27Apr/09Off
Music I *almost* idolize
One of the things I admire about my church is its commitment to Biblical lyrics. I'm heard our music minister, Tom Clay (@brotom / thomasclay.blogspot.com) say "If we can't preach [the lyrics] from the pulpit, we don't sing it." And I assure you, for those unfamiliar with Grace Life CotS, what comes from the pulpit is highly scrutinized against a biblically doctrinal understanding of the Bible. (Yes, the way I described that is unnecessarily complex, but I wanted to fully qualify what I was saying for purposes I'd rather not go into, lest I fall completely off topic. If you're really curious, just search for Jeff Noblit or Paul Washer on YouTube.)
However, in the flesh, I am a sinner tempted in all sorts of ways, and likewise, when we sing these wonderfully true, powerful songs, it is tempting to idolize them. By this, I mean I am tempted to revere the song itself rather that reverencing God.
I try to avoid this form of idolatry by thinking upon the truths of the lyrics and their implications. It may not feel as emotionally "powerful" as when the song is also enjoyed for its musical pleasantry, but it does keep me grounded in the truth of the song, rather than its emotional appeal.
On the other hand - and I shall seem to talk out of both sides of my mouth here - sometimes I will treat the song simply as good, pleasing music and set aside the theological truths. This way, I'm not ascribing any more worth to the song than it's due, instead I'm simply enjoying it as something good that's excellent and praiseworthy (Philippians 4:8).
But thankfully, most often I am able to do both - to both enjoy the song for its musical qualities, and to worship my God for his eternal qualities. Although I rarely sing publicly - my heart indulges itself in rejoicing and praise through biblical music.
Likewise, I would like to share with you some songs that I *almost* idolize, but praise be to God - this is a sin I constantly overcome, allowing me to rejoice with other believers in the worthiness of our God.
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The Power Of The Cross - Stuart Townend
Be Unto Your Name - Robin Mark
Before the Throne of God Above - Dave Hunt
update: I truly should include "In Christ Alone", even if this particular arrangement isn't my favorite. The lyrics here are so comprehensive and deeply rich with truth; truly an example of the kind of song that could be preached from the pulpit. (That's not to say that it is equivalent to the Word, as certainly, there are some phrases here and there that are extra-biblical, but the truth of its message is certainly in line with truth.)
In Christ Alone - Stuart Townend
PS. This is a good time to also mention that I dissociate myself from many stereotypes given to Christians, and at the same time, I confess I am a fallen sinner. I do not view myself as "more holy" - quite the opposite - nor do I desire to "push my beliefs" onto anyone.
God's grace to you,
- tollie
26Apr/09Off
Twitter Updates for 2009-04-26
- Severe weather apparently possible today. RT @twisterchaser: here is an estimated timetable for severe storms from NWS http://bit.ly/kG1Y7 #
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- @coachstatom In order for people to direct message you, you'll have to be following them. in reply to coachstatom #
- @mattmurphyshow Truthfully, it wasn't aimed at u. I'm just trying to make a point in general - we consumers are tired of being just numbers. in reply to mattmurphyshow #
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- I'm trying out #Tweetie for the Mac. So far, Twirl seems superior. Biggest: Tweetie needs saved searches w/ option to show in main timeline. #
- @buyrihn I had heard of Nambu, but dodm tried it because I heard it was buggy and "like Tweetdeck" (which I don't like, nor Seesmic Desktop) in reply to buyrihn #
- @buyrihn Let's try this again - enter key slipped. "*Didn't try* it because"... So far, I'm impressed w/ #Nambu. There are some bugs though. #
- @mugdotcom If you're going 2 shamelessly plug ur business menu w/ the #shoals tag, at least don't shout (in ALL CAPS), please. in reply to mugdotcom #
- @LisaMKnight Was that mean? I apologize. I suppose my issue was @mugdotcom deliberately rebroadcast her shouting selfplug by adding the tag. in reply to LisaMKnight #
- @LisaMKnight Or do you think the ShoalsArea retweet should include biz plugs? I guess that wouldn't be so bad, but it feels a little spammy. in reply to LisaMKnight #
- @TheDailyBlonde @LisaMKnight IMHO, there are no real rules but there is etiquette. I wouldn't worry about follower numbers for numbers sake. #
- @TheDailyBlonde @LisaMKnight So even tho there's no rules, there are still community expectations. But, of course, ppl can always unfollow 2 #
