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7Mar/100

Twitter Updates for 2010-03-07

  • I'm at Books-a-Million (Florence). http://4sq.com/9ohulC #
  • Um, did Vidly get hacked into a phishing scheme? If not, their homepage is a bit toooo minimalistic for me. http://img.ly/zLP #
  • @a_askew I didn't read the article yet, but that happens with all big earthquakes. It's a standard "let's take this from a new angle" story. in reply to a_askew #
  • I must say, I too wish it would go away... RT @ikepigott: This unending cold is old. #seussday #
  • @jhummrich Incentive to keep recording. ;) in reply to jhummrich #
  • There's so much one could say, but almost none not-inflammatory. ... The show is called "Idol" after all. #
  • @at_phillips You're not the only one. Do what I did: switch to Google Voice voicemail so you get a TXT when there's a new message. in reply to at_phillips #
  • @jeremyflint Didn't you already have it from a previous heist? in reply to jeremyflint #
  • @jeremyflint It wasn't a "heist" technically, but in a MacUpdate bundle, including Parallels: http://bit.ly/a5MRVT in reply to jeremyflint #
  • @_SarahWilder "tolliewilliams" - what's yours? in reply to _SarahWilder #
  • Apple is behaving so tyrannical, at this point, I'm embarrassed to have an iPhone. Their vice-roy, AT&T, doesn't help. #
  • @AZLK Oh, I've already declared I'm going to the Nexus One. I just backed out of TMobile last minute because of their coverage. in reply to AZLK #
  • An unthought-out idea for reforming innovation: 1) no product= no patent. 2) after the patent-product is >33% of its market, patent expires. #
  • A question I get a lot: What wireless routers do you use that are rock-solid reliable? (I've only had success with WRT54g & Apple Airports.) #
  • Give the solution AND name the movie: (It was pretty much the only thing on TV; I'm not a fan.) lim x->0, [ln (1-x)-sin x] / (1-cos^2 x) #
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28Feb/100

Twitter Updates for 2010-02-28

  • Am I the only one that thinks "WW2 in HD" is a terrible name for this History Channel TV series, for numerous reasons? #
  • Whoa, Whoa. Instead of open-sourcing abandonware, M$ sells it on Amazon for 3x retail? $130 for CloseCombat?! http://img.ly/xXt #
  • @chaseathompson It's close 2 happening n the US 2. If u haven't seen it, http://carlosmiller.com documents numerous "police state" accounts. in reply to chaseathompson #
  • ATH+++ #
  • ATA #
  • Wow. If this BNO news about a 8.5 quake off the coast of Chile is accurate, Sydney could be in trouble. I don't know; just speculating. #
  • Ok, looking at where the quake was Sydney is probably safe, but still- a lot of populated cities on the coast of S.America & perhaps Hawaii. #
  • Ok, I'm going 2 bed. No reports are going 2 come n from the MOST impacted areas 'til tomrrw. As of right now: Tsunami facts r still unclear. #
  • Looks like the models didn't fit this tsunami very well. In good news, it sounds like it's arriving as a large progressive ripple (my words) #
  • An earthquake is bad enough, but thankfully, it looks like the tsunami was unusual, & "rippled out" n a way that didn't do any major damage. #
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28Feb/100

Twitter Updates for 2010-02-28

  • Am I the only one that thinks "WW2 in HD" is a terrible name for this History Channel TV series, for numerous reasons? #
  • Whoa, Whoa. Instead of open-sourcing abandonware, M$ sells it on Amazon for 3x retail? $130 for CloseCombat?! http://img.ly/xXt #
  • @chaseathompson It's close 2 happening n the US 2. If u haven't seen it, http://carlosmiller.com documents numerous "police state" accounts. in reply to chaseathompson #
  • ATH+++ #
  • ATA #
  • Wow. If this BNO news about a 8.5 quake off the coast of Chile is accurate, Sydney could be in trouble. I don't know; just speculating. #
  • Ok, looking at where the quake was Sydney is probably safe, but still- a lot of populated cities on the coast of S.America & perhaps Hawaii. #
  • Ok, I'm going 2 bed. No reports are going 2 come n from the MOST impacted areas 'til tomrrw. As of right now: Tsunami facts r still unclear. #
  • Looks like the models didn't fit this tsunami very well. In good news, it sounds like it's arriving as a large progressive ripple (my words) #
  • An earthquake is bad enough, but thankfully, it looks like the tsunami was unusual, & "rippled out" n a way that didn't do any major damage. #
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21Feb/10Off

