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My Twitter Weekly Updates for 2012-01-29

Dave — Sun, 29 Jan 2012 08:30:00 +0000

Wow. Nice to see registration lines on the last day of the show. #macworldiworld http://t.co/j6S6EfCj #
Now I'm supposed to go to sleep? #cirquedumac #alwaystoowiredaftergigs #
Thanks, everyone, for sharing the energy with us tonight. Truly a fantastic thing we all have together. #cirquedumac #
#cirquedumac Yup. http://t.co/ZhC4ffn0 #
Heading to the show floor Live stage @MacworldExpo to interview @dollydrive at 1pm. Then @MacGeekGab in rm 2011 at 2pm. Come say hi! #
“@SebastienPage: How to Interpret the Serial Number of Your iPhone 4 http://t.co/L3M8Ru6q”
Cool stuff for iPhone 4 owners. #
At 3pm PST today, @johnfbraun and I will be soon "Meet The Podcasters" at the Smile kiosk in the OS X Dev Zone (228). Come say hi! #
Heading to room 2007 at 11am PST to teach my "Backing up your Mac" session here @MacworldExpo. Come on by and join us! #
More than ever I am looking forward to Cirque du Mac. Rehearsal was fantastic. Going to be tough to cut songs down to fit the single set. #
Funny being late to a Garmin meeting because Google Maps misdirected me. Sick of Google's crappy map data. I don't recommend relying on it. #
Looks like all the letters for the @MacworldExpo marquis haven't arrived yet. At least they secured the pipe character! http://t.co/LULGZ89I #
Got my justice against the seat kickers. Have entire exit row to myself, kicker asked if he could move up. I declined and took middle seat. #
These college kids are getting goatse and lemonparty "A Clockwork Orange" style ALL FLIGHT LONG. #
Alright. That's it. Find me my toothpicks. #
If these kids behind me whack my seat anymore I'm going to lose it. #youwontlikemewhenimangry #
I don't know who's going to be worse on this flight: the screaming baby in front or the kids returning to college behind. Toss up. Wagers? #
The @VirginAmerica waiting area at BOS (with our 3hr delay) looks like a homeless shelter for people with laptops. Cords strewn everywhere. #
Few things bring people together faster than travel woes. Found a kindred spirit and we lamented the death of AA's BOS-SFO nonstops. #
Still, props to @VirginAmerica for the advance notice in both cases. Better than getting to airport and finding out. #
Today @VirginAmerica already has me delayed 90 minutes for a 7pm flight, presumably because lone aircraft is delayed earlier in the day. #
Last January I was notified 3 days in advance by @VirginAmerica that my flight was canceled because they couldn't get plane to SFO. #
I think this will be my last time flying @VirginAmerica in winter. They don't seem to have enough planes operating to buffer weather delays. #
I like flying @VirginAmerica and I trust their abilities, but using their website always makes me feel like an early, early alpha tester. #

