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  • Trimming Knife Blades Manufacturers Learn From History

    We live and breathe knives here at Knife-Point. Manufacture of knife products – and news related to them – is of huge interest to us. We have been in the industry for over 3 decades; so our history is intertwined with knife development over time. News surrounding knife history is something we are particularly interest in; and so this story really resonated with us:

    At a Canvey museum in Western Esplanade; a historical piece of WW1 memorabilia was recently stolen. The theft took place on Monday 5th May – the most recent bank holiday weekend. The item concerned is a trench knife/dagger; which was taken from a display case within the museum.

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    The knife is a great example of how knives have played their part throughout history; albeit in a different way to the ones that we have on offer at Knife-Point. Technological advances now mean that knives are now produced in a different way to the time of the First World War; but the hard work and dedication that would have been applied back then remain just as important now; and we understand that. By staying true to the factors that have enabled us to become a leader within the industry; we are able to produce fantastic products – such as our trimming knife blades – for our extensive and constantly expanding customer base.

    With all this considered; it is easy to see why such value is placed on the theft of the knife in Western Esplanade. With so much history attached to the stolen knife; it is easy to understand the view of someone like Allan Reed; who is a volunteer at the museum. He was quick to play up the significance of the occurrence in the aftermath of the event.

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    Police are still searching for the knife; and PC Lisa-Ann Gore of Essex police told The Enquirer: “The museum would like to get the piece back as it is very important to them. It is also a weapon and we would like to get it back in safe hands. I would urge anyone with any information to contact me as soon as possible.”

    That information may include knowledge of the incident itself; or someone finding themselves being offered the knife to buy. The case continues to develop.

    We have a number of ideals that we adhere to here at Knife-Point during the production and delivery of a whole host of knife products – including our trimming knife blades. High quality product delivery, only the best service and competitive pricing are all factors that help us to stay ahead of the competition. You can view our products at www.knife-point.com.

  • Attract Customers and Make More Money with a Shop Sign Sheffield

    Having a good shop sign Sheffield is a must if you want to attract customers and make more money. Shop signs are great for attracting passing trade as they inform passers-by quickly and effectively exactly what you do and who you are. They also reflect the type of business that you would like to be perceived as, therefore, projecting a great image of your business onto customers.

    Choosing a good shop sign in Sheffield is also a must for leaving a good impression of your business on passers-by. If you are looking for a custom sign maker in Sheffield, you may want to have a browse to see what people can offer you and at what price. A good sign maker in Sheffield will talk through all your options with you, helping you to decide exactly what you want to achieve with your Sheffield shop sign.

    There are several types of sign that you should consider before making your decision about your Sheffield shop sign, and talking to an expert sign maker in Sheffield is probably a good idea. There are a number of different signs on the market today, and choosing the right one can be a difficult option.

    Shop sign Sheffield for Taylor Taylor hairdressersLED signs are perfect if you really want to make an impact with your shop sign Sheffield. The great thing about illuminated shop signs is that they look brilliant at night as well as in the day time. That means that you can still attract passers-by in the evening as their eyes will be drawn to your shop sign. LED illuminated signs can be manufactured and installed from reputable sign makers in Sheffield and are great for making an impact.

    You can choose from a variety of options when it comes to illuminated signs in Sheffield. There are many different types including internal illumination, external illumination, backlit signs and the effective halo effect. All of these great options ensure that you will get noticed on the high street, both at night and in the day time. Halo lit LED signs create a very modern and contemporary shop sign, and look really effective especially in the dark.

    Another option is choosing a 3D sign in Sheffield for your business. Sheffield sign makers are able to manufacture 3D signs from a variety of materials including metal, plastic and even wood.

    Read our latest case study on Taylor Taylor hairdressers in Sheffield, shop signs Sheffield >>

  • Google Doodle Celebrates Thomas Chippendale’s 295th Birthday

    Here at Seven Creative web agency and Sheffield SEO company, we’re big fans of the Google doodles. You’ll often hear a little yelp and the words ‘Google doodle!’ from behind a computer whenever we come across one.

    google-doodle-chippendale-furnitureToday, we are treated to a Google doodle commemorating Thomas Chippendale, the English 18th Century cabinet maker and furniture designer.

