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Jason Calacanis went on an epic rant directed to Apple fanboys on Episode 12 of his web series This Week in Startups. Like one of the Ustream founders said: “It was a good rant.”

Check http://www.thisweekinstartups.com

Inventor Dean Kamen previews the prosthetic arm he’s developing at the request of the US Department of Defense. His quiet commitment to using technology to solve problems — while honoring the human spirit — has never been more clear.

This is an incredible technical achievement, but an important point is being lost in the noise of celebration: DARPA isn’t funding prosthetics research out of altruism.

Too much of the world lacks access to clean drinking water. Engineer Michael Pritchard did something about it — inventing the portable Lifesaver filter, which can make the most revolting water drinkable in seconds. An amazing demo from TEDGlobal 2009.

With cutting-edge nanotech, Michael Pritchard’s Lifesaver water-purification bottle could revolutionize water-delivery systems in disaster-stricken areas around the globe.

I wanted to announce that the SEOintelligence Click Bank Sales Page has been approved and is now officially launched! This is very exciting, as we see a large % of our revenue will be generated by the ClickBank Affiliate network. We appreciate all the advice and feedback from the ClickBank Staff who helped us through the approval process!

Check out the SEOintelligence Landing Page here:

Here is the call to action section:

Ashley Madison Affiliate Program – Married Dating
Internet dating continues to be a profitable business segment in this economic environment as people seek companionship.

Our research found nearly 60% of people who use dating sites such as Match.com and eHarmony are already in relationships.
 
Ashley Madison launched in 2001 and has branded itself as the premier dating site for people who are married or in relationships.

Ashley Madison Branding and PR:
Ashley Madison has been featured on numerous mainstream media outlets including the Tyra Banks Show, Dr Phil, Nightline, as well as numerous national publications such as Time Magazine and the Washington Post.

Ashley Madison allows users to signup for free, and can perform any actions they like on the site for free, except contacting other members. When a user wants to contact another member, they must use credits which are sold in packages ranging in cost from $49 to $249.

Many users buy multiple packages of credits in one period.

The pay out Ashley Madison affiliates a huge (over 50%) percentage of the first sale!

Affiliate Conversion Percentage:
Their branding efforts leads to high conversion rates for affiliates. Typical performance for targeted traffic is here for your reference. From my experience they perform well on display, rich media, pre-roll video, email and search (with restrictions on use of their coveted brand term in search – i.e.: ashley madison, ashleymadison.com etc.).

Conversion to Member (Free):
12-15%
Conversion from Member to Paid:
8-10%
Average Order Size:
$68.50

Also to note: They are one of the only mainstream dating custom rich media ads and providing these to affiliate partners

Below is an example currently running

Ashley Madison provides a full range of banner graphics including risque, as well as safer versions. Custom creative and resources are available upon request. Some samples of the range of creatives are provided here.

*I’m putting together a full pressie for my Elite Retreat buddies on the successes

Awesome piece by Jon Stewart on The Daily Show – it highlights the pure hypocrisy that Glen Beck has made of himself. This is just pure comedic genius, kudos to Jon and the writers of The Daily Show:

I hope this quote helps you decide to watch it:

“The hole that they stitched up in Glenn Beck’s Ass hasn’t healed enough for him to stop talking out of it.”

The Daily Show and Colbert Report air Monday through Thursday starting at 11pm / 10c.

and next after the jump, watch Stephen Colbert discuss Glenn Beck’s rapidly dwindling sponsor list (and the eugenics video montage bullsh*t from Glenn too).

Awesome – NYC Coffeeshops are kicking out the freeloading Bloggers who hog table space and don’t buy more than one coffee!!! Yay, I know this may affect some well minded users who DON’T abuse the system, but lately I’ve seen some sad “Starbuck campers”…:)

Coffee shops, typically welcoming refuges for lonely bloggers, Web entrepreneurs, and monetarily-challenged job hunters, are turning away laptop users and implementing restrictions on computer time during prime business hours. According to the Wall Street Journal, an increasing number of New York coffee shops are covering their electrical outlets, requiring customers to actually eat something or spend money before they access the Net.

Read the original article here:NYC Coffee Shops Shutting Down Laptops

NEW YORK Publicis Groupe has reached a deal to buy Razorfish from Microsoft for approximately $530 million. Under terms of the agreement, Publicis will fund the purchase via a mix of cash and 6.5 million treasury shares. The sale will be 55 percent cash and the rest stock. The agreement also extends a cooperation pact Microsoft and Publicis signed this summer.

The deal brings to Publicis a second large digital agency to operate alongside Digitas, which Publicis bought in Dec. 2006 for $1.3 billion. Razorfish has about 2,000 employees worldwide. After the transaction, Publicis will have the most digital assets of any advertising holding company, with 25 percent of its revenue coming from digital operations, according to the Paris-based company….

Publicis to Buy Razorfish From Microsoft

Also see Washington Posts coverage of the deal here.

Peter Schiff Thursday on MSNBC’s Morning Joe. There is a ton of material in here besides the Senate discussion. Schiff articulates clearly that the financial crisis has passed but the economic one is still squarely upon us….

Peter Schiff vs. the Fed — Seeking Alpha

TRON is a 3D high-tech adventure set in a digital world that’s unlike anything ever captured on the big screen. Sam Flynn (GARRETT HEDLUND), the tech-savvy 27-year-old son of Kevin Flynn (JEFF BRIDGES), looks into his father’s disappearance and finds himself pulled into the same world of fierce programs and gladiatorial games where his father has been living for 25 years. Along with Kevin’s loyal confidant (OLIVIA WILDE), father and son embark on a life-and-death journey across a visually-stunning cyber universe that has become far more advanced and exceedingly dangerous.
Director: Joseph Kosinski
Cast: Jeff Bridges, Garrett Hedlund, Olivia Wilde, Bruce Boxleitner, James Frain, Beau Garrett