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London Heathrow: new Terminal 2 for Lufthansa and its partners
Known as 'The Queen's Terminal', the new Terminal 2 at Heathrow Airport has been open since 4 June 2014 and mainly houses the airlines of the Star Alliance. Lufthansa, Austrian Airlines, Germanwings, SWISS and Brussels Airlines have been based in the new terminal since 15 October 2014. Since then the new Lufthansa lounge – at more than 1,600 square metres the largest outside Germany – has also been completed. It provides sufficient space for a Senator and Business Lounge area which Frequent Travellers are also now able to use. Lufthansa, Austrian Airlines and Germanwings share a joint ticket counter in Zone B. Business Class passengers as well as HON Circle Members, Senators, Frequent Travellers and Star Gold card holders have separate ticket and check-in counters here.
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As a Frequent Traveller or Senator you can now share the benefits of the Lufthansa lounges with your travelling companions*. Your companions have the option of purchasing entry to selected Lufthansa lounges.
If you are a Frequent Traveller your companions can choose between the Lufthansa Business Lounges in Germany and the USA and the Welcome Lounge at Frankfurt Airport. Costs for one-time access are 25 euros or 35 US dollars per person for the Business Lounges and 50 euros or 70 US dollars for the Welcome Lounge.
As a Senator you are already able to invite one companion, as well as your own children under 18, to join you in Lufthansa Senator Lounges free of charge. Additional companions can purchase entry to the Lufthansa Senator Lounges in Germany and the USA. Costs for one-time entry are 40 euros or 50 US dollars per person. Of course Senators' companions can also purchase entry to the Lufthansa Business Lounges in Germany and the USA and the Welcome Lounge at Frankfurt.
Vouchers for lounge admission can be bought at the Lufthansa ticket counters at the relevant departure airports in Germany and the USA immediately before your visit to the lounge. Vouchers for the Welcome Lounge can be obtained on arrival in Frankfurt Airport at the Lufthansa ticket counter. To purchase a voucher you must have a boarding pass for a Lufthansa intercontinental flight.
To enter the lounges with their travelling companions, Frequent Travellers and Senators must show their Miles & More status card and both they and their companions must be in possession of boarding passes for a Lufthansa operated flight valid for that day and airport of departure.
* There is no limit on the number of companions allowed per lounge visit.
Frequent Travellers: access change regulation to Contract Lounges
Frequent Travellers travelling in Economy Class on a flight operated by a Star Alliance carrier can enjoy their time at the airport in an Austrian Airlines, Lufthansa or SWISS Business Lounge, as well as, in the lounges of Miles & More partners: Brussels Airlines, Luxair* and LOT Polish Airlines. Moreover, since 1 September 2012 the contract lounges have no longer been available.**
You can find out under 'Lounge search' whether your destination airport has a lounge which you can use.
*Only in connection with a flight operated by Austrian Airlines, Lufthansa, Luxair, SWISS
**Access to the former Austrian Airlines and Brussels Airlines contract lounges is also no longer possible.
Frequent Travellers can now purchase access to Lufthansa lounges for their children
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For youngsters aged 13 and upwards accompanying Frequent Travellers, the current entrance fee for adults of €25 or US$35 will now apply. Adults have been able to purchase access to the Lufthansa Business Lounges in Germany, the USA and Paris Charles de Gaulle since 2010.
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Yo my favourite lupe song is "words i never said" because it applies to soo many different aspects of life, but essentially its about standing up for what is right. I loved it so much I wrote a remix which took me 4hours and then I lost my phone today along with the remix and a bunch of other material I had on it. A poster wont bring back my work, but it would make me believe that after every rain cloud there is always sunshine. :)
Words I Never said is my favorite because it reminds me of the times that I may have made an interesting observation or had something very relevant to say but I didn't. Those words could have made a chance ...they could have made a difference in my life but I didn't say them. This song will always remind me that I should say whats on my mind and not fear the outcome because those just might be the words that someone else needs to hear
Peace Busy,
I'm pretty indecisive about my favorite song of Lupe's because most of them get me hype anyway, but I will say that "Paris, Tokyo" is the track that gets me happy all the time. The original and the remixes are all great.
So, yeah...you should send me that Lasers poster :-)
My favorite song would have to be "All Black Everything." It's a song that speaks out against the oppressionand enslavement of a people that had been going on for so long. It also talks about an ideal world that I'd like to live in and reveals the cause of all things black people suffer today, still.
My Fav song by Lupe i actually said on FB last week!! "And He Gets the Girl" I love songs that actually tell a story..and this was prolly thee sweetest thing ever! and his ad-libs in the background were PERFECT! it makes me smile everytime I listen it.. "I know your not the coolest..but I swear you are the cutest" #iDig


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Its Antoine again.
I just saw I couldnt edit my posts....I think I could before ??
It would have been useful specially for the SWM topics I wrote. New ideas came and it would have been better for the forum to avoid all the posts/replies of my own post I made.
Am I alone in this case or did you remove this feature ?
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"[...] the CP DMA engine is now used on R700 [...]. The support isn't implemented for the Radeon HD 2000/3000 (R600)"
"R600 Gallium3D Now Does Buffer Copies With CP DMA"
Phoronix: R600 Gallium3D Now Does Buffer Copies With CP DMA
Marek Olák has implemented support for buffer copying using the CP DMA engine on Radeon HD 4000 "R700" GPUs and newer...
"[...] the CP DMA engine is now used on R700 [...]. The support isn't implemented for the Radeon HD 2000/3000 (R600)"
"R600 Gallium3D Now Does Buffer Copies With CP DMA"
Thank you very much for your work Marek! We really appreciate it!
Too bad HD2000/HD3000 support isn't implemented yet. Those are in need of more love, since fgrlx is not an option anymore and Linux gaming is becoming big this year. Are their problems too severe?
Once upon a time Michael used to proofread his articles. His beginnings back in 2004-2007 were quite good, the articles were legible, and you didn't have to second guess meanings of random quotes taken out of context.
Michael, please, hire some English Lit Major to proofread your articles. I am sure you can match Starbucks' minimum wage!
Well the text mixed up quite different things and isn't correct at all.
It might be a bit confusing but we got two DMA engines on modern radeon hardware: An ASYNC DMA and a SYNC DMA!
The CP DMA Marek is using is the SYNC DMA engine which runs in the same ring (or maybe let's call it "the same thread", cause that a term software devs usually understands better) as the rendering engine. So when you just want to copy data from A to B in between two rendering operations you use the CP DMA.
Jerome is working on patches for the ASYNC DMA engine, which (for example) should be used for uploading texture data from the application to VRAM, cause that isn't something we usually do in between rendering operations.
