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Publishing and viewing photographs of torture, mutilation, and death is not exploitative, but a necessary step in alleviating political violence, Susie Linfield, an associate professor in New York University's Arthur L. Carter Journalism Institute, concludes in her new book, The Cruel Radiance: Photography and Political Violence (University of Chicago Press, 2010).
Since the early days of photography, critics have maintained that taking and publishing photos of political violence is exploitative, deceitful, and pornographic while looking at these images is voyeuristic.
But in The Cruel Radiance, Linfield contests this perspective, arguing that viewing such photographs—and learning to see the people in them—is an ethically and politically necessary act that connects us to our modern history of violence and probes our capacity for cruelty. Analyzing photographs from the Holocaust, China's Cultural Revolution, and recent terrorist acts, Linfield explores the complex connection between photojournalism and the rise of human rights ideals.
"It's not enough to say that Susie Linfield looks at photography with fresh eyes," observes cultural critic Greil Marcus. "Throughout this book—for me, most powerfully when she takes on Nazi extermination camp photographs—she sees with a mind unintimidated by fashion, shibboleths, attitude, cliche. She sees behind the pictures she looks at, to their motives, fears, ambitions, and lies. She writes through them."
Susie Linfield has been an editor for American Film, the Village Voice, and the Washington Post and has written for a range of publications, including the Los Angeles Times Book Review, New York Times, Bookforum, Rolling Stone, and the Nation. At the Carter Journalism Institute, she directs the Cultural Reporting and Criticism program.
For review copies, contact Levi Stahl, director of publicity, University of Chicago Press, at 773.702.0289 or email@example.com.
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This week's PlayStation Store update sees Irrational Games' masterpiece BioShock Infinite joining the PS Plus Instant Game Collection. This story-driven FPS features PlayStation Move support which is just one of a number of compelling reasons to check it out if you're a Plus subscriber.
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You can browse through all this week's new releases on the PlayStation Blog or directly on the PlayStation Web Store. Here are some highlights from this week's Update:
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I installed QGIS using OSGEO4W, and would love to know how to uninstall it, because when I go to "Control Panel > Programs > Uninstall" the program does not appear in the list of installed programs. How can I do this?
There is not a best way to do it, no 'Add Remove Programs' method. But...
The simplest way is to delete C:\OSGeo4W. This will remove all the installed data. You can also uninstall stuff through the osgeo4w.exe installer.
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Consider the following problem:
Let $v_1,v_2,v_3,v_4,v_5\in V$, where $V$ is a vector space over ${\mathbb R}$ and $v_i\neq 0$ for $i = 1,2,3,4,5$. If the following statement is true:
$\sum_{i=1}^{5}a_iv_i\neq0$ whenever $a_i\neq 0 $ for all $i$.
What is the possible least dimension of $V$?
All I have tried so far is considering the contrapositive of the statement. But I have no idea how to go on. Furthermore, can this problem be generalized to the $v_i(i=1,2,\cdots,n)$ case?


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The roaring engines fixed to a large wooden boat are finally quiet. Nothing can be heard but the rifting little waves, lapping against the vibrant paint on the sides of the vessel that gracefully slows down. Native birds hop on the tip of a small tree in one of the deserted islands in the distance.
Raja Ampat or 'Four Kings', is the name given to these islands and comes from a local myth. The four major islands found here are Waigeo, Misool (which is home to ancient rock paintings), Salawati, and Batanta.
Underwater enthusiasts flock to this region because it offers the world's best marine sights. Two days earlier, some of these travelers had been at a deafening corner of a tourist trap in Bali. Once they took their flight to the bird head of the island of Papua everything changed as they embarked on a diving tour of a lifetime. In the Raja Ampat islands, divers can explore vertical underwater walls. The thrill of drift diving is another great challenge. These are the awesome experiences you will find in Raja Ampat.