Twitter Updates for 2010-02-21

  • @at_phillips Yes, at their option, after couseling with an elder they will be presented for membership or baptism, whichever is appropriate. in reply to at_phillips #
  • @abstractrandom Just FWIW, Foursquare now lets you move the pin if it's off, & they're considering my idea http://goo.gl/uHrj on sub-venues. in reply to abstractrandom #
  • Google planned 4 this #Buzz apology all along. Auto-follow was essential 2 encourage use. Then, they knew it'd look good 2 "listen" & react. #
  • Name your favorite John Williams song (if you can). Mine would possibly be the theme from Star Trek 1st Contact: http://youtu.be/JW2LMGeUnj0 #
  • @nsstcweather Best I can tell, it's all rain here in Decatur. No snow, although roads probably have some black ice. Was 1-2" forecast wrong? in reply to nsstcweather #
  • Charter robo-calls me 3 times in 2 days to confirm my appt, most recently: 2 hours ago with an hour-long window- and they're still late... #
  • Well, to Charter's credit, they only missed the window by 15 minutes. Still not a fan of the robo-calls though. #
  • @gradywhiteside Right Thinking in a World Gone Wrong: A Biblical Response to Controversial Issues by John MacArthur: http://bit.ly/ai5acH in reply to gradywhiteside #
  • So I just noticed that my infrequently updated blog has averaged over 1000 uniques per _week_, for months now. Time to start updating it? #
  • @abstractrandom After #UNA #039;s blunder by waiting until 11 to close, when the snow was piling up at 8am, can you blame them? in reply to abstractrandom #
  • @abstractrandom For the $ they have to pay for class, in the event they'll lose grade points for missing, it's a cost/benefit/risk analysis. in reply to abstractrandom #
  • @abstractrandom That all said, if the high schools r opening on time, UNA probably should 2. But, UNA still looks incompetent from last Mon. in reply to abstractrandom #
  • @snnat17 It's just more reminder of how commercial the Olympics. They want to try and keep you watching [their commercials]. in reply to snnat17 #
  • 30 seconds is a long time. If someone asks you 2 summarize your product or service in 30 seconds, please don't act as if you have 3 seconds. #
  • Thanks to this Time Life "Rock Fame" ad, I've just discovered that it's "Sweet Emotion" rather than "Free Motion." Who knew? #
  • Just noticed that the "voice guy" 4 a podcast I work on stumbled & restarted, but it slipped past the editor. No big deal, just kinda funny. #
  • @danielrhorton I agree. If it amounts to defamatory, students should face charges- not detention. If not libel, school has no biz punishing. in reply to danielrhorton #
  • @BrianTweeted The mediocre and apathetic, at 14, don't know what they want to be. But! The notable do. eg. Watched the Olympics lately? in reply to BrianTweeted #
  • Reminder: I follow people I don't know, esp locals, to see what the general news is. I also 'fav' as a bookmark, including things I dislike. #
  • Trying to remember where I parked. — at Walmart http://gowal.la/s/3XK4 #
  • Found my car. Now back to work. — at Arby's http://gowal.la/s/3MBs #
  • @_SarahWilder Only twice, and because I thought it was worth sharing that I couldn't find my car... in reply to _SarahWilder #
  • @a_askew @_SarahWilder And Wal-Mart. Let's not forget Wal-Mart! :) in reply to a_askew #
  • New blog: http://j.mp/a00LZp True Church Conference - Thoughts and Sermon Notes from 1st Message "The Wonder of Unconditional Love." #TCC10 #
  • The best place to eat in Florence, IMHO. (@ Lenny's sub shop) http://4sq.com/dc3l6x #
  • Eating lunch, on break at #TCC10 — at Lenny's sub shop http://gowal.la/s/3Z3i #
  • I'm at Grace Life Church (1915 East Avalon Avenue, at Firestone Ave, Muscle Shoals). http://4sq.com/c0wr03 #
  • If anyone is sufficiently bored, or just wants to come early for tonight's session- I'm hanging out at Grace Life, in the hospitalilty room. #
  • Well, that was fun. In my hanging out, I got to help out the 'blue crew' some. #
  • New blog: http://j.mp/dfwoiY True Church Conference - Friday Thoughts and Sermon Notes. #TCC10 #
  • @anball what do you want to know? Follow recommendations? Here's one- me. :) Desktop apps? Seesmic or Tweetdeck on Windows, Tweetie on Mac. in reply to anball #
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14Feb/10Off

