On March 9th 1959, the first Barbie doll went on display at the American Toy Fair in New York City. Eleven inches tall, with a waterfall of blond hair, Barbie was the first mass-produced toy doll in the United States with adult features. The woman behind Barbie was Ruth Handler, who co-founded Mattel, Inc. with … Continue reading March 9 1959 First Barbie Doll
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Shared Meaning and Communication: Five Principles
Communication is the parting or exchanging of thoughts, opinions or information by speech, writing or signs. It can also mean the process of conveying information electronically or manually. Exchanging opinions without understanding does not create communication. For communication to exist, shared meaning must be constructed. If communication is to involve shared meaning, five principles must … Continue reading Shared Meaning and Communication: Five Principles
Craig Hill 