Meanwhile, on this tour several divers were well equipped and looked advanced. The territory within the islands of the Four Kings is enormous, covering 9.8 million acres of land and sea, home to 540 types of corals, more than 1,000 types of coral fish and 700 types of mollusks. This makes it the most diverse living library for world's coral reef and underwater biota. According to a report developed by The Nature Conservancy and Conservation International, around 75% of the world's species live here. When divers first arrive here their excitement is palpable. It's common to hear people praise God as they take in the remarkable scenery. Others prefer to remain in silence taking in the overwhelming sight of so many islands with crystal clear water that softly brushes over the white sandy beaches.
"Disini bagus!", says the friendly local guide who had been appointed by the tour operator who runs an eco-lodge in Raja Ampat, indicating that they have arrived at one of the most fantastic diving sites. On other days, this guide is just a simple fisherman. The local fishermen here are accustomed to foreigners and are friendly, especially when offered pinang (betel nuts) or some sweet candies. These are very popular and offering these sweets is considered polite and a good way to win an instant smile. The fishermen usually eat this snack during Para-para Pinang, or social chatting and exchanging funny stories while chewing Pinang. In many respects, like nature, culture, and history, these fishermen are closer to the Moluccas.
"No doubt about it, Raja Ampat is definitely the richest place for fish that I have ever been." -
-Dr G.R. Allen
"I was like a five-year-old, seeing a reef for the very first time. I was awestruck, held by the incredible power of this richest reef. We must, with all available resources, preserve the beauty of Raja Ampat. This may be the last frontier." --Michael Aw
"I love the people, I love the diving, it's super! I've never been for a second time to the same dive destination but now I'm thinking about going back for the third time! Should I say more?" --Peter van Dalen
(These testimonials are taken from www.iriandiving.com)
While the landscape may look like a dream, this is not an illusion. As you embark on your dive, the phrase "Attention to detail" takes on new meaning as pigmy seahorses swim around your fingers. Manta Rays and wobbegongs will glide right by you. Tuna fish, giant trevallies, snappers, and even barracudas are there to complete your underwater "meeting list". Not to mention the friendly assistant of the dugong, and a busy colleague, the turtle. Natural and untouched beauty is the main attraction here. With no unnecessary adages, the sky, the lush islands, the sea, and everything above and under it is genuinely saying "Welcome to Raja Ampat Islands; your personal Disneyland of diving sites".
More facts about the Raja Ampat Conservation Area:*
This area is home to 1,511 species of reef fish in the Bird's Head Seascape;
1,320 species of reef fish in Raja Ampat;
75% of all known coral species in the world;
10 times the number of hard coral species found in the entire Caribbean;
In the Birds Head Seascape there 600 species of hard coral recorded;
5 species of endangered sea turtles;
57 species of Mantis Shrimp;
13 species of Marine Mammals;
And 27 species of endemic reef fish found only in that area
*according to a tour operator
To see more pictures on the enchanted Raja Ampat click http://www.indonesia.travel/en/photoessay/details/post/1
Watch the movie "Raja Ampat: The Realm of the Four Kings" below.
Presently on Saonek Monde, a Tourist Center and harbor are being constructed. In the near future there are plans for three resorts to be built on Nyandebabo, and Batbitiem, Waiwo, and Waigeo Selatan Islands. But in the meantime, you can choose from the alternatives below:Sorido Bay Resort, which is famous for the house reef Kri Eco Resort, a traditional resort built over the water Island camp Boathouse (most diving agents provide this service)
And even though Raja Ampat islands have only few visitors, there are already hotels and homestays on Saonek, Mansuar, and Yenwaupnor islands.