- @donttrythis You say "radio TiVo" ... are you referring to podcasts? Or do you desire something more interactive in some manner? in reply to donttrythis #
- Liked "It's time to topple the so-called "tech bloggers" -- we need fresh blood just like we needed it when..." http://ff.im/2dS9V #
- Update. Apparently this is already possible, just only through filters (and perhaps a bit inconsistent).... re: http://ff.im/2fOsW #
- @abstractrandom Why? The real novelty is not that ppl are sending in blurbs to be put on a website. Novelty is in UNA embracing SOCIAL tech. in reply to abstractrandom #
- Community vote: Should the #shoals tag be used by businesses? If so, how? How often? Send replies 2 @ShoalsArea (don't use tag.) #
- @abstractrandom @shoalsarea I agree. But I also feel like the business plugs should come from people, not the business - generally speaking. in reply to abstractrandom #
- @abstractrandom @shoalsarea To me: if someone says something is good I listen, but if the biz says it about themselves - well, that's an ad. in reply to abstractrandom #
- @abstractrandom @shoalsarea That's a good distinction... value of telling what they're offering vs. a self-plug ad... Good point. in reply to abstractrandom #
- @farneman That's a good idea. Maybe #ShoalsBiz would gain popularity as a tag? I'll make an account for it and see how it works. @shoalsarea in reply to farneman #
- eg. Would you like this account to follow the twitter accounts of local businesses, so people can look at the... re: http://ff.im/2i5ID #
- Or should the ShoalsBiz account go so far as to manually retweet selected posts related to local businesses? I... re: http://ff.im/2i5ID #
- Or, was the shoals tag sufficient, and we should just stick to ShoalsArea? Discussion welcome. re: http://ff.im/2i5ID #
- Discussion here [http://bit.ly/tHELQ] on how the @ShoalsBiz account should behave. Creative, new ideas welcome. #
- Hey @tollie - I'm testing out the ustream social stream chat. I think it's searching for hey too. Odd. (tollie live > http://ustre.am/lRm) #
- So let's see what ustream does if I delete the h3y and @ tolli3 part. Will it see this tweet? (tollie live > http://ustre.am/lRm) #
- Hey @ustream - Did u know this Social Stream "chat" (possibly bad idea) requires "hey @ user" to work? (tollie live > http://ustre.am/lRm) #
- @anchoredintruth Are boyfriends of daughters of staff members eligible? (j/k) in reply to anchoredintruth #
- @anchoredintruth Haha. Thanks. Can I share them under Creative Commons BY-NC-ND? (Details: http://bit.ly/11bvkC) - I love you in Christ. :-) in reply to anchoredintruth #
- Liked "God Helps Those Who CANNOT Help Themselves! (Jeff Noblit)" http://ff.im/2kjcl #
- UI request: For groups, can we expose the username in addition to the service? eg. "From @username at Twitter"... http://ff.im/2kmuN #
- God Helps Those Who CANNOT Help Themselves! (Jeff Noblit) http://ff.im/2kopw #
- @barcampbham I've set up a Friendfeed group for those who are FF active. Looking forward 2 the discussions. http://bit.ly/dRRIw #barcampbham #
- I didn't account 4 the 2 characters it uses 2 show that there was more. And I tried so hard 2 make it fix exactly. Sigh. http://bit.ly/7eli3 #
- Can we show the description of private groups, in addition to the title, to non-subs? Also, for visitors who are non... http://ff.im/2lMPz #
- @grahamhancock you know? LaLa.com - nope, then AmazonMP3.com - nope, then iTunes - nope, then Google'd it - forums - yep. Ridiculous. Sad. #
- I couldn't resist. I suppose I'm proud: "I joined twitter 829 days ago - http://whendidyoujointwitter.com ?" #
- I have (exclusive) video from the apartment fire on Simpson St. in Florence this morning. Sad story. On youtube here: http://bit.ly/UTgHe #
- If news media want the original video file, @ me or email (http://tollie.org). It's online and can be downloaded. #
- House / Apartment Fire, Simpson St, Florence, Al http://ff.im/2m19o #
- Youtube has finished processing http://bit.ly/UTgHe - click on HQ for high quality. Skip ahead to 1min mark if u want. #news #shoals #
- House / Apartment Fire, Simpson St, Florence, Al http://ff.im/2m2Or #
- @leslieannjones Hey. Unfortunately, the Mac Mini is really overpriced for what you get. iMac is much better deal, and I recommend it highly. in reply to leslieannjones #
- @bedavidson That fire was on Simpson St, not far from Highland baptist. Real sad. 3 families displaced; lost everything they didn't grab. in reply to bedavidson #
- Interesting, I'm genuinely surprised that more #BarCampBham people haven't joined here. Surely I'm not the only one... http://ff.im/2mRnv #
19Apr/09Off
Twitter Updates for 2009-04-19
- If you're one of those people who like to carry your iPhone in ur pocket, warning: it's raining. If your pocket gets wet, ur iPhone may die. #
