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Tribute to Steve Jobs - Blast from the Past

2011-10-06T08:45:00.000-07:00

This post is my tribute to Steve Jobs. He invented a lot in the past that is part on what we have today. I remember during my grade school years that we used to study him, his inventions and the development of computers. Good old days, we used Printmaster that time haha.

Anyways, here are some good old pictures I got from the Yahoo News about Steve Jobs....

This 1977 file photo shows Apple co-founder Steve Jobs as he introduces the new Apple II in Cupertino, Calif
Photo By AP/Apple Computers Inc., File

Apple-co founder Steve Wozniak (left) and Steve Jobs
Photo By Reuters/REUTERS/Kimberly White/Files

In this April 24, 1984, file photo, Steve Jobs (left) , chairman of Apple Computers, John Sculley (middle), president and CEO, and Steve Wozniak (right), co-founder of Apple, unveil the new Apple IIc computer in San Francisco.
Photo By AP/Sal Veder, File

And finally Steve Jobs today... (RIP)

Steve Jobs 1955-2011
Photo from Apple.com

“Your time is limited, so don't waste it living someone else's life. Don't be trapped by dogma - which is living with the results of other people's thinking. Don't let the noise of other's opinions drown out your own inner voice. And most important, have the courage to follow your heart and intuition. They somehow already know what you truly want to become. Everything else is secondary.”

Lusong Gunboat Shipwreck video

2011-05-08T09:37:00.000-07:00

Last week me and my girlfriend went to Coron Palawan Philippines. We went to the Lusong Gunboat Shipwreck to do snorkeling. With the help of our boatman, he took a video of the shipwreck using our handy digicam.

Lusong Gunboat is a Japanese ship. According to our boatman, the Japanese hid the boat from the Americans by covering it with fresh/green leaves so it will look like ani island or mountain. Unfotunately, the leaves dried up and the boat was unmasked. The American planes saw it and bombed it.

Here is a sketch of the shipwreck (from www.coronwrecks.com). The max depth is 11 meters. Actually the front will show during low tide. On high tide, you can just step on it. Scuba divers usually enters the ship's room.

from www.coronwrecks.com

RETROTISTICS:

Video Taken: May 2011
RetroAge as of 2011: unknown
Video Owner: Mek

Here is our video of the Lusong Gunboat Shipwreck:

1981 Yearbook of Mapua Institute of Technology

2011-04-26T06:50:00.000-07:00

Mapua Institute of Technology was founded in 1925 by Don Tomas Mapua, the first registered Filipino architect, who graduated from Cornell University.

My father is an alumnus of Mapua Institute of Technology (MIT) class of 1981. He graduated from the Electrical Engineering course. During his time, the president was Don Oscar B. Mapua Sr. As far as I know, the courses / degree programs offered during the 1980’s are Civil Engineering, Architecture, Mining Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Mechanical Engineering and Electrical Engineering...

Well enough of history, here are the pictures of my father’s old 1981 yearbook in Mapua:

RETROTISTICS:

Photo Taken: April 2011
RetroAge as of 2011: 10,950 days (estimated)
Photo Owner: Mek

front cover

side 1

side 2

first page

dedication of the yearbook

pic of Don Tomas Mapua and Dona Rita Moya Mapua

picture of Oscar B. Mapua Sr. and his message

Oscar B. Mapua's signature

Oscar B. Mapua's message to the graduates

front cover 2

World War 2 medals

2011-04-15T06:53:00.000-07:00

Today I would like to share to you pictures of my grandfather's World War 2 medals and pins. He served the military during wars in the Philippines. My mother kept this medals at our house in memory of my grandfather. When I saw this for the first time, I was amazed by the designs and the quotes engraved on it. Actually I don't know the name of the medals here, if anyone knows please comment and I'll appreciate it.

RETROTISTICS:

Photo Taken: April 2011
RetroAge as of 2011: unknown
Photo Owner: Mek

NBA Cards: Michael Jordan (97-98)

2011-04-04T06:54:00.000-07:00

Last time I showed you my brother's Kobe Bryant cards, now I will show you my Michael Jordan cards. Unfortunately, I only have three MJ cards. It's very hard to get MJ cards especially inserts in boosters, they are very rare and valuable. I got the Upper Deck 1997 by buying the Chicago Bulls booster pack, yes they made a booster pack that only contains Chicago Bulls players. I don't know if the have done it with other teams. Hope you like the cards...

