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Warren Werbitt, Pazazz Printing, Printing's Alive

It's baaack…"Printing's Alive" video: the sequel

Warren Werbitt of Montreal's Pazazz Printing - who brought you the popular "Printing's Alive" YouTube video - has just published a sequel. The original was a big hit and gathered more than 210,000 viewers. What do you think about the new one?

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Gmail Priority Inbox

Google to unveil new Gmail feature this week

Do you have a Gmail account? If so, sometime in the next week you'll see something new. Google is making it easier for you to read emails by introducing a "Priority Inbox." This will predict which emails are most important, and separates them from everything else for you.

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Oxford Dictionary

Iconic Oxford Dictionary may never be printed again

Last week we brought you a story about all the latest words and phrases making their way into the iconic Oxford English Dictionary. But now, it seems that this third edition may never actually be printed. Demand for online dictionaries far outweighs demand for the printed versions.

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Titanic

The Titanic: extremely advanced optical technology to be used in new expedition

Nearly 100 years after the Titanic sank, there still exists a worldwide curiosity surrounding the ill-fated Ship. Now, a team is using astounding high-resolution optical video and imaging technology to document the wreck site and virtually bring the Titanic back to life.

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Presstek

Presstek expands Canadian sales force

Presstek has recently added to its sales force in Canada, welcoming Michel Beauchamp as sales manager for the Quebec and Maritimes region. He brings 25 years of industry experience to his new role, in which he will be selling Presstek's entire portfolio of digital and offset solutions.

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Pantone Fall Colours

Pantone reveals report on fall fashion colours

In case you've been waiting by your computer for Pantone's fall fashion colour prediction palette, here it is. The company says: "This season's offerings include innovative takes on fundamental basics, as well as transporting, lively colours that conjure images of travel and adventure." Read more...

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Jeff Eckstein

PIA Board announces appointment of Canadian Jeff Ekstein

The Printing Industries of America (PIA) has recently announced that a Canadian will hold a very influential position on its Board. Jeff Ekstein has been named Secretary of the Board of Directors, taking effect as of November 2010.

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Dictionary

'Interweb,' 'Vuvuzela,' and 'Bromance' - latest additions to Oxford Dictionary

It seems that modern mediums of communication have added a multitude of new words and phrases to the English language lexicon. Over 2,000 new additions are gracing the pages of the Oxford Dictionary's 3rd edition - and a surprising number originated on the Internet.

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Nestle Eco-Shape water bottle

Should Nestle have won an award for its Eco-Shape water bottle package design?

Nestle is the winner of a 2010 Gold Connecticut Quality Improvement Award for the package design of its Eco-Shape water bottle, with smaller labels and 30% less plastic. However, some controversy has arisen because water bottles, no matter what their design, are destructive to the environment. Should they really be winning awards?

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Print World

Expanded conference lineup announced for Print World 2010

Print World, the only printing trade show in North America with an exclusive focus on shorter-run printing, has more than tripled its conference lineup during the next edition of the show this year from November 20-22 in downtown Toronto.

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CPISTF

CPISTF announces $73,750 in scholarship funding

The Canadian Printing Industry Scholarship Fund (CPISTF) Board of Trustees has announced that its Scholarship Trust Fund has awarded a total of $73,750 in funding to 56 students for the current school year.

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KBR Graphics Open House

Upcoming event: KBR Graphics open house

From August 31 to September 2, KBR Graphics will host an open house at its new Toronto location. The Canadian distributor for manufacturers such as MGI, Standard Horizon, and KBA will present live demonstrations of some of the latest equipment.

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Facebook Video

Facebook: now the 3rd most popular spot to watch online videos

Data from industry tracker comScore is now revealing that in July, Facebook moved up to become the third most popular spot for Internet users to watch videos. Kicking Microsoft's video sites off the podium, Facebook attracted 46.6 million unique viewers in July.

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  1. Re: Iconic Oxford Dictionary may never be printed again

    Posted on Tuesday, 31 August 2010 by Ralph Neeson.

    I whole-heartedly DO NOT think books will disappear. I think it makes sense to put the yellow...

  2. Re: Nestle wins award for Eco-Shape water bottle package

    Posted on Thursday, 26 August 2010 by Line G..

    Extreme from each sides are a necessary evil... we need to have a deeper tought on all the...

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