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Twitter Updates for 2010-02-14

• @dianelytle Congratulations. I know how long you've wanted to officially join. If I may ever be of help to you, let me know. God's grace 2u. #
• 'Jesus: "What will a man profit if he gains the whole world & forfeits his soul?"' <http://bit.ly/aLAuKN> Service live: http://bit.ly/9JNp8D #
• 4 those of you awake, the #Shuttle may take off in about an hour. They're hoping for some clouds 2 move out of the way. http://bit.ly/bSiyTy #
• RT @NASA T-9 minutes and holding, a 45-minute hold. Launch is planned for 4:14:08a ET but weather is no go due to low cloud ceilings. #
• #Shuttle is 'Go for launch' now - weather improved. Not many of these left (as things stand now). Launch in about 10 minutes. #
• I don't think I'll ever get tired of watching that. Only 4 left. :-\ #NASA #Shuttle #
• @JSimpson1789 That _is_ crazy. in reply to JSimpson1789 #
• @JSimpson1789 So I'm seeing. Typical. At least county schools had enough common sense to close. I hearby declare UNA de facto closed. :-) in reply to JSimpson1789 #
• It's too bad that UNA doesn't have a way to quickly send info (like, "closed/delayed") to its students. Oh wait- they do. They just didn't. #
• @abstractrandom It's a lack of common sense typical of city schools & universities. Like not shaking hands of graduates due to fear of H1N1. in reply to abstractrandom #
• The snow has thus far completely missed Decatur. #
• Asking all #UNA students: tweet your photos of snow with the #UNA tag so they can be found (and seen on <http://www.una.edu/twitter>). #
• @JSimpson1789 Everything has missed us to the North. We may get some freezing rain here soon though. in reply to JSimpson1789 #
• NWS statement: "THERE COULD BE SOME MINOR ACCUMULATIONS- UP TO ONE HALF OF AN INCH- IN SOME LOCATIONS." (Their capslock key is still stuck.) #
• @jaredstill I totally agree. So should this guy http://j.mp/dxP2l8 running for Superintendent in Morgan County. in reply to jaredstill #
• @_SarahWilder @JSimpson1789 Although we're getting some snow now, here's what it looks like: http://img.ly/tbz in reply to _SarahWilder #
• @janabeth Who's the teacher? in reply to janabeth #
• @nsstcweather Interesting about the twitter hashtag. For today though, check http://j.mp/dCIumx out for photos. PS. Who are you now? Thanks. in reply to nsstcweather #
• @abstractrandom Thx 4 reminding me 2 check n. U saw where I was trying both? So far, foursquare is more complete & clean. Gowalla has badges in reply to abstractrandom #
• I'm at Honda. http://4sq.com/bBG9IE #
• I'm at Taco Bell (Beltline) (1807 Beltline Road SW, Decatur). http://4sq.com/9V0f6W #
• I just became the mayor of Taco Bell (Beltline) on @foursquare! http://4sq.com/9V0f6W #
• I'm at BOOKS-A-MILLION (1682 Beltline rd, Decatur). http://4sq.com/7YTVNu #
• Doesn't the fact she jumped -- kinda defeat the original meaning of the term "cliff-hanger?" #
• @MK2Fac3 The last 30 seconds of Heroes tonight. They were calling it a cliff-hanger in the chat, & I was pointing out the irony of the term. in reply to MK2Fac3 #
• @MK2Fac3 See - it wasn't a spoiler at first, because you wouldn't get it until it happened, but now... you may know too much. Sorry. in reply to MK2Fac3 #
• I'm at Honda. http://4sq.com/bBG9IE #
• I'm at Wal-Mart (2800 Spring Avenue Southwest, Beltline Rd., Decatur). http://4sq.com/dBedV9 #
• I'm at Arby's. http://4sq.com/crQUGX #
• @hoopylinz I'm sorry! :) I'm out exploring a bit, but yes, the #19 at Arby's I can fully recommend. in reply to hoopylinz #
• I'm at Steak 'n Shake. http://4sq.com/cx8ZuT #
• I'm at Staples. http://4sq.com/9jATvx #
• @abstractrandom I know! Too bad I only ate at one. #19 at Arby's - excellent. in reply to abstractrandom #
• I'm at BOOKS-A-MILLION (1682 Beltline rd, Decatur). http://4sq.com/7YTVNu #
• @at_phillips No, but membership is meaningful, therefor the church doesn't endorse a person's statement of faith w/o counseling & evidence. in reply to at_phillips #
• It is never a good thing when you look on the desk and notice that your iPhone is mysteriously rebooting. #
• @abstractrandom I think I've settled on 4square. The categories on Gowalla R a good idea poorly implemented. Otherwise, 4square is superior. in reply to abstractrandom #
• @jgonis It only did it once. I really think (w/ reason) it's related to Beejive crashing. I've never been impressed with the Beejive coding. in reply to jgonis #
