Antalis book of 12: what designers think about paper

29 sep 2016

Categorie: Design,Marketing/Advertising,Publishing

Book of 12 is a publication by paper distributor Antalis about the role of paper in our digital world. Below are a few quotes from this worthwhile publication:

Deciding on a paper is as important as choosing a typeface or a color.

It’s easier to feel that you can own a message when it is printed on paper.

These are just a couple of quotes from the 12 graphic designers from different countries, interviewed by French writer and art director Véronique Vienne. She did this for Antalis who created 12 notebooks on paper in the digital world. The notebooks were printed on creative paper from Arjowiggins.
Do designers think the role of paper is important for their designs? You will find the answer in the Book of 12 and it is an overwhelming yes. Paper is a unique medium. Fact is that information on paper is better remembered than information on a screen.
More information and how to order via this link.

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Antalis Book of 12: Hoe ontwerpers over papier denken

29 sep 2016

Categorie: Design/Typografie,Reclame/Marketing

>Book of 12 is een publicatie van papierdistributeur Antalis over de rol van papier in onze digitale wereld. Enkele quotes uit deze leerzame publicatie:

“Papier is emotie: Het ruikt, knispert, is tastbaar en voelbaar”
“Alleen met het juiste papier kun je een boodschap overbrengen”. “Papier is emotie”.

Dit zijn enkele quotes van 12 grafische ontwerpers uit verschillende landen. De Franse schrijfster en art director Véronique Vienne interviewde de ontwerpers in opdracht van papierdistributeur Antalis over de rol van papier in een digitale wereld. De interviews en het ontwerp van hun werk werden gebundeld in 12 notitieboekjes op het creatief papier van Arjowiggins, die tezamen het Book of 12 vormen.
Vinden de ontwerpers dat papier een boodschap versterkt? Hun antwoord in het Book of 12 is eenduidig – papier blijft een bijzonder medium. Het is een feit dat je geheugen informatie op papier beter vasthoudt dan informatie van een beeldscherm.

Meer informatie en gratis bestellen via deze link http://www.bo12.com

Bron: Papiernieuws #4 – Monsterkamer.nl

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Canon toont nieuwste versie van Océ TrueProof proofing software op Graph Expo

28 sep 2016

Categorie: Diversen,productie innovatie

Een pixel-exact preview waar de operator het register en de stand van een opdracht in WYSIWYG kan controleren is cruciaal voor een ongestoorde productie. Met Océ TrueProof V5 kunnen voor de Océ productie printers al deze zaken op een beeldscherm gecontroleerd worden of als een hard-copy geprint worden op een Canon image PROGRAF printer. Lees meer over deze proofing oplossing in onderstaand persbericht.

Canon U.S.A. Showcasing Enhanced Version of Proofing Solution Software at Graph Expo 16

Canon U.S.A., is showcasing — for the first time in the U.S. — Océ’s next generation of proofing solutions software for digital production printing, Océ’s TrueProof V5, at Graph Expo 16.

Océ TrueProof V5 is positioned to become an industry-leading digital proofing solution for companies around the nation. Customers who have to produce large quantities of statements, direct mailings, books, or brochures are looking for outstanding quality and prices. Therefore, it is imperative that print service providers and digital print shops be well-equipped with precise digital proofing tools in order to help users gain efficiencies, reduce costs and turnaround times, and maximize flexibility to meet customer needs. The highly innovative Océ TrueProof V5 is designed to allow print providers to estimate ink usage and costs, rectify inconsistencies in layout and registration, expedite simultaneous or consecutive digital proof approvals, or generate precise color content proofs, all prior to final production, helping to ensure outstanding quality, low cost and integrity of the final printed product.

Océ TrueProof V5 is a WYSIWYG software proofing tool that allows for a pixel-exact preview of applications, registration accuracy of retro/verso printing in semi-transparent preview, a superimposing of preprinted forms to check for imprint alignment, and data integrity throughout the print workflow, including RIP. It also allows print providers to easily determine color coverage and calculate ink usage, an important economic feature whenever transparency of costs and calculation is vital.

