[what exactly does significant mean?] protest rally
planned for February 12 in Algiers, the widespread nature of the
protests mean that they could potentially be used as a tool for
change. How this dynamic develops over the coming weeks will determine
the future of the Bouteflika regime.
A Rising Tide of Protest
The recent wave protests broke out in Algeria on the 3rd of January in
Algiers, Oran and Tizi-Ouzou with participants demanding the lifting
of the state of emergency and the opening up of the political and
media arenas. These initial protests were contained by government by
the 10th of January through measures to increase food subsidies;
however a series of 12 self-immolations[link to self immolation
article] over the next two weeks kept tensions high.
On the 20th of January, opposition parties began organizing protests
in defiance of laws prohibiting such actions. On January 21, the
National Coordination Committee for Democratic Change (NCCDC) was
formed by a disparate collection of opposition groups including
opposition party the Rally for Culture and Democracy (RCD), the
Algerian League for the Defence of Human Rights (LADDH) and the
National Independent Union of Algerian Government Staff (SNAPAP)[so
not a political party but a social movement?]. The dissent culminated
with unconfirmed reports claiming as many as 10,000 people turned out
in the north-eastern region of Kabylie on January 30. The NCCDC has
scheduled a march for February 12 in Algiers which it hopes will draw
out further support for the protests.
In response to these developments, President Bouteflika issued a
statement on February 3 promising to lift the state of emergency "in
the very near future" and also emphasizing that protest marches would
be allowed in all areas of the country with the exception of Algiers
as long as the legal conditions for such marches were met.[what are
the SNAPAPAP and other demands? is it just lifting the state of
emergency? do they include that?]
The Underlying Power Struggle and the Question of Succession
While these protests bear strong similarities to those that have swept
North Africa and The Middle East these past few weeks[link to gypo
coverage], they must be assessed in conjunction with the underlying
realities of Algerian politics. In Algeria, the true power rivalry
that has emerged is between President Bouteflika, who is currently
serving his third term as president and has held the position since
1999, and General Mediene. President Bouteflika has achieved stability
in Algeria through the pursuit of a conciliatory policy with radical
Islamists and by reducing the role of the armed forces in politics.
Mediene, widely regarded as the chief power broker and "kingmaker" in
Algerian politics, has held his post since 1990. in other words, more
powerful thatn Bouteflika? [i'm a little confused here, is it that
Mediene wants to take power, i.e. as president, or just to keep
Bouteflika under his thumb? please be very clear what you mean by
'power rivalry']
Recognizing that the dominance of the army in Algerian politics was
unacceptable to Islamist militants and general society? and that
concessions were required to end the civil war conflict which lasted
from 1991 to 2002, the two are reported to have agreed to loosen the
military's grasp, culminating with the resignation of army Chief of
Staff Mohamed Lamari in 2004 was this resignation to make Lamari a
sort of scape goat for the army's behavior?. This process allowed
Bouteflika to present a more peaceful Algeria to the world but also
enabled Mediene to consolidate power behind the scenes. Mediene
consolidated his power by having a possible rival -- Lamari --
The past 18 months has seen this relationship breakdown over questions
of succession and the threat that it poses to the Bouteflika and
Mediene elite's respective business interests, a scenario accelerated
by the president's poor health. It is alleged that attempts by
Bouteflika associates to promote Said Bouteflika, the president's
brother, as a potential successor angered the intelligence chief why
his anger? does Mediene have presidential ambitions, or at least stand
behind someone, and Said got in the way?have the same questions who
almost immediately charged a number of high profile employees of the
state energy company, Sonatrach, with corruption. They were quickly
followed by Minster of Energy Chakib Khelil who was forced to resign
his post. All of those removed were Bouteflika loyalists and the move
was seen as a direct assertion of power by Mediene. Talk of succession
has since subsided so Bouteflika backed off, however a string of high
profile deaths and further corruption proceedings indicate that the
matter remains unresolved.
Neutralizing the Threats
By consenting to protestor demands without agreeing to specific
timelines, Bouteflika hopes to defuse the protests while conceding as
little maneuverability as possible. At the same time, the emergency
laws, while a useful tool for consolidating and wielding power in the
wake of the civil war, may have run their course politically. By
repealing them, Bouteflika is also removing the most significant
remaining enabler of military intelligence's ability to exert control
over Algerian society and could therefore be seen to be protecting
himself against the risk of the power struggle turning against him is
it just military intelligence that exerts dominant control as a result
of the state of emergency? or other branches of the army that aren't
necessarily under Mediene. so this move is REALLY about protecting
from mil/intel and NOT appeasing the protestors???If successful, the
move will therefore serve to weaken his rivals and avoid turning the
protestors directly against his presidency.
