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This modern, fluted glassware set is light as a feather, but heavy on style. Dress up your table with accents of Italy.
This glassware is crafted from Swiss borosilicate glass, known for its pure, durable quality. Borosilicate glass is some of the most resilient glass in the world; known for its incredible ability to withstand extreme temperature changes without cracking or scratching due to the low thermal expansion in the chemical structure of the glass.
The pieces are shaped using traditional mouth blowing technique; the innovation of design comes from modern shapes inspired by aesthetics of rationalist and modernist architecture whilst respecting its functionality. The result gives each piece a simple elegance.
These special pieces were crafted in a workshop run by third-generation glassblowers called R+D Lab in Italy; made entirely by artisan hands, each piece is unique and has been created with the greatest care and attention to detail. If handled with care, they will last a lifetime.
- CARAFE MEASUREMENTS: 7.5 Diameter 25.5 cm Depth / 3 x 10"
- CALICE MEASUREMENTS: 7 Diameter x 16.5 cm Depth / 2.75 x 6.5"
- CALICE VOLUME: 200ml
- INCLUDES:1 Carafe + 2 Glasses
- MATERIALS: 100% borosilicate glass
- COLOUR: Sand
- ORIGIN: Italy
Product Care
This product is dishwasher safe at all temperatures and settings. When hand washing, use a soft non-abrasive sponge and mild dish liquid.
Meet the Artisan
R+D.LAB is an Italian creative studio founded in 2006 by Jay Vosoghi & Sara Mostofi. They unite modern aesthetics, traditional manufacturing and purposeful design to create homeware pieces informed by architecture, art, and design.
Complimenting their collection of glassware are their equally as impressive collections of earthenware ceramics and fine textiles. These collections are all handmade from pure, high-quality materials, and the designs are inspired by colours and shapes that are reminiscent of aesthetics from classic eras. Crafted in a third-generation workshop in Italy, each piece is unique and has been created to stand the test of time.


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PLUS: Carmelo Perception vs. Gerald Wallace Reality
MEgo-Mania© has again swept the Association with the latest contestent being none other than Johnny Sucker Punch himself, Carmelo Anthony. Within hours of Ric Bucher's 'Melo scoop, the national rumor mill threw little old Charlotte a bone by insisting that the Bobcats were, in fact, a legitimate dark horse to land Carmelo due to his Brand Jordan ties and the Nuggs cap-strapped lust of Erik Dampier's insta-expiring contract. Immediately the internet was flooded with columnists, blogs and commenters weighing in: "What could the Bobcats possibly send Denver to pry 'Melo away!!!??? Gerald Wallace and Damp's expiring? Throw in some draft picks??? Derrick Brown and Gerald Henderson too! Maybe some cash? And take back Kenyon Martin's dead weight contract, yeah, that'd would at least make 'em think about it!!!"
With Steve Austin making a comeback splash this summer in The Expendables, let me channel the spirit of Stone Cold in my response to this nonsense:
"Carmelo Anthony, what? That mealy-mouth sonofabitch, what? Couldn't play lock-down defense on a Roomba, what? Sucker-punchin' yellow belly beady-eyed overrated idiot, what?"
(CUT TO: Stone Cold Stunner on 'Melo, Austin mocks an incapicitated Carmelo with a two fingered salute while wearing a black t-shirt and jean shorts. WHAT?)
Someone please refresh my memory. What exactly has Carmelo Anthony accomplished during his first seven seasons in the Association? At least Lebron has been to an NBA finals. Melo can't even say that. He's a high-octane scoring dynamo, a one dimensional player who has a catchy name and often plays on national television. Basically, he's the new Vince Carter. End of story.
Kelly Dwyer of Ball Don't Lie summed it up best in his Small Forward Rankings last month. Ranking Gerald Wallace 4th and Carmelo 3rd, he writes:
I would have no problem (with) flipping (Wallace) with Carmelo Anthony on more than a few nights. Anthony's offense is as good as Wallace's D, but Wallace's offense is so, so much better than Carmelo's defense.
- Only two years older.
- Costs half as much ($10 million average base versus 'Melo's upcoming MAX extension).
- Doesn't dominate the ball. Can score without having plays called for him.
- Plays outstanding man and team defense. Best rebounding small forward in the league.
- Team leader who has the respect of the lockerroom.
So why would the Bobcats consider anything other than a straight swap of Wallace for Anthony? Simple, Carmelo's perceived value is higher. Higher in the mind of the casual fan and higher in the mind of televsion executives who decide which teams get national broadcasts. Mark Mainstream hears the name "Carmelo Anthony" and associates it with "talented." Again, 'Melo is the new Vince Carter. The Bobcats are still trying to lure in fans and establish an identity while trying to prevent another season of full-scale financial catastophe. 'Melo's perceived value and name recognition could help. I just hope the team doesn't severely over-pay in order to get him. Now back to our regularly scheduled programming:
If anything worthwhile has come out of these ME-lo rumors, it's the fact that the billionaire Kroenke family has grown tired of dropping $20+ million in luxury tax payments to the league every year. As previously mentioned, the Nuggets aren't exactly lining the halls with Larry O'Brian trophies so cutting team salary this year (with the Lakers, Celtics, Magic, Heat clearly ahead of them) makes a lot of sense. There's been a lot of talk of a Chauncey Billups/Dampier straight up swap and I'd be all for it except for the fact that the 'Cats are currently $8 million over the tax line and need to shed salary fast. There's no question that the Nuggets would pull the trigger on a trade that would save them $26 million this season but in order for the 'Cats to make it happen, they'll need to make another deal first.
SALARY DUMP OPTIONS #1 and #2
CLT trades Boris Diaw and a future first rounder & second rounder to MIN, NYK or SAC for a future 2nd Round selection.
CLT trades Nazr Mohammed + D.J. Augustin to MIN, NYK or SAC for a future 2nd Round selection.
In order to get underneath the luxury tax, the Bobcats need to shed around $8.5 million dollars from their current payroll. Fortunately, they might have a couple of ways of doing this in Boris Diaw (plus picks) or a Nazr/Augustin combo. If I'm MJ, I'm on the phone with David Kahn right now whispering, "y'know, we have this young point guard prospect who we-" KAHN: "Point guard Prospect???!!! Did you say Point Guard?????!!!"