The new Océ TrueProof V5 is designed to shorten the time needed for generating and approving new applications with its ability for proofing both soft and hard copy color proofs. The optional hard copy proofing module allows customers to create content proofs for automated output to a Canon imagePROGRAF 6450 plotter device purchased separately; while the optional new soft-proof module, is a combination of TrueProof V5 soft-proofing software with a calibrated monitor housed in a light booth used to support the design and prepress process. The soft proofing can also be used as a color reference guide for adjusting color before the production run and for remote customer acceptance. Océ TrueProof simulates production printers like the Océ ColorStream series, Océ ImageStream series, Océ JetStream, Océ VarioPrint 5000, and VarioStream 4,000, 7000, 8000 and 9000 devices.

With digital full-color printing advancing into the graphic arts, packaging, and one-to-one marketing, the industry is moving towards on-demand ordering of smaller quantities, more frequently. Time spent on setup, order management, and error recovery can significantly increase as run-lengths decrease. Print providers need to minimize risk and increase efficiencies. Océ TrueProof v5 software proofing solution is designed to make it possible for users to save costs related to set-up, down-times, consumables, labor and time to produce proofs prior to production printing.

“With an increased demand in full-color digital printing and print runs becoming shorter, there is little margin for error. The Océ TrueProof V5 digital hard and soft-proofing solution is designed to help users discover mistakes made during the file preparation process prior to production, while assuring printer buyers that they will receive the printed product they are expecting,” says Toyotsugu Kuwamura, executive VP and GM, Business Imaging Solutions Group, Canon U.S.A. “Canon is poised to be a leader in an industry that continues to reinvent itself with more complex applications and color needs than ever before.”

† Based on weekly patent counts issued by United States Patent and Trademark Office.

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Canon U.S.A. showcasing Enhanced Version of Proofing Solution Software at Graph Expo 16

28 sep 2016

Categorie: Diversen

Canon U.S.A., is showcasing — for the first time in the U.S. — Océ’s next generation of proofing solutions software for digital production printing, Océ’s TrueProof V5, at Graph Expo 16.

Océ TrueProof V5 is positioned to become an industry-leading digital proofing solution for companies around the nation. Customers who have to produce large quantities of statements, direct mailings, books, or brochures are looking for outstanding quality and prices. Therefore, it is imperative that print service providers and digital print shops be well-equipped with precise digital proofing tools in order to help users gain efficiencies, reduce costs and turnaround times, and maximize flexibility to meet customer needs. The highly innovative Océ TrueProof V5 is designed to allow print providers to estimate ink usage and costs, rectify inconsistencies in layout and registration, expedite simultaneous or consecutive digital proof approvals, or generate precise color content proofs, all prior to final production, helping to ensure outstanding quality, low cost and integrity of the final printed product.

Océ TrueProof V5 is a WYSIWYG software proofing tool that allows for a pixel-exact preview of applications, registration accuracy of retro/verso printing in semi-transparent preview, a superimposing of preprinted forms to check for imprint alignment, and data integrity throughout the print workflow, including RIP. It also allows print providers to easily determine color coverage and calculate ink usage, an important economic feature whenever transparency of costs and calculation is vital.

The new Océ TrueProof V5 is designed to shorten the time needed for generating and approving new applications with its ability for proofing both soft and hard copy color proofs. The optional hard copy proofing module allows customers to create content proofs for automated output to a Canon imagePROGRAF 6450 plotter device purchased separately; while the optional new soft-proof module, is a combination of TrueProof V5 soft-proofing software with a calibrated monitor housed in a light booth used to support the design and prepress process. The soft proofing can also be used as a color reference guide for adjusting color before the production run and for remote customer acceptance. Océ TrueProof simulates production printers like the Océ ColorStream series, Océ ImageStream series, Océ JetStream, Océ VarioPrint 5000, and VarioStream 4,000, 7000, 8000 and 9000 devices.

With digital full-color printing advancing into the graphic arts, packaging, and one-to-one marketing, the industry is moving towards on-demand ordering of smaller quantities, more frequently. Time spent on setup, order management, and error recovery can significantly increase as run-lengths decrease. Print providers need to minimize risk and increase efficiencies. Océ TrueProof v5 software proofing solution is designed to make it possible for users to save costs related to set-up, down-times, consumables, labor and time to produce proofs prior to production printing.

