Stories written by Mircea Marian
The Nikon D800 realizes innovations such as a high resolution 36.3-megapixel FX-format CMOS sensor, a 91,000-pixel RGB Matrix Metering System, Advanced Scene Recognition System and many other intuitive features designed to create the preeminent device for the most demanding photo and video applications. Whether shooting high fashion, weddings or multimedia content, Nikon’s highest resolution sensor [...]
Feb 10 2012 | Posted in
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Commemorating the Lunar New Year, the United States Postal Service issued a new Forever Stamp featuring a dragon, the fifth of 12 animals associated with the Chinese lunar calendar. This colorful stamp is the latest collectible in the Postal Service’s Celebrating Lunar New Year series, which began in 2008 with the Year of the Rat. [...]
Jan 24 2012 | Posted in
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The first of two NASA spacecraft to study the moon in unprecedented detail has entered lunar orbit. NASA’s Gravity Recovery And Interior Laboratory (GRAIL)-A spacecraft successfully completed its planned main engine burn at 2 p.m. PST (5 p.m. EST). As of 3 p.m. PST (6 p.m. EST), GRAIL-A is in a 56-mile (90-kilometer) by 5,197-mile [...]
Jan 2 2012 | Posted in
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S.S. Lazio‘s fate is not in their own hands as they take on Group D winners Sporting Clube de Portugal, looking to join their visitors in the round of 32. Lazio are level on points with FC Vaslui, but the Romanian side boast a better head-to-head record, and will go through provided they at least [...]
Dec 14 2011 | Posted in
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They have to try and halt a rampant Real Madrid, but for AFC Ajax even a draw carries the considerable prize of a place in the UEFA Champions League knockout rounds for the first time since 2005/06. The Dutch side hold a three-point advantage over third-placed Olympique Lyonnais and also have goal difference in their [...]
Dec 7 2011 | Posted in
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Successive defeats by Real Madrid CF have left Olympique Lyonnais with an uphill task to qualify from Group D and a three-point deficit to try and make up on AFC Ajax as the teams meet in France. The 14 September fixture in Amsterdam ended goalless. Lyon followed that with a 2-0 home win against GNK [...]
Nov 22 2011 | Posted in
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DJOKOVIC, FEDERER, NADAL HONOURED WITH 2011 ATP WORLD TOUR AWARDS Novak Djokovic, Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal share honours in the 2011 ATP World Tour Awards presented by Moët & Chandon, which were announced in London on the eve of the Barclays ATP World Tour Finals. 2011 ATP WORLD TOUR AWARDS presented by Moët & Chandon [...]
Nov 21 2011 | Posted in
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The Ford Mustang Boss 302 is all about performance, and a nod to heritage comes standard with new paint options and design details for 2013. A new hockey stick graphic featuring reflective stripes is added to the new Boss, calling back the 1970 Boss 302. 2013 Boss 302 and Boss Laguna Seca models feature new [...]
Nov 15 2011 | Posted in
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The Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History will host a press preview showcasing the new display of Thomas Jefferson’s Bible. The nearly 200-year old book recently underwent conservation treatment and was rebound within its original cover to preserve it for future generations. WHEN: Thursday, Nov. 10 10 a.m. to Noon WHERE: Albert Small Documents Gallery, [...]
Nov 8 2011 | Posted in
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Austria Wien let two points slip at AZ Alkmaar on matchday three and will be eager to make amends when the sides meet again in UEFA Europa League Group G. In the clubs’ first contest, a Dirk Marcellis own goal (19) and an Alexander Gorgon strike (29) gave the visitors a shock half-time lead which [...]
Nov 3 2011 | Posted in
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