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Gadgets may gather dust, says John Quick
Gadgets may gather dust, says John Quick

Gadgets may gather dust, says John Quick

Date7/24/1979
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Object NumberTSPA_0132451F
Gizmo fever: Jerry Marks has a well-developed yen for gadgets, but one he's really proud of is his won invention - the Beanie Propeller hat.
Gizmo fever: Jerry Marks has a well-developed yen for gadgets, but one he's really proud of is his won invention - the Beanie Propeller hat.
10/5/1979
Lap of luxury: Those long, long limousines that seem to be on every street corner these days contain all kinds of gadgets, including telephones - handy for Harry Malawi, owner of First Choice Limousine Service
Lap of luxury: Those long, long limousines that seem to be on every street corner these days contain all kinds of gadgets, including telephones - handy for Harry Malawi, owner of First Choice Limousine Service
3/25/1987
Raymond Cheng: Queue-jumper says he was surprised by how quick and easy it was to immigrate. He says he had to scramble to sell his assets in Hong Kong.
Raymond Cheng: Queue-jumper says he was surprised by how quick and easy it was to immigrate. He says he had to scramble to sell his assets in Hong Kong.
8/2/1989
Everything fits: That's as it should be - Ken Cummings is the teacher and if he can't do it right, everyone's in trouble. Cummings instructs in furniture design at Humber College and teaches his students to strive for a combination of good looks and practicality. Students are quick to pick this up, he says.
Everything fits: That's as it should be - Ken Cummings is the teacher and if he can't do it right, everyone's in trouble. Cummings instructs in furniture design at Humber College and teaches his students to strive for a combination of good looks and practicality. Students are quick to pick this up, he says.
8/13/1979
Jerry Marsk, left, and Marty Marks, stand outside their Gadget Shop, on Yonge St
Jerry Marsk, left, and Marty Marks, stand outside their Gadget Shop, on Yonge St
6/20/1978
Lynn Dudley, holding control valve which is the heart of swimming pool solar heating system manufactured by Raypak Thermonics (Canada) Ltd., says solar heating may be closer than we think. Dudley, president of Rexdale-based Raypak, says solar assisted home heating systems already may be within the grasp of the average houseowner who wants to save on the fuel bills.
Lynn Dudley, holding control valve which is the heart of swimming pool solar heating system manufactured by Raypak Thermonics (Canada) Ltd., says solar heating may be closer than we think. Dudley, president of Rexdale-based Raypak, says solar assisted home heating systems already may be within the grasp of the average houseowner who wants to save on the fuel bills.
6/8/1977
Below the praries. Don operates giant drilling machines wearing mask to protect against dust.
Below the praries. Don operates giant drilling machines wearing mask to protect against dust.
4/6/1976
The Joe jobs men will have to take on if they accept the liberation of women concept are not appealing, says Dr. Sy Silverberg, head of the Education and Growth Opportunities program at York University. Men may be able to accept the idea intellectully but not be able to put it into practice and women should understand this, he says.
The Joe jobs men will have to take on if they accept the liberation of women concept are not appealing, says Dr. Sy Silverberg, head of the Education and Growth Opportunities program at York University. Men may be able to accept the idea intellectully but not be able to put it into practice and women should understand this, he says.
9/4/1974
Changed strategy: Peter Martin, chief economist at McLeod Young Weir, says news of jump in September unemployment figures may force Ottawa to deal less harshly with consumers
Changed strategy: Peter Martin, chief economist at McLeod Young Weir, says news of jump in September unemployment figures may force Ottawa to deal less harshly with consumers
10/16/1981
Dr. Harvey Moldofsky: Children may learn language of disease from an anxious parent, says Toronto Western Hospital chief psychiatrist.
Dr. Harvey Moldofsky: Children may learn language of disease from an anxious parent, says Toronto Western Hospital chief psychiatrist.
1/18/1980
Pyrmid plan president Hank Jacomb, left, says he'll have a talk with zealous colleague who may have used high-pressure techiniques in attempting to recruit investors
Pyrmid plan president Hank Jacomb, left, says he'll have a talk with zealous colleague who may have used high-pressure techiniques in attempting to recruit investors
8/23/1970
Peter miller: Chairman of Lloyd's says product liability coverage may disappear.
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