Posted by Thinker on May 12, 2009 in
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Before embarking on an outdoor promotional event or outdoor retail displays, there may be a few things you need to consider that will affect your choice:
– The unpredictability of the great British summer
– Will the display stand up to high traffic areas or lots of crowds
– Ways to stand out from all the other generic display stands
POD Outdoor has an extensive range of outdoor display stands and equipment ideal for marketing and promotional displays in all weathers. Our outdoor display products are perfect for summer events, outdoor exhibitions and trade shows and promotions.
Outdoor display stands are not only suitable for just summer events, but our outdoor range is equally suited for all year round retail applications. They also work well in large exhibition halls and large indoor events when you need to stand out from the crowd. For example our outdoor flags are a great way to be seen in a large busy and crowded exhibition hall as well as outdoor for all your promotions.
Our comprehensive outdoor range will allow you to create instant stunning impact at your event. Our External Display Systems have been designed to be highly portable, easy to use and practical enough to be set up in seconds. The flexible nature of our products gives durability but they are also strong and stable for unpredictable weather, frequent use and high traffic locations.
Options for effective Outdoor Displays
Branded Shelters – What better way to be prepared for unpredictable weather than with an instant shelter, fully printed to promote your brand, logos, marketing message or products.
Outdoor Banner Stands – Outdoor banners stands are durable hard wearing weather resistant displays that are an effective way to display your graphics. Outdoor banner stands are portable and sturdy, making them an ideal display choice for your outdoor graphics.
Flag Displays – For high impact, attention grabbing displays, feather flags, wing banners, flying banners, portable flag poles and event flags for maximum viewing at your outdoor display or exhibition.
Portable Counters – Portable counters that can be personlised to your corporate style with graphics that are either permanently applied or attached for easy removal for rebranding later projects. All counters fold down for portability and flexibility and are suitable as promotional counters at your outdoor event.
Display Barriers – Display barriers are ideal for queue management, crowd control and café barriers. Display barriers are ideal for defining seating use at your event and promoting your logos.
Just one of these effective marketing outdoor display products can enhance your outdoor event, a combination of these display options will make your outdoor display stand out and result in a successful event.
Posted by Thinker on May 12, 2009 in
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The capital of the Czech Republic is one of the most important historical preservation sites in central Europe. Prague’s unique city heart has been a UNESCO world cultural and natural heritage site since 1992.
Prague is a great city for those in love. Remnants of the city’s past are found on nearly every corner.
A stroll through the Old City past Powder Tower (1475), the old town hall and other equally marvellous baroque architectural masterpieces leads to the Charles Bridge, one of the most photographed bridges in the world.
Prague Castle was built on the Hradshin River by a property developer called Premysl around 870, and Prague soon became the seat of the House of Premysl.
Vratislav I, the first Bohemian monarch, moved the royal household to Vysehrad Castle in 1085, probably due to a power struggle with his sibling, Bishop Jaromir.
Prague Castle remained the seat of the bishops of Prague for decades. The Cathedral of St. Vitus, another early building, is also located on the castle grounds.
Prague expands.
Protected by the two castles, an influx of German and Jewish businessmen and local craftsmen led to rapid expansion on both sides of the Muldau River. The largest fortified section was near the already ancient Prague Castle. Prague received its city charter in 1234 from King Wenceslas I, who made it his primary residence.
Shortly thereafter, the “New Town” districts of Mala Strana and Hradshin were ffounded. The fourteenth century brought yet more prosperity to Prague. In 1348 the first university in central Europe was founded here, Charles University, named after Emperor Charles IV.
In the fifteenth and sixteenth centuries, Prague was torn apart by two religious wars. The Hussite Wars (1419-1437) and the Thirty Years War (1618-1648) left deep scars.
The events that set off both of these wars started in Prague. These include the famous “defenestrations”, in which Catholic officials and dignitaries were thrown out of windows by dissenters, the first time by Hussites, followers of rebel reformer Jan Hus, and later by Protestants, setting off the Thirty Years War.
The victims of the first defenestration did not fall far, but luckily landed in the arms of a mob waiting outside to lynch them. The second time was from an upper story, but the Catholics were saved because they fell into a heap of garbage. From the Catholic point of view, divine intervention prevailed. The two long, debilitating conflicts slaughtered hundreds of thousands, setting back development for many years. Like other afflicted cities, Prague lost most of its international prominence during this time.
Prague in Spring-Time.
In 1945, Prague became the capital of the Soviet Socialist Republic of Czechoslovakia. Communist leadership caused a deep-seated financial crisis: the Soviet central planning bureau contributed to nearly complete economic stagnation.
In the spring of 1968, public criticism grew and much of the population became increasingly radicalized. Street demonstrations of the “Prague Spring” were news all over the world.
Ultimately, power struggles within the ruling party led to the invasion of Prague by Warsaw Pact troops on 21 August 1968, and the brief period of expression was ruthlessly ended.
It would be 1989 before Prague separated itself from Russian control, and in 1993 was named capital of an independent Czech Republic.
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