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O'Brien Men's Neoprene Life Vest
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This O'Brien ® Men's Neoprene Life Vest features a hinged design that lets you make big waves - comfortably and safely. The hinged front and V-back delivers an ideal fit, and wider armholes mean every move is made comfortably. The dual belts and heavy duty, easy glide front zipper makes the vest more secure, and also means switching from water sports to evening attire is no problem. This life jacket is Coast Guard approved.
- Best use: water and paddle sports
- Coast Guard Approved (CGA)
- Hinged front and V-shaped back for an ideal fit
- Wider armholes for superior flexibility and comfort
- Dual belt and zip closure for a secure fit that stays in place
- Easy glide, full-zip front
- Rapid dry biolite construction offers a lightweight fit that won't bog you down
- Material: neoprene
- Model # MVBHINGED12
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Rated 4.6 out of 5�by 173
Rated 5 out of 5�by Kat fisher Good buy, would buy again
Comfortable vest and good price. Wet suit like material allows you to actually not mind wearing it where as cheaper material veat will never get worn.
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Rated 5 out of 5�by Jim Great Product at a great season discount price!
What a deal a 100 dollar life jacket for $25. Great deal and I cant wait to use it next summer.
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Rated 4 out of 5�by Bimmer59 Excellent value for the price.
Excellent item, especially considering the discounted price (end-of-season). Quality is very good, the only functional shortcoming is the lack of attachment points for some required safety items, such as a light, etc.
September 16, 2014
Rated 5 out of 5�by jshoe great life jacket
fits good and it is stylish out on the lake or river
September 16, 2014
Rated 5 out of 5�by Duke Great Vest
Feels comfortable and secure. Quality construction and materials.
September 16, 2014
Rated 4 out of 5�by Krisi Runs smaller than another brand, but very nice quality
We ordered this vest in size XXL. It seemed a little tighter than the JOBE brand we already have in that same size. The chest measurements are the same but there is less space in the armpits.
September 15, 2014
Rated 5 out of 5�by jdh Good quality for the price
We bought this jacket to replace one which flew out of the boat while we were driving. We had purchased some of these in the store last summer and were very pleased with them, so didn't hesitate to buy this one for the half-price deal that was offered. The ones we bought in the store were also 'half-price' so I conclude this is a gimmick used by Dick's to encourage sales. Don't know why they don't just list them for that price all of the time. True to size and the color stays bright as long as they are stored out of the sun. Very comfortable.
September 14, 2014
Rated 5 out of 5�by mary50 Great features and comfortable
I bought the vest for kayaking. It is wonderful. The armholes are big so you can paddle with no restrictions. Fits great, is very comfortable and dries very quickly. Love the zipper and dual belts. We usually fight over who gets to use this vest as it's the best! We have only used it for one season but plan on adding another vest for our next season.
September 9, 2014
Rated 5 out of 5�by Whizkey Comfortable, bouyant
Great price when on sale.
Buoyant and USCG approved.
I bought it for wave boarding and other water sports. So far it has exceeded expectations.
I purchased a large and it fits well ... i.e. it's true to size.
I would purchase this again in the future.
September 9, 2014
Rated 5 out of 5�by RJ4BAMA Quality purchase
This lifevest is very nice, made well and they look great. I would suggest if you're considering buying one without being able to try one on first, buy the next size up because they all run a lttle small but are very comfortable and well made. I bought this at the end of the season & got it 1/2 price so it was an excellent purchase for me.
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California budget proposal 'a gun to the head' of workers and the poor Wednesday, January 12, 2011 By: Ian Thompson
It is time to fight back
As he unveiled his budget plan for California, Gov. Jerry Brown—the state's top Democrat—said "some people might say I am putting a gun to their head." He is right.
Just one week after taking the reigns as governor, Brown, launched a frontal assault on the state's workers and poor. His budget for fiscal year 2011-2012 proposes $12.5 billion in cuts to surmount the $25.4 overall deficit, including the following deep cuts to fundamental health and social service programs. Brown's plan would cut:
What the budget does not cut is—cops and prisons. The budget proposes an increase in prison spending from $8.9 billion to $9.1 billion, including fully funding the salaries of state cops and paying for more overtime. It is no coincidence that the prison guards' "union" was a top contributor to Brown's campaign.
Those who will be affected by the budget know this is true: "This budget is a death warrant for California AIDS patients," said the AIDS Healthcare Foundation in a statement.
Yet others, including Democratic politicians and some union representatives, have already accepted the cuts as a foregone conclusion. "I hate the cuts, but I am not going to reject the cuts," said Senate President Pro-Tem Darrel Steinberg (D-Sacramento).
The past several California budgets have relied on massive cuts to social services for working-class people. Former Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger presided over them and rammed cuts through California's legislature with bipartisan support, and only token resistance from the Democrats.
Now, the Democrats are presiding over "austerity measures" that could hurt California workers even more acutely. They intend to cut state general fund spending to its lowest level in nearly a decade, much lower than under the Schwarzenegger regime. There are several shallow "revenue" building measures trumpeted by Brown, but nothing major that goes after corporations that profit from our labor.
The message from the governor is clear: It is perfectly okay for poor people to starve, go without health care and lose wages, union representation and access to education. As long as there are more prisons to house the poor, in the government's view, everything is okay.
That is the government's view because that is the view of the ruling capitalist class, a class that cares nothing for workers and everything about making themselves richer and richer at our expense.
People's needs, not profits
What could be done to fix California's budget?
To fix the budget this year, the government should tax the rich. Cutting all corporate tax loopholes and raising taxes on Big Oil, banks and other massive corporations by 20 percent would do the trick. Those actions alone would raise tens of billions in revenue for the state.
The $9 billion prison budget should be slashed with the savings used to retain the social programs now on the chopping block. California does not need more repressive prisons. The money should go to fund jobs programs and make education and health care free for all, including undocumented workers and their families.
A moratorium should be declared on state interest payments to banks and other bondholders. People's needs should take priority over bankers' profits.
A long lasting fix would be to stop U.S. wars on Afghanistan and Iraq. The Pentagon spends $700 million each day waging war on workers' abroad. Without the wars, the California state budget deficit would be overcome in just over a month. The deficits haunting nearly every U.S. state right now would go away in a matter of months.
All of this is possible. No cuts to social services are needed. California is the richest state in the world's richest country. The wealth is there, it's just not being used to meet the needs of the working class. Instead, corporate profits and wars are prioritized.