My Twitter Weekly Updates for 2012-01-22

Dave — Sun, 22 Jan 2012 08:30:00 +0000

"Hard to Handle" from Etta James, Grateful Dead, Tower of Power Horns on NYE '82. Nice. http://t.co/j2CGvR9D #
Am I the only one who thinks that the Superbowl would be much better for everyone if moved to SATURDAY night instead of Sunday? #
RIP Etta James. Thanks for sharing all that soul with us all. #
This is an astounding choice as a (seemingly?) default setting. http://t.co/jLpeODKY #
I don't understand these "all edges" brownie pans. Am I the only one who prefers the luscious, gooey middle and doesn't care for the crust? #
There's nothing wrong with iBooks Author EULA if you treat the software as *part of the store*. It's not free, just different payment model. #
Live HD Video sampler of FLING from a recent gig of ours. Sound is as it was live, energy is awesome. http://t.co/ZoQYuq8o #
When @Lefsetz is right, he's right: "That's the dirty little secret of being creative. You know what is A+ work. But it comes so rarely." #
Nice to see Apple (via Schiller now) still preaching the "change the world" vibe. #
Agreed! RT @GlennF 5 GB = 3 GB plan @ $30 + two 1 GB overages at $10 each. Tethering should be available at all levels + overage fees. #
Me, at dinner: "would you like to tell me about mitosis or shall I tell you about a different reproductive process."
It worked. #
You guys are gonna LOVE all the facts I make up tomorrow knowing you can't check them 'cause Wikipedia will be offline. #
I should note that the sleeping iMac in this case is locked-up and unwakeable. #
Troubleshooting: When my iMac goes to sleep it takes every Ethernet device on the network offline. Powering off iMac brings everything back. #
Either I'm stupid or the new XBox interface is, but I can't for the life of me find my active downloads window. #
TripIt Pro Code claimed! #
Ok, I got a free TripIt Pro code that I can't use because I'm already a paid member. First follower to ask for it gets it from me via DM. #
My wife and I watched "Disturbia" last night. Better than expected, good homage to "Rear Window," one of my Hitchcock favorites. #
As a Patriots fan I'd like to see Green Bay lose today, but I *do* realize the Giants are not an easy team for the Pats to beat. Hrm. #

My Twitter Weekly Updates for 2012-01-15

Dave — Sun, 15 Jan 2012 08:30:00 +0000

These new McDonald's look like someone scalped the top right off! http://t.co/iDIvuUsF #
My son blocked 10 shots on net, let no goals in, earning himself a shutout in his first game in goal.
Safe to say hockey went well. #
Seems the official CES app doesn't comply with Apple's in-app purchase rules? I'm sure Apple wants their 30% of $3k. http://t.co/dsYoy61e #
And now, time to make the hockey. My son, normally skating out and our team's top scorer on the season, is subbing in net today. Yikes! #
We checked, and Verizon says they have no plans to require LTE on new smartphones. http://t.co/uaDdomKP #
To clarify my second point: I'm more looking for just how you search for movies to watch, in general. Seems I've lost touch with that… #
Lazy Tweet #2 Related to #1 prior, I realize I have no good process to decide what movies to rent/stream. What sources/methods do you us? #
Lazy Tweet #1 Good movie to get for family with 10-12 year olds? Massive sex references, bad, all else OK. #
I have 100 Free @macworldexpo Exhibit Passes (or $85 iFan passes) for you. Use code BPA99808 at https://t.co/NIW4JePa while they last! #
“@iDownloadBlog: Mole Kart is a Mario Kart Clone That Won’t Last Long in the App Store http://t.co/mGd91x3e”
Wow, they're not kidding. #
Where's Perry?
Apparently he's with iHome. http://t.co/8P0D2gOi #
It's always funny at CES: seems like half the plane boards when they call Executive Platinum. #
Mind blown. Sonomax Eers changes the custom-fit earphone game forever. Do it yourself customs with fantastic sound for $199. Amazing. #
5:24am, LAS VEGAS, NV: Time to make the podcast. #
Liquipel: Waterproof iPhones Without a Case http://t.co/nd1hkkcm #
AAPL Proxy Statement Shows Tim Cook's 2011 Compensation Package Was Worth $377 Million http://t.co/4zYrGrO4 via #
Still trying to shake off the memories of Tweet Choir. #
Kinect is coming to Windows on February 1st. #
Maybe all those Steve Jobs keynotes spoiled me, but I don't comprehend the decision to program a Sesame Street segment in for a tech crowd. #
Balmer says people will be "kind of impressed" with what they show tonight.
Ummm… thanks, buddy #
CES's Shapiro says CES expresses "gratitude and goodwill" towards Microsoft. #
Being #23 on the upgrade list sealed my fate. At least my window seat is in a row of all 6-foot-plus guys.
The joys of traveling to #CES #
Tried the upside-down technique in the fireplace earlier today. Resulted in a glorious 18-log rage instead of a long-lasting fire. Awesome! #