“With an increased demand in full-color digital printing and print runs becoming shorter, there is little margin for error. The Océ TrueProof V5 digital hard and soft-proofing solution is designed to help users discover mistakes made during the file preparation process prior to production, while assuring printer buyers that they will receive the printed product they are expecting,” says Toyotsugu Kuwamura, executive VP and GM, Business Imaging Solutions Group, Canon U.S.A. “Canon is poised to be a leader in an industry that continues to reinvent itself with more complex applications and color needs than ever before.”

† Based on weekly patent counts issued by United States Patent and Trademark Office.

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Het drukkers dilemma: Print Service Provider of Content Service Provider?

27 sep 2016

Categorie: Uitgeven,Zakelijk

Drukkers staan voor een dilemma, is hun toekomst het maken van drukwerk of moeten ze het hele proces van content creatie en distributie gaan beheersen?

Het antwoord op die vraag is belangrijk omdat daarmee bepaald wordt of ze moeten investeren in ijzer of in kennis. En of ze hun (internet) deur open moeten zetten voor alleen drukwerk klanten of zich moeten richten op de content van die klanten.

Gaat het in de toekomst om hoe content op papier komt of hoe content gemaakt en gedistribueerd wordt?

Beslissende vragen die wel snel beantwoord moeten worden om te overleven.

Print Service Provider

Zoals een aantal succesvolle grafische bedrijven bewijzen is er zeker plaats voor print servicebedrijven. Specialisatie in techniek of marktbenadering is het geheim van hun succes.

Specialisatie in techniek vind je in de toepassing van superformaat meerkleuren offset waar geautomatiseerde productie en nieuwe technieken zoals LED-UV droging snelle levertijden, lage prijzen en hoge afdrukkwaliteit garanderen. Technische specialisatie is ook succesvol in disrupting afdruktechnieken zoals inkjet voor labels, verpakkingen en boekdruk. Maar deze specialisatie is kapitaalsintensief en vraagt een goed geolied verkoopapparaat dat voldoende orders genereert om een optimale bezettingsgraad te bereiken.

Web2Print is als marktbenadering succesvol, zoals bewezen wordt door internetdrukkers.

Voorwaarde voor succes is hier het automatiseren van het hele proces, van klant verwerven tot orderafhandeling. Drukkers die dit ambiëren of uit willen breiden kunnen kiezen uit een veelvoud van oplossingen. Van het zelf met standaardsoftware opzetten van een systeem tot de aanschaf van complete pakketten die elke stap van offerte, order, productie, verzending tot facturatie regelen.

Een nieuwe oplossing is om gebruik te maken van een print service provider die al die mogelijkheden aanbiedt als een Software As A Service dienst zoals DrukZo. Investeringen zijn hierbij nihil, de kosten zitten verdisconteerd in elke opdracht die naar keuze zelf of via de print service provider verwerkt kan worden.

Content Service Provider

Beheers je de content dan beheers je de (druk)opdracht. Tijdschrift- en krantendrukkers/uitgevers bewijzen al sinds de uitvinding van de drukkunst dat deze stelling klopt. In onze digitale eeuw zijn daar wel een paar uitdagingen bij gekomen zoals faillissementen in deze twee bedrijfstakken bewijzen.

De tijd dat het bezit van de solnhofer steen je eigenaar maakte van de content is voorbij. Het internet heeft de overdracht van content wereldwijd en simpel gemaakt. Wil je content beheersen dan horen digitale publicatie technieken zoals apps, online lezen en social media publishing in je servicepakket te zitten.

Beheersing van content begint bij de creatie van tekst en beeld. Ook dat is met het internet en computers met de juiste software een stuk eenvoudiger geworden. De opkomst van zelfuitgevers in de boekenmarkt die gebruik maken van services zoals Lulu en Amazon voor de productie van hun pennenvruchten heeft de laatste jaren een gigantische vlucht genomen. Ook voor tijdschriften zijn er voor zelfuitgevers dit soort oplossingen, zoals bijvoorbeeld Blurb en MagCloud.

