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Wednesday, April 04, 2007
A Whole Lotta Harlot
She was in Chicago for a book signing. She had just been awoken from a nap by all the civil defense sirens going off. She had been reassured by the reception desk that we were not, in fact, being invaded. But she was not going back to sleep, and wanted to know if I felt like bumming around the neighborhood a bit.
I did. We did.
I'd met Stephanie twice before, but only in the frenetic atmosphere surrounding her personal appearances. This was the first time I could look forward to seeing her off-duty, as it were. To glimpse the Knitter Behind the Mask.
Well, I can tell you without doubt that the rumors you've been hearing are untrue. At no point in the afternoon did she kick little children into the street, throw her cell phone at the paparazzi, or press me to procure illicit hallucinogens so that we could trip while picking the angora fluff off her Bohus. She's quite normal, on the whole, although she does tend to say a lot of things twice–first in English and then in French. But I understand this is not so much demented as merely Canadian.
The three of us–Stephanie, her Traveling Sock, and I–strolled up Michigan Avenue in blessedly temperate weather for a visit to Millenium Park. The park is home to one of Chicago's newest but most popular attractions: Anish Kapoor's gigantic, reflective metal sculpture Cloud Gate. Only nobody (except perhaps the Anish Kapoor) calls it Cloud Gate. It looks exactly like a colossal, alien kidney bean and so we all call it The Bean. (Sorry, Anish.)
Stephanie loves the Bean. The sock loves the Bean. The sock was, of course, photographed in front of the Bean. Here, I offer you a glimpse behind the scenes:
I also took this very meta shot of me photographing Stephanie photographing Stephanie photographing the Sock.
Maybe we were tripping a little.
That might explain why, for example, we not only took a spin through American Girl Place, but actually considered–for one chilling moment–eating lunch at the American Girl Café.
However, the sight of overprivileged children, many of whom were dressed as princesses, waiting in line to have their expensive poupées professionally coiffed at the doll hair salon snapped us out of it and we fled back to the street, swearing never to speak of this to anyone.
Sorry, Steph.
The hours simply flew past and suddenly it was time to head out to Oak Brook for the signing.
It was what many of you will recognize as a typical Yarn Harlot event.
There were boatloads of enthusiastic people:
Stephanie's presentation was top-notch:
I was delighted to encounter adorable friends:
(Clockwise from back left: Knitting Camp buddy who prefers to remain nameless, Jonathan and Meg aka the Two Sock Knitters, and the Sock Knitters' very delightful friend Thorny.)
And quite a few nice readers–many of whom I'd never met–came over and said hello to me. I love that. That does not get old.
Meanwhile, Stephanie signed 25,683 books, posed for pictures, blessed babies, petted the socks of strangers, and generally handled the situation with unflappable élan. Except when the nice woman from the bookstore brought her Perrier instead of Evian and it was chilled to 67 degrees intead of 64. She'll never do that again, let me tell you, even if it turns out there won't be a scar where the podium hit her in the head.
And then, high on the energy of all those knitters rallying together, we rode back to the city. I wished her good-night at her hotel, then headed north to my place. And realized, sitting in the taxi, that I'd forgotten to have her sign my copies of the book.
It figures.
73 comments:
- Angela said...
A belated hello, Franklin. I saw you across a crowded room but was unable to extract myself from the space into which I was wedged. (It was tight in the back rows!) Sounds like a great day with La Harlot.
- Lynae said...
Yeah, I am so thinking that she will call you another day to go run around town!
It was SUCH fun seeing her last night. We wanted to take her for a beer....but that early morning flight didn't allow more fun! - 10:51 PM
- Thorny said...
Thorny has a blog, btw: http://thornyknits.blogspot.com. Which she promises, vows and pinky-swears to update again very, very soon. :)
So lovely to chat with you! - 11:11 PM
- Sarah said...
It looks like you guys had a great time! I love the picture of you taking a picture of her taking a picture of the sock :-D
- Angie said...
That is really an outstanding photo of you, Stephanie, the sock, the cameras, and the bean!
- mehitabel said...
Now I so wish I had been in Chicago! Lucky you, lucky Harlot...
- the fiddlin' fool said...
I'm not sure how you put up with us being so cute together in public. It must make you want to puke. :)
So good to see you again. I'll do my best to not be a stranger! - 11:52 PM
- the fiddlin' fool said...
Ah, I know what it is I wanted to tell you. My niece and great niece came up for a visit a few weeks ago, and they ended up eating lunch at the American Girl Cafe, though they didn't know what they were getting into, either! I just know that my great niece (she's 5) thought it amazing that she got two desserts.
- Mel said...
Oh, you celebrity types with your bottled water and crazy drug trips.
- Carson said...
Oh my gourd.."We're not worthy!"
And thankyou for reminding me about Millenium Park, it was a highlight of Chicago for me a couple of years ago (except Kapoor's giant metal coffee bean was still under wraps back then). - 1:18 AM
- MonicaPDX said...
Franklin, what a wonderful surprise to find when I came right over after reading Stephanie's blog today. (I always read you two first. What can I say, I'm a helpless fan.) Lovely post, much giggling, fantastic pix! I did love the photographing of photographing et al, but really, my favorites are of Steph taking her traveling sock shots, with her hair blowing back. No idea why, they're just... Coolness. Thanks!
- filambulle said...
I love your photos of stephanie. I think that she should ask you as official photographer.
- Elemmaciltur said...
I LOVE that first picture of Stephanie you took....it has something powerful to it. Is it just me?
- Tasha said...
It's good to hear that she has such a good day after what happened the day before :)
- Sean said...
ahh, yes. I remember it well. You're a great tour guide!
Sounds like great fun and looks like great (ish) weather! Not at all like the last two days here in Boston. They say that spring is on its way. But that remains to be seen! - 7:08 AM
- KellyD said...
What a day! I'm glad you guys had a great outing. And yes, I loved the pictures too. Sorry about forgetting the books to be signed. Sounds like something I would do.
- ErickaJo said...
Franklin, after these fantastic shots of her, how could you let any publisher-appointed photographer take her next book cover? I think these are the most fantastic pictures that I've seen of Stephanie yet, and the trippy shot in front of The Bean is inspiring.
- Lee Ann said...
This is somehow not fair that her hair looks perfect even in Chicago winds.
The American girl thing, though. Please do not tell Twinkletoes there is such thing as a doll hair salon. - 7:39 AM
- SJ said...
What a lovely photo journal of the Harlot in real life -- I especially like the "meta-shot."
Now, what do you mean, it's not called "The Bean"? - 8:05 AM
- Angie said...
Great report, Franklin - but lordy, the Meta-shot, you look so HOT!
- Dee said...
How inconsiderate of my husband to have required oral surgery the day when the Harlot is in town. I would have enjoyed bumping into you again.
I've never been to the Bean...I need to do that this summer. - 8:36 AM
- Madam said...
Well, poo. The indeed delightful Thorny had been pestering me to come down with her, but I begged off, citing "work" or some other dumb excuse.
Never again, I tell you. - 9:33 AM
- Janis said...
Sounds like an awesome time. I love the recursive photo. :)
- denyse said...
THANK YOU! I have been reading the Harlot's posts about Chicago with increasing alarm. Her posts to date indicate that she hasn't had a great time in Chicago - and it wasn't Chicago's fault! Chicago is such a wonderful city - I was appalled that she wasn't getting a chance to meet it.
You, Chicago, and the Harlot - what a wonderful combination! Thank you! - 9:50 AM
- marie in florida said...
beautiful as always.
when i come to chicago will ya take my pix ? - 9:51 AM
- KnitNana said...
What an awesome photo!
(((hugs))) - 9:53 AM
- Liz said...
When Stephanie shared her story of the Chicago air raid siren at her talk in MN last night and got to the part where she called "a friend" in Chicago who said; "oh, don't die in Chicago, it's so overdone" (or something to that effect) I knew she must have called you.
- Anna in Atlanta said...
Hi Franklin -- Could you call (404) 270-2391 with BLT's cell #? I need to contact him and I think they're on the road already. Thank you muchly.
Anna (the St. A prom date . . ) - 9:59 AM
- Joe said...
You two are the KnitBlog power couple. I'm surprised there wasn't a nuclear implosion in Chicago or something as big.
- Jen said...
I would just like to say that I know Steph from the TDot and her hair, while it looks generally good, looks absolutely spectacular in those pictures.
I'm going to drop her a line right. now. to say so. - 10:09 AM
- Chicago Jen said...
