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  • Still, Branagh's "" Hamlet '' offers a mass audience total 70-mm immersion in the masterwork that remains the heart of the heart of Western culture.

    Shakespeare 2008

  • Now, with the original R in place, "" The Wild Bunch '' is back in all its 70-mm glory.

    The Return Of A Bloody Great Classic 2008

  • Through the grant, they were able to purchase an eight-inch reflector telescope and a 70-mm refractor telescope.

    NASA Watch: Keith Cowing: October 2004 Archives 2004

  • We were truly fortunate to see a gorgeous 70-mm TODD-AO print that was breathtaking.

    Jew Eat Yet? 2010

  • For instance, the original was shot in 70-mm black and white stock, then hand-tinted to give it all an otherworldly effect.

    canada.com Top Stories 2010

  • The high-performance stargazers offer 15 times magnification, ultrasharp focus capabilities and a 70-mm objective lens for maximum brightness in low-light conditions.

    The Globe and Mail - Home RSS feed 2010

  • The LG Film Series will be presented in the 320-seat Shoppers Drug Mart OMNIMAX Theatre featuring the 70-mm film format developed in Canada.

    Marketnews Latest News 2009

  • Since that time, ISS crews have become snap happy, picking their shots of Earth using digital still cameras, 35-mm and 70-mm cameras, and making use of a range of lenses.

    RealClimate 2009

  • The Stagecoach sports a pair of 70-mm Rollerblade-type wheels and telescoping handle so you can easily pull the bag through airports, yet when you get off the pavement, you can stash the handle and pull shoulder straps out of their hidden sleeves to carry the bag as a backpack.

    The Seattle Times 2008

  • AH-64 APACHEMission: U.S. Army's main anti-tank attack helicopter; also capable of providing close air support for ground troopsCapabilities: Maximum climbing rate 3,240 feet per minute; cruising speed 184 mph; maximum range 300 milesLiabilities: Vulnerable to small-arms fire; plagued by a history of design and production flaws, including defective blades and frequent maintenance problemsNight-Vision System: Infrared receiver allows pilot to fly safely at night at very low altitudesRWR: Radar Warning Receiver alerts pilot when helicopter is "painted" by enemy radarHellfire: Laser-guided tank-killer missiles with five-mile rangeTADS: Target Acquisition Designation Sight magnifies targets miles away, in day or nightHydra: 70-mm rocket for ground and air attacksCannon: 30-mm chain gun carries up to 1,200 rounds of ammunition

    The Apache's Battle Test 2008

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