- OPEN QUESTIONS: What should new twitter users learn in a 2hr workshop? How are you using twitter? What do you like/not like about twitter? #
- Thanks @LisaMKnight @chaseathompson and @nickfranklin for your replies. #
- @april1207 Sorry if I'm seeing your reply late, or if you didn't see my original tweet when I sent it, but it was SG1 episode #200. in reply to april1207 #
- Helping @abstractrandom teach Twitter for #UNAtraining. #
- Helping @abstractrandom do the #UNAtraining Twitter workshop. I see @Holly_Widick and a few more familiar faces. #
- @nickfranklin It's actually, mostly staff and faculty. People who are interested in learning more, not necessarily previously ignorant. in reply to nickfranklin #
- Hmm. Let's see if I have enough upstream to ustream this... stand by. #
- As so much as the #UNA bandwidth will allow it, I'm ustreaming (very low quality) the #UNAtraining. http://bit.ly/6gA5V #
- RT @amberweinberg: 25 Free Mac Apps for Freelancers http://bit.ly/HOgDK #
- I had been liking #24 this season, for the first time in many seasons. Yet, this latest plot twist - equal to Season 1, but hard to swallow. #
- Are there any #RedCross #LGI out there? I'd really like to connect with you on Friendfeed and get some conversations going. #
- Starting the third and (for now) Twitter workshop with @abstractrandom. #UNAtraining. Hello everyone! #
- On Windows a good tool for simple image resizing is Irfanview. On the Mac, iPhoto works fairly well. #UNAtraining #
- That earlier tweet was supposed to say third and (for now) _final_ twitter workshop. #UNAtraining #
- Tip for new #UNA tweeps - If you don't have a website to link your twitter profile to, put in your Facebook or Myspace address. #UNAtraining #
- Critiquing myself from my ustream recording of the twitter workshop. I need an anchor to keep still. And wow, I transpose words a lot. #
- Audio from #UNAtraining: http://bit.ly/2ZP8NT (MP3). Because I'm too lazy to check server-side stats, please use this link if you repost. #
- For #UNA people, or anyone in #education, I meant to mention this site at #UNAtraining: http://www.edmodo.com - a social tool 4 classrooms. #
- @grahamhancock I think Oprah's audience isn't that engaged, but podcast listeners are. That's why podcasts are more bang 4 advertising buck. in reply to grahamhancock #
- Unfollowing @spann for talking about trying to get his follower count up. Gag me. Any one else want to talk about it? I'll unfollow you too. #
- @mattmurphyshow I'll follow you because you're new, but if you ever talk about "needing followers" again, you'll be immediately unfollowed. #
- @danamlewis It's ok 4 them 2 say "this is my twitter" but when they say "I need numbers" - that's the old model that doesn't listen 2 people in reply to danamlewis #
- @mattmurphyshow Sorry, but u called me a # again. It's ok to say "follow me" if u want 2 engage, but not if u just want numbers. Unfollowed. #
- I'll also be unfollowing anyone who tweets in all caps today. Oh wait - I wouldn't follow them in the first place. Please ignore this tweet. #
- @chadlwashington I was referring to a very popular female talk show host with that tweet about all caps. Still, Win Mobile not an excuse. in reply to chadlwashington #
- @abstractrandom We all tried Plurk because twitter kept going down. But friendfeed is gaining traction among early adopters. Federation too. #
- @LeoLaporte Can everyone just *ignore* follower numbers please!? Really, really sick of hearing [tech | mainstream] "celebs" complain. in reply to LeoLaporte #
- @paultoo Ur thoughts: what do you think about optionally, automatically finding twitter's "in reply to" and making them comments on FF posts #
- I'm going to start re-posting my Friendfeed [http://friendfeed.com/tollie] posts to twitter. If this gets annoying, let me know by @'ing me. #
- @ikepigott In the past, I've had problems w/ ignorant police trying 2 confiscate my camera / force me to delete pictures of police activity. in reply to ikepigott #
- Friendfeed is not sending all my updates to Twitter. I'll have to investigate this. It only sent that @ reply. But for now, off to movies. #
- @ikepigott There's a lot of good resources from the google search [http://bit.ly/jDJQu - photographer's rights] especially the first result. in reply to ikepigott #
- In a recession, you'd think struggling malls would want to be friendly to customers, rather than shewing them off 15 minutes before closing. #
- I too am experiencing this issue, although ff did send one @ reply to where I checked the check box. But no... re: http://ff.im/2dbw0 #
- Is it possible to not be the "owner" of posts made to rooms from imported services? eg. When you search for me,... http://ff.im/2di9O #
- I suppose owner is a confusing term. The right to control entries is a good thing, but not that they are... re: http://ff.im/2di9O #