Oh Franklin, I'm so sorry I didn't make it over to say hello. I saw you knitting away and I was prou of you for picking up the needles (seein' as how that's been a little bit of a challenge lately). You can see me a little in your group shot I'm that bright streak of lime green in the middle (the one craning her damn-fool blond head off to get a glimpse of the Amazing Stephanie). Next time our paths cross, I promise to introduce myself. I kicked myself in the morning when I remembered that I hand't done so. Thanks for coming to the Harlot's rescue.
- Jenn in Manhattan said...
Franklin, as a lurker, fan, and prostletizer for your blog, I have a question. When random people walk up to you to tell you how much they enjoy your prose, your humor, Delores and the gang, what is your preferred form of address? Franklin? Mr. Habit? Knitting Stud? Hey, Guy Who Wrote the Rimming Sugar Post?
- Lizbon said...
Fabulous pics. Makes me think it's time for me to get a new camera. Or get my good one fixed. Or somethin'.
Oh, and I can't decide whom to envy more: Franklin for getting to hang w/ the Harlot, or the Harlot for getting to hang with Franklin. - 11:35 AM
- Just A Knit Wit said...
Oh no! I'll trade you signed for unsigned copies of Yarn Harlot, Secret Life of A Knitter.
If you don't mind being Kelly, that is. :) - 12:05 PM
- Kris said...
Thank you so much for taking care of Miss Stephanie. Chicago is such a great place, that I'd hate for her to not want to come back.
~and the next time I see you out and about, I'll make a point to say "Waz-up"...kinda lost you in the crowd when the book signing began.
Cheers! - 12:06 PM
- Wendy said...
Sounds like you had a great time!
BTW, since you're also a fan of the Baby Surprise jacket, have you seen the EZ "Baby Surplice Jacket" in the new Vogue Knitting? - 12:09 PM
- d said...
Color Me Jealous! Two of my favorite knitting bloggers in one place interaction. Wow!
- Glenna C said...
What a fabulous post!
I visited Chicago about a year ago and was baffled by the Bean. Maybe I should have gotten closer. That is so great that you showed Stephanie such a great time, particularly after her horrible airport ordeal. And I don't blame you for skipping the American Girl Place lunch! - 12:31 PM
- knottykitty said...
Sounds like a fun day. "The bean" looks way cool. As for the icky doll place---sounded a little too creepy. Good thing you decided not to eat there--God knows what they put in the food to make people actually want to stand in line to have their hair coiffed in a doll salon--Eeeeee-ew...:)
- Rebecca the ex-NAAer said...
I thought the general aura around my workplace improved for a time on Tuesday! It's too bad I didn't bump into you at the Bean on my afternoon stroll! Such a celebrity!
- Chris said...
I love meta pictures.
- ellen said...
Stepahnie looks just lovely with her hair blowing back - maybe it's just she is so relaxed not being confronted by a huge whack of knitters! Thanks for the pictures.
- Lucia said...
American Girl? Be still, my heart.
- Juno said...
Well, I am scarcely the first to say so - but you are definitely selected Official Tour Photographer. You take good pictures of people - they look like themselves. Which is hard to do.
And I never got my book signed either. She's a slacker. - 2:40 PM
- Jennie said...
My God. I think if you can teach me how to stand like you I could actually get laid.
You're sexy even while taking a photograph. I hate you. - 3:02 PM
- Emily said...
Oops, I thought it WAS named "The Bean"! What a fantastic photo of all of you!
I saw you from afar that night, and wished we had crossed paths. - 3:24 PM
- Kim said...
I don't know, spending the morning with the Harlot (she has your phone #!) might be a replacement for a signature.
- Janet said...
And dang if her hair didn't look fabulous - you are indeed a mighty fotog!
- EricaLynn said...
Hi Franklin-I've been reading your blog for maybe a month or two, but never commented before. I love your writing, especially about Dolores. I was wondering if you could tell us which yarn shops in chicago are good? I'll be visiting my parents at their new house outside chicago next month, and I'd like to know where to go to find yarn while I'm there.
It must have been fun to run around the city with the Yarn Harlot! - 6:11 PM
- David said...
We had Cloud Gate here in NYC as well - in the plaza at Rockefeller Center. It never occured to me to view it as a bean. You Chicagoans are a strange lot.
- Kristen said...
What gorgeous pics of Stephanie! I'm glad you got to show her around!
- knitguyla said...
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- knitguyla said...
I deleted my own post, let's try again. Franklin, first, I love your blog and am so entertained post after post. Second, I love my "It Itches" t-shirt more than you'll ever know. And last, the photo in this post is really interesting. I forced my partner to come over to the computer to get a look at what he thought was another "knitting thing" and he practically pushed me out of the seat for a better look. Thanks, Joseph
- GaiaGal said...
I don't know why Stephanie is always complaining about her hair, it looks completely amazing in the photos you took of her! Must be that good Chicago wind?
Your Pic of Steph taking a pic of "The Bean" is really, seriously COOL! What makes it especially nice is that there's not a lot of people milling about, so it's completely about the two of you. Nice composition. - 4:49 AM
- Sandy said...
I read your blog all the time and today I was shocked to see Meg. You see I used to work at summer camp with her, have not seen her in years. Thanks for leading me to her blog! the internet gods love me today!
- Sharon J said...
Fifty-sixth to compliment you on those great shots!! Great staging. Steph's always complaining about her hair, but it looks fab blowing in the wind (and you looks so cute in your hat and gear!)
But now I'm growing suspicious: How come we never see you and Dolores in the same photo? :? - 11:13 AM
- Angie Cox said...
Jeez to think my Holly always wanted an American girl doll. Looking at the prices of them I could guess the place would be full of your equivalent of Chelsea children. It sounds horrendous but then as a parent you can buy a doll without taking the little darlings the whole hog .
- Mary said...
Whoa! Stephanie must have used some strong and magical hair products to make her lovely wind-blown hair submit into the coif she sported that evening.
Terrific photos! - 12:53 PM
- Tracey, in MI said...
I quite like the "trippy" harlot pic;)
BTW- I vote you take the pic for the next book cover. - 1:16 PM
- denny Mcmillan said...
Hello ..... don't make me come down to the U.S. and slap you up-side the head.....Hair, I see the hair, I know that hair. I see her giveing that talk, and I KNOW you went and got doll hair do's. I KNOW. Don't lie, her hair only looks like that if she leaves the rinse in. Do not lie on the blog.
Don't make me come down there. - 2:37 PM
- Jennifer said...
I recently visited Chicago for the first time a couple of week ago. I was suprised by how much I like Chicago. And the blue of the water in the lake. Completely took me by surprise.
Anyway, I loved the bean. It was my favorite place to take pictures. It would be interesting to put together a book of the pictures people take of themselves there. - 5:25 PM
- Berry Gal said...
I am glad you enjoyed you got your Harlot time in....
I am glad I got to meet the harlot and you... Sorry for interupting and running but had to head back to Rockford....
Erin B - 5:46 PM
- Knitting Addict said...
Oh, man! I am positively green with envy! You meet the greatest peeps!
- Knitting Addict said...
Oh, and I also think you should take the photos for the Harlot's next book! Oh, the stunning combo that would be!!
Are you listening, Miss Harlot? He's FANTASTIC! - 10:45 PM
- blueyed wench said...
Long time lurker who enjoys your blog postings.... I WISH I could have gotten up to the Chicagoland area to see the Harlot talk! I was just beside myself when I learned that she had presented at a Borders that is a mere 15 minutes away from my parents' home.
- Cherice said...
I was able to see the Yarn Harlot when she was in Denver. I would have hyperventilated to have been able to spend a whole afternoon with her. I would have loved to have hung out after she was done signing, but apparently Denver closes at the stroke of 9, and I only found the car because the husband remembered where I parked it.
Happy knitting, and your swatch is beautiful (I personally like the "Pee on this blanket" saying..... - 4:34 PM
- knit chick said...
Poor Franklin. I guess Stephanie must come back to Chicago to sign your books. I was one of the people to say "Hi, Franklin!" when you first walked in with Stephanie.
Lovely photos (as always)! - 8:41 PM
- Knittiana! said...
Sure sounds like you two had a good day! I used to live in Chicago and it is a fantastic place! A lot to see, a lot to do. Hope to be back there in December to visit family.
- Terri Lynn said...
How cool is the cloud....er, bean, I love Chicago, too, but check out Steph's Rocky Mtn High on my blog....yep that's me doin' the shout out. Nice Link you have goin',I'v visited to you often, might as well link you up.
- Lysa with a Y said...
You are too funny. I love the photos of you two at the Bean. Wow!
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Water-Based Clear Coatings
PRO-TECK AQ Water-Based Clear Coatings from Bordeaux (Booth 327) are specially designed to protect sign & banner applications. They are now available in matte, semi-gloss, and gloss finishes.