We can change the equation, but it is going to take a fight. And it is high time to fight. Brown's budget proposal is a wake up call to organized labor, community organizations and all people who work for a living and struggle each day. The way to stop the cuts and reorient society to benefit the people, not the banks, is to build a movement that is strong, tireless, independent of the Democrats and Republicans—who will sell us out every time—and clear about our goals.
Working people cannot afford to wait around for next year's cuts that will inevitably come.
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This clip is part of a series of eight square dances called by Ted Sannella at the Chesapeake Spring Dance Weekend, sponsored by the Folklore Society of Greater Washington. (Ted called another four or five squares during the weekend, plus contras and triplets.) Each clip includes Ted's walkthrough, plus the introduction and first time through the figure. We've included so many clips from one event so callers of traditional New England style squares can hear how Ted taught dances and how he varied the opening of dances throughout the weekend.
The recording was made by Joel Bluestein, April 3–5, 1987, at Camp Letts, near Annapolis, MD. Musicians are Peter Barnes, piano; Mary Lea and Ruthie Dornfeld, fiddles.
A CD with 14 live recordings of Ted Sannella calling is part of Ted's booklet, Calling Traditional New England Squares, published by Country Dance and Song Society. The selections on that CD were chosen because of the variety of the breaks.
This dance was written by Tony Parkes.
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Hi...Why do you want to meet the Russian woman!
Most of them, obviously, want to just get away from they country for a better future...
How do I know...Because I know...I'm from Soviet Union...But I live in England...and I'm an English now...I was working with Russion people and I know a lots of ladies, who's maryied English men...most of the relationships didn't work because of ...different reasons!!!!!!
Ask me and I'll give you advice, but you and only you have to decide, because you have to think about this woman or girls...they going to live so much behind..its a big decision for them as well as for you...they need to learn another world...Its not easy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Even me, after 8,5 years I do mistakes, grammar, life.. and...
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Never send money to Russia. My advice is to send her a ticket that is in her name already. She can ONLY use the ticket for travel and can't sell it! Good luck.
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I am not from Russia; I am from former Yugoslavia - if you heard about that country
And I had similar schooling as is in Russia. That is not true that someone trained us about American culture. We learned there about America as well as Japan, Germany or any other industrial develop country.
I am living now in USA, and it is huge differences in nature and culture.
¿Hugest differences are: we have love and passion, we have soul and we do not have subject in school as is: How to smile and be polite ¿ as you have it here, also we didn¿t have subject as: how to write the best resume and sell yourself ¿ most of profiles which I red here are just a -good resume of life without filings ¿¿..as shell ¿ EMPTY!
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Sorry, but you do not have that warm, passion, nature, love, and so big heart as we do.
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the very fact that your even on here asking this question should be your answer. They are all frauds..DO NOT pay for anything!! If she wants to come see you so badly let her buy her own ticket! This is a joke that people still consider even talking to these woman after everything that's been said and proven about them!! Comon people WAKE UP!!!!!!
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Andiamo Solid 500 Thread Count Egyptian Cotton Sheet Set
Soft and luxurious, this four-piece Andiamo sheet set features luxurious Egyptian cotton construction. With hemstitch detailing, this 500 thread count sateen sheet set will lend elegance to any bedroom.
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Transform your bedroom decor instantly with these elegant 500-thread count sheets. This sheet set of four pieces includes a flat sheet, a fitted sheet and two pillowcases for complete bedroom makeover, and features a sateen weave for extra softness. A double-needle hemline detail the flat sheet and pillowcases, while the fitted sheet features a generous pocket depth of up to 15 inches to secure over any thick mattress. Offered in elegant solid colors, a machine wash care instruction offers easy use that is perfect for any home.- Set includes: One flat sheet, one fitted sheet and two pillowcases
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P Reilly Not the quality I was expecting. they were thin and wrinkle easily. i had ordered sheets previously and I thought these would be the same. I was disappointed.
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Randolph B product is very good for the price
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Friend loved them! I bought these as a gift. My friend loved them and praised the beautiful dark blue color. She has a king size bed and said they fit perfectly and are incredible soft to sleep on.
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Oh how soft I love the feel of these sheets
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Like sleeping on a cloud These are the softest sheets that I ever owned. I love them and now own two sets. The wash up and wear very well. Highly recommend!
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Not what is advertised This product is not what is advertised. The ad says 100% Egyptian Cotton that is "calendared and mercerized." The sheets are made in India with long staple cotton that is calendared, not mercerized. Egyptian cotton is just one type of long staple cotton. If these sheets truly were made of Egyptian cotton the package would reflect that. Also, the calendaring process is inferior to mercerizing. These are not bad sheets, they are just not what is advertised. Buyer beware.
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disappointed with these sheets after few washes I loved the sheets the first week i received them-very soft and the hem stitch looked grand, but after the first two washes, I could not use these sheets anymore. The pilling was horrible and the sheets had shrunk by a huge amount, I could not fit them on our mattress anymore. sorely disappointed as I loved the colors and felt this was such a good buy initially.
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I like 'em so far Bad reviews can scare you away and there are so many variations on all these different types of sheet sets offered on overstock that I just had to take the plunge and pick one (well I order a 350 count one too). I'm a 30 something bachelor so I'm not too versed. I just know good comfort and to have nice sheets (thanks Mom). I ordered the grey cali-king set. My bed is a cali-king and is probably is 15+ inches deep. The sheets come in the typical plastic zipper package. The front tag reads "Andiamo Fine Linens, Ispirato en Italia per la casa, 500 thread count, 100% Egyptian Cotton - Single ply yarn, 15" Deep pockets fits mattresses up to 17" The back does read "Made in India" and "...500 threads per square inch" With that said, I tried the sheet over my bed first to check the fit and was happy to see elastic all around and that it fit. I then immediately washed the sheets following the instructions. Although I missed the gentle cycle but will do that moving forward. There was very little lint in the lint screen before and looked no different after. The sheet has a nice sheen that remained after washing. Use some type of fabric softner. I think a few of these complainers don't know how to wash clothes. And bathe your skin before hitting the nice clean sheets. Makes no sense hopping in the bed on clean sheets with your skin from a day of activities. After drying on low heat, you will definitely have to iron the wrinkles out if you're a stickler for that. I'm not. I just wanted to go to bed. The sheets are soft people!...and comfortable. I usually am up late but I was knocked out by 930p and missed the rest of MNF after getting in these sheets. They are not thin and not thick. Just right for me, because I am typically warm. I can probably just sleep in them without a comforter even into the winter months for a little while. No pilling ocurred so far. These are good sheets. Maybe it's helped by my pretty awesome bed and vice versa. You have to take a chance somewhere though. Glad I did. I recommend!