• @jgonis It also pushes Facebook chat and Gtalk. (And MSN and Yahoo.) But again, w/ reason, I think it's poorly coded and crashy. in reply to jgonis #
• Just now getting the chance to check out Buzz. It will be interesting to see if geeks are willing to use their email address as a namespace. #
• @jeremyflint Same here on buzz. & if your 17" MBP fits in it, I really like all the pockets of my Walmart Targus backpack bag for my 15"MBP. in reply to jeremyflint #
• I got approved for http://bit.ly/7cL8ow the HTML Google Voice 4 iPhone app. It's better than Google's but not enough 2 pay (depending on $). #
• @megwal418 what's tomorrow, or by now, what's today? I hope things go well for you! in reply to megwal418 #
• @1011TheSource I would RT your message, but that part about being able to listen online doesn't work, and rarely does. Does it work for you? in reply to 1011TheSource #
• iTunes on OSX changed how zoom works- again. Now the button does mini-mode, but cmd+ctrl+z resizes. Yet Apple rejects iPhone apps for icons? #
• Buzz thoughts: Good yet ominous that they auto-follow your contacts list. However, it risks becoming another "dumping ground" for importing. #
• I use Google Apps, but now I'm migrating multiple domains (aliases) - with active email accounts - over to it. Anything I should know? #
• I don't think #Buzz gets this: With 99% of the content being tweets, I have better tools 2 read that- ergo: no incentive 2 go 2 / read Buzz. #
• @1011TheSource Ah. Maybe so. Thanks for the info. in reply to 1011TheSource #
• @at_phillips 8) spiritual growth 9) obedient living. -- that's from our discovery class literature. For space, I omitted the scripture refs. in reply to at_phillips #
• @at_phillips 2) Repentence from sin 3) humility 4) devotion to God's glory 5) continual prayer 6) selfless love 7) separation from the wold in reply to at_phillips #
• @at_phillips 4) active ministry 5) conviction of sin 6) assurance 7) time of decision. "Proofs of authentic Christianity" 1) love for God in reply to at_phillips #
• @at_phillips "Evidences that neither prove nor disprove one's faith" 1) visible morality 2) intellectual knowledge 3) religious involvement in reply to at_phillips #
• @danielrhorton +1. Rare when gov't helps real ppl, & cuts back $ going 2 quasi-gov't entities. *Maybe* will cause UAH 2 listen 2 students 2. in reply to danielrhorton #
• RT @danielrhorton: Wow. Howard Sanderford has introduced a bill to stop UAH from forcing students to live on campus: http://is.gd/8b5hP #
• WinXP users w/o CD drives or WinXP CD: it might be prudent to disable automatic updates until Microsoft fixes this bug: http://bit.ly/d8t1I9 #
• RT @1011TheSource: Hey! Let's give away an HD Radio! Retweet my next message in the next 30 minutes and you could win a portable HD Radio! #
• RT @1011TheSource: Why wait until tomorrow to talk about today's news? Catch the Lee Davis Show afternoons at 4 pm on 101.1 The Source! #
• Thanks 101.1! :) RT @1011TheSource: Congrats to @tollie ! He won a new portable HD Radio! Your chance comes up again tomorrow! #
• @1011TheSource You have to follow me if you want me to be able to reply to the DM. :) #
• I just found out that http://youtu.be/owGykVbfgUE is virtually all real (except for the diamonds), one-shot - including the horse. Wow. #
• @mattmurphyshow Those sort of things are usually made my well-intending younger people. But you telling everyone to follow them will make it in reply to mattmurphyshow #
• @mattmurphyshow .. look more legit. Usually a friendly message is enough to get them to turn it over. Dm me if you want more info. in reply to mattmurphyshow #
• For you foursquare (and gowalla too, for that matter) people, my proposed solution on the sub-venue issue: http://bit.ly/9QRF2I #
• LOL. Google still has it. "China to USA" ... Kayak across the Pacific: http://bit.ly/cH1mJ4 #
• @a_askew The Olympics have been, and continue to be, only about $$. Too bad for some of the athletes, but that's how it is. in reply to a_askew #
• .@a_askew For that matter, China's opening ceremony NEVER aired in its entirety in America. They *sold* it on DVD later. #
• According to those who know, if u're going 2 b voted out, u want 2 go early. That way, u enjoy a nice hotel, while the rest try 2 survive. #
• I've got to say, Survivor knows how to make a trailer. #
• @scottschablow Xmarks, LastPass (trying it out, still love 1Password though), and Delicious. What Chrome extensions do you recommend? in reply to scottschablow #
