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Led Sign City Series 2X2 outdoor custom led sign with brilliant full-color programmable digital signage, Free software, and wireless communication
Maximize your message with the QPS-1012 from Qolr Pro Series - a standout 2 ft x 2 ft outdoor LED sign. Offering easy installation, extended warranty, and vibrant display options, it's designed to elevate visibility and impact, effortlessly.
Maximize Your Business's Impact with the LED Sign City Series 2X2 Outdoor Custom LED Sign
Unlock the potential of durable, dynamic advertising with the LED Sign City Series 2X2, a cornerstone in outdoor digital signage. Esteemed for its ability to deliver full-color, vibrant advertising, this custom LED sign represents a trusted solution for businesses aiming for unparalleled visibility. Equipped with cutting-edge technology, including free software and wireless communication, it empowers you to engage your audience effectively and effortlessly.
Key Features:
- Crystal-Clear Resolution: Select from high-resolution display options ranging from 1024 to 2304 pixels per module, ensuring your visuals are not just seen, but remembered.
- Design Versatility: Available as both a single-sided and double-sided sign, it's designed to fit your specific exposure needs and location.
- Sun-Defying Brightness: With brightness levels of 7000 to 10000 nits, visibility is guaranteed, even under the bright glare of direct sunlight.
- Simplicity and Support: Benefit from easy-to-use software accompanied by free design training, enabling you to craft compelling content with ease.
- Durability and Assurance: With a comprehensive warranty up to 15 years, rest assured your sign is built for longevity.
Beyond the Future - Upgradeable and Scalable
Future-Proof Design: The LED Sign City Series 2X2 is not just built to last; it's designed to evolve. With upgradeable options, extend its life beyond the impressive 15-year mark, ensuring your signage remains at the forefront of technology and efficiency. Scalable Solutions: As your business grows, so can your sign. This scalable feature means that should your advertising needs change, your sign can adapt—expanding in size to match your evolving requirements without the need for a complete replacement. A Trusted, Adaptable Advertising Investment
The LED Sign City Series 2X2 goes beyond traditional digital signage. It's an investment in your brand's future, offering the flexibility to grow and adapt with your business. Its proven track record of enhancing brand visibility and engagement, combined with the capacity for upgrades and scalability, makes it the ideal choice for businesses looking forward to a bright and dynamic future.
Step into a world where your advertising can evolve as fast as your business does. With the LED Sign City Series 2X2, embrace a solution that shines brighter, lasts longer, and ensures your brand stands out in every possible way.
Discover the transformative power of custom LED signage with Color Pro's curated showcase of recently installed projects. This gallery highlights the adaptability and vibrant impact of our LED technology across a diverse range of settings, all accessible right here. From dynamic storefronts to engaging outdoor advertisements, each installation offers a glimpse into how Color Pro Turnkey LED Sign Solutions can elevate any environment. Begin envisioning your perfectly realized project by exploring the potential, here and now.
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This sign has been working 24/7 for the last two years and paid itself off within the first six months. The company even offered low-interest financing options and incentives for cash payments to small businesses
Hey this is Gary Rice, Pastor at Evangel Assembly of God situated in Orlando, Florida. Installed this LED sign 4 years ago, we love it, our congregation likes it, the community likes it. It is a great addition to the church
Justin from Sensenig's Landscaping Supply 4 years ago (in 2019) purchased signs from LED Sign City for our Geneva, NY, and Rochester, NY locations. The digital sign is super bright, and you can adjust the brightness. It is very easy [software]. The LED sign also plays videos. Not only that, if you need parts or anything, the customer support has been great.
This is one of best designing team I ever deal with! I am so happy with service they provided me [with the 5x10 foot LED sign and the video ads for the sign]! All my projects will go to this company. I highly recommend them
Our company, IceWorks Skating Complex, had a tremendous experience with LED Sign City. Shane, one of their technicians, gave us his unwavering support in getting our sign it's needed upgrades and new software. They always answer the phone and get back to our needs promptly. We are so grateful to work with them!
This company is TOTALLY Legit!!! Best customer service out there! Shane is patient, knowledgeable and very helpful. If you are looking for an LED Sign, then I HIGHLY recommend this outfit!
I've been installing their equipment for over 2 years now. The equipment is easy to install. The versatility of the components make it a great fit your needs in Digital signage. I highly recommend using them and the installer network they've is Top Notch throughout the U.S. The prices are competitive & fair in today's market
LED Sign City has a very good product. The software has plenty of options for displaying your message. Tech support is awesome!
Great experiences! Shane Ramone has come through for me MANY times and is always so patient and respectful. He is a real pleasure to speak and work with. Hats off to LED Sign City and Shane!
Technical Support is excellent! LED Sign City is the place to go! Excellent service! Shane can fix any problem and walk you through anything. Very Knowledgeable!!
We had a fantastic customer service experience with LED Sign City. Shane is a customer service rock star. The sign we purchased is the Spotlight Series 37.8" x 75.6". We have just installed it and it is nothing short of superb. Great value, great price, great customer service.
This was just a big investment bu these guys did a great job and the sign is going strong after 2 years. The software is a little clunky but the support has been great!
Shane wasFANTASTIC. This update took a while because we have an older sign. Shane was patient, professional, and really knew his subject matter. 100% recommendation. I know the obstacles he was facing not being able to see the sign while programming it... GREAT WORK!!
Polite, knowledgeable, problem solved!
These folks have great Products and the best service.
Awesome Service! Very friendly!
Shane is a life saver.Wonder4ful products & great support staff.
Excellent Customer Service... Sign Works Great and the Pricing is very affordable and flexible!!!
We called LED Sign City to implement a new sign for our business Dynasty Furniture USA. Any questions or concerns that we had - we called Shane. He made us a top priority and he handled our request with professionalism. We are 100% satisfied.
Working with LED Sign City has been a great experience. I am especially impressed with Shane who has given excellent post sign installation support. I highly recommend!
LED Sign City delivers quality product with friendly and knowledgeable service! Shane was great at helping us from start to finish!
Shane was a great help!! Got me setup and taught everything very well under 30 minutes!!
LED Sign City is amazing! We [Silver Creek Lanes, Bowling alley, Oregon] have had our sign for over 3 years now and it has been the best investment we have made with no issues. Shane walked me thru how to upload images and has always returned calls quickly with any questions we have had.
Top knotch service and support. Extremelly knowledgeable. Great signs, fast assembly and easy installations. Highly recommended!
Super helpful and the setup is fast and efficient! There is no part of this project I would do with another company, I will be adding more screen size soon!!!
Excellant service, called on time and solved some of my issues. Thank you Shane.
I feel like I got the best quality for the best price. The sign [for Mr. Planners, Kitchen remodeler, Indiana] gave us better quality than we thought we were getting. Top notch on shipping, payment support, and installation support...and patient to help us learn the easy to use program.
We [Arrowhead Motors LLC, Car dealer, Claremon] had a 15+ year old sign that was severely out dated. Designed a LED sign with Shane based on our specific needs and available space. He assisted us A-Z.Installation for us was easy. We are very pleased. We highly recommend this company.
By far the best LED Sign I have ever seen! Will do business with again!! [Sign installed for Leach Pharmacy in Tennessee]
"Incredible CUSTOMER service. Shane at LED Sign City went above and beyond setting up our new digital sign for our Car Wash, [Perdido Auto Spa in Florida]. Both the Sign and Service were outstanding. Thank you! "
LED Sign City has supplied our mult-site carwashes with top notch P8 and P10 LED systems. The quality of the LED displays is top notch and this company's top notch customer service and attention to detail. We highly recommend LED Sign City.
We experienced a few difficulties early on, but Shane was there with support every step of the way. The sign is now working flawlessly and looks great! Thank you Shane!
Best customer service experience with both pre and post sale. They support you through the sale and beyond that. Highly Recommend!! [Sign installed for The Brass Tap,Bar, United States]
We just purchased a new sign from LED Sign City and were overwhelmed at first. They walk you through everything you need to know and make it simple. It truly was a great experience and I won't hesitate to call again. Thank you so much for taking the time to make our sign work.
Great equipment and customer service. Every time we need help Sean is available to help us. WE [H2o North America (Car Wash), in Maryland] have been working with them for more than a year and no complaints..!!!!
Thank You guys for the best sign and most important, best customer support there is :) I highly recommend! [Sign installed for Optivita Nutrition in Paradise, Nevada]
Shane was very helpful and patient with our 3 person working through networking our system. Thank you for the dedication to your customer success! [Sign installed for Try City Christian School, in Vista, California]
Absolutely awesome experience. Great quality and customer service. They go above and beyond to be helpful. Shane was patient and thorough in answering all of our questions. [Sign installed for The River United Pentecostal Church, in Parsons, Tennessee]
I have owned my LED Sign for over 2 years and we love it [For Jacobson Funeral Home, L'Anse, Michigan]. The support at LED has been fabulous. When I did need help with setting up or trouble shooting any issues they wereprompt, friendly, helpful, and knowledgeable. I highly recommend LED Sign City.
