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Signs We All Should Know

Heart Attack Warning Signs

• Chest Discomfort - Most heart attacks involve discomfort in the center of the chest that lasts more than a few minutes, or that goes away and comes back.  It can feel like uncomfortable pressure, squeezing, fullness or pain.
• Discomfort in other areas of the upper body. - Symptoms can include pain or discomfort in one or both arms, the back, neck, jaw, or stomach.
• Shortness of Breath - May occur with or without chest discomfort.
• Other Signs - These may include breaking out in a cold sweat, nausea, or lightheadedness.

If you or someone you're with has one or more of these signs, don't wait  - Call 9-1-1.

Source:  Various websites on the Internet.  Learn more about the American Heart Association's efforts to reduce death caused by cardiovascular disease.

Top searches with the keyword - POLITICAL

According to Yahoo the top 10 searches for the month of January 2006 on the term - Political, were:

Results for: political

Term	Searches this month
political cartoon	48346
political	23177
political humor	15536
political satire	13219
political commentary	11826
political parodies	11307
political humor site	11296
political party	10872
political organization	10148
political joke	10135

Political Campaign Products

News Release (January 29, 2006): www.SignOutfitters.com now has political campaign products organized in an easy to use web directory.  New products are being added daily.  The directory can be viewed at, Political Campaign Products.  This directory will feature products ranging from yard signs to lapel stickers to banners and pennant strings.  Order political signs on-line and add theme based bumper stickers and car magnets to your order at a reduced price.

Theme Based Political Campaign Advertising Strategy

Send a consistent message to the voting public with theme based products.  Match the look and colors of your political yard signs, magnetic car signs and political bumper stickers.  This will keep your exposure to a maximum at a minimal price helping you with your victory.  Keep the look and message the same on all products.  In retail advertising this is called branding your product.  Your consumers (the voting public) will recognize your advertising by your colors and designs.  Even if they can not read a bumper sticker as well as a large sign it will still be effective, because you have "branded" your political campaign.

From www.Signoutfitters.com you can order political campaign car magnets and political bumper stickers at a reduced price.

Political campaign car magnets can be made to match your yard sign.  The standard size for car magnets is 24" wide x 12" tall.  This size will fit most vehicle doors.  Make sure to measure, magnets to not stick well or look good when they are applied of car door mouldings or strong body accents.

Political Bumper Stickers.  Can also be made to match your political yard sign.  The standard size for bumper stickers is 11.5" wide x 3" tall.

Send a consistent message to the voting public with theme based products.  Match the look and colors of your political yard signs, magnetic car signs and political bumper stickers.  This will keep your exposure to a maximum at a minimal price helping you with your victory.  Keep the look and message the same on all products.  In retail advertising this is called branding your product.  Your consumers (the voting public) will recognize your advertising by your colors and designs.  Even if they can not read a bumper sticker as well as a large sign it will still be effective, because you have "branded" your political campaign.

From www.Signoutfitters.com you can order political campaign car magnets and political bumper stickers at a reduced price.

Political campaign car magnets can be made to match your yard sign.  The standard size for car magnets is 24" wide x 12" tall.  This size will fit most vehicle doors.  Make sure to measure, magnets to not stick well or look good when they are applied of car door mouldings or strong body accents.

Political Bumper Stickers.  Can also be made to match your political yard sign.  The standard size for bumper stickers is 11.5" wide x 3" tall.

We are always looking for a good promotional advertising product and we found one - Keyboard Calendars.

Image controlling the most valuable advertising space on your customers desktop.

We are always on the look out for promotional products that actually might promote our business day after day.  Think about the last pen a vendor gave you.  Where is that pen now?  Probably in a drawer out of site and out of mind - not doing much good for the vendor.

In my view keyboard calendars are different.  First of all they are very handy - everyone needs a calendar.  Secondly, they are placed either on the top of the monitor or on the computer keyboard with a removable adhesive that does not leave a residue when the calendar is removed.

The best part yet is that monitor calendars are cheap - only $0.37 each when purchased in quantities of 500.

What is the difference between a static cling decal and a pressure sensitive vinyl decal?

