Those who know what life is like for a laser saleman know that we do tons of driving.
We do lots of our driving in conditions that are just not appropriate for safe travel. Yes some of the bad conditions are thrown at us by Mother Nature but some of the conditions we create ourselves.
I think everyone should watch this video but I want to caution you, it is VERY graphic and hides little about what happens if we lose site of the fact that talking on the phone or eating lunch are NOT the first priority when we are behind the wheel.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=blGgJm_jUbA
Sunday, August 8, 2010
Wednesday, July 14, 2010
Great Lakes Engravers Conference
For those of you who have asked (and asked, and asked.....), we are ready to announce the 2010 Great Lakes Engravers Conference. This program is scheduled for October 8-9 in Buffalo NY. We currently have 11 vendors and 9 education seminars planned. For only $29 per person, you will have access to all areas of the show PLUS we'll provide a picnic dinner on Friday evening and a breakfast on Saturday morning.
Details of this show can be found at the show website which is www.GreatLakesEngraversConference.com
We have our vendor list posted at this site along with the itinerary for the education seminars, hotel details and conference registration information.
Please plan to join us for some good education, great networking and a little bit of fun along the way.
Plus, no place better than Western New York in Fall. Great weather (usually...), great things to do (Niagara Falls, Ellicotville Fall Fest, cider mills, wine tours, farmers markets, etc) and all this can be done on a very modest budget!
Details of this show can be found at the show website which is www.GreatLakesEngraversConference.com
We have our vendor list posted at this site along with the itinerary for the education seminars, hotel details and conference registration information.
Please plan to join us for some good education, great networking and a little bit of fun along the way.
Plus, no place better than Western New York in Fall. Great weather (usually...), great things to do (Niagara Falls, Ellicotville Fall Fest, cider mills, wine tours, farmers markets, etc) and all this can be done on a very modest budget!
Saturday, May 22, 2010
50 Year Anniversary of our Beloved LASER
For those of you who don't know, this year is indeed the 50th anniversary of an invention near and dear to our hearts. Have some fun reading what Fox News and Inside Science have to report. You can find tons of other info by doing Google searchs on this topic.
Friday, March 26, 2010
64-bit OS Print Issues?
From the Epilog Website-
Issues printing large files from 32-bit applications on a 64-bit operating system:
There appear to be a number of known issues associated with printing from 32-bit applications (CorelDraw, Illustrator, etc) that are installed on 64-bit operating systems. Most graphics software applications were designed for 32-bit computing, and they operate fairly well in a 64-bit environment, but we have heard and read on the Internet that many manufacturers of output devices, like large format printers, are having difficulty when printing large files from these 32-bit applications on 64-bit operating systems. It’s been suggested that the problem lies within one of the Windows print spoolers.
In Epilog’s case, the issues reported to us have been with large files, especially when printed at 1200 DPI, large stamp files, or large 3D files. If you run these types of jobs you should seriously consider the 32-bit versions of Windows Vista or Windows 7. Please check back with us as we will provide updates as new information becomes available.
Issues printing large files from 32-bit applications on a 64-bit operating system:
There appear to be a number of known issues associated with printing from 32-bit applications (CorelDraw, Illustrator, etc) that are installed on 64-bit operating systems. Most graphics software applications were designed for 32-bit computing, and they operate fairly well in a 64-bit environment, but we have heard and read on the Internet that many manufacturers of output devices, like large format printers, are having difficulty when printing large files from these 32-bit applications on 64-bit operating systems. It’s been suggested that the problem lies within one of the Windows print spoolers.
In Epilog’s case, the issues reported to us have been with large files, especially when printed at 1200 DPI, large stamp files, or large 3D files. If you run these types of jobs you should seriously consider the 32-bit versions of Windows Vista or Windows 7. Please check back with us as we will provide updates as new information becomes available.
Saturday, February 27, 2010
Corel X5 Has Been Released
Quietly, Corel has released the download version of Graphic Suite X5
While the timing makes this no surprise at all, I have to admit that there was very little buzz leading up to this release.
Uninformed minds like mine have to wonder if this action is something of a way for Corel to try and make everyone happy. It's believed that many vendors still have lots of X4 inventory on hand and Corel Corp is trying to help them continue to move their old product.
On the other hand, some users badly need the 64 bit version of CorelDraw and Photo Paint.
