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  • May. 12th, 2009 at 6:51 AM

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Program helps businesses prosper through current economic downturn
Hamilton, ON – Allegra Print Imaging – Hamilton has launched an innovative program to help small to medium-sized businesses and non-profit organizations define and differentiate their services or products to ensure they prosper during the current economic malaise.
“Our Brand Builder™ program is designed to revitalize and re-energize organizations with a structured brand-building process,” say partners Dave Knox and Gasper Lipari. “All too often businesses and non-profits spend money on marketing and communications without a clear understanding of what makes their product or service unique. Our program ensures dollars are spent wisely, and in a focused manner.”
Allegra has partnered with Gordon Green, a former advertising agency owner who has more than 20 years’ experience working an array of organizations large and small. Green developed the three-step Brand Builder™ program – Define. Differentiate. Go! – to help business owners and non-profit agencies look at their product or service through the eyes of their customers, employees and the public.
“If you and your employees don’t have a clear understanding of what your brand stands for, how can you expect others to buy into it?” says Green.
“Marketing strategies have a much greater impact when they are highly focused. Allegra is demonstrating this principal by identifying a need in the business community, then delivering a new  initiative like Brand Builder™ to meet the need. This clearly sets Allegra apart from other printing companies.”
Green says the program is designed to make it easy for business owners and managers, who are often stretched to the limit. “The initial step is a brand audit, which requires a commitment of three to four hours by key decision makers in the business. After that, we pretty much do the rest.”
Brand Builder™ clients receive a comprehensive brand and marketing strategy, which can be fully implemented and effectively managed by Allegra’s in-house marketing team.
Allegra is also offering complementary Lunch-and-Learn sessions this spring to introduce business owners and non-profit organizations to strategies for building stronger brands during the tough economic times that lie ahead. “Our Lunch programs are focused on areas that our customers have identified,” says Knox. “It will include ideas for creating and building strong business brands, maximizing marketing budgets, and using strategic community giving to build goodwill with customers and the community.”
“The addition of the Brand Builder™ program closes the loop and makes us a true marketing partner with our clients,” adds Lipari.
For a complementary Brand Builder™ consultation, or to enroll in a Lunch and Learn session, please call 905-528-2999 or email Allegra (info available on CONTACT page of this website.
Allegra Print Imaging - Hamilton features traditional and advanced printing technologies including offset printing, digital printing, high volume black white and colour copying, binding, graphic design, signs, posters and banners, mailing services, website design and hosting, promotional products, print management solutions and project consulting.
Allegra Print Imaging – Hamilton has two locations – 255 York Boulevard and 11 Hughson Street South – and is a member of Allegra Network LLC, one of the world’s largest print and graphic communications franchises linking more than 600 locations in North America and the United Kingdom.

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  • Apr. 23rd, 2009 at 7:00 PM

The most common corporate mantra today is "Fiscal Responsibility". Managing expenses is more important than it has ever been. One key area that companies are examining is how to drive cost out of the print marketing budget.

One challenge that many companies have is that they do not know what their true cost is. Often print buyers and marketers only look at the cost of printing. This mentality can often lead to ordering larger quantities than you need so that the "price per piece is low." Does it really matter if the price per piece is low if you have to throw out half the print run due to obsolescence?


Consider moving to a supply chain system that allows for on demand printing of marketing materials. It is also important to consider the soft cost involved in managing printed material. According to industry studies the soft cost of projects represent six to seven times as much cost as the printing itself.


When looking at a supply chain system to manage marketing collateral consider each step of the document lifecycle. Be sure to address those items that fall "below the water line". Consider soft costs like creation, distribution, fulfillment, and waste. By addressing these items you will see the greatest reduction in expense.

Many printers and marketing service providers now have robust tools to support these needs. Often, these tools are web based document management systems that allow you to manage the creation, production, and distribution of key marketing materials. In addition, this process is often tied together with an on demand production model.

For a look behind the scenes of how an online document management system works you can visit the Allegra Print Imaging Online Order Center and log in as a guest.

URL: http://www.allegraaz.com/ (click client log in)
User Name: demo@TheOnlinePrintCenter.

