A two hour celebration of the C64, from its birth year of 1982. (Thanks, UPSO!)
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10:54 am Tue
Mar 22, 2016
Learn all about your new Commodore 64 computer
Watch a 1980s promotional video for a nudist resort (NSFW)
(NSFW) Enjoy the c.1985 promotional video below for the Cypress Cove Nudist Resort in Kissimmee, Florida! It looks like everything you could want from a resort but with, y’know, less clothing. Based on the reminiscing and raving over at r/nudism, The Cove is still a happening scene. You can even live there, but only by […]
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Watch Jimmy Fallon and Paul Rudd's remake of the 1984 video for "You Spin Me Round (Like a Record)"
Jimmy Fallon and Paul Rudd remade Dead or Alive’s classic 1984 new wave club anthem “You Spin Me Round (Like a Record).” Original below. Pete Burns, RIP. From Wikipedia: According to Burns, the record company was unenthusiastic about “You Spin Me Round”, to such an extent that Burns had to take out a £2,500 loan […]
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Mark Hollis, lead singer of Talk Talk, RIP
Mark Hollis, lead singer of Talk Talk, has died. He was 64. While the UK “post-rock” band may be best known for their 1984 synthy single “It’s My Life,” Talk Talk’s true masterpiece was the much more experimental 1988 album “Spirit of Eden” that dripped with ambient, jazz, and avant-garde influences. It’s an absolute stunner. […]
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Build custom Alexa skills by using Raspberry pi
Raspberry Pi is one of the world’s most versatile open-source computers. Alexa is a home automation hub with limitless potential. Together, they’re a dream team for ambitious makers, opening the door to everything from automatic lights to voice-controlled robots. Learning Raspberry Pi is meant to be relatively easy for newbies, but its applications with Alexa […]
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Enter for your last chance to win an iPhone XS Max and AirPods
Heads up: The clock is winding down on a free-entry contest to win not only one of the best smartphones on the market but a handy pair of earbuds. A simple sign-up is all you need to be eligible to win a 256 GB iPhone XS Max, along with AirPods. And while “free” is tough […]
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These fold-out tote bags make eco-friendly shopping a breeze
Kudos to those of us who have chosen a less wasteful third option to “paper or plastic” at the supermarket or club stores. Tote bags are reusable, but they can be a pain to tote around. Here’s an upgrade to that planet-saving measure. The Club Cart Lotus Trolley Bag is that rare tote you’ll want […]