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. #
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7Feb/10Off

Twitter Updates for 2010-02-07

  • I guess it's prudent not to drive to the Shoals today, so I'll have to watch online: http://bit.ly/d32SUq Hopefully the ice will melt by PM. #
  • @MelBel711 Where are you driving, and is there a lot of ice on the road? in reply to MelBel711 #
  • @MelBel711 What road are you on, and is there a lot of ice? Thanks. in reply to MelBel711 #
  • "Why do you Baptists preach . . once saved always saved? Because I'm resting in *His* power that holds onto me." -@GraceLifeShoals #TCC10 #
  • @walter25 I have been using DropBox for a long time. It stands out not just for online backup, but for group sync- with really cool mashups. in reply to walter25 #
  • @brightsides Why would you want to do that? in reply to brightsides #
  • @walter25 To sync iPhoto with what? in reply to walter25 #
  • @walter25 I think DropBox would work for that. An iPhoto Library should appear as a folder to it, but it should work. in reply to walter25 #
  • @walter25 Oh. I don't know anywhere that lets you store that much online for free. If just local Macs, I love Seagate Free Agent USB drives. in reply to walter25 #
  • @jeremyflint I've found your problem: http://bit.ly/aazkrz No seriously. The iPhone uses the cell towers to help figure out the coordinates. in reply to jeremyflint #
  • @BrianTweeted @ckamel Can you tweet a picture of this "cone crosswalk?" in reply to BrianTweeted #
  • @grahamhancock Fact Check: The IQ scores listed on that chart r bogus! Based on a liberal professor's algorithm & non-psychometrist testing. in reply to grahamhancock #
  • @grahamhancock Even w/ new census data the algorithm is still bogus. IQ does not = a math+reading score multiplied by a "race coefficient." in reply to grahamhancock #
  • So if I know you in person, & follow you on twitter, but you don't follow me back, or worse, un-follow, what am I supposed to infer exactly? #
  • @ikepigott I suppose that's possible, but unlikely unless they're a social media wiz. And IMHO, without stating such, it's perhaps rude. 2¢. in reply to ikepigott #
  • How does ABCFam air Secret Life of Teenager (horribly bad & wrong worldview) back to back with Make It Or Break It (reasonably redemptive)? #
  • @candacecbure It's striking the difference in messages about sex btwn Secret Life & MioBi. What's the inside story on the Summer speech? :) in reply to candacecbure #
  • @StubbornRooster B/c MIOBI is actually good TV. But I have no excuse 4 Secret Life. It was on, & I was 2 disinterested 2 change the channel. in reply to StubbornRooster #
  • @candacecbure Really? Well, praise be to God for His allowing you to share a (small) part of His truth, through your character on cable TV! in reply to candacecbure #
  • @StubbornRooster It is, and like Stick It, it has a surprisingly good message. in reply to StubbornRooster #
  • How is this nonsense FUD on TechMeme? http://bit.ly/b8btmf If anything, it's less of a problem than most, because tools work AS IS for some. #
  • I think daringfireballwithcomments.net is a blatant example of how NOT 2 use RSS. Since DF is (c), I'm pretty sure it's not fair use either. #
  • @_SarahWilder I thought you LOST fans called being utterly confused entertainment. in reply to _SarahWilder #
  • Foursquare or Gowalla? #
  • @FrankRamblings I didn't realize that Foursquare works on iPod Touches. How? Gowalla is the one that doesn't care about your GPS coordinates in reply to FrankRamblings #
  • @FrankRamblings Ah, ok. So it uses Skyhook. Impressive. @StubbornRooster Gowalla is a 4square competitor. Identical ideas done differently. in reply to FrankRamblings #
  • @StubbornRooster Haha. Thanks. It's not so much a decision as it is a poll of people in the area. in reply to StubbornRooster #
  • @FrankRamblings Personally, I like the "atmosphere" of foursquare better, but I'm curious to see what locals are using. in reply to FrankRamblings #
  • I think I'm going to borrow this one from @ikepigott - What should I know tomorrow? If I were answering, I'd say only 2 weeks until the TCC. #
  • @StephenWolfe @jeremyflint Thanks. I'm thinking I'll do both, since it looks like there's not that many using either in my area, for now. in reply to StephenWolfe #
  • @StephenWolfe @jeremyflint Which means I'll be completely useless in shifting the balance between the 2. I'll leave that to others, I guess. #
  • @ikepigott I think weathermen invented that day, to shift the blame off them and onto a clueless fauna. in reply to ikepigott #
  • @Ms_Library_Lady Your third tweet! Keep it up. :) in reply to Ms_Library_Lady #
  • @ikepigott But there is some value in "grooming" yourself 4 followers- so twitter can be a conversation. W/o them it is a feature-poor blog. in reply to ikepigott #
  • A problem w/ Star Wars being SO epic- John Williams's main title will always elicit SW imagery, overshadowing how awesome the song is alone. #
  • .@grahamhancock They're doing OK lately. New PHP code. New layout. Home Feed almost as good as c. 2007. Except: the new (no) privacy system. #
  • @davidstarlingm A friend n Mobile tried this & stalled. She waited 4 water 2 recede but it didn't. She swam out after it reached her window. in reply to davidstarlingm #
  • I'm at Taco Bell (Beltline) (, ). http://4sq.com/9V0f6W #
  • RT @HSVTimes 15y/o boy shot in head at Discovery Middle School. Paramedics say he's in "extremely critical condition." http://bit.ly/bSEZg9 #
  • Email from LaTisha King, Madison City Schools: 15y/o male student was shot by student. Shooter in custody. Students will be let out on time. #
  • Questions that need answering. As the media inquire and authorities investigate, I hope they'll look at 1) What time did the student arrive? #
  • 2) If the shooter arrived on time, then why did he delay? What warning signs might have existed that could have tipped teachers off? #
  • 3) If the shooter checked in, or left and returned, what was the given reason? Do late check-ins need to be re-evaluated for security? #
  • 4) How did the shooter acquire the firearm? Is better education about gun-safety needed for the community? #
  • 5) Was there an ongoing issue- emotional, mental, or social- that should have been noticed and counseled? #
  • It appears to be so, but also in need of answering: RT @anothertomorrow Did the shooter only choose to shoot 1 person? #
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Twitter Updates for 2010-02-07