Whether the protests come to genuinely threaten the Bouteflika
government are linked firstly, to whether the protestors can organize
to achieve a level of participation not yet witnessed, but ultimately,
to whether Mediene and those loyal to him see the protests as an
opportunity weaken Bouteflika. Given the President's poor health, this
would appear to be a drastic course of action, however Mediene himself
is 72 and may regard the opportunity as too good to ignore.
Nevertheless, the power struggle and prospects of succession remain
the key aspects to watch in the coming weeks
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Look what I found on the deck this AM, next to the bird feeder!!
I've seen them in the trees and on the fence posts and have even seen piles of dove feathers on the ground, but hadn't seen one this close before.
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- Posted by catherinet z5 (My Page) on Tue, Sep 2, 08 at 15:58
What a good pic Anne! When I used to feed the birds, I would often have a female cooper's hawk that would get her lunch at my feeder. The doves seem to be the slowest for getting away from them. I'm not for sure what kind your's is. I've heard its good to put the birdfeeder need alot of shrubbery, so the birds have a quick place to hide. |
- Posted by catherinet z5 (My Page) on Tue, Sep 2, 08 at 16:01
That should read "put the birdfeeder near alot of shrubbery". |
Great picture - it's a juvenile coopers hawk - it looks quite proud! The coopers rarely bother my birds at the back feeder - but the sharp-shinneds will be arriving soon and they seem to prefer the cover of the woods and they are relentless hunters. Luckily the sharpies only stay for 4 months, the coopers are year round here. I enjoy the hawks but really wish they would leave my poor feeder birds alone - I get really attached to my feeder friends! |
He's beautiful, Anne!! What a treat! Well, for those of us that like seeing them, not so much for their "snacks". :( Keep us updated! I wonder if he's looking to adopt you. :D Brenda |
- Posted by chickadeedeedee z 6-7 ish Ohio (My Page) on Thu, Sep 4, 08 at 7:22
Ooooo! He's a beauty. Very good posture too. :-) We used to have a Red tailed and a Cooper's Hawk here all the time. Now they seem to have left after the Turkey Vultures moved in. |
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we are planning a large deck using one of the following: veranda, choice dek, or trex. we will be using these for the decking only so railing systems are not a consideration. this is in an area that freezes each winter (zone 6 i believe). can anyone that has worked with one or more of the above comment on which of the three might be the best alternative? in the past, we have built a choice dek deck and a redwood deck. (too bad we can't afford redwood again.) thanks in advance for your help. kren |
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I was at HD yesterday & asked the guy @ the "Pro Desk" what he thought of veranda & how well it was selling since they had a display on the counter. He said no sales & he wouldn't recommend it. When the folks selling it say that you can figure it's pretty much just junk. I wouldn't recommend any of those composites. Most of the composites cost about the same as imported hardwood so I would say go with the real deal. If you really are sold on the composite thing look at ameradeck, the best composite imo. There are a few others that I would rate ok, but they still have some problems. The negatives with most composites are, expandtion/contraction issues, scratches easily, absorbs stains, mold/mildew, color fading, some are highly flameable & appearance. I do end building a lot of composite decks, not because I recommend them, but because that's what some folks want. Al |
- Posted by martina_21 (My Page) on Fri, Oct 19, 07 at 14:56
Veranda can be confusing as to quality and who makes it. I have been looking into composites for awhile now (still no decision) and read that fiberon makes veranda. People have had positive comments on fiberon so I talked to a guy at fiberon and they don't make the veranda line for all the HD stores just some. Right now I am leaning towards the timber tech earthwood, it has had a lot of positive comments and I think it looks nice. I am trying to look into the all plastic compsites - someone commented on here that timber tech is now making one. It seems to me like this is the next generation of composites, they don't look as nice, more like plastic, but should hold up better. But then again if you take care of your deck then the wood/plastic should be "ok" if you buy the high end stuff. Like I said I still have not made a descion and would like to hear more of peoples comments. Martina |
If you can find the Veranda styles that are manufactured by Fiberon, that's probably a good choice---or just get Fiberon for that matter. I did a lot of research on this and concluded that among "traditional" composites (that is, mix of wood flour and plastics), Evergrain and Fiberon seemed among the best. I like the fact that Fiberon "Pro" series is reversible and I like the look of Fiberon "Tropics" and I believe HD sells Veranda that is really just rebadged versions of these products. If you've decided on composites over wood, you have your reasons and no doubt, there are some advantages to composites such as no painful splinters and no refinishing every couple years. Wood has it's benefits too, but it's a personal choice and the notion that you should pick one over the other is ridiculous---it's all personal choices and personal needs. If you'd consider one that is 100% plastic, Azek Deck/ProCell is pretty nice. I suggest going to the websites and even calling the manufacturers for samples. The Fiberon people were really helpful. |
This is really late in the post time, but Veranda is made by Universal Forest Products. |
- Posted by john_hyatt (My Page) on Sun, Mar 15, 09 at 18:21
Choice is made my Moisture Sheild its a step down product targeted for the box stores.I have used Choice with a coat of finish on it its not to bad on my stairway out 5 years or so. The top end Moisture Shield decking is high grade I can recomend the Juniper 5/4 if a person was going Composite. The earthwood TT looks good,fades a little and is a lot spendy. I dont recomend being the first one up to use the new solid plastic them boys are coming up with. The History of new manmade is not pretty. Drift on over to www.mrdeck.com The Robert has some intersting insite on manmade and a track record building with plastic material. J. |
- Posted by pinkcosmosgarden (My Page) on Fri, Mar 20, 09 at 13:02
Hi. We used a brand called Evergrain, in the Weathered Wood color. It is WONDERFUL. We have had it for 2 years now. |
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Thursday, 29 October 2009
Violet shimmer
I knew shimmery satin was unforgiving, but I loved it. I knew that the demure purple print would make it too casual for evening, too posh for day, but I loved it. I knew the sexy back would need stick-on-bras, but I loved it.