The Knicks might also be inclined to take on former D'Antoni favorite Diaw while gaining back a first round pick that can be used in the next decade. (Although I would be a little concerned that the Diaw/Eddie Curry combo might do to IHOPs what Ewing and LJ did to The Gold Club in the late '90s.)
In the following scenario, let's say the 'Cats find a taker for D.J. and Nazr (even if they have to throw in a protected future first), then…
CLT trades Erik Dampier to DEN for Chauncey Billups
The Bobcats suddenly accomplish both of their current offseason goals: Upgrade the Point Guard position and Get Underneath the Luxury Tax. The team heads into the preseason with a relatively stacked roster.
Kwame and Diop would try to replicate last year's Mohammed/Chandler/Ratliff center by committee while a now "huskier" Boris Diaw would rotate between the 4 and 5 spots when Coach Brown goes, uh, "small."
Chauncey and Shaun Livingston give Larry Brown much bigger options at the point. McGuire, Derrick Brown, Henderson, Tyrus Thomas plus Crash, Livingston and JAX give Larry Brown a metric ton of "long, athletic" wing players to do his magic with.
From a cap perspective, the Bobcats stay right at the tax line this season while maintaining flexibility going forward. Billups has a team option for the '11-'12 season which will almost certainly not be exercised as the league goes into a lockout. The Bobcats could use their leverage with Billups' current deal to sign him to a three year contract extension at a much lower per year salary next summer.
A Billups for Dampier swap makes a great deal of sense for both teams as Denver could save tens of millions this season by promoting Ty Lawson and dumping Chauncey. The Bobcats would likely cement their rise to the top 4 in the East this season by upgrading from Raymond Felton to Billups. Hmmm… What else is there to say? Bobcats win and win big.
Until next time, Enjoy the Offseason Bobcats Fans.

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On her latest release, bass virtuoso and 7-time IBMA bass player of the year Missy Raines explores a new path for her musical vision. For anyone familiar with Raines' years of work in the bluegrass arena, New Frontier will seem like a radical departure, but for Raines herself it's the natural extension of her musical curiosity and adventurous spirit. New Frontier is entirely a vocal album featuring Raines' dusky, emotive alto layered among the cool grooves and expansive soundscapes provided by guitarist Ethan Ballinger, mandolinist/acoustic guitarist Jarrod Walker and drummer/percussionist Josh Fox. The album's ten tracks draw from songs written by Pierce Pettis, Sarah Siskind, Ed Snodderly, and even Raines herself, and borrow from Americana, newgrass, indie rock and acoustic jazz. This album is certain to expand Raines' profile in roots music and surprise anyone who thought her talents were limited to the bluegrass and new acoustic music. Special guests include Sam Bush, Zach Bevill and former New Hip bassist Robert Crawford.
"Raines continues to reach far beyond the confines of bluegrass with her inventiveness…Her roots remain distinctively bluegrass, while her originals and arrangements reflect her eclectic taste." —Strings Magazine
"…an ensemble perfectly balanced between brilliantly composed precision and equally brilliant spontaneity." —The Nashville Scene


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A few short years ago nobody walked around here. The shop units were locked up and shuttered down and the street was little more than a thoroughfare of crumbling walls and broken windows. These were the walls that saw another era though (c.1830), a time when this was a passage just outside the old city limits where people came to drink and dance. Mr Denoyez owned a tavern here, just alongside another famous venue, the Ramponeau caberet. Whilst Paris struggled under high taxation, low prices here ensured that the venues were always full.
The new swimming pool behind the Cafe des Delices.
In recent times though this had become very much a street in decline. The Cafe des Delices was one of the only fountains of life, a place where Jewish Tunisian men have long gathered to drink coffee, play cards, or watch football matches on a flickering television screen. Alongside, no star hotels with rooms rented out on long term deals to families with no other options and shop units offering low cost long distance telephone lines. But then the artists started to arrive.
One at first, a sculptor or painter perhaps, squatting a disused shop unit. Others followed and soon they were painting the units in bright colours and pasting shells and tiles on the walls outside. In the heart of Belleville this was nothing exceptional, but curious locals began passing down here again, stopping from time to time to look in the windows. It wasn't until the grafitti artists arrived though that the street refound a name.
Grouped around the Frichez Nous La Paix collective, a huge wall at the top of the street has been given over to these artists. This wall is not just any wall though, but the side of the Aux Folies bar on the Rue de Belleville, a venue that has seen generations of artists visit the cafe and sun-trap terrace. The wall is a constantly evolving mural, with multi-coloured pictures and names now hundreds of sprayed layers deep. Even a tree, which has forced its way up through a crack, and dustbin find themselves incorporated into the creations.
The street from this point up has now become a succession of brightly coloured facades, giving the illusion of a souk. It's lively and friendly, but as I take a photo of one unit a man appears and tells me to come and look inside. In truth they are a little tired of the procession of photographers, people who click but don't stop. "This is the real Belleville" he tells me, pointing out a scruffy, dimly-lit interior of exposed wooden beams. The establishment seems to be a clandestine café, sparsely furnished with second-hand chairs and tables and with plastic bottles of Coca-Cola on the counter. I'm not sure what he means by the real Belleville though. Clearly the building is old, but is this any more representative of the district than the Café des Delices opposite?
The Frichez Nous La Paix shop unit displays the tags of all the artists who have contributed to the wall opposite.
In reality, this street has become all the Bellevilles. The Chinese community gather where it touches the Rue de Belleville, whilst African communities are centred more on the Ramponeau side of the street. Tunisians with both Jewish and Muslim ancestries have lived side by side here for 50 years in a quiet and mutual respect whilst more recently young artists and middle-class families have moved in. The beauty of the warren of streets that make up this district, the modern blocks and ancient houses is that none of them can claim to be the real Belleville.
*Denoyez sounds like 'the drowned' in French. A funny name for a street with a swimming pool!


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Debian Community celebrates its 18th birthday
August 16th, 2011
The Debian Project is pleased to mark the 18th anniversary of Ian Murdock's
Quoting from the official project history: The Debian Project was
officially founded by Ian Murdock on August 16th, 1993. At that time,
the whole concept of a 'distribution' of Linux was new. Ian intended
Debian to be a distribution which would be made openly, in the spirit
of Linux and GNU.