  • I guess it's prudent not to drive to the Shoals today, so I'll have to watch online: http://bit.ly/d32SUq Hopefully the ice will melt by PM. #
  • @MelBel711 Where are you driving, and is there a lot of ice on the road? in reply to MelBel711 #
  • @MelBel711 What road are you on, and is there a lot of ice? Thanks. in reply to MelBel711 #
  • "Why do you Baptists preach . . once saved always saved? Because I'm resting in *His* power that holds onto me." -@GraceLifeShoals #TCC10 #
  • @walter25 I have been using DropBox for a long time. It stands out not just for online backup, but for group sync- with really cool mashups. in reply to walter25 #
  • @brightsides Why would you want to do that? in reply to brightsides #
  • @walter25 To sync iPhoto with what? in reply to walter25 #
  • @walter25 I think DropBox would work for that. An iPhoto Library should appear as a folder to it, but it should work. in reply to walter25 #
  • @walter25 Oh. I don't know anywhere that lets you store that much online for free. If just local Macs, I love Seagate Free Agent USB drives. in reply to walter25 #
  • @jeremyflint I've found your problem: http://bit.ly/aazkrz No seriously. The iPhone uses the cell towers to help figure out the coordinates. in reply to jeremyflint #
  • @BrianTweeted @ckamel Can you tweet a picture of this "cone crosswalk?" in reply to BrianTweeted #
  • @grahamhancock Fact Check: The IQ scores listed on that chart r bogus! Based on a liberal professor's algorithm & non-psychometrist testing. in reply to grahamhancock #
  • @grahamhancock Even w/ new census data the algorithm is still bogus. IQ does not = a math+reading score multiplied by a "race coefficient." in reply to grahamhancock #
  • So if I know you in person, & follow you on twitter, but you don't follow me back, or worse, un-follow, what am I supposed to infer exactly? #
  • @ikepigott I suppose that's possible, but unlikely unless they're a social media wiz. And IMHO, without stating such, it's perhaps rude. 2¢. in reply to ikepigott #
  • How does ABCFam air Secret Life of Teenager (horribly bad & wrong worldview) back to back with Make It Or Break It (reasonably redemptive)? #
  • @candacecbure It's striking the difference in messages about sex btwn Secret Life & MioBi. What's the inside story on the Summer speech? :) in reply to candacecbure #
  • @StubbornRooster B/c MIOBI is actually good TV. But I have no excuse 4 Secret Life. It was on, & I was 2 disinterested 2 change the channel. in reply to StubbornRooster #
  • @candacecbure Really? Well, praise be to God for His allowing you to share a (small) part of His truth, through your character on cable TV! in reply to candacecbure #
  • @StubbornRooster It is, and like Stick It, it has a surprisingly good message. in reply to StubbornRooster #
  • How is this nonsense FUD on TechMeme? http://bit.ly/b8btmf If anything, it's less of a problem than most, because tools work AS IS for some. #
  • I think daringfireballwithcomments.net is a blatant example of how NOT 2 use RSS. Since DF is (c), I'm pretty sure it's not fair use either. #
  • @_SarahWilder I thought you LOST fans called being utterly confused entertainment. in reply to _SarahWilder #
  • Foursquare or Gowalla? #
  • @FrankRamblings I didn't realize that Foursquare works on iPod Touches. How? Gowalla is the one that doesn't care about your GPS coordinates in reply to FrankRamblings #
  • @FrankRamblings Ah, ok. So it uses Skyhook. Impressive. @StubbornRooster Gowalla is a 4square competitor. Identical ideas done differently. in reply to FrankRamblings #
  • @StubbornRooster Haha. Thanks. It's not so much a decision as it is a poll of people in the area. in reply to StubbornRooster #
  • @FrankRamblings Personally, I like the "atmosphere" of foursquare better, but I'm curious to see what locals are using. in reply to FrankRamblings #
  • I think I'm going to borrow this one from @ikepigott - What should I know tomorrow? If I were answering, I'd say only 2 weeks until the TCC. #
  • @StephenWolfe @jeremyflint Thanks. I'm thinking I'll do both, since it looks like there's not that many using either in my area, for now. in reply to StephenWolfe #
  • @StephenWolfe @jeremyflint Which means I'll be completely useless in shifting the balance between the 2. I'll leave that to others, I guess. #
  • @ikepigott I think weathermen invented that day, to shift the blame off them and onto a clueless fauna. in reply to ikepigott #
  • @Ms_Library_Lady Your third tweet! Keep it up. :) in reply to Ms_Library_Lady #
  • @ikepigott But there is some value in "grooming" yourself 4 followers- so twitter can be a conversation. W/o them it is a feature-poor blog. in reply to ikepigott #
  • A problem w/ Star Wars being SO epic- John Williams's main title will always elicit SW imagery, overshadowing how awesome the song is alone. #
  • .@grahamhancock They're doing OK lately. New PHP code. New layout. Home Feed almost as good as c. 2007. Except: the new (no) privacy system. #
  • @davidstarlingm A friend n Mobile tried this & stalled. She waited 4 water 2 recede but it didn't. She swam out after it reached her window. in reply to davidstarlingm #
  • I'm at Taco Bell (Beltline) (, ). http://4sq.com/9V0f6W #
  • RT @HSVTimes 15y/o boy shot in head at Discovery Middle School. Paramedics say he's in "extremely critical condition." http://bit.ly/bSEZg9 #
  • Email from LaTisha King, Madison City Schools: 15y/o male student was shot by student. Shooter in custody. Students will be let out on time. #
  • Questions that need answering. As the media inquire and authorities investigate, I hope they'll look at 1) What time did the student arrive? #
  • 2) If the shooter arrived on time, then why did he delay? What warning signs might have existed that could have tipped teachers off? #
  • 3) If the shooter checked in, or left and returned, what was the given reason? Do late check-ins need to be re-evaluated for security? #
  • 4) How did the shooter acquire the firearm? Is better education about gun-safety needed for the community? #
  • 5) Was there an ongoing issue- emotional, mental, or social- that should have been noticed and counseled? #
  • It appears to be so, but also in need of answering: RT @anothertomorrow Did the shooter only choose to shoot 1 person? #
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Twitter Updates for 2010-01-31