I love how it's sweet yet kinky, demure but sexy, unforgiving yet flattering. I'm so glad I didn't walk away from it. Now I just have to figure out where to wear it too! Suggestions?
And forgive the matchy-matchy outfit I found this pair of old sandals with purple sparkly butterflies in my cupboard and can't quite believe they're still good to go. They were a gift from two unimates about 5 years ago! The right one is from Christina and the left, from Jay. Thanks darlings, I still love them to death!
Dress: Phenomenal @ 1U (RM109)
Shoes: Blay (Gift)
12 comments:
- Meldee said...
Ooh! Loves it! I'd wear it at home for Mr M to perve on me in. But in your case, I dunno! :P
- 29 October 2009 at 11:06
- Alex said...
Um, when you want someone to drag you back to their lair and bonk you caveman style? :)
Wish I had the physique to carry it off meself *sobs* - 29 October 2009 at 11:09
- Kahani said...
Mel & Alex: Right so I shall bring it out when I want to be bonked caveman style. Tee hee.
*lies in wait for man-prey* - 29 October 2009 at 11:27
- Petra said...
er. i didn't know this would elicit caveman bonking.
thought that would be more of the red and black, thigh high boot outfit ;)
with pretty dresses like this i cheat and wear them with a black cardi. then - off it comes at night. - 29 October 2009 at 11:34
- Kahani said...
Pet: No that gets you wild man of the night bonking. Or whip-me-my-mistress bonking. It takes a hint of vulnerability to get the caveman bonking...
- 29 October 2009 at 15:33
- Petra said...
yes, mistress.
- 29 October 2009 at 15:42
- Meldee said...
Oboy. And we wonder why strange men stalk this blog.
- 29 October 2009 at 16:43
- Rey said...
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- 30 October 2009 at 09:21
- Rey said...
Meldee read my mind. Was about to post same comment. So like does this mean I can offer even more suggestive headlines?
Kakaka corset and galoshes, here i come.
I <3 the dress coz I love the lingerie on the go look.
And wow, we are such randy females - 30 October 2009 at 09:22
- Kahani said...
Rey & Mel: *rotfl* We are post feminists baybee!
But yeah who knew this dress would illicit all this. I blame Alex. =P - 30 October 2009 at 11:19
- Eli said...
I come home after a dinner conversation about free-for-all dark rooms and russian roulette style HIV orgies to read this. *blinkety blink blink*
What's the diff between wild man o' the night bonking and caveman style? - 30 October 2009 at 20:00
- Kahani said...
Location and deodorant.
- 1 November 2009 at 00:03


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A Producer and the Pope die at the same time and show up at the pearly gates together. St Peter says to both of them, "Glad to see you. Come on in and see where your heavenly home is."
So they go inside and walk along the golden path to an area where there are glorious palaces on both sides of the street. St. Peter points to the most beautiful of them and says to the Producer, "Here's your place. Have a nice eternity," and he and the Pope continue to walk along the road.
After a couple of miles the gold road turns to cement, and the palaces turn to 4 bedroom estates, and they keep walking. A mile more, and the road turns into black top, and the houses become bungalows. A mile more, and the road turns to dirt, and the houses to hovels.
St. Peter stops in front of the meanest, dirtiest hovel and says to the Pope, "Here's your heavenly home."
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Looking for a skirt pattern - a-line type, pineapple design.