A lot has happened to the project and its community in the past eighteen
years. There have been eleven releases - most recently
Debian 6.0 Squeeze
in February 2011 - and a huge amount of free software packaged. The
current unstable
branch consists of more than 35,000 binary packages
for the amd64 architecture alone - over 44GB of Free/Libre Software!
Throughout this history Debian has maintained its goals of technical excellence,
accountability, and above all freedom.
Of course that wouldn't be possible without the strong community which has developed around Debian. Besides more than 1,000 Debian Developers and Maintainers from all over the globe, there are in excess of 11,000 registered accounts for the Alioth collaboration platform, and that doesn't even include all those people contributing with translations or bug reports (and sometimes patches for them) and all those users helping others via our mailing lists, forums and IRC channels.
As a project, we would also like to take this opportunity to thank all our users and contributors, and of course also our upstream developers. All of them help to making Debian a great experience and a great project!
Across the world today, Debian Developers, Maintainers, Contributors and Users celebrate our birthday with small conferences, with virtual parties, and even with parties in real life. This celebration is organised by the community, and it's not too late to start a party in your own city!
Users can also use the web platform at http://thank-you.debian.net to express their thanks, and share pictures of their own Debian birthday celebrations. If you post on Twitter or Identi.ca please use the hashtag #thxdebian.
The Debian Project continues to welcome contributions in all forms, from everyone, encouraging people to download, use, modify, and distribute its source code in the hopes that it is useful.
Contact Information
For further information, please visit the Debian web pages at https://www.debian.org/ or send mail to <firstname.lastname@example.com>.


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ELLIOT SPAGAT Tuesday, 02 July 2013 01:28 PM EDT
A California judge has ruled that it's a real stretch to suggest yoga is always religious.
Superior Court Judge John S. Meyer rejected the pleas of parents from a San Diego County school district where yoga is taught on nine campuses who said the classes are inherently religious and violate the constitutional principle of separating church and state.
Meyer sided instead in the Monday ruling with administrators from the Encinitas Union School District who argued the practice while often religious is taught in a secular way to promote strength, flexibility and balance.
The judge said parents who objected relied on personal opinions, some culled from Internet searches.
"It's almost like a trial by Wikipedia, which isn't what this court does," said Meyer, who took nearly two hours to explain a decision that explored yoga's Indian roots and philosophy.
The judge emphasized that the school district stripped classes of all cultural references, including the Sanskrit language. The lotus position was renamed the "crisscross applesauce" pose.
Dean Broyles, an attorney for Encinitas parents Stephen and Jennifer Sedlock, said he would likely appeal.
"It was the judge's job to call balls and strikes and determine the facts," Broyles said. "I think he got some of the facts wrong."
The district is believed to be the first in the country to have full-time yoga teachers at every one of its nine schools. The lessons are funded by a $533,720, three-year grant from the K.P. Jois Foundation, a nonprofit group based in Encinitas that promotes Ashtanga yoga.
The twice-weekly, 30-minute classes are offered along with more traditional physical education to the district's 5,600 students.
About 30 families have opted out of the classes, which were introduced in 2011 at one campus and later expanded to others, Superintendent Timothy Baird said. The superintendent hailed the ruling, calling yoga "21st century P.E." that yielded "amazing" health benefits.
The judge said the Jois Foundation's involvement was troubling, but rejected parents' arguments that it amounted to a stealth attempt to guide students to Eastern religion. The foundation insists that the classes are not religious.
The lawsuit did not seek monetary damages but asked the court to intervene and suspend the program.
The plaintiffs relied heavily on testimony of Candy Gunther Brown, an Indiana University religious studies professor who found the district's program is pervasively religious, having its roots in Hindu, Buddhist, Taoist and metaphysical beliefs and practices.
Yoga is now taught at public schools from the rural mountains of West Virginia to the bustling streets of Brooklyn as a way to ease stress for tense students. But most classes are part of an after-school program, or are offered only at a few schools or by some teachers in a district.
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Recipe: Spinach Lasagna Roll-Ups
Way back when, in the practically prehistoric days of the internet (I'm talking 2009 here), we ran a reader recipe contest. Quick Weeknight Meals gave us a nice collection of really memorable and delicious weeknight meals. Here's one of my personal favorites: Nicole's lasagna roll-ups, which boast the trifecta of being easy, quick, and rather good for you.
Upon retesting, these pasta pinwheels turned out to be one of the easiest (and tastiest) dinners I've made all month, and given that they're stuffed with low-fat cottage cheese and oodles of spinach.
Nicole, the originator of this recipe, said about it: "I adore Italian food, and this is an easy and healthy way to end my day."
I did make a few changes from her original. She used Veggie Shreds; I use plain shredded cheese. She suggests using some dried spices to flavor the filling; I used a couple cloves of garlic, which made these just garlicky enough for my taste.
This is just the simplest and easiest way to get lasagna on the table on a weeknight. I made the filling as the pasta cooked, then rolled them up and baked them. My husband — ever the pasta-lover — was a fan of lasagna even in this simplified form, and I loved the ease and lightness of the recipe, too. A winner!
Spinach Lasagna Roll-Ups
Makes 8 rolls
Serves 4
Nutritional Info
- 8
lasagna noodles
- 2 cups
finely chopped baby spinach, from about 3 ounces
- 1 cup
low-fat cottage cheese
- 2/3 cup
shredded cheese, such as mozzarella, Romano, or a blend, divided
- 1/3 cup
grated Parmesan cheese
- 2
garlic cloves, finely minced
- 1/2 teaspoon
Freshly ground black pepper
- 1 cup
spaghetti sauce
Preheat the oven to 350°F. Lightly grease a 9-x9-inch baking dish.
Cook the lasagna noodles in plenty of salted boiling water according to package directions. Remove when they are al dente and lay out on a clean towel to dry and cool.
Mix the spinach, cottage cheese, 1/3 cup shredded cheese, Parmesan cheese, garlic, salt, and a generous quantity of black pepper.
Divide the spinach and cheese mixture evenly between the noodles, spreading the mixture over the entire length of each noodle. Roll up the noodles from bottom to top, and place in pan, side by side, touching. Pour the tomato sauce over the rolls, and sprinkle the remaining 1/3 cup shredded cheese over top.
Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until heated through and the sauce is bubbling.


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Topic: 3rd Party DriverPacks - TUTORIAL
So you are using my DriverPacks, but want to make some additions for yourself? Because you have a VERY special driver, or just because I haven't added this particular driver YET? Well, then this small tutorial will show you how you can make your own DriverPack, you'll see, it's very easy, all the hard work is put in the DriverPacks BASE that does almost all work for you!
Note: this works only for drivers that don't need anything special, i.e. that only need: to be copied to the systemdrive and the necessary entries in the winnt.sif file.
1. Get the drivers
Obviously, you have to obtain your drivers first. First check the site of the manufacturer of your hardware, if you can't find the driver there, try to find it with Google.
2. Extract the drivers
a) Now we have to get the drivers themselves OUT of the installer/archive. Personally I prefer 7-zip to do that, but any (well, almost any) archiving program should be capable of doing this. Right-click the driver archive or setup and choose the option "Extract files...", or something similar. Choose a folder to extract them to and that's that.
b) This part might scare of some beginning users, but it's definetely worth it in the end. Instead of just using everything you extracted, we have to select the files we need, in other words: removing the garbage... So how do you do that? In 95% of the cases this works: open the ''.inf'' file of your driver, then search for the section that's marked by ''[SourceDisksFiles]'' and make sure you KEEP all the files listed here!
Note: if you don't want to void the WHQL signing, do NOT remove the included .cat files!
3. Creating the DriverPack
a) Now it's VERY easy: just create a ''D'' folder and put your drivers in any subfolder below it. Any subfolder, but I recommend you use as short names as possible for these subfolders: else the ''OemPnPDriversPath'' in your ''winnt.sif'' file might become to long (the maximum is 4096 characters, for ''winnt.exe''/''winnt32.exe'' initiated installations it's even only 1024 characters!) and corrupt your installation! After creating the desired folder structure, move your drivers into the correct subfolders (the extracted files, the ''.inf'' files, not the archives or setups, remember?). So create it like this:
|--+ 3
|--+ DriverPack root dir
|--+ sub1
|--+ subsubA
|--+ subsubB
|--+ sub2
|--+ subsubX
A real world example:
+ D => root directory for ALL DriverPacks
|--+ 3 => root directory for 3rd party DriverPacks
|--+ B => *B*roadband
|--+ M => *M*otorola
|--+ 1 => first Motorola broadband driver
|--+ 2 => second Motorola broandband driver
|--+ n => n-th Motorola broandband driver
|--+ W => *W*hatever
|--+ RoxorBroadBandModem => you can use names too if you prefer that
Note: in the past you didn't have to use the "3" subdirectory. This is now a requirement, to make the KTD functionality compatible with the Third Party DriverPacks
This Should be the new layout:
------+B = Broadband Pack
------+BT = Bluetooth Pack
------+D = Display/Monitor Pack
------+H = Human Input Device Pack (aka HID)
------+M = Modem Pack
------+P = Printer & Phone Packs
------+S = Scanner Pack
------+T = TV Pack
------+TS = Touch Screen
------+U = USB Pack
------+V = Virtual Pack (aka VMware)
------+W = WebCam Pack
------+X = Misc Pack
b) You're almost there! Right-click the "D" folder and select Add files to archive..., then you have to choose your settings:
*Archive (file name): DP_myDriverPacksNameWithoutSpaces_wnt5_x86-32_YY.MM.DD.subversion.7z, where Y stands for year (last two figures), M for months (leading zero, if applicable) and D for day (leading zero, if applicable). The subversion is optional, ususally only required when you create more than one version of the same pack on the same day
*Archive format: ''7z''
*Compression level: ''Ultra'' (For the best result, you can choose a lower compression level if you want.)
*Compression method: ''LZMA'' by default. (Don't change this.)
*Dictionary size: ''32 MB'' by default. If you choose a higher value, you'll get a better compression ratio, at the cost of more CPU time needed. It will also consume more RAM, both for compression as well as decompressing.
If your system's RAM allows it, bump it up as far as possible for best compression results.
*Word size: ''256'' by default. Changing this value does not have any noticable effect on the size of the compressed file.
*Solid Archive: Definately enable this to achive optimal compression results. It means you won't be able to extract single files without decompressing the entire archive, but we aren't going to do that anyway.
*Multithreading: Utilizies the second or further cores of you CPU (SMP).
Definately lowers compressing time on systems that support it. It's disabled by default on others. Does not have any effect on the compression size.
3. Using the DriverPack
And as last, using the DriverPack. In fact it's even ridiculous that I added this paragraph... So easy... But here it goes: the last step is putting your own DriverPack in the "3rd party DriverPacks" directory of the DriverPacks BASE. Then all you have to do is run the batch files, choose the method you wish to use and that's that! No more "winnt.sif" editing, no more "txtsetup.sif" hacking, NOTHING else you have to do!


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Desert photography: The ultimate guide.
From sand dunes to saguaros, deserts are among the most breathtaking landscapes in the world. Learn how to transform empty expanses of blue sky and sand into dramatic desert landscape shots with advice from seasoned landscape photographers.
Soak up the sun and sand with desert photography.
The desert has long inspired artists and photographers thanks to its solitude and otherworldly terrain. Whether you find yourself in the rolling dunes of the Sahara or the red rocks of Utah and Arizona, the desert is truly a category of landscape photography all its own.
"Photographs of desert landscapes have an ability to transport people to these exotic and almost alien places. You'd never expect that mud cracks are exciting photographs, but they're some of the most dramatic shots I've captured," says photographer Julia Ohst. "People go to Death Valley National Park and scout for hours looking for the perfect little patch of mud cracks at sunset. When you see the final photo, it's amazing."
Desert landscapes are stark and arid, but never barren. Opportunities for creative compositions abound, if you know what to look for. "It's a more minimalist style of photography, which allows you to think outside the box when creating," says photographer Tiffany Nguyen.
How to prepare for a desert shoot.
Desert environments can be harsh and unpredictable, with extreme temperatures and weather conditions. Plus, it may take time for conditions to line up just right. It's vital that you show up prepared, so you can stay safe and comfortable during your photoshoot.