Een content service provider zonder distributie-apparaat kan tegen deze specialisten moeilijk opboksen. Voor de zakelijke markt liggen er wel kansen voor een content service provider. Hier kan met (ingehuurde) copywriters, ontwerpers en vormgevers een compleet pakket aangeboden worden. Behalve de hoge omloopsnelheid en de lagere kosten is het voordeel voor de klant een voor elk medium gegarandeerde kwaliteit. Een content service provider die het hele proces beheerst kan er voor zorgen dat de resolutie van beelden, de opmaak en de gebruikers interface afgestemd is op het medium of dat nu print, online, app of social media publicatie is.

Investering voor een content service provider zit vooral in kennis. Dat hoeft niet in detail te zijn omdat veel diensten ingekocht kunnen worden. Gebaseerd op prepress kennis en software zoals de Adobe Publishing Suite kom je al een heel eind. Via het web en informatiebronnen zoals Blokboek.com kunnen trends en toepassingen gevolgd worden. Je zult verbaasd staan van de hoeveelheid simpele en betaalbare oplossingen om van Print First te gaan naar Content First.

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The printers dilemma: Print Service Provider or Content Service Provider

27 sep 2016

Categorie: Corporate News,Marketing/Advertising

Printers are faced with a dilemma, is their future going to be just printing or do they need to offer the full process from content creation to distribution?

The answer to this question is important because it decides if they need to invest in iron or in knowledge.

Do they need to open their (internet) doors for print only or include the customer´s content and multi channel publishing?

Will the future be about the way content gets transferred to paper or about the way content is created and distributed?

These questions need to be answered quickly in order to survive.

Print Service Provider
A number of successful print companies have proven that there is a place in this world for print service companies. Technological or market specialization is the key to this success.

Technological specialization for example in super format multi colour offset and new technology such as LED UV guarantees fast delivery, low prices and high quality. Specialization in disrupting print technology such as inkjet for labels, packaging and book print is also successful. This specialization is economically challenging and needs a well oiled sales force generating enough orders for continuous production.

Web2Print is an other successful business model. Requirement for success is automation of the full client-to-delivery process. Printers interested in this model have a full array of services at their disposal. From doing it yourself with standard software to complete packages including proposals, orders, production, dispatch and invoices, everything is available. A new solution is using a print service provider already offering all this as Software As A Service. This allows for zero investment as costs are included in the order price.

Content Service Provider

If you manage the content you manage the order! Magazine and newspaper printers/publishers have proven this since the invention of print. Judging by the bankruptcies our digital age has added some challenges to this business model. The times that owning a solnhofer stone made you the owner of content are over. The internet has made the transfer of content global and simple. If you want to manage content you need to offer digital publication technology such as app, online and social media publishing.

Managing content starts with the creation of text and images. This has become a lot simpler with the right software. The rise of self publishing in the book market has been enormous over the past few years with services such as Lulu and Amazon. These services and services such as Blurb and MagCloud are also available for self publishing of magazines.

A content service provider without distribution channels cannot keep up with these specialists. But there are opportunities in the business market, if a full package is offered, included (contracted) copywriters and designers. Apart from a quick turnaround and lower costs the advantages to the customer are a product suitable for all media. A content service provider that takes care of the full process will ensure that the resolution of the images, the lay-out and user interface is suitable for all media, be it print, online, app or social media publication.

A content service provider primarily needs to invest in knowledge, not necessarily very detailed as knowledge can be contracted. Prepress knowledge and software such as the Adobe Publishing Suite will get you very far. Keeping up-to-date on trends and applications is made easy by information sources such as Blokboek.com. You will be surprised by the number of simple and affordable solutions to go from Print First to Content First.

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Mobile publishing’s future signposted at Wan-Ifra World Publishing Expo 2016

27 sep 2016

Categorie: Diversen,Events,Publishing

The future of publishing lies with mobile content. Eversify, the mobile content publishing software from Agfa Graphics, that reboots content delivery by allowing any type of reader to receive what they want, when they want, how they want, will be showcased at Wan-Ifra World Publishing Expo 2016 at Messe Wien, Vienna, from October 10-12 (booth C806).

