The M8, the first digital member of the M family, was released in 2006. The asking price — $4, 800, without a lens — was enough to make it a major investment for any photographer.

2006年，第一个数码家族成员M8上市了，售价为4800美元，且不含镜头，这对任何摄影者来说都是笔不小的开支。

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Governor Sonny Perdue made the declaration for the northern third of the state. He is also asking President Bush to declare it a major disaster area.

宣布进入紧急状态。该州的北方已被三次宣告进入紧急状态。州长还要求布什宣告该地区为重灾区。

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"That is why we are asking for mitigation. The developed world yes you are the major causes.

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In order for Major League Baseball to avoid asking teams like the New York Yankees, Boston Red Sox and Philadelphia Phillies to pony up more money for low-revenue teams like the Tampa Bay Rays, Pittsburgh Pirates and Florida Marlins this season, the Chicago Cubs will likely have to make up for their lower attendance this season by finding new revenue sources.

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This is likely one reason why banks pursuing major expansions in New York City are asking for additional electricity service that is more typical an industrial facility than a commercial building.

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Manchester Cathedral is asking permission to close for eight months next year, to carry out major works on the building's heating system.

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