...If you are looking for a creative hobby full of self-expression and passion, screen printing may be right for you. From the tactile nature of the process, to the smell and bright colors of the inks, screen printing can be a sensuous experience. However, one of the most exciting aspect of screen printing is the ease that a beginner will find themselves becoming proficient and successful in the technique. With a low overhead for supplies, a high level of creativity and freedom of expression, not to mention the scalability as a practical business opportunity, screen printing offers the flexibility to either focus on personal fulfillment, or grow into a full scale business. Consider the following points before dismissing screen printing as a practical hobby. For most, the initial appeal of screen printing is the low cost required to get started. For as little as fifty dollars, one can purchase all the necessary components to immediately begin printing personalized designs. On top of that, no technology is required in creating your designs. You do not need a computer or expensive software to get started. Anything from dark paper, cardboard, or just a sheet of white paper and a black pen is all you need to get you on your way to creating your own t-shirts and posters. That being said, don't think that you need to be a graphic designer in order to create fun and exciting t-shirts. Whether you are creating the shirts to sell, or just for wearing around the house, the freedom...
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...What is 3D printing? 3D printing or additive manufacturing is a process of making three dimensional solid objects from a digital file. The creation of a 3D printed object is achieved using additive processes. In an additive process an object is created by laying down successive layers of material until the entire object is created. Each of these layers can be seen as a thinly sliced horizontal cross-section of the eventual object. How does 3D printing work? It all starts with making a virtual design of the object you want to create. This virtual design is made in a CAD (Computer Aided Design) file using a 3D modeling program (for the creation of a totally new object) or with the use of a 3D scanner (to copy an existing object). A 3D scanner makes a 3D digital copy of an object. 3d scanners use different technologies to generate a 3d model such as time-of-flight, structured / modulated light, volumetric scanning and many more. Recently, many IT companies like Microsoft and Google enabled their hardware to perform 3d scanning, a great example is Microsoft’s Kinect. This is a clear sign that future hand-held devices like smartphones will have integrated 3d scanners. Digitizing real objects into 3d models will become as easy as taking a picture. Prices of 3d scanners range from very expensive professional industrial devices to 30 USD DIY devices anyone can make at home. Processes and technologies Not all 3D printers use the same technology. There are several ways to print and...
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... US Dollar as world’s de-‐facto currency The modern US currency under the “Dollar Standard” is a FIAT currency but the underlined reality is that the world oil trade and the strength of US military backs the US Dollar. Source: w ww.beforeitsnews.com Demand for dollar is created by its “Petro-‐Dollar” status and mitigates the inflation to a large degree by distributing the consequences globally and not merely affecting United States. Essentially US writes the hot check and the world has to pay the bills. (When Will The Economy Collapse? 2013, July 24) This system is perfect till no one decides to twist the system like Iraq did in 2000 by selling oil in euros or Libya did by try pulling most of Africa off the dollar or like Iran is doing now. As long as US military is able to crush or intimidate any major oil producing nation that defies them, Petro-‐Dollar will ...
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...GEOG 4082 Exam 2 Growing debt vs. Dollar Hegemony The economic strength that the U.S achieved to reach Dollar hegemony has led us to gradually veer off into increasing the country’s current account deficits and large debt. It is becoming clear that the current massive U.S debt is directly connected to the Dollar’s hegemony and directly tied to the development of the financialization in the U.S. As a reserve currency fulfills world needs and has the function of a domestic currency, the favored country can build up debt for an extended period of time on a scale that would destroy any other country's currency. But this advantage has two sides to it. The dollar hegemony has allowed the U.S economy to decline quietly under the radars due to its ability to print money freely, which in turn has allowed the U.S fiscal and trade deficit to climb steeply in the past decade at an alarming rate. Globalization with the Dollar dominance took part in undermining the U.S manufacturing power and shifting America’s economy into a financialized direction. The dollar is held so massively in the world by so many countries in the world that it gives the U.S a great leverage to print more money without worrying about inflation as much as another nation engaging the same behavior. But lately the massive printing and lack of investment venues associated to all those dollars has been catching up and draining our possibility financialization expansion...