Rainer Kirschke, Business Manager Mobile Publishing for Eversify says: “We want today‘s publishers to grasp the importance of investing in a reliable partner and tomorrow’s publishers to be made aware of the benefits of cooperating together towards a better future for publishing.”

Evolving with the needs of customers

Offered as a SaaS, Eversify is scalable to allow operations to grow their use of the solution in line with demand. Rainer expands: “Our solution has evolved as our customer base has grown. We are confident it is the best Eversify solution to date. Content creators can work with enriched information to add value. Publishers can now also reach a wider audience of readers and open up more revenue streams that fit both their budgets and strategies in a digital and multi-platform mobile way.”

The latest version of Eversify offers improved automation, usability and analytics for the three current Eversify versions: Classic, Hybrid and Interactive. Classic delivers a simple digital copy of the PDF for publishing without changes in the classic well-known print layout. Hybrid is a more advanced level that either uses an Adobe® Acrobat® plugin to allow the manual addition of extra content (pictures/videos) to the PDF file or operates via XML data to secure both single article view and media enrichment. Interactive allows pure HTML 5 content to be combined with automated XML data enabling and the integration of media (text, pictures, videos, audio). These three versions are available as an app solution as well as a web browser.

Building the mobile future at a core publishing platform

On the stand, the Eversify team will enlighten visitors on a number of international customer cases, such as FAZ PLUS, Basler Zeitung, Mindener Tageblatt, CYCLING.BE, Punch

Eversify a solution from Agfa Graphics

Bahamas and SVIT. These success stories showcase the endless possibilities that can be generated by this easy-to-integrate modular solution.

Rainer concludes: “We can help visitors understand what the future of new media looks like, review what other media companies are investing in and how media and publishing companies can increase their margin and turnover. We are keen to discuss how we have created mobile solutions for all sizes of media and content companies. Wan-Ifra has been a publishing beacon for years, where else would we bring the mobile gospel? We are excited to be promoting mobile publishing at this key event.”

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Agfa toont met Eversify op de Wan-Ifra World Publishing Expo de toekomst van mobiel publishing

27 sep 2016

Categorie: Evenement,productie innovatie,Uitgeven

Tijdens de Wan-Ifra World Publishing Expo, 10-12 oktober in Wenen, toont Agfa Graphics de laatste versie van Eversify. Eversify is een geautomatiseerde oplossing waarmee met een paar clicks een voor print opgemaakte krant of tijdschrift omgezet kan worden naar een publicatie geschikt voor mobiele devices. Lees meer over Eversify op Wan-Ifra in onderstaand persbericht.

Mobile publishing’s future signposted at Wan-Ifra World Publishing Expo 2016

Mortsel, Belgium – September 26, 2016

The future of publishing lies with mobile content. Eversify, the mobile content publishing software from Agfa Graphics that reboots content delivery by allowing any type of reader to receive what they want, when they want, how they want, will be showcased at Wan-Ifra World Publishing Expo 2016 at Messe Wien, Vienna, from October 10-12 (booth C806).

Rainer Kirschke, Business Manager Mobile Publishing for Eversify says: “We want today‘s publishers to grasp the importance of investing in a reliable partner and tomorrow’s publishers to be made aware of the benefits of cooperating together towards a better future for publishing.”

Evolving with the needs of customers

Offered as a SaaS, Eversify is scalable to allow operations to grow their use of the solution in line with demand. Rainer expands: “Our solution has evolved as our customer base has grown. We are confident it is the best Eversify solution to date. Content creators can work with enriched information to add value. Publishers can now also reach a wider audience of readers and open up more revenue streams that fit both their budgets and strategies in a digital and multi-platform mobile way.”

The latest version of Eversify offers improved automation, usability and analytics for the three current Eversify versions: Classic, Hybrid and Interactive. Classic delivers a simple digital copy of the PDF for publishing without changes in the classic well-known print layout. Hybrid is a more advanced level that either uses an Adobe® Acrobat® plugin to allow the manual addition of extra content (pictures/videos) to the PDF file or operates via XML data to secure both single article view and media enrichment. Interactive allows pure HTML 5 content to be combined with automated XML data enabling and the integration of media (text, pictures, videos, audio). These three versions are available as an app solution as well as a web browser.

