I was looking at this incredible collection of Apple Computer ads and noticed that the very first one in 1977 has this smart-looking fellow in a turtleneck. Scroll down to the second ad from 1977 and there it is, another turtleneck…
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What is it like to be the smartest person in the room?
Reminds me of a quote from Rounders:
“Listen, here’s the thing. If you can’t spot the sucker in the first half hour at the table, then you ARE the sucker.”
The naked apple (ad from 1979)
Is Craigslist is done for? (yep)
Craigslist is already dead, or in the midst of a slow death….And the world will be a better place for it.
CPC is better than CPM
If you’ve ever wanted to know why CPC is better than CPM and CPA here is a great description why. — CPM – cost-per-thousand CPA – cost-per-action CPC – cost-per-click Cost-per-thousand (CPM) was huge in the early days and very simple, get paid by the thousand viewers. But, it was it very limited in effectiveness. …
Most Epic Photos: Whale Hands
Make sure to give a firm handshake…
Surviving depression in a relationship
“The trick to surviving in a relationship with a depressive–or an alcoholic for that matter–is to firmly maintain your boundaries, or, as we would put it, be aware of and insist on getting your needs met. Any relationship is a mutual satisfaction of needs, regardless of either party’s state of health.” “Establishing clear and consistent …
Green surfboards
The best surfboards in the world are the most toxic. Take any professional surfer and she/he will be riding a high tech stick packed with the latest innovations. It will also be the worst possible board for the environment not only in its materials, but in the creation, disposal, and in effects on workers creating …
Paddle 2 Live – Wednesday Workouts – 4 mile paddle
Have you ever left the shore? Gone beyond the surf into the open ocean? On a 10-foot foam board? To many it’s a Wednesday ritual where they paddle 4 miles out to the RS4 Bell Buoy. For others (like me) it’s a panic attack waiting to happen with images of sharks, storms, barracudas, and 100 …
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Womens surfing in 1982 (video)
A great ABC sports video from 1982.