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George Priftis Distributes a hand-held magnifying device that allows partially sighted people to read and write.
George Priftis Distributes a hand-held magnifying device that allows partially sighted people to read and write.

George Priftis Distributes a hand-held magnifying device that allows partially sighted people to read and write.

Date10/15/1990
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ProvenanceCourtesy: Toronto Star Photograph Archives
CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0132358F
Survival gear: Geoff Eden, who tests technical aids for the CNIB, says he wouldn't survive without electronic equipment that allows him to read and write.
Survival gear: Geoff Eden, who tests technical aids for the CNIB, says he wouldn't survive without electronic equipment that allows him to read and write.
1/31/1991
Buy black: Lynrod Douglas, publisher of Blackpages, a directory of Metro's black-run businesses, brought the concept from Montreal, where he distributes a similar directory to about 30,000 people. In Metro, he plans to distribute 60,000 free copies. A sin
Buy black: Lynrod Douglas, publisher of Blackpages, a directory of Metro's black-run businesses, brought the concept from Montreal, where he distributes a similar directory to about 30,000 people. In Metro, he plans to distribute 60,000 free copies. A sin
2/23/1992
Catherine and David Nugent, whose company distributes Alfred Sung perfume, with Holt Renfrew's director of boutiques, Krystyne Romer Griffin, right, holding a faux floral bouquet
Catherine and David Nugent, whose company distributes Alfred Sung perfume, with Holt Renfrew's director of boutiques, Krystyne Romer Griffin, right, holding a faux floral bouquet
5/9/1988
Simon Fowler, whose West Coast company distributes Stock Block, shows off the Toronto version.
Simon Fowler, whose West Coast company distributes Stock Block, shows off the Toronto version.
6/4/1980
Synthetic savings: Terry Preston says SOF-7, which he distributes through his firm, Canadian Molecular Oil, cuts fuel consumption by up to 20 per cent
Synthetic savings: Terry Preston says SOF-7, which he distributes through his firm, Canadian Molecular Oil, cuts fuel consumption by up to 20 per cent
3/25/1982
Mustard maker: Stephen Sandler distributes samples of his mustards during a supermarket promotion.
Mustard maker: Stephen Sandler distributes samples of his mustards during a supermarket promotion.
6/13/1985
Face-painting allows people to take off their masks and let the 'real me' out, says psychologist Harold Miller, being made up by wife, Harriet
Face-painting allows people to take off their masks and let the 'real me' out, says psychologist Harold Miller, being made up by wife, Harriet
9/26/1978
Papal occasion, Pope John Paul II has a moment of solitary prayer and a woman, right, distributes communion at the mass held in Downsview during the r(...)
Papal occasion, Pope John Paul II has a moment of solitary prayer and a woman, right, distributes communion at the mass held in Downsview during the r(...)
9/15/1984
New approach: Psychologist Steven Stein, top, has helped develop a computer program that allows children with emotional problems to answer intimate questions by using a computer at Thistletown Regional Centre
New approach: Psychologist Steven Stein, top, has helped develop a computer program that allows children with emotional problems to answer intimate questions by using a computer at Thistletown Regional Centre
2/24/1986
Wall to wall games: Mattel Electronics has introduced a new system that allows viewers to play all kinds of electronic games on their television sets
Wall to wall games: Mattel Electronics has introduced a new system that allows viewers to play all kinds of electronic games on their television sets
2/7/1980
Foreign ownership of investment firms is a problem for domestically-owned companies if it allows financial advantages, James Cronyn said today. Toronto bond man appeared at hearing of Ontario government committee pondering ownership of investment companies. Main issue: What controls on ownerships?
Foreign ownership of investment firms is a problem for domestically-owned companies if it allows financial advantages, James Cronyn said today. Toronto bond man appeared at hearing of Ontario government committee pondering ownership of investment companies. Main issue: What controls on ownerships?
11/9/1971
Cats galore: Harvey and Lorraine Crockford play with just a few of the 54 cats that share their home. The couple were fined $50 yesterday for breaking North York's cat bylaw - it allows only six grown cats per household. The couple spend $200 a week on cat food and litter.
Cats galore: Harvey and Lorraine Crockford play with just a few of the 54 cats that share their home. The couple were fined $50 yesterday for breaking North York's cat bylaw - it allows only six grown cats per household. The couple spend $200 a week on cat food and litter.
6/29/1984