CARD/INSERT SPECIFICATIONS FOR POPULAR SCIENCE

Shipping Address	Popular Science Magazine Quad/Graphics - Saratoga 56 Duplainville Road Saratoga Springs, NY 12866-9050 Attn: Heath Goodspeed
Identification	Each skid should be clearly marked with the following identification: Publication Name Date of issue Skid Count (Key number and quantity on each carton if cartons are used) Load Weight-gross Load Tare Load Weight- net Popular Science Job # Contact the production department to obtain the correct job #. A sample of the card or insert should be affixed to four sides of each skid for identification of skid contents.
Skid/Pallet Size	Material-handling equipment at the plant can handle all standard size skids and pallets.
Insert Size	Trim Size: 7-7/8" X 10 1/2" Preferable Bleed size: 8-1/8" X 10 3/4" Trims      Top: 1/8" or balance      Foot: 1/8"      Outside: 1/8" or balance      Spine: 1/8"
Card Size	Minimum: 6" X 4" (BRC) Maximum (Inserts): 8-1/8" X 10-3/4" (bleed size) All live matter should be kept 1/4" away from all trimmed edges of the insert or card when it is bound into the magazine. Vertical perforations should be a minimum of 1/2" away from backbone skive.
Porosity	Gurley. 100cc's of air in 25 seconds.
Card Thickness	At least .007, but not more than .00895 (US Post Office Requirements) (Please check PO)
Card Paper	75# basis weight and free of groundwood except when coated to resist an applied bending force (US Post Office Requirements) (Please check PO)
Binding Method	Perfect, with all products jogging to the foot.
Delivery Times	Delivery of cards to the plant can be made 24/7. However, all deliveries require a scheduled appointment. You must call (518) 581-4123 with shipping information, publication title, issue date, and job number for delivery appointments. All shipments must be "prepaid". "Collect" shipments will be rejected at the receiving dock.
Quantity	Please contact Tere Alfonso (212) 779-5128 or Erika Hernandez (212) 779-5393

**You MUST send a sample or blueline that includes the publication title before printing to:

Tere Alfonso
Popular Science
2 Park Avenue 10th Fl
New York, NY 10016