- Apologies for the numerous tweets via Friendfeed, but working on the integration. http://ff.im/2dilO #
- @lalunablanca haha. Yes. Looking forward to it. Before kicking me out, if it helps any, followcost [http://bit.ly/EBaI8] says I'm golden. :) in reply to lalunablanca #
12Apr/09Off
Twitter Updates for 2009-04-12
- Wants verses 8-11 back. There's got to be more there. I guess today just wasn't the day to go in depth there. But they are so interesting. #
- @danwhnt Stanza has the best iPhone interface IMHO, but too few books unfortunately. Amazon's Kindle app (free) is where all the books are. in reply to bedavidson #
- @bedavidson @smyancey Welcome 2 Twitter! It only took ya 26 months since I told y'all it was cool / useful. :) Seriously, glad you're here! in reply to bedavidson #
- Funniest episode ever of StarGateSG1 is on Sci-Fi right now. #
- @drakenoboe "200" - the 200th episode, where they parody themselves, breaking the 4th wall so much. in reply to drakenoboe #
- @abstractrandom yeah. Twitter has been having issues with profile pics here lately. I think it's a server issue? Maybe. in reply to abstractrandom #
- I haven't read it yet, but I've heard I was in the print version of the TimesDaily twitter article. 2 anyone new here, Hello! Please say Hi. #
- Just listed myself in the http://localtweeps.com local Twitter directory in ZIP 35630 #
- @bedavidson @drakenoboe Thx . I saw the paper today. I didn't notice my picture in the montage online. The article was insulting, actually. #
- The Times article treats twitter like a pop fad; ignores that it's a comm tool that's been in use by some for 2+ years. Typically shallow. #
- @chaseathompson 8000? Let me know how the Scoble method works for you. I'm trending the other direction, looking to go back to bang 4 buck. in reply to chaseathompson #
- I don't like linking 2 TechCrunch, but if you aren't aware of how evil AND clueless the AP is behaving, you should read: http://bit.ly/QnHUt #
- Last day of RedCross lifeguarding class. For #Shoals ppl interested that missed, contact me. May have another n late April. CPR also. #LGI #
- 5 to 7mm hail Florence, Al. #
- The good news: I'm now less likely to get brain cancer. The bad: it's because my iPhone 3G died and Apple refuses to replace it. Boo. #
- @MK2Fac3 It was merely in my pocket as I got caught out in today's rain. Apparently that was enough water get absorbed and spread inside. in reply to MK2Fac3 #
- @MK2Fac3 Yeah. It does. I've got it sitting out in two pieces, drying. Just need a #00+ to get one more screw out to unplug the battery. in reply to MK2Fac3 #
12Apr/09Off
Twitter Updates for 2009-04-12
- Wants verses 8-11 back. There's got to be more there. I guess today just wasn't the day to go in depth there. But they are so interesting. #
- @danwhnt Stanza has the best iPhone interface IMHO, but too few books unfortunately. Amazon's Kindle app (free) is where all the books are. in reply to bedavidson #
- @bedavidson @smyancey Welcome 2 Twitter! It only took ya 26 months since I told y'all it was cool / useful. :) Seriously, glad you're here! in reply to bedavidson #
- Funniest episode ever of StarGateSG1 is on Sci-Fi right now. #
- @drakenoboe "200" - the 200th episode, where they parody themselves, breaking the 4th wall so much. in reply to drakenoboe #
- @abstractrandom yeah. Twitter has been having issues with profile pics here lately. I think it's a server issue? Maybe. in reply to abstractrandom #
- I haven't read it yet, but I've heard I was in the print version of the TimesDaily twitter article. 2 anyone new here, Hello! Please say Hi. #
- Just listed myself in the http://localtweeps.com local Twitter directory in ZIP 35630 #
- @bedavidson @drakenoboe Thx . I saw the paper today. I didn't notice my picture in the montage online. The article was insulting, actually. #
- The Times article treats twitter like a pop fad; ignores that it's a comm tool that's been in use by some for 2+ years. Typically shallow. #
- @chaseathompson 8000? Let me know how the Scoble method works for you. I'm trending the other direction, looking to go back to bang 4 buck. in reply to chaseathompson #
- I don't like linking 2 TechCrunch, but if you aren't aware of how evil AND clueless the AP is behaving, you should read: http://bit.ly/QnHUt #
- Last day of RedCross lifeguarding class. For #Shoals ppl interested that missed, contact me. May have another n late April. CPR also. #LGI #
- 5 to 7mm hail Florence, Al. #
- The good news: I'm now less likely to get brain cancer. The bad: it's because my iPhone 3G died and Apple refuses to replace it. Boo. #
- @MK2Fac3 It was merely in my pocket as I got caught out in today's rain. Apparently that was enough water get absorbed and spread inside. in reply to MK2Fac3 #
