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20th December 1999

SignMaker

“This Java applet formats freeway signs for you. You provide the route numbers, town names, exits, and your choice of arrows — and SignMaker draws a sign for you. Since SignMaker uses the authentic ‘freeway font’ (FHWA E(M)), provides over 40 route markers to choose from, and mounts the sign on metal supports against a blue sky, the effect is quite realistic.”

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20th December 1999

Ad Critic

“The Ad Critic was created for those who find advertising more than just an annoyance between TV shows. Advertising is a part of every culture. With 96% of households with TV’s, and only 92% with running water, it’s no wonder. Here is where you will find practically any ad you have seen on TV. At least that is the goal. And soon you will be able to tell the world what you thought of the ad. You can vote on it, comment on it, discuss the underlying innuendos, and hopefully even get your comments read by some of the leading advertising agencies in the world.”

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20th December 1999

Uptime

“Uptime periodically requests a page from your server. If the site is unreachable, Uptime sends you email. Uptime will continue checking your site. When it becomes reachable again, Uptime will send you one more message.”

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20th December 1999

WORDS OF ART

A handy and heady online glossary of theory and criticism for the visual arts.

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20th December 1999

A Roland Barthes Index

Papers by and about the French social and literary critic.

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20th December 1999

Ad Critic

“The Ad Critic was created for those who find advertising more than just an annoyance between TV shows. Advertising is a part of every culture. With 96% of households with TV’s, and only 92% with running water, it’s no wonder. Here is where you will find practically any ad you have seen on TV. At least that is the goal. And soon you will be able to tell the world what you thought of the ad. You can vote on it, comment on it, discuss the underlying innuendos, and hopefully even get your comments read by some of the leading advertising agencies in the world.”

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