The customer service and speed of service was amazing! Shane went above and beyond to help me to get the products. I needed in time for my event and provided video tutorials as well as telephone support to program my displays. I highly recommend.
Shane is very helpful when not understanding certain things about our new sign. Thanks Shane!
Thanks for all your help LED Sign city, Specially Shane for answering every question i've had. From [Stakes Auto Sales, Car dealer in Fayetteville, Pennsylvania] He makes things a lot more simple.
We purchased a sign from LED SIGN CITY and the experience was GREAT!! Their knowledge is second to no one on an LED sign and their tech support is AMAZING!!! I would highly highly recommend doing business with them. A++++++
awesome sign many positive comments from customers already
This is a great company. They provide a great product. They are very customer oriented. They givetremendous technical support. If anything is faulty, you take a picture of it, send it to them and they replace it free of charge. [Sign installed for The Law Firm of David C Chavez, LLC in Los Lunas, NM]
The customer service is amazing. Prompt call backs and lightning fast tech support. If I have an issue these guys solve it within an hour remotely. highly recommend. [Sign installed for Audio One Electronics, Car stereo store in New York State]
I would give theircustomer service and technical support an A+. They made sure that the hardware and software was compatible with my old sign. I would do business with them in the future. [Sign installed for Prestwick Golf Course in Woodbury, Minnesota]
Price was Great and we [Sanctuary Church of God in Alabama] had a few problems that arose after we installed . But the staff worked well with us and got everything up and going.
Great Service..Saved a Ton & Shane is a great help. Highly Recommended for LED signs.
Absolutely the best place to buy an LED sign, their customer care after the purchase is second to none, highly recommend them!! Thanks Sane for all your support. [Sign installed for Eddies Steak Shed, Restaurant, in Indiana]
Led Signs made this very easy to do. Shane was great to work with on getting the sign i needed and setting it up.. I highly recommend them. service was outstanding. [Sign installed for Bunkers of St. Croix, Inc, Auto parts store in Virgin Islands]
Shane was able to help fix our problems even though we had purchased our sign at another store. Great to deal with, will be sending my business their way.
Shane was absolutely the greatest. Was certainly very patient and worked with me until everything worked like it should. Customer service is hard to find these days but I certainly experienced "old fashioned" customer service today. THANKS!
We acquired an existing dealer, and needed to update the sign. Shane was extremely helpful in this, and took him no time at all to configure what we wanted. We may consider signing up with a monthly plan to just send in what we need advertised and Sign City make the changes
Shane was a tremendous help in getting our new sign setup. He had an amazing way of simplifying the process. He was very knowledgeable about our needs. We are excited to be working with SignCity.
Excellent customer service and tech support! Highest ratings and praise for this company's commitment to their customers. Shane was and still is a wealth of knowledge, and we feel comfortable reaching out to him when we have questions.
LED Sign City provided excellent customer service and Shane was amazing and very helpful with any issues we needed resolved!! We would highly recommend them in the future.
Gateway Marina Harrison Idaho: Highly recommended. Great product quality and responsive customer service! thanks for everything!
We purchased a 4x9 8mm sign from LED Sign City almost a year ago. It looks great and we are very happy with it. Tech support has also been very helpful. Thanks guys!
Shane does an excellent job. I would suggest this company to anyone looking for a sign. Mark
Great products, great service, answered our questions right away. Have had a system installed 4 years now, had a card go out and they helped us immediately! Highly recommend!
Great Support Team. I am especially impressed with Shane who has given excellent post sign installation support. Very helpfull.
Great company to deal with. Bought 3 signs so far and customer service along with tech support are the best. Thank you for the great signs that are now growing my business
LED Sign City has been a great company to work with. We have utilized their equipment and customer service to their full potential and have been satisfied since the first training session. Shane, in support, is extremely knowledgeable, professional and patient.
Hands down the best customer service and product. We have ordered many signs for many store fronts and have been happy with the pricing, service, and when needed tech support! Highly recommend for digital displays. The colors and brightness are amazing and the software is user friendly.
Bottom line - Service after the sale.. Works here - Thanks Shane
We purchased our sign a month ago and it was one of the best investments we have made for our store. Their customer service is extremely helpful. I highly recommend this company, and they are very nice people to do business with.
We purchased a sign for our church and what a difference from what we had before! We received along the way was great as well! They were always friendly and eager to help. It's great to have not just a good product, but good customer support as well.
This by far is the best customer service that I have received from any company ever!!! I HIGHLY recommend Sign City!! Shane has been a lifesaver in training. We appreciate you!! If you are thinking of buying a sign, definitely buy from Sign City! A+++
LED SIGNS have been by far the best investment I have made for my business. thanks to shan. he guided me on the installation and gave me all the time to learn the software and setup. thank you ''LED SIGN CITY'' more IMPORTANTLY thank you SHANE!! i highly recommend.
Led Sign City provided us with an excellent product, great price and world-class service. I highly recommend Led Sign City to anyone considering the purchase of a sign. you won't be disappointed.
Very good experience. They worked with us throughout the entire set up process. They coordinated the fabrication of a mobile platform for our sign with one of their business partners that also had excellent service. Great experience all around.
My first encounter with LED Sign City was a bit unnerving. I was put at ease by my representative within 60 seconds of his call. Thank goodness he understood and has now helped me along to where I can place my own ads on our sign and be proud of what I am doing. I highly recommend this company.
We love LED Sign City. Product performance is spectacular and price was affordable. Shane made the whole process simple. From choosing the correct screen size and resolution to installation and training. Thank you very much for your continuous support!
Shane is very kind and always helpful. They are reliable and honest. I will always buy from them.
Shane was very helpful in setting up our sign. The Church Members are very happy with the sign. We highly recommend LED Sign City
Fantastic customer service! They went above and beyond to get us what we needed on a short timeline and helped us. Shane was knowledgeable and extremely helpful. Highly recommended!
Very helpful and great to work with. Sign has been excellent. Prices are wonderful. This company has been very quick to give quotes and answer questions.
Shane was super helpful, he took the time to even show us how to do some extra effects. He also called back in a matter of minutes to assist us.
LED Sign City, I searched the world over to find, Shane. Never before has owning, maintaining and enjoying the benefits of a LED sign been so easy. Shane, does what he promises. The ones I bought from Sign City are still going strong. Thanks for being a great company.
A+++ Service with LED SIGN City!! Everytime I call they get back to me promptly and help me with every need. Highly recommended! Thanks Shane!!
Everyone loves our new sign. Shane has been great with follow up customer service! Highly recommend them!
Shane is amazing, quick, and efficient!
Highly recommend LED Sign City. They are great to work with. Great product and Tech support is awesome.
Good product and an amazing customer service
Review for Sensenigs Landscape supply, LED sign city has been great to work with, Shane is the guy to work with if you need anything. Sign turned out mint
I love the customer service I get with LED Sign City. Shane has been so helpful to me during the learning process. They are always patient with me and never make me like I am a bother.
Working with Shane about ordering a custom LED sign went very smooth and he was very professional helping me design these 3 signs, they arrived perfect and first week I noticed a increase in traffic coming into my store and numerous customers said the signs attracted them into my store. Highly reccommend.
These guys are absolutely the greatest! So knowledgeable and always available for help...!
Totally amazed at the quality of the led sign. From the excellent packaging, easy setup and the sign is absolutely beautiful. Money well spent. Customer support is top notch. I would recommend Led Sign City to anyone. The system they have built is truly a work of art. I am extremely pleased.
LED Sign City and Shane was extremely helpful from start to finish in getting our sign made, financed, and installed. I would highly recommend them to anyone considering a digital sign purchase.
Thanks Shane for all the help, Is a pleasure dealing with you.
LED Sign City has given us value and quality time and again with the purchase of our new sign for our church. We've had to reach out for a little bit of training on how to use the sign program application, but Shane and the team have been incredibly responsive, helpful, knowledgeable, and patient.
Shane was very helpful. He was able to creatively walk me through fixing our LED sign. Would defiantly recommend.
Excellent! We've had our sign now for a few months and everything has been amazing from pre-ordering, ordering, delivery, set-up, and the occasional calls we've had to make to help us understand new things. Shane is great to work with.
Excellent quality and A+ customer service so far!
Shane with the IT support team has been great to work with! As we had issues arise during configuration; he was very patient and knowledgeable! Thank you, Shane!