I just had the feeling that I should clarify that.
You're the one getting confused. The driver is named r600g (as in R600 Gallium3D) and it supports RadeonHD 2000-6000 series. Support for CP DMA was added to that driver, but is currently disabled for R600-based cards.
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Scott James Remnant, the Linux developer that originally wrote the Upstart init system while working at Canonical, has lost faith in Ubuntu and has bid farewell...
now they can switch to systemd and save everyone the trouble of having to edit systemv scripts and then fucking upstart shit
if upstart is so good how come half this shit is using systemv ???
and then you have GUI and terminal tools that work well for the systemv services but don't work for upstart
it's a mess, everything needs to be systemd and with nice GUI version of sysv-rc-conf.
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2009 Annual Franchise Review
How Do Their Gardens Grow?
Just when you thought there was very little left to consolidate in the franchise segment of the printing industry, Franchise Services buys Signal Graphics. What this means to our study is that there are now only seven systems remaining.
This year, for the first time in quite a while, we have estimated numbers for one of the franchise groups. There are no updated numbers for LAZERQUICK's 2008 performance other than what could be found on line and extrapolated from last year's figures.
Aside from those two items, the franchise segment of the quick/small commercial printing industry seems to have held fairly steady in 2008. The trend toward fewer, more profitable shops continues, as do the efforts to convert independent companies to franchise members, especially as independent owners prepare for retirement.
Flowers in the Garden
At the dawn of 2009, there were 2,931 franchise locations. That is down by 186 from the previous year, for a 6.3% loss. Be aware that these numbers reflect not only businesses that closed, but also locations that were consolidated and franchisees who left their systems to continue in business as independents.
Every system decreased its number of shops this year. Franchise Services, whose previous year numbers were adjusted to account for the Signal Graphics acquisition, declined by 86 locations. ICED decreased its numbers by 37. Allegra Network saw 31 shops fall by the wayside. CPrint's members fell by 14, which is in keeping with the way that particular franchise is structured. Minuteman Press (seven), AlphaGraphics (five), and LAZERQUICK (one) experienced single digit departures.
Minuteman, with 973 locations, remains the largest system overall. Franchise Services is the second largest, with 665 shops. And ICED has 529 shops. There are 386 locations in the Allegra Network and 259 in the AlphaGraphics system. CPrint has 101 affiliates. LAZERQUICK, the only remaining regional franchise, has 23 locations, 12 of which are owned by the parent company GISI. The only other system that still holds a corporately owned location is ICED.
Please note that if you are adding up the numbers for yourself, you will not get the same totals. Our totals take into consideration that there were five locations with combined sales of $2,975,000 that are part of CPrint as well as their primary franchise. Those figures were backed out of the overall totals so that they would not be counted twice.
Five systems opened new locations in 2008. They were: Minuteman (40), Allegra (32), AlphaGraphics (16), CPrint (14), and Franchise Services (5).
All systems had locations that either closed, were consolidated, or left the franchise to continue their business as independents. The tally runs: Franchise Services (51), Minuteman (47), ICED (34), Allegra (33), CPrint (27), AlphaGraphics (21), and LAZERQUICK (one).
The systems that resold franchise contracts within their own systems were: Minuteman (72), Allegra (31), Franchise Services (18), AlphaGraphics (14), and ICED (five).
Of the 2,931 franchise locations, 2,341 are in North America and 590 are international. LAZERQUICK is found only in the U.S. Allegra and CPrint both have franchisees in the U.S. and Canada. Minuteman can be found in five countries and AlphaGraphics in eight. ICED has franchisees in 11 nations, and Franchise Services has affiliates in 13 spots around the world.
There are franchised print shops in all 50 states, but no one franchise is present in all of them. Minuteman has locations in 47 states, Allegra in 45, and Franchise Services in 42. You'll find AlphaGraphics in 39 states and ICED brands in 33, but LAZERQUICK is available only in the three states along the West Coast.
Bountiful Harvest
In 2008, total system-wide sales for U.S.-based quick printing franchises were $2,008,538,426, a decline of 3.4% on the year. Conversely, average system-wide sales were $286,934,061; up 10.8% over the previous year. This odd quirk of the numbers is due to the fact that there are fewer systems this year.
All systems except Minuteman reported decreases in overall system-wide sales. Even with a 2.5% loss, Franchise Services led in sales with $562,124,500. Minuteman's sales were up 1.1% to $465 million. ICED's 8.8% drop left them with sales of $301,729,632. AlphaGraphics cleared $289,841,000 despite a 2.8% dip. A 3.9% loss resulted in $274,104,000 for Allegra. CPrint had sales of $101,464,294 after falling off by 6.6%. And based on the loss of a single location, we estimate LAZERQUICK's sales to be down 4.2% to $17,250,000.
This year, we also asked the systems to break out their North American sales, and the total in that category was $1,636,128,913. Since they are only located in North America, CPrint's and LAZERQUICK's system-wide totals are also their North American totals. Here are the North American sales for the systems that maintain a presence overseas: Franchise Services, $475,930,900; Minuteman, $400 million; Allegra, $274,104,000; AlphaGraphics, $243,444,000; and ICED, $126,910,719.
Of course, the real strength of any franchise resides in the healthy sales of its members. It is encouraging to report that even in challenging times, the average sales per shop (SPS) for companies more than one year old was up 2.9% to $685,279. Every system except Franchise Services and LAZERQUICK, which was estimated, reported an increase in sales per shop.
Two systems reported average SPS in excess of $1 million. AlphaGraphics is still tops with SPS up 0.01% to $1,125,829. CPrint reported a 5.99% increase for an average SPS of $1,004,597. Franchise Services saw SPS slip by 4.43% to $845,000. Allegra's SPS rose by 0.78% to $771,000. ICED reported SPS of $603,158; a 3.08% increase, which is the second best improvement in the group. And Minuteman's SPS was up by 0.91% to $550,000.
Sowing the Seeds
Naturally, it costs a bit more to get into a franchise these days if you are building a business from the ground up. On the other hand, if an established independent printer is investigating conversion programs, that's a rose of a different color. We have not gathered data on the costs conversion entails, but plan to do so in the future.
There are two factors to consider when weighing the cost of entry to a franchise system. The first is the initial cash investment and the second is the total cost. The average start up cost is $60,188; up 3.2% over last year. Of course, potential franchisees would also investigate royalties and compare equipment packages, among other factors. But the start up cost and total investment figures are a good place to begin.