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  • Apr. 23rd, 2009 at 2:49 AM


For the second part of the Chance project, we were to come up with our own system to follow. I decided I would ask my friends to write down several descriptions of photographs theyd like me to make, and I would make final selections by rolling dice to determine which photos I would make.
I got some great responses. For example, my friend Mitchell wanted me to take a picture of Wednesday. There were also some not-so-great responses, such as Mitchells suggestion for me to take a picture of my boyfriend giving me a scat job. And guess which one of these the dice told me to fulfill? Thats right.
From a combination of the straight up weirdness of the project (and I normally love weird) and the fact that none of the images were turning out well, I decided to come up with a new project all together.
I decided to keep it simple. I would go through the spectrum (omitting indigo) and take a picture of the first things I saw in the colors. So, I took a photo of the first red thing I saw, then the first orange thing, the first yellow thing, and so on. I took three photos of each object. The first would include the entire object. The second would be a close-up so that the assigned color filled the image, but you could still tell what the object was. The third would be such an extreme close-up that it would be as much of a color field as possible. The images were then assembled into three rainbows. Cheesy, but pretty. If I continue with this project, Id like the make the compositions longer so that they better imitate the typical idea of a rainbow.

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For the second part of the Chance project, we were to come up with our own system to follow. I decided I would ask my friends to write down several descriptions of photographs theyd like me to make, and I would make final selections by rolling dice to determine which photos I would make.
I got some great responses. For example, my friend Mitchell wanted me to take a picture of Wednesday. There were also some not-so-great responses, such as Mitchells suggestion for me to take a picture of my boyfriend giving me a scat job. And guess which one of these the dice told me to fulfill? Thats right.
From a combination of the straight up weirdness of the project (and I normally love weird) and the fact that none of the images were turning out well, I decided to come up with a new project all together.
I decided to keep it simple. I would go through the spectrum (omitting indigo) and take a picture of the first things I saw in the colors. So, I took a photo of the first red thing I saw, then the first orange thing, the first yellow thing, and so on. I took three photos of each object. The first would include the entire object. The second would be a close-up so that the assigned color filled the image, but you could still tell what the object was. The third would be such an extreme close-up that it would be as much of a color field as possible. The images were then assembled into three rainbows. Cheesy, but pretty. If I continue with this project, Id like the make the compositions longer so that they better imitate the typical idea of a rainbow.

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On Thursday, April ninth, we had this totally non-typical day where we had activities - mostly outside of school - and got free food and were in good company. Leslie invited Cindy Li to come and speak to the juniors and seniors specifically; we all met at Greenspaces at 8 and had our first session with her. It was nice that designers outside of UTC decided to join in. We got Niedlovs for breakfast, which all looked amazing; Im definitely a muffin-top person, so I must admit that thats all I ate, but it was delicious.
We went back to school and the juniors had the opportunity to sit with Cindy and Leslie and just ask questions and listen to Cindys answers. The part that fascinated me the most and which I had the most questions about was Cindys freelancing experiences up until now and how she feels about them for the future. It is terrifying to me but partly what I want to do at least at some small part in my future. I feel like it would be really good personal experience; being forced to create your own timely schedule, meetings with separate clients, and budgeting. All incredibly important things that I still have somehow not caught onto. For this reason, I fully understand that freelancing would probably not be the way for me to go just yet.
We were able to go to lunch at Easy bistro, which was a totally good experience. Their fairly new space is beautiful and wide open. The orchids at the bar made that side of the space look amazing and super chic, almost.
The whole day, the theme was social networking. This is a hard thing for me to really come to grips with, because I have been raised and have learned in past years through my own experiences that sometimes it is just best to stick to face-to-face relationships and leave out the no-strings-attached typing and texting. The whole thing smells somewhat dangerous to me, because our entire view of people has and will continue to change with the wave that social networking sites are making. I realize that these are important for employers to look at perspective employees, but what happened to interviewing and receiving recommendations? I understand why being interconnected is so important sometimes, but I just cannot understand why you would want to be connected and knowing of what your friends were doing at all times. I feel like eventually, masses of people will forget how to react and interact with the world on a true level.
This whole series of presentations was especially interesting to me, because the night before, I had read an article in GQ, where the editor quotes a British magazine called , and says that An eye-opening new study reveals that if you spend a lot of time on Facebook and other social networking sites, chances are youre alienated, lonely, and quite possibly demented. After reading this article, I mentioned it to my dad and older brother, who are in different stages and walks of life than me, and they both kind agreed that they thought this way. My dad even threatens to fail his students if they do not cancel their twitter account by the end of his class.
So, this is where I come from with the entire idea of social networking. I understand why it has become addictive and therefore kind of important in our society. I understand why people use it and that it can be used in really productive ways; I cannot deny, though, that I am tentative to take a strong social networking persona at this time.