Building the mobile future at a core publishing platform

On the stand, the Eversify team will enlighten visitors on a number of international customer cases, such as FAZ PLUS, Basler Zeitung, Mindener Tageblatt, CYCLING.BE, Punch

Eversify a solution from Agfa Graphics

Bahamas and SVIT. These success stories showcase the endless possibilities that can be generated by this easy-to-integrate modular solution.

Rainer concludes: “We can help visitors understand what the future of new media looks like, review what other media companies are investing in and how media and publishing companies can increase their margin and turnover. We are keen to discuss how we have created mobile solutions for all sizes of media and content companies. Wan-Ifra has been a publishing beacon for years, where else would we bring the mobile gospel? We are excited to be promoting mobile publishing at this key event.”

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Inkjet technieken staan pas in de kinderschoenen

26 sep 2016

Categorie: productie innovatie

Het succes van inkjet als digitale afdruktechniek, zie de gigantische verkopen op drupa, veroorzaakt een vloed van nieuwe technieken die bewijzen dat deze inkjet nog maar in zijn kinderschoenen staat. Landa’s nano-inkten zullen de komende decennia de toekomst van inkjet bepalen. Bedrijven als Canon, met een nieuwe UVgel inkt en Xaar met een printkop die speciaal ontwikkeld is voor water-based inkten zullen de lat steeds hoger leggen. In combinatie met verbeterde rastertechnieken, procescontrole en productie-automatisering zal inkjet een steeds beter alternatief worden voor traditionele afdruktechnieken. Deze technieken zullen ook nieuwe markten zoals direct to object printing creëren en toepassingen ontwikkelen waar we nu nog niet eens aan denken. Veel van deze ontwikkelingen zullen besproken worden tijdens de Inkjet Conference die ESMA op 5 en 6 oktober organiseert. The IJC is een conferentie door en voor technische specialisten waar Blokboek.com verslag van zal doen. Mocht je deze conferentie willen bijwonen dan krijg je als Blokboek.com lezer 10% korting via deze link.

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Inkjet technology, this is only the beginning

26 sep 2016

Categorie: Diversen,Events,Fespa INT,Large Format/Sign,SIGN EN

The success of inkjet as digital print technology, see the enormous sales at drupa, causes a tsunami of new technology which proves that this is only the beginning. Not only Landa´s nano inks will decide the future of inkjet in the coming years. Companies such as Canon with their new UVGel inks and Xaar with a printhead especially developed for water-based inks will raise the standard. Combine this with improved raster technology, process control and product automisation and inkjet will become a better alternative to traditional print technology. These technologies will also create new markets such as direct to object printing and develop applications we can not even imagine. Many of these developments will be subject of the Inkjet Conference organised by ESMA on 5 and 6 October. The IJC is targeted at technology specialist and Blokboek.com will follow this for our readers. If you are thinking of attending this conference, there is a 10% discount for Blokboek.com readers via this link.

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Paul Lindström: Een groot formaat printing workflow opzetten

23 sep 2016

Categorie: productie innovatie

Ook in groot formaat printing is een geautomatiseerde workflow een voorwaarde voor zakelijk succes. In het 8e artikel in de Wild Format serie geeft Paul Lindström aan wat de basisvoorwaarden voor een goede workflow zijn. Hij gaat in op de rol van het gebruik van standaards als ISO 9001 en welke rol de PDCA filosofie van quality guru W. Edwards Deming daar in speelt. Lees zijn artikel op onze artikelenpagina via deze link.

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Paul Lindström: how to do a wide format printing workflow – Wild Format 2.8

23 sep 2016

Categorie: Diversen,SIGN EN

Automated workflow is a requirement for success in wide format printing. In the 8th article in the Wild Format series Paul Lindström suggests some basic principles for a good workflow. He talks about the role of standards such as ISO 9001 and which role quality guru W. Edwards Deming´s PDCA philosophy could have. Read his article on our articles page via this link.

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