My son is getting married in March in Florida. They are having a "Florida Formal" wedding...no tuxes, guyabera shirts, etc. Obviously a traditional Mother-of-the-bride/groom dress won't work. The color scheme is black and white plus light blue accents. I was thinking of a crocheted dress or tea length skirt. Most of the skirt patterns I've seen are too slim for me. Looking for something more a-line, perhaps more of a pineapple design. Have seen the skirts for purchase but so far haven't found a pattern. Would like to actually make one. Anybody know of any? Have one? Please help. |
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- Posted by donna_loomis (My Page) on Mon, Aug 7, 06 at 2:25
Susan, I don't know if you've seen Lily Chin's Lace Dress pattern, but it is truly lovely. |
Here is a link that might be useful: Lace Dress
Thanks Donna. That is one that I have seen and considered but would make it a bit longer. Thought there might be others out there that I haven't found. |
- Posted by donna_loomis (My Page) on Mon, Aug 7, 06 at 9:13
I have a couple of patterns for wedding dresses, which you could shorten, I suppose. Send an email to me at firstname.lastname@example.com if you'd like me to scan photos and send you. |
I just saw a pattern for a nice looking outfit. Google-Crystal Palace Yarn.com (space btw. words)Then click on patterns mentioned by yarn type. Click on Deco-ribbon, then right hand column, third from the bottom, called Deco-ribbon with Fling ruffle top & skirt. May be too snug fitting, or maybe not. |
pattern is knit and my knitting skills are very weak but the material is interesting. Thanks |
Ok, another sign of my age. Not paying attention. Sorry about that. There must be more sites, I'll help you look. Now that I know what I'm supposed to be looking for! |
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Hope you have great time. Post a picture if you get it done. Sorry, that should be WHEN you get it done. LOL |
- Posted by topaylawns (My Page) on Sun, Aug 20, 06 at 19:44
http://crochet.about.com/od/clothingforwomen/a/skirtfreepatts.htm I found this site full of dress and skirt patterns that you can go through. |
after looking at all the patterns again, I started on the Lily Chin dress last night. Figured I'd give it a try and then make the final decision since I can only order the Cool Crochet online - no one local has it. Since it is a black & white wedding, I am using the ebony. I have two to start and that should give me a good idea of how it may turn out. Will keep you posted. Thanks for all the ideas. |
looked at all the patterns again and started on the Lily Chin dress last night in Cool Crochet, ebony, from Bernat - it's a black & white wedding. Only have two so figured I'd see if I liked it before ordering all the rest since I can only find it online. Thanks for all the help. I'll keep you posted. |
- Posted by Becky Baker(firstname.lastname@example.com) onFri, May 25, 07 at 11:53
I am looking for an straight down (pencil skirt type) CROCHETED pineapple pattern. Also a long lacy pineapple jacket duster type thats almost to the ankle. Any suggestions or patterns available for either of these? Thanks so much! |
- Posted by wantoretire_did (My Page) on Fri, May 25, 07 at 20:04
hey susan i just saw your project hope i could see the dress done too. it is a very beautiful looking dress... good luck with your sons wedding...lois |
just checked in and saw that there was a new message for me. Should have mentioned awhile ago that I gave up on the project. Had most of the bodice done and then my son started with "you can't wear a 'thread' dress to my wedding"! Didn't want to upset him so went very traditional and bought a simple black off the shoulder, slit on left side, PLAIN dress from Nordstrom. No frills, beads, typcial jacket for me. Simply elegant. Sorry for not mentioning it sooner. |
sounds like the perfect dress i always go for black first.... and my daughter changed her mind too adout the dress she also wants a more traditional wedding gown...that ok with me... i can get busy on my other projects.....take care...lois |
I want to cover some wire hangers with yarn to create a nice padded hanger. Most of the patterns make the piece first, and then sew it on to the hanger. Lion Brand has a free pattern for "Plush Hanger Cover- Chenille Thick & Quick Homespun", which is crochered directly on the hanger itself.( I Googled it to get the directions ) It simply says to "single crochet around the entire hanger...." It doesn't, however, tell you how to start, and I cannot figure out how to attach the yarn to the hanger to begin,or how to include the hanger in the crocheting as I go along! It must be so obvious to them, but not to me! Does anyone understand how to do this? |
- Posted by donna_loomis (My Page) on Fri, Jun 15, 07 at 0:18
Bjames, make a slip knot just as if you were going to make a chain. With the loop on your hook (hold the wire hanger in your other hand) and the yarn going over the top of the wire, go under the wire and pull up a loop, then over the wire and pull up a loop, then pull the last loop through the first two loops. You are basically doing a single crochet around the wire. Continue around the wire until you've covered it. You can stop there or do something fancy for another row. |
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Lomopedia: Zenit E
Solid and sturdy, the Zenit E camera became one of the most loved SLRs in history for its simplicity and overall utility. -
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★ Zenit E: The Sturdy Metal Heart of Russian Photography
The Zenit E, one of Russia's first and finest! The well-known Russian tank, a camera with a cold, metal heart. You have got your hands on one of these fine babies but how do you load/unload your film, what lenses do you need, or does it even work properly?! I hope most of you will know how to get along with their Russian friend after reading this guide! -
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The Zenit E is a mass produced, USSR-made 35mm SLR camera. Big, cumbersome, and built like a tank, this Zenit has a huge array of lenses and accessories and can be used for any kind of photography, even street photography, despite the thunderous shutter sound. -
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Ilford makes some of the very best black and white films. As I am a huge fan of 100 ISO film. I use Ilford FP4+ often and for me, it is the company's best film and one that you should all definitely try out. It works great in any camera, and when combined with great Russian lenses, produces fantastic images. -
Zenit E, The Training Vessel of Photography
This camera weighs as much as a steam iron, it is completely manual (you must manually close the diaphragm before taking a photo). An SLR without frills, and a wonderful "training vessel" for the beginners! -
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Zenit E: Cut-Price Cold War Classic
The Zenit E is a 1960s survivor; short on features, but solid and tough in a way only Russian cameras can be. Cheap, cheerful, and made in the millions, it's an often-overlooked camera deserving a re-appraisal. Quantity has a quality of its own, after all. -
When Helios Lens Met the Lomography Color Negative 400 Film
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Zenit E, My Pretty Little Russian!