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  • Apr. 15th, 2009 at 11:28 PM

The most interesting thing about this printer was the fact that next year we might be able to consider taking our senior projects to them. Every printer we have seen this semester has been on a slightly different scale. They have all been very interesting and exciting. Allegra might be within our reach though because they print short run projects, even single projects.
Allegra was awesome enough to show us inside one of their printers. We were given a diagram (that they kindly had ready for us and copies for all) but it all made sense when we could gather around the printer and see the rollers and bed.
The guys were also nice enough to demo several processes for us. We watched them cut down business cards, we saw a scoring machine for card stock to be folded smoothly, and we also got to see a machine fold a job. We didnt get to see them glue by hand a binding for papers that would be torn apart but we were shown the machine and how it works.
Before we left we got to see the guys paste a sign over a metal base that had been used for the previous sign. An interesting note: they printed the sign larger than the metal piece to allow for a just in case it shifts issue. Because the sign was so large I worried what would happen if it began to shift -I wouldnt want that to be my job and mess it up- but they built in an factor: Cool.

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  • Apr. 15th, 2009 at 6:23 PM

The most interesting thing about this printer was the fact that next year we might be able to consider taking our senior projects to them. Every printer we have seen this semester has been on a slightly different scale. They have all been very interesting and exciting. Allegra might be within our reach though because they print short run projects, even single projects.
Allegra was awesome enough to show us inside one of their printers. We were given a diagram (that they kindly had ready for us and copies for all) but it all made sense when we could gather around the printer and see the rollers and bed.
The guys were also nice enough to demo several processes for us. We watched them cut down business cards, we saw a scoring machine for card stock to be folded smoothly, and we also got to see a machine fold a job. We didnt get to see them glue by hand a binding for papers that would be torn apart but we were shown the machine and how it works.
Before we left we got to see the guys paste a sign over a metal base that had been used for the previous sign. An interesting note: they printed the sign larger than the metal piece to allow for a just in case it shifts issue. Because the sign was so large I worried what would happen if it began to shift -I wouldnt want that to be my job and mess it up- but they built in an factor: Cool.

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  • Apr. 13th, 2009 at 5:55 PM