The coatings offer a cost effective solution for image enhancement and protections compared to film laminates. It protects graphics from UV and visible light degradation, oxidation, moisture, and temperature extremes as well as resisting abrasion while maintaining the flexibility of the media. It enhances the color density and improves color contrast. It is designed to deliver a smoother finish and improve adhesion properties to substrates. It is easily applied by machine or manually, depending on the type of coating and substrate.
PRO-TECK Fleet AQ Water-Based coatings have all the properties of Pro-Teck Water-Based Clear Coatings Plus:
Additional UV inhibitors provide superior fade resistance
Extra resistance to water and pressurized water/detergent and alcohol mixtures used for washing vehicles
Increased flexibility to aid in vehicle wrapping
Printing Systems and Applications
Agfa Graphics (Booth 1036) will showcase several printing systems and unique applications. Attendees will be inspired by Agfa's "Application Zone," a creative portrayal of inkjet output in various environments—home decor, an art gallery, outdoors, and a retail setting.
The booth will also feature the :Jeti 3020 Titan FTR, a high-speed, grand-format, UV-curable flatbed system with 10 levels of upgradeability. The Titan's modular format offers a base configuration of 16 heads—expanding to 48—providing a wide spectrum of speed, image quality, and color capabilities.
The Titan's color range includes light cyan and light magenta, which produce a more photo-realistic image; single white, pre- and/or post white for specialty applications; orange and violet to extend the color gamut and hit more spot and Pantone colors accurately; and inline varnish for creativity. The FTR option offers printing on roll materials up to 126 inches wide without losing speed.
Agfa will also demonstrate the :Anapurna 2540 FB, a flatbed UV inkjet printer that delivers near photo quality output and features a quick-change vacuum bed that accepts different size media without having to tape off the whole area.
Dry Erase Overlaminate
AGL, Inc. (Booth 710) will showcase a new, low-cost Dry Erase overlaminate. Cover-Rite PP1G Dry-Erase overlaminate is a pressure-sensitive, non-treated 1 mil polypropylene film, with excellent write-on and write-off characteristics. It can be used for variety of applications. It's 1.0 mil clear gloss finish, permanent acrylic adhesive, and low cost make it an ideal choice for your dry erase needs.
Inkjet Printer Portfolio
Mimaki (Booth 1944) will be demonstrating its lineup of solvent, UV, and dye-sublimation wide-format and flatbed printers at this year's ISA Sign Expo in Orlando. The CJV30 Series, a favorite for its integrated print and contour cut functions, along with the award-winning JV33 Series will highlight eco-friendly ES3 inks including silver ink for eye-catching metallic effects. Also showcased will be the grand-format JV34-260, a super-wide (103-inch), super fast (323 sqft/hr), and super affordable digital printer for under $60,000. The JV34-260 is capable of running solvent or dye-sublimation inks.
You will also see an outstanding collection of UV flatbeds from small to large, depending on your need. The newer UJF-3042FX features expanded media versatility with the use of a new primer ink that allows you to print on glass, plastic, metal, and more. The larger UJF-706 and the award-winning JFX-1631plus will also be available for demonstration. Anticipate the centerpiece of Mimaki's booth to be the unveiling of a new printer.
Direct to Garment Printer
AnaJet Inc. (Booth 2256) will demonstate the mPower mP10, a high-capacity, high-performance direct to garment printer. The mPower's industrial-strength print heads tolerate high-pressure cleaning. In addition, the advanced closed-loop ink delivery system enables ink recirculation for all channels.
The new printer offers total control of ink flow and ink drop size, which enables users to determine the ideal saturation for prints. AnaJet's PowerBRIGHT water-based, pigmented CMYK and white inks show up equally vibrant on light and dark garments. They reproduce beautifully on cotton, cotton blends, and other general purpose printing substrates.
Flexible Magnetic Material
Master Magnetics, Inc. (Booth 936) will showcase its flexible magnetic material. Available in 42- and 24-inch widths, PrintMagnetVinyl allows for high-resolution printing directly on flexible magnetic material with solvent, eco-solvent, UV, and now latex ink systems.
PrintMagnetVinyl sheeting is available in thicknesses of .015, .020, and .030 inches; widths of 12, 24, 30, 40, and 42 inches; standard roll lengths of 10 and 25 feet; and can be cut, slit, or die cut for customized widths and lengths.
For aqueous ink printers, Master Magnetics also offers PrintMagnet flexible magnetic sheeting with a paper topcoat instead of vinyl that allows for printing directly to the magnet.
Optically Clear Cast Vinyl Printing Film
3M Commercial Graphics' (Booth 2001) authorized distributors will showcase recently introduced 3M products at their respective ISA booths, including 3M Scotchcal Clear View Graphic Film IJ8150, a durable cast vinyl film with superb optical clarity, allowing new approaches to graphics for windows. Unprinted areas permit a completely clear view through glass. Its easy removability makes it a great option for promotions or short-term applications. It is compatible with digital and screen printing and it is optimized for wet applications. The new film is offered with the 3M Performance Guarantee or 3M MCS Warranty, 3M Scotchcal Clear View Graphic Film IJ8150 boasts an effective performance life of seven years.
Additionally, 3M is proud to sponsor the ISA Basketball & Social Media Lounge (Booth 1992), where attendees can check out the latest scores and log in at the cyber cafe. A 3M representative will be available in the lounge to answer specific questions about 3M products.
MACmark Line Expansion
MACtac Graphic Products (Booth 1585) has expanded its MACmark line to include three new adhesive-backed vinyls designed for creating unique window decorations and functional applications. The new adhesives are ideal for a variety of applications used by interior designers, architects, photo labs, sign shops and exhibitors.
MACmark Glass Décor 600: A transparent indoor film with decorative patterns, suited for interior glass partition or internal window surface. The MACmark Glass Décor 600 line features four designer styles—rice paper, lines, small lines, and large squares.
MACmark Glass Décor 700: A translucent high-performance indoor and outdoor film, the MACmark Glass Décor 700 series is ideal for the decoration of windows and glass decor for an etched, frosted, or sandblasted effect. Glass Décor 700 is available in frosted and dusted matte finishes, as well as five matte colors.
MACmark 8400: A transparent vinyl film designed for use in illuminated signs made from opaline acrylic sheets and for window decoration. It's available in 17 bright-gloss colors to create transparent window graphics.
Production Print System
KIP America (Booth 2672) will showcase the KIP C7800, a color and black & white high production print system. The system is a comprehensive solution for all types of wide-format printing tasks that require the highest levels of quality and performance. The KIP C7800's workflow provides powerful print control for any production environment from a range of print submission applications, cloud printing, scan & copy, variable data printing, and fully integrated stacking and folding.
The KIP C7800 saves serious time and money—making ultra-high-quality wide-format printing more cost effective than ever before. Printing is faster. Operation is simpler. Finishing is automatic. Reliability keeps you up and running.
Window Graphics Film
LINTEC Corporation (Booth 2508) is a pressure sensitive manufacturer with many capabilities including clean room coating. In the digital print market we specialize in optically clear and textured window graphics film with our WINCOS UV and Mistlass product lines.
Optically Clear PET for UV and Latex printing
Clean room manufactured
Scratch resistant printable hardcoats
Textured PET Films
Digital Media and Laminates
Kapco (Booth 2451) will have six new products on display at ISA 2012. At the booth, attendees can learn about the new PSA 5 mil Indoor/Outdoor Floor Laminate compatible with Kapco's new PSA 3 mil Sidewalk Gloss White Vinyl for slightly textured exterior applications. PSA 3 mil Gloss and Matte White Vinyl with Air Release Liner and Gray Removable Adhesive, great for medium-term side panel vehicle graphics and smooth surface indoor floor graphics. PSA 5 mil Wall Graphics Gloss White Film with Ultra Removable Adhesive allows easy removability and edge-to-edge printing without a white border. Acquire excellent whiteness and smoothness for photographic resolution on our 200 gram Semi-Gloss Photo Paper.
Software Solutions
CADlink Technology (Booth 2184) will feature two new software releases and custom software solutions at ISA. SignLab Version 9.1 introduces a brand new color management engine licensed from ColorLogic, a world-leader in high fidelity color printing solutions. The SignLab Print and Cut package now includes a RIP back-end that provides unmatched color accuracy and vibrancy for print and print/cut solutions. SignLab V9.1 also includes an entry-level package (SignLab CutPro) that provides complete design to cut features for vinyl cutters.
Newly released EngraveLab V9, provides engravers with a software solution that features design and production tools for both laser and rotary engraving. Also included within EngraveLab V9 is an extensive toolset for ADA production.
Product managers will also be on-hand to discuss any custom software related requests. CADlink has recently completed custom, online product fulfillment and manufacturing software solutions in the garment decorating, engraving, routing, wide-format digital printing, and signmaking markets.
