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Submitted by: Adam Raidabaugh

Sales of address embossers, monogram embossers, library seals and other personalized embossers have skyrocketed in the past few years as monogramming and personalizing has become more popular. And as the demand has increased so have the number of options for those planning weddings or simply looking to add a personal touch to greeting cards. Understanding those options and determining what your needs are will make selecting the right personalized embosser easy. Below are five tips that will ensure the personalized embosser you purchase will be the right one:

Understand the Look You Want to Achieve

Many customers think that using an embosser will create the same look as having something professionally printed or embossed; this is not the case. The look produced will be different and knowing how you want to finished product to appear will help you determine which method to go with. The main benefit of purchasing an embosser is that it saves you money you will have to do some of the work (like embossing each of the envelope flaps by hand) but you can make as many as you want and use the embosser for years to come.

Determine What You Will Be Embossing

There are many applications for specialty embossers and knowing what you will be embossing will help you choose the type of embosser that will work best for you. Commonly embossed items are: standard paper, envelope flaps (lined or unlined), napkins (through all 4 folded layers), light-weight cardstock, and thick cardstock.

Communicate Your Embosser Needs to the Company You Are Purchasing From

There are several types of embossers available and each has its benefits and limitations. When ordering make sure to provide information about what your main use will be and find out from the company you are working with what their embossers will and wont do. This will save you a lot of time and frustration. For instance, a handheld embosser is a good choice if you want something that is smaller, for easier storage, and lightweight, for portability. But a handheld embosser is not ideal for embossing thick cardstock because you wont be able to exert the pressure needed to make the impression clear. Another example is purchasing a seal to emboss standard 20 lb. to 24 lb. paper and then embossing napkins with it the embossing seal is likely to produce small holes or tears in a paper napkin.

From a manufacturing perspective the engraving depth on the dies can be adjusted to accommodate different surfaces a deeper engraving for thicker paper and lighter engraving for thinner materials, such as napkins. In order to get the best embosser for your needs it is important that you are specific with the company you are ordering from otherwise you will receive the embosser and then find out it doesnt work for what you want to emboss.

See What the Embossed Image Will Look Like

It is good to get an idea of what your embossed image will look like; this presents a unique challenge since black and white text sometimes looks different when it is turned into an embossed image. See if the company you are working with can provide samples of embossers being used in a wide variety of applications and if they have close up shots of an embossed impression to give you a general idea of how your embossed image will appear. A company can also make you a proof so you can see the layout of your embossed information. It is important that you proofread the proof because you are responsible for making sure that the information you provide is correct. Most companies will inform you if you have too many lines of text but seeing a proof will let you double check to make sure everything you provided fits.

Go with a Manufacturer They Have Faster Turnaround Times and Are Usually Less Expensive

When it comes to selecting a company to purchase your personalized embosser from you can choose to work with a specialty shop who resells embossers or work directly with an embosser manufacturer. Going directly to the manufacturer gives you more choices when it comes to type face and layout. Price-wise a manufacturer will save you money because the cost isnt being marked up by the specialty shop that needs to make their profit on top of the original cost of the embosser. Also, a manufacturer will be able to provide the embosser to you faster because they can send the embosser directly to you and cut out the time spend sending it to the middleman.

No matter which you decide, keep in mind, you can choose to work with a company through their website, at a brick-and-mortar store location or over the phone. Choose whichever method works best for you but keep in mind placing an order online or working with a representative over the phone will save you the travel time to and fro the store.

When purchasing a personalized embosser it is important to remember that it is a customized product so getting a full refund if you are unsatisfied may not be an option. That is why assessing your requirements and communicating with the company you are buying the embosser from is important this will ensure that you receive an embosser that meets your needs.

About the Author: Adam Raidabaugh is the president of ACORN Sales Company, Inc., a leader in the marking and stamp industry. ACORN Sales specializes in personalized embossers, rubber stamps and notary supply and can be found on the Web at

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Find The Many Options Seattle Hunter Douglas Has To Offer

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Jeff Schuman

If you are looking for Seattle Hunter Douglas window treatments there are some great options. You do not have to pay too much for your window needs. When you begin to look at Hunter Douglas in the Seattle area, you will find some great ways to save money.

Blinds can be one of the best accessories you add to your windows. Blinds come in many different styles that can help you to match any room perfectly. You will find that when you redecorate a room, the blinds will also need to be changed.