A review about this amazing camera which surprises me every day! It was enough to get lost in the Russian Camera section at Lomography store...I ran into Zenit E and it was love at first sight!!! -
Zenit E Film Rewind
How the HELL do you rewind film in a vintage, Russian Zenit E without snapping the film or destroying the camera? Just watch.... -
An Analogue Winter with Russian Gems!
We are happy to give you a dose of warmth in the winter! From Russia with love, these precious Russian cameras will give you a remarkable analogue experience! Even better news: when you buy any of these Russian gems with film, you get 15% off the emulsions! -
Zenit E: All it's Cracked Up to Be
The Zenit E with the standard Helios lens lives up to it's reputation as not only a great camera, but also a technical nightmare. -
Mad Russian Scientist
We went down to our dungeons and discovered a number of Russian Deadstock cameras! Now what is a scientist to do? -
Lomography's Russian Scientist examines the Zenit E
Our very own Russian scientist puts the Zenit E to the test! -
My Lomo Story
My friendship with Lomography was a very logical step in my life. It could have started earlier, but luckily it began just in time. All my life I was very interested in old stuff. Old pictures in my grandparents' album interested me more than new technologies with the digital photography ahead. After school I joined Vilnius University, to take my Bachelor's Degree in Archival Science, when one day, we had a trip to the audiovisual archive of Lithuania. I was so touched with all these old photos - they made a deep impression that I decided to try to do some "retro" pictures by myself. -
Camera Review of the Week
The Zenit EM camera comes with a great selection of features including a cable release socket, a real time focus and an automatic aperture activation. "dogma":http://beta.lomography.com/homes/dogma wrote a splendid review for this camera and we are pleased to award this week's award to him in exchange. -
Russian Winters - Flash Rumble! ended about 6 years ago
The big chill is setting in here in Europe. The bears and squirrels are preparing for hibernation, but we know that all you Lomographers are not scared of the winter! And there are no better cameras to have as your trusty companion through the long winter months than good old Russian deadstock clickers. -
The Zenit E
The very best thing about the Zenit E can be summed up in one word – Versatility – well, that or weight (and either way get your head out of the gutter boys). So it is heavy as heck, which is great for urban exploring as you can use it as a pretty bitchin weapon if the need arises. Aside from that it has all the bells and whistles, as much as any old Russian has bells and whistles. Aperture setting, B setting, shutter speed, manual focus but the best thing is that the SLR lets you look at your picture as you take it, like a 1970s digital almost, what you see is what you are gonna get, except in 1-2 weeks instead of 1-2 seconds, anyways I digress. As you can see with my gallery this allows you to get the macro distance correct every time for sharp close-ups, oh thank the lord! Works well with black and white, slide, redscale, or just your standard color 35mm. You can also work it for a crisp overall look or get super wacky field of vision with the blurry back and the sharp central image. You can even go ahead and throw on the Holga filters for fun, do what you do, the Zenit E allows you.


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Boom mics are essential to any film production. They are the most versatile mics since they allow subjects to move freely about in the shot with ease and they are perfect for large setups. However some subjects find their size distracting during filming and you will have to use some of your budget to employ someone to operate it.
Lav Mic
Lav mics are known for their small and discreet appearance. Their small size is useful on screen as they don't obscure shots with any wires or shadows. They are most commonly used for one to one interviews, since they can be clipped onto clothes. However if the subjects are fidgety, the mics can be prone to noise from clothing or from slight movements. They can also be easily damaged and often get left on set due to their small size. To avoid constant replacement, look after them and make sure your subjects don't walk off with them still attached.
Handheld Mic
Handheld mics are very easy to use and allow you to interview multiple people quickly and effectively. Due to this function handheld mics are great for live roaming reporting. Unfortunately handheld mics don't provide as good audio quality as lavs or booms and their handheld nature means subjects can sometimes take control of the mic. But you shouldn't have any problems if you are authoritative and keep your mic at the right distance.


