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The Canon PowerShot A590 IS is an 8 megapixel point and shoot camera with a 4x optical zoom lens and image stabilization. It also comes featuring aperture and shutter priority modes as well as full manual exposure mode. It will have a retail price of $179.99 when it is released in March. Canon PowerShot A590 IS News Release Extract Ruggedly crafted yet lightweight, the dark silver body of the 8.0 megapixel PowerShot A590 IS camera fits firmly and comfortably into a user’s hand.
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By Mary Wisniewski Vicenza, Italy—The Vicenza Fair’s gold-jewelry exhibition, “First,” held from Jan. 13-20, proclaimed “Nothing as before” as one of its mottos, but when it came to the actual jewelry designs on display, several trends took a cue from the past. Bangles, cameos and chain necklaces, popular accessories for several seasons now, abounded in many designers’ booths, as did serpent-themed jewelry, brown diamonds and the mixing of yellow, rose and white gold.
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By Mary Wisniewski Large, lengthy coats; colored, textured tights; and boots, scarves and hats of different varieties may all stylishly prevent frostbite, but the layered looks of winter can also make it difficult for jewelry to stand out. To battle this jewelry-wardrobing conundrum, the new winter edict is that bigger really does mean better, especially when the emphasis is placed upon areas that peer out of the sea of clothing bulk, like wrists and hands.
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Canon PowerShot A700 digital camera review : Early this year, just before the start of the PMA 2006, Canon introduced an entire new series of digital cameras. Most of these new models are now gradually becoming available for digital camera reviews. Such is also the case with the Canon PowerShot A700. This new model is equipped with a 6 Megapixel image sensor, and features the renowned PowerShot A-series design. Six Megapixels seems to have been declared the standard resolution for the amateur photographer.
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Olympus Europe has again prolonged its offer of a free HLD-4 grip to existing E-System users purchasing a new E-3. Originally scheduled to end on Dec 31st 2007, the promotion was first extended to Jan 31st and the folks at Olympus now say customers have until the end of March to get their claims in - most generous. Full details on how to ‘get a grip’ coming up after the jump.

Please note the link below still mentions the cut-off date as being Jan 31st but should soon be updated with the new date.

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New York—Simmons Jewelry Co. President Scott Rauch has presented on behalf of the company a donation totaling $311,535 to the Diamond Empowerment Fund (D.E.F.). The D.E.F., founded by Simmons Jewelry Co. co-owner Russell Simmons upon his return from Africa last year, is a nonprofit, international organization dedicated to empowering Africa through funding education programs in African countries where diamonds are a natural resource. Simmons Jewelry Co.
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New York—One of TV’s top matriarchs is teaming up with the Home Shopping Network (HSN) to launch a line of brown-diamond jewelry. Justine Simmons, wife of Joseph Simmons (Reverend Run) on the MTV reality series Run’s House and sister-in-law of jewelry company owner and music mogul Russell Simmons, will debut Brown Sugar by Justine Simmons on Jan. 23 on HSN. Produced and manufactured by family jewelry company SHR and Simmons Jewelry Group, Brown Sugar will be available exclusively on HSN and at HSN.com.
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Possible ‘ignition’ of rechargeable batteries has prompted the United States government to issue a direct warning to photographers of the potential risks when carried on aircraft. The move is designed to draw the public’s attention to new US Department of Transportation rules which ban air passengers from carrying ’spare’ lithium-ion batteries in their checked-in luggage. The rules, which took effect on 1 January, only allow travellers to pack a lithium-ion battery in their checked-in luggage provided that it is already installed in the device.
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This year will test your mettle, especially if you’re a jeweler targeting the lower- to middle-market consumers who have been pummeled by the credit crunch, mortgage rates, gas prices and other economic concerns. But our 2008 forecast reveals tough times can also usher in a sweet year of innovations in design, business alliances, and of course, retail. For a preview of the year ahead in fashion, diamonds, watches and retail, download our 2008 industry forecast.
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Canon HF100 : Canon expands its award-winning High Definition (HD) camcorder range with the announcement of a groundbreaking flash memory-based model. The compact Canon HD Camcorder HF100 will thrill creative moviemakers who want maximum mobility and the chance to shoot High Definition footage in challenging new environments. The Canon HF100 offers the convenience of shooting straight to memory card.
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