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Program helps businesses prosper through current economic downturn
Hamilton, ON – Allegra Print Imaging – Hamilton has launched an innovative program to help small to medium-sized businesses and non-profit organizations define and differentiate their services or products to ensure they prosper during the current economic malaise.
“Our Brand Builder™ program is designed to revitalize and re-energize organizations with a structured brand-building process,” say partners Dave Knox and Gasper Lipari. “All too often businesses and non-profits spend money on marketing and communications without a clear understanding of what makes their product or service unique. Our program ensures dollars are spent wisely, and in a focused manner.”
Allegra has partnered with Gordon Green, a former advertising agency owner who has more than 20 years’ experience working an array of organizations large and small. Green developed the three-step Brand Builder™ program – Define. Differentiate. Go! – to help business owners and non-profit agencies look at their product or service through the eyes of their customers, employees and the public.
“If you and your employees don’t have a clear understanding of what your brand stands for, how can you expect others to buy into it?” says Green.
“Marketing strategies have a much greater impact when they are highly focused. Allegra is demonstrating this principal by identifying a need in the business community, then delivering a new  initiative like Brand Builder™ to meet the need. This clearly sets Allegra apart from other printing companies.”
Green says the program is designed to make it easy for business owners and managers, who are often stretched to the limit. “The initial step is a brand audit, which requires a commitment of three to four hours by key decision makers in the business. After that, we pretty much do the rest.”
Brand Builder™ clients receive a comprehensive brand and marketing strategy, which can be fully implemented and effectively managed by Allegra’s in-house marketing team.
Allegra is also offering complementary Lunch-and-Learn sessions this spring to introduce business owners and non-profit organizations to strategies for building stronger brands during the tough economic times that lie ahead. “Our Lunch programs are focused on areas that our customers have identified,” says Knox. “It will include ideas for creating and building strong business brands, maximizing marketing budgets, and using strategic community giving to build goodwill with customers and the community.”
“The addition of the Brand Builder™ program closes the loop and makes us a true marketing partner with our clients,” adds Lipari.
For a complementary Brand Builder™ consultation, or to enroll in a Lunch and Learn session, please call 905-528-2999 or email Allegra (info available on CONTACT page of this website.
Allegra Print Imaging - Hamilton features traditional and advanced printing technologies including offset printing, digital printing, high volume black white and colour copying, binding, graphic design, signs, posters and banners, mailing services, website design and hosting, promotional products, print management solutions and project consulting.
Allegra Print Imaging – Hamilton has two locations – 255 York Boulevard and 11 Hughson Street South – and is a member of Allegra Network LLC, one of the world’s largest print and graphic communications franchises linking more than 600 locations in North America and the United Kingdom.

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  • Apr. 8th, 2009 at 8:24 PM

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Program helps businesses prosper through current economic downturn
Hamilton, ON – Allegra Print Imaging – Hamilton has launched an innovative program to help small to medium-sized businesses and non-profit organizations define and differentiate their services or products to ensure they prosper during the current economic malaise.
“Our Brand Builder™ program is designed to revitalize and re-energize organizations with a structured brand-building process,” say partners Dave Knox and Gasper Lipari. “All too often businesses and non-profits spend money on marketing and communications without a clear understanding of what makes their product or service unique. Our program ensures dollars are spent wisely, and in a focused manner.”
Allegra has partnered with Gordon Green, a former advertising agency owner who has more than 20 years’ experience working an array of organizations large and small. Green developed the three-step Brand Builder™ program – Define. Differentiate. Go! – to help business owners and non-profit agencies look at their product or service through the eyes of their customers, employees and the public.
“If you and your employees don’t have a clear understanding of what your brand stands for, how can you expect others to buy into it?” says Green.
“Marketing strategies have a much greater impact when they are highly focused. Allegra is demonstrating this principal by identifying a need in the business community, then delivering a new  initiative like Brand Builder™ to meet the need. This clearly sets Allegra apart from other printing companies.”
Green says the program is designed to make it easy for business owners and managers, who are often stretched to the limit. “The initial step is a brand audit, which requires a commitment of three to four hours by key decision makers in the business. After that, we pretty much do the rest.”
Brand Builder™ clients receive a comprehensive brand and marketing strategy, which can be fully implemented and effectively managed by Allegra’s in-house marketing team.
Allegra is also offering complementary Lunch-and-Learn sessions this spring to introduce business owners and non-profit organizations to strategies for building stronger brands during the tough economic times that lie ahead. “Our Lunch programs are focused on areas that our customers have identified,” says Knox. “It will include ideas for creating and building strong business brands, maximizing marketing budgets, and using strategic community giving to build goodwill with customers and the community.”
“The addition of the Brand Builder™ program closes the loop and makes us a true marketing partner with our clients,” adds Lipari.
For a complementary Brand Builder™ consultation, or to enroll in a Lunch and Learn session, please call 905-528-2999 or email Allegra (info available on CONTACT page of this website.
Allegra Print Imaging - Hamilton features traditional and advanced printing technologies including offset printing, digital printing, high volume black white and colour copying, binding, graphic design, signs, posters and banners, mailing services, website design and hosting, promotional products, print management solutions and project consulting.
Allegra Print Imaging – Hamilton has two locations – 255 York Boulevard and 11 Hughson Street South – and is a member of Allegra Network LLC, one of the world’s largest print and graphic communications franchises linking more than 600 locations in North America and the United Kingdom.

