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Greetings! Weekly eLetter
The Latest Industry News, Advice & Tips! |
November 24, 2008 I Volume 4, Edition 39
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Note from Suzanne |
This Holiday Season, Personalize Your Passions
Have you heard of Blurb.com? With its easy application tools, you can easily become an author in just a few simple steps. Simply upload your text and photos and have your book printed on demand. Print as many or as few as you like, and voila! You have just created a one-of-a-kind holiday gift.
You can even sell your book online; I recently wrote "Hasta Mudras for Health & Healing" which is available at http://www.blurb.com/bookstore/detail/352272. I encourage you to visit the site for ideas on how you can document your unique passions in life. And of course you are welcome to order my book, where you will learn how to position your hands to channel and direct energy within your body. As a certified yoga instructor and daily practitioner of these techniques, I can promise that you'll be amazed by the results.
Suzanne Morgan performing the Varada Mudra,
a hasta mudra (hand position) for charity and compassion.
Will the Lacey Act Change Industry Behavior?
Earlier this year, the United States became the first country in the world to ban the importation, exportation and sale of illegally-sourced wood products. Gone are the days of American companies not asking questions regarding chain-of-custody because no one was holding them accountable if they did not know the answers.
People who willingly purchase illegally-sourced wood will face civil and criminal penalties. The end goal is to mandate the adoption of new tracking and sourcing practices on the international level - and save our world's forests and those who reside within them.
For detailed information on the Lacey Act and an excellent video on its background, visit the Environmental Investigation Agency at www.eia-global.org.
Happy Thanksgiving!
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Tip of the Day |
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See Your Favorite Font Designers
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Refine Edge of Selections
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Ask the Experts |
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How to Successfully Open Files Downsaved from QuarkXPress and InDesign
All too frequently, my customers complain that they can't open QuarkXPress or InDesign files that were saved down to earlier versions. For example, someone gives them a QuarkXPress 7 document that's been saved in version 6 format, and they can't open it in QuarkXPress 6. Same for InDesign CS3 and CS2. What advice can I give them?
Answered by Jay Nelson, Editor and Publisher, Design Tools Monthly
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New Quick Poll: Vote Now! |
The Lacey Act prohibits trafficking in illegal wildlife and was amended this year to protect a broader range of plant products, specifically illegal logging.
Has the Lacey Act affected how you buy print?
Do you think the Lacey Act affect your customer's business over the next year?
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Suzanne's Blog |
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After speaking with Graph EXPO attendees and other print reps on the show floor, I was surprised to learn that many solution providers are doing the right things, but they aren't marketing their programs and progress. Read More |
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Going Green |
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sustainABLE Printing Tip
Using the Internet and email to deliver soft-proofs to clients will:
- Help reduce paper usage
- Save phone, courier and postage charges...Read More
Low Impact Living Tip
Topsoil, the very foundation of organic farming, is facing the worst erosion in history. According to a study conducted by the Rodale Institute...Read More
Additional Features
- Educational Articles
- Walk the Walk with Us
- Sustainability Resources
- Inspirational Quotes
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Sponsor Spotlight |
About Intelligencer Printing Company
Located in Lancaster, PA, Intelligencer Printing Company provides the latest technology coupled with a "service first" attitude to create an extraordinary print buying experience. Intelligencer offers a full array of services including: electronic pre-press with CTP, seven-color sheet fed printing with Aqueous and UV coatings available in-line. Web printing with in-line finishing in up to 10 colors with scratch off and pattern perfing capabilities. Our unique offerings include MetalEssence™, IntelliScent™ and High Definition Printing™ to enhance our client's printed material and increase response rates. We also have a complete bindery offering poly-bagging, imaging, and a new 70,000 square foot mailing/fulfillment center complete with Prospect Relationship Management software.
In addition to our list of capabilities, Intelligencer is also committed to environmental sustainability through our FSC certification, use of low VOC/Vegetable based inks and Wind Energy to help preserve the Earth.
Intelligencer Printing Company's experienced representatives and skilled craftspeople are dedicated to taking care of every aspect of your project, so you can take care of your business. We are committed to helping you "Achieve the Extraordinary" through innovative ideas in print, mailing and fulfillment. Visit our website at: www.intellprinting.com. |
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Strategic Partners |
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Job Listings |
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Denver, CO. Integrated Printing Solutions, Inc. (IPS) is experiencing considerable growth and seeks a Manager of Procurement. This position will report to executive management and will serve as the leader for the ongoing development and management of our print procurement process.
Direct Mail Specialist
Poulsbo, WA. Fast growing agency seeks a candidate who has 2+ years experience in print production, data services and postal codes for direct mail.
Director of Production
Sarasota Springs, NY. McMurry seeks individual to lead a team of professionals who are the backbone of its print procurement, prepress, and workflow processing.
Visit our Job Bank for more details or to learn how easy it is to list on our e-community!
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Cool Tools |
Right at Your Fingertips, Printing and Mailing "Helpful Hints Guide"
Free reference tool from BestPrintingOnline.com includes an envelope and mailing guide displaying various types of envelopes, mailing indicia and stamping requirements and so much more. http://www.printbuyersonline.com/content.asp?id=4351 Put A Shine on Your Next Print Project - Intell's CoCure UV Coating Creative Guide
This handy, compact guide from Intelligencer Printing (Intell) gives you a firsthand look at the impact CoCure inks and UV coatings have on a variety of coated and uncoated stocks. http://www.printbuyersonline.com/content.asp?id=4307 How Green is Your Print Shop?
A new, free brochure from Xerox Corporation provides 10 Tips to Manage Your Print Facility More Efficiently for a "Greener" World!
This must-have kit from Concord Litho focuses on actionable information print buyers and designers should know when planning a green printing project.
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Notable Quotes |
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"Not what we say about our blessings, but how we use them,
is the true measure of our thanksgiving."
W.T. Purkiser |
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About Print Buyers Online.com |
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Print Buyers Online.com provides free, quality education, solutions and resources to print buyers, production professionals, marketers and their suppliers. We encourage best practices and promote the exchange of information between buyers and suppliers in a non-sales environment.
In addition to providing valuable information, PBO is also a center to understand the needs and challenges of the print buying community. Our community supports a peaceable, profitable relationship between print buyers, printing companies, and all other industry suppliers.
Enjoy!
Suzanne Morgan
CEO & Founder
Print Buyers Online.com, Inc.
info@e-pbo.com
703-534-9305
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