government buildings. we see people in civilian clothing but with weapons. people with weapons outside of other government buildings that were driven. the streets are all much quieter, the stores all appear closed and a very heavy blanket of security on the streets of the capital here. john. >> nic, i have to ask. much has changed in the 48 hours or a little less since the u.n. security council passed that resoluti resolution. on the ground has anything changed at all? does this look like the gadhafi government is preparing to weaken its campaign against the rebels? does it look like the gadhafi government is weakening its hold or power or does it look like they're mobilizing for a bigger conflict against the outside world? >> reporter: i think the gadhafi government is trying to strengthen its grip on power in the city here. it's had a pretty strong grip over the last few weeks.