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The most common corporate mantra today is "Fiscal Responsibility". Managing expenses is more important than it has ever been. One key area that companies are examining is how to drive cost out of the print marketing budget.

One challenge that many companies have is that they do not know what their true cost is. Often print buyers and marketers only look at the cost of printing. This mentality can often lead to ordering larger quantities than you need so that the "price per piece is low." Does it really matter if the price per piece is low if you have to throw out half the print run due to obsolescence?


Consider moving to a supply chain system that allows for on demand printing of marketing materials. It is also important to consider the soft cost involved in managing printed material. According to industry studies the soft cost of projects represent six to seven times as much cost as the printing itself.


When looking at a supply chain system to manage marketing collateral consider each step of the document lifecycle. Be sure to address those items that fall "below the water line". Consider soft costs like creation, distribution, fulfillment, and waste. By addressing these items you will see the greatest reduction in expense.

Many printers and marketing service providers now have robust tools to support these needs. Often, these tools are web based document management systems that allow you to manage the creation, production, and distribution of key marketing materials. In addition, this process is often tied together with an on demand production model.

For a look behind the scenes of how an online document management system works you can visit the Allegra Print Imaging Online Order Center and log in as a guest.

URL: http://www.allegraaz.com/ (click client log in)
User Name: demo@TheOnlinePrintCenter.

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  • Apr. 1st, 2009 at 11:25 AM

The most common corporate mantra today is "Fiscal Responsibility". Managing expenses is more important than it has ever been. One key area that companies are examining is how to drive cost out of the print marketing budget.

One challenge that many companies have is that they do not know what their true cost is. Often print buyers and marketers only look at the cost of printing. This mentality can often lead to ordering larger quantities than you need so that the "price per piece is low." Does it really matter if the price per piece is low if you have to throw out half the print run due to obsolescence?


Consider moving to a supply chain system that allows for on demand printing of marketing materials. It is also important to consider the soft cost involved in managing printed material. According to industry studies the soft cost of projects represent six to seven times as much cost as the printing itself.


When looking at a supply chain system to manage marketing collateral consider each step of the document lifecycle. Be sure to address those items that fall "below the water line". Consider soft costs like creation, distribution, fulfillment, and waste. By addressing these items you will see the greatest reduction in expense.

Many printers and marketing service providers now have robust tools to support these needs. Often, these tools are web based document management systems that allow you to manage the creation, production, and distribution of key marketing materials. In addition, this process is often tied together with an on demand production model.

For a look behind the scenes of how an online document management system works you can visit the Allegra Print Imaging Online Order Center and log in as a guest.

URL: http://www.allegraaz.com/ (click client log in)
User Name: demo@TheOnlinePrintCenter.