Truly Lifelike 3D
Integra Technologies International (Booth 856) will be showcasing the new SoliDDD Truly Lifelike 3D— the most realistic 3Dimages ever printed that need no special glasses for viewing. The Integra-supported Mimaki JFX UV wide-format flatbed printer has been certified as the only inkjet printer qualified to print the SoliDDD patents-pending technology. Together, Integra and SoliDDD can help you produce realistic, autostereo 3D posters with far more depth and greater viewing freedom than most 3D experts thought could ever be possible. To view samples, please stop by Booth 856.
Also check out the AJet Plus, a hybrid UV inkjet with seven-color, high-definition printing capabilities and eight Konica Minolta 1024 print heads. Use it to print on media up to 2.5 inches thick and 65 inches wide. The AJet Plus comes with a roll-fed take-up mechanism so you can print on both rigid and flexible substrates. The Anderson Ajet hybrid UV inkjet printers start at under $100k, include 1-yr warranty, installation, training, and full support by qualified Integra service engineers across the US and Canada.
Sign and Display Solutions
HP (Booth 420) will exhibit its large-format sign and display solutions and debut its newest Latex solutions for the first time in the US. The 104-inch HP Designjet L28500 Printer delivers speeds up to 70 percent faster than its predecessor, while the 61-inch HP Designjet L26500 Printer addresses a variety of applications, including soft-signage. Both systems feature the new HP 792 Latex Designjet Inks, providing a consistent performance across substrates with better durability than eco-solvent inks. Ideal for high-impact point-of-purchase displays, soft signage, bus shelters and vehicle graphics, the new devices produce 1,200-dpi output for high-quality, long-lasting prints. The output also dries inside the printer, boosting productivity for double-sided print jobs and allowing immediate finishing or use.
HP will also showcase its newest UV-curable solutions, including the HP Scitex FB7600 Industrial Press with new HP FB225 Scitex Inks offering workflow improvements for increased productivity and versatility. For the high-volume market, HP will display the 16.6-foot HP Scitex XP5500 and 10.5-foot HP Scitex XP2500 Industrial Printers, printing at industry-leading speeds.
High Performance Cast Series
HEXIS USA (Booths 1980 and 1984) will be demonstrating the latest additions to the HX20000 and HX30000 High Performance Cast series.
The main feature at the show will be new multi-layered HX30000 cast vinyls with exciting surface finishes such as chrome, carbon, leather, alligator, and super-matt, all available in different colors.
The HX20000 Colored Cast Series has new additions with the Metal Night Blue, Coffee Brown, Marrakech Brown, Raspberry Pink, and Pink Candy.
Also on display will be the overhauled range of Flex films for textile marking and printing, and a new anti-microbial laminate. The vehicle wrap demos carried out by HEXIS expert installers will be on daily throughout the show.
Large-Format Digitally Printed Graphics
Gregory, Inc. (Booth 1379) is now offering its most popular large-format digitally printed graphics in a convenient wholesale Square Foot Pricing format. This new pricing format will allow our sign shop customer's quick access to the most competitive wholesale pricing in the sign industry. Flex Face wholesale square foot pricing is now available along with decals/promotional graphics, vehicle graphics, banners, and wallpaper. As always, we look forward to the opportunity to service your digital printing needs.
Cutting Plotters
GCC (Booth 914) will display its cutting plotters and laser engraving systems at ISA 2012. On this display, GCC will present the latest GCC RX series cutting plotters, available in four sizes: 61/ 101/ 132/ 183 cm. Features include:
Multi-Pressure Pinch Rollers
New Advanced One Click Driver
New Driver Interface
Touch Key Panel
Auto Cut-off function
Advanced automatic contour cutting system-AASII
Dual port (USB, serial port) connectivity
Up to 600 grams of cutting force
Cutting speed of up to 1530 mm (60 inches) per second
Can work with up to 0.8mm (0.003-inch) thick material
The RX series is the most ideal choice for high performance cutting plotters, providing users perfect cutting quality and tracking capability with the accuracy up to 10 meters.
Digital Printing Fabrics
Fisher Textiles (Booth 214) will have its newest fabrics for digital printing on hand at ISA 2012.
GF 6640 Poly Canvas, 8.4 oz/sqyd, 121 inches, is the improved version of GF 6640 Poly Linen for Dye Sub and UV printing. The new version is whiter than the original and passes NFPA 701. It has a soft cotton, linen-like feel, excellent for home furnishing, banner, and table cover applications.
1010 Element, 8.5 oz/sqyd, 60 inches, is Fisher's newest awning fabric for Dye Sublimation and UV printing, excellent at withstanding the elements of outdoors. It can also be used for street pole banners and patio furniture. It is very sturdy, whiter and more cost effective than other awning fabrics. It produced excellent results when tested under AATCC test methods for water repellency.
GF 7110 X-Out, 6.7 oz/sqyd, 110 inches, is comparable to GF 4100 Sheeting. The base fabric is polyester with viscose/rayon flocking and compatible with UV printing. Unlike GF 4100, it can be sublimated, passes NFPA 701 and is formaldehyde free. Applications include block out liner and opaque single sided banners.
Singage Solvent Printer
Epson (Booth 1547) will showcase its new Epson SureColor S30670 64-inch solvent printer which delivers the ultimate in value to the signage, vehicle graphics, and fine art markets.
The SureColor S30670 uses the Epson MicroPiezo TFP print head which is capable of droplet sizes as small as 3.5 picoliters and has double the nozzle density of previous solvent printers. The SureColor S30670 utilizes an entirely new print engine that has been designed from the ground up using the latest manufacturing technologies and introduces several new convenient features that automate many of the time consuming processes usually associated with solvent printing, such as nozzles checks, media feed adjustments and tensioning, and complicated media and print head alignments.
The SureColor S30670 is a four-color solvent printer (CMYK) leveraging Epson's new UltraChrome GS2 solvent-based ink technology. Similar to the UltraChrome GS ink, UltraChrome GS2 was developed exclusively by Epson and delivers virtually odorless printing without the need for external dryers, special ventilation, or air purification systems. In addition, the ink does not contain Nickel (Ni) compounds, minimizing the impact on the environment and employees.
Pre-Production and Production Software
EskoArtwork (Booth 1026) will showcase the i-cut Suite which offers companies that drive digital printers and/or digital finishing systems tools to streamline workflows with a complete, integrated solution.
i-cut Suite components include i-cut Preflight, handling efficient preflighting and editing of incoming PDF files. It also lets users make corrections working within the PDF file. i-cut Layout interactively builds and edits sheet layouts, ensuring jobs make the optimum use of the substrate. It also adds grommet marks and creates cut paths and bleeds. i-cut Vision Pro ensures that die-less cutting contours match printed images perfectly. i-cut Vision Pro registers the actual dimensions and positions on the printed result. Then, finishing is adapted to the shape of the graphics. i-cut Automate ties the i-cut Suite pieces together, automating the entire production process from design to print to cut. Users can build dynamic workflows that will automate repetitive prepress tasks, enhancing productivity, reducing operator intervention and errors, and saving valuable time, money, and materials. i-cut Automate can also be integrated with MIS, enabling automatic job creation and the submission of job parameters to the workflow.
Users with more specific requirements can easily add supplementary modules: a structural design module, a graphics preparation module, and a true shape nesting module.
Double-Sided Finishing Tape
E. L. Hatton Sales Co.(Booth 2675) will showcase the Banner Ups MegaTape, a double-sided version of PowerTape products.
MegaTape is made of the same super-strong film as PowerTape, but is adhesive coated on both sides. This provides banner makers with the strength of PowerTape and the fold-finished banner edge which some prefer in a single product.
Available in 1.5-inch widths, MegaTape is applied just like ordinary double-sided banner hem tape, but has more than triple the strength, plus it adds firmness to the banner edge for a much cleaner appearance. Banners made with
MegaTape withstood winds of over 90 MPH in wind tunnel tests. Also, MegaTape can be used to reinforce hems in two-sided banners, as the tape itself is invisible after folded into the hem.
Digital Display Solutions
DSA/Phototech LLC (Booth 636) will feature DSA/LED edge lit light boxes and Digital Display solutions which include digital cosmetics displays, LCD touch screens and pop players. We will also be showing a broad line of ultra thin LED light boxes that include Outdoor LED, LED with internal power supply, LED with fabric graphics, and large-format, high output LED displays.
Pictured is our new large-format, high output LED light box 60x120 inches with a front snap frame, external power supply, 6500K, and UL approval. DSA Phototech is the leading supplier of illuminated, digital and non-illuminated graphic presentation systems. We offer an extensive selection of LED, Digital and fluorescent illumination options, with products available in popular sizes, finishes, and extrusion styles quoted in minutes and shipped in days.