• You may be interested n checking this out, although warning: things could get messy- use Facebook chat w/ AIM: http://products.aim.com/beta #
• All our prayers & all our praises
  Rightly offered n His Name
  He that dictates them is Jesus
  He that answers is the same
  http://bit.ly/cDmEff #
• @groonk I now have mixed feelings watching the ISS being built. I know it's not b&w, but I feel like we're building a lab for every1 but us. in reply to groonk #
• RT @danielrhorton: AL.com and WHNT are reporting that 10 people were shot at the UAH Shelby Center. I have no idea what's really going on. #
• RT @danielrhorton: Can anyone on the #UAHuntsville campus speak to the Shelby Center reports? I pray this is just a big miscommunication. #
• via http://whnt.com : Reports of a shooting at UAH. We have no official word yet, about the severity of the shooting. #
• RT @LoriMillerWHNT: UAHuntsville "event" at Shelby Center, @whnt showing live video of someone held by police #
• RT @danielrhorton: We just locked down the library. #
• WHNT reporting: David Spillers of Huntsville hospital saying 10 people in route to the hospital. #UAHuntsville #
• WHNT repeating information from scanner: Looking for 2nd, white, shooter named "Doug." #UAHuntsville #
• WHNT confirming via 911 call center "sources": 2 dead, 2 critical, looking for victims. Shooters in custody. #UAHuntsville #
• WHNT reporting: all victims are faculty or staff. #UAHuntsville. #
• Wow, a really brave & composed daughter of a #UAHuntsville Biology professor on @WHNT. She hasn't been able to contact her mother. #
• Gosh, also tragic news: an Olympic athlete from Georgia (the country) has died after flying over an edge on the luge: http://bit.ly/9hnavd #
• @luvtheheaven Yes. :( in reply to luvtheheaven #
• via @HsvTimes: Bio prof & husband detained in UAH shooting. They have not been charged with a crime. #
• A fairly annoying local radio guy is claiming 2 know the ID of the shooter. I've seen no other word on this: Amy Bishop http://bit.ly/d7FnX1 #
• Picture of woman in custody: RT @blogomattic: @tollie here is your proof. http://media.al.com/huntsville-times/photo/-93b36a383a9e66de.jpg #
• RT @adinges: Interesting- CNN brkng news email at 5:02, @sollek got UAH alert email at 5:08. On the nat'l news before the campus alert systm #
• RT @Mintz: Just realized I interviewed Amy Bishop once for the school paper: http://exponent.uah.edu/?p=549 Did NOT see this coming... #
• That would make it 2+ hours later that twitter: RT @drakenoboe: @tollie I got mine like 20 minutes ago. #
• Let's just face it: *every* school P.D. should have their twitter team on speed dial and have students follow an emergency/closings account. #
• On a small positive note: I've never seen better reporting than @WHNT's now, including their live web feed. Also impressed by UAH spokesman. #
• RT @JohnLBurger: Still unbelievable to me that a shooting just happened. . . . Please pray for the faculty. Thank God no students involved. #
• My last tweet on this for the night, just affirming what most know: RT @aldotcom: UAH biology professor Dr. Amy Bishop in custody. #
• @JanersM Thanks for the reply. I'm sure by now that it's confirmed. Heck, it's been confirmed by everyone but police and some media. in reply to JanersM #
• Ok, 1 more: When did the police become the proprietor of truth? If u have confirmation- go with it. You're the 4th estate, not executive PR. #
• @drakenoboe Sadly, I think they know, but they also know more will click if they think it's Tuscaloosa. in reply to drakenoboe #
• @danielrhorton But they apparently have confirmation. What they don't have is the police's word, but that's NOT confirmation. in reply to danielrhorton #
• @danielrhorton It's as if saying the police *only* tell the truth, therefor we wait on them. But that's a poor approach to true reporting. in reply to danielrhorton #
• @danielrhorton Just FWIW, I should say, the police generally do tell the truth, however, & I greatly value and appreciate their brave work. in reply to danielrhorton #
• @nsstcweather Florence to Decatur via HW 20 should be ok for the night, right? Thanks for your updates! in reply to nsstcweather #
• @nsstcweather thanks. If I see anything, I'll tweet. in reply to nsstcweather #
• W/ respect 2 my Canadian neighbors- it's really unfair that Canada would follow China's biggest & best (& communist) opening ceremony, ever. #