  • bane (b'ein): n. (1) Something that frequently makes one feel unhappy or annoyed. (2) Internet Explorer 6. #
  • Warning: @twitter is not showing all @ mentions via web or API. It is only showing @ replies that start with '@'. RT this to get their ATTN. #
  • A Miss UNA 2009 Contestant. A: Um, I've been trying to car pool more. Because I believe we need to keep the ozone more- um, less- oppressed. #
  • Classic moments from Miss UNA 2009. Hostess: "We'd like to thank Ricitoris. - Oh now what. - Well y'all knew which one I was talking about." #
  • Reformed and Reforming - Songs for Worship and Praise, iTunes iMix: http://bit.ly/iMixReformed - More on Facebook: http://bit.ly/25Reformed #
  • 10-6 #
  • Yet another trip to the #Huntsville Apple store & another bad experience. They closed at 8p, & were rudely ignoring us, but website says 9p! #
  • On 2nd look, I may have misread the website hours, but that still doesn't excuse the ignoring & rude gestures of the Apple guy. #Huntsville #
  • You might be in #Huntsville if... The Barnes and Noble has this book on its shelves: http://img.ly/pCQ #
  • @_SarahWilder Perhaps more significantly, besides socialism- agnostic pluralism. But sadly, I think that's why people like the song. in reply to _SarahWilder #
  • @adam_goodman That would be an RSO that students can join, right? in reply to adam_goodman #
  • @adam_goodman I'm glad to hear that. The pool still needs more open hours, available to all student though, IMHO. #
  • About to start meta-covering the #Apple event. Biggest tech innovation news since the iPhone. I'm following IRCs, blogs, streams, & twitter. #
  • .@tsutrav I have Twitlive on my TV, gizmodo, gdgt, engadget, and ,macrumors on one computer. Twitter and IRC on the other. in reply to tsutrav #
  • 15 minutes until the Apple event starts. Invitees are being seated. Bootleg live streams are popping up. 3000 viewers on one alone. #
  • @tsutrav None really. I'm just watching Apple, Tablet, iPhone, and Steve in reply to tsutrav #
  • 5 minutes before the event, rumors and photos continue to come in: http://i.gizmodo.com/5458217/is-this-the-outside-of-the-apple-tablet #
  • Ustream bootleg video is struggling. If anyone wants 5000 viewers on Ustream, a use keyword #Apple, turn speakers up loud, & film your desk. #
  • Al Gore is there (as usual). Bob Dylan music is playing - probably because #Apple's sponsoring his upcoming tour. Bootleg has 7000 viewers+. #
  • Steve Jobs has taken the stage. TwitLive.tv has audio and can probably handle it. Another Ustream bootleg video. Live blog posting photos. #
  • Steve is going over the usual growth numbers. iPods, retail stores, revenue, etc. Summary: Apple is a successful company. #
  • Early impression: Steve is going for his legacy now. Now showing photos of him and Woz in the garage, talking history. #
  • "And now let's talk about the main event... I want to go back to 1991." Setting up the idea of a device in the middle of a phone & computer. #
  • iTablet is the name. #
  • Just kidding, it's called - sigh, the iPad. #
  • So far, iPad looks like a big iPod touch with a very large bevel. One physical button on the front: the Home button. #
  • On screen keyboard takes up approximately half the screen when iPad is turned sideways. First impression: iPhone owners won't want this. #
  • And silence. All bootleg streams went down at the same time, and now they're back up. Apple staff, or MiFi overload? #
  • So far, the only improvements shown r related 2 a larger screen. Gut sense of the reaction thus far is unimpressed. He will need a 2nd act. #
  • IRC channels stating that Apple AAPL is down 2.2%. Buy on the rumor, sell on the news. IRC also reporting, no iPad jailbreak yet. :) #
  • Zachary Quinto and Star Trek fans will be glad to know that JJ Abrams Spock got a cameo in the demo. #
  • European IRC network, IRCnet, is dead silent. Demo is continuing. gdgt likes the UI. This appears to be a very "non-techy" device. #
  • Quinto and Star Trek fans will continue to be excited. Gizmodo reporting seeing a "flash not installed" icon. This is a big, thin iPod touch #
  • Big news: Just went through talking about wireless and no mention of cellular connection. Also, no mention of new content partnerships. #
  • I told you, this is a bad name! / via Chase Thompson: Apple still does not control iPad.com #
  • #Apple may not have iPad.com but it's ok- they never got iTV.com or AppleTV.com either, and we know that's been a great product. Oh wait... #