    He would have celebrated his 295th birthday today and holds the record for the most expensive piece of furniture ever sold – The Harrington Commode, a chest of drawers that sold at auction for £3.8 million.

     

    It’s a very elegant doodle too, with the Google letters delicately surrounding 2 chairs, a dressing table and an ornate mirror. The ‘G’ sits on one of the chairs, and appears to be applying make up in the mirror!

  • Google Doodle commemorates the Zamboni ice machine

    The Frank Zamboni Google doodle. Photograph: Google
    The Frank Zamboni Google doodle. Photograph: Google

    The frosty spell of weather we’ve experienced recently, coupled with the 112th birthday of Frank Zamboni, have inspired the latest google doodle.

    The interactive doodle features an ice cleaning machine, invented by Frank Zamboni in 1949.

    Frank Zamboni invented the world’s first self-propelled ice-resurfacing machine. Trademarked in his name, the machine is known as a “Zamboni”. This machine enabled an ice rink to be resurfaced in just 10 minutes, compared to the previous hour and a half three man job.

    Here at Seven Creative web design in Sheffield, we really love the playable doodles, this one especially.

    After watching animated skaters leave the ice rink, the google doodle allows you to move the ice-resurfacing machine around the rink, cleaning it as you go.

    Frank Zamboni died from cancer in 1988 when he was 87, but his ice resurfacing machine continues to be used today. The Zamboni Ice Resurfacer has sold more than 10,000 units of the equipment to date.

  • Outlook – certificate security warning

    Skip to solution 1 (turning off SSL) or solution 2 (changing your email collection address)

    If you’re using Outlook and getting the the following error message when you try to collect your email, read below for a couple of possible solutions to the problem:

    the server you are connected to is using a security certificate that cannot be verified. The target principal name is incorrect
    “The server you are connected to is using a security certificate that cannot be verified. The target principal name is incorrect””The target principle name is incorrect””Do you want to continue using this server?”

    The cause of the problem

    This problem is caused when the POP3 address (email collection) doesn’t match the SSL certificate that is being used.

    The solution to the problem

    Solution 1 means turning off the SSL encryption requirement, however, many SMTP servers require this SSL setting to successfully send your email so this may not be an option. Also, not using an encrypted connection may leave your correspondence vulnerable. If you’re unsure, get professional support. However, if you try this option as you can always change the setting back again afterwards:

    1. Open Outlook
    2. Click ‘Tools’ from the top menu
    3. Select ‘account settings’ from the ‘tools’ menu
    4. Highlight the email account you are having trouble with and press ‘Change’
    5. From the ‘Change e-mail account’ page click on ‘More settings’
    6. From the ‘Internet email settings’ page choose the ‘advanced’ tab
    7. Un-tick the ‘This server requires authentication’ option
    8. click ‘OK’, then ‘next’ then ‘Finish’

    To undo the changes, follow the above instructions again

    Turn off SSL
    Turn off SSL

    Solution 2 means changing the POP3 (or IMAP) collection address to match the certificate. If you’re not able to contact your ISP to get the correct settings you may be able to guess the right address:

    1. Open Outlook
    2. When the error message appears (as shown at the top of the page) take the name of the certificate from the error massage by selecting ‘view certificate’, for example, in this instance it’s ‘*.hosts.co.uk’
    3. close the error dialogue box
    4. Click ‘Tools’ from the top Outlook menu
    5. Select ‘account settings’ from the ‘tools’ menu
    6. Highlight the email account you are having trouble with and press ‘Change’
    7. From the ‘Change e-mail account’ page, change the ‘incoming mail server’ address to match the certificate domain, e.g. if the address in this box is something along the lines of ‘pop3.yourdomain.com’ and the certificate address is ‘*.hosts.co.uk’, change the incoming mail server address to ‘pop3.hosts.co.uk’ (don’t forget to keep a note of the current settings just in case you need to change this back)
    8. Click next then finish
    9. Send and receive to check if the problem has been fixed
    Change the incoming mail server address to match the certificate address
    Change the incoming mail server address to match the certificate address

  • Internet Explorer security flaw – Action you should take.

    Internet Explorer security vulnerability
    Internet Explorer security vulnerability

    On 18th September 2012, Microsoft released a temporary fix for a discovered software vulnerability. The security flaw in question allows the Poison Ivy Trojan to be installed on its browsers – and according to Microsoft’s website, nearly all versions are affected. This malware is capable of stealing data and taking remote control of PC’s, so it’s important to act fast.