Static cling vinyl is a highly plasticized vinyl film that does not require an adhesive to adhere to polished or smooth surfaces such as glass or mirrors. Static cling decals are easy to remove and do not leave any adhesive residue.  This material is recommended for indoor use only.  Static decals have a release liner on the back and do not require any special skills or tools to install.  Static cling decals with static on the back are ideal for point of purchase promotions.  Static cling decals with static on the face can be placed on windows in businesses or homes.  Custom static decals are normally produced in bulk runs and are screen printed for durability.  Typical uses include:  point of purchase promotions, clubs and organizations, annual membership decals, store hours and monthly specials.

Pressure sensitive vinyl decals are flexible, scuff resistant, plasticized films. Vinyls will stretch and shrink slightly. They are for indoor or outdoor use.  Pressure sensitive vinyl decals have premask on one surface and a release liner on the other.  More difficult to apply then static decals.  Require the use of a squeegee.  Pressure sensitive custom decals can be produced in small runs on a vinyl cutter/plotter at your local sign shop.  Normally difficult to remove and will leave an adhesive residue.  Typically used for:  small business markings, security alarm companies, landscape companies, general contractors, hard hat decals and auto dealers.

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How to Get Free OSHA Posters and Signs

According to OSHAs website: "Recently, we have been hearing of numerous complaints from employers who have received “official looking” announcements and—in some cases—threatening notices from various companies requiring that employers must purchase OSHA documents from them in order to remain in compliance with OSHA rules and regulations."

We have seen these solicitations and hopefully this post will help you avoid unnecessary costs.

FREE From OSHA	Free OSHA Workplace Posters & Publications from the U.S. Department of Labor  (These links will take you to the US Department of Labor website).
	Free For the Asking   more...
	Download or Order the Free OSHA Workplace Poster: English | Spanish	Download or Order other Free OSHA publications and posters
OSHAs publications and posters are available free to anyone who asks simply by visiting the publications page on the agencys Web site at http://www.osha.gov/pls/publications/pubindex.list. The publications, posters, fact sheets, etc., can be ordered through the publications office or, in most cases, downloaded directly from the OSHA Web site. Employers in states operating OSHA-approved state plans should obtain and post the states equivalent poster.  (See the State Programs link on OSHAs webpage for a list of these states and contact information.) For a complete OSHA sign guide and items for purchase visit www.SignOutfitters.com.

Braille Sign Specifications

Standard Braille signage makes it easy for everyone to comply with ADA Laws (Americans with Disabilities Act).  Braille signs are made of high impact styrene that can be used indoors or outdoors. All pictograms, borders, lettering and Braille are raised 1/32". ADA signs have radius corners and double faced tape on the back. Braille signs from www.signoutfitters.com are available in; white lettering and graphics on a blue field, white lettering and graphics on a black field, black letters and graphics on a taupe field.

Handicap Parking Sign Specifications

Handicap Sign model G-42
Originally uploaded by Swim Bum.

Most Handicap Parking Signs are available in two styles: (1) BE Powder coated painted steel and, (2) RA engineer grade reflective sheeting on Aluminum. BE style handicapped parking signs are economically priced and ideal for installations where reflectivity is not needed. The RA style handicapped parking sign will reflect at night when hit by light. Aluminum handicap parking sign will never rust. SignOutfitters.com has over 300 of the most popular styles of traffic and parking signs - in stock and ready for fast shipment.

• Size: 12 inches wide x 18 inches high
• Color: White copy on Blue field
• Corners: 1 1/2 inch radius
• Holes: Two 3/8 inch holes top and bottom centered, inset 1 1/2 inches
• Legend: HANDICAPPED PARKING (with Accessible Symbol)

Handicap Parking Sign are available in two styles:

1. BE Powder Coated Paint on 18 Gauge Steel Handicapped Sign - These economical metal handicap signs are 3/64 inches thick (18GA) and sprayed with a polyester powder coated, baked on paint.  Steel signs have an average lifespan of 5 years.  These metal signs are ideal in a situation where reflectivity is not needed.
2. RA Engineer Grade Reflective Sheeting on .080 Aluminum Handicapped Sign - This material will reflect at night when light hits it.  Signs are .080 inches thick with an engineer grade reflective sheeting applied over the surface.  Aluminum handicap signs will never rust and have an average lifespan of 7 years.  Signs meet most State and Federal D.O.T. specifications.

Some of our most popular signs are Handicap Parking Signs (40 different sign styles) and No Parking Signs (80 different sign styles). We also stock state specific handicapped parking signs for most states including California, Florida, Connecticut, New Jersey, Pennsylvania and New York.

SignOutfitters.com also has a large selection of ADA Compliant Braille Signs - in stock.