World's smallest karaoke machine displayed in Tokyo
Japanese toymaker Takara Tomy's personal karaoke machine "Hi-kara" is demonstrated at International Tokyo Toy Show in Tokyo June 19, 2008. The product ... english.people.com.cn |
China lose to Greece 91-77 to finish fourth
&$ &$Yao Ming (C) of China tries a layup during the warm-up before Men's Preliminary Round Group B - Game 57 between China and Greece of Beijing 2008 Olympic Games basketball event at Olympic Basketball Gymnasium in Beijing, China, Aug. 18, 2008. Greece beat China 91-77.(Xinhua Photo)&$&$ &$ &$Yao Ming (L) of China attacks under the basket ... english.people.com.cn |
Panasonic Continues Its Digital Photography Revolution With the Addition of the Lumix GH1 -- Its New Micro Four Thirds Digital Camera With HD Recording Capability
The Panasonic LUMIX DMC-GH1, a Creative HD Hybrid, Offers Professional-Level Still Photos and HD Video Performance Yet is Easy Enough for Entry-Level DSLR Consumers takegreatpictures.com |
Venice Honors a Pixar Founder
John Lasseter, the chief creative officer of the Walt Disney Company, who was also a founder of Pixar, will be presented with the Golden Lion award for lifetime achievement at the Venice Film Festival. nytimes.com |
Once Shocking, Now Poetic
Many photographs in this absorbing show at the International Center of Photography set up poetic contrasts between the new and the old. nytimes.com |