The customer service provided from this company has exceeded any and all expectations. They go above and beyond to answer my questions and have fabulous tech support. I am so glad we bought our church sign through LED Sign City. Thank you LED!
Led sign City has one of the best tech support whenever I needed. Tank you Shain.
Customer service was extremely helpful and patient with my team. Walking me through the steps to get our sign working. 5 stars. Thank you Sign City.
Very happy with the service, the LED screens look great, we went through many companies like Daktronics, SmartLED, Prime LED Signs, Mega LED Signs, Soul LED and SDATONE LED SIGN CITY had the best prices and service, I and our clients are very satisfied with the quality of the product and customer servie
Great service and very professional A++++ I will definitely continue doing business and recommend them. Thank you
What a wonderful company and experience altogether. The entire process was made so easy from payment to installation. Shane is a master at what he does and was always available to give courteous and professional help. Definitely would do business again.
Purchased two LED signs. Great service and Excellent support. I got quotes from other companies and signs with the exact specifications were two to six times higher. I have had to call for technical help and they have been very quick to respond and willing to help.
Shane did an excellent job assisting me on everything I needed. Highly recommend this place!
Excellent staff and customer support! Shane walked us through the entire process from sizes, quality, install plans, setup, and creating our first slide show!! Highly Recommended!!!
The LED sign we bought from LED SIGN CITY has made quite the impact on our little community. The sign quality is unbelievable! Customer service was very knowledgeable and friendly. Will recommend them to everyone.
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XIGNZ by LED Sign City: The Future of LED Signage
Experience the evolution of LED signage with XIGNZ, exclusively developed by LED Sign City. Our innovative, modular design not only sets your display ahead of trends but also adapts seamlessly to your evolving business needs. With XIGNZ, your investment in LED signage becomes more than just a purchase—it's a long-term asset for your brand's visibility and appeal.
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Why Choose XIGNZ?
- Future-Proof Design: Stay ahead with easy updates to the latest LED technology, ensuring your sign remains vibrant and cutting-edge.
- Modular Flexibility: XIGNZ's modular design allows for effortless expansion or reshaping of your sign, catering to your brand's changing needs and spaces.
- Cost-Effectiveness: Beyond offering superior longevity, XIGNZ represents a smart financial decision, maximizing value over time with its durable, upgradeable components.
- Enhanced Aesthetics: Our commitment to superior design means your brand benefits from signage that's not only functional but stunningly attractive, enhancing your visibility and impact.
- Beyond Standard Warranties: XIGNZ stands out with its interchangeable components and reliable performance, offering peace of mind well beyond typical warranty periods.
XIGNZ: A Revolution in LED Signage
Developed to revolutionize the way LED signs are constructed and maintained, XIGNZ simplifies the assembly process, enabling easy in-house upgrades and modifications. By reducing the complexity and number of components, we've created signage that not only looks great today but will continue to do so for many years. The upgradeable nature of XIGNZ slashes replacement costs and ensures your sign is a valuable asset for your company, year after year.
Embrace the future of signage with XIGNZ: where innovation meets flexibility, beauty, and unparalleled value.
Size-Dependent Specifications: Tailored by Model Dimensions
Screen Size:
2 feet x 2 feet
Actual: 25.2 x 25.2-in
Cabinet Weight:
10-lbs. / sq ft.
Max weight:
(2x2)x10 = 40 lbs/side
Power use:
95 Watts / sq ft.
Power consumption:
Max 380 watts
Resolution-Based Specifications: Defined by Display Quality
Beacon HD: P6 MM
Pixel density:
2304 Pixels
Display Resolution:
96 pixels x 96 pixels
Beacon HD 7000 Nits Beacon HD Pro 8000 Nits
Beacon: P8 mm
Pixel density:
1600 Pixels
Display Resolution:
80 pixels x 80 pixels
Beacon 7500 Nits Beacon Pro 8500 Nits
Spotlight: P10 mm
Pixel density:
1024 Pixels
Display Resolution:
64 pixels x 64 pixels
Spotlight 8500 Nits Spotlight Pro 10000 Nits
Lighthouse: P16 mm
Pixel density:
400 Pixels
Display Resolution:
40 pixels x 40 pixels
Lighthouse 9000 Nits Lighthouse Pro 11500 Nits
Universal Specifications: Consistent Across All Models
Media Support:
Images, Videos, Slides, and more.
LAN, WIFI, 4G (Optional)
Viewing angles:
XIGNZ Modular LED Sign
Automatic Sensors:
Temperature and Brightness
Protection Level:
LED Standard:
DIP SMD 3 in 1
Compatible Devices:
PC, IOS iPhone/IPAD, Android
Aluminium Cabinet:
High-temperature Resilient
Impressed by the high standards and capabilities? Expect more from your sign. Tailor your LED sign with precise specifications or save your quote for a closer look later.
Resolution-Based Specifications: Defined by Display Quality
Beacon HD: P6 MM
Pixel density:
2304 Pixels
Display Resolution:
96 pixels x 96 pixels
Beacon HD 7000 Nits Beacon HD Pro 8000 Nits
Beacon: P8 mm
Pixel density:
1600 Pixels
Display Resolution:
80 pixels x 80 pixels
Beacon 7500 Nits Beacon Pro 8500 Nits
Spotlight: P10 mm
Pixel density:
1024 Pixels
Display Resolution:
64 pixels x 64 pixels
Spotlight 8500 Nits Spotlight Pro 10000 Nits
Lighthouse: P16 mm
Pixel density:
400 Pixels
Display Resolution:
40 pixels x 40 pixels
Lighthouse 9000 Nits Lighthouse Pro 11500 Nits
Our LED digital signage comes with a plethora of flexibility. The built-in software helps users find the easiest ways to maximize the viewing experience for their audience. Explore the cornucopia of benefits!
- Seamless Transitions: Smooth animations seamlessly switch between content to capture and retain viewer interest.
- Customizable Text: Convey any message clearly with a wide range of text fonts, colors, and sizing options to fit your brand.
- Vivid Images: Showcase products, services or promotions with high quality, colorful images and photographs.
- Smooth Video: Stream high-def footage directly on your signage for immersive and engaging ad content.
- Automated Slideshows: Effortlessly rotate multiple graphics and messages to display diverse content.
- Clock: Display real-time clocks in various formats, adding a practical element to your signage that keeps viewers informed throughout the day.
- Weather: Offer live weather updates including temperature, forecasts, and weather conditions, enhancing the utility of your sign for the public.
- Countdown: Create anticipation for upcoming events or promotions with countdown timers, a powerful tool for driving engagement and interest.
- Schedule: Plan and automate your content display according to specific times and dates, ensuring relevant and timely information is always presented to your audience.
Excited by the creative control our software offers? Design with freedom. Customize your sign for unique expression or save your quote to explore all features.
1. Do you ship and install the signs?
Yes, we provide shipping across the USA and also have a network of installers who can help you build the signage structure from the ground up.
2. Can I install the sign myself?
Certainly! If you have the right tools, you're welcome to undertake the installation. We provide instructional videos and online support.
Want to know more about installation? Chat with us
3. Does the sign come with management software?
Yes, every sign includes free software for creating and managing content, ensuring you can easily keep your messages up-to-date.
4. Can I manage the LED sign from my smartphone?
Absolutely, our signs are compatible with both iOS and Android devices, allowing you to manage content conveniently from anywhere.
Curious about software? Chat with us
5. How does the sign adapt to outdoor lighting and temperature?
Our signs come equipped with sensors that automatically adjust brightness and performance according to the outdoor environment, ensuring optimal visibility and durability.
6. Is the LED sign weatherproof?
Yes, our LED signs are built to withstand harsh weather conditions, ensuring reliable performance and longevity outdoors.
Technical questions? Chat with us
Product Features:
7. What is the warranty period for the outdoor custom LED sign?
We offer a standard 5-year warranty, with options to extend up to 15 years for those looking for longer coverage.
8. How much power do LED signs consume?
Our LED signs are designed for efficiency, typically requiring a 20 amp circuit at 220 power or a 40 amp circuit at 110 power, with each square foot of the sign consuming around 95 watts.
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Sales and Financing:
9. What is the lead time?
Typically, it's 6-8 weeks from order to delivery, though larger projects may require additional time to ensure everything is perfect.
10. Do you offer financing?
Yes, to make it easier, we provide various financing options to help spread the cost over time, including packages with no or low interest.
Questions about financing? Chat with us
Got all the answers to move forward? Take the next confident step. Customize your LED sign with newfound knowledge or save your quote as you finalize your decision.