Najwa Indah
Jalan Abdul Samad Mayor, Waisai
Waisai Indah
Jalan Abdullah Arfan, Waisai
Jalan Abdul Samad Mayor, Waisai
Jalan Kimindores, Waisai
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Maras Risen
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Jalan Badar Dimara, Waisai
King Dolphin
Jalan Badar Dimara, Waisai
Papua Diving KRI Eco Resort
Sorindo Bay Resort, Pulau Mansuar
Jalan Gunung Semeru No. 16, Kp. Baru Sorong
0951 328038; 0951 322613
Misool Eco Resort
Pulau Batbitim Misool
0951 322613; 086812135121
Raja Ampat Divelodge
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jalan Perinyaringan 33 X (2nd floor) Sanur, Bali
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Raja Ampat Dive Resort Waiwo
Pulau Waigeo
Raja 4 Divers Pulau Pet
Distrik Meosmansuar
Jalan Arfak No.5, Kp. Baru, Sorong
Villa Waigeo Waiwo dan Waiwo Resort
Papua Explorer Resort Gam
Raja Ampat Doberai Eco Resort
Pulau Urai
Papua Paradise Eco Resort
Pulau Bikin, Batang
Raja Ampat Biodiversity Resort Gam
Kampung Yenwaupnor, Distrik Meosmansuar
Kampung Arborek, Distrik Meosmanswar
Kampung Yenbuba, Distrik Meosmanswar
Harapan Jaya
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Distrik Misool Timur
Kampung Waisai, Distrik Waigeo Selatan
Head of Office: Kalasina Rumbekwan (+62)81344644434
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Commonly, divers will join a tour and live in a diving resort during their stay in the Raja Ampat Islands. To access diving spots, please contact and use the professional diving organizers, who can be conveniently found in Sorong. Several tour operators also offer the option of liveboard tours:
1. Raja Ampat Liveaboard
2. Dive Raja Ampat
3. Raja Ampat
Before going to a dive spot, you'll need to obtain a permit from the local Papua police station. You will need to bring your passport and three (3) copies of the passport page with the Indonesian Visa. The diving organizers can help you with these formalities
From Sorong, there are two type of boats available; Speed Boat (40 minutes - 1 hour boat trip, carries 15 passengers and costs Rp2 million/US$208.55); Long Boat (2-3 hour boat trip and could carry 10 passengers for the cost of Rp1,2 million/ US$126). Please note that all rates are subject to change without notice
You may rent a small boat if you wish to stop and make personal discoveries along the line of the beaches. As the Raja Ampat Islands have four mountainous main islands and hundreds of small islands in their vicinity, you may want to take this opportunity to explore. In addition, the Karst area is a beautiful and original natural phenomenon, as it has various unique flora and fauna as its attractions e.g., Bird of Paradise (Cenderawasih) Botak, Red Cenderawasih, Maleo Waigeo, Kus-kus, orchids, palm etc. You can also trek around the islands to find hidden beauties, like waterfalls and ancient caves.
If you are flying from Jakarta, you can take a six hour flight to Sorong with a stopover in Manado. Alternatively, you can join a diving tour in Bali and fly from there. You will find Sorong just like any other city where you can get almost everything, although prices are higher due to its remote location. Usually only divers come to Raja Ampat, so you will not find many other tourists around. Joining a tour is the most common practice when visiting Raja Ampat. You do not have to be a professional diver to join a tour, as tour operators sell tours ranging for both for divers and non-divers.
Flying from Jakarta/ Bali to Sorong, with connecting flights in Makassar or Manado
are offered by:
1. Merpati
2. Express Air
3. Lion Air
4. Wings Air
5. Silk Air
6. Garuda Indonesia
7. Pelita Air
There are daily ferries available between Sorong and Waisai, capital of the Raja Ampat district on the island of Waigeo. Ferries leave Sorong at 13.00 hrs and the journey takes between 1.5 to 2 hours. The return ferry from Waisai to Sorong leaves around 11.0 am. There are also speedboats for rent at Sorong.