Tabletop UV LED Inkjet Printing
Direct Color Systems (Booth 1836) has made a breakthrough in UV LED inkjet printing, bringing this cutting-edge technology to a line of economical, small-format flatbed printers that are perfect for producing signage of superior quality for both interior and exterior applications.
The Direct Jet 1014UV and Direct Jet 1024UV tabletop printers produce crystal-clear, high-resolution photo-quality images and crisp text with outstanding solvent resistance and abrasion durability. Print on vinyl, plastics (including acrylic), wood, glass, ceramics, metals, and more. The printers' opaque white ink allows users to print onto virtually any colored substrate, resulting in vibrant, bright colors with a white under base. DCS's UV LED inks are very flexible and won't crack or flake off, even in very flexible vinyl applications. The Direct Jet line boasts a printable area of up to 10x24 inches (254mm x 610mm) and up to a 6-inch (152mm) Z axis. These printers have options for both uni- and bi-directional print modes with resolution of up to 5760 dpi.
Printer Portfolio
EFI (Booth 2302) features the new EFI R3225, VUTEk GS3250LX, Rastek T1000, and Fiery family of products.
EFI's new printer, the R3225, is a 3.2-meter roll-to-roll, UV inkjet printer that offers superior image quality, low total cost of ownership, and access to the widest range of flexible substrates at production speed. This affordably priced printer is ideal for premium soft signage applications. Using true eight-level variable drop grayscale technology, the R3225 delivers stunning images, durability prints, and optimized ink usage. This environmentally friendly printer produces minimal VOC levels, compared to solvent-based printers, and less heat than latex, reducing owner energy costs.
The Rastek T1000 offers high definition photographic image quality on a larger flatbed vacuum table platform and is the perfect choice for traditional signage and specialty markets where CMYK plus white printing are essential at the same speed.
The fully loaded VUTEk GS3250LX is an LED-based printer that produces more jobs, extends application offerings, and lowers operating costs with cool cure technology and high productivity features. The VUTEk GS3250LX contains no VOCs, uses less consumables, produces less waste, uses less energy, and has the ability to print on recycled and other materials without warping or head strikes.
Multifuntional Cutting System
Znd America, Inc. (Booth 2358) will showcase the brand-new S3, a super-fast, lower-cost version of Znd's successful G3 line of multifunctional flatbed cutting systems. With a direct-drive system, the S3 is built for speed. The new cutter line excels with unprecedented price/performance as well as exceptional productivity. Expect amazing throughput levels with materials such as vinyl, plastics, paper, and cardboard, without sacrificing the quality and modularity characteristic of Znd!
The S3 line features smaller, space-saving footprints and ultra-fast Z- and T-axis control for kiss-cutting, through-cutting, oscillating and rotary cutting, creasing/scoring, and even a 300W router insert. Znd Cut Center, Znd's popular design-to-cut software suite, completes this exciting new addition to the Znd cutter family.
Remote Service Crane
Wilkie Mfg. LLC (Booth 1902) will display the recently introduced Wilkie model 52XLR remote service crane with a standard power level, power rotate two man basket with a jib winch in the basket and a main line winch that is capable of lifting 1000 to 45 feet and has a working height of 52 feet from the basket. The Wilkie model 52XLR can be mounted on a 19,500 GVW truck with a 120-inch CA with a wide range of body configurations to custom fit your application. This unit will be on display at the ISA show in the truck area or stop by the booth to discuss this or other Wilkie units, as Wilkie Mfg. LLC offers a range from 52 to 94 feet in Wilkie remote service cranes as well as the popular Wilkie model 60 service ladder.
PET Scrimless Products
Value Vinyls (Booth 236) will showcase a new line of PET scrimless products at ISA 2012. Rio PET Sign Media has an extremely smooth matte finish that is compatible with screen printing, digital printing, and pressure sensitive lettering. This material is intended for long-term indoor and short-term outdoor display usage and engineered to provide low-curl and vibrant prints when producing hemless signs.
Rio PET 16 oz Opaque Ultra Smooth can be printed on one or two sides and is the only Latex Ink Compatible PET material available that is high heat tolerant. Possible widths up to 126 inches.
Rio PET 13 oz Backlit can be printed on one side and is engineered to provide a high quality and vibrant print when back lit. Possible widths up to 126 inches.
Rio PET 13 oz Grey Back can be printed on one side and features a grey back to minimize image show through. Possible widths up to 126 inches.
Magnetic Graphic Display System
Visual Magnetics' (Booth 2846) Graphic System, which will be displayed at ISA 2012, matches magnetic-receptive technologies with the highest quality print media, enabling the creation of high-quality signage and graphics that can be applied to virtually any surface, incorporated into frames and fixtures, or simply mounted directly to a wall. Visual Magnetics' MagnaMedia is so thin that when combined with the properties of the InvisiLock magnet, it is possible to create multi-layer graphics to update images instantly for specific promotions, without the use of frames, fasteners, or adhesives.
The company will also be displaying its new MagnaMedia Digital Fabrics Collection, which includes VM-Canvas 22 and VM-Bamboo17.
Specialty Media
Ultraflex (Booth 2314) will introduce several new products at ISA 2012 in their golf-themed booth. Pole Banner Pro 18 oz. is a fire-rated, heavy-duty blockout banner material for indoor and outdoor two-sided applications such as pole banners and event signage. MultiTex C220 is a 6.5 oz multi-purpose canvas made from 100 percent polyester spun yarn. It is a great economical choice for fine art reproduction, indoor displays, wall murals, and other art décor applications. It can be stretched and framed and comes in widths ranging from 39 to 122 inches. Billboard 520' Eclipse is a 7 oz. black-backed substrate for billboard applications. Its 520-foot length increases a print facility's production and efficiency by reducing the amount of time changing out material. Billboard 520' Eclipse is solvent and UV printable and comes in 193-inch widths. FloorFlex is a printable floor vinyl that is suitable for Latex and UV printers. It is engineered with a non-slip Latex backing and is ideal for indoor use, but may be used outdoors for short-durations.
Blockout Media
Top Value Fabrics (Booth 1263) will be showcasing its new PET BLOCKOUT, available in 13 oz. and 15 oz. weights. We are also presenting our new line of specialty Premium Textiles, which includes our 9 oz. Blockout With Silver Back, 4 oz. PVC-Free Fabric, and our 4 oz. PVC-Free Repositionable Self-Adhesive Wall Covering.
As a supplier of printable banner and fabric solutions, Top Value Fabrics offers a complete line of digital, screen, and dye sublimation print media for indoor and outdoor use in addition to our lines of Industrial and Printable Activewear Fabrics.
We supply a wide selection of laminated or coated Frontlit, Blockout, PET, Water-Based, Direct-For-Print, Mesh, and Dye Sublimation Fabrics. Our materials are compatible with printers using UV, Screen, Solvent, Latex, and Eco-Solvent ink. Top Value Fabrics offers standard and custom widths from 38 to 197 inches in both white and colors, manufactured to our specifications.
Fully Flexible Display
Mark Bric Display Corp. (Booths 142, 242) will feature the ISOframe Wave at ISA 2012. Each section of the Wave is fully flexible. Every panel section is 31.5 inches wide—perfect for Lambda prints and the output from any and all digital inkjet printers of 36 inches wide or larger. Graphics attach easily and align perfectly with a new mechanical/magnetic mounting system.
The fully flexible ISOframe Wave adapts to any space, any shape challenges, any obstructions without missing a beat. Even a small 8-foot wide, three-section Wave can be flexed into a full circle display if desired, or used to form a perfect backwall for your next exhibit opportunity. Bring in more sections to fill a space of any size required. Attach tables, monitors, and spotlights for maximum adaptability.
Eco-Solvent Printer
SID Signs (Booth 2626) will feature the new SID Triton S 250 98-inch Eco-Solvent Printer at the ISA Show in Orlando.
The S 250 is the newest addition to the popular SID Triton Series. The S 250 features two Epson DX5 print heads, producing impressive print speeds up to 430 sqft/hr—more than twice as fast as the current SID Triton 180 and 210 models. The new SID Triton S 250 has a maximum printing width of 98 inches, a cost-saving bulk ink supply system, and a user-friendly display panel. A PhotoPRINT DX 10.5 RIP solution is included with all SID Triton Series printers.
The pre, platen, and post heating system ensures print quality and quick drying, while the balanced automatic media take-up system is flexible and user-friendly. The height adjustable printer carriage enables printing on substrates such as foam board and PVC. Optional printer tables enable quick conversion from roll to flatbed printing.