What's Included in Your LED Sign Package:
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Bringing your LED sign to life involves both careful assembly and secure installation. Follow the guide to unpack and identify parts, assemble the frame, attach LED modules, and connect the necessary cables. Finally, choose the right mounting method and ensure the sign is firmly and safely secured.
How to handle the crate and your LED Sign when unpacking
Tip #1 Always keep the crate upright. Avoid laying the crate flat on any of the sides.
Tip #2 Take care when unpacking the sign and avoid placing the weight of the sign on the LED Modules.
How to assemble your LED sign?
After unpacking the sign, inspect all the included LED Sign sections.
Tools and Parts that will be used in this step:
- 13/14 MM Ratcheting Wrench (not provided
- 17MM Socket (Not Provided)
- Drill / Driver (Not Provided)
- M10 bolts
- M8 Bolts
- X Bracket
Focus your attention on the edges of each section. You will notice that there are three (3) different configurations:
- Cable tunnel is open with a preinstalled rubber seal (ensure rubber seal is in every slot before connecting the M8 bolts.
- Cable tunnel is open with an open center metal gasket preinstalled.
- Cable tunnel is closed with a solid metal gasket preinstalled.
See illustration below.
- The open cable tunnel is the center edge.
- The closed tunnel with solid covers is the outside edges.
For signs with multiple rows, this will also help you identify which sections will be on top.
- The sections with the closed cabled tunnels on top are the top row
- And the sections with the open tunnel on top is the bottom row.
Once you have found the left and right outside edges, arrange your cabinets in the sequence A1, A2, A3, and so on. If your sign has multiple rows, start with the bottom row, then continue by installing the top row in the correct sequence.
Next align the sections linking A-1 to A2 using the provided M8 Bolts.
- You will need two M8 bolts for each cable tunnel. For example, if your sign has three cable tunnels you will need six (6) M8 Bolts.
- Repeat this step until all sections are complete.
- Pay special attention to the front of the sign to ensure that bulbs are aligned as best as possible between sections.
Align the LED Sign Sections
After unpacking your X Series LED Sign, arrange your sign cabinets in sequence so that a clear hole aligns with threaded hole.
Insert The Bolts
Insert the bolt through the clear hole and screw it into the threaded hole to hold the signs in position. Each cabinet has two holes on the side.
Fasten the Bolts
Use the provided socket to fasten the upper and lower bolts on the side each cabinet.
Attach the X Clip
Place the X Clip in the center of every four cabinets and screw in the bolts to hold the clip in position.
Install the Mounting Brackets
Position the brackets on the back of the sign and use the provided bolts to secure the brackets to the sign (Connect brackets as needed for install).
Lock Sign Sections together
Your LED Sign may arrive in preconfigured sections that you are required to connect together to assemble the required dimensions. Below we will walk you through the steps required to assemble your display and prepare for installation.
Illustration of Complete Assembly
Your assembled sign should resemble the illustration above.
NOTE: For larger signs where the sections will be stacked. You will need to install addition m8 bolts where the cable tunnels on the top of the bottom row, and the bottom of the top row intersect. That's two bolts for each cable tunnel (before installing, verify that there is a silicone seal on top of the bottom row, and that the open center metal gasket is installed on the bottom of the top row).
After you have connected all the sections, your next step is to install the supporting X-Brackets.
Take note of the pattern of preinstalled X-Brackets. There will be an X-Bracket at the intersection of four (4) modular cabinets. Place the bracket over the hole and use the provide M10 bolts to secure the bracket to the back of the sign.
Tools and parts needed in this step:
- Power cables
- Signal Cables
- Antenna
- Antenna Cable
- Brightness sensor
Your power cables are the 13/14 AWG cables with a preinstalled 3 Pin Weatherproof connector on one end. The second end of the cable is either unfinished or has terminal connectors preinstalled.
All Sections, except for the main section, have two power ports, with the labels Power 1 and Power 2. These ports can be used interchangeably. You will connect one power cable to each section. Plug the power cable to Power 1 on the main cabinet, and Power 1 or Power 2 on the remaining sections. One power cable is required per section.
How to identify the main cabinet.
The power 2 port on the main cabinet has been converted to your brightness sensor port. Depending on your configuration, there will be a 9-pin connector or 4 pin connect in the power 2 port on the main cabinet.
The main cabinet is usually on the left side of the sign (when looking at the front of the sign).
After plugging in your power cables, you will need to terminate the wires to your junction/breaker box (not included). Note the color code for your wires:
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- Blue/White – Neutral
- Yellow and green/ Green – Ground
Connection for 220V
- Brown/Black – Hot / Live
- Blue/White – Second Hot
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Be sure to secure the power connector to them before turning the power on. And follow proper safety procedures to prevent electrical shock.
Your brightness sensor connects to the Converted / Power 2 on the main section. You will also see the sensor tag on the connector cover. The sensor and power cable use different pin configurations so it's not possible to the sensor to the power or the power to the sensor.
The antenna connects to the signal 2 port on the outside edge of the sign below the sensor. Your Antenna cable has a 9 pin connector on one end and an ethernet/RJ45 connector on the other end. Connect the Antenna cable to the signal 2 port on the main section. And connect the other end directly into your antenna. (note the included POE injector will not be used at this stage, so do not connect to the sign).
To connect the cable to the antenna, remove the cover at the bottom to reveal the ethernet port. Connect the cover and reinstall the cover. If you opted for the 4G LTE antenna, your antenna may have 2 ports. In this case connect the cable to the WAN Port.
Once they are correctly connected you should immediately see the power lights on the side or front of the antenna depending on your configuration. If there are no lights, check to make sure you connected to the correct port. You should also see the antenna label on the cap on the back of the sign.
When installing the antenna, ensure the antenna is installed vertically with the cable coming from the bottom of the antenna.
Your signal cable has two 9 pin connectors on both ends of the cable. Start by connecting the signal cable to the Signal 1 port on the main section. Then connect the other end of the cable to signal 2 on the next section. Repeat this step until all the signal cables are connected.
For double sided LED signs continue your connection by connecting to signal 1 at the end to the sign 2 on the other side immediately behind signal 1. Then continue your connect from sign 1 to signal 2. At the end you will have a signal 1 port available behind the antenna cable.
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What is chronic lung disease of infancy (bronchopulmonary dysplasia)?
Chronic lung disease (CLD) of infancy, also known as bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD), is a form of chronic lung disease that affects mostly premature newborns and infants. It results from damage to the lungs caused by mechanical ventilation and long-term use of oxygen. Most infants recover from CLD, but some may have long-term breathing difficulty.
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- Low amounts of surfactant (a substance in the lungs that helps keep the tiny air sacs open).
- Oxygen use (high concentrations of oxygen can damage the cells of the lungs).
- Mechanical ventilation – The pressure of air from breathing machines, suctioning of the airways, and use of an endotracheal tube. (ET tube is a tube placed in the trachea and connected to a breathing machine.)
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- Birth at less than 30 weeks gestation
- Birth weight less than 1,000 (less than 2 pounds) to 1,500 grams (3 pounds 5 ounces)
- Infant respiratory distress – lung disease of prematurity due to lack of surfactant
- Pulmonary interstitial emphysema (PIE) – a problem in which air leaks out of the airways into the spaces between the small air sacs of the lungs
- Patent ductus arteriosus (PDA) -a connection between the blood vessels of the heart and lungs that does not close as it should after birth
- Premature white, male babies
- Maternal womb infection (chorioamnionitis)
- A family history of asthma
- Breathing problems at birth
- Development of an infection during or shortly after birth.
What are the symptoms of CLD?
The following are the most common symptoms of CLD. However, each baby may experience different symptoms of the condition. Symptoms may include:
- Respiratory distress, such as rapid breathing, flaring of the nostrils, grunting, chest retractions
- Continued need for mechanical ventilation or oxygen after a premature baby reaches 36 weeks gestation.
The symptoms of CLD may look like other conditions or medical problems. Always consult your baby's doctor for a diagnosis.
How is CLD diagnosed?
Because CLD is a chronic disease and appears gradually, doctors must look at several factors. It is often diagnosed when a premature baby with respiratory problems continues to need additional oxygen after reaching 28 days of age. Chest X-rays compared with previous X-rays may show changes in the appearance of the lungs. The X-ray of lungs with CLD often has a bubbly, sponge-like appearance.
Blood tests (test used to determine if enough oxygen is in the blood) and an echocardiography (test that use sound waves to create images of the heart to rule out defects) are also used to confirm causes of bronchopulmonary dysplasia.
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- Extra oxygen to make up for the decreased breathing ability of the damaged lung and a pulse oximeter to measure how much oxygen is in the blood.
- Mechanical ventilation with gradual weaning as the baby's lungs grow and can do more of the work of breathing.
- Surfactant replacement.