Only two systems changed the amount of their initial start up costs. AlphaGraphics raised it by $10,000 to $85,000; an 11.76% increase. Minuteman posted a $5,000 increase (9.09%) to $55,000. The other systems maintained their up front commitment at last year's level. If you'd like to join one of the Franchise Services brands, plan to have $150,000 on hand. Allegra's initial ante is $90,000 and ICED's is $72,500. If you are an independent who would like to investigate the alternative business model offered by CPrint, you'll need to pony up $4,000. We can't say for certain whether LAZERQUICK is still actively offering franchises, but last year they listed their start up cost as $25,000, and we have no data to contradict that.
Total investment required ranges widely from $12,579 to $425,991—the average is $228,834; up 5.1% over last year. Those figures cover a vast array of differences. CPrint is at the low end, reporting a total investment ranging between $4,000 and $12,574. The program is only available to existing printing businesses that meet the system requirements. Since all franchise members are already in business, there is no need to factor in the cost of equipment, premises, or other start up expenses. Potential franchisees can expect a total investment of $180,000 to join Minuteman. The investment to become part of the Allegra Network ranges between $159,055 and $425,991. Buying into one of the ICED brands (Kwik Kopy, Kwik Kopy Business Centers, Ink Well, Franklin's) will ultimately cost $209,468. Sign on with one of the Franchise Services stable (Sir Speedy, PIP, Signal Graphics, Copies Now) and you'll invest $288,000. AlphaGraphics requires a total investment of between $280,130 and $414,630. If LAZERQUICK is still open to new franchisees, the total investment quoted last year was $300,000.
Turning the Soil
It's always interesting to take a closer look at the work that goes into creating the sales figures the franchise systems report. With system-wide sales of more than $2 billion, even a small percentage represents a sizable chunk of change.
Prepress services made up 6.3% of sales; down 0.3% from the previous year. In the offset arena, single-color press work accounted for 6.2% of sales; falling 1.7%, and multi-color offset was down 1.2%, but still brought in 18.8% of sales. Four-color process offset was up by a slight 0.1% for 8.2% of sales. All told, offset accounted for 33.2% of sales, or $666,834,757.
Digital printing accounted for 37.8% of sales, or $759,227,525. It breaks down to 13.2% from monochrome digital output; up 0.6% from the previous year, 21.3% from color digital printing; up 1.7% on the year, and 3.3% from wide-format printing; the same amount as in 2007.
From the back of the shop, bindery and finishing services accounted for 8.2% of sales; up 0.8% on the year. Mailing services was up 0.2% to provide 4.3% of sales. And 10.2% of sales came from brokered work and undefined products and services listed as "other." That category was up 0.1% over the previous year.
Category | % of Sales | Dollar Amount |
Prepress | 6.3% | $126,537,921 |
Single-Color Offset | 6.2% | $124,529,382 |
Multi-Color Offset | 18.8% | $377,605,224 |
Four-Color | 8.2% | $164,700,151 |
B/W Digital | 13.2% | $265,127,072 |
Color Digital | 21.3% | $427,818,685 |
Wide-Format | 3.3% | $66,281,768 |
Finishing | 8.2% | $164,700,151 |
Mailing Services | 4.3% | $86,367,152 |
Brokered/Other | 10.2% | $204,870,919 |
To break all that down in to dollar amounts, see the chart above.
Allegra Network Mr. Carl Gerhardt, President 21680 Haggerty Road Northville, MI 48167 Phone: 248/596-8600 Website: www.allegranetwork.com |
Franchise Services (Sir Speedy Printing, PIP Printing & Document Services, Signal Graphics, Copies Now, MultiCopy) Mr. Richard Lowe, CEO 26722 Plaza Drive Mission Viejo, CA 92691 Phone: 949/348-5000 Websites: www.sirspeedy.com, www.pip.com, www.signalgraphics.com, www.copiesnow.com, www.multicopy.com, www.franserv.com |
Phone: 281/256-4100 Websites: www.copyclub.com, www.franklins-printing.com, www.iwa.com, www.kkbconline.com, www.kwikkopy.com, www.iced.net |
AlphaGraphics Mr. Kevin Cushing, CEO 268 S. State Street, #300 Salt Lake City, UT 84111 Phone: 801/595-7231 Website: www.alphagraphics.com |
ICED (Copy Club, Franklin's, Ink Well, Kwik Kopy Printing, Kwik Kopy Business Centers) Mr. Bob Metzger, CEO 12715 Telge Road Cypress, TX 77429 |
LAZERQUICK Mr. Eben Swett, CEO 29900 SW Kinsman Road, #200 Wilsonville, OR 97070 Phone: 503/682-1322 Website: www.lazerquick.com |
CPrint Mr. Tom Crouser, CEO 4710 Chimney Drive Charleston, WV 25302 Phone: 304/965-7100 Website: www.cprint.org |
Minuteman Press International Mr. Robert Titus, CEO 61 Executive Drive Farmingdale, NY 11735 Phone: 631/249-1370 Website: www.minutemanpress.com |
Gardening Co-op
Especially in the face of a recession, being part of a larger organization can offer many benefits. Franchisees can draw on the resources offered by their parent companies to improve their marketing capabilities, offer more services to their customers, obtain preferred pricing on equipment, and even get advice when a business plan needs to be reworked or a little extra financing is needed.
Senior contributing columnist John Stewart wrote last month about the number of printers facing retirement who are considering selling their businesses. In such cases, the various conversion programs offered by the franchisors can benefit even those who are not part of their systems. By matching up independent sellers with pre-qualified buyers and incorporating the business into the franchise, they create a win-win-win situation across the board. To learn more about how this works, read our Web Exclusive feature "Still a Champion."
The current year poses challenges most printers haven't seen for a long time—and some have never seen. But as the franchise companies stand behind their franchisees with strong support, we expect that most will weather the storm and come out stronger on the other side.
Observations from Franchise Leaders
By Joe Kerns
To view PDF version of Composting the Numbers, click here.
Every year, we offer the franchise leaders an opportunity to share their views and observations about their systems and the franchise segment, in general. The following is their commentary.
Franchise Services, Richard Lowe, President & COO
I'm inspired to write you a brief note about our franchise network. My inspiration comes from conversations I've had with franchisees across the country on their experiences in these very unique and difficult times. Although there are owners who experienced growth in 2008 and are doing the same as we start 2009, the greater majority of franchise owners are looking at declines simply not experienced before.
I'm impressed by the decisive actions they've taken to trim/cut costs, resulting in more work with longer hours for them. They've gone through the personal pain of laying off employees; some had been with them a long time and were almost like family. Many of them have evaluated and taken action on all of their operating expenses. They've also had to aggressively pursue their accounts receivables, as some customers became very slow payers as their businesses began to suffer. I know that many of them worry about cash flow. All the while, most of them are absorbing our new marketing services strategy and are beginning to implement it.