My Twitter Weekly Updates for 2012-01-08

Dave — Sun, 08 Jan 2012 08:30:00 +0000

I just got word that I'm booked at this club in April, but I'm a little concerned about the last item in their listing. http://t.co/QTl8065x #
Tonight I realized one of the people I was hanging out with in the green room after last year's Cirque du Mac knew Timothy Leary really well #
Got my refund. You get yours?
Apple Refunds iOS GameStore Purchases http://t.co/G1AHSPcU #
En route home from a gig I used car's Bluetooth audio & Siri to SMS w/ @tbearnh @paulkent & @LeVitus completely hands and eyes free. Awesome #
Had to repair my eyeglass temple pads from where our former (ahem) dog chewed them off. Heat-shrink tubing FTW! #
Mysterious GameStore App for iPhone Hits App Store http://t.co/oKL9rgzB via @macobserver #

My Twitter Weekly Updates for 2012-01-01

Dave — Sun, 01 Jan 2012 08:30:00 +0000

The girls brought home a new female dog today. As is typical, I must name it.
Little dog, I hereby christen you "Beavis's Mom." #
Personally, I'd prefer a Van Halen tour with Sammy back at the mic. It was a sad scene with DLR 5 years ago or whenever that was. Yuck. #
“@davidcaolo: Yaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaayyyyyy! http://t.co/70Da4G8l”
This would be better with Michael Anthony & his killer backing vox. #

My Twitter Weekly Updates for 2011-12-25

Dave — Sun, 25 Dec 2011 08:30:00 +0000

Laser Tops! http://t.co/MSw13IUH #
I think the Patriots are due a few make-up penalties here.
Weird watching live. Usually TiVo'd & can't read twitter. #
“@johnfbraun: This is why you should have gotten a Hummer.”
It's true. Hummer's have had that feature since inception. #
Ya know, my car has run-flat tires and will tell me if my tires are ever low. Why not add an air compressor in to allow me to regulate it? #
Wow, this dude rocks a solo version of Baba O'Riley like nothing I've ever seen. http://t.co/DO5HuNsb #
Louis CK shows 3 keys to selling non-DRM'ed content:
1. New content
2. Prior awareness of the art or artist
3.. Targeted at 20-50yr olds #
I had to de-ice Santa's rotor blades this morning. http://t.co/pu8FLiyx #
One thing I'm looking forward to this holiday season is an unbadged App Store icon, bereft of any updates for a whole week. #ManagingMyOCD #
Four F/A-18's just blasted off from PSM and headed over the house. Love it! #
Questions Linger on Safety of Airport Body Scanners (aka Why Radiate Your Skin Unnecessarily?) http://t.co/OehiTGP3 #illtakethepatdownplease #
Almost going to make it two days with my iPhone 4S batte #
“@MacObserver: iOS Kindle Update Adds Textbook Support, Kindle Magazines http://t.co/x5bUyHQa”
Good to see continued Kindle.app iOS updates #
"All in favor of slapping the goat…" http://t.co/cGvbPsSM #
"What do you think the top priority is of getting that fixed immediately?"
#
I love my Harmony remotes. These things are fantastic. #
Crowdsource opinion please: tipping etiquette for Windows installers. Is it expected, or only for exemplary work? Typically how much? #
"This is WCA calling for anyone that has taken an anti-depressant drug while pregnant."
Um, can you say, "terribly inaccurate targeting?" #
(For those of you playing along at home with my iowait game, no swap is being used, plenty of RAM available even during loads, etc) #
Mysterious causes of iowait on a webserver (and similarly unexplainable disappearances) are NOT what I want to wake up to, tyvm. #
“@CoryImdieke: considering anti-glare screen protector for my 4S. Endorsement?”
Yes! Love them on my iPhone, iPad, & Kindle Fire. #
I believe I have successfully communicated to our new window installers that "if it isn't perfect at first, if will be eventually." #
Anyone know of an iOS-based MP3 player that will show the ID3 Comments field? #
8 degrees F is really cold, man. #
When will all the hipsters give up on Pabst Blue Ribbon and start drinking Meister Brau? #
Attention Lowe's window installation dude who insisted on getting here at 7am: it's 7:45 AND YOU HAVEN'T DONE A GODDAMNED THING YET. #
One-upmanship:
"On a tree"