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...Zack Aldridge Cost Accounting May 2015 FinePrint Company In this scenario, you have John Johnson. Johnson is the owner of a well-known high quality printing company in Central Virginia. Johnson performs most of his business around the central Virginia area but will occasionally expand outside of that area to do some business. John Johnson has recently been faced with two offers. The first offer was one made by a friend of his, who owns a small printing company, which is also in Virginia. She had called Johnson to see if he could do a special printing job for her. The second offer he had was from another small time printing business owner who offered to Johnson to help work for FinePrint for pretty cheap. Johnson’s friend, Abbie Jenkins, wanted to work a deal with Johnson where she would pay him 10 dollars for every 100 brochures he printed for her. From the moment he got that offer, he knew that was pretty low but told Abbie he would consider. In the second offer, Ernst had offered to help Johnson out by printing brochures for a low price. The offer of 8 dollars for every 100 brochures didn’t sound too bad to Johnson. After a first glance at both if the offers, it would seem to me that the second offer would be the best option. Even Johnson initially even thought that sounded like a more attractive option. After the calculations, it is figured to be that accepting the first offer on the special order would be the more attractive option. The net income...
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...Business 3700 Assignment Information Systems Journal 2 November 20th 2013 2526 Words Table of Contents page Part 2A Use of Near Field Communication with POS Information Systems 3 Part 2B The World in 3-D 6 Sources Cited 11 Part 2A Use of Near Field Communication with POS Information Systems Near Field Communication is a new wireless technology that enables data transmission between two objects when they are within inches of each other. Smartphones & tablets enabled with NFC can exchange data with other NFC devices, or read information from smart tags embedded in posters, stickers and other products. The most interesting application for businesses is how it can be used for transactions. Many credit cards are NFC enabled with their EMV chips. Acording to EMVco “EMV chip-based payment cards, also known as smart cards, contain an embedded microprocessor, a type of small computer. The microprocessor chip contains the information needed to use the card for payment, and is protected by various security features. Chip cards are a more secure alternative to traditional magnetic stripe payment cards” (emvco.com, 2013). For fast transactions, the “tap” function of some POS (point of sale) systems is in fact a function of the NFC technology. In the case of using an NFC enabled smartphone (eg. Android Galaxy 3s and google wallet) or payment card (eg. Visa) with a NCR SelfServ Checkout at Dominion the process for the transaction...
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...3D printing economic questions and considerations 3D printing economic questions and considerations Definition Three dimensional printing refers to a procedure that employs the formation of solid three dimensional objects that can take the form of any shape desired based on the designs of a digital model. In order to achieve a three dimensional print output, one is required to utilize the additive procedure that involves the use of successive material layers that are laid in arrangement such that different shapes are displayed. There have been considerations of three dimensional printing as technique of traditional machining that greatly relies on material removal through use of methods such as drilling and cutting which is part of the subtractive procedure. I) History of 3D printing technology The historical development and context of 3D printing technology Three dimensional printing has existed for over thirty years, long before it was popularized. From the 1980s this technology utilized the inclusion of a layer fused in powdered material with the combination of a laser as well as dispersion of plastic that was melted through a nozzle system and resin that was photo-cursed. Nonetheless, three dimensional printers remained expense ice and where characterized as being sluggish with inefficiencies as the industry redeveloped at a slow pace during that era (Lanzetta & Sachs, 2003). The rapid popularization and growth of three dimensional printing begun only after the start...
