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Nikon Launched Mirror-Less Cameras – Compact J4 and S2

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Nikon’s achieved a great spot after adding two new models Compact J4 and S2 into their arsenals of Cameras.

Compact J4 is designed with more flexibility and offers 18.4mp (megapixel) and s2 is powered by 14.2mp. It has a capability to change the lens of the camera that makes it upgradeable from the predecessors including a high light sensitivity range (up to 12,800), this thing will help users to shoot in a place with low light too. Both of them are lightweight and more compact than predecessors.

Available to purchase this month, the Nikon 1 J4 will be sold for $650 with a 3X 10 – 30mm zoom lens kit. Will be available next month, the Nikon 1 S2, packed with a (11 – 27.5mm) lens kit, will be sold for as low as $450. Other varieties of lens are also available to purchase.

Few other things that make these models more effective are rapid shoot and analyzing of multiple photos, like shooting 4 photos at a time and then combine them into a single one to lower the image noise or in other words graininess. There are several of options that are creative for both still and video capture, including Toy Camera, which makes real life scene looks like a toy miniatures. The preview of the creative effects are shown before the picture is snapped.

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Another feature that makes it unique and must have is slow-motion and HD video recording, with electronic vibration reduction and ability to snap and capture videos and photos at the same time, these are only the few of the enhanced movie options. Fast Motion, ability to cut and jump and other effects are also added. Both are capable to shoot 1080p Full-HD video at a frame rate of 60 per second. the Compact J4 can also capture 720p HD video at a rate of 120 fps, to playback at slow motion of 2x.

New species of metal-munching plant found in Philippines

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Philippine Scientists Discover New Species of Metal-Munching Plant that is capable of absorbing metal without dying or poisoning itself. This plant came out of a species named Rinorea niccolifera, according to the scientist, this species can be used for the purpose of cleaning the soil that have been polluted through metal harvesting. There are 300,000 known species of plants on earth capable of absorbing large amount of metal through roots; they are called vascular plants and one out of 450 known species of hyper accumulator plants. The author of the study and researcher of this plant is Professor Edwino from the University of Philippines.

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According to Professor Fernando the Rinorea Niccolifera’s leaves can take in more than 18,000 parts of nickel of n per million this rate is a thousand times more than what any other known plant species can absorb while being safe, beside this plant can also be harvested for the metal it takes in by absorbing.

Rinorea Niccolifera believes that he can remove heavy amount of metal that is hazardous to the echo system with the help of these plant. This plant can also be useful for people and can play significant role for those who work in mining industry. During a press conference the researchers said that, there is an area in the western part of Luzon Island in the Philippines there they found this species. This area is well known for the nature of its soil, that it contains heavy amount of metal. This plant has earned relevant environmental credentials while being an interesting and helpful new scientific discovery.

Spotify Redesigned Windows Phone App – Still Not Good

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Spotify redesigned the Windows Phone app and released on Tuesday, finally included the radio, discover and browser features and redesigned the app’s user interface. the recent change is most noticeable, the interface was totally rebuilt for a much more better look, comparatively like Android and iOS apps.

However the end user experience is now resembling more closer to Android and iOS counterparts, although it still requires a paid subscription. The other versions of the app also requires the paid subscription to access all of its features, but there’s a standard version available which is limited in accessibility and can be obtained for as low as $9.99 per month ( and $4.99 per month for the students )

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The new features such as radio, discover and browse were the part of their other desktop and mobile apps already, but was missing from Windows Phone release. The radio feature enables user to listen to genre based stations and to create their own aswell; the section browse facilitates user to find sort playlists that suit their modes, the last but not least discover provides recommendations based on personalized view.

Spotify’s iOS apps and desktop software were also refreshed recently in feature packed updates that released last month. Users who are new to this app can try it for 30 days as a trial for free.

The latest version of this app can be installed directly from the Windows Phone Store

NRG Energy To Start Solar Array in Rutland Vermont

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About NRG Energy

NRG is well known for delivering smarter energy choices in U.S energy industry and leading customer-driven changes throughout U.S. NRG has provided most competitive power portfolio. A fortune of 500 companies, created by them, valued through efficient and reliable resource of renewable and solar power, carbon capture technology, electric vehicle ecosystem and custom-centric energy solution.

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About Green Mountain Power

Green mountain power is mainly responsible for generating, distributing, transmitting and selling electricity in the state of Vermont.

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NRG Residential Solar Solution has built A community’s aspirations of a cleaner energy future were realized as Rutland’s community solar project, which is majorly owned by NRG Energy. According to the studies 140 kilowatt photovoltaic solar array can provide energy to around 50 Green Mountain Power(GMP) customers, mainly signed up for the project.

On Hillside Avenue, array was built, just off Woodstock Avenue.

According to Denise Wilson, Executive Vice President, and New Businesses; “With the partnership of Green Mountain Power and the strong support of the leadership and residents of Rutland, NRG has been able to build a truly revolutionary solar program to help meet the electrical needs of the city,”. “This community solar project makes solar a possibility for all Rutland customers.”