Blinds not only make a room look complete, but they can also serve a purpose. Blinds can help to keep the sunlight out. This can help a room to stay cooler in the summer when you can block out the sun. This can also be great for the months when the sun comes out early. You will be able to block out the sun while you sleep.

Fabric window coverings are another popular choice with Hunter Douglas. You can find fabric shades in a variety of colors and styles. This can help you to cover all of the windows in your home. You might have several rooms that are in need of a new look and starting with the windows can be a great way to begin making some changes.

The Hunter Douglas varieties often provide a distinguished look of class to any room. You can find shades that fit many different sizes of windows. This can help you to provide a more uniformed look in your home if this is the type of look you are trying to achieve.

Shutters will help you to provide much more than looks to your home. Hunter Douglas makes functioning shutters that you can add to the rooms in your home. Shutters can be very elegant and help to keep the sun out when you want.

Shutters are very easy to open and close in any style. You can find hardwood shutters that create a nice look in any room. These are shutters that can also go with almost any décor.

You can find Seattle Hunter Douglas in a variety of window treatments. This can help you to begin updating the rooms in your home and create a new look for your space. Hunter Douglas is a name that many people know and trust. This can be the best choice for complimenting your space in your home.

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By Megan Stansfield

Recent news has the consumer population clamoring about whether or not the cars we drive are really safe. Forbes came out with an article on July 30, 2007 by Bengt Halvorson titled “Top 20 Most Dangerous Vehicles,” that uncovered some unnerving facts about pickup trucks in general. According to the article, “Pickups as a class have the highest rate of fatality and serious injury,” said Michael Dulberger, president of Informed for Life – a safety advocacy group.

Sound familiar? A few years back, we heard the same complaint about SUVs. The uproar – and America’s reluctance to give up their SUVs despite safety concerns – prompted SUV manufacturers to add safety features to Sport Utility Vehicles.

Several pickup trucks, however, already have a leg up on the competition. Specifically, Isuzu’s two high-performance pickup trucks: the i-290 and i-370. Both models offer a wide variety of safety features you might only expect to find on a Sport Utility.

The first and perhaps most important, is the Electronic Traction Control option which also includes Automatic Locking Rear Differential. The feature helps provide more controlled acceleration on slippery surfaces and in severe weather conditions by reducing engine power to reduce wheel spin. Another features is the pickup’s push-system that allows the driver to shift from 2-wheel-drive to 4-wheel drive on-the-fly. Anti-Lock Braking Systems are a must when it comes to safety and Isuzu’s pickups offer 4-wheel anti-lock brakes to reduce wheel lockup on slippery surfaces when the need to brake hard arises. Daytime running lights and a tire pressure monitoring system also make Isuzu’s pickups safer than many competitors. The pickups also sport Head-Curtain Side Impact Airbags and an automatic Airbag Suppression System in the event that an accident should occur.

By comparison, here’s a list of the pickup trucks that made the list of the Top 20 Most Dangerous: the Ford Ranger/Mazda B-Series which doesn’t offer stability control, side airbags or curtain airbags; the Nissan Frontier (Extended Cab) ; and the Dodge Dakota 4-door pickup (side airbags and curtain airbags are optional). A few SUVs also made the list like the Nissan Xterra, and the remainder (as one might predict) was populated by very small economy cars such as the Saturn ION and Mazda3.

While the trend is typically to make vehicles safer by adding both passive and active safety features, the reality is that certain cars tend to fare better in accidents than others. Small, lightweight cars are no match in a collision with an SUV even if they possess enhanced safety features. While pickup trucks tend to fare better than cars in SUV collisions, it’s evident from the aforementioned study that many pickup truck manufacturers simply aren’t adding valuable safety features to their pickup lines in the way they are on SUVs.

Pickup truck enthusiasts shouldn’t have to compromise safety to drive the vehicles they love. Demanding SUV safety features be added either as standard or optional to pickups is the first step. Purchasing pickups that have these features – like the Isuzu i-370 or i-290 – will entice others in the automotive industry to follow suit and soon, pickups will be as safe as SUVs.

About the Author: Some of us need the power that comes with a 4×4 SUV. And an isuzu suv will fit the bill for every driver on the road looking for power and comfort.

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