What I am in awe of is their attitude. There is simply no quit in any of them. They "keep on keeping on." Many of them tell me they have been through recessions before, albeit not quite this severe. They know they'll come out of this leaner and meaner than before, and they'll be better positioned with more efficient employees and operations to capitalize on opportunities as the economy improves. On every center visit, I see where they've recognized the importance of leadership, as that same positive attitude is reflected in the actions and attitudes of their employees.
Everyone I talk to is fully aware of the harsh reality of the challenges we face today. The alternative is closer to the door than some are comfortable with. However, failure is not an option! Every day is about the plan: To manage costs, to talk to customers about new services and how to grow their businesses, to visit with prospects on how to grow their businesses, and of course, to offer world class customer service and quality. And then, we get up the next morning with the same mission: It is about the plan. A key element to that daily plan is to prospect, and prospect, and prospect. We must be cautious to not sacrifice tomorrow to save today. We can't just cut costs to stay profitable. We must always look at ways to grow our business through customer acquisition. And, we must not fall into the all too familiar trap of trying to grow business through lower prices.
I know from experience it is not always easy to keep the leadership battery fully charged. There are so many things in just the daily operations that drain our energies, not to speak of visioning and preparing for the future. If our operations and employees truly mirror the attitude and energy we reflect, then there is not a choice. We must "keep on keeping on." If their battery needs a bit of a charge, they don't hesitate to call on their corporate support team. Our daily plan remains the same: To help them to succeed.
ICED, Bob Metzger, Vice Chairman
As was the case with most small businesses, 2008 proved to be quite challenging for our owners in many ways, particularly in the third and fourth quarter.
While average sales per center indicate an increase during 2008, it was due in large part to the termination of centers that were unable to achieve a profitable performance level and could no longer sustain their business. In some cases, decisions were made not to renew their franchise agreements for similar reasons. Subsequently, by eliminating these centers from our system, it had a positive affect on the remaining centers in terms of an increase in average annual sales.
Interestingly enough, those centers that were consistently high performers continued to lead the pack in 2008. While their sales may have fallen slightly over the previous year, they were not nearly as significant as others that experienced a much higher percentage of decrease, some in the double-digit category.
The current economic climate brings even more uncertainty as to what lies ahead in 2009. The challenge will be to maintain the business you currently have and continue to market your products and services through a sustained sales effort.
To this end, we are working on a variety of programs in conjunction with our preferred vendors and others, aimed at providing the necessary tools to assist in this endeavor. Our partnership with InfoTrends and its E-Learning program is such an example. Other programs include our new online lead generation system, in concert with Leads Please, which makes available a comprehensive database that can be used in sales and marketing initiatives. We are also working with Mindfire, for improved variable data and PURL opportunities. Also, we have implemented online training through webinars, video clips, and podcasts via our company intranet.
Minuteman Press, Robert Titus, President
The last quarter of 2008 held pretty consistent to the previous quarter, and I believe 2009 will be a tough year in our industry; especially for the people who sit there and wait for everything to happen. I feel 2009 will be a competitive year and the people that are out there actively seeking new customers will not only survive, but even have a good shot at growing and expanding in this year.
Everyone needs to look at their costs and do what they can to cut those costs. Everyone must put a strong effort towards sales and marketing, and building a good relationship with their customers will be very important. I believe the quick printing segment of our industry will continue to grow in dollars and cents, primarily in the form of short-run digital color and high-speed black-and-white. The larger commercial printers will feel the crunch of this recession because companies throughout the world will look to conserve their funds. They will not order large quantities. They will order small quantities; just enough to get through the next month or two.
We have seen it happen before with recessions in the 80's. We built our company during recessionary times and will continue to do so with the current economy the way it is. Let's just hope the economy starts turning around soon!
AlphaGraphics, Kevin Cushing, CEO
It's often said by the best athletes that they relish the opportunity to play against the toughest competition; they want the ball when the game is on the line. It's because they have the skill, preparation, experience, and the CONFIDENCE to perform under the most trying of circumstances.
At AlphaGraphics we feel the same way. Our network is saying, "Give us the ball!"
AlphaGraphics has never been afraid of a challenge. For over 38 years we have provided quality products and services to our customers with great success, whether times were good or bad. We have adapted, we have grown, we have persevered, and together we have built an organization to be proud of. We're not going to let ourselves "participate" in the doldrums so many are consumed by. We will address reality for what it is and pursue growth with a disciplined and aggressive mindset.
I shudder to think about going it alone in today's business climate and am grateful to lead this network and to be a franchisee of two business centers in the Minneapolis market.
AlphaGraphics ended 2008 with industry-leading average center sales of $1,125,829 and system-wide sales of $289,841,000–basically matching our record year of 2007. We attribute our relatively strong performance to the fact that we have worked hard to establish a relationship with our customers—not just as their printer, but also as their marketing and communications partner. Our business centers are run by dedicated, hardworking individuals who embody a culture that gives our customers the confidence that we will do whatever it takes to get the job done. So even during tough times, when companies are cutting back on print, our customers keep coming to us to fulfill their communication needs.
Today, AlphaGraphics is in an excellent position to grow organically as well as through welcoming qualified independents into our family and "tucking in" independents seeking to retire, into our own business centers. Our brand is strong and our people are talented and capable of achieving tremendous results for both themselves and their customers. Our strategy is right—a strategy that focuses on finding new and effective ways for our customers to reach their customers. When we promote optimism for the future in a way that is relevant to our customers and we work with them to create and implement marketing programs that bring results, we inspire their hope and confidence.
Sam Veda said, "The mettle of a man is tested in adversities and he who remains firm in his belief comes out shining." Don't allow the constant media negativity to become part of your own language and eventually a self-fulfilling prophecy. I challenge everyone in our industry to be a crusader for the solution and not a messenger for the problem.
Allegra Network, Carl Gerhardt, President & CEO
It's interesting to think just one year ago in the Franchise Review we discussed whether or not we were experiencing a recession, when today it is clear that the recession began long ago and continues to accelerate. Although 2008 historically brought about much change that created serious challenges, a paradigm shift occurred allowing business owners of financially well managed operations and industry innovators to rise to the top. Of course, how the industry will weather the storm, is a topic for industry pundits and leaders alike. At Allegra, we are focusing on three key strategies to ensure our future:
1. First, we serve as a consolidator in a consolidating industry. We have added nearly 40 new centers to our system through our Allegra MatchMaker program, whereby we match independent printers looking to sell with buyers and convert the center to Allegra Print & Imaging. In addition, our franchise members have acquired more than 200 independent printers through our Acquisition Program. Some of our centers merge/consolidate with others to get critical mass to be competitive. Although this consolidation has reduced our number of locations, stronger centers result. We have also completed four corporate acquisitions, Signs Now, Insty-Prints, a number Quik Print and Instant Copy centers from XYAN, and Zippy Print. These acquisitions have allowed us to continue to expand our network without opening start-ups.
