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twitter weekly updates for 2012-05-13

By {ns} | May 13, 2012

@nmyra or better yet, nothing at all. in reply to nmyra #
for some reason, developing iOS apps using tools like PhoneGap disgusts me; such a half-assed approach, giving way to a half-assed app. #
maybe it's my architecture background coming out: truth in materials, truth in form, truth in function. quality should never be compromised. #
@friskygeek and we all had to suffer b/c they didn't take the time to learn the right tools, or were too damn cheap. pathetic approach. in reply to friskygeek #
@nmyra and don't give me the mobile version on an iPad, which is more than capable of displaying a fully functional site. learn proper UX. in reply to nmyra #
preordered adobe CS6 creative cloud last week expecting to gain access today when released, now date changed to may 11th. huh? #
principles of user interface design: http://t.co/f67GeP8P #
so many things wrong w/minnesota starting w/the state government; glad to be departing soon. #
@IIIThreat later this year, thankfully. in reply to IIIThreat #
ok, i think we can all stop posting our foursquare checkins on twitter, especially if no photo or comment of any substance associated with. #
going on 10am and still the only one in the office, which means i must have missed that memo. #
gay rights by state: http://t.co/11zEAAeB #
native vs shell apps: http://t.co/JLkIbz2W #
"If you plan to write an app for iOS or Android, you will save time and create a better product if you stick to ObjC and Java respectively." #
"Evaluated against native apps, shell apps have inconsistencies that make them feel wrong, even if the user can’t articulate the problem." #
@totalflake at times i get that same feeling. in reply to totalflake #
the argument in favor of native apps vs HTML shells is far more about user experience and expectation than overall aesthetic. #
illustrator is still no good for pixel-perfect screen design: http://t.co/gVLy3X6A #
sportbikes over everything: http://t.co/yNhwPSee #
this country has become so polarized that the only logical solution is for it to split into two: the intelligent and the ignorant. #
@kerusdotorg it clearly doesn't happen as frequently as it needs to then. in reply to kerusdotorg #
"be humble about your talent, but a̶r̶r̶o̶g̶a̶n̶t̶ uncompromising about your beliefs." – @zeldman #
grogginess ensues. #
although the sliding weather view is decent, the new @accuweather ipad app is pretty bad overall: inconsistent design, horrid usability. #
overall it feels pretty clunky and a little too inspired by weather channel's recent ipad app update. #
mixed feelings about obama's announcement; while promising i fear it will only lead to more resentment towards gays and extreme polarization #
the issue in this country is far more complex than same sex marriage, and is getting worse. #
@slackluster http://t.co/S7Afq3IL in reply to slackluster #
how github made their octicons: https://t.co/XA4j7pOg #
is it so difficult to find someone to run this country that is consistent? #
what a joke. HP design exec claims they didn't copy apple w/their ultrabook design: http://t.co/PhtX8ncD #
claims "form follows function" was their reasoning for copying apple.
um, yeah ok. #
though w/design, everything's a remix. once a design is done, it always looks obvious in retrospect and difficult to innovate away from. #
kicking off the morning w/a photoshop lockup and crash combo is usually a sign of how the day will progress, even if it is expected. #
@Ottertron mix of serif and sans-serif font, curvilinear elements and box radii feel all over the place, inconsistent button styles. in reply to Ottertron #
@Ottertron the loading/ad view after the long press gesture on the map for currents at that location needs to go, feels like a major UX bug. in reply to Ottertron #
@Ottertron def like the drag view for changing fcst periods, but the circular element makes it feel like it should depict sun/moon pos. in reply to Ottertron #
@Ottertron transition btwn periods could be smoother, maybe fade btwn icons and don't update background until press gesture ends, then fade. in reply to Ottertron #
@Ottertron no prob. definitely a lot of good things going on in the app, just tightening everything up more will make it considerably better in reply to Ottertron #
now @facebook copies apple by launching their own "app center" as if we give a damn about facebook apps to begin with. #
@jlarsen76 good post. ppl mistake being with someone as spending time together, yet they really aren't at all (phone, tv, computer, etc). in reply to jlarsen76 #
@jlarsen76 so many things wrong w/this excessively connected society and inability to truly live instead of being consumed by distractions. in reply to jlarsen76 #
@subimage a seemingly endless cycle. in reply to subimage #
yes, it's that kind of morning. http://t.co/Pg3298dg #
those who argue in favor of web/shell apps instead of native only do so b/c they don't know how to creative a native app nor understand it. #
@jcroft totally agreed. in reply to jcroft #
does Hansen not realize most of us in touch with reality know his global warming claims are full of shit? http://t.co/ZYhDHVC8 #
not to mention nothing he predicted a decade ago regarding the climate has actually taken place now. #
so freakin' good! http://t.co/lViEscQZ #
@jasonbritton such an amazing machine. so much love in reply to jasonbritton #
installing adobe CS6 creative cloud. expecting several beach balls to appear during this process. #
squids should not be allowed to ride ducati superbikes. shameful. #
this is why you don't waste you time or money developing for the android platform: http://t.co/66omvBho #
@repponen i don't get it either. in reply to repponen #

