NOVEMBER 2013
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About the cover: Security Signs (Portland) built this sign for the Portland Penny Diner, an eatery in the
“City of Roses” downtown that features eclectic bistro fare. Small conveyors make the penny spin within
the cabinet. For more information, see p. 56
FEATURES
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Enter the ST Intl. Sign Contest!
The deadline is November 13.
Deep Thoughts
by Steve Aust
3-D sign design approaches
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LEDs: The Omnipresent Illuminators
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Temporary Vanity
Accessible Training
by Wade Swormstedt
NYC Plaza Hotel’s 62,000-sq.-ft. wrap
by Darek Johnson
Distinguishing ad copy from sign copy
by Bill Dundas
ISA’s online installation training
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COLUMNS and DEPARTMENTS
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ST Update by Steve Aust
Letter: “American Made”, PAC (12) leaders,
wrap reaction
Technology Update by Darek Johnson
Average is over
Vinyl Apps by Dale Salamacha
Chameleon colors
Strictly Commercial by Doug Haffner
Hard-charging signage
Lighting Techniques by Marcus Thielen
Thoughts on Stephen Antonakos
The Moving Message by Bob Klausmeier
The future of LEDs, LCDs and OLEDs
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Technology Review by Chris and Kathi Morrison
Caldera Flow+ 2.0 software and
its Version 9.20 RIP
Technology Review by Chris and Kathi Morrison
KeyedIn™ Sign Edition software
Design Matters by Jeff Russ
A horse of a different color
New Products by Wade Swormstedt
Product Showcase: Banner materials
Advertising index
Editorially speaking by Wade Swormstedt
Great expectations
Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Signs of the Times - November 2013