2. Second, we are helping our franchise members diversify into exciting growth segments in the "new age of graphic arts." We have worked hard to provide our franchise members with the tools to focus on digital, direct mail, wide-format, marketing services, and cross media. Our locations that have adopted this strategy and are pursuing Marketing Central certification are experiencing their best years ever.
3. Third, we are continuing to invest in training and technology to assure our franchise members provide value to their market niche. We are fortunate to be privately owned, which allows us to continue to invest, despite a difficult market. Our franchise members appreciate the critical support and tools we provide, as 90% renew their contracts when their initial terms expire. As franchise members continue to build strong customer relationships with small to medium size businesses, big box stores and online suppliers are left to focus on commodity output in a price driven market.
In short, our view is that the future is brighter now than it was when I opened a location in Colorado Springs 23 years ago—it's just different. In today's climate, those who focus on sound financial management principles and compete in the growth segments of our industry beyond printing will succeed. We believe that with these building blocks in place, the rest will take care of itself.
CPrint International, Tom Crouser, President
CPrint International finished our fourth year as the franchise exclusively serving printers that are already in business, and quite a year this has been. With all the economic turmoil, we are pleased to have assisted a number of our franchisees to sell their business as well as others to make progress in their personal goals. Nonetheless, the market has been difficult for all.
Very early in the year, as a response to the changing landscape, CPrint embarked on our Essentials model that places consultants in a coaching role with smaller businesses and forgoes the requirement that all affiliates be assigned to boards. That and a strict review of board expenses allowed us to achieve as much as a 30% cost reduction for some companies, without forgoing the essential strength of the network.
The heart of our program remains real business assistance—where a trained business advisor comes into your shop to work with you on your budget, your issues, your workers, and your action plan within your market. This remains our core mission. As such, you will find CPrint business advisors located throughout the country, allowing them to reach you more easily.
Not only that, but our focus extends beyond business consulting as it goes heavily into business training and coaching while delivering a unique compliment of marketing and advertising services.
Uniquely, the CPrint program does not require an affiliate to change their company name or look. In fact, our trademarks are used similar to how AAA's trademark is used with its hotel and motel affiliates. So, we support independent printers while delivering the benefits of a broad network that is unavailable to any of our affiliates' direct competitors.
Training has always been an important emphasis for us and we provide 78 business and technical training programs online to our affiliates 24/7, which is a 30% increase over the previous year. We also provide residential training, featuring a business-to-business sales course, a production manager's course, as well as a management course. And that doesn't count the training received at our annual World Conference or Owners' Winter Conference.
After four years as the newest franchise concept in the printing industry, we are proud of our accomplishments. We will see even more additions to our infrastructure and services in this coming year as we continue to build real differentiations for our affiliates.


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RADIO STATION Electro-Choc | |
Location: | Algonquin (IV) Maisonette 9 (TBoGT and EFLC) |
Genre: | Electro/House |
Appearance(s): | Grand Theft Auto IV and Grand Theft Auto: Episodes From Liberty City |
Host: | François K (formerly) Crookers (currently) |
Grand Theft Auto IV rendition
DJ: Francois K, real name Francois Kevorkian, a very prominent real-life French DJ on the New York nightclub scene since 1977 up through most of the 2000s. During the peak of his career, around 1982, he DJ'd at legendary nightclubs such as Paradise Garage and Studio 54.
Genre: electro house, post punk
- Padded Cell - "Signal Failure" (2005)
- Black Devil Disco Club - "The Devil In Us (Dub)" (2006)
- One + One - "No Pressure (Deadmau5 Remix)" (2007)
- Alex Gopher - "Brain Leech (Bugged Mind remix)" (2006)
- K.I.M. - "B.T.T.T.T.R.Y. (Bag Raiders Remix)" (2007)
- Simian Mobile Disco - "Tits and Acid" (2006)
- Nitzer Ebb - "Let Your Body Learn" (1986)
- Kavinsky - "Testarossa Autodrive (SebastiAn Remix)" (2007)
- Chris Lake vs. Deadmau5 - "I Thought Inside Out (Original Mix)" (2007)
- Boys Noize - "& Down" (2007)
- Justice - "Waters of Nazareth" (2005)
- Killing Joke - "Turn to Red" (1979)
- Playgroup - "Make It Happen" (instrumental version) (2000)
- Liquid Liquid – "Optimo" (1983)
The Ballad of Gay Tony and Episodes from Liberty City rendition
DJ: Crookers, a duo consisting of Phra and Bot out of Milan, Italy. They are most famous for their 2008 remix of the song "Day n' Nite" by Kid Cudi. Many of the songs are their own material, and was showcased to promote their upcoming 2010 album "Tons of Friends". Within the game, Crookers are broadcasting live from Maisonette 9 (but unlike Vladivostok FM's DJ being visible in Bahamas Mamas, they are not seen in person at all).
Genre: fidget house, electro house, hip house
- Major Lazer (feat. Leftside & Supahype) - "Jump Up" (2009)
- Daniel Haaksman (feat. MC Miltinho) - "Kid Conga" (2009)
- Boy 8-Bit - "A City Under Siege" (2009)
- Crookers (feat. Kardinal Offishall & Carla-Marie) - "Put Your Hands on Me (A Capella)" (2009)
- The Chemical Brothers - "Nude Night" (2003)
- Crookers (feat. Solo) - "Bad Men" (2009)
- Miike Snow - "Animal (A Capella)" (2009)
- Jahcoozi - "Watching You (Oliver $ Remix)" (2009)
- Crookers (feat. Nic Sarno) - "Boxer" (2009)
- SonicC - "Stickin" (2009)
- Black Noise - "Knock You Out (Andy George Remix)" (2009)
- Mixhell (feat. Jen Lasher & Oh Snap) - "Boom Da (Crookers Mix)" (2009)
- Crookers (feat. Kelis) - "No Security" (2009)
- "No Security" (by Crookers) is played after the final mission of The Ballad of Gay Tony after the Ghawar explodes.
- Niko Bellic will say Electro-Choc as it is spelt, even though the DJ pronounces it "Electro Shock"
- If the files for this station are viewed, it is revealed that the entire playlist is one 44 minute file. It plays in the same order every time, much like stations of the GTA III era.
- Electro-Choc is played inside Brucie Kibbutz's penthouse, Niko's Middle Park East Safehouse and Maisonette 9 (TBoGT only)
- This is the Algonquin Triads favorite station.