  • At this point, the device isn't revolutionary, so I'm slowing down my tweeting. Continuing at this point would be buying into propaganda. #
  • Re "iPad": I predict almost as many jokes as made about the Wii. This time, toward the female demographic. Equal opportunity immaturity. :) #
  • Thus far: #iPad. 9.7" screen. Runs iPhone apps. No cellular. No Adobe Flash. 10hr battery. No camera or mic. No word on price, or iPhone 4. #
  • @danielrhorton I could agree more. How on earth did the media (and us geeks) hype this up to "revolutionary game changer?" in reply to danielrhorton #
  • Steve announcing Apple iPad app: iBooks, & announcing the "iBook Store," starting today. Don't know if app will be available for iPhone yet. #
  • Phil now demoing iWork for the #iPad. A multi-touch office suite is innovative. But question: Will #Apple let them run in the background? #
  • @jeremyflint If the price is over $700, they'll go below 200. in reply to jeremyflint #
  • Steve is finally talking about cellular. He said it has 3G. 250MB (laugh), $15. Unlimited data- $30 prepay. Worst news yet: AT&T #ATT #fail #
  • Not surprisingly, NOT ONE PERSON in ANY chat I'm watching, is happy about the iPad now, on the news of AT&T. #
  • Pricing is very non-Apple like. You'll need a grid. 6 prices, starting at $500. 3G costs additional $130. At least AT&T wasn't forced on us. #
  • If anyone actually buys the iPad with AT&T 3G, imagine the continued data congestion. It's delayed - I'm guessing at the request of AT&T. #
  • The Keyboard Dock http://bit.ly/bv45aN reminds me of an old school Palm PDA. Just saying. #
  • Event is over. Apple.com has been updated. iPad is a flop out of the gate, IMHO. #
  • Updating my last tweet: Apple.com is up, Apple Developer Connection is down. iPad is a flop for geeks, but probably a hit for the non-techy. #
  • @lifeofless See my updated tweet: http://twitter.com/tollie/status/8291228947 - a flop for geeks. A hit for non-techy. in reply to lifeofless #
  • .@cmpalmer For that, it's overpriced. No Flash. No camera/mic (for Skype). I won't be surprised if it stutters on 1080p H.264 video, either. #
  • Ok, I'm forcing myself to hold off all further #iPad updates for now. Time to move on. I think the Jobs distortion field missed me on this 1 #
  • @cmpalmer Oh, and yeah, no backgrounded apps, or minimizing windows. in reply to cmpalmer #
  • It sounds like there was more people watching TWiTLive, than typically watch Headline News or MSNBC. #
  • @jgonis Well played. in reply to jgonis #
  • Verizon vs. AT&T stock prices today (Verizon in red): http://img.ly/pQP #
  • @a_askew Senuti for music. Syphone for data/sms. in reply to a_askew #
  • @_ErinT Since you liked them so much, I'll just prefix the rest of them with @_ErinT. :) in reply to _ErinT #
  • @heyamyj Going for the JJ Abrams Star Wars effect? :) in reply to heyamyj #
  • @JSimpson1789 Well, it's supposed to snow and freezing rain tomorrow, so enjoy it for now. in reply to JSimpson1789 #
  • @BarbaraNixon Attribution & "RT etiquette" are important issues. There's still no de facto standard, nor easy/complete solution. #COMM2322 #
  • @BarbaraNixon Thanks. :) in reply to BarbaraNixon #
  • iPad tablet vs. stone tablet: http://i.imgur.com/5vREa.png / via @hoopylinz #
  • I put it down, but I hope iPad does wells. It's by far the most exciting platform to develop for. The approval process must be fixed though. #
  • Plenty of work to do, but also somewhat bored. So - ask me anything anonymously: http://ow.ly/11CUG and I'll tweet again when I've replied. #
  • @bamaweather Moving? in reply to bamaweather #
  • @bamaweather Well, I wouldn't recommend changing your name to MissWeather. :) I hope things go well for you there, though. in reply to bamaweather #
  • @jgonis The physical keyboard is a minus, in my opinion, but I completely agree with the sentiment. in reply to jgonis #
  • @appletasty @walter25 Like "3G is coming soon," for the past 2 and half years? AT&T statements mean nothing until we see it happen. in reply to appletasty #
  • LOL. Next, Greenpeace will probably try & recruit him: BinLaden announces he's "going green" & boycotting the USDollar. http://bit.ly/adsJea #
  • Let's say that I have the entire Saturday free, but no where to go. Suggestions? #
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Twitter Updates for 2010-01-24