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Program helps businesses prosper through current economic downturn
Hamilton, ON – Allegra Print Imaging – Hamilton has launched an innovative program to help small to medium-sized businesses and non-profit organizations define and differentiate their services or products to ensure they prosper during the current economic malaise.
“Our Brand Builder™ program is designed to revitalize and re-energize organizations with a structured brand-building process,” say partners Dave Knox and Gasper Lipari. “All too often businesses and non-profits spend money on marketing and communications without a clear understanding of what makes their product or service unique. Our program ensures dollars are spent wisely, and in a focused manner.”
Allegra has partnered with Gordon Green, a former advertising agency owner who has more than 20 years’ experience working an array of organizations large and small. Green developed the three-step Brand Builder™ program – Define. Differentiate. Go! – to help business owners and non-profit agencies look at their product or service through the eyes of their customers, employees and the public.
“If you and your employees don’t have a clear understanding of what your brand stands for, how can you expect others to buy into it?” says Green.
“Marketing strategies have a much greater impact when they are highly focused. Allegra is demonstrating this principal by identifying a need in the business community, then delivering a new  initiative like Brand Builder™ to meet the need. This clearly sets Allegra apart from other printing companies.”
Green says the program is designed to make it easy for business owners and managers, who are often stretched to the limit. “The initial step is a brand audit, which requires a commitment of three to four hours by key decision makers in the business. After that, we pretty much do the rest.”
Brand Builder™ clients receive a comprehensive brand and marketing strategy, which can be fully implemented and effectively managed by Allegra’s in-house marketing team.
Allegra is also offering complementary Lunch-and-Learn sessions this spring to introduce business owners and non-profit organizations to strategies for building stronger brands during the tough economic times that lie ahead. “Our Lunch programs are focused on areas that our customers have identified,” says Knox. “It will include ideas for creating and building strong business brands, maximizing marketing budgets, and using strategic community giving to build goodwill with customers and the community.”
“The addition of the Brand Builder™ program closes the loop and makes us a true marketing partner with our clients,” adds Lipari.
For a complementary Brand Builder™ consultation, or to enroll in a Lunch and Learn session, please call 905-528-2999 or email Allegra (info available on CONTACT page of this website.
Allegra Print Imaging - Hamilton features traditional and advanced printing technologies including offset printing, digital printing, high volume black white and colour copying, binding, graphic design, signs, posters and banners, mailing services, website design and hosting, promotional products, print management solutions and project consulting.
Allegra Print Imaging – Hamilton has two locations – 255 York Boulevard and 11 Hughson Street South – and is a member of Allegra Network LLC, one of the world’s largest print and graphic communications franchises linking more than 600 locations in North America and the United Kingdom.

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Program helps businesses prosper through current economic downturn
Hamilton, ON – Allegra Print Imaging – Hamilton has launched an innovative program to help small to medium-sized businesses and non-profit organizations define and differentiate their services or products to ensure they prosper during the current economic malaise.
“Our Brand Builder™ program is designed to revitalize and re-energize organizations with a structured brand-building process,” say partners Dave Knox and Gasper Lipari. “All too often businesses and non-profits spend money on marketing and communications without a clear understanding of what makes their product or service unique. Our program ensures dollars are spent wisely, and in a focused manner.”
Allegra has partnered with Gordon Green, a former advertising agency owner who has more than 20 years’ experience working an array of organizations large and small. Green developed the three-step Brand Builder™ program – Define. Differentiate. Go! – to help business owners and non-profit agencies look at their product or service through the eyes of their customers, employees and the public.
“If you and your employees don’t have a clear understanding of what your brand stands for, how can you expect others to buy into it?” says Green.
“Marketing strategies have a much greater impact when they are highly focused. Allegra is demonstrating this principal by identifying a need in the business community, then delivering a new  initiative like Brand Builder™ to meet the need. This clearly sets Allegra apart from other printing companies.”
Green says the program is designed to make it easy for business owners and managers, who are often stretched to the limit. “The initial step is a brand audit, which requires a commitment of three to four hours by key decision makers in the business. After that, we pretty much do the rest.”
Brand Builder™ clients receive a comprehensive brand and marketing strategy, which can be fully implemented and effectively managed by Allegra’s in-house marketing team.
Allegra is also offering complementary Lunch-and-Learn sessions this spring to introduce business owners and non-profit organizations to strategies for building stronger brands during the tough economic times that lie ahead. “Our Lunch programs are focused on areas that our customers have identified,” says Knox. “It will include ideas for creating and building strong business brands, maximizing marketing budgets, and using strategic community giving to build goodwill with customers and the community.”
“The addition of the Brand Builder™ program closes the loop and makes us a true marketing partner with our clients,” adds Lipari.
For a complementary Brand Builder™ consultation, or to enroll in a Lunch and Learn session, please call 905-528-2999 or email Allegra (info available on CONTACT page of this website.
Allegra Print Imaging - Hamilton features traditional and advanced printing technologies including offset printing, digital printing, high volume black white and colour copying, binding, graphic design, signs, posters and banners, mailing services, website design and hosting, promotional products, print management solutions and project consulting.
Allegra Print Imaging – Hamilton has two locations – 255 York Boulevard and 11 Hughson Street South – and is a member of Allegra Network LLC, one of the world’s largest print and graphic communications franchises linking more than 600 locations in North America and the United Kingdom.