Crookers' Dialogue
Crookers speak in Italian in between songs, though others believe they are also combining Spanish and Portugese. They also say some phrases in English, as they are actually proficient English speakers in real life.
Beginning of "Jump Up":
- Italian/Part English: "Senti la musica, senti la vibrazione! Non puo' andare meglio di cosi'!Resident DJ Crookers! Here we go!"
- Full English: "Feel the music, feel the vibration! It can't get better than this!! Resident DJ Crookers! Here we go!"
Beginning of "Kid Conga"
- Italian: "Liberty City! Ci siete, o no??"
- English: "Liberty City! Are you here, or not?"
Middle of "City Under Seige"
- Italian: "Hellmix live, di legendary mala suerte Crookers! Electro-Choc!"
- English: "Hellmix live, of legendary bad luck Crookers! Electro-Choc!"
(Could refer to "Mixhell", a group featured in the mix)
Middle of "Nude Night":
- Italian/Part English: "Maisonette number nine! Numero nove, Maisonette!"
- Full English: "Maisonette number nine! Number nine, Maisonette!"
Beginning of "Bad Men":
- Italian: "E a noi ci piace la birra, le donne e le macchine! Principalmente le donne però, le macchine e la birra, insieme no. Le donne va bene con tutto!" (laughs)
- English: "And we like beer, women, and cars! Mainly women, but cars and beer ... not together! Women go well with everything!" (laughs)
Between "Bad Men" and "Animal"
- Italian: E in questo club non entri! Non è che vieni qui ed entri! No!
- English: You won't get in this club! No!
Middle of "Watching You"
- Italian: "Questo è un mix dal vivo, di la club capitale de mondo!Ciao a tutti!"
- English: "This is a live mix, in the club capital of the world! Hello to everybody!"
Beginning of "Boxer":
- Italian: "Noi non siamo DJ, siamo calzolai! Siamo I Crookers!" (later) "Liberty City, come!"
- English: "We are not DJs, we are shoemakers! We are Crookers!" (later) "Liberty City, what!"
Beginning of "Stick N"
- Italian: "Grazie, Grazie, Grazie, giù il cappello per Tony Prince!"
- English: "Thank you, thank you, thank you, hatts off for Tony Prince!"
Middle of "Knock You Out"
- Italian: "La vuoi sentire la musica, è Crookers! M9 (Maisonette9) con le mani fuori!"
- English: "Do you wanna hear the music? Crookers is here! M9 (Maisonette nine) put your hands up!!"
Beginning of "Boom Da"
- Italian: "Crookers! Dal vivo da M9!"
- English: "Crookers! Live from M9 (Maisonette9)!"
Beginning of "No Security"
- Italian: "Liberty City! Are you ready? Siete pronti?
- English: "Liberty City! Are you ready?
See also
- Rise FM, a radio station in Grand Theft Auto III and Grand Theft Auto: Liberty City Stories that plays house music.
- Wildstyle, a radio station in Grand Theft Auto: Vice City that plays electro music.
- SF-UR, a radio station in Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas that plays house music.
- Fresh FM, a radio station in Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Stories that plays electro music.
- Vladivostok FM, a radio station in Episodes from Liberty City that plays house music.
- Deadmau5, a radio station in Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars that plays house music.


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HERE also.We are pretty friendly here... the resident PS3 Devs are listed
Finally, are you referring to an Infectus Mod or a custom method you did yourself?
HERE also.We are pretty friendly here... the resident PS3 Devs are listed
Finally, are you referring to an Infectus Mod or a custom method you did yourself?
A complete new mod that has 0 involvement with the infectus.
The infectus could have been used to program the chips but thats just not my style, I prefer the direct approach, and use my own TSOP/WSOP flash programmer that I designed for reading FTA STB f/w that the codewriters didn't want anyone to know and tried to make it nearly impossible for the home user and other codewriters for competing products to read.
Your 160 is a strip-down model with fewer USB, most likely no Flash memory readers, and no ps2emu. your brothers has 4 USB, most likely still has the flash memory readers under the panel to the left of the DVD bay, and has ps2emu support. the machines are no different by means of BD, DVD, CD, PS3 and PSX compatibility but compromises the ps2emu and the extra memory readers on-board.
As of yet, theres nothing you can do about the ps2emu or lesser USB slots, but as for the flash memory readers, you can plug in nearly any aftermarket reader from a PC and it will detect it. also, you may be able to use USB hubs (never tried 'em) if you really need more slots for devices.
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im new here, as well nice to meet you all!
i there my name is carlos (djpintado) i ave a 40gb ps3 but i put a 80 gb hd i play in 42 lg lcd.
i'm from portugal - lisbon
hi people... im new too lol
hello all ! hope to read a lot of ps3 goodness
Hey everyone, i'm new to these forums and this is my first post. I have a luanch 60GB PS3 and i love fighters... hail everyone... STF4 FTW!!
New here, just figured I'd post to say hello! I enjoy playin Warhawk and building things in Little Big Planet. I also love drums! All I can come up with for now!
Hi Folks! Newbie here.
My name's Mike
I posted an article on Pioneer before I posted here. Will it still post?
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Title | Interview with the honorable Thomas P. Brady : associate justice, Mississippi Supreme Court |
Description | Oral history.; Interview conducted on May 17, 1972 with Associate Justice Thomas Pickens Brady, of the Supreme Court of Mississippi in his chambers in Jackson, Mississippi. This is the second part of an interview conducted on March 4, 1972 with Judge Brady. Brady discusses a wide range of topics including the Black Monday decision, the Communist threat, the development of Mississippi, and the terms of various political officials. He goes on to recite three of his personal poems. In the addendum of this interview Brady reflects on some aspects of democracy as well as giving a commentary on modern politics and the Democratic Party. |
Date of interview | 17 May 1972 |
Interviewer | Caudill, Orley B. |
Coverage (time period) | 1903-1972 |
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Contributors | Electronic version made available through a National Leadership Grant for Libraries from the Institute for Museum and Library Services. |
Notes | This item is part of the Civil Rights in Mississippi Digital Archive. |
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And yeap, the performance of Unity over LLVMpipe on my GMA 600 device is abysmal. Moving any window makes the screen refresh at something like 5 FPS. That's just not good at all, compared to things like XFCE desktop, where there are no issues like that at all.


