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George Eastman

An inventor and entrepreneur who created roll film. His invention made photography accessible to more people and led to the invention of motion pictures. Eastman founded Kodak to market the modern camera, which he invented. In later life, he became a major philanthropist. He lived from 1854 to 1932.

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The relationship between Eastman and the two schools has advanced innovation projects at Eastman and benefited researchers at both schools through funding support of their projects.

Eastman extends innovation collaboration agreements with NC State, UNC

Eastman states the extended cooperation will allow IMCD to further benefit from having access to a broad portfolio containing PVC, plastics, polyurethanes, adhesives, sealant and other applications of phthalate-free plasticisers.

IMCD to distribute Eastman plasticisers in Germany and Benelux

Working for $15 a week at the Rochester Savings Bank during the day, Eastman spent his nights researching and experimenting with ways to develop a dry plate formula to make photography easier.

Father of invention: an inventor, entrepreneur and corporate titan, George Eastman was ever mindful that his success was due to the hard work and leisure time of everyday people

Eastman was preceded in death by one sister, Ina P.

Ruth E. (Pierce) Eastman, 89

Eastman, who during his lifetime experienced the loss of home and family as well as historical trauma at first hand.

David Martinez. Dakota Philosopher: Charles Eastman and American Indian Thought

On the ground, Eastman fired under the door at the robber, while the robber shot through the door at him.

Duck or bleed

The ambitious Eastman House wiki, which won't be ready anytime soon, will include documentation on cameras, print materials, chemical processes, and other imaging devices and materials from the history of photography.

Wiki watch

"This is an ideal time for Elcock to meet Eastman because Eastman's last fight in Dudley, when he won the Commonwealth title, was very poor.

Boxing: Elcock's told to take his chance

Eastman, who had worked for Boeing for 18 years, said he copied the files to document and support his allegations that Boeing engaged in fraud, which, he said, consisted of taking inspection shortcuts that included failing to inspect a plane at all as it was being built.

Ex-Boeing employee stole 320,000 files

STEVE BENDALL will be rooting for Wayne Elcock to topple British middleweight champion Howard Eastman next month after blasting "The Battersea Bomber" for wrecking his chances of winning the title.

Boxing: Bendall hopes for Eastman defeat

For a fighter who has won domestic, Commonwealth and European titles as well as fighting for the WBC and WBA World titles against the likes of Bernard Hopkins, Howard Eastman isn't universally popular.

Boxing: Eastman stands by old school tactics

A BELOW-PAR Howard Eastman regained the vacant Commonwealth middleweight title when he outpointed Evans Ashira in Dudley but he won few admirers with his latest performance.