APRIL 2013
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About the cover: National Signs (Houston) built the entry that won Best of Show in the 2013 International
Sign Contest. Jerry Built Burgers, a small Houston hamburger chain that emphasizes locally raised, natural
ingredients, was the client. For more information, see page 92
FEATURES
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The 2013 International Sign Contest
by Steve Aust
Plus the new Readers’ Choice award!
106 Leasing Equipment
by Darek Johnson
Examine the contract.
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108 The ISA Sign Expo 2013 Preview
by Wade Swormstedt
Look for exhibitors with ads in this issue.
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COLUMNS and DEPARTMENTS
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ST Update by Steve Aust
Toji on ADA contrast, a different Hepburn
Technology Update by Darek Johnson
Google and rabbit’s-foot juju
Cut your ink costs by Dean Derhak
Go light on the light ink.
Vinyl Apps by Steve Aust
Bet on Vegas wraps.
Strictly Electric by Tom Gianni
The big “Guy” in Times Square
LED Update by Dr. M. Nisa Khan
Her new book broadens LED understanding.
Software Update by Theresa Jackson
Photoshop® and controlling file sizes
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Technology Review by Chris and Kathi Morrison
Roland’s VersaArt RE-640 printer
Technology Review by Chris and Kathi Morrison
Mutoh’s ValueJet 1204PLUS printer
Sign Museum News by Tod Swormstedt
The deadline for auction bidding is April 6!
New Products by Wade Swormstedt
Product Showcase: Power Supplies
Industry News by Wade Swormstedt
Advertising Index
Editorially Speaking by Wade Swormstedt
And the sign industry . . . ?
Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Signs of the Times - April 2013