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Andiamo Sheet Set These are great sheets - feel great, very soft. I liked them so much, I ordered another set right after I tried the first set. The only thing I was surprised about was that the stitching is coming undone on the 2nd set on the one side of the fitted sheet after the first washing. I can mend this pretty easily, but am concerned about more issues with the stitching coming undone in the future.
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Perfect I ordered the queen size sheets in ivory. They are super soft and fit generously over my huge, fat 16'' mattress. I was worried because they don't give the dimensions of the sheets, and my new mattress is huge, but these fit perfectly. The fabric is incredibly soft and has a bit of a sheen. I would highly recommend them.Queen Sheet Dimensions:flat sheet - 90'' x 102''fitted sheet - 60'' x 80''
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Thread count for the price
I chose this because it was Egyptian cotton and the mattress fit.
decent thread count goodprice.
Needed a sheets for spare bedroom 500 is a good count for that purpose at a great price.
rating high and thread count
Right color, right feel, right price
Love Egyptian cotton. Had this before, hoping this is the same.
We don't have a deep mattress and this sheet set fit smaller mattresses. Also 500 thread count Egyptian thread count didn't hurt either.
Because it is what I was looking for and was a good price.
Cal KIng sheets are impossible to find where I live, and these from Overstock look like they will fit the bill. They have a fairly good rating from other consumers and since our mattress in not deep pocket these sheets are a smaller depth than most of the others.
I love the quality and color. The price is great too.
Great Value!
Where are these sheets made.
Thank you for contacting us kbelfa. These are made in India. Please let us know if you have any further questions.
Is the cotton long staple?
Thank you for your question gatorjd14. Yes, the Andiamo Solid 500 Thread Count Egyptian Cotton Sheet Set is long staple. Have a great day.
What??? Long staple? All I can say is great set of sheets for the price. Durable and comfortable. Own 3 sets now including KIng and QUeen pillow cases. Absolutely a great investment.
will the fitted sheet fit a deep size mattress?
I have a very thick mattress fits fine
yes, My mattress is deep and it fits fine
Yes, they fil mine
Absolutely, my mattress has pillow top plus I have mattress cover (from overstock too) and the fitted sheet covers my deep mattress with all its added toppers.
Yes they fit great..and keep fitting well even after washing
will she fitted sheet fit the deep size mattress?
Yes, mine is deep enough for that
The Full Flat sheet measures 96 X 81. Is that length x width, or width x length? Thx.
Thank you for the question. That would be 96 inches Length and 81 inches width.
I'd like to order an extra pair of pillowcases that match these sheets. Can I do that on Overstock.com?
Unfortunately we don't sell them separately.
The pillow cases are not sold separately for this set. We do have 300tc and 650 tc Egyptian cotton pillow cases from which you may be able to find a match. Check out item #11217298
Are these sheets single ply?
Yes, these sheets are single ply.
is this a percale or sateen, I do no like sateen it is too warm and often rough. I am used to a supima from Charisma from 20 years ago and have not found anything softer or more comfortable since. It was not wrinkle free but came of of dryer with less wrinkles than modern wrinkle free sheets. can you help me?
These sheets are sateen.
Can you put these sheets in a hot dryer without sharinkage?
These are machine washable but are 100% cotton so they will shrink a little bit the first time drying them.
where are these made? I am not looking for imported, I want a country and also, do you have any made in portugal?
These sheets are made in India. We are not able to tell if any of our sheets are made in Portugal by searching on our website. I am sorry for the inconvenience.
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Bed Sheet Thread Count Fact Sheet
The thread count of bed sheets refers to the number of threads per square inch of fabric. For example, if a square inch of fabric in a 300-thread count sheet with a standard weave were examined closely, 150 vertical threads and 150 horizontal threads would be counted, for a sum total of 300. The higher the thread count, the softer and smoother the sheets will be. Thread count is an important consideration to take when choosing a new set of sheets, but it should not be used as a sole indicator of quality. Equally important in choosing a bed sheet is the type and quality of the materials used as well as the fabric's weave.
FAQs about Sateen Sheets
Sateen sheets are high-quality sheets woven in the same way as traditional satin. Unlike satin, sateen sheets are made with more common fibers, such as cotton. Sateen sheets are soft to the touch and allow skin to slide smoothly into bed. Sateen sheets are available in very high thread counts, and as such, are quite durable. Take a look below for some of the most frequently asked questions about sateen sheets.
Quick Facts about Egyptian Cotton Sheet Sets
For years, the title "King of Cotton" has gone to Egyptian cotton, and Egyptian cotton sheet sets are, consequently, known for being of the finest quality. It used to be that the only places to buy Egyptian cotton sheet sets were high-end boutiques, and Egyptian cotton sheets sets often carried hefty price-tags. While lustrous, durable Egyptian cotton bedding and Egyptian cotton sheet sets are still more expensive than bedding and sheets made from less distinguished cotton, they are far less expensive than they used to be, and if you want luxury and durability, the price may be well worth it. Keep reading to find out a few interesting and useful facts about Egyptian cotton sheet sets and Egyptian cotton bedding that may help make your purchase easier.
FAQs about Egyptian Cotton Sheets
Do you want to give your bed a major comfort boost? Egyptian cotton sheets are easily some of the most popular bedding choices available, and for good reason: they are extremely soft and comfortable, meaning they are must-haves for restful sleep. With Egyptian cotton sheets, you can turn any bed into a welcoming, cozy place that you will be happy to retreat to every night. These amazing sheets are adored by people of all types. If you are in the market for new bed linens, consider those made from Egyptian cotton. Take a look at the article below to learn answers to some of the most frequently asked questions about Egyptian cotton sheets.
Sheets - Luxury Weaves
Changing your bedding, especially your sheets, is a great way to change the look of your bedroom as well as improve your night's rest. As you're looking for new sheets, think beyond color and thread count. The weave used for a sheet set makes a big difference in how your sheets will feel and look. Keep reading to learn more about five different sheet weaves and their characteristics.
Egyptian Cotton Sheets vs Sateen Sheets
Deciding which type of luxury sheets to purchase is easier when you have the facts. Sateen sheets feel soft when new and have sheen to them, while Egyptian cotton sheets soften over time with use. Both are made from cotton and have much to offer, making the choice one of budget and personal taste.
Top 5 Reasons to Buy Bed Sheet Sets
Decorating your bedroom is made simple with sheet sets in coordinating colors and styles. Bed sheet sets take the guesswork out of buying sheets by including a matching flat sheet, fitted sheet, and pillowcases all in one ensemble. From children's character sheet sets to cozy jersey cotton sheet sets, you can find whatever style you're looking all in one convenient package. Keep reading to explore the top five reasons to buy bed sheet sets.