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Following is a preview of seven new book titles funded by the Kauffman Foundation, from leading scholars on topics related to entrepreneurship and innovation in a wide range of academic disciplines and perspectives.
By David L. Bodde and Caron H. St. John
Uncertainty. Ambiguity. Ignorance. All three hazards are magnified in the realm of entrepreneurship and innovation. This edited volume emphasizes practical strategies for understanding and managing the risks of a new venture.
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How Law Can End the Poverty of Nations
By Robert D. Cooter and Hans-Bernd Schäfer
In this addition to the Kauffman Foundation Series on Innovation and Entrepreneurship, the authors propose a theory of economic growth detailing how property, contract, and business laws unite capital and ideas – and allow economies to thrive.
Learn more at Princeton University Press
Fixing the Culture and Practices of the State Department
By Kori N. Schake
This West Point professor explains how current deficiencies in focus, education, and programmatic proficiency impede the work at State, and suggests how investing in those areas can make the agency more successful at building stable and prosperous democratic governments across the globe.
Anticipating and Avoiding the Pitfalls That Can Sink a Startup
By Noam Wasserman
Part of the Kauffman Series on Innovation and Entrepreneurship, it's the first book to examine the early decisions that can make or break a startup. Quantitative data on almost 10,000 founders complement the inside stories of the founders of Twitter, Pandora and more.
Edited by Josh Lerner and Scott Stern
This edited volume revisits the findings of the 1962 classic book and offers new theoretical and empirical contributions to fundamental questions relating to the economics of innovation and technological change.
Learn more at The University of Chicago Press
How Entrepreneurs Are Transforming the Global Economy
By Philip Auerswald
Deft analysis of economic trends is paired with stories of entrepreneurs making transformative differences in their communities and the world, demonstrating their ability to maintain the vitality of mature economies and enhance the viability of emerging ones.
Financing Strategies for Women-Owned Firms
By Susan Coleman and Alicia M. Robb
Explore the financial strategies that have helped today's bold and creative women entrepreneurs succeed. Each chapter includes conclusions from the latest research on financing women-owned firms, along with real-world case studies that bring entrepreneurial lessons and powerful insight to life.
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History of NSG Flow Cell & Flow Cytometer Cell Manufacturing
NSG Precision Cells has been custom manufacturing glass and quartz cuvettes and flow cells for over five decades. During these 50 years NSG have amassed immense knowledge of how to best assemble, polish, anneal, and we have fine tuned our glass and quartz manufacturing so that the end products are not only best in price but also are finest in quality.
NSG Precision Cells is well known for having the shortest lead times in the flow cell industry. Companies have come to depend on NSG for their critical optical components due to our lighting fast on-time deliveries and the peace of mind knowing that their order will arrive when needed.
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Utilizing our acquired knowledge of quartz and glass manufacturing, we are able to make virtually anything out of these materials. Below is a short list of our capabilities, if the custom cuvette is not listed below please contact us.
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Controversial issues tend to attract the lunatic fringe to the poles of those issues. We see it all the time in politics. We also see it in cloud computing. In the cloud case, the poles are public cloud and private cloud. And the extremes bring out the lunatic fringes on both sides.
First the public side. Purists (often called lunatics) will go as far as to say that private clouds don't exist. But the real danger is the loss of potential benefits when people overreact to limits in pure public cloud environments. In such cases, often there will be a showstopper, probably around security or compliance. The lunatic overreaction is to say that all cloud computing can't be used. And the potential benefits of less pure public and hybrid and virtual environments lost.
On the private side, there is incredible abuse of the term. No shortage of vendors are claiming whatever they were selling last year is now private cloud. There are also IT people wanting to claim they have them too. whatever they are. The danger is lunatic overreaction to stretching the term. So the potential benefits that could be derived from using cloud concepts internally can be lost due to lunatic skepticism.
I wonder when we'll see the private cloud lunatics lobby against any public option
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We have found some free 2012 videos and pictures.
