Daily Archives: 08 August 8, 2007

There Are 12 Kinds of Ads in the World

In 1978, Donald Gunn was a creative director for the advertising agency Leo Burnett. Though his position implied expertise, Gunn felt he was often just throwing darts—relying on inspiration and luck (instead of proven formulas) to make great ads. So, … Continue reading

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History of Artificial Eyes

The eye was a symbol of life to the ancient world, particularly in Egypt, where bronze and precious stone eyes were placed on the deceased. The Romans decorated statues with artificial eyes made of silver. Ambrose Paré (1510-1590), a famous … Continue reading

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CNN.com

Has a new embedded media player which I think is pretty darn cool.   This was on their home page today as their top story.

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