FAQs about Cotton Sheets
Cotton, a natural plant fiber, provides a strong, thin thread appropriate for making fabric soft and durable enough to sleep on. Cotton sheets are very popular but come in a wide range in price and quality. When choosing a set of cotton sheets, it pays to know common industry terminology in order to get the best product for your money. Use this article to find answers to some of the most frequently asked questions about cotton sheets.
FAQs about California King Sheets
As the longest beds available on the market, California kings are excellent beds to accommodate tall sleepers. California kings measure 72 inches wide by 84 inches long, which is 4 inches longer than standard king beds. California king size sheets are available in a wide variety of fabrics, colors and thread counts for you to choose from for your California king mattress. Look below to learn answers to the most frequently asked questions about California king sheets.
Sheet Materials
The shape of sheets varies little; a sheet is always a large rectangle or square. However, sheet materials vary widely. Sheet materials like cotton and flannel are widely known, but there are probably some fabrics you don't think of as being material for sheets. Keep reading to find out more about the different kinds of materials that sheets are made from.
FAQs about Flannelette Sheets
On cool winter nights, slipping between cozy flannelette sheets at the end of a long day can feel like heaven. Flannelette sheets, commonly known as "flannel sheets" in the United States, are warm, fuzzy cotton bed sheets than are perfect for cool winter months, cold sleepers and rustic decor. If you're interested in buying a new set of warm flannelette sheets or flannel sheets, then keep reading for answers to commonly asked questions about flannelette sheets.
How to Pick a Pillow
Even if you have a top-of-the-line mattress and an 800 thread count sheet set, your bed is not likely to be comfortable without the right pillow tucked under your cheek. Nothing ruins a good night's sleep like a bad pillow. Unfortunately, it's easy to underestimate the value of a good pillow. Not only do good pillows add aesthetic value to your bed, but they can also be the difference between a restful night or an aching back and neck. Pillows come in different shapes, sizes and firmness. Take a look below to learn how to pick a pillow.
Cotton Thread Bed Linen Fact Sheet
Cotton comes from the same plant family as the hibiscus, and it provides the material for the majority of bedding in production today. From 100 percent cotton sheets to fabric blends that include silk, polyester, and even bamboo fibers, cotton provides soft, durable bedding in a wide range of quality and price. Here's what you need to know while you shop.
Satin Sheets vs Cotton Sheets
Your sheets can have a distinct impact on the way you sleep. Satin sheets offer a silky feel and can help keep you cool, while traditional cotton sheets are highly durable and come in a variety of prints. If you're stuck debating which type of sheets to buy, look no further. This guide will help break it down by looking at the pros and cons of satin sheets vs. cotton sheets.
How to Buy Cotton Sheets
Cotton sheets are the natural choice for those who want a low-maintenance, breathable fabric that wicks away moisture from the skin. Natural cotton sheets are less prone to staining than cotton-synthetic blends and release dirt easily in the wash. While all 100-percent cotton sheets offer similar benefits, some simply feel better against the skin and may have a longer life in your linen closet. Take a look below to learn how to buy cotton sheets.
Best Fabrics for Sheets
Sheets come in a huge variety of fabrics. Different type of sheets offer different benefits, and so it's good to know what characterizes them. Take a look at the sheet fabric types below to learn about what differentiates sheet fabrics.Knowing the different sheet textiles can help you determine the best fabrics for sheets to adorn your bed.
Bed Sheet Fabric Guide
When you are purchasing bed sheets, you have a lot to consider. Color, size and style are all important factors you will want to think about when you're looking for the ideal sheets, but the most important factor of all is fabric. The fabric of your sheets will determine how comfortable you are at night. Everyone has a different favorite among sheet fabrics, so take a look at the bed sheet fabric guide below to learn about their varying characteristics.
Flannel Sheets vs Cotton Sheets
The choice of sheet fabric can be difficult, and for good reason. There are considerations like care, benefits and warmth factor that can make choosing sheets difficult, even between two fabrics such as flannel and cotton. Armed with the right knowledge, however, your choice can be made much easier.
How to Put Sheets on a Bed
Whether you want to or not, learning to put sheets on a bed is an essential skill. A properly sheeted bed can make all the difference for a room's overall look. Plus, when sheets are placed on a bed in the right way, you're sure to feel an increase in comfort. This article will help you learn how to put sheets on a bed.
How to Choose Silk Sheets
Upgrading your bedroom from standard to luxurious is easy when you put silk sheets on your bed. Soft and lightweight, silk sheets turn your bed into a haven for sleeping and lounging. If you're ready to upgrade the sheets for your bed, there are a few key things to consider. Here's how to choose silk sheets.
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2013 State of the Industry Report
Sign and graphics experts are optimistic about the market—and for good reason. Indicators showed growth through the front-half of 2013, which should propel us into the end of 2013 and beyond. SGIA's first quarter 2013 Industry Pulse Benchmarking Report indicated a return to more positive numbers after a slight dip in the fourth quarter of 2012. More than 55 percent reported sales levels up from one year ago. Production levels also demonstrated positive results, with more than 57 percent of respondents relaying an increase since the same time last year.
Additionally, out-of-home (OOH) advertising revenue rose five percent in the second quarter of 2013 compared to the same period in 2012, accounting for nearly $2.2 billion, according to the Outdoor Advertising Association of America (OAAA). Revenue for the first half of 2013 reached nearly $3.7 billion. The increase in revenue highlights steady positive year-over-year revenue growth since the second quarter of 2010.
So what do experts predict for the rest of 2013 and where are the growth markets? Keep reading to find out.
WFI: How is the sign & graphics industry faring overall and how do you think the remainder of 2013 will play out?
Marco Boer, VP, IT Strategies: The trends year-over-year aren't surprising. Growth continues—a rarity in markets for print that, in general, are suffering attrition. What is surprising is the slowdown in equipment sales.
These slowing growth numbers are not an indicator of a market in trouble—rather it is a shift to higher utilization and higher productivity. The life of the typical wide-format inkjet printer in the installed base is extending. What once might have been an average four to five year life has now become a seven to eight year life, and in some cases even longer. Print shop owners are delaying equipment purchases and squeezing more volume out of existing devices. Compounding the slowdown in equipment growth issue is the greater productivity offered by the new printers now available on the market. Simply put, with faster printers fewer are needed.