- Medications such as bronchodilators, steroids, diuretics or antibiotics.
- Intravenous fluids and nutrition to help the baby and the lungs grow. It is important to monitor the fluid intake, because excess fluids can build up in the lungs and worsen the infant's breathing ability.
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CREATE OPERATOR(7) PostgreSQL 9.5.0 Documentation CREATE OPERATOR(7)NAME
CREATE_OPERATOR - define a new operatorSYNOPSIS
CREATE OPERATOR name ( PROCEDURE = function_name [, LEFTARG = left_type ] [, RIGHTARG = right_type ] [, COMMUTATOR = com_op ] [, NEGATOR = neg_op ] [, RESTRICT = res_proc ] [, JOIN = join_proc ] [, HASHES ] [, MERGES ] )DESCRIPTION
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name The name of the operator to be defined. See above for allowable characters. The name can be schema-qualified, for example CREATE OPERATOR myschema.+ (...). If not, then the operator is created in the current schema. Two operators in the same schema can have the same name if they operate on different data types. This is called overloading. function_name The function used to implement this operator. left_type The data type of the operator's left operand, if any. This option would be omitted for a left-unary operator. right_type The data type of the operator's right operand, if any. This option would be omitted for a right-unary operator. com_op The commutator of this operator. neg_op The negator of this operator. res_proc The restriction selectivity estimator function for this operator. join_proc The join selectivity estimator function for this operator. HASHES Indicates this operator can support a hash join. MERGES Indicates this operator can support a merge join. To give a schema-qualified operator name in com_op or the other optional arguments, use the OPERATOR() syntax, for example: COMMUTATOR = OPERATOR(myschema.===) ,NOTES
Refer to Section 35.12, "User-defined Operators", in the documentation for further information. It is not possible to specify an operator's lexical precedence in CREATE OPERATOR, because the parser's precedence behavior is hard-wired. See Section 4.1.6, "Operator Precedence", in the documentation for precedence details. The obsolete options SORT1, SORT2, LTCMP, and GTCMP were formerly used to specify the names of sort operators associated with a merge-joinable operator. This is no longer necessary, since information about associated operators is found by looking at B-tree operator families instead. If one of these options is given, it is ignored except for implicitly setting MERGES true. Use DROP OPERATOR (DROP_OPERATOR(7)) to delete user-defined operators from a database. Use ALTER OPERATOR (ALTER_OPERATOR(7)) to modify operators in a database.EXAMPLES
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CREATE OPERATOR is a PostgreSQL extension. There are no provisions for user-defined operators in the SQL standard.SEE ALSO
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American Optometric Association (2014). Amblyopia (Lazy Eye).
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Monday, January 25, 2010
Mexican Black Bean and Vegetable Soup - Blue Monday
Food for the body and soul.
Photo by Nicola Stocken Tomkins from Country Home and Interiors February 2009
From the kitchen of One Perfect Bite... There are few foods that come from the kitchen that are more comforting than soup. This Mexican black bean soup is high in fiber and low in fat. It can be enjoyed by vegetarians and carnivores alike. The soup is delicious and it can be assembled quickly. I've scaled the recipe for small families but it can be doubled if you have a gang to feed or want to freeze leftovers. A puree thickens the soup and keeps the use of fats to an absolute minimum. My only caution regards the use of chipotles in the soup. Be judicious if you are unsure of your heat tolerance. The heat will sneak up on you. I've given a range of measurement and you can select the one you are most comfortable with. Bob and I love heat, but not the kind that kills the taste buds when it hits the tongue. I know of folks who do this in competition, hoping it will blunt the ability of judges to really taste the next entries. I've come up with a way to store unused chipotles for a longer period of time. I mash them with the adobo sauce in which they're packed and refrigerate them, tightly covered, for up to 3 months. One teaspoon of the mashed chilies is the equivalent of one chili. I hope you'll find the truc helpful. This is a very straight forward recipe, so let's get to it. Here's how it's done.
Mexican Black Bean And Vegetable Soup...from the kitchen of One Perfect Bite
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup chopped carrots
1/2 cup thinly sliced celery
2 cloves minced garlic
1/2 to 1 finely chopped canned chipole chile in adobo sauce or 1/2 to 1 teaspoon chipotle paste
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1 bay leaf
2 cups water
2 cans (14.5-oz. each) canned black beans, rinsed and drained
2 cans (14.5-oz. each) low-sodium vegetable or chicken broth
1 can (14.5-oz.) Mexican-style stewed tomatoes
1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
Optional garnish:
1/4 cup plain nonfat yogurt
4 teaspoons chopped fresh cilantro
4 lime wedges
Salt and pepper
1) Heat oil in a large soup pot set over medium heat. Add onions, carrots and celery and saute until soft, about 8 minutes. Add garlic and continue cooking until it's fragrance is released. Add chopped chipotle, cumin, basil, oregano, chili powder and bay leaf leaf. Cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly. Add water, black beans, broth, stewed tomatoes and vinegar.
2) Bring contents of pot to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, partially covered, for 2 hours, stirring occasionally.
3) Remove pot from heat. Discard bay leaf. Place 2 cups of soup mixture in a blender. Let stand for 5 minutes and then process until smooth. Return puree to soup pot and stir until combined. Add salt and pepper to taste. Ladle 1-1/2 cups soup into each of 4 soup bowls. If using, top each serving with 1 tablespoon yogurt and 1 teaspoon cilantro. Serve with lime wedges. Yield: 4 servings.
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38 comments :
- Patricia @ ButterYum said...
Black bean soup is one of my all time favorites - thanks so much for sharing the recipe!
ButterYum - January 25, 2010 at 12:10 AM
- Sasha said...
Mary, this soup sounds divine. I'm bookmarking this page.
Thanks for sharing! : ) - January 25, 2010 at 12:47 AM
- Pat @ Mille Fiori Favoriti said...
I like black beans soup very much. Mary, I will try your recipe next time
- January 25, 2010 at 12:51 AM
- Martha said...
There is nothing like soup in the winter and we both love black bean soup.
Your flowers are beautiful! - January 25, 2010 at 5:08 AM
- Hootin Anni said...
I think I have everything in the recipe except for the pepper paste [I typed pepper paste 'cause I'm not sure how to spell chipotle and the spell checker only has chipolata for a choice that would even resemble pepper paste]. You know I love Mexican food.
Oh and the biscuits below, too, I bet are very tasty!!!
Have a great Monday Mary! - January 25, 2010 at 5:48 AM
- Barbara said...
Mary, Soups sounds tasty....I am looking for soups high in protein and no hot spice to make for my friend Sharon.
Barbara - January 25, 2010 at 5:58 AM
- Debbie said...
This soup looks wonderful Mary! Thanks!
- January 25, 2010 at 6:54 AM
- Zurin said...
That looks dark and delicious!!
- January 25, 2010 at 7:15 AM
- Coralie Cederna Johnson said...
Perfect for all of us, including my vegetarian daughter and family! Love this!
- January 25, 2010 at 8:22 AM
- Cindy said...
Sounds and looks great.
cindy - January 25, 2010 at 8:24 AM
- Inspired by eRecipeCards said...
That is a terrific photo of a difficult to photograph dish.
I love black beans, and this sounds wonderful. Filing this away to make soon - January 25, 2010 at 8:42 AM
- Schnitzel and the Trout said...
I would love this soup. There is something about black beans that won't let me leave them alone. I could eat them almost everyday.
- January 25, 2010 at 8:44 AM
- La Table De Nana said...
Comfort food..It's pouring here..middle of winter..unusually so..This would just hit the spot~
- January 25, 2010 at 9:36 AM
- xinex said...
Thank you, Mary! I love this...Christine
- January 25, 2010 at 9:49 AM
- SmilingSally said...
This is my kinda food, Mary. Happy Blue Monday!
- January 25, 2010 at 9:55 AM
- Claudia said...
I could always go for a bowl of black bean soup. Always. I learned to love it at a NYC restaurant and have had a honeymoon with it ever since. So glad to have another recipe.
- January 25, 2010 at 10:22 AM
- Maria said...
This is my kind of soup.
- January 25, 2010 at 10:33 AM
- LV said...
I love all kinds of soups. Yours today will be a super meal for Blue Monday.
- January 25, 2010 at 10:49 AM
- gengen said...
Yummy food and the flower is pretty. Thanks for sharing. Mine is up also.
- January 25, 2010 at 10:53 AM
- Curious Lissa said...
Why Blue? This looks warm and yummy! I love black bean soup!
- January 25, 2010 at 10:55 AM
- Lynn said...
Your blog is lovely. What wonderful photographs! I love your header and your food philosophy, too. One perfect bite. Yum. I think that's what I am always seeking in my food, too. Thanks for sharing your beautiful site :)
- January 25, 2010 at 11:25 AM
- Twin Tables said...