twitter weekly updates for 2012-05-06

By {ns} | May 6, 2012

sketch 2.0 is definitely looking more promising than photoshop for my workflow: http://t.co/jijrCQPJ (via @bohemiancoding) #
@nmyra there is never enough, especially on mondays. or tuesdays. in reply to nmyra #
build. analyze. profile. archive. document. release. #
get iOS 5.1 sdk and simulator to run with OSX Snow Leopard by bypassing the AppStore: http://t.co/1Jm5LqdQ #xcode #
DevRocket – photoshop panel plugin for ios developers: http://t.co/rpen84D2 (via @marcedwards) #
Stephen King: Tax Me, for F@%&’s Sake! http://t.co/JMYwm9DY #
try things and iterate: http://t.co/gA9VEVCd #
tried textmate 2 numerous times, but still can't make the switch completely from v1. poor performance and quirky usability is unfortunate. #
adding "the dark knight rises" to my rare movie list for the summer. #
@nmyra we totally need those! do they come in packs of two like most owl stuff? in reply to nmyra #
RIM tries to come back from the grave by doing what everyone else does, just copy apple. a little too late: http://t.co/6g0tFZi6 #bb10 #
appreciate someone who admits they don't know what's going to happen more than someone who speculates based on false data or agendas. #
to be a real designer, one must be an observer and critic of everything. #
although not really a new issue, apple is rejecting apps using the dropbox sdk b/c it allows creating/upgrading accounts. #
re dropbox sdk: how to fix http://t.co/GiGNSy5y #
"experiences should be designed. familiar is not a design." – great piece against desktop-like multitasking on ios: http://t.co/TEhQxfvW #
@brandonraz haha, i hope your not buying into that? in reply to brandonraz #
@brandonraz as long as you're buying it for the entertainment and not it's attempt at depitcting reality. in reply to brandonraz #
gamification and UX: http://t.co/DLRKVNtT #
BMW will likely be selling more motorcycles soon: http://t.co/HegFUh6n #erectionseat #
Coming Soon: FRISKY for iPhone. http://t.co/Ho1JQwUY via @friskyradio #
@friskyradio awesome, cant' wait! in reply to friskyradio #
@jdlathrop that's me, and even the description fits. in reply to jdlathrop #
some of the best nights are bike nights, simply feeds my sportbike obsession more and more w/each instance. #
the journey is always far more fulfilling than the destination. #
apple needs to implement this improvement in their iOS virtual keyboard: http://t.co/dnzwmwlQ #
@totalflake yet they can't seem to fix the fucking memory problem. ridic. in reply to totalflake #
mentally checked out for the day before even getting into the office. #ugh #
we're not unhappy, we're designers: http://t.co/ZUcOjUN2 #
"what sets a designer apart from a ponderer, is the will to affect change, to create, and to make better." #
"our discontent is the basis for wanting to improve the things we observe."
exactly. #
OH: "it's the whole calming effect when they play with your head." #
awesome, ReactiveCocoa for a better world: https://t.co/EPVPbl3s (via @jakemarsh) #
rather be out riding… #
yet another shitty weekend weather-wise, cloudy and cool. #