Gene Chambers, VP of Marketing, Vision Graphics: Overall I think we are faring pretty well! We're an old industry that has progressed with new technologies that have some wonderful and creative capabilities. Even if you're a small shop without a lot of new equipment there is still work out there. You may have to look a little harder to find it, but it's out there. I've seen a lot of industries that have come and gone because of the new technologies, but the sign industry still alive and kicking.
Neil Felton, Managing Director, Exhibitions & Events, FESPA: Our latest World Wide Survey 4 (WWS4) carried out earlier this year in collaboration with InfoTrends revealed that printers are the most optimistic they have been for five years.
There will be a lot of opportunities for printers over the next five to 10 years and beyond. The industry is ever changing, especially with the shift in emphasis to digital printing, which has taken the sector by storm over the past 10 years or so.
The mission for printers should be to listen to their customers and deliver an effective solution. This is quite often printed in digital these days.
Eric Frank, VP of Marketing, KBA North America: The sign and graphics industry is doing very well. InfoTrends predicts that retail wide-format printing will see a tremendous growth this year and next and expects the retail value of wide-format printing in North America to experience a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.9 percent, reaching $23.6 billion by 2016.
Kirk Green, Owner, Ferrari Color: The industry seems to be growing again, albeit slowly. Clients have budgets to spend, but they want something new and innovative—not the same standard signs. Early indications show that this year was similar to last, but if the rest of this year is anything like this summer, 2013 will end up very strong.
Tim Greene, Wide Format Service Director, InfoTrends: We believe that the market in 2013 has been fairly stable with small amounts of growth, driven by the retail and restaurant/food service industries which look like some of the fastest growing segments year-on-year.
Ken Hanulec, VPof Marketing, EFI Inkjet Solutions: The sign and graphics industry is building a better platform for the future, which is definitely a good thing. Out-of-home advertising remains a key market and, while electronic signage is a challenge to print, I don't think the electronic market has developed as quickly as many would have expected, possibly because of the initial cost needed to create those types of installations.
It may be a difficult market for the printing industry as a whole, especially in the analog print space, but the possibilities we're seeing in the market with UV, LED, and fabric and textile digital printing applications really changes the conversation.
Jenny Kigin, Marketing Operations Manager, 3M Commercial Graphics: Overall the industry is thriving. The economy is more stable, which has a stabilizing effect on the graphics market. Because of the improving economy, customers have a greater comfort level in rebranding. Younger companies are considering new or expanded branding. And the personalization trend continues to be vibrant. Most of our graphics manufacturer customers indicate they are very busy and expect to stay that way for at least the rest of the year. So overall, 2013 has been a good year with most graphics manufacturers expecting modest growth through the end of the year.
Rick Moore, Sr. Director of Marketing - Distribution Products, MACtac: The industry is very resilient considering a downgraded economic forecast and sluggish global advertising demand are both weighing heavily on the industry. I believe we have enough positive momentum heading into the back half of the year that 2013 will be solid.
Catherine Monson, CEO, FASTSIGNS: From talking with our friends in the industry—other franchisors, competitors, association leaders, and vendors—we understand that the industry is experiencing growth. We believe that the industry will end the year with sound growth in the seven to nine percent range overall.
Kevin Murphy, President & CEO, Onyx Graphics, Inc.: The North American market is showing signs of an upswing. PSPs now have a greater appreciation of margins and cost structure of the full printing enterprise, which can help them positively impact profitability. Businesses have learned to be profitable under very unique circumstances.
The year will end better than expected. Customers are investing in printing hardware and print workflow software products to improve the efficiency of their printing process. With the expectation that employee costs will increase, they are simplifying and automating their printing process.
Ray Palmer, President – Alliance Franchise Brands, Sign & Graphics Division (Signs Now, Signs By Tomorrow, and Image360): The market place has been in flux for several years, and I don't think that is any different now. But we don't look at these changes as a bad thing. I believe our industry is faring well, as there are opportunities for growth in very different places, compared to a few years ago. Although the market place is settling down and we are seeing positive numbers, there is still increasing pressure on margins, and we need to remain watchful.
As the economy continues to improve, we can expect sales to rise modestly, ending on an up note for the year.
Joan Perez Pericot, Marketing Director, Large-Format Sign and Display Division, HP: The sign and display market continues to face several challenges, such as the shift of marketing dollars to social and Web campaigns, the growth of digital screens, or the European economic crisis that is also impacting China. However, if we look beyond signage to complementary markets, there are many segments showing strong growth potential. These markets include textiles, wall décor, and corrugated displays, just to name a few. We also see a very strong growth opportunity for sign and display in the Americas, driven both by the market recovery in North America and the booming economies in Latin America.
In general, I would say the industry is moving from being about "sign" to a focus on "graphics", as many traditional graphic industries are looking to large-format inkjet as a true alternative. Overall we expect the sign and graphics market to continue growing, but with a different mix of segments.
Brian Phipps, General Manager, Mutoh America Inc.: The numbers we have seen on our hardware and ink sales have been very positive this year. Also, based on what I see and hear from partners and peers in the industry, the equipment business overall has picked up and people are buying again.
Mark Radogna, Group Product Manager, Professional Imaging, Epson America Inc.: Over the past two years, we've seen consistent growth in the sign and graphics industry. As the economy gets stronger, there are clear signs that segments like advertising are picking up, as advertisers turn increasingly to wide-format signage to get the word out about products and services. More print service providers are recognizing and offering options for wide-format printed work in the growing indoor/outdoor signage and display business.
Michael Robertson, President, SGIA: The sign and graphics industry is doing very well. The retail sector is the strongest market served by the SGIA community. Brick and mortar retailers have stepped up their game in what's become a very competitive consumer market place. In-store graphics are playing a huge role in their success. We anticipate retailers using big data and other consumer insight strategies to increase customization of their store environments and also increase their redesign frequency.
Based on what we've seen so far, 2013 will be a positive year for the sign and graphics market. The larger graphic producers are doing particularly well. I expect a larger portion of the available work will migrate to the larger companies. Mid-size and smaller graphic producers are specializing and expanding into new markets.
Rick Scrimger, President, Roland DGA Corp.: From our perspective, we see several indicators that the industry has moved beyond recovery and is growing again. Our Roland Academy training events are selling out. Show attendance is up at the many events we attend. Capital equipment investment is on the rise as well, and consumables usage is up. We see these as signs that the industry is healthy.
We believe this will ultimately be a very good year for the industry, exceeding the peak performance we all enjoyed during the 2007-2008 timeframe. External factors and fundamentals are still in play, though. So, while we are optimistic going forward, we are also taking a conservative approach to our business. Overall, we see this year as a time to capitalize and focus on the growth trend, and we believe this is the case for our customers as well.