The SID Triton S 250 printer is a valuable addition to our printer lineup. Its powerful combination of speed, affordability, and dependability place the SID Triton S 250 at the forefront of viable solutions for the outdoor sign market.
HAPs-FREE Ink Printer
The new ColorPainter W series wide-format printers from Seiko Instuments USA (Booth 1371) offer two high-performance ink sets: GX low solvent ink for maximum outdoor durability, and IX HAPs-FREE low odor inks for better employee health. ColorPainter W series printers deliver rich gloss colors on PVC, banner, backlit films, canvas, fabrics at the fastest speeds in the industry—quality prints at up to 191 sfph. Available in 64- or 54-inch widths. Looking for a printer built for a professional sign shop, not a desktop publisher? Look no further than the Seiko I Infotech ColorPainter W series printers, available exclusively from Seiko Instruments USA. Better colors, better images, better long-term value.
Print Production Software
PixelBlaster is the latest offering from SAi's (Booth 1936) growing line of professional software solutions. This revolutionary new software offers standardized printing across multi-printing device environments. PixelBlaster ensures each printer automatically generates exactly the same predictable and reproducible output quality and color—regardless of the brand of hardware, inks, or substrates used. PixelBlaster is also designed to reduce bottlenecks, streamline your workflow, and increase profitability.
Consider the NEW EnRoute 5 your shop's Swiss Army knife that helps drive new business. At the ready to make you money, EnRoute Software is specifically designed for use with your three-axis CNC machine. EnRoute tools are developed to help save design time and cut time, increasing your shop's productivity.
Released as a free update in January, Flexi 10.5 features a brand new PDF RIP engine that uses cutting edge technology to process jobs. We've also amended a color management issue (resulting in better color), added Pantone Plus libraries, improved the nesting algorithm to save even more media, and enhanced program stability.
After Market Performance Upgrades
PrinterEvolution (Booth 2192) will demonstrate its after market performance upgrades for grand-format printers. These unprecedented upgrades are designed to take a quality chassis and bring it to specs that outperform the most expensive industrial printers on the market today, for less than $200,000. Now business owners can leverage their original investment and at the same time be truly "green" by recycling their old printers and using a choice of ink options, all of which are greener than the original inks being used in their current printer. PrinterEvolution products are distributed exclusively in the US by Global Imaging.
PrinterEvolution products include
Evo33 Printer (can be configured with AquaSub33 water-based dye sublimation ink or LoSol33 bio-solvent ink)
Evo33-U aftermaket kit for existing VUTEk 3360 chassis (can be configured with AquaSub33 water-based dye sublimation ink or LoSol33 bio-solvent ink)
AquaSub33 water-based dye sublimation ink
LoSol33 bio-solvent ink
Hybrid UV-LED Inkjet Printer
At ISA, Roland (Booth 2072) is featuring VersaUV LED printers, featuring CMYK, white, and clear inks for premium varnishing and embossing effects. Roland's hybrid flatbed model, the 64-inch VersaUV LEJ-640, prints on substrates up to a half-inch thick for signage, POP, packaging prototypes and more. The 12-inch VersaUV LEF-12 flatbed printer prints directly on three-dimensional objects up to 3.94 inches thick for customized awards, accessories, promotional items, and consumer products.
Stop by to see the VersaStudio BN-20 inkjet printer/cutter, the company's most compact and affordable desktop device for producing labels, decals, signs, POP, and apparel heat transfers with stunning metallic effects.
Other featured products include the VersaUV and VersaCAMM VS wide-format inkjet printer/cutters, as well as the VersaArt printer, GX cutters, and EGX engravers. Live presentations and vehicle wrap demonstrations daily.
Grand-Format Polycarbonate Media
Palram (Booth 1052) has announced additional coil width capacity in the United States with its new polycarbonate line. Pamram now has the ability to produce PALSUN coils up to 104 inches wide. Also, PALSUN SG and PALSUN CS are UL listed and have been added to the SAM manual. Other products include; PALCLEAR, a clear PVC monolithic sheet with water-clear clarity, PALOPAQUE, a flat solid PVC sheet, easy-to-fabricate and form, and perfect for durable signage, and the PALIGHT family of products. They include PALIGHT Premium, a bright white, smooth, foamed PVC substrate for optimal printing quality; PALIGHT EPS, an economical foamed PVC substrate option; and PALIGHT Outdoor, foamed PVC with an industry-first 25-year warranty, is created to withstand the great outdoors.
Vehicle Wrap Media
Oracal USA (Booth 1672) will showcase the ORAJET Series 3751RA Wrapping Cast with RapidAir Technology. This 2.25-mil cast film features a low initial tack, repositionable adhesive and an advanced air release system for impressive performance over difficult curves, corrugations, and rivets.
And if that wasn't enough, Series 3751RA offers exceptional print quality, producing vivid, life-like prints with an eight-year outdoor durability. For outstanding extended protection of your graphics, use ORAGUARD Series 290, 290F, or 293 laminating films.
UV Flatbed Printer
Océ North America (824) will showcase the new Océ Arizona 318 GL UV flatbed printer that delivers the highest quality printing and predictable productivity without compromise at ISA 2012. The Océ Arizona 318 GL printer delivers quality printing on the same robust platform as the Océ Arizona 360 GT printer at a price positioned for low-volume production environments, while delivering the same application versatility. The Océ Arizona 318 GL printer is ideal for sign makers, smaller print providers, reprographers, and other graphics producers that need true flatbed quality and capability but cannot afford a large capital investment. With the Océ Arizona 318 GL printer, print providers can produce sellable output with print speeds of up to 194 square feet per hour in Express Mode. A factory-installed White Ink Option is available, and a Roll Media Option is also available for printing on flexible media. Now you don't need to settle for a hybrid printer when you can own the true flatbed capability of an Océ Arizona 318 GL printer.
Wide-Format Workflow Software
ONYX Graphics will showcase its new ONYX Thrive workflow software, the only true end-to-end PDF workflow product for large-format digital printers, based on Adobe PDF Print Engine technologies at ISA 2012. ONYX Thrive software is designed for all sizes of service providers that want to invest in workflow software to manage their print production. Print service providers can feel confident about investing in workflow software that fits the way their shops work today, with the peace of mind that comes with the ability to scale their ONYX Thrive software as business grows. The SmartApps family of Adobe plug-ins include products that help companies work smarter by giving them the job preparation tools they need. The new SmartApps VehicleWraps plug-in for Adobe Illustrator software is for designing print-ready vehicle wraps. The SmartApps PitStop Pro plug-in easily preflights PDF files and delivers print-ready digital master PDFs to your workflow from within Adobe Acrobat software.
Hybrid Inkjet Printer
Novus Imaging's (Booth 2392) Synergia H/UV is a patent-pending 3.2 meter, combination flatbed and roll-to-roll printer for the ultimate in flexibility. It delivers speeds of up to 2,000 square feet per hour of high quality, sellable output. The Synergia H/UV is a full grayscale device that prints exceptional photorealistic quality and flawless continuous tone printing with its 10-30pL variable drop technology. It also has a patent-pending belt design that combines enhanced material handling, increased vacuum, and improved step accuracy. The Synergia H/UV printer boasts brighter, more vibrant colors than other UV solutions on the market and, because of the way the ink is applied to the substrate in micro-thin layers, the amount of energy required is also significantly reduced, making it comparable to UV LED technology. All of these things synergistically contribute to its superior print quality. Additionally, the Synergia H/UV is the only printer in the industry backed by a three-year manufacturer's warranty. The Novus Imaging Synergia H/UV brings together quality, productivity, customer support, and eco-friendliness to provide the best grand-format printing alternative for our customers. Novus Imaging plans to launch the Synergia H/AQ version later this year which utilizes its new aqueous-based ink known as AquEpoxy.
Eco-Solvent Printer
Mutoh (Booth 1662) will showcase the new ValueJet 1638 high speed production printer. With its built in Intelligent Interweave technology, VMS (ValueJet Status Monitor) for remote diagnostics, ColorVerify process control capability, and optional SpectroVue-10 spectrophotometer, Mutoh and the new 1638 printer are the smart choice.
Increase your productivity today with the new ValueJet 1638-64" high speed printer from Mutoh. With its new staggered dual-head print technology, you can now print the jobs of multiple printers using just one ValueJet 1638.
The 1638 is a four-color (CMYK) eco-solvent printer that produces beautiful, brilliant prints up to 500 square feet per hour. Print durable graphics on coated and uncoated substrates up to 64 inches wide to produce posters, banners, backlit display panels, directional signage, POP displays, floor graphics, vehicle graphics, and decals.
All ValueJets are built with Mutoh's Intelligent Interweave (i2;) print technique, which lays down ink in a wave pattern, eliminating banding!