    If you’re an Internet Explorer user, the advice is to swap to another browser until a permanent software update is available (which should be in around a week).

    Alternatively, you can try a workaround as a temporary fix – instructions are on their blog post https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/security/advisory/2757760. This workaround, however, is for advanced users only.

    We recommend Google’s Chrome browser which can be downloaded using this link.

  • What the D***ens?!

    This week, Virgin Media’s electronic programming guide saw offence in innocent words and names, causing them to be censored. The likes of Charles Dickens, Alfred Hitchcock, Arsenal and Jarvis Cocker, became Charles D***ens, Alfred Hitchc**k, A***nal and Jarvis C**ker. And it didn’t stop there. Even the kids were watching D*** and Dom.

    Virgin Media blamed the mistake on software which automatically filters out offensive words, but I’m afraid the damage has been done. Any innocent delight taken in ‘The Golden Age of Canals’ is officially over!

    It was nice to see that Virgin Media had a sense of humour about it though. A spokesperson said: “Over the weekend a temporarily over-zealous profanity checker took offence at certain programme titles. The altered titles have been swiftly an*lysed and we’re fixing any remaining glitches.”

    I thought Virgin Media’s over-zealous censoring of some of the nations favourite TV shows was quite enough to giggle over this week, but when I heard that some baby names had actually been classed as illegal, I had to log on and find out exactly what they were. Get ready for a laugh…..

    Talula Does the Hula From Hawaii

    A nine year old girl in New Zealand had to be renamed during a custody battle after a judge said the name ‘made a fool of the child’. It certainly does, and filling in forms must take forever. According to New Zealand law, any name that would cause offence to a ‘reasonable person’ can be banned.

    Among other banned names in New Zealand are 4Real, Fish and Chips (twins), Yeah Detroit, Keenan Got Lucy and Sex Fruit. Having said that though, the names Number 16 Bus Shelter and Violence were allowed. Bizarre.

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    No, I promise I didn’t fall asleep on the keyboard.  A Swedish couple actually tried to inflict this name on their son. Apparently the name is pronounced ‘Albin’ (I really can’t figure that out), and the parents chose it as a protest against Sweden’s strict naming laws. Sweden has also banned parents from calling their children Metallica, IKEA, and Veranda. Apparently the name Google was OK though…

    Smelly Head

    Malaysian authorities banned parents from calling their child Chow Tow AKA ‘Smelly Head’. Apparently it doesn’t follow the religious traditions of the country. Other banned names in Malaysia include Khiow Khoo (‘Hunchback’), Sor Chai (‘Insane’), and Woti,(‘Sexual Intercourse’.) Charming.

    Devil

    In1993 a Japanese parent tried to call his son Akuma, which literally means Devil. The authorities decided this was an abuse of the parent’s rights to decide a child’s name and a lengthy court battle ensued. Eventually the father backed down and the poor little lad got a new, less demonic name. Let’s just hope it wasn’t Damien.

  • How to create a screen-capture of a web page in Windows

    Example web page screen dump
    Example web page screen dump

    Here are a couple of methods to create an image of a webpage.

    Method 1 (simple) – will capture the visible screen only

    1. Go to the web page you’d like to take a screen capture of
    2. Press F11 to go full screen
    3. Press the ‘PRTSC’ button (print screen)
    4. Press F11 to go back to normal
    5. Open up Microsoft Paint
      1. Either from the RUN box type ‘mspaint’
      2. Or browse through start/programs/paint
      3. Press CTRL + V to paste screen capture
      4. Press CTRL + S to save the image

    Method 2 (complicated)- will capture the whole page if required

    1. If you’re not already using Chrome browser, download and install it
      1. I’d recommend making it your default browser by clicking the little spanner icon in the top-right corner (options) and then choosing options. Under the ‘basics’ tab there’s a button to make Chrome your default browser – you won’t regret it!
      2. Navigate to ‘https://chrome.google.com/extensions/’ and find ‘webpage screenshot’ (by Amina) and install
      3. Click the little camera icon at the top right of the page once the plug-in is installed
      4. Choose whether you’d like a full-page or viaible page screen-capture
      5. When the screen-cap if done, right-click and ‘save image as…’