Answers for the riddles

Monday's Riddle-What is black when you buy it, red when you use it, and gray when you throw it away? coal

Tuesday's Riddle-You can hold it without using your hands or arms. What is it? breath

Wednesday's Riddle-There is an electric train going 30 miles and hour north when the wind is going east which way does the steam blow? it's an electric train so no steam

Thursday's Riddle-Whats Bigger that the Universe?
Dead People eat it.
Alive People cant eat it. What am I? Nothing

Friday's Riddle-2 fathers and 2 sons go fishing. Each of them catches one fish. So why do they bring home only 3 fishes? Three generations: grandfather, father, and son

Saturday's Riddle-When you have me, you feel like sharing me. But, if you do share me, you don’t have me. What am I? Secret

Sunday's Riddle-A man was to be sentenced, and the judge told him, "You may make a statement. If it is true, I'll sentence you to four years in prison. If it is false, I'll sentence you to six years in prison." After the man made his statement, the judge decided to let him go free. What did the man say? He said that you'll sentence me for six years in prison. Since it's true, the judge can't sentence him for four years. And he was lying then you would still be telling the truth because she would still sentence him for six years. The judge just let him go.

How to use large format graphics in decorating?

Though large format graphics are not as popular in decorating as other materials, large format prints can still make a room look amazing.

For example art reproductions, like this one from Cheryl Myrbo and Tim Settimi (on the left), can enable you to get any fine piece of art in the world. With the ability to print on canvas, Speedpro is able to hit any color or image you need to make your picture right.

For inquiries on Sheryl Myrbo and Tim Settimi's works of art, please visit, http://home.earthlink.net/~cherylmyrbo.

Another helpful large format decorating tip is wall murals.
Turn your whole room into a forest to get a relaxing feel. From cut vinyl to full colored panels, large format printers are also able to get your wall into the image you're looking for. Whether it is simple tree branches (from the left), wall murals can change the feel and look of your room.

Remember, there is special vinyl out there for wall graphics. So before your decide on using a large format printer, make sure you know what material it's being printed on and the adhesive strength. You don't want to have a wall mural that once you peal it off, the paint comes with it.
If you have any questions on what particular vinyl should be used, you can email me at sbailey@speedpro.com. I've actually used some cut vinyl to decorate my friend's hallway. I'll try to get some pictures up on that project.

If you need any decorating tips with large format graphics or have questions, you can also check out our website, www.speedprometroatlanta.com.


*Tree wall decal is from Bada$$ Custom Decals

The Rolling Memorial

September 11th-the day the world stopped.

Remembering those who have fought for our country and serviced during our nation's trying times brought back a sense of strength and togetherness that was once forgotten. As citizens of the United States of America, our courage and strength was tested on 9/11. And as a nation, we prevailed. On September 11th, we showed the world what Americans were made out of-determination, strength, courage, compassion, love, and pride for our country.

Last week, I received an email from my boss. It talked about a trucker who painted his cab and trailer with the names of all those who lost their lives on 9/11.

The trucker's name is John Holmgren from Shafer, Minn. He has been 'pulled over' numerous times just so the troopers can get their picture taken with the truck. Here are some pictures of his:

Car Wrap Maintenance

Congratulations! You finally got your car wrapped! The install took a while but the images line up perfectly and you're proud that your graphic looks WONDERFUL on your car. You pull out of the parking lot only to be caught behind a truck hauling dirt. Now the dirt hitting your freshly wrapped car. How will you clean it? What's the maintenance on car wraps?

Easy, here are the Dos and Don'ts of car wrap maintenance:

Do hand wash your car.
- Remember to avoid using ammonia and/or bleach based cleansers like Windex, 409, and etc.
- Use a mild liquid detergent and water solution to wash the graphic. You can slo use a soft brush, rag, or sponge to help clean some of the stuck on dirt.
-Try to avoid an unnecessary scrubbing, and you should be alright.

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Do not go through an automatic car wash with brush systems. By going through an automatic car wash, some of the problems that might occur are:

· Brushes can catch a loose edge of the car wrap and cause more damage to the car and to the wrap.

· Brushes can dull or scratch the finish of the graphic.

Remember if you have questions about the material or maintenance, contact your installer or printer. Besides that have fun in your new wrapped car!!!!

