| Disposable digital camera comes in handy
We sometimes hit the road with not one, but three digital cameras, including single-lens reflex cameras and compact point-and-shoots. But there are situations when putting your expensive gear into the fray may not be the smartest move. That's where a single-use digital camera might be more suitable.Pure Digital Technologies, credited with introducing the first disposable digital camera in 2003, continues to corner the market on the product; it's the line most local retail stores seem to stock under their own brand. We sought out RiteAid's One-Time-Use Digital Camera ($20), CVS's Digital One-Time-Use Camera ($22) and Ritz Camera's Dakota Digital Single-Use Camera ($19). With the exception of a few cosmetic details, they were identical Pure Digital cameras.But sometimes it's not all about the equipment; processing fees and prints make a difference.
Our changing world caught on camera
SNAPSHOTS of life on Tyneside estates have gone on display to show the impact of regeneration. They capture what people feel about the changing face of their communities. The Images for Change exhibition at Newcastle Civic Centre this week showcases photographs taken by residents of Walker, Benwell and Scotswood in Newcastle, Teams in Gateshead, Meadow Well in North Tyneside and Rekendyke in South Shields. The project is part of a Church Action on Poverty initiative which aims to show the effects, positive and negative, of regeneration. Councillors from Newcastle, Gateshead and South Tyneside joined with community representatives at the launch of the exhibition. The communities were given digital and disposable cameras in a bid to identify key issues and aspirations of communities affected by regeneration and they were then encouraged to record their own and their families' experiences.
Top Five Holiday Gifts for Boomers Revealed by Eons.com Gadget Survey
Eons.com, the social networking site for adults lovin' life on the flip side of 50, has revealed the most sought-after gadgets of the holiday season for boomers. The survey also examined attitudes and activities surrounding technology and found that boomers -- much like younger generations -- seek the latest in technology such as digital cameras and Internet-ready mobile phones. Survey results are available at http://www.eons.com/gadgets. "Boomers are a driving force in the technology revolution. With more disposable income ($2 trillion) than any current or previous generation, they have the means to acquire new technology that simplifies their lives and helps them stay more connected. They are smart consumers and will investigate to get the right price and style," said Eons Founder and CEO Jeff Taylor.
Black share of income now highest
South Africans are earning more. Much more. Total income has more than doubled in the past seven years. This phenomenal growth is eclipsed only by the growth of the black middle class, which has grown at an even faster rate.Black consumers now account for 46,5% of personal disposable income, compared with 40,4% for whites. This percentage is set to rise in the next five years, according to the latest All Media Products Survey (Amps) conducted by the South African Advertising Research Foundation. The survey randomly selects a representative sample of 24 000 people from around the country. This year's survey compared fieldwork conducted between February and June last year with the same period this year.Total personal income for all race groups was calculated at R31,1-billion in 2000. By 2006/07 this had grown to R66,7billion.
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