- @MK2Fac3 Yeah. It does. I've got it sitting out in two pieces, drying. Just need a #00+ to get one more screw out to unplug the battery. in reply to MK2Fac3 #
5Apr/09Off
Twitter Updates for 2009-04-05
- @jesslaw I've never been. Honestly? I never got the appeal, but, I know I'm in the minority on that one. :) in reply to jesslaw #
- @usgeeks They're actually doing a pretty decent job with Season 8. The story is coming to an obvious conclusion. in reply to usgeeks #
- @studionashvegas For when you want to know if a site it down for just you or everyone: http://bit.ly/FM8Z8 in reply to studionashvegas #
- @leolaporte Add me 2 the list of people that thinks this week's TWiT was best in ages. Tops KRose. In studio. Great chemistry. Becky netime. #
- @chaseathompson Do you think Conficker, if it does something nasty like, DDOS the internet, might be as infamous as the Da Vinci virus was? in reply to chaseathompson #
- @chaseathompson Ok, so maybe DDOSing the internet was a little exaggerated..... in reply to chaseathompson #
- @waaytv So, why are your updates protected? #
- @blakebritton But have you tried IE 8 for Vista? I hear it brings CPUs to 100% :-) (Discloser: I'm running IE8 on Win7, and it's fine.) in reply to blakebritton #
- @chaseathompson Best: The author freaks and won't U/L the payload. Worst: That much computing power becomes sentient and the Matrix is born. in reply to chaseathompson #
- @jeremyflint As horrible as their website is, and as sleezy as their ads are, GoDaddy's phone support I've always found outstanding. You? in reply to jeremyflint #
- @LisaMKnight You can add the Twitter app (but not Selective Twitter Status, etc) to your FB Pages, but it only "understands" one username. in reply to LisaMKnight #
- I'm just now discovering the #Redcross CPR-PRO (FPR) change to 2 years for everyone but Lifeguards. I favor 1 yr for everything: LG/FA/CPR. #
- RedCross file from previous years: http://bit.ly/XIhAK (saying 1 year is better). 2009 RedCross file announcing change: http://bit.ly/qr4ss #
- @ikepigott I've had nurses come for ARC CPR recert from AHA (2 years), and they really struggled with basic things - like opening airways. in reply to ikepigott #
- @ikepigott I'm an LGI, however, so mainly I deal with lifeguards. I look forward to ARC making LG/FA become a 1 yr cert. IMHO, they need it. in reply to ikepigott #
- Hey #Shoals - My church is learning how to use Twitter and Facebook. You can add them @GraceLifeShoals and http://bit.ly/TVg1V [Facebook] #
- @mario Love Twitterfeed. 1 issue - RSS where the username is only in the *-author field. Could we get "prefix w/ 'RT@user' via RSS-author "? #
- Conficker thots: Best Case- author freaks, doesn't U/L the payload. Worst- all that computing power becomes sentient and the Matrix is born. #
- @GenoBrownAla Nah. Using Twitter makes you a tweeter. Twit's are people who listen to Leo Laporte's podcasts. (He TMed TWiT before Twitter.) in reply to GenoBrownAla #
- @abstractrandom Thanks for plug in the @ShoalsArea bio. All I did was tweak some PHP code. It was completely your idea. #
- Hi #Shoals. You'll want 2 follow @ShoalsArea if u want 2 know what's going on locally. Just add #shoals to ur LOCAL tweets 2 c urself there. #
- Interested in a #Shoals area Unconference (AKA BarCamp) for May 16? Join http://bit.ly/bWBtN and follow @ShoalsUC. #ShoalsUC #
- @ShoalsArea uses twitterfeed, which is limited to the last 5 posts, collected every 30 minutes. #Shoals #
- Google's April Fools Prank http://bit.ly/MsryY - somewhat epic, brought my attn to something: Firefox supports the Marquee and Blink tags? #
- @anothertomorrow Well, I wasn't really commenting on the prank as much as I was the realization that Firefox supports old, well hated, tags. in reply to anothertomorrow #
- @anothertomorrow 'Net April fools pranks have lost their novelty 2 me. Years ago it was funny b/c their epicness was new. Now it's expected. in reply to anothertomorrow #
- @anothertomorrow And I'm glad to see you back. in reply to anothertomorrow #
- @aldotcom I believe ur article has an error. Logically it would follow that Helms said that an *earlier* start date is needed. U have later. in reply to aldotcom #
- @jeremyflint If you go to its Advanced options in the Settings app, you can change Tweetie to use the RT nomenclature, rather than via. in reply to jeremyflint #
- It actually surprises me how well http://saveie6.com renders in IE6: http://twitpic.com/2ooc9 - it does cut off the circle graphic, however. #
- @cmhaygood The @ sign was used early on 2 address someone. Now it's official, and Twitter "calls out" tweets with @yourname in them for you. in reply to cmhaygood #
- @mario Thanks 4 ur reply. 4 now I'm simply pointing twitterfeed at custom XML that I'm creating from twitter search using modified rss2html. in reply to mario #
