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Well before twitter, we would go to places near refineries like pizza places, a deli, etc. We’d order an abnormal amount of food and leave a massive tip. When leaving we’d leave our business card.
Any rumor in the market about said refinery, we’d call that place to confirm.
Any rumor in the market about said refinery, we’d call that place to confirm.
The terminal guys were the best. We would just go early in the morning and bring dozens of donuts and good coffee. They would tell you anything. Who was storing what product, how much, who exited their lease......
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I need a good ghostwriter, when I leave the oil biz some day, I think I should write a book.
Or at least document all this stuff.
Or at least document all this stuff.
What applying to college looked like in 1962:
There's >2000 schools. Most are good.
Don't obsess over prestige.
Preconceptions dominate.
In an age of new knowledge, colleges are in a state of ferment.
There's >2000 schools. Most are good.
Don't obsess over prestige.
Preconceptions dominate.
In an age of new knowledge, colleges are in a state of ferment.
Counselors shortages are a problem in 1962, and counseling loads need to be cut in half at most schools.
Private schools had a larger advantage at many prestigious colleges in 1962. But not everywhere.