"In a styrofoam cup"

"In a juice bottle"

"Through a funnel out the door of a moving school bus"

Endgame. #

My Twitter Weekly Updates for 2011-12-18

Dave — Sun, 18 Dec 2011 08:30:00 +0000

It's all coming together for Cirque du Mac 9. Friday, January 27, San Francisco. MWASB prepping, @twittelator doing video, sponsors signing. #
I'm looking to purchase a used (but not ancient) Mac for a family member who's in need. If you've got something, let me know, eh? #
Check Your Comcast Data Usage http://t.co/skfLGBbd #
Santa has multiple hobbies, including surfing and helicopter flying. http://t.co/qDNH5eVE #
What should Windows users use in place of Skitch for Screenshots? #

My Twitter Weekly Updates for 2011-12-11

Dave — Sun, 11 Dec 2011 08:30:00 +0000

My wife says she's going to send me a list of the things I should only talk to myself about. #
I have 6 twelve-year-old girls in my house. Saturday nights at usually much quieter for me. You know, at rock gigs. #
I'm gonna let them fight it out. http://t.co/xJiXNmnG #
Need Expert FIleMaker help. Network query on calculated field taking forever, not sure how to index/store to make more efficient. Help? #
This whole dental-cleaning-twice-per-year thing is a scam.
Just like how the word "repeat" doubled shampoo business revenues. #
Photo Gallery of Apple’s New Renderings for Spaceship HQ http://t.co/ekhGnNDl #
Just disembarked the RC Navigator after 8 days in the Caribbean with the family. Great vacation, fantastic time together. Now to BOS via FLL #

My Twitter Weekly Updates for 2011-11-27

Dave — Sun, 27 Nov 2011 08:30:00 +0000

Now boarding… See you in a week! #
Waiting on the pier in FLL while the Coast Guard does some ship-wide inspection. Anyone out there know someone who can speed this up? #
annnnd…. bye! #
I always enjoy glancing in my closet before leaving on a long trip, wondering how much I've forgotten to pack. #
State Farm gets huge brilliance points for using "Where Everybody Knows Your Name" as the foundation for their TV commercial. #
I've got both the cuckoo clock and the grandfather clock pendulums balances such that they both keep excellent time. #nobatteriesrequired #
These little minis are perfectly-sized for the kids' lunch boxes. http://t.co/FkgxzvDl #
4S went from burning 10%/hr to 5%/hr after I deleted and re-added my IMAP account. Something wacky. #
I have noticed that my 4S drains battery less when NOT within data range (3G or Wifi). Tells me it's doing too much when data is active. #
I sure am going to miss Siri when I trade my 4S with my wife for her 4, but I can't take this battery crap anymore. #
"We are preparing an update" from @VMWareFusion is unclear what that update will "fix", hopefully not much. http://t.co/l5cE5k8k #
Saw the Flecktones original lineup tonight. 4 musicians who reinvented their instruments by ignoring people who said it was impossible. #

My Twitter Weekly Updates for 2011-11-20

Dave — Sun, 20 Nov 2011 08:30:00 +0000

Quicken on Lion, here I come. Thanks @VMWareFusion http://t.co/cQRAY97A #
Anyone else get a midnight email from Amazon indicating an update to the Kindle edition of "Steve Jobs" was available? What's different? #
So glad to hear that @RichardGarriott's "Man On a Mission" is finally going to be shared with the world. Opens in theaters and VOD 1/13/2012 #
Still frustrated by the 4S's 10% per hour battery drain when idle. #
A brand new Kindle Fire (which, remember, was just released) needs a software update before I can even use it?!?? http://t.co/inJ8YuYZ #
Built "Hello World" iOS app with my son. Thanks @runrevkev for making that possible with LiveCode.
#riteofpassage #bucketlist #
The waiting room here at Comcast brings together all walks of life for shared misery. #
Me: Whatchya doing?
Her: Moving all the charges for our upcoming vacation from my credit card to yours. #
The first half of this Pats/Jets game was interesting. The second half has just been *fun* #