CyberChuck

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Oh yeah, sure, take the easy way out. LOL! Actually, I had no clue where the images were filed. I capture screen shots fairly frequently, so it's an automatic response for me rather than hunting. Charlie

get the image you want on your desktop (in display settings). Then, hold down the shift key and press the Print Screen key (PrtSc on my keyboard). Then open your favorite image editting software and press Ctrl and the letter v simultaneously. Charlie

You have to open the sbd file in Sign Blazer. Then, select the image by clicking on it on the screen (not from a directory - the actual picture) then file - export - change file type to eps and you're good. Charlie

In SBE, you can select the image and go to the file menu. Choose to export and change the default file type to eps. Voila! Charlie

Just capture a pic of your desktop using the blue sky with clouds desktop image. Crop out the icons and you're good to go. Charlie

I couldn't vector it either. But, I did a Google search and came up with some alternative designs that are similar. http://images.google.com/images?hl=en&um=1&q=elkoholic&sa=N&start=0&ndsp=20 Charlie

Taking that into count, a sign company is required by law to research every image and phrase that they get an order for to ensure that they are not copyrighted by anyone other than the current customer. I would file an appeal in a heartbeat if I had a written release from a customer stating that they were authorized to use an image and it was later discovered that they committed fraud by signing the authorization illegally. I am not a lawyer, but I have dealt with the court system before - judges use common sense (believe it or not). A judge who found me 100% liable after I had a written authorization from someone I believed to be authorized by the owner to create the copy, I would appeal the ruling. It would be different if I had reason to believe the person was lying, but otherwise.... So, I suppose that means that if I go to a local business and talk with the store manager about redo'ing his faded out sign and he says yes. If I create the sign, the store owner can sue me for selling his logo to the manager. I had reason to believe that the manager was authorized to order the materials when he ordered them. Guess I can only deal with business owners now; and only after verifying that they are the actual owner (and not a partner). This could get really ridiculous. Charlie Charlie

What I was trying to convey is the means to have a defense. It would not excuse you from a civil action, but you would have it in writing that the person ordering the item had the required permission. Then, if that person or the company they work for filed suit against you, a judge would look very closely at how they deliberately deceived you and tricked you into believing they had the authority to order these materials. Charlie

LOL!!! All you have to do then is be better at looking innocent than them. Sorta like the story about the two guys camping that see an angry bear in the woods. One of them sits down and changes from his hiking boots to some track shoes. His buddy asks him, " Why are you changing shoes? Surely you don't think you can outrun a bear?" to which he replied, "I don't have to outrun the bear - I just have to outrun YOU." Charlie

According to Warner Brothers website, there are no authorized resellers of the images of Looney Tunes cartoons. They have several licenses issued to other companies (apparel, foods, etc) but none to a graphics reseller. They do offer the contact blurb of: "Potential licensees may contact Mark Matheny, Executive Vice President, International Licensing, Warner Bros. Consumer Products for more information, (818) 954-5504. Warner Bros. Consumer Products is a division of Warner Bros., an AOL Time Warner Company, and is one of the leading licensing and retail merchandising organizations in the world." (source: http://www.timewarner.com/corp/newsroom/pr/0,20812,668399,00.html ) for those who wish to obtain a license to resell their items. Charlie

Or, a simple answer would be to write a brief clause on the bottom of the work order that says something like "Customer warrants that any and all permission required for the use of the images ordered has been obtained and releases ABC Graphics from any liability resulting from the manufacture of the items" and have them either sign or initial by it. At least then, you would have something in writing that states you were under the impression the customer had permission. And, if it goes to court, it would be proof that you were entrapped and, at a minimum, the individual who ordered the decals would be jointly responsible. Charlie

I don't read the paper other than online. But, I do subscribe to it for my kids - they invarably have some current event project they have to do, so we stockpile the print paper for them to butcher. Charlie

Yep. I went and bought me some of the cream today and that's what I'm using. While at Michaels, I also bought several small old looking bottles with corks in them. Etched one with a picture of a molecule and the words "Dehydrated Dihydrogen Monoxide" (dehydrated H2O - just add water) on it. Charlie

I was just wondering how many people actually look at other members' profiles? Is it worth it to fill in all of the information or does it generally go unnoticed? Charlie

Actually, I have both Segoe Script and Segoe Script Bold

Good guess. Looking at Sears' website, the specs say 5.1 scfm @ 40psi. Charlie

And if there isn't much new residential construction in your area (there is that recession thing going around), check with nicer apartment complexes - they generally have a unit set up to show. Charlie

I need to find some new buddies. LOL! All mine ever have is carpentry projects laying around. Charlie

Looks great. I plan on getting a press at some point in the future. Gotta wait till the money is there. Charlie

Anyone down here on the Gulf Coast planning on going to the expo? I just finished registering to go. I found a free floor pass if anyone is interested - http://www.sgia.org/VIPpass/VIPpass.cfm?passcode=33655&booth=1807&layout=1 . Charlie

Segoe Script

Here is a link to a Reuters article that tells you how to submit videos (online or by mail). http://www.reuters.com/article/pressRelease/idUS219335+15-Feb-2008+PRN20080215 Charlie

I would assume the writing is in Japanese - since Ishynryu is a Japanese art. Charlie

Ishynryu is an outstanding art. One of the original forms. I studied Ishynryu back in North Carolina in the early 80's. I am now studying TaeKwonDo. Charlie