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Whether you're looking for a classic shape or a cut that offers the maximum brilliance and fire, a round-cut diamond is sure to please. 10-karat white gold has the whitest color of all white gold because of its low yellow gold content and high alloy content. This wedding band features 13 round-cut diamonds in a channel setting. Absolutely stunning with 1/8 carats, this beautiful ring is ideal as a wedding band or an anniversary gift. The birthstone of April, this diamond band also makes a memorable birthday present or graduation gift. Superb color and clarity and superior craftsmanship make this ring a timeless treasure.Wedding band
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TINY... like, really tiny You're hardly getting what you paid for and there really is no telling from the picture just how tiny this ring is. I promptly returned it and we bought elsewhere.
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Unexpected It was a beautiful ring, but smaller than I expected
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My Wedding Band Beautiful ring. Simple and slim design which is just what I like.
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Great product for even better price! I was looking for something to match my channel wedding band that I've had since day one, and this was the closest I could find. The ultimate plan was to solder all my rings together so they had to match perfectly! My husband and I ended up deciding that to get two of these would be safer just in case they don't match up, and I'm so glad I did! When I got the rings in they both looked so good with my wedding ring. Now I'm using my original wedding band for when I go to the gym, working outside, ect. So happy with my purchase! The jeweler was so impressed I got them for so cheap with suh great quality. I would highly recommend these to whoever asked!
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Pretty ring, runs small It is what it says, a pretty ring. It is very petite and very lightweight. The diamonds are small, but pretty. The only thing is the ring is sized a little small. I ordered my size, and it was tight. I have returned it for the next half-size up. Bear that in mind, as the item is not returnable, just exchangeable, as long as they have your size.
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Not too shabby I was looking on Overstock to find a basic diamond wedding band to go with my engagement ring. I actually wanted two for each side and wanted something that would not take away from the focal point, my engagement ring. So I did a little research outside the website. Went to stores that had similar things and looked at the prices and the quality of the rings. The picture on the website does make it appear that it is much larger if you are not accustomed to knowing that 13 stones and 1/8 of a carat is not big. So please do not be surprised by this when you make your purchase. It is a great ring. Small, very slim, and perfect if you are looking for something of the sort. I got two and I am very pleased with the appearance compared to the price. I would recommend it to go with a solitaire, although mine is not. So it can work on a couple of things. I wear a larger size ring 8 1/2 and the diamonds do not span across the whole top part of the ring, so if that is what you're looking for and you have a similar size, keep that in mind. The diamonds are pretty, and due to the size you cannot see the inclusions with the naked eye.Overall, I think that this ring is a great buy and if you are looking for something basic and not too "over the top" then it is the right ring for you. If you're looking for something totally glamorous for the price you will have to bump up the price range.Great sparkle for the money!
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Great deal! These rings were even more beautiful in person than I expected for such a good price. I am returning them simply because I thought they were curved by the picture, but they are not. However, the quality was lovely and I will definitely be purchasing from Overstock again. The return policy was very simply and easy as well.
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Excellent match The ring was a perfect match to her engagement ring. Which I also purchased though this site.
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super cute :) This ring is so adorable! The band is a little thinner than the picture depicts, but it really is beautiful and an absolutely amazing buy for the price. Shipping was super fast too!!!
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Small, but very nice. Smaller than it appears in the picture, but I am happy with this ring. Its cute, comfortable, and looks nice w my engagement ring. I would not reccomend wearing it on its own, The ring is very thin and doesnt look right on its own. Wear it to accent another ring or stack it.
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Because I think that's what my wife wants for her anniversary.
What is the height of this ring?
Thank you for contacting us, kmphil03. The height of the ring is 1.5 mm. Overall dimensions are: 15 mm x 2.4 mm x 1.5 mm. Please let us know if you have any further questions.
Practically, what kind of durability does this piece have?
Thank you for your inquiry, jsimm039. This ring is made with 10k white gold which is very durable, even more durable than 14k gold. We hope this helps. Thank you for shopping with us.
If resized, and the protection plan is purchased, will that void the protection plan?
Thank you for your inquiry lleal400; you will be contacted by Customer Care.
what is silver overlay? If i want solid silver how do i request it, so i dont have to wade threu every thing else?
That would just be a thin layer of silver over the ring. This ring is white gold. You would have to filter your search results on the page to find just silver. Here is a silver ring that I found that kind of looks like the one your looking at #14753467.
Can this ring be resized at a jewelers. I am a size 3.5 and the smallest it comes in is a 4
This item can be resized by a jeweler. If it is resized, it is not eligible for return.
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Top 5 Diamond Engagement Ring Styles
Getting engaged and planning a wedding will be one of the most memorable experiences in your life. Whether you are choosing an engagement ring for your girlfriend, selecting a ring for yourself or picking diamond engagement jewelry out together as a couple, you'll encounter many ring styles in the process. In addition to choosing between yellow gold, white gold and platinum bands, you will also have to select the diamond shape, ring setting and accent stones of your choice. Take a look our favorite diamond engagement rings to help you find the right one for popping the question.
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If you're ready to pop the big question, choose diamond wedding rings for you and your beloved. A simple gold ring has been the standard in wedding bands for centuries, but many modern brides and grooms are choosing wedding rings with more sparkle. Diamond wedding rings allow you to add gems to your wedding jewelry ensemble. These rings draw attention to your prized wedding jewelry. Diamond wedding bands can be matched to your diamond engagement ring, creating a stylish combination. If you feel overwhelmed by the many choices in diamond wedding bands, allow us to help you narrow down the options and select the wedding bands that will delight you and your beloved.
Tips on Different Types of Men's Bands
A wedding band is often the most important piece of men's jewelry, as many men keep their accessories to a minimum. It is important, therefore, to choose men's wedding bands that will be comfortable and that will showcase your personal style and go with everything in your closet. You have many options when shopping for men's bands, including wedding ring bands made of gold, silver, platinum, titanium, stainless steel and tungsten. You can also choose from men's wedding bands featuring diamonds, gemstones, engraving, inlaid designs and intricate details. It is important to select men's bands that will go well with your other men's jewelry pieces or watch collection. If the task of choosing men's wedding rings leaves you a bit confused, consider our tips for selecting men's rings before you start shopping.
Wedding Bands History Fact Sheet
Wedding bands and engagement rings have a rich history. Though the rings themselves have changed and cultural meanings have evolved, a ring on the fourth finger of the left hand has long been a way to show the world that you are in love. Wedding rings today can be found in traditional gold, platinum and diamond styles as well as unique gemstone, titanium and stainless steel varieties. Learning a bit about wedding band and engagement ring history can help you decide what type of wedding jewelry is right for you.
Tips on Buying Women's Wedding Bands
The wedding band is a significant piece of jewelry, symbolizing commitment, love and passion. You can choose from many different kinds of women's wedding bands and engagement rings, including conservative bands, creative designer bridal sets and wedding bands covered in precious stones. It is important to weigh the options carefully when shopping for women's wedding bands to find the wedding jewelry that will be perfect for you or your bride.