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Attitudes of a True Shepherd
from Joel Beeke Jul 27, 2016 Category: ArticlesEvery morning for several months, my wife and I walked past an injured Canada goose, whose feathers stuck out in several directions. For all those months, several geese dutifully stayed with the injured bird. Likewise, caring for the wounded is the church's loving duty to her own. Paul teaches us... Keep Reading
Doctrine of the Work of Christ: Recommended Reading
from Keith Mathison Jul 02, 2010 Category: ArticlesBefore Jesus was born, an angel of the Lord appeared to Joseph and told him that Mary would bear a son "and you shall call his name Jesus, for he will save his people from their sins" (Matt. 1:21). The Son was sent to accomplish redemption for his people. The work of Jesus has to do, then, with our salvation. In systematic theology, the study of salvation is termed "soteriology." Keep Reading
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Columns from Tabletalk Magazine, July 2010
from Tim Challies Jul 01, 2010 Category: Tabletalk MagazineThe July edition of Tabletalk is out. This month's issue focuses on the concept of adiaphora within the practices and worship of Christ's body and aims to provide biblical principles regarding adiaphora. Contributors include R.C. Sproul, Nicholas Batzig, Jon Bloom, Terry Yount, Joel Belz, Burk Parsons and Keith Mathison. Keep Reading
The Institutes of the Christian Religion
from Keith Mathison Jun 30, 2010 Category: ArticlesThere are a very small number of books other than the Bible that have affected the course of history. One thinks immediately of books such as Nicholas Copernicus' Revolutions of the Heavenly Bodies, Isaac Newton's Principia Mathematica, Charles Darwin's Origin of the Species, Immanuel Kant's Critique of Pure Reason, Karl Marx's Das Kapital, or Albert Einstein's Relativity. There are also a small number of books that have profoundly influenced the history and thought of the church. One might think, for example, of Augustine's City of God, Thomas Aquinas' Summa Theologica, or Karl Barth's Church Dogmatics. Among the few books that have shaped the course not only of church history but also of world history is John Calvin's Institutes of the Christian Religion. Keep Reading
Prayer: A Warrior's Weapon
from John Piper Jun 29, 2010 Category: Tabletalk MagazineIn Daniel 10, the prophet receives a word from the Lord (v. 1) — a vision of conflict that stunned him with its greatness. So Daniel set himself with tears and fasting and prayer to seek the meaning of the vision, and for three weeks he wrestled in prayer over this vision and sought to know God's will. Keep Reading
The Ligonier Academy Doctor of Ministry Upcoming Classes
from Keith Mathison Jun 28, 2010 Category: Ligonier AcademyLigonier Academy of Biblical and Theological Studies is accepting applications from qualified candidates for admission to the Doctor of Ministry degree program. Our inaugural courses were held in July 2009. We have now graduated two classes, May 2013 and May 2014, and the response of our first students has been overwhelmingly positive. We are very pleased to announce the following upcoming classes. Keep Reading
A Primer on Roman Catholicism (pt. 9)
from John Gerstner Jun 28, 2010 Category: ArticlesIn this excerpt from John Gerstner's Primitive Theology, Dr. Gerstner carefully sketches the basic differences between Evangelicalism and Roman Catholicism, focusing on the differing views on justification. In this final section he wraps up his argument and answers just a few pressing questions. Keep Reading
Understanding Relationships
from R.C. Sproul Jun 27, 2010 Category: R.C. SproulIn the Bible, the supreme feminine image is ascribed to the church. Before the church is ever seen as mother, though, she is first revealed as a bride. In the Old Testament, the commonwealth of Israel is the bride of Yahweh. In the New Testament, the church is the bride of Christ. Keep Reading
Discipling and Disciplining
from R.C. Sproul Jun 26, 2010 Category: R.C. SproulThere is a strange dichotomy in the language of the contemporary church. Much is said and written about the important function of discipling new Christians, while at the same time the function of church discipline has almost vanished. Today, discipline is a word used to refer to the instruction and nurture of the believer. It does not usually carry the connotation of ecclesiastical censure or punishment. Keep Reading
Get Real
from Keith Mathison Jun 25, 2010 Category: Tabletalk MagazineI do not care for shopping malls. I have not reflected on the reasons for my dislike for any significant amount of time. It's just a gut-level, visceral reaction I have when I enter one of these buildings. I like the main streets in small towns with local shops that have their own unique atmosphere. Malls seem to want to mimic small-town main streets in some ways, but with their cookiecutter franchises that are like the stores in every other mall in every other city, they are the exact opposite of small-town main streets. In fact, they have contributed to the gradual extinction of small-town main streets. Keep Reading


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UK game developers to benefit from tax relief following policy approvalWritten by: / / No Comments
The fight for tax relief for game developers in the UK has been long and challenging, but now almost a full year after this important initiative was to be implemented in the region the European Commission has finally approved the policy.