Releasing X5 in this fashion may be a good thing for all involved.
BTW- 2 quick reasons to upgrade? Of course, new import filters are always good. Second, there is a great new way to do multi-step duplications in the Transformation Docker. Probably more reasons but we need time to discover them....
While the timing makes this no surprise at all, I have to admit that there was very little buzz leading up to this release.
Uninformed minds like mine have to wonder if this action is something of a way for Corel to try and make everyone happy. It's believed that many vendors still have lots of X4 inventory on hand and Corel Corp is trying to help them continue to move their old product.
On the other hand, some users badly need the 64 bit version of CorelDraw and Photo Paint.
Releasing X5 in this fashion may be a good thing for all involved.
BTW- 2 quick reasons to upgrade? Of course, new import filters are always good. Second, there is a great new way to do multi-step duplications in the Transformation Docker. Probably more reasons but we need time to discover them....
Saturday, January 30, 2010
Are you ready to go?
Well, I have to admit, I've done happier posts than this one...
Sorry it's been so long between posts but there's been a lot going on our corner of the world and not all of it very good. In recent weeks we've had 3 friends and neighbors who have passed on. Because of that, we've talked internally here about "what if it were us?".
Ultimately, aside from the personal sadness that our families would encounter, I think that I have a good amount of information in place so that my wife or other family members wouldn't have to struggle greatly to take care of the loose ends created by my passing. I'd like to tell you what I've done to try and make it easier on my family when my time comes.
To begin with, I purchased a good fire safe. All my best plans would be for naught if my archived documents were not kept in secure locations. And, I don't feel that this list should be stored digitally so I hand wrote much of my info and have copies in 2 locations.
On to the details, I first listed all my professional contacts. Names and phone numbers for those who help me personally and professionally. Our Pastors, lawyer, accountant, insurance agent, banker, investment advisers, anyone who has influence in, or knowledge of, any details of my business or our private affairs.
Next, I have listed the details for all important accounts. Account location and account number along with a current date and an account balance on that date.
My final "list" was to copy all the important cards in my wallet. Driver's license, credit cards, membership cards, anything that would need to be stopped, closed or canceled in the event of my demise.
Once all these items were done, I made sure that 2 trusted people knew they existed, where they were located and how to access them. I also made sure that these 2 people knew where our will and other personal docs (health proxy, DNR statement, organ donor statement, etc) were located.
Please understand, I'd rather write about baseball or gardening or almost anything. But I have watched some people suffer terribly because, after the passing of their spouse or other family member, they had no idea what to do to tidy up their estate details and I just don't want others to have to suffer similarly.
Try hard to be ready to go so that those closest to you don't have to clean up your mess.
Sorry it's been so long between posts but there's been a lot going on our corner of the world and not all of it very good. In recent weeks we've had 3 friends and neighbors who have passed on. Because of that, we've talked internally here about "what if it were us?".
Ultimately, aside from the personal sadness that our families would encounter, I think that I have a good amount of information in place so that my wife or other family members wouldn't have to struggle greatly to take care of the loose ends created by my passing. I'd like to tell you what I've done to try and make it easier on my family when my time comes.
To begin with, I purchased a good fire safe. All my best plans would be for naught if my archived documents were not kept in secure locations. And, I don't feel that this list should be stored digitally so I hand wrote much of my info and have copies in 2 locations.
On to the details, I first listed all my professional contacts. Names and phone numbers for those who help me personally and professionally. Our Pastors, lawyer, accountant, insurance agent, banker, investment advisers, anyone who has influence in, or knowledge of, any details of my business or our private affairs.
Next, I have listed the details for all important accounts. Account location and account number along with a current date and an account balance on that date.
My final "list" was to copy all the important cards in my wallet. Driver's license, credit cards, membership cards, anything that would need to be stopped, closed or canceled in the event of my demise.
Once all these items were done, I made sure that 2 trusted people knew they existed, where they were located and how to access them. I also made sure that these 2 people knew where our will and other personal docs (health proxy, DNR statement, organ donor statement, etc) were located.
Please understand, I'd rather write about baseball or gardening or almost anything. But I have watched some people suffer terribly because, after the passing of their spouse or other family member, they had no idea what to do to tidy up their estate details and I just don't want others to have to suffer similarly.
Try hard to be ready to go so that those closest to you don't have to clean up your mess.
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