Mary, this sounds great. I like the touch of vinegar to heighten the flavor. I just read a recipe for black bean soup made with red wine, so my eyes have been opened to the possibilites for modifying my beloved black bean soups!
- January 25, 2010 at 11:44 AM
- Chubskulit Rose said...
The soup looks tasty!
Blue Sky - January 25, 2010 at 12:15 PM
- EJ said...
Looks sumptuous and mouth watering.
Melting Icicles is my entry for Blue Monday! - January 25, 2010 at 1:27 PM
- Pam said...
I love black bean soup - this looks fantastic! The drop biscuits would have been tasty with this soup.
- January 25, 2010 at 1:52 PM
- NKP said...
Black bean soup sure hits the spot - I love how simple this is!
- January 25, 2010 at 3:00 PM
- Marice said...
that looks really yummy! :) thanks for sharing :)
u may view mine here - January 25, 2010 at 4:20 PM
- Juliana said...
Yummie, this soup with black beans and veggies, look absolutely delicious...so comforting, exactly right for this cold weather :-)
- January 25, 2010 at 8:20 PM
- Chef Aimee said...
I love black bean ANYTHING and this soup is making me drool!
- January 25, 2010 at 9:41 PM
- Alessandra said...
Great! I love bean soups, anytime! If I don't find black beans I suppose I could use borlotti or others???
- January 25, 2010 at 10:22 PM
- La Cuisine d'Helene said...
I love any soups. Thanks for sharing.
- January 25, 2010 at 11:05 PM
- Mary Bergfeld said...
Alessandra, this really will work better with black beans.
- January 26, 2010 at 12:12 AM
- Deb in Hawaii said...
Black bean soup is a favorite of mine--it looks delicious!
- January 26, 2010 at 2:40 AM
- Mags @ the Other Side of 50 said...
I love black bean soup and am always on the lookout for different ways to make it. We love heat too, but agree that there can be too much of a good thing.
- January 26, 2010 at 7:34 AM
- T.W. Barritt at Culinary Types said...
This is funny - last night (Monday) I was thinking I needed to make a quick black bean soup to battle Blue Monday. The recipe was from Everyday Food and contained, beans, tomatoes, corn and tortillas. It worked perfectly!
- January 26, 2010 at 9:42 AM
- bj said...
Hi, Mary...I can't wait to try this one. I am having about 20 or so folks over on Sunday..our home church group, and everyone is bringing sandwiches..a big pot of this would be PERFECT for them.
Thanks so much!!
xo bj - January 26, 2010 at 2:07 PM
- Katy ~ said...
I have never had this kind of soup, but I am a bean lover. This looks warm, nutritious, and satisfying. With all the dismal and dreary weather, this would certainly brighten the mood and cheer the belly. Thank you!
- January 27, 2010 at 4:33 AM
- My Little Space said...
Such hearty and comforting soup! Sounds perfect with the cheesy drop biscuits. hhmmm...mmm..
- January 28, 2010 at 4:53 AM


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1 In those days there was no king in Israel: and in those days the tribe of the Danites sought them an inheritance to dwell in; for unto that day all their inheritance had not fallen unto them among the tribes of Israel.
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9 And they said, Arise, that we may go up against them: for we have seen the land, and, behold, it is very good: and are ye still? be not slothful to go, and to enter to possess the land.
10 When ye go, ye shall come unto a people secure, and to a large land: for God hath given it into your hands; a place where there is no want of any thing that is in the earth.
11 And there went from thence of the family of the Danites, out of Zorah and out of Eshtaol, six hundred men appointed with weapons of war.
12 And they went up, and pitched in Kirjathjearim, in Judah: wherefore they called that place Mahanehdan unto this day: behold, it is behind Kirjathjearim.
13 And they passed thence unto mount Ephraim, and came unto the house of Micah.
14 Then answered the five men that went to spy out the country of Laish, and said unto their brethren, Do ye know that there is in these houses an ephod, and teraphim, and a graven image, and a molten image? now therefore consider what ye have to do.
15 And they turned thitherward, and came to the house of the young man the Levite, even unto the house of Micah, and saluted him.
16 And the six hundred men appointed with their weapons of war, which were of the children of Dan, stood by the entering of the gate.
17 And the five men that went to spy out the land went up, and came in thither, and took the graven image, and the ephod, and the teraphim, and the molten image: and the priest stood in the entering of the gate with the six hundred men that were appointed with weapons of war.
18 And these went into Micah's house, and fetched the carved image, the ephod, and the teraphim, and the molten image. Then said the priest unto them, What do ye?
19 And they said unto him, Hold thy peace, lay thine hand upon thy mouth, and go with us, and be to us a father and a priest: is it better for thee to be a priest unto the house of one man, or that thou be a priest unto a tribe and a family in Israel?
20 And the priest's heart was glad, and he took the ephod, and the teraphim, and the graven image, and went in the midst of the people.
21 So they turned and departed, and put the little ones and the cattle and the carriage before them.
22 And when they were a good way from the house of Micah, the men that were in the houses near to Micah's house were gathered together, and overtook the children of Dan.
23 And they cried unto the children of Dan. And they turned their faces, and said unto Micah, What aileth thee, that thou comest with such a company?
24 And he said, Ye have taken away my gods which I made, and the priest, and ye are gone away: and what have I more? and what is this that ye say unto me, What aileth thee?
25 And the children of Dan said unto him, Let not thy voice be heard among us, lest angry fellows run upon thee, and thou lose thy life, with the lives of thy household.
26 And the children of Dan went their way: and when Micah saw that they were too strong for him, he turned and went back unto his house.
27 And they took the things which Micah had made, and the priest which he had, and came unto Laish, unto a people that were at quiet and secure: and they smote them with the edge of the sword, and burnt the city with fire.
28 And there was no deliverer, because it was far from Zidon, and they had no business with any man; and it was in the valley that lieth by Bethrehob. And they built a city, and dwelt therein.
29 And they called the name of the city Dan, after the name of Dan their father, who was born unto Israel: howbeit the name of the city was Laish at the first.
30 And the children of Dan set up the graven image: and Jonathan, the son of Gershom, the son of Manasseh, he and his sons were priests to the tribe of Dan until the day of the captivity of the land.
31 And they set them up Micah's graven image, which he made, all the time that the house of God was in Shiloh.


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QuickBooks 2006: How to Add or Change Information After the Interview Is Completed
- Setting General Preferences
- Setting Desktop View Preferences
- Sorting Lists
- Displaying Lists on Forms
- Adding Accounts
- Using Account Numbers
- Adding Customers
- Displaying Detailed Customer Information
- Adding Vendors
- Adding Items in the List Window
- Types of Items
- Using Items on Forms
- Adding Information On-the-Fly
- Moving Items on a List
- Creating Subitems
- Editing Information on a List
- Using Notes to Enter Customer and Job Information
- Hiding Entries on Lists
- Using the Activities Menu on Your Lists
- Deleting Entries on a List
- Merging Entries on a List
- Printing Lists
- Searching for Transactions
- Generating a QuickReport
- Setting Accounting Preferences
What You'll Do
Set General Preferences
Set Desktop View Preferences
Sort a List
Display Lists on Forms
Add an Account
Use Account Numbers
Add Customers
Display Detailed Customer Information
Add Vendors
Add Items in the List Window
Add Information "On-the-Fly"
Move Items on a List
Create a Subitem
Edit Information on a List
Hide Entries on Lists
Delete Entries on a List
Merge Entries on a List
Print a List
Search for a Transaction
Generate a QuickReport
Set Accounting Preferences
In the first chapter, you learned how to set up your company using the EasyStep Interview. Because the interview gathers the basic start-up information necessary to use your QuickBooks program, you can now use QuickBooks on a daily basis in a style that fits your business needs, without having to continually re-enter those pieces of information.
That said, you might find that you need to enter more information into your QuickBooks company file after the interview is completed. Using the information presented in this chapter, you'll be able to customize your QuickBooks experience so that the program produces exactly the results your company requires as well as being able to add additional information that you might have skipped over or not thought of during the interview process.
QuickBooks uses lists to keep track of everything, including your chart of accounts, your company's vendors and customers, employees, jobs on which you're working, different options for terms of payment, payroll items that are used for paychecks, and more. Anything that's entered on a QuickBooks form is stored in a list. In this chapter, you'll learn how to add to lists, change information already existing on lists, change the placement of list entries, sort lists, remove entries from lists, and combine list entries. When you change an item on a list, those changes carry through to the forms you use in QuickBooks and the reports you create.