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Allegra | Allergies: Allegra

  • Mar. 13th, 2009 at 6:34 AM

Hi. I think Loulu2u said it well.
Here is some more information:
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Fexofenadine (Allegra) is in a class of medications called antihistamines. It works by blocking the effects of histamine, a substance in the body that causes allergy symptoms. Whats great about it is that it is NON SEDATING - Claritin can make you drowsy at higher doses and Zyrtecs regular dosing can have sedating effects.

There are several versions of Allergra including those with Pseudophedrine (Allegra D), orally disintegrating tablets, and various dosaging (180mg, 120mg, 60mg) options.

I have such severe allergies (year round - but Trees/Grasses/Molds are my worst) that I take the 180 mg dose twice a day. I have had no adverse side effects. At times, I take a decongestant (pseudophedrine) along with the fexofenadine to help with the extra stuffies of the bad reactions.

I did some research to help figure the answer to your question. I found your answer and a bit more. Maybe the info here is too much - but atleast I learned a bit.

Drugs dot com says that fexofenadine (the generic version of Allegra) is rapidly absorbed in a mean average of 2.6 hours. So, if you have been taking Allegra for a few days now, you should have a good level built up in your blood stream. If you are not finding relief, you should contact your doctor. The dosaging may not be enough, you might be taking a conflicting medication which limits the abilites of Allegra to work, you might need additional help to get over the rought times.

Here are a few suggestions about taking Allegra/Fexofenadine:

* Take with water, not juice (see study below)
* Take around the same time every day.
* If you take an antacid, take the antacid several hours before or after you take the Allegra.
* Do not eat with a high fat meal, it reduces plasma levels by 20% (drugs.com)


PS -
I just found this out - that if you are thinking about becoming pregnant, you might want to check with your doctor. Allegra is a Class C drug - which means it might cause harm to the baby or be passed along in breast milk. hmmm...yet its safe enough for a 2 year old with hives.

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  • Jan. 2nd, 2009 at 8:57 PM

ExtremeCraft.com, which will feature 21st Century craft and design, all made with recycled, upcycled, repurposed and reused items. We are looking for the best examples of paper and book arts, jewelry, clothing, home and personal accessories, furniture, art, and miscellanea for possible publication. We invite designers, artists, visionaries and crafters of all stripes to submit their work. High quality photography is essential. We are looking for photographs of the finished work, not step-by-step shots. All images must be AT LEAST 1400x1750 pixels at 300 dpi. There is no entry form for the book--all we need is the Grant of Rights form and an image list in Microsoft Word or PDF format. Please upload them with your images."

For submission instructions, please visit www.creativereusebook.com.

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allegra cavalry feed

  • Dec. 25th, 2008 at 1:46 PM


More than five million people have died, most from lack of access to food or basic health, during a decade of fighting and upheaval in Congo, according to aid agencies. This makes Congos enduring conflict the deadliest since World War Two.
I spent two years in Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda from 2002 to 2004, covering the regional war that engulfed much of central Africa. The day I took shelter with Boniface was the first on my latest trip to report again on Congos seemingly unending cycle of violence.
Most of the victims perish far from sight, deep in the bush.
This time, death seemed all around.
Driving to the front line early one morning, mist hung over the road and smoke from Nyiragongo volcano darkened the sky.
Marking the first rebel position were the bodies of two government soldiers, a bullet through each of their skulls.
Traveling north later, I reached the hilltop village of Kirumba, where local Mai-Mai militiamen had clashed with government troops fleeing the Tutsi rebel advance.
The army quickly buried their dead, but the Mai-Mai corpses were set on fire by beer-drinking troops.
I found them the next morning, fat still bubbling on one charred corpse, its genitals cut off. Another body had an umbrella stabbed into its face. Soldiers joked and laughed.
Back near Kibati camp, I followed a funeral procession into a sun-dappled banana grove. A tiny purple casket containing the body of eight-month old Alexandrine Kabitsebangumi, who had died from cholera, was being lowered into the dark earth.

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