- I just found out that #UNA is still teaching HyperStudio in Educational Technology. Typical. 15+ years behind in technology. #
- @waaytv thanks 4 the weather closings- that's worth following. But teasers? Why not say the gymnast's name-be truthful "we feature tonight." in reply to waaytv #
- @waaytv We're tired of marketing to
dumb masses. If u have a rep 4 content that is worthwhile, that should be ur hook- not "find out who." in reply to waaytv # - #Florida: Woman calls 911 because she's locked *in* her call. Dispatcher instructs her how to get out. http://bit.ly/2GsO6I [mp3] #
- @north_alabama What is that on 3 abt "Evry attempt will b made.. 2 facilitate CLOSING OF THE CAMPUS.. 2 ensure safety"? All others R closed. in reply to north_alabama #
- @bpluswils The limit of 140 chars preventing me from saying that "typical" applied only 2 the #UNA Edu dept, which IMHO over-esteems itself. in reply to bpluswils #
- @north_alabama Thx! I'm glad u're listening/responding. Last yr NWS stayed open as tornado passed just North - staff thought Prez was moron. in reply to north_alabama #
- Looking over my tweets of the day, I probably sound vitriolic and hyper-critical. I'm really not. I promise. Arrogant and conceited? Maybe. #
- @BlissBowman I've found WoodAve lights 2 be timed 2 abt 40MPH. Coming back from MS by Veterans, Seminary, Hicks, Wood I might get all green. in reply to BlissBowman #
- RT @MalloryMartin: @tollie Maybe? ;-) [In reply 2: I prob snd vitriolic / hyper-critical. I'm not; promise. Arrogant / conceited? Maybe.] <3 #
- @nsstcweather @bamawx I'm sure u're busy but would either of u mind guessing 4 me? Russellville 2 Florence drive @ 5:30. How bad? Thx! #alwx #
- @nsstcweather @bamawx Update: You can share 4 other followers if u want, but my reasons for needing to know no longer apply. :) Thx anyways! #
- Local TV stations - is it really a good idea 2 have soap sex scenes on air btwn breakins, when school's out and people r tuning n 4 weather? #
- @abstractrandom My girlfriend just told me, "I can't believe you tweeted that." Maybe I should back away from the twitter for the day. in reply to abstractrandom #
- One more to show the convo, and I'm done: RT @anothertomorrow: @tollie .... good job, ::cheer:: girlfriend! Good job, take him away from it! #
- @nsstcweather Significant nuisance flooding on lower parts of Wood Ave in Florence. Traffic affected. Royal Ave very difficult to travel. #
- @nsstcweather Other streets off of Florence Blvd are becoming impassable in Florence - roads will be closing soon. FF warning coming soon?? #
- Importing and about 2 upload video of a car stuck n the middle of a flooded road. Water wasn't very deep, but does show how little it takes. #
- Video of a car stuck on a flooded road by Cox Creek Blvd, just off Chisholm Rd, in Florence, Al. #Shoals #alwx http://bit.ly/19tpUh #
- Video of a car stuck on a flooded road by Cox Creek Blvd, just off Chisholm Rd, in Florence, Al. http://bit.ly/19tpUh #Shoals #alwx #
- @hcurrin Hey Hannah. Twitter is sometimes slow to update your following / follower count and those pictures - especially here lately. in reply to hcurrin #
- @MalloryMartin I'm so happy you're reading HPotter now. And I'm jealous @ how fast you can do it. I'll miss ya tom, but be thinking of U. <3 in reply to MalloryMartin #
- @meremar24 You really want to have a war on twitter about the supremacy of JKRowling to SMeyer? ... Actually, that's probably good tw-bait. in reply to meremar24 #
- I agree w/ SKing: "Rowling,Meyer- they're speakng dirctly 2yng ppl. Real diff is Rowling is a terrific writer;Meyer cant write worth a darn" #
- @chaseathompson A tweet for your thoughts: http://bit.ly/e3VI [goes to a blog post of mine - about a slashdot comment - about copyright] #
5Apr/09Off
Twitter Updates for 2009-04-05
- @jesslaw I've never been. Honestly? I never got the appeal, but, I know I'm in the minority on that one. :) in reply to jesslaw #
- @usgeeks They're actually doing a pretty decent job with Season 8. The story is coming to an obvious conclusion. in reply to usgeeks #
- @studionashvegas For when you want to know if a site it down for just you or everyone: http://bit.ly/FM8Z8 in reply to studionashvegas #
- @leolaporte Add me 2 the list of people that thinks this week's TWiT was best in ages. Tops KRose. In studio. Great chemistry. Becky netime. #
- @chaseathompson Do you think Conficker, if it does something nasty like, DDOS the internet, might be as infamous as the Da Vinci virus was? in reply to chaseathompson #
- @chaseathompson Ok, so maybe DDOSing the internet was a little exaggerated..... in reply to chaseathompson #
- @waaytv So, why are your updates protected? #
