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Website Remake in Transition

13 Apr 2011

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A Fresh Look at the American Museum of Natural History

Brain: The Inside Story | American Museum of Natural History
Spring is definitely in the air, so a thinking person begins thinking about Butterflies, Brains, and other natural wonders of our lovely little planet. So it was, that I stumbled onto the American Museum of Natural History while eating lunch at my desk a couple of days ago. Read The Article . . .

By: Val Huffman Category: Design Challenges

Dream The !mpossible Dream…

6 Apr 2011

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Polaroid Analog Instant Film Returns to Market
Polaroid Campfire

The worst that can happen is getting a free box of Instant Camera film — now what?

Over three years ago, Polaroid stopped making their venerable film that had become such a huge part of popular culture, giving artists, professional photographers, and even families on vacation a very amusing and tactile method to instantly record their thoughts and events. It was fun! —the flash and whirring ratchet of the mechanism, the anticipation and amusement of watching the image develop right before your eyes.
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By: Val Huffman Category: Feature Articles, Personal Artifacts

Up Close and Personal

30 Mar 2011

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Preservation of Personal Treasures & Family Heirlooms

Scan, Retouch, and ReprintA Funny Thing Happened On My Way To Work. . . I bumped into an old friend while leisurely walking down the street one sunny day last week. We briefly exchanged news, and I was saddened to hear that his father had recently passed away.

Later, we met for coffee, and he asked me to look at some old photographs he had discovered while cleaning out the family home. There were some very interesting artifacts, mostly photographs, letters, some original watercolour paintings and three war medals.

I was reminded of my own closet full of family heirlooms, carefully wrapped and hidden from everyone, including me!
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By: Val Huffman Category: Feature Articles, Personal Artifacts
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