The tax breaks for UK game developers were meant to come about in April of last year but were halted on account of an investigation by the European Commission into the policy's overall benefit and cost. This week, the committee said that the proposed tax relief is "in line with EU state aid rules" and will provide "incentives to developers to produce games meeting certain cultural criteria, in line with EU objectives."
Developers wishing to apply for tax breaks for their games can do so starting April 1st, but they will need to prove that their work is of "cultural value" via a 'cultural test.' According to initial estimates, only 25 percent of UK-produced games will be eligible.
UKie Celebrates Approval as Victory For UK Game Developers
The association for UK Interactive Entertainment and chief lobbyist for the tax breaks, UKie, celebrated the approval as a victory for UK game developers, hailed by UKie chief executive Jo Twist as "a great boost for the UK games industry, and excellent news for jobs and growth," which will result in "a great new era of games production" in the region.
Games trade body and co-lobbyist, Tiga, has meanwhile estimated that the tax relief policy in the UK will provide roughly £188 million in additional investment into the region's game development industry over the next five years.
Will we start seeing more culturally relevant games being produced in the UK as a result of the tax relief policy, or do you think game developers in the region will shun the policy in order to continue to create games that follow popular trends?


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What can be a scientific solution to the Q-measurement problem (other than many worlds idea)? Can it be somehow verified through experiment?
A solution to the quantum measurement problem can only be experimentally meaningful if it conflicts with ordinary QM, since the existence of Everett interpretations shows that it is consistent to view quantum mechanics by itself as mathematically complete.
An example of a resolution to the quantum measurement problem is a hidden variables theory that reproduces QM approximately for a few particles, but fails to reproduce QM for many highly entangled particles. Such hidden variables schemes can plausibly allow a quantum computer to fail without allowing measurable deviations for less highly entangled quantum systems. Nobody has an agreed example of such a scheme of hidden variables today.
For me, the main question is whether quantum computation actually works. If it does, then QM is right, and you might as well believe Everett. If it doesn't work when factoring 10,000 digit numbers, because of fundamental decoherence, then you expect that the theory is really hidden variables on the cosmological horizon reproducing approximate QM. Those are the two real options as I see it, everything else is philosophy.
I don't think Everett Hypothesis or the Bohemian Interpretation of quantum mechanics is correct. They are devised to are escape from real issues.
If one assumes measuring apparatus exist, without asking for how they have been made and how they work, then there is no doubt that Quantum Mechanics as formulated by Heisenberg, Schrodinger or Feynman is complete and has nothing out of place. Niels Bohr understood the meaning behind Quantum mechanics. He asked what does it mean to observe?
The Issue with measuring apparatus, in my opinion has not been completely understood. Decoherence offers a partial solution that can be applied in some situations.
I think what the key missing ingredient is What does it mean to make an irreversible record on the measurement apparatus? I think this question is closely related to Thermodynamics. It appears that Free energy must be expended during measurement,(or vise verse free energy must be expended to reset the state of an apparatus) and inevitably Entropy of the measurement apparatus is increased after the experiment has been performed.
Feynman seems to have understood clearly, what the right questions are. In my opinion as far as I have spoken to people, These questions have been not been fully answered.
"We and our measuring instruments are part of nature and so are, in principle, described by an amplitude function satisfying a deterministic equation. Why can we only predict the probability that a given experiment will lead to a definite result? From what does the uncertainty arise? Almost without a doubt it arises from the need to amplify the effects of single atomic events to such a level that they may be readily observed by large systems." -Feynman
". . . In what way is only the probability of a future event accessible to us, whereas the certainty of a past event can often apparently be asserted?. . . Obviously, we are again involved in the consequences of the large size of ouselves and of our measuring equipment. The usual separation of observer and observed which is now needed in analyzing measurements in quantum mechanics should not really be necessary, or at least should be even more thoroughly analyzed. What seems to be needed is the statistical mechanics of amplifying apparatus." -Feynman
The quantum measurement problem cannot be satisfied by an experiment really. Suppose I say that the God can do anything (I do not believe in God). This hypothesis cannot be disproved by any experiment. The same is the problem of QM.