- @blakebritton But have you tried IE 8 for Vista? I hear it brings CPUs to 100% :-) (Discloser: I'm running IE8 on Win7, and it's fine.) in reply to blakebritton #
- @chaseathompson Best: The author freaks and won't U/L the payload. Worst: That much computing power becomes sentient and the Matrix is born. in reply to chaseathompson #
- @jeremyflint As horrible as their website is, and as sleezy as their ads are, GoDaddy's phone support I've always found outstanding. You? in reply to jeremyflint #
- @LisaMKnight You can add the Twitter app (but not Selective Twitter Status, etc) to your FB Pages, but it only "understands" one username. in reply to LisaMKnight #
- I'm just now discovering the #Redcross CPR-PRO (FPR) change to 2 years for everyone but Lifeguards. I favor 1 yr for everything: LG/FA/CPR. #
- RedCross file from previous years: http://bit.ly/XIhAK (saying 1 year is better). 2009 RedCross file announcing change: http://bit.ly/qr4ss #
- @ikepigott I've had nurses come for ARC CPR recert from AHA (2 years), and they really struggled with basic things - like opening airways. in reply to ikepigott #
- @ikepigott I'm an LGI, however, so mainly I deal with lifeguards. I look forward to ARC making LG/FA become a 1 yr cert. IMHO, they need it. in reply to ikepigott #
- Hey #Shoals - My church is learning how to use Twitter and Facebook. You can add them @GraceLifeShoals and http://bit.ly/TVg1V [Facebook] #
- @mario Love Twitterfeed. 1 issue - RSS where the username is only in the *-author field. Could we get "prefix w/ 'RT@user' via RSS-author "? #
- Conficker thots: Best Case- author freaks, doesn't U/L the payload. Worst- all that computing power becomes sentient and the Matrix is born. #
- @GenoBrownAla Nah. Using Twitter makes you a tweeter. Twit's are people who listen to Leo Laporte's podcasts. (He TMed TWiT before Twitter.) in reply to GenoBrownAla #
- @abstractrandom Thanks for plug in the @ShoalsArea bio. All I did was tweak some PHP code. It was completely your idea. #
- Hi #Shoals. You'll want 2 follow @ShoalsArea if u want 2 know what's going on locally. Just add #shoals to ur LOCAL tweets 2 c urself there. #
- Interested in a #Shoals area Unconference (AKA BarCamp) for May 16? Join http://bit.ly/bWBtN and follow @ShoalsUC. #ShoalsUC #
- @ShoalsArea uses twitterfeed, which is limited to the last 5 posts, collected every 30 minutes. #Shoals #
- Google's April Fools Prank http://bit.ly/MsryY - somewhat epic, brought my attn to something: Firefox supports the Marquee and Blink tags? #
- @anothertomorrow Well, I wasn't really commenting on the prank as much as I was the realization that Firefox supports old, well hated, tags. in reply to anothertomorrow #
- @anothertomorrow 'Net April fools pranks have lost their novelty 2 me. Years ago it was funny b/c their epicness was new. Now it's expected. in reply to anothertomorrow #
- @anothertomorrow And I'm glad to see you back. in reply to anothertomorrow #
- @aldotcom I believe ur article has an error. Logically it would follow that Helms said that an *earlier* start date is needed. U have later. in reply to aldotcom #
- @jeremyflint If you go to its Advanced options in the Settings app, you can change Tweetie to use the RT nomenclature, rather than via. in reply to jeremyflint #
- It actually surprises me how well http://saveie6.com renders in IE6: http://twitpic.com/2ooc9 - it does cut off the circle graphic, however. #
- @cmhaygood The @ sign was used early on 2 address someone. Now it's official, and Twitter "calls out" tweets with @yourname in them for you. in reply to cmhaygood #
- @mario Thanks 4 ur reply. 4 now I'm simply pointing twitterfeed at custom XML that I'm creating from twitter search using modified rss2html. in reply to mario #
- I just found out that #UNA is still teaching HyperStudio in Educational Technology. Typical. 15+ years behind in technology. #
- @waaytv thanks 4 the weather closings- that's worth following. But teasers? Why not say the gymnast's name-be truthful "we feature tonight." in reply to waaytv #
- @waaytv We're tired of marketing to
dumb masses. If u have a rep 4 content that is worthwhile, that should be ur hook- not "find out who." in reply to waaytv # - #Florida: Woman calls 911 because she's locked *in* her call. Dispatcher instructs her how to get out. http://bit.ly/2GsO6I [mp3] #
- @north_alabama What is that on 3 abt "Evry attempt will b made.. 2 facilitate CLOSING OF THE CAMPUS.. 2 ensure safety"? All others R closed. in reply to north_alabama #
- @bpluswils The limit of 140 chars preventing me from saying that "typical" applied only 2 the #UNA Edu dept, which IMHO over-esteems itself. in reply to bpluswils #
- @north_alabama Thx! I'm glad u're listening/responding. Last yr NWS stayed open as tornado passed just North - staff thought Prez was moron. in reply to north_alabama #