twitter weekly updates for 2012-04-29

By {ns} | April 29, 2012

yet another reason to move back to seattle and the pacnw: http://t.co/qMTs6yKE #
remember when facebook was actually relevant? yeah, me neither. #
more evidence that android is in trouble: http://t.co/H6ugcQCl #
@_alwayswaiting totally agreed. in reply to _alwayswaiting #
@drewm i can't seem to leave TM either after having tried sublime, chocolat and coda. TM2 is nice, though has some quirks to get used to. in reply to drewm #
amazing how AGW proponents ignore very late season snow events like the east just had in favor of heat waves that play nice w/their theory. #
adobe cs6 is one of the rare recent upgrades that seem to be worthy of the money. the subscription-based model sounds decent also. #
this looks pretty sweet… codea for ipad lets you create any kind of visual you want: http://t.co/EFL7g6Yz #
not sure why we're wasting billions on AGW when overpopulation is the real problem, yet no one cares b/c there's no money to be made. #
wrestling with xcode. again. #
@joestump yeah, IE. in reply to joestump #
beware before using google drive, they own anything you store on it: http://t.co/CCuRWwsV. horrible for anyone to even consider using. #
compare. google drive: http://t.co/CCuRWwsV, dropbox: https://t.co/VBq5St5Q.
another reason for google to fuck off. #
needing more mountains in my life. and motorcycles. and design. #
triumph's sportbikes are clearly inspired by ducati lately: http://t.co/ShjnAy8Z #
would love to attend wwdc this year, tickets just went on sale and will likely sell out soon: https://t.co/KnNUmKPp #
responding to support requests over coffee is the new newspaper-reading-over-coffee. #
@yocline great design indeed. in reply to yocline #
mentally checked out for the day, especially w/this and the sun impatiently waiting for me. http://t.co/kK7Mc5yB #
putting ipad sales in context: http://t.co/r1HrU1N5 (via @daringfireball) #
smartphones in 2007, including android, before the iphone: http://t.co/lOcdcQnx. compared to today, clearly iphone-envy. #
@BlackmillMusic loving your sound! keep the new tracks coming. #
make sure to close your @WellsFargo checking accounts before may 4th to prevent from taking more of your money w/bullshit monthly fees. #
no squidding: http://t.co/ZVX3aXBx #sportbike #
totally not feeling it today, staring at my screen blankly. #
@CaliLewis with their terms + conditions, hell no. in reply to CaliLewis #
the illusion of choice http://t.co/6JM7NhKC (via @ReidGower) #
since no one cares about their shitty phones, samsung is pathetically desperate for attention now: http://t.co/v71vb5nh #
the most threatening attacks against our freedom come from within our own govt, not a foreign country: http://t.co/TSAe3Hws #cispa #
so. freakin'. tired. #
ducati 1199 panigale launches in north america today, which means i'll be at @DucatiMpls for the launch this eve! #
Audi TT RS vs Ducati 1199 Panigale: http://t.co/SSGYFafo #
@breakingweather no, b/c ACE and frequency/intensity of tropical cyclones is actually decreasing. in reply to breakingweather #
creating noise in photoshop: http://t.co/XPUuFtfW (via @dankando) #
klouchebag is far better than klout: http://t.co/uGMfRaiO #
patent trolling is getting out of control lately, pitiful souls looking to benefit from others' successes: http://t.co/JWOQdCgY #
@nmyra as long as those laws are relevant, that is. in reply to nmyra #
truth is, we're all under the weather. #
in today's "age of excellence", there's no room for good or average: http://t.co/wyJHHejz by @Jason #
iterate to excellence. #
awaiting the unveiling. #panigale http://t.co/l4GPgZMS #
ok i'm sold. ducati, take my money please. #panigale http://t.co/6aic49vE #
@nmyra both, of course. in reply to nmyra #
@jlarsen76 i know, difficult to not pull the trigger now. in reply to jlarsen76 #
electric motorcycles are just wrong. they're also known as scooters. #
simple way to compile your LESS into CSS: http://t.co/wdQ6gJ4M #
@dankando no prob, thanks for the useful info. in reply to dankando #

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twitter weekly updates for 2012-04-22