"Bring plenty of water and sunscreen, sunglasses to protect your eyes, and layers for when it gets cold," says Ohst. Even if it's hot during the day, consider packing a long-sleeved shirt and hat or scarf to protect yourself from the sun and possible high winds. Desert environments lose heat quickly once the sun goes down, so those protective layers can become warming layers at dusk.
Be ready to trek for the shot.
"To get to dunes without footprints in them, you may have to hike in a couple miles, so wear higher hiking boots or gaiters to avoid getting sand in your shoes," says Ohst. She also recommends downloading a GPS app so you can mark good compositions while you scout and find your way back to the car. "It's usually dark on the way in or out, so if you have a GPS there's no risk of getting lost."
Watch the weather.
Desert weather can range from extreme heat to flash floods. Look up a weather report as you plan and when in doubt, err on the side of caution. "A place with slot canyons isn't safe to be in during the rain. Sand doesn't absorb water the same way earth does," says Ohst.
On the other hand, rain and thunderstorms can be great opportunities to get the most dramatic scenes the desert has to offer. "If you can get something with a little more atmosphere, it's really special and not what desert photographers usually have," says Ohst. Pay attention to your surroundings; while beautiful, the desert can be dangerous in certain conditions.
Scope out the scene ahead of time.
Scouting makes all the difference when shooting in such a stark environment. "Composition is critical in the desert," says Ohst. "It can look like there's no story at first, so walk around before it's go time to create some really compelling images."
Look up images of the location online or search for popular points of interest to check out. As you walk around, take visual notes or drop a pin in your GPS so you can return to the composition later. If you want to shoot at sunrise or sunset, allowing plenty of time to scout is important, so you can make the most of those small windows of perfect light.
It's doubly important for astrophotography, if you want to capture the night sky or Milky Way above the desert floor. It's much easier to navigate the desert and dial in your camera settings in the daylight. The more you scout, the less stressful your actual shooting experience will be.
"Everywhere you look, there are decent compositions, but for something really special, going out an hour before sunset often isn't enough prep time. Go in the morning or the middle of the day," advises Ohst.
Be mindful of the surrounding ecosystem.
"Any plant you see in the desert worked hard to get there, so don't walk on the little desert flowers. Know that your impact on the landscape can be lasting," says Ohst. "Even what looks like a thin little crust on top of soil could be a microbiome that took 100 years to form." Do some research on the location to find out how sensitive the environment is, as well as any rules or restrictions to follow during your visit. Make sure to find out what snakes, scorpions, or other animals and insects you might need to look out for during your shoot.
Know your gear and how to take care of it.
Water is usually the first thing that comes to mind when people think of protecting their camera gear from the elements. But sand and wind are the more dangerous culprits to be wary of. They can scratch lenses and create internal buildup. Blowing sand can even damage your camera sensor.
"If there's any wind at all, that dust or sand may get into the camera, lens, tripod, or all three," says Ohst. "Take care of that situation by using a rocket blower and little brushes to get sand out of crevices and threads, followed by a soft cloth to remove tiny dust particles. The longer you leave sand in, the more damage it causes."
Keep gear you're not using in your closed camera bag for maximum protection. You may even consider using a camera cover to block more wind and sand.
Check if your camera body is weather sealed or not. You don't need a weather-sealed camera to shoot in the desert, but it lowers the likelihood of sand getting into your camera.
Avoid changing lenses while you're in the desert. This is the best way to protect your camera and lens, and it's something you can do whether your camera is weather sealed or not. "Sand can go into your sensor and cause permanent damage. It can also scratch your glass, which can ruin your entire lens," says Nguyen.
To protect the front element of your lens you can put a UV filter, polarizer, or neutral density filter on it, depending on the look you're going for. Consider bringing or renting a second camera body, too. That way, you can put a wide-angle lens on one and a telephoto lens on the other and still be able to get a variety of focal lengths without separating your camera body and lens.
Expert photography tips for capturing unique shots.
Experiment with different lenses and compositions.
Just because it's a flat landscape doesn't mean your photos have to fall flat. All the usual rules for good composition apply in the desert — like light, shadow, texture, and leading lines — and they're even more important in such a stark landscape.
Try different lenses to make your image more dynamic. While a wide-angle lens is often the go-to for capturing the sweeping vistas, a telephoto or zoom lens can truly transform a landscape. "I recommend a telephoto lens to create a compression effect, which brings the foreground and background together," says Nguyen.
"You have a minimal palette of colors to work with in the desert, so you may want to try to find a different color that pops. If you're shooting all red rock, look for something that stands out," says Nguyen. Look for contrast and complementary colors in your scene. Something as simple as a patch of wildflowers or unique rock formation could be the ingredient that elevates your shot.
Look for natural patterns and shapes.
Everything from intricate mud cracks to the abstract shapes formed by the sand dunes can be striking subjects. "Look for lines," advises Ohst. "S-curves are a really compelling composition in general, so if you can find a line that leads away from you and upwards, to me that's the most interesting."
Shoot at golden hour.
Golden hour is the hour before sunset, famous for bathing landscapes in warm, soft light. It's widely considered the best lighting condition for all types of photography. "I love using golden hour light to highlight texture," says Ohst. "It works the best when it's side-lit, showing ripples of sand with light coming from the side. Rather than shooting into the sun, which will give you lens flare, shoot perpendicular to the sun during golden hour."
Get out and shoot.
Whether it's your first time in the desert or your hundredth, there will always be something new and unexpected to photograph. Desert landscape photography requires a lot of planning, but with some forethought and a little luck, you can come away with some stunning shots. Most importantly, don't forget to relax and enjoy the moment; the desert is an ideal place to experiment with your camera and enjoy time in nature off the beaten path.
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The Willy-Nicky Telegrams
'The Willy-Nicky Telegrams', as they are known by historians, represent the correspondence between the German Kaiser, Wilhelm II, and the Russian Tsar, Nicholas II, on the eve of First World War, between July 29thand August 1st1914.
The two monarchs were third degree cousins, as great-grandchildren of Paul I of Russia, and first degree cousins through Nicholas's wife. The two would seldom write to each other, in English, and would address one another as Willy and Nicky.
The telegrams sent during the so-called July Crisis precede the outburst of the war and represent the last attempt to amicably resolve, at the highest diplomatic level, the crisis that had started with Franz Ferdinand's assassination.
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Tsar to Kaiser29 July 1914, 1 a.m.