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...3D printing economic questions and considerations Charles Hope DeVry University 3D printing economic questions and considerations Definition Three dimensional printing refers to a procedure that employs the formation of solid three dimensional objects that can take the form of any shape desired based on the designs of a digital model. In order to achieve a three dimensional print output, one is required to utilize the additive procedure that involves the use of successive material layers that are laid in arrangement such that different shapes are displayed. There have been considerations of three dimensional printing as technique of traditional machining that greatly relies on material removal through use of methods such as drilling and cutting which is part of the subtractive procedure. I) History of 3D printing technology The historical development and context of 3D printing technology Three dimensional printing has existed for over thirty years, long before it was popularized. From the 1980s this technology utilized the inclusion of a layer fused in powdered material with the combination of a laser as well as dispersion of plastic that was melted through a nozzle system and resin that was photo-cursed. Nonetheless, three dimensional printers remained expense ice and where characterized as being sluggish with inefficiencies as the industry redeveloped at a slow pace during that era (Lanzetta & Sachs, 2003). The rapid popularization and growth of three dimensional...
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...Jeremy Breland Jenica Draney English 101-003 6-23-2014 Print the World of Tomorrow 3D Printing is the manufacturing process of the future brought to your home today. It all begins with acquiring the printing device, it comes in kits, complete devices, or even your buddy with their own printer could “print you off” a copy of their device. All you would need after getting your printer set up would extra polymer spools, a computer with the program to translate the instructions of the build, and the digital instructions for your build. 3D Printing is the process of using a computer controlled printing head that travels along the X,Y, and Z axis that leave layers of molten plastic or bio organic material on a flat surface or The prices of 3D Printers vary by model, make and the company who makes it. The cheapest home built device may cost between 150-300 dollars to professional built devices ranging from 6000 to 48,000 dollars. The process of selecting which device is right for your needs depends on a lot of factors; your price range, type of computer, what you will be manufacturing, how big the item is you would like to make, availability of resources, and your mind, the sky is the limit. Currently 3D Printing is only available in most 1st World Nations as the price, materials, technology, and power are present. However as power sources and materials become more available in poorer regions this technology will spread, making it available to print and manufacture anything...
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...on the rise is three dimensional printing. Three dimensional printers are machines that can take a shapefile or design created in a computer-aided design software, CAD, and produce the custom designed image into a working test product. Three dimensional printing has taken manufacturing to a new level due to the ease of producing prototypes. Companies have harnessed this technology and used it to produce actual size prototypes that can be physically held and interpreted before producing. These prototypes can also benefit by being a “dummy” for creating injection molds. Indeed this technological advance is a great hype and improvement in the world of production saving time and money in the long run; however, the question is raised, can this epidemic be harnessed by everyday users in their home? There are both pros and cons to the use of three dimensional printers that need to be addressed before the decision can be made of whether this advancement is sensible or not. Nick Allen from Gizmodo.com is very strong on his article expressing the cons to the issue. On the other hand, Christopher Barnatt, from his website Explainingthefuture.com, takes more of a liberal stand to the issue at hand. Three dimensional printer pose numerous negative effects to the world. While this technology may seem cool, new, and intuitive, the idea of owning such printer at home may actually be a far cry from reality. The printers with the capability of printing in three dimensions use a mass...
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...Discussions Printing press has allowed information to be spread quickly and accurately. This was particularly useful for communication between scientists, and it also gave authors more prominence and boosted literacy rates by making the printed word ubiquitous. That’s why, even as the printing press gives way to new technologies, its impact on society can’t be ignored. Printing is not something one may think of often, but it does impact our lives everyday. From the morning newspaper to church on Sundays, printing is important to our society. Without printing we wouldnt have books, papers, magazines or many other information tools. To truly understand printing one must look at the machines, processes and technology that has shaped its history. Technology has impacted every industry, but perhaps has really improved the printing industry. The introduction of computers make setting up type and tone much easier. Laser printing and digital printing have sent the process to new heights, allowing printers to do more than ever. High definition abilities make todays printed material of the highest quality ever seen. With the combination of new advances in machinery, processes and technology the printing industry has grown and changed. It is an important part of daily life and with its evolution through history has become even better. As art is said to be a mirror of mood, so are the values of the time reflected in art of an era. The dynamics of the printing have changed dramatically...