Setting General Preferences
QuickBook's general preferences affect the way the program works and provide you with an opportunity to set technical performance options, such as what happens when you press the Enter key, how information appears on your screen, and how the editing features work. After you've used QuickBooks for a while, you might want to revisit the general preferences and make changes to those preferences to make your time spent in QuickBooks easier or more efficient.
Set Personal General Preferences
- Open the Preferences dialog box by selecting Edit, Preferences.
- Click the General option on the left side of the Preferences dialog box.
- Click the My Preferences tab at the top of the dialog box if that tab is not already selected.
- Check the Pressing Enter Moves Between Fields box if you want to use the Enter key to move between fields the way the Tab key works; otherwise pressing Enter typically completes a transaction.
- Check the Automatically Open Drop-Down Lists When Typing box if you want QuickBooks to always display a list of options for your data fields.
- If Beep When Recording a Transaction is checked, you'll hear a "beep" sound every time you complete a transaction.
- If you want to type 1234 and have it appear as 12.34, check the Automatically Place Decimal Point box; otherwise 1234 will appear as 1,234.00.
- Checking the Warn When Editing option results in a pop-up box appearing every time you make changes to a previously saved transaction.
- The Warn When Deleting option causes a pop-up warning to appear whenever you attempt to delete a transaction or an item that hasn't been used.
- Check Bring Back All One Time Messages to restore those QuickBooks pop-up reminder messages that give you an option to check the box if you don't want to see the message again.
- If the QuickBooks pop-up sales pitch messages are sounding a bit too familiar, you can turn them off completely by checking this box (or uncheck if you want to start seeing them again).
- Check the Automatically Recall option if you want QuickBooks to read your mind. As soon as you start typing, QuickBooks finds the customer or vendor that matches your entry and fills in all related information.
- When you check the ToolTips option and then place your mouse pointer over a field where the text is too long for the field, QuickBooks displays the extended text.
- Select Use Today's Date As Default for new transactions, or you can choose the Use the Last Entered Date As Default box instead.
- Choose how you want QuickBooks to treat customized descriptions that you enter on forms—keep the description you enter on a form even if you change the item selection (Always), remove the descsription when an item is changed (Never), or Ask with each circumstance.
Set Company General Preferences
- With General selected on the left side of the Preferences dialog box, click the Company Preferences tab at the top of the box.
- Choose whether you prefer to have time shown in decimal or actual minutes format. The Minutes choice is significant if you use QuickBooks for tracking time.
- Check the Always Show Years As 4 Digits (1999) box, or uncheck the box if you want to display two-digit years.
- If you change vendor or customer information that appears on a form, QuickBooks will prompt you to update the records for that customer or vendor with the new information. Checking the last check box on the Company Preferences tab prevents QuickBooks from changing previously saved information.


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In digital editing, photographs are usually taken with a digital camera and input directly into a computer. Transparencies, negatives or printed photographs may also be digitized using a scanner, or images may be obtained from stock photography databases. With the advent of computers, graphics tablets, and digital cameras, the term image editing encompasses everything that can be done to a photo, whether in a darkroom or on a computer. Photo manipulation is often much more explicit than subtle alterations to color balance or contrast and may involve overlaying a head onto a different body or changing a sign's text, for examples. Image editing software can be used to apply effects and warp an image until the desired result is achieved. The resulting image may have little or no resemblance to the photo (or photos in the case of compositing) from which it originated. Today, photo manipulation is widely accepted as an art form.
There are several subtypes of digital image-retouching:
Technical retouching
Manipulation for photo restoration or enhancement (adjusting colors / contrast / white balance (i.e. gradational retouching), sharpness, noise, removing elements or visible flaws on skin or materials, …)
Creative retouching
Used as an art form or for commercial use to create more sleek and interesting images for advertisements. Creative retouching could be manipulation for fashion, beauty or advertising photography such as pack-shots (which could also be considered inherently technical retouching in regards to package dimensions and wrap-around factors). One of the most prominent disciplines in creative retouching is image compositing. Here, the digital artist uses multiple photos to create a single image. Today, 3D computer graphics are used more and more to add extra elements or even locations and backgrounds. This kind of image composition is widely used when conventional photography would be technically too difficult or impossible to shoot on location or in studio.


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Convert [custom_amount]Isle of Man Pound to North Korean Won
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Rule of thumb
When you are abroad and you just want to get a quick estimate, use this rule of thumb:
[rule_of_thumb currency1="IMP" currency2="KPW" currency1_name="Isle of Man Pound" currency2_name="North Korean Won"]
How to convert [custom_amount]Isle of Man Pound to North Korean Won
Converting currencies can be done through various channels. Currency exchange services at banks or online platforms offer a straightforward solution—simply input the amount and desired currency. Online converters and ATMs also provide convenient options, while credit cards automatically handle conversions during international transactions.
How much does it cost to convert IMP to KPW
The cost of converting IMP to KPW depends on the method chosen. Exchange services may charge fees or offer slightly different rates. Online platforms and ATMs may have transaction fees, and credit cards might include foreign transaction fees. It's essential to compare options and consider associated costs before deciding on a conversion method.
Isle of Man Pound to North Korean Wons conversion rates
Top Currency Pairings for Isle of Man Pound
How to transfer money? And how long does it take?
Peer-to-peer payment apps like Venmo or PayPal offer quick transactions. Wire transfers through banks are an option but can take a few days. Cryptocurrencies, such as Bitcoin or Ethereum, provide a decentralized alternative for transferring funds globally, offering speed and some degree of anonymity.
Look out for exchange scams
Look out for | Description |
Unofficial Currency Exchanges | Street individuals and kioks may offer attractive rates and/or give counterfeit currency. Use established offices for safety. |
Dynamic Currency Conversion | Some ATMs offer less favorable exchange rates. Opt for local currency to avoid extra fees during transactions. |
Overcharging at Exchange Offices | Tourist-heavy areas may charge higher fees. Compare rates and be aware of additional fees before transactions. |
Fake Banknote Switch | Be cautious during exchanges to prevent scammers from switching real currency with counterfeits. Count money carefully. |
Inflated Commissions | Exchange offices may have hidden fees. Inquire about the total cost, including commissions, before exchanging money. |
Currency Information
The IMP, also known as the International Monetary Point, is a digital currency that can be used as legal tender in several countries around the world. Although its acceptance is not widespread, some countries that recognize the IMP as legal tender include ABCland, XYZnation, and PQRstate. The IMP offers a convenient and secure digital payment solution for transactions within these nations.
KPW stands for the North Korean Won, the official currency of North Korea. It is only used as legal tender within North Korea and cannot be freely exchanged or used outside the country.
Cost of Living Comparison
When it comes to daily expenses, the cost of groceries and dining out plays a significant role. Here we look at the average weekly cost for basic groceries and dining out at a mid-range restaurant dinner for two people.
Location | Weekly Groceries | Dining Out for Two |
Isle of Man | €90 | €90 |
North Korea | €#N/A | €#N/A |
Keep in mind that these figures are approximations, and actual costs can vary based on specific locations and individual choices.


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On Thursday, blogger Monica Mingo posted about a new Cheerios commercial featuring an interracial family, noting that it was causing a stir and asking readers if it bothered them.
I watched and couldn't understand what about the video might be bothersome. As commenter Roslyn Holcomb wrote: "Cute. Causing a stir where? 1956?"
After clicking around the Web, I discovered that the issue was indeed the commercial's interracial-ness. People on YouTube and Reddit were salty because the ad seemed to push "race" in their face: "These videos encourage people to seek partners outside their racial group. It already happens too much ... for comfort. I shall eat Toasted Oats instead."
I can't show you more because the comments got uglier over on YouTube and the comment section for that video was shut down. But according to Tim Nudd at Adweek, the comments included "references to Nazis, 'troglodytes' and 'racial genocide.' "
Here's the thing: We're used to companies targeting minorities and jacking it up.
In May, for example, PepsiCo pulled a Mountain Dew ad — dubbed "the most racist commercial in history" by one critic — from all its online channels. The ad, part of a series of commercials by Tyler, The Creator, showed a cop pressing a battered woman with a crutch to pick out her assailant in a line-up that included a goat and five black men. (I never even understood what this commercial was supposed to be trying to tell me. But yeah, MISSTEP.)
And last year, Burger King pulled this commercial featuring hip-hop artist Mary J. Blige singing about their crispy chicken wrap:
The company says it pulled the ad for licensing and other reasons, but the crispy chicken ad was criticized by some for relying on greasy old stereotypes: Black people love them some fried chicken, they sho'nuf do! (Code Switch blogger Gene Demby recently explained the origin of that crispy fried trope.)
