We’ve all felt cranky when dealing with stress…from being up all night with a feverish baby to dealing with crashed computers. “Studies show humor reduces stress and increases productivity,” says Silvana Clark, author and professional speaker. “Rather than getting a headache and feeling overwhelmed, try some of these stress reduction techniques that add light-heartedness to your day.”

Pinpoint the problem causing you stress. Some people complain, “My teenager is driving me crazy!” While it’s true teens can push their parent’s buttons, narrow down exactly what is stressing you. Is it your teen’s sloppy bedroom? Their one-word answers? Failing grades? When you pinpoint the cause of stress, you have a better chance of solving the problem.

Get enough sleep. Yes, you’ve heard that advice from every self-help book and doctor. That’s because a proven stress reduction technique simply involves getting enough sleep so you have the strength to think clearly.

Start being assertive. You have more power over your life than you think. Tell your co-worker you won’t write their report for them. Let the PTA know you’ll make a monetary contribution to the new playground but you won’t serve on the construction crew.

Stop multi-tasking! Studies show people are more efficient when staying with one task until it’s completed.

Find a way to add a little humor to your day. Keep a book of funny cartoons or humorous sayings in your desk. Buy a Page-A Day calendar with funny pictures. Don’t forget about a novelty computer key such as the PANIC button or WHATEVER key.www.panicbuttons.com

More tips on stress reduction or to order Panic key: www.panicbuttons.com

The “Graffiti Spray Can” App is a free download, developed by and highlighting the artwork of the Elite Gudz team, featuring Phetus, Mr. Den, Rodolfo Ledesma, Narek Gevorgian and Brian Ferrara.

Features:

Premium Version Includes:

You can download the “Graffiti Spray Can” App directly from iTunes by clicking here –
itms://itunes.apple.com/us/app/graffiti-spray-can/id372003395?mt=8
Or, search for “Graffiti Spray Can” through the App Store from your iPhone, iPod Touch or iPad.

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The IC-307 Print Controller, a new digital front end in the late stages of development, will be released later this year with the upcoming release of the new flagship color digital press from Konica Minolta, the bizhub PRESS® C8000.

Geared to support Konica Minolta’s continuous strengthening of its foothold in the print production market, the new CREO Color Server is exceptional in its workflow connectivity via built-in JDF capabilities and comprehensive variable data printing (VDP) functionality. Konica Minolta’s customers will be able to integrate with a variety of professional workflows with open connectivity using JDF standards, such as Kodak Prinergy Workflow System, Agfa:Apogee System, and others. The IC-307 Print Controller will enable print service providers to manage their offset and digital workflows from one central point, while benefitting from the renounced easy-to-use GUI.

The well-known advanced color management tools will continue to improve print output quality and include: superior default color settings, easy color calibration, last minute color correction features, spot-color editing, and correct gradation without re-RIPing. Like its predecessors, the IC-307 Print Controller also supports all of the production printing systems’ comprehensive finishing capabilities, including the Perfect Binder Finisher with the ability print variable information on the spine.

When paired with the IC-304 Plus Print Controller, the bizhub PRO® C65hc delivers high-productivity power and an easy-to-learn interface that streamlines your production workflow and delivers greater value for professional graphic arts services, creative agencies, mid-production applications, CRDs and commercial printers. Once installed, the IC-304 Plus Print Controller significantly increases the productivity of the bizhub PRO C65hc as well accelerates the digital color system’s print speed, both for static print jobs and Variable Data Printing (VDP).

The IC-304 Plus Print Controller meets the sophisticated requirements of advanced VDP as it is capable of keeping the production speed steady even if there are alternations in the printed document within a print run. And, in terms of finishing, production print professionals using the new IC-304 Plus Print Controller in combination with the bizhub PRO C65hc gain access to all of the production printing systems’ comprehensive finishing capabilities. This includes full Perfect Binder Finisher support, enabling automatic production of perfect bound books.

“Customers in production environments are poised to realize tremendous performance capabilities with our award-winning lineup of color digital presses backed with CREO Color Servers’ strong record in workflow, image quality, and productivity,” said Kevin Kern, Senior Vice President, Marketing, Konica Minolta Business Solutions U.S.A., Inc. “We are pleased to once again to partner with CREO to deliver exceptional performance to our customers.

“Providing the powerful CREO Color Server Technology enables Konica Minolta’s digital presses to better serve the demands of professional users,” says Hezy Rotman, General Manager Kodak’s Print On-Demand Solutions Group. “Traditional commercial printers are looking for digital solutions that can integrate with their existing workflows. The IC-304 Plus and IC307 Print Controllers enable this type of efficient hybrid environment – helping commercial printers add digital workflow management solutions without jeopardizing their productivity and high quality.”

About Konica Minolta
Konica Minolta Business Solutions U.S.A., Inc. is a leader in advanced imaging and networking technologies for the desktop to the print shop. In 2009, Konica Minolta was named Supplier of the Year by both the Allegra Network and the National Association of Quick Printers (NAQP), as well as received the Sales Support Award from Mail Boxes Etc., Inc. For more information, please visit uwww.CountOnKonicaMinolta.com and follow Konica Minolta on Facebook and Twitter.