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...resources that will be used to make this training successful but there are certain task that must be outsourced. The internal resource includes one resource from project management, two resources from the training department, two resources from human resources, and two subject matter specialist from the IT department. External resources include three resources from a printing company and two resources from a travel agency. The overall cost of the wages for the human resources to complete the Being Compliant training project total $9,700 dollars. Material Resources Cost: Material costs include the materials for training packages, note-taking materials, and registration material. The material and printing cost are estimated at $1000. Traveling Expenses: The Human Resource Department has identified 25 branch managers that will be required to attend the training. The travel expenses will include round-trip airfare, two night hotel stays, and transportation to and from the hotel. Airfare is estimated at $250 per person for round trip economy tickets. Airfare costs total are estimated at $6,300 dollars. Hotel room rates are estimated at $125 at night based on single occupancy. The estimated totals for hotel cost are $6,500. The transportation costs for the trainees is estimated at $500...
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...The Inevitable Economic Collapse Prelude “All truth passes through three stages. First, it is ridiculed. Second, it is violently opposed. Third, it is accepted as being self-evident.” – Arthur Schopenhauer Unless you have been living in a cave or been in a coma the last five years, it should be blatantly obvious (even to the casual observer) that the U.S. Economy is near implosion. The meltdown of 2008 was child’s play compared to what is lurking on the horizon. While the government artificially stimulates the economy by printing new money and propping up the stock market to make things appear rosy, economists are sounding the alarm to get ready for the biggest economic collapse in the history of America. It is not about pessimism or optimism, it is about the facts. The truth is that America is bankrupt at every level and no amount of bailouts, stimulus packages, budget cuts, or tax increases will get us out of the debt hell we have created. So, what is really going on with our economy and how did we get in this mess? What options do we have? What are the consequences of those options? Economics 101: Deficit vs. National Debt Deficit is basically the shortcomings in the budget for any given year. If the government has $300 billion in available funds and it spends $350 billion, it has a deficit of $50 billion. At the end of that year, what happens to the $50 billion owed? It gets rolled over...
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...Long ago the gold standard made sense for America, but not today. America has been off the gold standard for 40 years and for good reason, since the U.S. stopped allowing dollars to be converted into gold. The United States started printing more dollars to finance war expenses and in turn caused too much money to be in circulation and inflation. Everyone realized that the U.S. could not possibly have enough gold to back all of the greenbacks in circulation. If foreign investors decided to cash in their dollars for gold, it would bankrupt the U.S. President Nixon decided in 1971 to decree that the U.S. dollar was no longer redeemable for gold. Since that decree we have been on a fiat system, which basically means that the value of money is determined by supply and demand for money, goods, and services. If we returned to a gold standard, it would constrict the government’s ability to manage the economy. The FED would no longer be in control of our monies and interest rates, which would be a good thing. This would cause our government to enforce fiscal discipline, a balanced budget, and limit government intervention. We could not return to a gold standard if the rest of the world did not. If we did, we would have to pay off all our debts to other countries in gold, because they do not want our dollars. It would essentially bankrupt us just as it would have if we would have stayed with the gold standard. Gold Standard The gold standard sounds good on paper. Gold does not fluctuate...
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...government with debt. The truth is that the U.S. government only goes into debt if it chooses to. Theoretically, one day that U.S. government could simply decide to print as many U.S. dollars as it wants and pay off all government debts. But under the current system that is not allowed. The Federal Reserve creates money out of thin air. The Federal Reserve devalues our currency. Since the Federal Reserve was created in 1913, the U.S. dollar has lost 96 percent of its purchasing power. The truth is that just a two percent inflation rate will wipe out half of your purchasing power within a single generation. The Federal Reserve manipulates the U.S. economy by setting national interest rates. By keeping rates high or low, the Federal Reserve has the power to create economic growth or to destroy it. The Federal Reserve also controls the national money supply. They can pump trillions into the economy or pull trillions out without being accountable to anyone. This can have disastrous consequences. The Federal Reserve has become far too powerful. The...
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