Top 5 Eternity Band Styles
Impress your wife or girlfriend on your next big anniversary with an eternity band. An eternity band is an anniversary ring that signifies your eternal relationship with an unbroken circle of diamonds or gemstones. Eternity rings can be worn next to a wedding band or they can be the perfect right-hand diamond ring. Eternity rings also work well as wedding bands; some brides opt only for an eternity band, skipping an engagement ring entirely. You have many style options when shopping for anniversary rings and diamond jewelry. Use this guide to find the perfect eternity band for yourself or for the woman you love.
Best Reasons to Shop Women's Tungsten Wedding Bands
Tungsten is gaining popularity in the jewelry world for its sleek appearance and durability. Tungsten is especially sought after by individuals looking for a modern wedding band. Tungsten wedding bands are a common choice among grooms, but women's tungsten wedding bands offer a unique choice for women who want a ring that is contemporary and eye-catching. Tungsten rings come in many styles to suit a variety of tastes so you don't have to sacrifice style. Use our tips and information to decide if a tungsten wedding band is right for you.
Tips on Buying Women's Titanium Wedding Bands
When you're ready to make the biggest romantic commitment of your life, titanium wedding bands are a durable option. As strong as your love, titanium rings will last a lifetime and give you day after day of easy, stylish wearing. Men's titanium wedding bands have been popular for some time, but fashionable women are looking into this option, too. Women's wedding rings tend to be slimmer than men's wedding bands to accommodate hand and finger size. You have a variety of style opportunities when you're looking for women's titanium wedding rings. Ask yourself these questions to help choose the perfect wedding band for your big day.
Wedding Jewelry Buying Guide
You've put some time into finding just the right wedding rings so you'll love them for a lifetime. It is also important to consider accessories for your wedding. Whether you are looking for classic gold wedding bands, gorgeous wedding sets or bridal jewelry for your wrists, neck and hair, this guide can help you select the wedding jewelry of your dreams.
Shopping for the Modern Bride - Wedding Bands
The modern woman is fun, stylish and unique. Shouldn't her wedding band be, too? The slew of new, modern wedding ring styles makes it easy for you to select a hip wedding ring for your bride. Choosing a wedding band is a personal process. You should consider your fiancee's style preferences and current wardrobe before shopping for women's wedding bands. Matching her wedding band to her engagement ring is also important. Use these tip to shop for modern wedding jewelry.
How to Buy Colored Diamond Engagement Ring Sets
Break the mold with a colored diamond engagement ring set. Colored diamonds are bold and fabulous in any shade. A colored diamond bridal set will set you apart from the crowd and give you something beautiful and bright to wear every single day. Colored diamonds are valuable, so by choosing them you are not giving up any luxury in your engagement ring and wedding band. Use these tips to shop for engagement ring sets with colored diamonds.
Best Titanium Ring Styles
Titanium rings are durable, making them a popular choice for men's wedding bands and fine jewelry. Titanium rings are not limited to men's rings or the wedding band category, however, as they are available in such a wide range of styles. Titanium has a natural charcoal grey appearance, yet titanium jewelry can be anodized, or colored, by thermal or electric processes, and titanium rings are available in a range of colors, including the popular silver shade. Titanium rings are available in a variety of styles, including classic, simple men's titanium ring styles, interesting and textured wedding bands and unique women's rings. Titanium rings and jewelry can also support precious gemstones and inlaid metal banding. Consider our list when shopping for titanium jewelry.
Titanium Wedding Bands Explained
Modern jewelry is quickly taking the place of traditional pieces, with good reason. Titanium is valued for its durability, modern aesthetic and comfort. Titanium is especially popular in men's wedding bands, partly because of its industrial history, though many women's wedding bands are also available in titanium. Titanium wedding rings are everywhere, but how do you know if they are right for you? If you have questions about titanium wedding rings and titanium wedding bands, consider these tips on titanium jewelry before shopping.
How to Compare Men's Diamond Rings
The diamond is definitely not gender-specific. Men can wear diamond rings to commemorate important occasions or simply add to their fashion. Like all types of men's jewelry, men's diamond rings come in many varieties to suit all tastes. Choose men's wedding bands with diamonds to show your commitment or wear a diamond ring to accent a nice outfit. Do not be intimidated if this is your first time purchasing a men's diamond ring. Take some time to learn about diamonds and to choose a style that appeals to you. You can compare men's diamond rings with confidence when you know what you want.
Best Reasons to Shop for 3-band Wedding Rings
The modern bride has many options when shopping for wedding rings. Among those options is the 3-band wedding ring. Stylish 3-band wedding rings allow you to indulge in three gorgeous sparkling rings. Luxurious 3-band rings are most commonly found in bridal sets because most are made to fit together in one stunning jewelry showpiece. If you're considering a 3-band ring for yourself or for your bride, then use these tips to narrow down your choices in bridal sets.
Men's Wedding Band Glossary
A wedding band is an important part of a man's wardrobe, and while many men's wedding bands are simple, there are style variations that make wedding bands different. Even if you are looking to buy a wedding ring that is classic and traditional, knowing a bit about the shapes and styles can help you choose a wedding band that will be both comfortable and stylish. This men's wedding band glossary will be a great resource when you are shopping for men's wedding rings.
Best Metals for a Wedding Band
Celebrate your love with a stunning wedding band. To choose a stylish ring that will last a lifetime, consider a variety of durable and fashionable metals. Many metals are great choices for a wedding ring; each metal offers a different aesthetic and a range of pros and cons.
How to Choose a Titanium Wedding Band
If you're looking for a modern wedding ring, then consider titanium wedding bands. A wedding band is a significant investment, so it's important to choose one that will represent your individual style. Titanium is durable and stylish, and titanium rings are available in a range of cool designs.
Best Settings for Bridal Rings
The custom of wearing bridal rings is steeped in history. It's no wonder that the tradition lives on when you see the wide variety of baubles available in wedding rings. Bridal sets remain popular for their stunning styles and straightforward wearing. When purchasing a bridal set, you get at least two rings in one design. One ring is meant to be the engagement ring and one ring is meant to be a wedding band. Some bridal ring sets include an extra band for even more sparkle and style. Classic settings are available in bridal rings, as are more unique options. Consider these favorites when shopping for wedding jewelry.
Top 5 Reasons to Consider Bridal Sets
You're engaged! Now it's time to start the shopping process. Before committing to an engagement ring, consider shopping for bridal sets. Bridal sets offer many advantages over engagement rings and wedding bands that you purchase separately. Bridal sets have a distinct look and may even save you money when shopping for wedding jewelry.
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