Now that the dust has settled on Nikon's new D700 DSLR -- but hopefully not on that anti-dust 12.1 megapixel full-frame sensor -- we thought we'd toss together a few general impressions of the new mid-range pro camera.

ENGADGET: Nikon D700 review roundup

And if the spa's gem associations are a stretch, they're comparable to what others are doing, like using diamond dust in anti-aging body treatments and here, for obvious reasons, sapphire dust as well (which felt great in a body cream but didn't have any discernible effect).

FORBES: Off the Beaten Track

On Friday, the 1972 Anti-Ballistic Missile Treaty will formally be consigned to the dust-bin of history.

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