2008 Woodie Awards
Week in Review
Jared Ozga '09
Issue date: 9/13/07 Section: World
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According to BBC, it is feared that many more bodies will be found in the ocean and along the shore. The natives of the area, the Miskito Indians, derive most of their income from lobster fishing. As a result, many of the victims of the hurricane were on their boats when the it hit.
The United Nations Food Programme has sent more than five tons of food aid to Puerto Cabezas.
Technology
Apple Announces New iPods
Riding on the commercial success of the new iPhone, Apple recently released its newest iPod model, the iPod Touch. This new version employs a touch screen display, a web browser option, as well as the expected musical storage space. As touted on Apple's web site, the iTouch comes in 8GB and 16GB models starting at $299. Also released was the redesigned Nano which now has video capacity. The Nanos also comes in two models, 8GB and 16GB, starting at $149. For those seeking more storage, the classic iPod is now available with 160GB of storage, enough for 40,000 songs. Finally, the Shuffle comes in four new colors.
Steve Jobs also announced a price reduction of Apple's iPhone, to the dismay of many of Apple's loyalist customers. In an effort to curb criticism, Apple is offering those who purchased the iPhone at the higher price a $100 store credit, and a rebate to those who purchased the phones within a certain time period.
The United Nations Food Programme has sent more than five tons of food aid to Puerto Cabezas.
Technology
Apple Announces New iPods
Riding on the commercial success of the new iPhone, Apple recently released its newest iPod model, the iPod Touch. This new version employs a touch screen display, a web browser option, as well as the expected musical storage space. As touted on Apple's web site, the iTouch comes in 8GB and 16GB models starting at $299. Also released was the redesigned Nano which now has video capacity. The Nanos also comes in two models, 8GB and 16GB, starting at $149. For those seeking more storage, the classic iPod is now available with 160GB of storage, enough for 40,000 songs. Finally, the Shuffle comes in four new colors.
Steve Jobs also announced a price reduction of Apple's iPhone, to the dismay of many of Apple's loyalist customers. In an effort to curb criticism, Apple is offering those who purchased the iPhone at the higher price a $100 store credit, and a rebate to those who purchased the phones within a certain time period.