Al Jazeera has always been regarded as something of a vanity venture by the wealthy emir of Qatar, which is home to the world's third largest gas reserve and is spending billions of dollars on its public image profile by sponsoring sports events at home and in Europe, experts said.

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The latest deal reflects Polo's strategy of using elite sporting events to boost its image.

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To buff STAC's impartial image, Lankford and crew roam industry events in white lab coats.

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Mr Adamkus can do less about events at home on which the image ultimately depends.

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Two separate events, but one very distinct image.

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In addition to warding off droves of camera-clad onlookers at otherwise highly personal events, this type of arrangement guarantees both an image the stars approve of and a sum of money they pocket or, in many cases, donate to charity.

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It essentially creates a summary of all moving events and plays that back as a synopsis superimposed over the static background image.

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Because events like Newtown are so destabilizing there is a need to re-find an image of a safe-enough world.

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To celebrate its transformation and re-opening, the Museum will present an inaugural six-week program titled Celebrating the Moving Image (Jan. 15 - Feb. 20, 2011) featuring screenings, personal appearances, performances and special events to showcase the Museum's new programming spaces and its philosophy.

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