Equip the 1638 with Mutoh's SpectroVue VM-10 spectrophotometer for fast, simple, and accurate color measuring. With the addition of the SpectroVue you can add process control to your workflow and produce consistent color prints every time with the free on-board ColorVerify system.
Dye Sublimation Printing System
Nazdar SourceOne (Booth 2414) will feature the new Nazdar SourceOne dye sublimation printing system. This all new system features Nazdar LysonTX650 dye sublimation inks and a customized wide-format printing solution that offers premium quality at high speeds.
Nazdar Lyson TS650 dye sublimation transfer inks offer exceptional brightness, color consistency, and outline definition; creating prints with outstanding durability and longevity. TX650 inks are designed for transfer applications and compatible with all leading paper manufacturers.
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The system is completed with your choice of a customized wide-format printer from leading manufacturer Roland. Select from the RS and FP series printers which are modified with a custom bulk ink system to maximize productivity and TX650 performance. The system is completed with both an integrated dryer and take-up system.
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Width: 54 to 104 inches
Maximum Speed: 548 sq/ft an hour
Maximum Resolution: 720x720 dpi
OEM Alternative Inks
Nazdar (Booth 2414) Lyson 7470 Series Inks are a true alternative to original equipment manufacturer (OEM) ink sets for use in the Inca Eagle, Columbia, and Spyder models; Agfa/Gandi 1224 and 3150; Annapurna M and XL; Chromaprint 22UV; and L&P Virtu 36 UV Flatbed printers. The 7470 Series offers expanded substrate compatibility and improved adhesion over the OEM inks.
Lyson 7400 series offers expanded color gamut to the current OEM ink set, so profiling will maximize your available colors. Unattended printing is safe and reliable with our no clog, fast curing formula. Our outdoor performance matches that of the OEM ink and, as with all Lyson branded solutions, you will realize substantial cost savings over the OEM product.
Lyson 7470 Series Digital Imaging Inks are designed for superior performance on standard POP materials. Primary uses of this product are for POP displays, durable graphics, and billboard banners where flexibility and adhesion are of primary importance. Typical substrates are polypropylene, styrene, Sintra, Dibond, and foamboard.


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Personalize Your Dog's Collar
Mimi Green dog collars are legendary for their style and comfort. Now, you can set your pooch apart from the rest of the pack with custom hand embroidery. Have your dog's name and phone number hand embroidered for no additional charge.
Elegant and understated, this velvet collar is so pretty and perfect for your little princess. Each Mimi Green velvet collar is a unique piece of art that shows off your dog's impeccable style. These designer dog collars are hand-crafted, one-at-a-time to ensure your dog has the custom look he or she deserves. Please allow 2 weeks for delivery.
Mimi Green Dog Collar Features
• Made with contoured buckles that fit the curves of your dog's neck for ultimate comfort
• Utilizes large gauge D-Rings so you can rest assured your pooch is secure on his or her lead
• Made with washable Swiss Velvet so you can keep your pup's hand-made dog collar in pristine condition
• Made in the USA
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Available in 5 sizes to meet the needs of every dog—no matter how big or how small.
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The stiffness of a culture substrate affects the fates of stem cells.
Covering the life sciences inside and out
The stiffness of a culture substrate affects the fates of stem cells.
Researchers report difficulty replicating the results of studies touting a new method to reprogram stem cells.
Most stem cell lines registered with the NIH don't comply with the FDA's guidelines for human use, according to a new report.
An external stressor, such as low pH or a mechanical squeeze, can send differentiated mouse cells back to a pluripotent state.
A roundup of the stunning progress made in the life sciences this year
The topography of a stem cell's environment can influence cilia length, which in turn modulates cell signaling and development.
By removing a single gene, adult cells can be reprogrammed into a stem-like state with nearly 100 percent efficiency.
Using mouse genes, researchers partially transform differentiated, non-mammalian cells into pluripotent stem cells.
Three-dimensional tissues called "cerebral organoids" can model the earliest stages of brain development.
Pluripotent cells can help regenerate tissues and maintain long life—and they may also help animals jumpstart drastically new lifestyles.


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Pete Townshend Gives Blessing to Roger Daltrey's Tommy TourWith Roger Daltrey taking The Who's Tommy on the road in the UK and US, it would be disingenuous if he didn't have the permission of Who guitarist and Tommy composer Pete Townshend. Townshend recently released a statement saying that he looked forward to the production and he would be in the audience to hear Daltrey and his band's reworkings of the classic rock opera. Incidentally, Townshend's son Simon is the band's guitarist. Roger Daltrey Auditioned to Judge American IdolDuring the last round of tryouts to see who would join the judging panel for the tenth season of American Idol, it was reported that Roger Daltrey of The Who had auditioned. Daltrey, who has been a vocal critic of talent shows, was beat out by the more colorful lead singer of Aerosmith, Steven Tyler. Producers said that Daltrey, despite being an influential rocker, appeared too formal during the audition. Roger Daltrey Tickets. The Who's Bad Boy, Live! The Roger Daltrey 2011 Tommy tour is revving up, and this English rebel from 60s supergroup The Who is set to blow you away with a pile-driving set. Roger Daltrey tickets are not going to be easy to find, so browse our Roger Daltrey schedule and make sure you have yours in your back pocket well in advance of the Daltrey tour dates you have in mind. Just remember, Roger Daltrey is one of the original bad boys, one of those who smashed his instruments and inspired a generation of mods to fight the rockers on the beaches. Daltrey is so much more than a rock 'n' roll star, though; his performances on celluloid, such as his depiction of armed robber John McVicarin the 1980 film of the same name, and that of Tommy, the "deaf, dumb and blind" kid who was a living character from a Who song (Pinball Wizard), left cinema audiences gasping for more. Roger Daltrey tickets will put this wild artist before you in the flesh, where he'll give you a show guaranteed to shake your bones! Roger Daltrey tickets are all the more noteworthy for the fact that this is the first tour of Tommy in recent years for the former Who wildman. The 2011 Roger Daltrey tour will begin in Florida in September. Daltrey looks fit and raring to go, and it is inevitable a powerhouse like him will always use it before he loses it. Buy tickets to Roger Daltrey and you will hear classic Who songs, as well as solo material. The hard-edged voice that we all know and love so well, the curly hair, and the blue eyes of the "badman" are all intact and ready to rock, on this 2011 Roger Daltrey concert tour. If you remember the high points of The Who's - and of Daltrey's - career, you'll be thinking of a roaring, screaming voice, one that took rhythm and blues and processed it as if through a heavy rock vocal and threw in some grayed-out psychedelia for good measure. Among the more memorable are songs like I'm One, from the Quadrophenia album, a song that captures the neuroticism of a young mod, anxious to ape the manners and coolness of those around him. Another would be We Won't Get Fooled Again, in which Daltrey's vocal range found new avenues, as he roared about the contradictions and outright cons society and its leaders are full of. And then there's "Pinball Wizard", the song that inspired the rock opera, Tommy, in which Daltrey starred in the lead role. Pinball Wizard perfectly captures the mood of working-class London, its sleazy neon arcades with their hierarchy of pinball devotees, fashonistas and oddballs. Roger Daltrey tickets are going to be thin on the ground, but we have them here. Browse our selection and make a date to be at the 2011 Roger Daltrey tour. Come on and capture the spirit of revolution and hear some power rock blasted out the way it was always meant to be! You saw Roger Daltrey perform live with The Who at one of the most legendary Super Bowls of all time, now's your chance to see Roger Daltrey live on an equally legendary tour, the Roger Daltrey Tour 2011. Roger Daltrey tickets are one sale now! |
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Is Bonci doing any kind of book tour or just NYC?-Greg
I've got mine already in the mail one day before it is officially released. You can get it with free one day shipping at amazon today and get it tommorrow if you buy it in the net 3 hours and 54 minutes. This is going to be AWESOME.
This is an amazing book! I can tell you right now that this forum will change big time....
Are the recipe ingredients measured in grams? Or is it American cups, teaspoons, etc?
Thanks, John.
Summary:Pages 1-78: Nice pics with great descriptions of starters, high hydration dough management techniques, and personal info for fans of Bonci the man. Pages 79-244: Essentially the same recipe over and over and over and over. I would summarize it as "make the dough, bake it, then throw on some of the craziest &#|¥ you can find, cooked, uncooked, cold, hot, whatever, on top."Page 247: Fried pizza balls. More power to him. I'm glad to have the descriptions and pics of his techniques. This pizza just ain't my cup of tea. Heresy, I know. John K
I read that it is "adapted for the American kitchen". Does anyone know what is different, other than translation?


