Wednesday 28 October 2009

Poetry

Mujhe ye dukh nahi k mai mar jaoga ek din,

***Dost***

Mujhe dukh hy k mere bad us ki khusiyon ki dua kon karega.

English:

I am not sad, one day i will leave this world,

***My Friend***

I am sad because after me no one pray for your happiness!

Monday 26 October 2009

How to Soothe a Sore Throat?

Sore throats are not just painful, they can keep us from communicating. No one likes to talk while suffering from a pained or scratchy throat. Fortunately, you often can relieve the discomfort without taking any drugs.

Instructions
Step 1
Drink 4 to 6 glasses of water per day. Don't smoke or drink alcohol. Avoid very hot drinks and sugary colas because they can irritate your throat's delicate membranes.

Step 2
A hot cup of water with 2 teaspoons of honey and the juice of half of a lemon is very effective. The honey soothes, and the citrus of the lemon kills germs.

Step 3
Add 2 teaspoons of apple cider vinegar to a cup of warm water. Gargle a mouthful, spit it out and then swallow a mouthful. Repeat until the liquid is gone. Both the warm water and the vinegar will kill the germs infecting your throat.

Sunday 25 October 2009

STEPS IN PRINTING & BID PROCESS

STEPS IN PRINTING & BID PROCESS



Key Players: Designer
Coordinator/Project Director,
Printer (Printing press)

TIMELINE:
Planning: 1 weeks
Working: 1-2 weeks
Printing: 1-2 weeks
Total: 3-4 weeks (Best schedule: 4-5 weeks)

STEPS (brief):
1. PLANNING: Finalize Copy
2. PLANNING: Provide Art or decide to create NEW artwork
3. PLANNING: Brainstorm image/tone you want
4. PLANNING: Meet with Designer & Send Bid to printers
5. WORKING: Arrange/Coordinate for NEW photo
6. WORKING: DESIGNER WORKS ON ARTWORK
7. WORKING: Proofing routing #1, #2, and #3
8. WORKING: Final Proofing with Signature of the Client
9. FINAL: sending file to Printing Press
10. FINAL: Printer sends back proof
11. FINAL: Press check & printing
12. FINAL: Product delivery
13. FINAL: Pay invoice

STEPS (detailed):
1. PLANNING: Finalize Copy (very important to get ONE word.doc to designer as CLOSE TO ‘perfect’ copy as possible;

HOT TIP: Look at earlier brochures OR ask for a word.doc formatted template; follow format EXACTLY – even outlining subheads, bolded 1st sentences, etc. – then send copy as attached word.doc.)

2. PLANNING: Search for ALL available ART/PHOTOS (get signature approval, if necessary). Have hard copy image handy to deliver for scanning.



3. PLANNING: ART! Brainstorm art and tone of brochure. WHO and WHERE a NEW photo (or graphic) can be created that you may want as your “campaign image” (an image that “sells” your conference, program, etc.) Any idea helps, but think of your AUDIENCE; and think of PEOPLE IN NATURAL SETTING (example: a smiling, helping a patient, Happy family, protection, ‘real-world’ experience).

4. PLANNING: Meet with Designer to discuss the layout, and deliver the copy. (FUN BRAINSTORMING over ART/IMAGE can take place here.)



5. WORKING: Arrange/Coordinate for photo OR assist in developing graphic art. (Simple: if you have art, provide it. IF NOT, This is a two-step process IF you use people for NEW PHOTOS: 1. You set-up the people, locations, and/or props for the photographer – either staff media specialist, who also has a camera – to take a “photo-shoot.” This should be simple, fast, and conceptual. 2. Alert people that their signature on a RELEASE FORM is necessary.)



6. WORKING: Designer works on Artwork – find pictures, scans art, creates cover “campaign image, “brand” standards (CMYK colors, etc), edits, finalizes. After 1-week, delivers PDF to proof (this is an electronic file to be sent to you; COLOR PROOFS also available upon request; please keep limited.)

7. WORKING: You print out proof and make HARD COPY changes or EMAIL specific updated copy changes to David. It is very important edits are clear, and have been checked all authorized people.

8. WORKING: Designer will make FINAL PDF or picture image, and send back for FINAL Approval to client.

ALSO: Now you can start the BID process after final specifications are settled.



9. FINAL: Designer then sends FINAL PDF & Files/graphics to printer

10. FINAL: Printer sends back COLOR proof and/or PDF for final approval

11. FINAL: Both Designer and Coordinator HAVE OPTION to come to PRESS CHECK (standing next to printer as first piece rolls out)



12. FINAL: Printer delivers pieces where YOU want them

13. FINAL: You receive invoice, and pay in 30 days

Wednesday 21 October 2009

ABS ... What is it?



ABS is an abbreviation for Anti-lock Braking System. It was designed to help the driver maintain some steering ability and avoid skidding while braking.

ABS was introduced in the mid -1980s and has become "standard" equipment on the majority of vehicles sold in Canada. ABS in cars and most Multi-purpose Vehicles (MPV’s) works on all four wheels. This promotes directional stability and allows steering while maximizing braking.

The ABS in most pick-up trucks works only on the rear wheels, which promotes directional stability only. However, there are some available with ABS on all four wheels.

Control under heavy braking
ABS allows you to maintain control of the vehicle. Since four-wheel ABS prevents all wheels from skidding, it allows you to steer the vehicle and still maintain braking.

How does it work?
ABS uses wheel speed sensors to determine if one or more wheels are trying to lock up during braking. If a wheel tries to lock up, a series of hydraulic valves limit or reduce the braking on that wheel. This prevents skidding and allows you to maintain steering control.

Why do I want or need this?
In a recent Canadian Automobile Association survey of some 1700 members, 66% correctly associated ABS with vehicle stability in an emergency, and 53% correctly stated that ABS allows the driver to steer while braking.

Since the ABS will not allow the tire to stop rotating, you can brake and steer at the same time. The braking and steering ability of the vehicle is limited by the amount of traction the tire can generate.

If you demand steering while braking, the 100% of traction that the tire can generate will be divided between both tasks. For example, if you require 50% for steering then there is 50% of available traction left for braking. If you require 10% for steering then there is 90% left for braking. Be aware that 100% traction on a dry road is a great deal more traction than 100% traction on ice! Therefore, your vehicle is unable to steer and brake as well on a slippery surface as it can on a dry road.

What is cruise control

Definition:

An optional feature that keeps your car cruising at a preset speed unless overridden by the brake pedal.


A system that maintains a vehicle at constant set speed, usually until the brake or accelerator is pressed.


A device that, when set by the driver, will hold the car at the chosen speed.


A system which automatically regulates vehicle speed, making it possible to drive without continually holding down the accelerator pedal.

How pantone works

A graphic designer is designing an identity package. She looks through a Pantone solid color formula guide (based upon the Pantone Matching System) until she finds a red color she likes.

http://www.colorguides.net/pms_books.html

What is Pantone?

There are many different color matching systems availlable today, but by far, the most popular in the printing industry is the Pantone Matching System