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50 Simple Things Kids Can Do to Save the Earth

Earthworks Group

Tool50 Simple Things Kids Can Do to Save the Earth
Published: 01 January, 1990
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New Camera Mimics Design of Human Eye (NewsFactor)
NewsFactor - Researchers at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and Northwestern University have announced the development of a camera based on the biological design of the human eye. While it won't make a 10-megapixel digital camera obsolete, it may be a huge breakthrough in bioengineering.


Sony Introduces New Cyber-shot T-Series Digicams (PC Magazine)
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Eye spy: U.S. scientists develop eye-shaped camera (Reuters)
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Kodak posts lower 2Q profit, revises outlook (AP)
AP - Eastman Kodak Co. said Thursday its second-quarter profit fell 14 percent as digital inkjet-printer investments and higher costs for raw materials offset a hefty tax settlement gain. It also warned that full-year operating earnings will come in at the lower end of its previous forecast, sending its already depressed stock down more than 7 percent.


Fujifilm Announces 10-Megapixel Glam Cams (PC Magazine)
PC Magazine - It's hard to believe that 10-megapixel resolution is available in point-and-shoot cameras. Fujifilm, however, has unveiled the geek-chic FinePix Z200fd, the newest model in the sleek, ultra-compact Z-series.


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NewsFactor - Adobe Systems has begun shipping Lightroom 2, the latest version of its software toolbox for managing, adjusting and presenting large volumes of digital photographs. The new program supports 64-bit operations on Macintosh computers equipped with Intel processors running for Mac OS X 10.5, as well as PCs running Windows Vista 64-bit operating systems, Adobe said.


Samsung's innov8: An 8-Megapixel Camera Phone (PC Magazine)
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Samsung Releases 'Innov8' Multi-Megapixel Smartphone (TechWeb)
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Microsoft Releases Windows Home Server, Power Pack 1 (TechWeb)
TechWeb - <a href="http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/cmp/tc_cmp/storytext/209400638/28324368/SIG=131m8ahqn/*http://www.informationweek.com/;jsessionid=EF2BUQQ2LPMGWQSNDLRCKH0CJUNN2JVN?cid=feed-yahoo-news">InformationWeek</a> - The bug can corrupt files, such as applications, music tracks or digital photos, if they're transferred to a Windows Home Server unit equipped with two or more hard drives.


Panasonic Debuts New HD Camcorders, Lumix Digicams (PC Magazine)
PC Magazine - Panasonic announced new digital cameras and camcorders at a press conference in New York City. Most of the company's new products emphasize a greater degree of sensitivity than earlier models.


Online Digital Print Services Buyer's Guide (TechWeb)
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Picture Leak: O2's Security Through Obscurity Can't Stop Google (TechWeb)
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Sony DSC-T20 Camera Issue Causes Some to Fail (PC Magazine)
PC Magazine - Sony Corp. has announced that it has discovered an issue affecting certain of its DSC-T20 digital cameras that can result in an inability to take pictures.


Casio Launches Thin Exilim Digital Camera (PC World)
PC World - Casio has expanded its Exilim digital still camera range with a slim 8-megapixel model.


HP's New PhotoSmarts Make Printing Portable (PC Magazine)
PC Magazine - HP on Tuesday announced three new additions to its Photosmart printer line, including two portable printers and one stationary five-ink model.


Kodak Develops 50-Megapixel Image Sensor For Digital Cameras (TechWeb)
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Flickr turns to Getty to sell amateur photos (AP)
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