  • Not in the Shoals tonight, but watching the Grace Life Church service online: http://bit.ly/8GNjCE. It might benefit you to watch also. #
  • @catandmoose It's on right now. in reply to catandmoose #
  • @bobbyshirley If I were you, I'd study the scriptures some more before believing that. in reply to bobbyshirley #
  • I love crowd sourcing! I asked my chat friends what this random power adapter went 2 when I couldn't remember. They helped me figure it out! #
  • @JSimpson1789 That's no good. Time to skip school! in reply to JSimpson1789 #
  • @JSimpson1789 Well, there's nothing wrong with the being on Twitter at 5am part... in reply to JSimpson1789 #
  • @_ErinT Crowd surfing, as often as I have tried it, yields headaches. Crowd sourcing- took away my headache by solving the frustrating task. #
  • Visiting in the #Shoals, where Lenny's is great and AT&T Edge data is useless. #
  • Way to go Amazon for driving prices down & keeping authors paid. RT @arstechnica: Amazon hikes Kindle royalties to 70% - http://arst.ch/cxs #
  • @_SarahWilder That's kind of cruel. I'll admit: I buy from the great Chinese product distribution center of America. in reply to _SarahWilder #
  • Ok, apparently I need to reprogram my weather alert's SAME codes. I'm getting tired of hearing all the Tennessee weather warnings. #
  • And of course, as I say that, the TN warning would be a Tornado Warning, so for my Twitter friends in TN: http://bit.ly/7UbcXL #
  • Hmm. wunderground has a new 3D radar in beta. Here's a 3D view of conditions over Decatur, looking North: http://bit.ly/7UbcXL #
  • @amberweinberg I know. I wouldn't mind Spring weather, if Spring would just come along with it. in reply to amberweinberg #
  • Multiple power flashes caught live on WHNT-HD's tower cam, and now a funnel forming live on cam over #Huntsville. #
  • @danielrhorton The best I understand it, they're still "beta testing" the more precise siren activation systems. MorganCO is one of the few. in reply to danielrhorton #
  • Updates: WAAY-31 also had a SD ground view of the funnel live. WHNT-19 is now airing taped HD from on the ground. Funnel is dissipating now. #
  • WAAY-31 reporters stated seeing ground debris (flying trampoline). @bamaweather @danwhnt #
  • @LoriMillerWHNT The unmoderated chat room is really rough. I would get rid of it, or better, replace it with an embedded IRC chat with mods. #
  • For those unfortunate enough to have their timeline overwhelmed by my tornado retweets: I'm done and don't expect to do it again. Apologies. #
  • To the #HSV news stations putting local pics/vid on the air/net *without credit* for the sake of rushing it (ratings), shame on you. #
  • To the #Huntsville news stations putting local pics/vid on the air/net *without credit* for the sake of rushing it (ratings), shame on you. #
  • @_SarahWilder Considering your previous update "Helllloooooooooo weekend!" - that's really funny. in reply to _SarahWilder #
  • Impressive picture from Amanda Irons (found via WHNT): http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=3930800&id=508197189 #
  • Do mainstream newsmedia not realize how arrogant & hypocritical they are when they say "Stay out, AND let *us* go in instead?" #complexIssue #
  • Is anyone having an issue with twitter (via web or API) only showing a few @ replies, rather than all @ mentions? #
  • Free Bird? #
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Twitter Updates for 2010-01-17