Sal Sheikh, Vice President, Marketing Large Format Solutions, Canon Solutions America: The market is relatively stable, with opportunity for growth depending on continued improvement in the economy. The levels of growth forecast for the industry a few years ago have slowed due to a cautious approach to capital investments of printing equipment, end print customers continuing to spend more on digital campaigns, and an overall continued tight control on marketing budgets.
WFI: What market segments do you think will have the biggest growth in 2014 and why?
Terry Amerine, Business Development Manager, Wide-Format Inks and Media, Fujifilm North America Corporation, Graphic Systems Division: Traditional POP and retail did very well in 2012 and continue to grow this year. Due to speed advances, longer print runs are now produced digitally at the expense of traditional screen print. Customization also drives this technology shift in the POP arena. Customization should also help growth in the digitally printed packaging segment.
Chambers: We're seeing the specialty applications—wallpaper and interior décor—as being the most active right now.
Beatrice Drury, Director of Marketing & Communications, Zund America, Inc.: We have seen the strongest growth in fabrics applications as well as rigid plastics and biodegradable honeycomb (i.e.: Falconboard).
Felton: There's a breadth of applications and developments developing. Interior graphics are very hot at the moment and a really interesting sector of the market. Digital print for vehicle wrapping is also growing substantially, as well as vehicle wrapping for more nice sectors such as aviation and boats.
I think one of main opportunities for printers is the marketing spend for brand owners and agencies. The evolution will be to buy print with a stronger focus on price and sustainability ROM/ROI. Printers as marketing service providers is also an area that will continue to grow. Printers need to listen to their customers to deliver effective solutions to strengthen their offering. The WWS4 results show that 49 percent of respondents said their customers are looking for more integration with other media and 42 percent citing demand for cross media devices to connect print with online media. The printing community should regard this trend as a real opportunity.
Personalization is also a growth market and I think we will see this grow even more in 2014. Just look at the success of Coca-Cola's "Share a Coke" campaign, this is definitely an area for printers to keep an eye on and offer effective solutions for customers.
Scott Fisher, President, Fisher Textiles: Apparel and signage for retail are two of the segments I think will have the biggest growth. Sports apparel for club teams like soccer or lacrosse have found that they can get custom uniforms for their clubs. Retailers are competing for customers more and more and need to advertise both in-store and out to get those customers. Graphic budgets for these items are growing as a result.
Green: There is no question that retail expansion provides growth opportunities for our industry. We see brick and mortar stores reinventing themselves to compete with the online offerings. It is an exciting time to be supporting our clients as they try to find new ways to communicate with their customers.
Greene: What happens in the retail business has a huge impact on what happens in the wide-format business and I think retail is, in some important ways, undergoing considerable change in itself. More and more retailers want to drive higher level engagement with customers, they want more information about those customers, and they want to present advertising and brand messaging to customers in the most accurate, actionable, and appropriate times. I think many PSPs in the wide-format sector that serve retailers are seeing what these changes are doing to the retail supply chain, which includes signage and graphics.
Hanulec: Right now, there is very little digital printing happening in the industrial market for thermoformed products, so that may be one of the biggest areas of growth because it is coming from such a small base. There are so many products that can benefit from this—like vending machine and gaming panels; auto, boating, and aircraft body parts; and consumer products. We will only be scratching the surface in 2014.
We'll also see the LED market continue to grow. When you give customers the ability to print more types of products, running media that could never be used with UV or other inkjet processes, you give them much more freedom to grow their business. I think there is valid and legitimate interest in the industry regarding LED because it is a segment that should continue to outpace the industry in 2014.
Jerry Hill, Vice President of Business Development, Drytac Corporation: Window graphics will continue to grow because of the visual impact and the successful messaging that has taken place so far. Wall décor, which includes digital custom wallpaper, canvas art, and face-mounting will continue to grow, partly because of changing trends, but also because digital makes custom personalized artwork possible.
Kigin: The vehicle wrap market is expected to continue to grow. It is continually being infused with new materials in a variety of design options, as well as newer printer/ink technologies that enable more difficult applications to be completed more efficiently and with improved durability.
Within the wrap market, solid color wrap films in a growing spectrum of colors and textures are helping expand business at wrap shops.
Moreover, wrap films are not just for trucks, buses, and automobiles any more. Adjacent, growing opportunities include rough walls, buildings, boats, and any number of other applications that, in the past, may have been considered to be too challenging or risky in terms of application or durability requirements.
Monson: Digital signage will experience significant growth. Customers observe the increased usage of digital billboards and understand the value of being able to update messaging quickly. The service provider that demonstrates they can provide a turnkey solution to the customer will generate considerable digital signage business. Dimensional or 3D signage will continue to grow as customers look for ways to differentiate themselves with interesting and sophisticated signage and displays. Textile printing will grow due to its greener, more sustainable benefits as well as its upgraded appearance. Point-of-purchase signage and visual graphics will experience growth as retailers and other sellers look for ways to drive sales of their products. Corporate branding and fleet graphics will continue to be strong segments because companies understand the importance of brand and effectively communicating their brand to customers, prospects, and stakeholders.
Murphy: In my opinion, construction and advertising should increase in 2014. In construction, we are transitioning out of the housing crisis and the excessive availability of commercial space, interest rates are still low, and there is increased demand from the market. In the advertising space, online is still a growing trend. However, with an improving economy, advertisers could look to traditional print and POS to gain greater marketing reach.
Palmer: Although I believe we will see growth in environment graphics and segments that support the real estate rebound, we also see digital signage continuing to grow. According to a new report by IMS Research, growth in the worldwide digital signage market will exceed 40 percent in 2013, totaling $7 billion. Even if that proves to be an overly optimistic projection, there's no doubt the digital segment is poised for major growth. Interactivity, dynamic content and the ability to update content instantly in real-time makes this signage very attractive to many businesses. We're already starting to see major fast food chains such as Dunkin' Donuts switching over to electronic menu boards, and many retail chains are following suit. As the cost of hardware and software come down due to economies of manufacturing, we'll see increasing numbers of smaller chains and independent businesses adopting digital signage in one form or another.
Michael Pender, President, Supply55, Inc.: Wide-format dye sublimation is ripe for growth. The dye sublimation market in North America continues to lag behind Europe and Asia in overall volume, but recent product announcements from Roland, Mutoh, Epson, and Mimaki should serve to fuel growth in this market segment in 2014.