Keith Crisco, Clay Aiken’s election opponent has died

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Keith Crisco, election opponent of Clay Aiken has died in North Carolina Democratic house primary. He was 71 according to Courier-Tribune. Although, No immediate cause of death found, yet it is to believe cause of death can be life threatening injury in the fall of earlier days, a flight of stairs, causing him head injury suggested by Karl Roven.

Monday evening, Crisco’s family statement; “We are heartbroken to share the news that Keith has passed away after an accidental fall at his home this afternoon. Keith was our loving husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend. He was a remarkable man with a tremendous dedication to his family and to public service. We appreciate the outpouring of love from our family and friends and all who knew him.”

Keith Crisco, Clay Aiken’s election opponent

Lawson said; after the contest Crisco was leaded by Aiken by fewer than 400 votes, unless Crisco appear from behind on the occasion of final tally of this week votes.

Earlier this year a campaign was launched by Crisco, seeking North Carolina’s Democratic nomination for 2nd congressional district. Crisco was standing and running against Aiken, who was a former runner-up of American Idol.

Aiken made the following statement on Twitter : “I am stunned and deeply saddened by Keith Crisco’s death. He was a gentleman, a good and honorable man and an extraordinary public servant.”

Keith Crisco, Clay Aiken’s election opponent has died

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Keith Crisco, election opponent of Clay Aiken has died in North Carolina Democratic house primary. He was 71 according to Courier-Tribune. Although, No immediate cause of death found, yet it is to believe cause of death can be life threatening injury in the fall of earlier days, a flight of stairs, causing him head injury suggested by Karl Roven.

Monday evening, Crisco’s family statement; “We are heartbroken to share the news that Keith has passed away after an accidental fall at his home this afternoon. Keith was our loving husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend. He was a remarkable man with a tremendous dedication to his family and to public service. We appreciate the outpouring of love from our family and friends and all who knew him.”

Keith Crisco, Clay Aiken’s election opponent

Lawson said; after the contest Crisco was leaded by Aiken by fewer than 400 votes, unless Crisco appear from behind on the occasion of final tally of this week votes.

Earlier this year a campaign was launched by Crisco, seeking North Carolina’s Democratic nomination for 2nd congressional district. Crisco was standing and running against Aiken, who was a former runner-up of American Idol.

Aiken made the following statement on Twitter : “I am stunned and deeply saddened by Keith Crisco’s death. He was a gentleman, a good and honorable man and an extraordinary public servant.”

Hip-hop bite taken by Apple

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When we talk about iPhone and iPad, they got real importance to the business. Their technology is jumping into innovation every passing day where the company got 63 percent of digital download market that is paid. This is the report of researcher NPD group raised last year.

Apple has almost reached the point of music-streaming service Beats Electronics and acquiring headphone maker cost around $3.2 billion, it is going to be the largest purchase made by the iPhone maker. This deal is going to give the world most valuable and strongest music-accessories, which will increase Apple’s online music capability.

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Apple music player always got great value to the company’s business, with popular demand of iPod music player and iTunes music store; it helped Apple to grow even more.

Since iPhone and iPad are more important to the business now days, Apple continues its addition to the feature of music. Due to Apple’s acquisition it is clearly signaled that this company is very serious about a music subscription service; we all know, world’s largest seller of music is iTunes, but it is only for downloading single albums or tracks.

Now, Apple has stepped into new form of music subscription service that cost $9.99 per month. This service gives user unlimited access to the songs in its catalog. Beats also features playlists made by musicians and DJs.

Last year Apple had introduced iTunes Radio, through which Apple did advertising to supported online music-streaming service that competes.

Chief Executive Officer Tim Cook said “We are not in the race to spend the most or acquire the most,”

Apple taking the bite of hip hop by buying the powerful brand of Dr.Dre and music mogul Jimmy lovine Beats. But this purchase is just not only for technology. After gaining popularity for its headphones and starting its music-subscription service, called Beats Music, it will challenge Spotify.

Antartic glaciers irreversible collapse begun

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Global warming is one factor causing irreversible collapse of Antarctic glaciers. According to researcher, it was previously estimated, in spite global climate change of the west Antarctic Ice sheet would last for thousands of years. But according to the new studies, researchers have clearly stated that the loss is on its way, changes are occurring more rapidly than expected. Oceans are warming up, causing rise of water level across the planet by another four feet within 200 years.

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There are several factors causing water warming, but the major factors are Global warming and warming of planet caused by human activity that has depleted ozone, causing change in wind pattern.

“There is no red button to stop this,” said Eric Rignot, a University of California.

Antarctica Ocean has surrounded the South Pole, contains the largest mass of ice on the planet, it contains 80 percent of world’s fresh water estimably. The great consequences around the globe are the loss of even portion of ice.
According to the scientist, the problem compounds itself in several ways.

The study, conducted by researchers at the University of Washington focused largely on one of the six glaciers, the Thwaites Glacier. According to the study scientists has pinpointed how quickly the giant Thwaites might disappear, this can cause global sea levels to rise by 2 feet.This change holds a chaotic impact over Earth.

The University of Washington did experimental study using satellite measurements on computer models of glaciers to determine that the Thwaites might take minimum 200 years, or maximum 1,000 years.

“There is quite a bit of ongoing destabilization,” he said, and the disappearance would begin slowly and accelerate over time, with no available “stabilizing mechanism.”

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