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Catching on: Jamie troke shows off his invention, plastic hooks that attach to a computer to hang the keyboard on when it is not in use.
Catching on: Jamie troke shows off his invention, plastic hooks that attach to a computer to hang the keyboard on when it is not in use.

Catching on: Jamie troke shows off his invention, plastic hooks that attach to a computer to hang the keyboard on when it is not in use.

Date2/18/1991
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ProvenanceCourtesy: Toronto Star Photograph Archives
CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
Object NumberTSPA_0135011F
Helpless prey: Tony Diamanti, 27, of Weston Rd., a victim of cerebral palsy who uses a pointer attached to his head to communicate with a word board and operate a computer keyboard, was attacked about noon Saturday in the intersection of Weston and Lawren
Helpless prey: Tony Diamanti, 27, of Weston Rd., a victim of cerebral palsy who uses a pointer attached to his head to communicate with a word board and operate a computer keyboard, was attacked about noon Saturday in the intersection of Weston and Lawren
3/10/1987
His and Hers: Lawyer Lou Milrad and his wife Elaine at the keyboards of their home computers
His and Hers: Lawyer Lou Milrad and his wife Elaine at the keyboards of their home computers
12/29/1981
Inventor: Richmond Hill High School student Chris Hook has developed a device that can help the severely disabled type on a computer by whistling, nooding or flexging a muscle
Inventor: Richmond Hill High School student Chris Hook has developed a device that can help the severely disabled type on a computer by whistling, nooding or flexging a muscle
4/15/1987
That's a print: A new process that marries a computer and laser can produce a three-dimensional plastic model. Factotum Inc. says the process, called stereolithography, can produce prototypes for inventors in a fraction of the time now required. Company p
That's a print: A new process that marries a computer and laser can produce a three-dimensional plastic model. Factotum Inc. says the process, called stereolithography, can produce prototypes for inventors in a fraction of the time now required. Company p
5/12/1989
Theft proof: Paul Cadleux holds magnetized strips used to hide in or attach to a product. A strip sets off an alarm at the door, if not demagnetized by a cashier.
Theft proof: Paul Cadleux holds magnetized strips used to hide in or attach to a product. A strip sets off an alarm at the door, if not demagnetized by a cashier.
12/17/1990
His own supplier: Grant Darbyson shows workers how to press seam in new manufacturing quarters which supply two thirds of the clothing sold in his 33-store chain Darby's Great Hang-Ups Ltd. and Foxmoor Inc. The building, an old paint factory, is located o
His own supplier: Grant Darbyson shows workers how to press seam in new manufacturing quarters which supply two thirds of the clothing sold in his 33-store chain Darby's Great Hang-Ups Ltd. and Foxmoor Inc. The building, an old paint factory, is located o
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Green bottle: ICI manager David Gannon shows off plastic bottles that will disintegrate when tossed on a compost heap.
Green bottle: ICI manager David Gannon shows off plastic bottles that will disintegrate when tossed on a compost heap.
10/30/1991
Designing computer: Project specialist Jim Crichton uses a computer hooked up to a video display terminal to produce designs at a Hamilton metal working firm. A Canadian Manufacturers' Association survey has found most companies do not use computerized drafting.
Designing computer: Project specialist Jim Crichton uses a computer hooked up to a video display terminal to produce designs at a Hamilton metal working firm. A Canadian Manufacturers' Association survey has found most companies do not use computerized drafting.
3/4/1982
Packing revolution: Ted Haiplik, chairman of the Packaging Association of Canada, displays varied forms of packaging in metal, paper and plastic now in use in his industry
Packing revolution: Ted Haiplik, chairman of the Packaging Association of Canada, displays varied forms of packaging in metal, paper and plastic now in use in his industry
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Dual keyboards: Robert Moses, president of Syntronics, sits by one of the music processors he markets
Dual keyboards: Robert Moses, president of Syntronics, sits by one of the music processors he markets
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King st. atrium: David Stewart, vice-president of Campeau Corp., shows off huge model of the King St. entrance to the Scotia Plaza tower. he says we are trying to look ahead to the end of this century with our building design. It will offer completely computer-controlled lighting, heating, air conditioning and power.
6/24/1986
Handyman: Top man Harvey Coleman shows how to open up Dell's new, easy-access computers.
Handyman: Top man Harvey Coleman shows how to open up Dell's new, easy-access computers.
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