RETROTISTICS:

Photo Taken: April 2011
RetroAge as of 2011: (estimate) 5110 days
Photo Owner: Mek

Upper Deck 1998 (front)

Upper Deck 1998 (back)

Fleer 1996-1997 (front)

Fleer 1996-1997 (back)

Upper Deck 1997 (front)

Upper Deck 1997 (back)

Michael Jordan cards

Toyota Corolla 2nd Generation E20

2011-03-21T06:21:00.000-07:00

This is old Toyota Corolla 2nd Generation E20 that my Grandfather owned during the 70's. If I'm not mistaken this is a '73 edition. It was passed to my father during his teenage years and now me and my brothers are using it to practice our driving skill. The interior needs a lot of pimping, If I'll have more money I'll pimp this car...

RETROTISTICS:

Photo Taken: Feb 2011
RetroAge as of 2011: (estimate) 13870 days
Photo Owner: Mek

Motorola Easy Call Pager/Beeper

2011-03-14T19:54:00.000-07:00

A beeper or pager is a one-way (receiving) short messaging communications that is introduced during the 50’s but I think it became popular during the 90’s. Later developments of pagers allow the user to respond with a short message. At present it is still used by some markets and businesses. As far as I know, there are no more pager companies/services here in the Philippines...

I remember the time when I used to call the operator, I’m 6 or 7 at that time (not sure), and the operator will ask your message. You will relay your message and the operator will repeat it to make sure it is correct. A little bit awkward and time consuming in my opinion. Well cell phones are not popular that time. Thanks to SMS of cell phones nowadays, it becomes faster and gives you privacy.

Here are the pictures of my dad’s pager, it is still in our cabinet but I’m not sure if it is still working. It runs with an AAA battery.

RETROTISTICS:

Photo Taken: Feb 2011
RetroAge as of 2011: (estimate) 5840 days
Photo Owner: Mek

Pager and case

without case

back

back with specifications

Barry Manilow 1981 album

2011-03-03T23:57:00.000-08:00

Last week I searched for vintage or old things in our home. As I hunt down the relics, I managed to see old cassette tapes. One of them is the Barry Manilow 1981 album…

Who is Barry Manilow? Barry is an American singer, songwriter, performer and producer. He was born on June 17, 1943 at Brooklyn, New York, USA. Among his popular songs are “Mandy”, “Can’t Smile Without You” and “Somewhere down the Road”. Actually almost all of his songs are popular. I know you heard them already. Ask your mom and dad, I’m sure they know it too.

Some facts about the album:

The album achieved Platinum status
The tracks were recorded at Evergreen Recording Studios in Burbank, California
Released date: November 19, 1980
Length: 41:47

Track List

Side A

"I Made It Through The Rain"
"Lonely Together"
“Bermuda Triangle”
"Twenty Four Hours A Day"
"Dance Away"

Side B

"Life Will Go On"
"Only In Chicago"
"London"
"We Still Have Time" (Theme from the motion picture ‘Tribute’)
"The Last Duet” (with Lily Tomlin)

RETROTISTICS:

Photo Taken: Feb 2011
RetroAge as of 2011: (estimate) 10950 days
Photo Owner: Mek

cassette tape of Barry Manilow

tape and album list

side A of the tape

side B of the tape

front and back cover

song list

cover of Barry

NBA Cards: Kobe Bryant (97-98, 02-03)

2011-02-28T07:07:00.000-08:00

My brother and I collected NBA cards during the 90's. We started collecting our favorite player. Here is his collection of Kobe Bryant cards. These cards are still in good condition.

RETROTISTICS:

Photo Taken: Feb 2011
RetroAge as of 2011: (estimate) 5110 days
Photo Owner: Mek

Fleer 97-98 (front)

Fleer 97-98 (back)

Fleer Metal 97-98 (front)

Fleer Metal 97-98 (back)

Upper Deck 97-98 (front)

Upper Deck 97-98 (back)

Kobe Cards