Acura announced last month that the 2012 Acura TL will debut in "newly refined" form at the 2011 Chicago Auto Show. Refined how? In styling and performance, according to Acura. Today, we learned it will come with a live webcast of the reveal as well ... Source: TheCarConnection.com
So was it just Charlotte, N.C.'s barbecue, sweet people, friendly mayor, and status as the nation's emerging big city that won the Democrats over in the competition to host the 2012 Democratic National Convention? Or did the area's generosity to Barack ... Source: US News and World Report
Alex Murphy, the No. 11 ranked recruit in the Class of 2012, according to Rivals.com, has given a verbal commitment to Mike Krzyzewski and the Duke Blue Devils, FoxSports.com's Jeff Goodman reported . Murphy was also considering Florida and Boston College ... Source: USA Today
TOPEKA, Kan. - New revenue figures show the size of the projected 2012 Kansas budget shortfall has dropped from $550 million to $492 million. Alan Conroy, director of the Kansas Legislative Research Department, says the new data is based on revenue ... Source: Wichita Eagle
Feb. 7 (Bloomberg) -- Florida Governor Rick Scott proposed a 2012 budget that would lower spending by $4.6 billion, or about 7 percent, the most since at least 2002, as it eliminates almost 8,700 jobs. The budget would require public employees to ... Source: BusinessWeek
ARLINGTON, Texas — The Pack is back. NFL football? Well, nobody's quite sure when that's going to return. Led by quarterback Aaron Rodgers, the Green Bay Packers returned to the top of the football world Sunday with a 31-25 victory over the Pittsburgh ... Source: Huffingtonpost.com
RJ Bell of Pregame.com supplies some Super Bowl odds for 2012. The Patriot haters can begin sticking pins in their Tom Brady dolls starting now: New England: 10 to 1; Green Bay: 11 to 1; San Diego: 13 to 1; Pittsburgh: 13 to 1: Indianapolis: 18 to 1 ... Source: USA Today
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Brian Sabean and Bruce Bochy are set to lead the San Francisco Giants through 2012. The World Series champions exercised their contract options for the general manager and manager Friday less than two weeks before pitchers and ... Source: Chicago Tribune
Mike Pence announced Thursday night that he won't run for the White House, leaving conservatives looking for someone new to serve them tea. Pence's decision not to seek national office in favor of a likely run for governor of Indiana is a major blow to ... Source: Politico.com
CBS has renewed NCIS for the 2011-2012 season, CBS Entertainment President Nina Tassler announced Wednesday. Star Mark Harmon signs a new two-year deal to continue on the show. The announcement comes after Tuesday's show attracted a record-setting 22.9 ... Source: Hollywood Reporter


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By Jeff Walsh
Donna Summer opened her recent show at the Paramount Theater in Oakland with "The Queen Is Back," a song off her hooky, fun album "Crayons," the disco diva's first in 17 years. In the song, Summer namechecks some past hits and sings about herself in third person for some unknown reason: "So many years ago, on the radio, she crept into your soul and loved to love you."
Since this is a youth site, we should probably take a step back and mention that Donna Summer was one of the biggest stars of the late 70s and early 80s, at the height of the disco era. Her hits include "Love to Love You Baby," "I Feel Love," "Macarthur Park," "Hot Stuff," "Bad Girls," "No More Tears (Enough is Enough)," "On The Radio," and "She Works Hard for the Money." Her era happened before even *I* was a teenager and, had my then-divorced mother not start going out dancing and such in the disco era, I'd probably have even less clue about her.
If you don't know Summer, it might be worth your while to check out some of her old hits (my faves are "I Feel Love," "MacArthur Park" (crazy lyrics and all), "Hot Stuff," and her duet with Barbra Streisand, "No More Tears." Or you can check out her latest album, "Crayons."


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From local news:
The Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis has disclosed the names of 34 priests who it says have been accused of sexually abusing minors.The complete Archdiocesan list here.
The names were made public Thursday following months of criticism that church leaders mishandled allegations of abuse. Archbishop John Nienstedt says he hopes the move will restore trust.
The archdiocese says it has substantiated claims against 30 priests on the list. The remaining four have claims against them that could not be substantiated, but the archdiocese released them after a court order.
The information includes the clerics' names, parishes where they served, and other details. It does not include details of the allegations. - KSTP
My thoughts.
I really don't see the purpose in releasing the names. Those who faced convictions for their crimes are already known - so the release of their names is somewhat redundant. Other accused clergy are dead or retired, and it appears most have been laicized.
I have to say I don't get lawsuits either. I would never dream of suing men who abused me. What good does that do? How can money repair what happened?
I recognized a couple of names.
Interestingly enough, I did come across a name of a priest I distinctly recall confessing to him that I allowed a man to sexually molest me - I was in 5th or 6th grade at the time. The priest was very concerned and asked me if I could tell my parents - I said I couldn't. He didn't offer any advice. Accusations against him came much later at another parish - involving a minor, a girl.
Another priest heard my confessions in the 1980's.
A friend of mine asked, "Why so many priests?" I said it isn't limited to priests - it happens in every profession.
A news conference is scheduled for 2 PM today.


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Is dancing always wrong? Would, for example, a couple slow-dancing be in sin? Married, or unmarried? Yes, or no? Why, or why not?
God bless,
Joel ><>.
2 Chronicles 7:14.
Its OK to dance if your name is David.
2 Samuel 6:14 And David danced before the LORD with all his might; and David was girded with a linen ephod.
David, "danced unto the LORD" and was not in a hugging contest to music as most dancing seem to exhibit, and so worst than that. Personally even if a husband and wife are going to do it, it belongs in an intimate setting as it should be between them.
