Barcode Art Contest Winners

Because I run an online gallery of barcode-inspired artwork I see a lot of barcodes incorporated into larger pieces. It's my belief that barcodes have become a visual meme and are infused with connotations and implied meanings (www.jetcityorange.com/barcodes/BarcodesJargonSlang.pdf).I was unprepared for and pleasantly surprised by the entrants in photoshopcontest.com barcode competition. Fine ...

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They're heeeere...

No, the Whole Foods cash register couldn't scan it. Y...

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Retail Pro POS software bundle

Save a bundle on this POS software and hardware bundle!Get the leading retail software RETAIL PRO SHOP EDITION installed on HP's top of the line POS hardware system for less than $5,000. Training included!Register for a free online demo. Review information about Retail Pro features.For details about support options, send email or visit website for more information....

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RFID Still Crap, Says Dublin Firm

So maybe they're a little more diplomatic than that but Heavey RF knows what time it is.RFID is still just a whizbang technology that may mutate into a practical product some day. Perhaps. Possibly. At some point. Maybe. (I'm in for $50 on March 12, 2016, if anyone's starting a pool).Until every kitchen-table home business can afford to produce them, and every corner bodega can afford to read...

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New Executives Named

One Step Retail Solutions Names New Executives Following Highest Ever Sales in 2nd QuarterOSRS, the long-time industry leaders in retail point of sale software technology, recently moved Dan Jablons to a new VP Business Development position and names Peter Pishko as VP Operations.In the final runway of the 2nd quarter, OSRS stepped up to highest sales. Newly appointed as VP Operations at OSRS is Peter Pishko, former Director of Quality & Assurance. In his new position, he will be managing the company's national technical support center, retail...

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Barcoding critters

Taxonomists are considering barcodes as a tool in the struggle to create names for newly discovered plants and animals. Can a number encompass a being's beingness? Is 123,452,677 qualitatively worse than Brad, Thad, Tiffany or Chu...

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Now even cabs have barcodes

Riding a cab in New York is exciting enough. Riding a cab from the East Side to Union Square during the day during the week is an added thrill. Getting one of the new cabs with a video screen showing TV, ads, and a a moving map is pretty cool too. But nothing, and I mean nothing beats getting in a cab and finding a barcode staring at you. Know what I me...

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Barcode Technologies Mission Statement

BARCODE TECHNOLOGIES will help customers improve their operations and profitability through data capture solutions, using innovative technology that will instantly capture, process and transmit the data that is so vital to daily management decisions in scores of industries. BARCODE TECHNOLOGIES systems eliminate time-consuming and error-prone tasks associated with manual data collection. By tracking your critical data and helping you control information flow, our packages, improve your business to run more efficiently and productively, thereby...

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Nothing to do with barcodes

This probably has nothing to do with barcodes but here in Seattle one of the 7-Elevens has been transformed into a Kwik E Mart. This is a promotion for the upcoming Simpsons movie.They're selling Simpsons tie-in merchandise so I guess there's a good chance that these items will have their own barcode. I wonder what company prefix they'll u...

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Best price on consumables

One Step Retail Solutions partnered with System ID Warehouse to provide customers with the convenience of fulfilling their consumable supply needs at low prices. SIW is unmatched in this industry and has been providing consumable supplies for over 20 years.For custom needs, contact SIW supply experts at (800) 660-8395. To order, visit: www.systemid.com/onest...

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Wait. There's more bad news!

Yesterday I recounted the story of a fugly barcode on a poor child's birthday present. Today I present another insult at said birthday soiree: an EAN in the USA. Yes, a foreign barcode on these here 'merican shores. I certainly hope WalMart isn't behind this. Gray market bastards...

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Am I the only one who notices these things?

Little Audrey turned 4, had a party, and found this horrible barcode on one of her presents. The shame, and in front of all her little friends no less. What parent would knowingly foist this off on an unsuspecting pre-schooler? Wh...

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Believe it or not, Azalea Software is sponsoring golf. Yes, "golf".

Azalea Software Sponsors Hope Heart Classic Golf TournamentFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 03jul07SEATTLE - Azalea Software is sponsoring a hole at this year’s 10th Annual Hope Heart Classic, July 30, 2007. While this is consistent with Azalea’s ongoing commitment to tithing and giving back to the community it’s noteworthy in that no one at Azalea has any interest in golf whatsoever.The Hope Heart...

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UPCTools gets the nod

We know our Mom's are proud of us and what we do. It's always nice when someone else notices and speaks out too.UPCTools, our UPC barcode software, just got good marks from Top 10 Reviews.Wait til I tell M...

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