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Pope Francis Celebrates Inaugural Mass
New Pontiff Maintains Humble Tone in Deeply Symbolic Event; Calls on Secular and Religious Leaders to Protect the Poor
VATICAN CITY—The Catholic Church's first New World pontiff formally began his ministry Tuesday with a call for politicians, priests and others in positions of power to protect society's weakest and poorest members.
Standing on the steps of St. Peter's Basilica, Pope Francis told a group of heads of state, among a crowd of tens of thousands gathered for his inaugural Mass, that secular and religious leaders must act as "custodians" for "every creation of God."
The new pope, an Argentine Jesuit elected last week to lead the scandal-tarnished church, has moved swiftly to set a more humble tone for the papacy, departing from some of the customary pomp and fueling hopes for change in Rome.
Tuesday's Mass, a deeply symbolic event watched closely by the clergy as well as those in the pews, signaled Pope Francis' intention to focus on serving the disadvantaged—as well as his desire to readjust the priorities of the church hierarchy.
"I'd like to ask, please, to anyone who is in charge of the economy, politics, society—to all men and women of good will—let's be custodians of creation and of the design of God inscribed in nature—custodian of others and of the environment," the pope said.
Dressed in simple, white vestments—rather than the golden robes and ornate miter that his predecessor, Benedict XVI, donned at his inauguration eight years ago—the pope presided over a shortened ceremony installing him as leader of the world's 1.2 billion Catholics. The Fisherman's Ring bestowed upon him as an emblem of his authority was gold-plated silver, rather than the traditional solid gold.
"He's the right person for the church now," said Patricia Daste, a 50-year-old who flew from Buenos Aires to attend the Mass. "He's easy to understand. He has lived a simple life. The poor are at the center of his thoughts."
Francis, the 266th pope in the history of the Roman Catholic Church, is inheriting an institution struggling to deal with the fallout of years of child sexual abuse by priests and infighting within the Vatican's central administration—problems that have alienated believers.
The new pontiff faces the challenge of reviving Catholicism in former church strongholds in Europe and parts of Latin America where it now is in decline, ministering to growing congregations in Africa and Asia, and inspiring the church's priests, monks and nuns.
His back-to-basics message resonated with many. "So many things have gone wrong for the church. There's a need for reformation," said Veronica Okosun, a 41-year-old Nigerian nun who welcomed Francis' emphasis on charity. "We know he's going to do something useful."
Preaching to an audience that included U.S. Vice President Joe Biden, the first Roman Catholic to hold that office; German Chancellor Angela Merkel; and Argentine President Cristina Kirchner among other world leaders, the pope called for a defense of the needy and the environment.
Speaking under clear, blue skies, Francis warned that "when man fails in his responsibility as custodian, when he doesn't take care of creation and his brothers, then we find space for destruction."
He said the papacy must "open its arms to all the people of God and embrace with affection and tenderness all of humanity, in particular the poorest, the weakest, the smallest…Whoever is hungry, thirsty; whoever is foreign, naked, sick, in prison."
Francis' approach marks a shift from that of Benedict, who stepped down in February, citing his advanced age and frailty. Benedict, now known as the emeritus pope, had a scholarly demeanor and was steeped in church traditions.
At his own inaugural in 2005, Benedict delved into the meaning behind the pomp and ceremony of the event, and described the world outside of Christianity as one of alienation and of "salted waters of suffering and death, a sea of darkness without light."
During his papacy, Benedict in many ways defined the church in opposition to the secular world, seeking to strengthen its identity by focusing inward on its fundamental teachings and rituals.
"The will of God doesn't alienate us, it purifies us—perhaps in ways that are painful," Benedict said during his 2005 inauguration homily.