* Picture provided by http://workexposedblog.com/2008/12/page/2/

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• Remember to avoid using ammonia and/or bleach based cleansers like Windex, 409, and etc.
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Advertising Bloopers

Before you make your final decisions on advertisements, double check what you're graphics, logos, and catch-phrases are saying. Here are some advertising bloopers:

• In Taiwan, the translation of the Pepsi slogan "Come alive with the Pepsi Generation" came out as "Pepsi will bring your ancestors back from the dead."
• Also in Chinese, the Kentucky Friend Chicken slogan "finger-lickin' good" came out as "eat your fingers off."
• The American slogan for Salem cigarettes, "Salem-Feeling Free," got translated in the Japanese market into "When smoking Salem, you feel so refreshed that your mind seems to be free and empty."
• When Parker Pen marketed a ballpoint pen in Mexico, its ads were supposed to say "It won't leak in your pocket and embarrass you." However, the company mistakenly thought the Spanish work "embarazar" meant embarrass. Instead the ads said that "It won't leak in your pocket and make you pregnant."
• In Italy, a campaign for Schweppes Tonic Water translated the name into Schweppes Toilet Water.
• In an effort to boost orange juice sales in predominantly continental breakfast eating England, a campaign was devised to extoll the drink's eye-opening, pick-me-up qualities. Hence the slogan, "Orange Juice. It gets your pecker up."

*All the bloopers and blunders were provided by http://www.tealdragon.net/humor/ads/ad_bloop.htm

Riddle Week

This week starts Riddle Week at Speedpro Atlanta. These are just so fun and challenging. See if you can beat my score. I only got one right. I'll update this blog entry every day with a new riddle. If you want to know the answer, email me at sbailey@speedpro.com, and I'll email it to you.

Monday's Riddle-What is black when you buy it, red when you use it, and gray when you throw it away?

Tuesday's Riddle-You can hold it without using your hands or arms. What is it?

Wednesday's Riddle-There is an electric train going 30 miles and hour north when the wind is going east which way does the steam blow?

Thursday's Riddle-Whats Bigger that the Universe?
Dead People eat it.
Alive People cant eat it. What am I?

Friday's Riddle-2 fathers and 2 sons go fishing. Each of them catches one fish. So why do they bring home only 3 fishes?

Saturday's Riddle-When you have me, you feel like sharing me. But, if you do share me, you don’t have me. What am I?

Sunday's Riddle-A man was to be sentenced, and the judge told him, "You may make a statement. If it is true, I'll sentence you to four years in prison. If it is false, I'll sentence you to six years in prison." After the man made his statement, the judge decided to let him go free. What did the man say?

Good Luck!

Different Large Format Printing Ideas

When people think of printing, they think of catalogs, brochures, or business cards-offset printing. When people think of large format printing, they think of banners. However like offset printing, large format digital printing has many other sectors too-like backlit signs, trade show displays, and vehicle wraps. These are just some of the basic services of large format printing.

Coloring outside the Lines

Because many people think of large format printing as banners, they fail to see how large format printing can be helpful. Though offset printing creates the informational materials for the business, large format printing creates the promotional/advertising materials for the business.

For example, vehicles wraps…


Vehicle wraps are helpful on catching anyone’s eye. From being stuck in traffic to parking at a store, your business advertisement is showcased 24/7.

Some other great advertising ideas…


Picture Above: Branding/Promoting on printed awnings

Picture Above: Window Graphics


Picture Above: Custom Printed Photo Booth

The Different Types of Vehicle Graphics

When looking for a vehicle graphic, know your options. Going to a print/sign shop that might not have too much experience in vehicle graphics, might not know what suits you the best..



There are many options, styles, and types of vehicle graphics:

• Full Wrap-a full wrap is covering all of the vehicle including roof/hood/and bumpers.
• Partial Wrap-the more economical wrap, doesn’t cover all or most of the vehicle, it may cover half the vehicle.
• Decals-more individual pieces, they can range from bumper stickers to covering a tailgate. Much smaller than a partial and full wrap.
• Perforated Windows-covering your back or side windows with a mesh adhesive film, you will still be able to see through it and great way to promote your business to the person behind you.
• Magnets-magnets with your business information on them, can easily be taken off and stuck back on.

Remember to also see what their warranty is. Sometimes installers forget to put sealer on the graphic vinyl edge causing it to lift up and not stick on right.

However, once said and done, you'll have an amazing graphic to will impact drivers everywhere.