Pericot: We see growth potential in many long-standing industrial graphics segments that are now looking to large-format inkjet as an alternative to traditional production methods. The fabric segment will very likely continue growing, driven both by increased demand for soft signage and digitally printed textiles. Furthermore, the decoration industry is now beginning to look at digital technologies to fulfill requests for custom décor, starting with wallcoverings and canvas wall art. We see a big growth opportunity for our customers in this decoration segment, where printers can be used for both traditional sign and graphics output as well as interior décor. There is also strong momentum in shifting packaging manufacturers and corrugators to digital for displays and short run productions.
Phipps: I continue to see the textile and dye-sublimation market as a key area for growth in the years to come. More viable printing solutions and technology that is affordable for the market to grow are important components that will drive printer manufacturers to capture the growth in this space.
Radogna: Fine art canvas, vehicle graphics, and backlight imaging could see strong growth in 2014. There is also promise for movement forward in textiles and fabrics, wide-format color-accurate commercial or flexographic proofing, and packaging. Growth is mainly due to new wide-format printing technologies now available to make it easier to produce these types of print products.
Robertson: Point-of-purchase in retail is the largest market. In addition, the SGIA community predicts environmental graphics such as wall graphics, to be a major growth market next year. Window displays are also on the fast track for growth.
Scrimger: On the print side, we expect to see significant growth in the use of textiles. We are also actively developing a digital signage solution which will open up new market opportunities for our customers. This market is very exciting as we are truly in the process of creating a whole new product segment to help our customers find incremental business. Any growth in this arena is very positive for the entire industry.
Custom print/cut wall graphics are perhaps the fastest growing market segment in wide-format printing. We expect to see a lot more demand for the GREENGUARD-certified products.
Sheikh: Growth will continue to come from the segments that are expanding into digital large-format graphics either to augment what they do now (such as packaging); or to generate entirely new revenues by offering additional products and services (like commercial printers). Although the transition from analog to digital printing is not new, analog still has the biggest share of the print volumes; with continued change in customer requirements of shorter and shorter print run lengths and variable data, digitally produced print output will continue to grow.
There are also manufacturers that are seeing the benefit of incorporating digitally produced products/decoration into their manufacturing workflow that traditionally used, for example, screen printing processes.
WFI: What is the biggest issue facing the sign & graphics industry right now and how do you think it should be addressed?
Amerine: Cost reduction appears to be the biggest driver in the market. There is plenty of competition driving prices down while at the same time there is customer demand to produce shorter runs with faster turnaround. Many printers are looking for the best way to reduce cost in this environment in order to remain profitable. Printers need to look at their entire process from a cost standpoint.
Boer: Many print-for-pay providers would tell you the biggest challenge facing them is the cost of the inks. We disagree, as clearly the value of output that those inks enable is many multiples the value that offset or screen inks are able to create. The average retail selling price across all wide-format inkjet technologies ranges from $2.75 for UV-curable printed output to $4.40 for aqueous ink printed output per square foot. The profit margin (the balance left after paying for HW, ink, substrates) ranges anywhere between 2.7X to 6.0X for wide-format output. There are very few offset document (or even digital document) applications where this type of margin is still enabled.
Worldwide the retail value of output created by all wide-format printers exceeded $39 billion in 2012. While a small portion of the $600+ billion generated from other graphics/document print applications, its profits may well be as large, if not larger than, all the profits of other production print applications. Now that's worth continuing to invest in.
Kigin: We see the big issue as managing change. The successful sign and graphics business must stay aware of and decide quickly how to respond to the evolution of technology, competition, applications, and business climate. 3M has served the large-format graphics industry since 1952, and we remain committed to helping the industry grow. One of the ways we can achieve that is by listening to our customers and responding to the challenges and needs they identify with new and/or improved technology, more versatile products, and innovative solutions.
Felton: The future is going digital and I think this is an issue that people in the industry are concerned about. However, there is most definitely still a place for traditional printing. Depending on the customer's requirements, an application can be created using a blend of both digital and analog processes.
Print offers a powerful, eye-catching, and vibrant way to speak to an audience, while digital enables flexible content, which can incorporate other elements such as audio.
As highlighted by InfoTrends' Tim Greene at FESPA's Global Summit, their recent 'who buys wide-format' research asked 300 print buyers if they've ever used an interactive element in their signage and graphics campaigns. Twenty percent of respondents said they have used interactive elements, with 92 percent (61 buyers) commenting that they would use it again. These figures illustrate that it's still only a small majority of printers that are currently using interactive elements. However, for printers to be in a position to benefit, they need to start thinking like a marketer. They have the opportunity to position their printed products (that integrate with new technology) to their customers as a complete package, providing solutions to clients before they even know that they need them.
Fisher: The sign and graphics industry needs to become more sustainable. Printers need to offer more sustainable products to their customers and educate them on the benefits of using these products. Buyers in these markets want to be sustainable, but often assume they cannot purchase an item that is sustainable or think that the price of that item would become too expensive. Often, the price for the sustainable substrate is not much more than the alternative, so awareness and education about these products is needed.
Green: We are finding that buyers are being cautious with their budgets. They want true value for the dollars they spend and they want more involvement in the upfront planning. More than ever, we have to understand our clients and more importantly, their customers.
Greene: The biggest question for a market like this that straddles the border between commodity and customization is the maintenance of balance between volume and margin. Every business wrestles with the conflicting desire to drive more sales and the need to maintain margins, but this business is perhaps particularly challenged because for many PSPs it is not a commodity business so the production and services required to fulfill wide-format digital printing shouldn't be positioned as such, yet they often are. Addressing the issue is really a matter of the leadership of these companies deciding, not in coordination, but as a matter of their own survival, to not position their businesses as price oriented suppliers, but as service oriented strategic partners.
I'd also add that for supplier manufacturers and printer OEMs there is a very important supply chain issue that is extremely important right now—how do you get dealers to "sell" your premium branded product as opposed to making the "easy" sale of the less expensive private label product? This must get sorted out because the sale of those premium products is what allows innovation on the ink and media side, which in turn drives development of new applications.
Hanulec: Printing companies recognize that they need to be part of a trend where their work continues to offer increased relevance. Just about every print product faces some sort of online or social media competition, and many print-based businesses have become experts at vertical integration to establish strong, multi-media offerings. In signage, I think we see some of that integration with mobile QR code and augmented reality applications.
Staying relevant is also about offering the right medium to get a message across. Printers know that standard billboards that were the mainstay of the industry don't work in every situation as a marketing vehicle, so they continue to innovate and explore with new ideas for wraps, in-store displays, and other types of installations. And that means really opening up the market for what printers can print on. We need to make digital print work with as many different media as possible. That type of versatility made screen printing an important part of the signage market, and it shows what those of us in the digital space are going after.