But with this Cheerios commercial, the company seems to have done everything right. Cute little girl. A mom, a dad. A box of Cheerios. Love, caring. The written statement I got from Camille Gibson, vice president of marketing for Cheerios, was as warm and fuzzy and inoffensive as the commercial itself: "At Cheerios, we know there are many kinds of families and we celebrate them all."
And still, there was blowback.
Too many black folks, not enough black folks. How does a company market to anyone in the era of social media when everyone is a critic? What can you do? *pulls hair, screams*
"Advertising is about appealing to people in some way that makes them buy your product or service," said Michael Burgi, features editor for Adweek. "Someone is always going to get their nose bent out of shape. You have to be careful of not offending people who have money in their pocket to spend."
But as Burgi pointed out, haters gonna hate (my words, not his). The bottom line is that great ad campaigns that feature minorities and interracial couples — such as the Cheerios commercial — are moving product for companies.
Fashion and issue advertising are areas likely to push the envelope, and Burgi reminded me about how multicultural Coca-Cola is in its advertising.
McDonalds, on the other hand, is very careful with its marketing, Burgi said, highlighting specific racial or ethnic groups such as Latinos, but rarely overlapping them the way the Cheerios commercial does.
"Many of McDonald's ads now feature only African-Americans," Burt Helm reported in a 2010 Bloomberg Businessweek story. "Of the 10 most-aired TV ads from the past 12 months, compiled by ad tracker Nielsen IAG, five had all-black casts. While the ads usually push specific products or deals, many use situations aimed directly at ethnic consumers."
But of course, McDonalds has also been accused of exploiting children of color in its marketing.
So now I turn to you, dear readers. With all the potential minefields, is there any way for a company to do this right? Tell me your ideas — and share examples where this was done well — down in the comments.
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Well, Robert McFadden is senior vice president of the Soufan Group. He's a 30-year veteran of U.S. federal law enforcement, and he spent many of those years in counterterrorism, and Mr. McFadden, a question I have for you is now that this very important suspect is in custody, what do you do? How do you question him? What do you do now?
ROBERT MCFADDEN: This, first of all, is the absolute optimal outcome as far as this phase of what's going on with this saga. The very first thing of paramount importance is if he is injured, if there are medical situation, and that will be taken care of, and it's not just for what may seem the intruder practical matter of being able to question him, but that's the way things are done. Medical care would be the first and foremost, OK?
So let's presume he's able to talk, he's medically clear, he's lucent, coherent. I have no doubt that an A-level team of interviewers will begin the questioning and first and foremost will be what other events may be in play, what other events are out there that we can disrupt and take down. Closely related to that, who else was involved, are there other co-conspirators? That has to be exhausted.
SIEGEL: Is there a good...
MCFADDEN: And then...
SIEGEL: Go ahead. I'm sorry.
MCFADDEN: No, I was going to say then following that would be something along the lines of taking him along the timeline, but not necessarily, though, for skilled interrogator depending on how it's going to go with those first two very, very careful or very important questions, you may have to go back.
SIEGEL: Let's say that there is another plot in play, and there are other conspirators. Is there a good track record for a suspect who's taken into custody talking about them?
MCFADDEN: Well, I know this won't be really satisfactory, but it depends, though, but again, in the hands of a skilled interviewer, an interrogator, combined with the information that's being fed into them which helps inform the line of questioning which is very, very important for results, but it may take some time, but that's the way it'll go.
You can think of it as kind of a helicopter circling the target, it may have to make a few passes but invariably will keep going back to those key questions.
SIEGEL: What's the worst thing that interrogators could do right now? What's the worst mistake they could make?
MCFADDEN: Well, the worst thing they could do is if there's not any kind of degree of rapport or accord right from the get-go, that could make it very, very difficult and just cause more time, and usually, what happens in a situation like this, though, Robert - or no, I shouldn't say usually, undoubtedly, there are other teams on standby. I've been in situations myself where a double team goes in there, but for some reason or another, it's just not clicking. For a major, major case like this, there are provisions where, hey, listen, you, it's nothing about pride or ego. You get the best in there and keep it going.
SIEGEL: So you go to the bullpen for relief then to see if it'll work better that way in the...
MCFADDEN: Exactly.
SIEGEL: ...interrogation. Well, thanks for talking with us again. So Robert McFadden of the Soufan Group. Transcript provided by NPR, Copyright NPR.


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DETROIT (AP) -- Reggie Bush wasn't a factor at all in the running game for the Detroit Lions on Thursday night.
But he was more than OK as a receiver.
Bush, the multi-purpose back brought in to provide a spark for Detroit this season, ran for a single yard on six carries, but he had five catches for 103 yards in a 40-9 victory over New England.
The Patriots' first-team offense, meanwhile, which was precise and efficient in the first two games of the exhibition season, was anything but in preseason game No. 3.
Tight end Zach Sudfeld and running backs Brandon Bolden and Shane Vereen lost fumbles and Tom Brady threw an interception in four of New England's first five possessions. The other possession was a three-and-out that ended with Zoltan Mesko's punt.
Brady played four series in the first two preseason games combined, completing 18 of his 20 passes for 172 yards and two touchdowns in two victories. But in a half of work Thursday at Ford Field, he was 16 of 24 for 185 yards and the second-quarter interception by Detroit cornerback Chris Houston.
Detroit starter Matthew Stafford also played the entire first half, and helped lead Detroit's first team to a better showing than it had in its first two exhibition efforts.
The starters played seven series in those games - a win over the Jets and a loss in Cleveland - and managed only a pair of field goals.
They produced three more field goals from David Akers against the Patriots, but also added Stafford's 9-yard touchdown toss to a diving Tony Scheffler in the end zone that gave the Lions a 10-0 lead 2 minutes into the second quarter.
Akers' first field goal, a 23-yarder, was set up by a Bush's 67-yard catch and run.
Stafford finished 12 of 25 for 166 yards, but did so again without top target Calvin Johnson.
The star wide receiver also missed last week's game in Cleveland, largely as a precaution. He has been bothered by a bruised knee.
Johnson, who caught three passes in Detroit's preseason opener Aug. 9 against New York, is expected to be ready to go once the regular season gets starts in two weeks.
Kellen Moore, who backed up Stafford in Shaun Hill's absence, led the Lions on a touchdown drive to open the second half, throwing a 22-yard scoring pass to tight end Joseph Fauria. That score, which gave the Lions a 23-3 lead, was sandwiched by Akers' field goals of 49 and 47 yards.
Hill sat out the game to rest as he did this week in practice.
Moore threw another TD pass, a 15-yarder, to wideout Micheal Spurlock in the fourth quarter.
Another of Detroit's key free-agent signings, defensive end Jason Jones, had a big game for the Lions, sacking Brady twice and recovering a fumble. And the oft-injured Louis Delmas, who returned after missing much of the preseason while recovering from a knee injury, also recovered a fumble.
Ryan Mallett directed the Patriots for the entire second half with New England's coaches opting not to play third-stringer Tim Tebow. A contingent of fans at the game broke into a "We want Tebow!" chant.
The former Heisman Trophy winner has passed poorly but run well in the preseason and is not considered a lock to make the team.
Both teams need to get down to the NFL-mandated 75 players by Tuesday. The Patriots finish the exhibition schedule Aug. 29 against the New York Giants, while the Lions play at Buffalo that evening. The final cut to 53 comes two days later.
NOTES: Detroit special teams ace Montell Owens fell to the turf without being touched during a second-quarter rushing attempt and had to be helped off the field after several minutes. He did not return. ... WR Kenbrell Thompkins led the Patriots in receiving with eight catches for 116 yards. ... Lions rookie punter Sam Martin had a 57-yard boot late in the first half that landed at the 5 before making an abrupt left turn and dribbling out of bounds inside the 1. ... A 9-yard pass from Mallett to RB James Develin accounted for New England's lone TD.


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Research Highlights
Top-down estimates of European CH4 and N2O emissions based on four different inverse models." Atmospheric Chemistry and Physics 15, no. 2 (2015): 715-736.
"TransCom N2O model inter-comparison – Part 2: Atmospheric inversion estimates of N2O emissions." Atmospheric Chemistry and Physics 14, no. 12 (2014): 6177-6194.
"Inverse modelling of European N2O emissions: assimilating observations from different networks." Atmos. Chem. Phys. 11, no. 5 (2011): 2381-2398.
"Inverse modeling of European CH4 emissions 2001–2006." Journal of Geophysical Research: Atmospheres 115, no. D22 (2010): D22309.
"Growth Rate, Seasonal, Synoptic, Diurnal Variations and Budget of Methane in the Lower Atmosphere." Journal of the Meteorological Society of Japan. Ser. II 87, no. 4 (2009): 635-663.