Peter's Court Palais, 29 July 1914
Am glad you are back. In this serious moment, I appeal to you to help me. An ignoble war has been declared to a weak country. The indignation in Russia shared fully by me is enormous. I foresee that very soon I shall be overwhelmed by the pressure forced upon me and be forced to take extreme measures which will lead to war. To try and avoid such a calamity as a European war I beg you in the name of our old friendship to do what you can to stop your allies from going too far.
Kaiser to Tsar29 July 1914, 1.45 a.m. (this and the previous telegraph crossed)
28 July 1914
It is with the gravest concern that I hear of the impression which the action of Austria against Serbia is creating in your country.
The unscrupulous agitation that has been going on in Serbia for years has resulted in the outrageous crime, to which Archduke Francis Ferdinand fell a victim. The spirit that led Serbians to murder their own king and his wife still dominates the country.
You will doubtless agree with me that we both, you and me, have a common interest as well as all Sovereigns to insist that all the persons morally responsible for the dastardly murder should receive their deserved punishment. In this case politics plays no part at all.
On the other hand, I fully understand how difficult it is for you and your Government to face the drift of your public opinion. Therefore, with regard to the hearty and tender friendship which binds us both from long ago with firm ties, I am exerting my utmost influence to induce the Austrians to deal straightly to arrive to a satisfactory understanding with you. I confidently hope that you will help me in my efforts to smooth over difficulties that may still arise.
Your very sincere and devoted friend and cousin
Kaiser to Tsar29 July 1914, 6.30 p.m.
Berlin, 29 July 1914
I received your telegram and share your wish that peace should be maintained.
But as I told you in my first telegram, I cannot consider Austria's action against Servia an ignoble war. Austria knows by experience that Servian promises ono paper are wholly unreliable. I understand its action must be judged as trending to get full guarantee that the Servian promises shall become real facts. This my reasoning is borne out by the statement of the Austrian cabinet that Austria does not want to make any territorial conquests at the expense of Servia.
I therefore suggest that it would be quite possible for Russia to remain a spectator of the austro-servian conflict without involving Europe in the most horrible war she ever witnessed. I think a direct understanding between your Government and Vienna possible and desirable, and as I already telegraphed to you, my Government is continuing its exercises to promote it.
Of course military measures on the part of Russia would be looked upon by Austria as a calamity we both wish to avoid and jeopardize my position as mediator which I readily accepted on your appeal to my friendship and my help.
Tsar to Kaiser29 July 1914, 8.20 p.m.
Peter's Court Palace, 29 July 1914
Thanks for your telegram conciliatory and friendly. Whereas official message presented today by your ambassador to my minister was conveyed in a very different tone. Beg you to explain this divergency! It would be right to give over the Austro-servian problem to the Hague conference. Trust in your wisdom and friendship.
Your loving Nicky
Tsar to Kaiser30 July 1914, 1.20 a.m.
Peter's Court Palais, 30 July 1914
Thank you heartily for your quick answer. Am sending Tatischev this evening with instructions.
The military measures which have now come into force were decided five days ago for reasons of defence on account of Austria's preparations.
I hope from all my heart that these measures won't in any way interfere with your part as mediator which I greatly value. We need your strong pressure on Austria to come to an understanding with us.
Kaiser to Tsar30 July 1914, 1.20 a.m.
Berlin, 30. July 1914
Best thanks for telegram. It is quite out of the question that my ambassadors language could have been in contradiction with the tenor of my telegram. Count Pourtalès was instructed to draw the attention of your government to the danger &grave consequences involved by a mobilisation;I said the same in my telegram to you. Austria has only mobilised against Servia &only a part of her army. If, as it is now the case, according to the communication by you &your Government, Russia mobilises against Austria, my rôle as mediator you kindly intrusted me with, &which I accepted at you[r] express prayer, will be endangered if not ruined. The whole weight of the decision lies solely on you[r] shoulders now, who have to bear the responsibility for Peace or War.
Kaiser to Tsar31 July 1914
Berlin, 31. July 1914
On your appeal to my friendship and your call for assistance began to mediate between your and the austro-hungarian Government. While this action was proceeding your troops were mobilised against Austro-Hungary, my ally. thereby, as I have already pointed out to you, my mediation has been made almost illusory.
I have nevertheless continued my action.
I now receive authentic news of serious preparations for war on my Eastern frontier. Responsibility for the safety of my empire forces preventive measures of defence upon me. In my endeavours to maintain the peace of the world I have gone to the utmost limit possible. The responsibility for the disaster which is now threatening the whole civilized world will not be laid at my door. In this moment it still lies in your power to avert it. Nobody is threatening the honour or power of Russia who can well afford to await the result of my mediation. My friendship for you and your empire, transmitted to me by my grandfather on his deathbed has always been sacred to me and I have honestly often backed up Russia when she was in serious trouble especially in her last war.
The peace of Europe may still be maintained by you, if Russia will agree to stop the milit. measures which must threaten Germany and Austro-Hungary.
Tsar to Kaiser31 July 1914 (this and the previous telegram crossed)
Petersburg, Palace, 31 July 1914
Sa Majesté l'Empereur, Neues Palais
I thank you heartily for your mediation which begins to give one hope that all may yet end peacefully.
It is technically impossible to stop our military preparations which were obligatory owing to Austria's mobilisation. We are far from wishing war. As long as the negotiations with Austria on Servia's account are taking place my troops shall not make any provocative action. I give you my solemn word for this. I put all my trust in Gods mercy and hope in your successful mediation in Vienna for the welfare of our countries and for the peace of Europe.
Your affectionate
Tsar to Kaiser1 August 1914
Peter's Court, Palace, 1 August 1914
Sa Majesté l'EmpereurBerlin
I received your telegram. Understand you are obliged to mobilise but wish to have the same guarantee from you as I gave you, that these measures do not mean war and that we shall continue negotiating for the benefit of our countries and universal peace deal to all our hearts. Our long proved friendship must succeed, with God's help, in avoiding bloodshed. Anxiously, full of confidence await your answer.
Kaiser to Tsar1 August, 1914
Berlin, 1 August 1914
Thanks for your telegram. I yesterday pointed out to your government the way by which alone war may be avoided.
