Free textures and backgrounds at this link

http://www.plaintextures.com/index.php

This is a really nice collection of 3D textures and backgrounds for web design or other projects. The most important word here? Free!

More advertising goodness

Check out and study the ads at these blogs: http://advertisingadvice.blogspot.com/2008/05/72-most-creative-advertisements.html

http://webdesignledger.com/inspiration/30-funny-print-ads-thatll-make-you-laugh

and the always cutting-edge: http://adsoftheworld.com/