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Midwest Living Review
Even folks who don't like barbecue love Slows. Owned by Phil Cooley, Slows is the crown jewel in an emerging block that's also home to Astro Coffee, Sugar House, and Honor and Folly. Phil isn't just a restaurateur; he's an entrepreneur who advises and supports others, paving the way for a downtown Detroit revival.
Inside, Slows is all exposed brick and natural wood. The effect is earthy and classy, refreshing for a barbecue joint. Chalkboards tout an extensive beer and wine selection, and the horseshoe-shape zinc bar is an excellent spot to while away the almost certain lengthy waits (Slows only takes reservations for groups of six or more).
The menu overwhelms with tempting sandwich options like the Yardbird, pulled smoked Amish chicken in a mustard sauce ($8.49); the Reason, a pile of slow-smoked pork with pickles and coleslaw ($8.49); and the Longhorn, thin-sliced beef brisket with onion marmalade ($8.49). Pleasantly, vegetarians aren't neglected with salads like the Charles Bronson, a mountain of locally sourced spinach and cheese ($5.95), and succulent green beans in smoky tomato vinaigrette ($2.25). Diners can also choose from baby-back or St. Louis-style ribs, and five different sauces to top them. Serving sizes are massive—under-order or plan to share.


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Stanley Cohen held his Nobel Lecture on 8 December 1986, at Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm. He was presented by Professor Kerstin Hall of the Karolinska Institutet.
Credits: Kjell Erlandsson, Karolinska Institutet (production)
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The Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine 1986
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Ribbon cutting at White Sulphur Springs Ranch
The Mohawk Valley Stewardship Council established a milestone in the recent history of the valley when it announced acquisition of the ranch Oct. 20.
Now, a celebratory ribbon cutting at the ranch house Thursday, Dec. 9, has marked the event.
Some 100 loyal ranch supporters took advantage of a rain-free afternoon to quietly reflect on the blessing and Native American flute melody performed by Becky Stockdale.
Those gathered received a welcome from council president Alice Berg, and cheered as she cut the symbolic ribbon.
Mohawk Valley Stewardship Council president Alice Berg thanked Caltrans representative Carolyn Sullivan for the donation that enabled the group to buy White Sulphur Springs. Photo by Susan Pettinato |
All visitors accepted the invitation to explore the house and roam the property. Many ventured to the pool to see if the water was as warm as they remembered — sure enough, a pleasant 70 degrees!
The 80-year-old pool is fed by warm springs that dot the hillside, along with numerous cold springs, and enjoys that moderate temperature in its crystal waters year-round.
Visitors reminisced about fun times shared around the pool and were disappointed to see the rickety high-dive platform had succumbed to time and weather.
The council's immediate plans are to restore the pool for community use as soon as feasible. The first steps to reach that end are to analyze the available springs and to maximize their potential in raising the temperature, as well as the flow rate through the pool from its present 100 gallons per minute.
The house, although closed up since 2003, is in amazingly good shape. Through broken windows, local birds relished in the human-free environment to do what birds do best — gather, nest, multiply and generally act in a fowl manner.
John and Sugie Barker proved that was not a problem some judicious cleanup could not cure. The invasion has been largely stemmed due to Kim Kalbaugh's efforts in covering all the windows with plywood panels.
As visitors nibbled on homemade cookies, provided by a crew of volunteers under the organization of Janet Reihsen, they had the opportunity to secure membership in the MVSC, to sign up for volunteer possibilities and to share memories that will be included in a collection of stories of days past on the property, saved for future generations to read.
The purchase of the White Sulphur Springs/McLears Ranch property was made possible through a grant from Caltrans and a generous matching gift from former owner Stephen J. Luczo.


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I've been using btrfs like 4 months now and it works fine(for me). I have raid10 on four drives. My root is on ext4, but I am going to change it this year. I don't have critical data, so I don't give a shit if everything goes sideways. It's not ready for serious bussiness use or if you have critical data. For normal desktop usage it's quite fine. As always backups are your best friendInside of Oracle, we've decided to make btrfs the default filesystem for
Oracle Linux. This is going into beta now and we'll increase our usage
of btrfs in production over the next four to six months. This is a
really big step forward, but it doesn't cover btrfs in database
workloads (since we recommend asm for that outside of the filesystem).
What this means is that absolutely cannot move forward without btrfsck.
RH, Fujitsu, SUSE and others have spent a huge amount of time on the filesystem
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Never mind. I found an app to do it.
I know Nvidia has made that possible with their drivers.
I don't want to overclock the card. I actually want to slow it down a bit. I think Asus has slightly raised it from it's standard speed and I don't like the harsh effects it produces.
Never mind. I found an app to do it.
Use amdconfig. It should be able to set the card speed.
Gets the clock speeds. My card has:Code:amdconfig --adapter=0 --od-getclocks
The following command sets the clock speeds:Code:Adapter 0 - AMD Radeon HD 7560D Core (MHz) Memory (MHz) Current Clocks : 304 800 Current Peak : 760 800 Configurable Peak Range : [304-760] [800-800] GPU load : 1%
I DONT EXACTLY KNOW the numbers there, probably min and max. Look around.
Code:amdconfig --adapter=0 --od-setclocks=770,1126
Thanks. That's good info to know.
I found the app above in a repo for my distribution and it works perfectly including a script for startup.
Yeah, those would be min and max. Tell me, do you know how to make the system retain those settings across boots, and what about voltage?
Honestly i dont know as i use amdconfig only for monitoring.
Is posted about the overdrive functions:
So theoretically they should stick if you commit them.These newly set
clock values will revert to the default values if they are not
committed using the "--od-commitclocks" command before X is
also, there is https://github.com/Glakke/glakkeclock
althought I'm not sure if it will work in 7870


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Vertical Scrolling does not work even rolling up/down the wheel when using an application in Windows XP Mode in Windows Virtual PC on a computer that is running Windows 7.
Affected configurations |
The above symptom is associated with, but not limited to, the following systems:
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Windows XP Mode in Windows Virtual PC on a computer that is running Windows 7
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Blind rapper: 'I'm on the run. Catch me if you can'
Police are still seeking Mac Wayne, who is wanted for robbery and drug possession
The song is called "Catch Me If You Can."
Someone who has contacted The Daily Herald via an Everett-based Bass Rock Records email address said the song is by Mac Wayne, whose real name is Wayne Frisby.
There is a $250,000 Snohomish County Superior Court warrant for Frisby's arrest after he skipped town while facing a robbery charge.
A judge signed the warrant March 8 after prosecutors accused Frisby of first-degree robbery and drug possession in connection with a bizarre holdup in February. At the time, a Snohomish County deputy prosecutor told the judge that Frisby had fled the area and may be in California or Las Vegas.
The Bass Rock Records email said that "Catch Me If You Can" is "Mac Wayne's only official response to (the) allegations." The email writer said it was unclear where the song was recorded.
The email said that any money made from an upcoming Mac Wayne album, "Yay Charles -- The Retainer," will be used to pay attorney fees and that an attorney will be contacting authorities in coming weeks. No mention is made about the outstanding bail.
"Catch Me If You Can" makes reference to a criminal investigation and the rapper's decision to flee. It refers to "detectives in my mama's house," making the front page, a decision "to split out of town" and police trying to get "the Ginger Bread Man."
The refrain chides: "I'm on the run. Catch me if you can."
A man claiming to be the suspect denied committing the robbery in a telephone call to The Herald newsroom earlier this month.
Officials from the Marysville Police Department, which has been investigating the robbery allegations, could not be reached for comment Friday.
Prosecutors have accused Frisby, 28, of robbing a woman of her car keys. They also allege that he cut off a handful of her hair and threatened to stab her if she didn't comply with his demands.
The woman told police she had parked her car and met up with an Arlington woman. They were headed to another location when the Arlington woman stopped her car. Prosecutors allege that Frisby opened the passenger door and robbed the woman.
She said he threatened to kill her if she didn't hand over her keys. He also cut off part of her hair, court papers said.
Frisby and the Arlington woman left the other woman on the side of the road, according to prosecutors. She called police. Officers located a clump of hair in the street. Police also determined that her car was missing from the parking lot.
Frisby and the Arlington woman were arrested later that night in Everett. While being booked in jail, Frisby reportedly handed over some methamphetamine, cocaine and heroin he had hidden in his clothing.
Prosecutors also have said that Frisby is under investigation for a shooting and possible ties to a group of people connected to the stabbing death of a Marysville man.
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Hi Bill,
Hope your hanging in there and mixing with the right people. For me to stay sober i had to get rid of the old crowd or they would have helped me kill myself with booze.
And all the best to Keith with the new baby. Everytime i see one of them i say' tell me now there's no God?'