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INVESTIGATE
July 2009:
Christine Rankin • A
pprenticeships • The Deadliest Cavem
an Issue 102
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The Young ApprenticeThis could save the NZ economy
The Deadliest CavemanA special report
The Blame GameWhat’s really behind the economic collapse?
Rankin Breaks SilenceFIRST INTERVIEW
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FEATURES
28 The Rankin InterviewShe wants a Commission of Inquiry into New Zea-land’s social problems, and thinks the anti-smacking laws are chilling freedom of speech. IAN WISHART interviews the new Families Commission member about her baptism of fire and vision for the future
36 The Young ApprenticeIn the not so distant past, apprenticeships were the engine-room of the New Zealand economy, giving work and skills to idle hands and providing employers with a critical pathway to business growth. But now apprenticeships are a politically-correct shadow of what they once were, as TREVOR LOUDON reports
44 Barbarians At The GatesMany of us have blamed the economic collapse on the greed of bankers and investors, but ALAN GALLAGHER is worried a growing contempt for capitalist excesses has opened the door for a bloodless socialist takeover in the West
50 The Deadliest CavemanHe’s holed up in a cave on the Afghan border some-where, but Osama bin Laden still has the power to spook Obama and increase world tensions. PHILIP SMUCKER has been in Afghanistan
56 Prince Of PersiaIran is on the verge of developing nuclear weapons, but like that other failed state Pakistan, Iran has erupted in bloodshed in the wake of controversial presidential elections. A UPI photo team captured these images
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Volume 9, Issue 102, ISSN 1175-1290
Chief Executive Officer Heidi WishartGroup Managing Editor Ian Wishart
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Contributing Writers:Melody Towns, Selwyn Parker, Amy Brooke, Chris Forster, Peter Hensley, Chris Carter, Mark Steyn, Chris Philpott, Michael Morrissey, Miranda Devine, Richard Prosser, Claire Morrow, James Morrow, Len Restall, Laura Wilson, and the worldwide resources of MCTribune Group, UPI and Newscom
Art Direction Heidi WishartDesign & Layout Bozidar Jokanovic
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Editorial and opinion06 Focal Point Editorial
08 Vox-Populi The roar of the crowd
16 Simply Devine Miranda Devine on chk-chk-boom
18 Mark Steyn Obama’s Ode to Arabia
20 Global Warning Joe Fone on climate change
22 Eyes Right Richard Prosser on the Greens
24 Line 1 Chris Carter on Whine-flu
26 Soapbox Martin Hanson on Peak Oil
Lifestyle14 Poetry Amy Brooke’s poem of the month
66 MoneyPeter Hensley on estate planning
68 EducationAmy Brooke on the NCEA
70 ScienceThe end of the world in 2012
72 TechnologyIntelligent cellphones
74 SportChris Forster on the Warriors
76 HealthTailor-made medicines
78 Alt.HealthToxic plastic
80 TravelIn search of Sherlock Holmes
84 FoodJames Morrow on TV chefs
88 PagesMichael Morrissey’s winter reads
92 MusicChris Philpott’s CD reviews
94 MoviesUp, Land of the Lost
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Featuring the world’s fastest autofocus capability*, the E-3 uses an
11 point full-twin cross AF sensor that provides lightning fast and
accurate autofocus even in low light conditions of -2 EV steps. Unlike
conventional AF sensors that typically utilise single array cross sensors,
the E-3’s AF sensor features 11 cross sensors, all with twin line arrays
to achieve maximum detection speed and accurate sensing even in
very low light or low contrast shooting conditions.
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ultra-fast, high-precision AF system possible. Two compact, high power
Supersonic Wave Drive devices drive autofocusing at an ultra-high
speed, while an ultra-compact optical encoder detects and controls
the lens drive position, enabling extraordinary 1/1000mm order
precision. Used in the 12-60mm SWD lens, this technology enables
the E-3 to provide swift and accurate focusing for a wide range of
photographic applications, from fast moving reportage and sport, to
low light portraiture and studio photography.
www.olympus.com.au
the main subject is covered by 11 autofocusing points. their precise positioning results from thorough statistical research analyzing countless sample photographs to ensure perfect aFcoverage in virtually any situation.
sWd is a high output, small form factor ultrasonic motor technology developed by olympus.sWd enabled lenses promise easy, fast and precise focusing. encoder
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1 point single cross sensor with most other digital slrs.
the olympus e3 has an 11 point full-twin cross aF sensor. twin line arrays at all points, vertically and horizontally, result in high sensitivity and superb precision.
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12-60mm sWd lens and the Hld-4 battery grip are optional items.
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