About Print On-Demand Solutions Group
The Print On-Demand Solutions Group develops high-performance CREO Color Servers and workflow solutions for a wide range of digital production printers and presses. CREO Color Servers offer the digital printing industry leading workflow connectivity solutions. They utilize intelligent, JDF-enabled automation of all print-production steps to help drive business performance and profit.

This independent unit of Eastman Kodak Company continues to unlock the power of print on-demand to maximize customers’ success in digital printing and workflow solutions.

For more information about CREO Color Servers, visit www.creoservers.com.

Kodak, Creo, and Prinergy are trademarks of Eastman Kodak Company.

Konica Minolta Contact
James Norberto
Konica Minolta Business Solutions U.S.A., Inc.
+1 201.825.4000
PR(at)kmbs.konicaminolta(dot)us
Konica Minolta is a registered trademark of Konica Minolta Holdings, Inc. bizhub PRESS and bizhub PRO are registered trademarks of Konica Minolta Business Technologies, Inc. All other trademarks mentioned in this document are the property of their respective owners.

The new pricing and deductible are in response to customer feedback the company has received since the program launched in early July.

The price for the one year policy varies by model, starting as low as $59 for the 8GB 3G to $99 for the 32GB 3GS. All models will also benefit from a substantial decrease in deductible which is now $50 per incident, down from $100.

The comprehensive iPhone insurance policy will continue to provide coverage in the event of Theft, Accidental Damage, Liquid Spills, Power Surge, Drops, Falls, Collisions, Flood, Fire and Vandalism. Coverage amounts in the event of a claim are based on AT&T’s replacement policy for current customers who are not eligible for an equipment upgrade discount.

To obtain more information, get a no obligation quote, or purchase a policy, customers can visit Safeware online or contact a licensed agent at 1-800-800-7071.

Customers who have already purchased an iPhone insurance policy prior to September 28, 2009 may also benefit from this change by contacting Safeware at 1-800-800-7071 to update their policy.

About Safeware:

Safeware Insurance is the nation’s largest provider of specialized insurance programs designed to meet the demands of computer, electronics and high-tech equipment owners. For over 26 years, Safeware’s ongoing success is attributed to its ability to offer affordable, comprehensive, value-added insurance coverage for computers and mobile electronics, while maintaining best of class customer service and satisfaction. Safeware’s goal is to provide a higher level of protection and peace of mind for the electronics consumer.

Website: http://www.insuremyiphone.com

Inspired by those stylized television ads for a major brokerage firm, NewBlue chief technology officer Todor Fay led his team in designing a lightweight, flexible free video effects plugin that instantly applies a hand-drawn, cartoon-like effect to live video. Explains Fay, “With NewBlue Cartoonr, users can combine intriguing artistic effects with the power of live action. This free cartoon effect plugin rivals products costing hundreds of dollars.”

Although valued at $250, NewBlue is offering NewBlue Cartoonr free of charge to Apple Final Cut Pro, as well as those of all other leading desktop video editing platforms. Designed as a flexible special effects plugin, NewBlue Cartoonr integrates directly into video editors for a seamless working experience.

When asked why the company would make NewBlue Cartoonr available at no cost to users, Fay replied, “What better way to show the video editing community the power of NewBlueFX? We’re quite convinced that once users try NewBlue Cartoonr, they’ll come back for more. And with over 100 more effects, filters and transitions in our NewBlueFX collection of video effects plugins, we’ve got plenty more to offer them.”

Part of the NewBlueFX line of audio and video effects plugins, NewBlue Cartoonr offers a rich palette of preset cartoon styles and provides powerful control over drawing and painting techniques. Its elegant user-interface, a NewBlueFX trademark, allows fine tuning of both drawing and painting techniques, resulting in a rotoscoping effect. In addition, NewBlue Cartoonr features controls for blending in the original image to create artistic effects with ease.

Users can download NewBlue Cartoonr, the free video effects plugin, at http://www.newbluefx.com/cartoonr.

About NewBlue, Inc.

NewBlue, Inc. develops innovative audio, video and multimedia technologies for leading companies throughout the world. Founded in early 2002, NewBlue creates and licenses a range of proprietary technologies– including a series of NewBlueFX video technologies, the NewBlue Audio Engine and Audiomatrix technology platform– that meet the varied multimedia needs of mid-and large-sized companies. Experienced developers, musicians, artists, and software professionals with a unique and commanding set of skills, experience and talent comprise the NewBlue team.

The company unveiled its NewBlueFX (http://www.newbluefx.com) product line in 2006 to meet the needs of digital video editing enthusiasts. The NewBlueFX collection of software plug-ins includes special audio and video effects, such as audio filters, noise reduction, equalization, compression and dozens of sophisticated graphic filters and transitions. To date, the NewBlueFX line includes 5 audio-oriented plug-in collections and 7 video-oriented effects and transitions collections for the Adobe Premiere, Avid Liquid, Avid Media Composer, Avid Xpress Pro, Pinnacle Studio and Sony Vegas desktop video product lines, as well as AVCHD UpShift, an AVCHD conversion utility.