Bill Hartman, VP Business Development Digital Finishing, Esko: PSPs need to create value before and after print and differentiate themselves from their competition.
Monson: The lethargic growth of the economy caused by increased government regulation, taxes, and rising health care costs is faced by all industries. To address this, each business owner needs to remember the lessons of 2009: manage cash and expenses, proactively build sales, and maintain a healthy quick ratio. Specific to the sign and graphics industry, increased competition is significant. To address it, the business owners need to differentiate themselves in the market and provide greater value and service to the customer while increasing efficiency and managing expenses.
Moore: The economy, as it impacts marketers' advertising spend, is the single biggest issue facing our industry at a macro level. It relates to many human capital issues, as well as other business decisions.
Palmer: With increased pressure on the traditional core markets, sign business owners need to differentiate themselves from the masses. The need to stay ahead of the technology curve as new processes and equipment for producing signage come online is one aspect of this issue. The other is the need to stay ahead of the social curve in communicating with and marketing to our clients. Clients expect rapid and convenient interaction in more than one medium, and they now have more options than ever to express their pleasure or dissatisfaction publicly.
Education is the solution to both sides of this issue. Effective business managers will make sure that their team stays current through a well planned and scheduled process of education.
Phipps: I think, with the introduction of new technology from manufacturers, the biggest issue facing the sign and graphics shops is sorting through the fluff and really understanding what it is they need out of their equipment to satisfy their market focus best. Ink technology, printer performance, new machines, and soft signage opportunities are all being pushed to this market by some big OEMs. Some of this information is being marketed in a way that may not provide the best solution to many shops. It is important that the users do their homework so they fully understand what they need to accomplish as most critical to the success of their business today and in the near future, and then to ensure the equipment they bring in is truly the best fit to accomplish it.
Radogna: The key is to avoid falling behind and to stand ready to meet the industry's demand with the right products. Continuing to use outdated imaging technologies will put companies at a disadvantage, especially as the economy improves. The companies that regularly take stock of imaging workflows for better productivity, reliability, and print quality will be more competitive in the long run.
Robertson: Providing overall value to the customer is the key to success. The print process is becoming commoditized to the point that it's hard to compete on imaging alone. The challenge is finding a unique value proposition that fits your company and fits your customer base.
Scrimger: Looking at this question from a broader standpoint, the issue is whether we're really in the sign and graphics business or something larger. The term "visual communications" may actually better define what most print providers produce today. As applications and technologies continue to evolve, we, as a manufacturer, are enlarging our view of the market as well. This shift in thinking will benefit us all, leading to new opportunities for growth and prosperity.
Sheikh: One of the biggest issues is driving a continued, growing demand in a time when print runs are typically getting shorter. Embracing this instead with a digital solution and offering more "value" through new products and services (such as Web-based offerings—Web hosting, design, e-commerce, SEO, etc.) rather than dropping print prices is an important element in survival and growth. Many traditional print providers are changing their businesses to embrace the model of an integrated marketing service company to meet their clients' full service needs from marketing campaign concept to fulfillment (both print and digital) to hosting and campaign reporting.


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It's not a classic like his "Field Of Dreams" or "Bull Durham" but I have to say Kevin Costner scores another touchdown with his latest sports film. Who knew the NFL draft was so drama-filled???!!!
Costner stars as the general manager of the NFL-worst Browns, trying to put his team back together with the number one pick at the NFL draft. Parts of this film were actually filmed at the draft at New York's Radio City Music Hall. Jennifer Garner is his love interest, and also in charge of staying one step ahead of the salary cap. Denis Leary is perfect as his oppositional head coach. Ellen Burstyn has a small role as GM's mom and Rosanna Arquette has an even smaller role as his ex-wife. The standout is Chadwick Boseman as a Browns wanna-be tackle . Boseman has cut his teeth on two other sports films , "The Express" and "42" and will play the late James Brown in an upcoming biopic. This is one winning actor. Just tremendous and immensely likeable.
While a movie about the NFL draft may sound boring, this one's anything but. I rarely met a sports films I didn't like but this one really has me cheering.
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it s good , i wonder if the drivers and kernel will also support pcs having a ati with a nvidia .
may be an option to set the order of gpu use can be good . there some having 4 ati gpu and one nv in a pc
Phoronix: Gallium3D Clover Can Now Execute OpenCL Native Kernels
One of the Google Summer of Code projects pertaining to Mesa / X.Org is to bring-up open-source OpenCL support with the Gallium3D driver architecture. There's long been a branch of Mesa dubbed "Clover" that provides an OpenCL state tracker for the Gallium3D driver architecture, but it hasn't been usable as there's a lot of work to be finished. This GSoC project attempts to change that and there's already been a big milestone achieved...
it s good , i wonder if the drivers and kernel will also support pcs having a ati with a nvidia .
may be an option to set the order of gpu use can be good . there some having 4 ati gpu and one nv in a pc
one question for the dev or anyone else that can answer:
We hit a milestone so how many milestones do we need in order to get a complete OpenCL implementation??? In other words what needs to be done.
It's difficult to respond before things happen, but another big milestone will be when Clover will be able to compile an OpenCL kernel into LLVM bitcode (a program). Then, extracting a kernel, settings its arguments and launching it will be another one.
I will be able to give more details in a few weeks.
Do clever need any changes to other parts of mesa stack? And what OpenCL version do you want to support? (normal, mobile 1, 1.1, 2.0)
It's OpenCL 1.1. I already read that an OpenCL 2.0 version is planned, but it's not on the Khronos website, so I cannot see what it is about.
Great work!
Clover is a very important piece of the puzzle.
Shader-based decoding is another.
GLSL is another.
Good to see progress happening on all fronts.
Congrats Denis. Keep up the good work.
I am eagerly awaiting the day that it can compile a kernel using llvm into bytecode. That and the ability to set all of the kernel parameters are most of what I need for my VP8 OpenCL decoder to work (along with the byte_addressable_store extension).
What realy sucks balls about OpenCL is that you need to specifically target all kinds of different cards, even though your code will run on any OpenCL device. The problem is hardcore GPU understanding. For example the bank size and terminology is different between nVidia and ATi. Imagine programming soundcards >.<
Does the current IR succesfully work as a GPU design abstraction with Clover, so that Clover converts OpenCL in general code that works just as great on nVidia as ATi? That would be massive win all over the place.