Although I requested an answer for noon today, no telegram from my ambassador conveying an answer from your Government has reached me as yet. I therefore have been obliged to mobilise my army.
Immediate affirmative clear and unmistakable answer from your government is the only way to avoid endless misery. Until I have received this answer alas, I am unable to discuss the subject of your telegram. As a matter of fact I must request you to immediatly [sic] order your troops on no account to commit the slightest act of trespassing over our frontiers.
The personal relationship between the two monarchs and their correspondence during those fateful days of July could have saved Europe from war. But the troubling context and the monarchs' entourages caused both Wilhelm and Nicholas to distrust each other's words.
After receiving the telegram in which the Tsar was telling him that Russia's mobilisation mustn't be considered an aggressive gesture and that he is still counting on Wilhelm's mediation efforts, the German Kaiser realised he shouldn't have trusted his cousin. Wilhelm believed that the Tsar had used Germany's mediation efforts in order to gain a 5 days' advance in Russia's mobilisation, and that Nicholas had done this behind his back. On the telegram's margins, Wilhelm wrote:'The Tsar has simply tricked us with his call for help and he has deceived us... And so I must also order mobilisation... The hope that I wouldn't let their mobilisation actions to disturb my mediator role is childish, and is only meant to decieve us... I consider my mediation efforts concluded.'
In fact, only after he had already given the general mobilisation order did the Tsar receive Wilhelm's telegram in which he had asked him not to take the disastrous military measures. Nicholas immediately withdrew his order, as a gesture of goodwill towards his German cousin, and ordered a partial mobilisation. Afterwards, however, he was persuaded by his counsellors to stand by his first order.
And so the Kaiser ends up giving Russia a 12 hour ultimatum regarding the mobilisation. The Russian government will not respond to this ultimatum, which leads Germany to declare war on Russia.
John G. Stoessinger, Why nations go to war


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- Special Report
How DACA is Impacting the Lives of Those Who are Now DACAmented
Preliminary Findings from the National UnDACAmented Research Project
As Congress continues to debate immigration reform, August 15th marks the one-year anniversary of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program. While not granting a path to legalization and citizenship, DACA provides an opportunity for a segment of the undocumented immigrant population to remain in the country without fear of deportation, allows them to apply for work permits, and increases their opportunities for economic and social incorporation. This research summary presents preliminary findings on the impact that DACA has had on some of the young people who have received it.
We find that the DACA recipients we surveyed experienced a pronounced increase in economic opportunities, such as getting a new job, opening their first bank account, and obtaining their first credit card. Many seek further social integration beyond DACA. In fact, almost all DACA recipients indicate that they would apply for U.S. citizenship if given the opportunity. Our study also shows that DACA recipients are often fearful that family members and friends could be deported at any time. Overall, our research indicates that although DACA opens up some economic opportunities for young aspiring Americans, it does not address the constant threat of deportation still facing those closest to them, including mothers, fathers, and siblings.
The findings from this research summary come from the National UnDACAmented Research Project (NURP), a longitudinal mixed-methods study of the impact of DACA on the educational, labor market, health, and civic engagement outcomes of young adult immigrants. The analysis presented here draws from a national survey of 1,402 young adults ages 18-31 who were approved for DACA through June 2013. While DACA eligibility is open to minors, our study focuses on young adult DACA recipients.
DACA contributes to the economic and social incorporation of young adult immigrants. Since receiving DACA, young adult immigrants have become more integrated into the nation's economic institutions. Approximately 61% of DACA recipients surveyed have obtained a new job since receiving DACA. Meanwhile, over half have opened their first bank account, and 38% have obtained their first credit card. Additionally, 61% have obtained a driver's license, which has likely widened educational, employment, and other options for these young adult immigrants {Figure 1}.
Figure 1: Economic and Social Incorporation Since Receiving DACA
DACA recipients would likely become U.S. citizens if given the opportunity. Ninety-four percent of survey respondents indicated that they would apply for citizenship if ever eligible. This finding suggests that DACA recipients seek to be further integrated into U.S. society.
Although DACA recipients are experiencing its benefits, they continue to encounter hardships related to the blocked pathway to legalization of their families and communities. Over the last several years, enforcement efforts have heightened levels of anxiety in immigrant communities and torn apart families. Survey results indicate that 49% of respondents worry "all of the time" or "most of the time" that friends and family members will be deported.
Nearly 2/3 of DACA recipients personally know someone who has been deported. Approximately 14% of DACA recipients in this study have experienced the deportation of a parent or sibling. These young adults are likely to have suffered significant stress and family hardships as a result of the forced departure of a close family member. Notably, nearly another third (31%) of respondents report that other family members have been deported. Almost half report that they know a neighbor, coworker, friend, or other acquaintance who has been deported {Figure 2}
Figure 2: DACA Recipients' Connections to Deported Individuals
Comprehensive immigration reform that provides a pathway to legalization could benefit close family members of most DACA recipients. Approximately 86% of DACA recipients reported that their mother could potentially benefit from comprehensive immigration reform. Meanwhile, 74% said their fathers could benefit, and 62% said their siblings could benefit from such a change in federal immigration policy {Figure 3}.
Figure 3: Family Members Potentially Impacted by Comprehensive Immigration Reform
Description of Study Participants. NURP Survey respondents are slightly more diverse in terms of national origin when compared to all DACA recipients to date. Although nearly two-thirds come from Mexico, DACA recipients from other parts of Latin America and the Caribbean, as well as Asia and the Pacific Islands, are well-represented in the sample. Survey respondents average 23 years of age, and women comprise 59% of the sample.
The NURP web survey was collected in collaboration with community-based, educational, and campus organizations that serve immigrant populations. To date the survey contains DACA recipients from 38 states. The survey results presented here do not rely on probability sampling and cannot be used to develop population estimates for all DACA recipients. However, findings provide important insights into how some DACA recipients are benefiting from temporary documentation, but continue to face challenges.
This study is funded by the MacArthur, James Irvine, and Heising-Simons Foundations.
This report is published by the IPC in collaboration with the Center for the Study of Immigrant Integration (CSII) at the University of Southern California.


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LAURA SULLIVAN, BYLINE: Homeland Security Secretary Jeh Johnson, told the Senate Judiciary committee that his agency has been overwhelmed by the thousands of unaccompanied children crossing the Southwest border each month, more than at any time previously. In 2009, there were about 3,000 such children. This past year, there have been 48,000 of them. Some are in their teens others are 10 or even younger.