  • @walter25 As soon as my Nexus arrives, I'll be canceling my #ATT b/c of overloaded Edge & no 3G. CSrep wanted 2 cancel hers 2. #shoals in reply to walter25 #
  • @walter25 In fact, the Tmo savings r such that getting a Verizon MiFi ($50/mo) for my iPhone to always have data- isn't out of the question. in reply to walter25 #
  • @walter25 Since #TMobile is cheaper ($80=500min+unlimited data/txt) than #ATT, even after ETF fees, this will pay for itself. In fact... in reply to walter25 #
  • @comcastcares FWIW, I did. I took my UPS, borrowed some1's long enuf 2 get signal, then moved the UPS in2 the car -> home. Very frustrating. in reply to comcastcares #
  • I agree! For both Lenny's in the #Shoals. RT @lonniethegirl: Lenny's on Mall/Cox Creek should get an award for PHENOMENAL customer service. #
  • Ron Weasley wasn't in the 3rd chapter of the 4th Harry Potter book... #
  • @QueenTitania http://tr.im/Km8u Around the 10:00 minute mark. (Avatar dialogue.) It was on my TV when I got home... in reply to QueenTitania #
  • Prediction: Conan, Leno, & Heroes all fail to return to NBC after Olympics. NBC fails in 2010- Comcast sending some shows to cable networks. #
  • #TSA thinks an 8yr old, Cub Scout could be a terrorist. But! changing ur name gets you off the list: RT @midnightx10: FAIL http://tr.im/Ks2C #
  • What wld u do if I tweeted my thots? Wld u unfriend or unfollow me? Click subscribe & I'll tell u my thots- I'll try not 2 hit the wrong key #
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