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Who We Predicted To Win the 2012 Oscars
Academy Awards By Scott Beggs on February 26, 2012 | Comments (4)In a couple of hours, we'll start live-blogging our little hearts out as Neil pretends to know what "chiffon" is, and after the red carpet, we'll sink into that fifth drink while reveling in the sheer majesty of the 2012 Academy Awards. Stifling cynicism can take a taxi outta town for a while, because no matter what, if you want to see it, there's still something magical about this night. Part of that magic is being completely wrong. We're confident now, but when the winners are announced, there's always the tiny possibility of a big surprise. So who did you put down in your office pool to take home gold tonight? Our team spent all week tossing out their best analyses, and it all comes down to this. Here's who we picked. Would you take us up on these bets?
2012 Oscar Prediction: Best Original Song
Academy Awards By Allison Loring on February 23, 2012 | Comments (3)While my feelings on the Best Original Song nominees (and my disappointment in the lack of songs nominated) are pretty clear, the two songs that have been nominated do tap into those universal feelings of figuring out who you truly are and where you truly belong. And come Sunday, February 26th, one of these songs will be an Academy Award winner. As we get closer to the big day, we here at FSR wanted to take a moment to give the nominees a final look and make our predictions on what should happen along with what we think will happen. Read on for the nominations and my predicted winner in red…
Boiling Point: What Happened to Our Sense of Humor?
Boiling Point By Robert Fure on February 13, 2012 | Comments (8)They say laughter is the best medicine and well, world, I'm dying here. I need my medicine. I need to laugh. I need to be entertained, but it seems every time I try to chuckle these days, someones standing right there to make me feel bad about it. Over the last few weeks in this column, I've mostly pointed the finger at big corporate entities bowing to some outside force, whether it's a perceived notion that they must be politically correct to the point of being historically incorrect or whether it's removing a joke that probably cost thousands of dollars to animate to not offend a small handful of people in a far off land with a disease that's rapidly disappearing. Today, I point my finger elsewhere. I point it at you. I point it at them. I point it at us, a society that has lost its sense of humor – and that is a damn shame.
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Emerging Insights On Percutaneous Repair Of The Achilles Tendon Rupture
The Achilles tendon is the largest and strongest tendon in the human body. Increased interest in physical fitness and athletic activity by young, middle-aged, and older patients has led to a higher incidence of rupture.1 Surgical correction is often the treatment of choice because it offers less immobilization time, early weightbearing, better rehab potential, lower risk for re-rupture and faster recovery with return to activity.2 Achilles tendon ruptures can take place at any point during a patient's lifetime but most commonly happen between the ages of 30 and 50.3 It is five times more likely in men and occurs 75 percent of the time 2 to 6 cm proximal to the insertion into the calcaneus.4 They are usually the result of an indirect injury but clinicians have described other mechanisms. Although rare, direct trauma such as lacerations, crushing injuries or direct blows to the posterior leg can cause disruption of the tendon. Researchers have described intrinsic degeneration from chronic tendonitis or tendinosis in up to 10 percent of cases.5,6 Research has also implicated the use of fluoroquinolone antibiotics and corticosteroids in placing patients at a higher risk for rupture.4 Indirect mechanisms are by far the most common reasons for Achilles tendon ruptures and usually involve a rapid loading moment on an already tensed tendon. A frequent mechanism in the non-athlete is an abrupt and unexpected dorsiflexion force to the ankle combined with a strong contraction of the muscle unit. Examples of this would be stepping off a curb wrong, unexpectedly stepping into a hole or misjudging the dismount off a ladder. A common mechanism in the athlete is pushing off a planted foot while the knee is extended. This often occurs with tennis or racquetball players who lunge for a ball. Another common mechanism is a violent dorsiflexion moment on a plantarflexed ankle. One can see this with jumping from a height or in a gymnast doing a tumbling run.7
Pertinent Anatomical Insights
The Achilles tendon is a conjoined tendon formed from the gastrocnemius and soleus muscles (triceps surae). The tendon rotates 30 to 150 degrees before it inserts onto the posterior aspect of the calcaneus. There is a thin paratenon surrounding the tendon that is susceptible to damage during a rupture.8 The blood is supplied mostly from the posterior tibial artery feeding the gastrocnemius and soleus muscles. The tendon feeds directly from the myotendinous junction, mesosternal vessels, paratenon, and the bone-tendon junction at the insertion into the calcaneus. The "watershed" area is located 2 to 6 cm proximal to the insertion and this is where most ruptures occur. Researchers have shown that the "watershed" area has a diminished blood supply relative to the rest of the tendon that worsens with age.9 The sural nerve courses along the lateral aspect of the Achilles tendon and is anterolateral to the short saphenous vein. It is susceptible to damage during the initial injury and with the surgical repair process. The plantaris arises close to the lateral head of the gastrocnemius muscle. It forms a long, slender tendon that runs along the medial aspect of the Achilles. It is absent 7 percent of the time and is frequently damaged during an Achilles rupture.8 When the plantaris is present, one can use it to help augment the repair.