SECRETARY JEH JOHNSON: Undeniably, there is a problem of humanitarian proportions in the Rio Grande Valley sector that we must deal with.
SULLIVAN: Johnson says he's asked the Border Patrol, the Immigration and Customs Enforcement Agency, FEMA, even the Coast Guard, to focus on the problem. Most of the children are from Guatemala, El Salvador and Honduras. Many of them are being kept in warehouses or former military bases until they can be given over to the Department of Health and Human Services.
JOHNSON: Violence, poverty, I believe, that is principally what is motivating the situation. I suspect also that the parents are aware that under our current law, we are required to give them to HHS, and HHS is required to do what is the best interest of the child.
SULLIVAN: Administration officials say all the children will go through deportation proceedings. But in the meantime, the hope is to reunite them with family members already here or place them in foster care. Normally, immigrants who are caught having just crossed the border are deported quickly in expedited hearings. Republicans, like Sen. Jeff Sessions from Alabama, seized on that to argue that the White House's disparate treatment of these children and previous efforts at hauling immigration are encouraging family to send children.
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JOHNSON: I have pledged numerous time to enforce the law, Senator. I do it every day.
SULLIVAN: Democrats countered that House Republicans have failed to pass the Senate's bi-partisan immigration overhaul and that if it was immigration policy at fault, the children would be coming from a multitude of countries. Democratic Sen. Dick Durbin from Illinois says the reports he's seen, for the kids to make it here, suggest only violence or desire to find their mothers would make them take such a harrowing journey.
SENATOR DICK DURBIN: These kids were cold, hungry, helpless, hunted like animals by corrupt police bandits and gang members and most have been robbed, beaten raped - that, to me, cannot be overlooked in this conversation.
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To better impress your recipients and generate the maximum marketing impact that you can hope for, Queens Printing Services will help you finalize the details of your custom apparel, which includes the design, embroidery types, stitches, and threads. We will make sure that your final embroidered material will not only meet your expectations in quality and look but will also reinforce your brand image in an eye-catching way.
Specialty Embroidery
Compared to printing, embroidery tends to make your marketing materials appear more classy and can better impress your potential customers. However, you need to choose the most appropriate type of embroidery based on your chosen fabric so your embroidered design will have the most appealing look.
At Queens Printing Services, we can offer specialty embroidery, which includes:
Superior Quality Lettering – This type of embroidery is highly recommended if you want premium quality for embroidered standard lettering. Even fine letterings as small as /25" in height can be clearly embroidered with this type.
Textured Embroidery – For designs with two or more colors, textured embroidery is recommended so each section can be easily emphasized. This will also add depth to the final look, so your embroidery will be more attractive.
Puff Embroidery – This type of embroidery can give the best look for designs that include simple shapes and block-style lettering. This, however, could be better if you intend to embroider thin lines and fine details.
Applique – This is another technique where a separate cut material will be embroidered instead of doing it directly onto the garment. The embroidered piece will then be attached to any apparel that you choose.
Embroidery Stitches
The look you want and the fabric you're embroidering are two important factors in choosing the stitching style for your embroidery project. Included in your choices are these three main types of embroidery stitches:
Satin Stitch – This type of stitching is the most popular, commonly used for outlining letterings and other design details.
Walking Stitch – This stitching style is perfect for those looking to have a hand-sewn look for their design. This is known as a walking or running stitch and is characterized by a dashed line look that is best for embroidering small design details.
Fill Stitch – If your design has bigger areas that need to be filled with the same color, this type of stitching is what we recommend. This is also utilized to create a foundation for more intricate embroidery details on flimsy materials. Fill stitching is also used as the foundation on fabric with high or thick fibers since it allows small details to be still visible.
Embroidery Thread Types and Colors
After finalizing your type of embroidery and stitching method, the type and color of your thread are the next things you should choose. There are two main types of embroidery threads that you can pick, so allow our experts to guide you through each of their pros and cons so you can effectively decide which is best.
Rayon Thread – This thread is smooth and shiny and works best with delicate fabrics. You can frequently see rayon threads used in quality retail-directed garments and corporate apparel.
Polyester Thread – If a shiny thread is not your preference, the more durable polyester thread is a better option. Most of our sports apparel is equipped with this type of embroidery thread.
If you want to see your other thread options, look through our chart and let our embroidery experts offer some helpful insights. We can provide you with all kinds of threads, including specialty ones. We will, of course, help you choose the best one that will work perfectly with your design and chosen type of fabric.
Some of the specialty threads that we can use include the following:
- Metallic thread
- Rainbow thread
- Color changing thread
- Reflective thread
- Neon thread
- Glow-in-the-dark thread
Full-Service Embroidery Company
At Queens Printing Services, you can expect that our Glen Oaks embroidery services will not only provide you with eye-catching customized apparel but also give you products that fit perfectly within your budget range. We will use the most durable materials and employ the best embroidery techniques so your apparel will be effective in helping you reach your marketing or personal goals.
Additionally, we don't have a limit on the number of products we can produce in one project. Whether you need only one embroidered piece that you'll use as a personalized gift or you need to bulk order embroidered apparel for your marketing campaign, we can take on the project with the best time efficiency and cost-effectiveness that you can hope for.
Aside from our embroidery services, however, Queens Printing Services also offers the following:
- Signs and banners
- Window graphics
- Stickers and decals
- Posters
- Apparel
- Drinkware
- Graphic design
So the next time you'll need high-quality marketing materials that won't break the bank contact Queens Printing Services immediately. We'll meticulously customize your chosen materials, ensuring that they'll appeal to your specific target market and get your advertising message across.
Let's Talk – Get a Free Embroidery Consultation Today
If you intend to use various kinds of apparel as promotional items, team uniforms, or even personalized gifts, you may need more than just printing your chosen design to generate the kind of maximum impact that you want. That's why at our Glen Oaks, NY print company, we offer our custom embroidery services to provide you with durable and classy-looking materials that will best help you reach your goals.
Talk to our embroidery experts today, and we can help you start customizing your apparel as soon as possible!
Call Queens Printing Services at (917) 651-0524 for your Free Consultation with a Glen Oaks Embroidery expert!