- Looking over my tweets of the day, I probably sound vitriolic and hyper-critical. I'm really not. I promise. Arrogant and conceited? Maybe. #
- @BlissBowman I've found WoodAve lights 2 be timed 2 abt 40MPH. Coming back from MS by Veterans, Seminary, Hicks, Wood I might get all green. in reply to BlissBowman #
- RT @MalloryMartin: @tollie Maybe? ;-) [In reply 2: I prob snd vitriolic / hyper-critical. I'm not; promise. Arrogant / conceited? Maybe.] <3 #
- @nsstcweather @bamawx I'm sure u're busy but would either of u mind guessing 4 me? Russellville 2 Florence drive @ 5:30. How bad? Thx! #alwx #
- @nsstcweather @bamawx Update: You can share 4 other followers if u want, but my reasons for needing to know no longer apply. :) Thx anyways! #
- Local TV stations - is it really a good idea 2 have soap sex scenes on air btwn breakins, when school's out and people r tuning n 4 weather? #
- @abstractrandom My girlfriend just told me, "I can't believe you tweeted that." Maybe I should back away from the twitter for the day. in reply to abstractrandom #
- One more to show the convo, and I'm done: RT @anothertomorrow: @tollie .... good job, ::cheer:: girlfriend! Good job, take him away from it! #
- @nsstcweather Significant nuisance flooding on lower parts of Wood Ave in Florence. Traffic affected. Royal Ave very difficult to travel. #
- @nsstcweather Other streets off of Florence Blvd are becoming impassable in Florence - roads will be closing soon. FF warning coming soon?? #
- Importing and about 2 upload video of a car stuck n the middle of a flooded road. Water wasn't very deep, but does show how little it takes. #
- Video of a car stuck on a flooded road by Cox Creek Blvd, just off Chisholm Rd, in Florence, Al. #Shoals #alwx http://bit.ly/19tpUh #
- Video of a car stuck on a flooded road by Cox Creek Blvd, just off Chisholm Rd, in Florence, Al. http://bit.ly/19tpUh #Shoals #alwx #
- @hcurrin Hey Hannah. Twitter is sometimes slow to update your following / follower count and those pictures - especially here lately. in reply to hcurrin #
- @MalloryMartin I'm so happy you're reading HPotter now. And I'm jealous @ how fast you can do it. I'll miss ya tom, but be thinking of U. <3 in reply to MalloryMartin #
- @meremar24 You really want to have a war on twitter about the supremacy of JKRowling to SMeyer? ... Actually, that's probably good tw-bait. in reply to meremar24 #
- I agree w/ SKing: "Rowling,Meyer- they're speakng dirctly 2yng ppl. Real diff is Rowling is a terrific writer;Meyer cant write worth a darn" #
- @chaseathompson A tweet for your thoughts: http://bit.ly/e3VI [goes to a blog post of mine - about a slashdot comment - about copyright] #
4Apr/09Off
Is Copyright Still a Fair Deal
Wow. I don't normally find myself reading many slashdot comments, but this one caught my attention as I think it's dead on.
From: http://bit.ly/kG5dH [slashdot.org]
Is Copyright still a fair deal? (Score:5, Insightful)
by thesupraman (179040) on Friday April 03, @08:13PMThis is not the question to ask.
The question to ask is what good are the public getting in return for giving up such freedoms, AND paying for the giving up of such freedoms (dont forget who pay for the FBI, Police, etc), and paying for the protection of the revinue to copyright owning entities.
Now, this is supposed to be the entering in to the public domain (as in becoming free..) of creative content at the end of the copyright period - a fair and equitable arrangement one could say - we protect their profits for a period, and at the end of that, we gain the advantage of their creativity openly.
However, that was in the days of limited copyright periods, these days thanks both to DRM (an unbroken DRM means an item cannot become free after its legal protection stops) and changes to copyright periods (a lot of things we have already paid to protect should be public now, and are not..) we, the people, have lost our end of the 'bargain'.
Perhaps it is time for the copyright owners to be carrying the full costs of enforcing their copyrights, since they don't feel the public should be allowed future advantage of their content?
I wonder what the yearly government costs of copyright enforcement is, it seems more and more public resource is bring piled in to protecting it..
Or perhaps the people (that is, government) should simply cease on their end of the bargain in return, and in light of technological DRM, revoke copyright laws, as they were enacted to protect otherwise unprotectable items (such as books) - does DRM mean we shouldn't have to suffer copyright laws?
Once upon a time there was balance, an equitable deal between the state and copyright holders - the copyright holders have long since stopped holding up their end of the bargain....
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