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notAdvertising

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About notAdvertising

Vice President of Life Preceptor. Co-Inventor of Supertrainer.

Creator, designer, trouble-maker.

"Fear is the mortal enemy of innovation, creativity and happiness." - Alex Bogusky

Recent public activity

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    Comment #2116702

    Every ugly person I know is an idiot. Even if they are "smart."

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    Comment #1833644

    So, you would rather have them spend the money on prime-time ad spots?

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    Comment #1825931

    It is amazing to see how much thought is going into this when you can just use one line of Facebook API code. Why make a user type anything? They are most likely already signed in …

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    Comment #1818932

    I think the writer may be confusing "flash drives" as being the competitor of the CD with internet and network media. Why store all of your photo's on the computer when you have Fa…

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    Comment #1818862

    Designing beautiful icons requires a fundamental understanding of figure, lighting, perspective and technique. Designing a website requires an understanding of visual architecture.…

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    Ask YC: Cool Project

    Just designed a website last night that could be pretty cool. I designed it and created the architecture. Need someone with knowledge of databases, search engines and Facebook API.…

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    Comment #1814473

    Is that an App Store that I see? Will you be able to execute iPhone/iPad apps from a desktop/laptop? That could be huge for the Apple app market.

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    Comment #1814455

    There is always something powerful yet comforting in a site with an extremely simple concept and elegant design.

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    Comment #1814104

    I was gonna read the whole article, but I got an alert on my iPhone that I got an email telling me that I got a Facebook wall post encouraging me to follow someone on Twitter.

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    Comment #1814077

    The aspect I like most about this system is that it makes the traditionally nerve-racking process of fund-raising fun and exciting.

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    Comment #1813475

    • Seven inches is pretty small. • RIM doesn't stand a chance competing with Apple's UI.

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    Comment #1812432

    The advertising agency: "Agency Nil" created a business model where they create finished work for clients and the clients pay them what they think it is worth after completion. htt…

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    Comment #1810021

    It's not all about the literal translation. I wonder how much of a subconscious effect the name "Super Angel Investor" might have on a young entrepreneur looking for funding resour…

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    Comment #1809614

    Right now, it is specifically designed for personal trainers to sign up and use; so it is a little bit easier for a trainer to grab-hold. However, we agree that guidance is needed …

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    Comment #1809593

    "Perception" is very important in communication and communication is very important in who I am. I think the perception is that I am completely refuting the idea of a super-angel, …

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    Comment #1809114

    Ok. Negative points for my last comment justified. Here is my dilemma: Our company has created an online application we call "Supertrainer." The reason we named it "Supertrainer" i…

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    Comment #1809062

    Totally agree. You will probably enjoy this blog: http://www.bakedin.com Written by my mentor and advertising/marketing genius, Alex Bogusky (formally of Crispin Porter & Bogusky)

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    Comment #1809035

    Over 100 so far. Haven't implemented the social media aspect that will really kick it off. Still looking for a little bit of money to get that done! Hopefully that could happen at …

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    Comment #1808987

    Causality is often confused with correlation. Content that costs money is rarely confused with equally valuable content that is free.

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    Comment #1808916

    I wonder if anyone at Facebook said: "How are we going to be #1 on google for 'social networking site'?"

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    Comment #1808896

    I would take a cellphone provider with no logo over AT&T where I don't have service in LA apt. and who can charge me anywhere between 15-30% in taxes every month at their leisure. …

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    Comment #1808878

    There are neurons in the brain that are activated when a human is exposed to another human who is suffering. They are commonly referred to as "mirror cells" because they replicate …