The two men also have widely divergent personal styles. Pope Francis on Tuesday used simple, straightforward language, unlike the at-times baroque rhetoric of the more-academically inclined Benedict.
Benedict, intent on reconnecting with and drawing strength from the church's deep traditions, revived the use of ornate vestments, such as an ermine-trimmed cape. Francis has so far eschewed such symbols and reiterated his desire to connect with the church's people.
On his way to Tuesday's Mass, Pope Francis rode in an open, white jeep, instead of the bulletproof pope-mobile often used by his predecessors, stopping to greet well wishers and getting out of the car to bless a disabled person.
Many Catholics have cheered the ascension of Francis, especially in Latin America, where his appointment is expected to reinvigorate the church, which has been losing ground recently to Protestant evangelicals.
In his home country of Argentina, however, some critics have raised questions about the pope's actions during years of military dictatorship, when two priests in his order were imprisoned by authorities. The pope has said he "moved like crazy" to win their release.
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text: I just wanted to investigate if anybody has had any success in creating a pano with a 50mm lense available to them....i currently use an 8mm sigma but don't have that option right now. how many pictures are required (best indent ring) and will it successfully stitch together in PTGui? as I'm used to the usual six with my normal gear which works quite well. Any help or suggestions would be great!


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ATCHISON, Kan. (WIBW) - Roger Hollister was sentenced Monday to life in prison without parole. Hollister was found guilty of capital murder in the death of Patricia Kimmi back in February.
Kimmi's family addressed Roger Hollister Monday and they weren't sure they had his attention. Hollister took out his hearing aids, and didn't wear his usual glasses at the sentencing. Daughter Rita Boller spoke loudly, urging him to ask God for forgiveness.
"You face us in court today but one day you'll face God. You'll face God," Boller yelled. "I hope every minute of every day you think about how you're the only one paying the price for our mom's life, while Eugene walks around free, laughing at you for taking the fall, while he drinks another beer."
Kimmi's family says Hollister isn't the only one guilty. Authorities say the murder was a contract with Pat's ex-husband Eugene, who has not been charged in her death.
Hollister's wife, Rebecca, wept as the sentence was read.
"It's not easy sitting there listening to the family, some of the things they may have right, a lot of things we still believe they have wrong," defense attorney James Heathman said.
Heathman says Hollister will file an appeal.
Atchison County authorities say Hollister will plead no contest to an amended charge of aggravated battery in Brown County. He was initially charged with attempted murder for a car-semi crash last year that left his wife with serious injuries.
Patricia Kimmi's family says their faith helped them believe justice would be served for their mother. That faith came to a head in February, when an Atchison County jury found Roger Hollister guilty of capital murder in Kimmi's death.
The verdict followed a week of testimony in the case.
Kimmi disappeared from her home in rural Horton in November 2009. Portions of her remains weren't found until the following May.
Hollister's attorneys tried to cast doubt, saying Hollister was merely a pawn of Kimmi's ex-husband Eugene. Eugene Kimmi has not been charged in the case.
Family and friends of Kimmi said the moment was surreal. A chapter closed in the on-going investigation into her murder and although the verdict brought Kimmi's family a bit of relief, the pain of her death remains.
"I still miss my mom. She was always there for everything, everyday. There won't ever be a day that she's not missed," said Kimmi's daughter, Rita Boller.
Prosecuting attorney, Jerry Kuckelman, said there are more suspects to be investigated in Patricia's death and he did not deny that Eugene Kimmi was one of them.


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Question for those on the forum or those with more experience than I.
I have been using the Nodal Ninja 3 and it really makes life easier when doing multi image stitching. I recently purchased the EZ Leveling base (This makes life much easier) and have been using it.
here is my question. Is it better to level the rig in between each shot or level one and rotate around it (what I have been doing with reasonable results)?
here is a sample, of a construction project we are working on. It is a single row stitch. Used a Sigma 10-20mm @ 10mm, 15 images, one every 15 degrees. Stitched in Auto stitch. I aimed at the center point and leveled the NN3 using the easy leveling device provided by fanotec and rotated it around without re-leveling.


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