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September 23, 2010  _______________________________________________________

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NEW - Framed Prints
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BRI now in the Framing Business
Kicking off with 14 Hot Frames!

Framed Prints

Now you can present perfect frame and deliver a completely finished piece that's ready to hang without ever stepping into a frame shop! We now have 14 beautiful frames styles to choose from in a variety of sizes.

Our frame styles come at various price points. This makes it easy to find one right for your client's budget as well as what best suits your image.

Framed Prints 
Frames are available for the following print sizes: 8x10, 10x20, 11x14, 16x16, 16x20 & 20x24. All of our regular printing and texturing options are available. We finish all our Framed Prints with black paper backing and hanging hardware already installed.

Framed Prints

We are also offering the option to add a mat and glass. Please note: When adding a mat to your Framed Print we use a larger frame, glass and mat to accommodate your selected print size.

  • Price includes frame, mounted print, paper backing & hanging hardware (ready to hang)
  • 14 frame styles to choose from in three different price categories
  • Frames available for 8x10, 10x20, 11x14, 16x16, 16x20 & 20x24 print sizes
  • Add clear or non-glare glass for an additional fee
  • Mat options include White w/White Core, White w/Black Core or Black w/White Core
  • Adding a mat will increase the frame's inside dimensions by 5 inches (4 inches for 8x10)
  • Drop shipping is available (no paperwork included)
If you would like more information about Framed Prints please visit our website for details.

Framed Prints
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What some people are saying about us on Facebook

Rick Bouthiette - Thanks so much for the unbelievable service! I ordered my prints yesterday at noon and they were at my door today before noon. They look stunning! You're the best!

Dana Callaway Rogers -
You guys are the best! I found out at the last minute about an art crawl tomorrow night and you guys pulled it off for me. Prints arrived today as promised. Spectacular as always! Thank you!

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The BRIdge Contest is a weekly chance to win

Black River Imaging products.

10 Sets of Pocket Calendars

These calendars are custom printed on any of our four popular paper choices - Standard, Linen, Art (Watercolor) or Pearl. They have a 12-month calendar on one side and your custom image on the other. Pocket Calendars have rounded corners, measure 2.5" x 3.5" and come in sets of 10. You may also choose to add glossy or matte coating at an additional cost.

This week's offer includes:
  • 100 - 2.5 x 3.5 Pocket Calendars
  • Standard Paper
  • Matte or Glossy UV Coating
  • $36.00 Value
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We Congratulate Our Previous Winner:


Previous winner:
1 Photo Box
was won by
Shannon Beck
of Shots By Shannon Photography
in Cuba, Missouri

www.shotsbyshannonphoto.com

Click the website link above if you'd like to send Shannon a notice of congratulations!

Tari

Got Geek?

From time to time everyone has a problem with her computer.  Whether you've just bought some new hardware or software and you're having trouble getting it installed, you've contracted a particularly nasty virus from web surfing, or you shut it off one day and the next time you try to turn it on it won't come on most of us have been there. If you haven't ever been there, don't worry, you will. Every so often I remember a time when I could say, "Oh nothing like that has ever happened to a system of mine." Yeah.  Those were the days.

The fact is computers have become an extremely important part of our lives, particularly small business. It's important to have someone to whom you can turn when problems arise. Here at Black River Imaging we have an entire department dedicated to computer systems, networking, and software to keep us up and running and connected.  

If you don't have your own personal geek squad, you should. I do. I would recommend finding someone with whom you can communicate easily, someone who is patient and who listens.  Definitely find someone with whom you click. My squad consists of one guy that works for himself. He's reliable, priced reasonably, and he's just a real nice guy:  Neil Slatinsky, owner/operator of Complete Computer Care here in Springfield, MO. I feel extremely lucky to have found him. For our customers in the Greater Springfield area, I highly recommend him. He does remote support, too, for those outside the area. Find him on Facebook. He works on MACs, too!

Personally, I do a lot of my own computer repair and maintenance. Here are a few links I like for helping you to maintain or troubleshoot your own computer issues. I would caution that these links are for folks who do possess an understanding of computers or for those (like me) who throw caution to the wind with a "Pfff! I can do this!" attitude. I've rated each link for the intrepid:

Avira Anti-Virus software - It's the best free anti-virus software out there. I chucked AVG (at the suggestion of my pal Neil) for Avira and I've been extremely happy with the protection so far. If you can download and install software on your own, check this out:
www.avira.com

SpeedFan - I was having issues with my computer spontaneously shutting down and after a little bit of online research came to suspect it was a heat issue. This little gem confirmed what I already knew and I keep it just to monitor the heat in my machine. If you can download and install software on your own and are interested, check this out: www.almico.com

Bleeping Computer - This link is for me, the "Do-It-Yourselfer", INVALUABLE when it comes to troubleshooting errors, random freezes or shutdowns, software and hardware installation issues, Windows issues... If it's computer related and you can articulate the problem, these men and women can help and I'm simply amazed at how willing they are, how patient, and how fast they are. And for free. This link is really not for the novice, but you might learn a few things: www.bleepingcomputer.com

Combofix - This little software program has saved my bacon SO many times when I've had stubborn viruses AVG, et al. wouldn't remove. Follow the directions to the letter and this little gem will have your system clean, up and running in no time. For advanced users only: www.combofix.org

Malwarebytes - This is one of the best malware cleaners I've used. Free, easy to use, and does a great job. What more could you ask for? If you can download and install software on your own, then check this out: www.malwarebytes.org

Complete Computer Care- For Facebook users: www.facebook.com

Links I Like
The following links aren't computer maintenance related. They're just for fun and creativity.

For color scheme inspiration: kuler.adobe.com
Color scheme designer: colorschemedesigner.com
Gradient Generator: www.herethere.net
Photoshop Tutorials: psd.tutsplus.com
Smashing Magazine: www.smashingmagazine.com

Lastly here are some totally cool time wasters:
Do some good and learn something with wasted time: freerice.com
The Falling Sand Game:freebies.about.com
Online Bubble Wrap: fun.from.hell.pl
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