By {ns} | April 22, 2012

seattle feeds my inspiration. #
heaven is… http://t.co/9FfXmM4d #
@hwlee gross, even more of a reason for me to stay in seattle. in reply to hwlee #
@hwlee though see-saw weather continues for the next two weeks there. bipolar lol. in reply to hwlee #
see you soon, seattle. next time with stuff in tow. #
SEA > MSP. ugh. #
there's a change in the air. #
apple has definitely influenced packaging design as well. http://t.co/3AEdzA8U #
@friskygeek i signed up for their announcement when more were in stock and immediately bought one last week. their site design is sweet! in reply to friskygeek #
nice simple wallpaper for your iphone's home screen: http://t.co/JC1bR5vO #
the internet age is making society less informed and less intelligent: http://t.co/J8GE7nbe #
it's official, audi buys ducati: http://t.co/6pQetvEU #
@nmyra yes please! in reply to nmyra #
more lies by greenpeace, this time w/their power consumption estimates for apple data centers: http://t.co/CgCXWBy2 #
environmentalists are just as fucking looney as fundamentalist christians. #
@weatherchannel that's only b/c that's all the media falsely reports. no factual evidence of that claim. in reply to weatherchannel #
working in mostly xcode and ios lately is a nice break from web development monotony. native > web. #win #
sweet. sequence js http://t.co/SdCpKwQT #
the music is never loud enough.
unless it's country or teenie-bob mainstream shit, then it's too loud. #
fuck yeah, @DucatiUSA! http://t.co/qYz3EhSd #panigale #
slower traffic keep right is clearly too complex a concept for most minnesotans to grasp. #missingseattle #
better way to browse and be inspired on dribbble: http://t.co/V5DUp98F #
@nmyra definitely! too bad weekend looks to be blah here, maybe i should come visit you instead? in reply to nmyra #
Futurico UI HTML – Free User Interface Elements for Developers http://t.co/hxLtcWe9 #coding #html #css #js #haml #sass via @designmodo #
difference between UX and UI explained w/cereal: http://t.co/K7moJ1tB #
OH: "i don't think perfectly sane people are primed to create something meaningful." #
hoping apple moves away from their skeuomorphed app interface designs in ios6. as w/architecture, one material should never immatate another #
@yocline does your weather api have to be free? i'm on the dev team for a weather api that offers more, not free tho: http://t.co/Sfpcer5g in reply to yocline #
@yocline completely amazing app btw! absolutely love the design. in reply to yocline #
amazingly beautiful national parks app by @yocline + @letsgorally: http://t.co/C1D4FvJM #
@yocline sounds good. let me know if you have any questions, we also have an ios framework so you don't have to worry about urls/parsing. in reply to yocline #
OH: "i like black, period. i'm racial like that." #
why the climate debate is completely broken: http://t.co/WDy6poP9 #
sad thing is proponents of AGW personally attack skeptics rather than logically debate in public, yet they still provide NO factual evidence #
as the article points out, the only reason it seems as if weather is more severe recently is simply b/c the media reports it as such. #
the problem w/the media? that perception becomes the truth for many ppl, thus greatly skewing what they consider reality. #
the facts: there has been NO upward trend in tornadoes or hurricanes as media wants you to think http://t.co/4jdhtVf5 http://t.co/d1Xo71UC #
@nmyra oh shit, hunker down!! #

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twitter weekly updates for 2012-04-15

By {ns} | April 15, 2012

amazing architecture: http://t.co/ljuq34LZ #
"good design is obvious. great design is transparent." – joe sparano #
here we go. again. though, seattle in 4 days! #
now that facebook is buying instagram, the service will be known as "instafucked".
queue the mass exodus. #
@kerusdotorg hoping one emerges soon. in reply to kerusdotorg #
facebook is the jealous, spoiled kid w/no friends who feels the need to buy their popularity, ruining everything which we once enjoyed. #
@friskygeek couldn't agree more. meanwhile google feels more like microsoft more and more every day. in reply to friskygeek #
export all your instagram photos to other social services: http://t.co/vWY5Rl7u #
definitely a dubstep kind of afternoon. #
if you're a designer, you need this book: http://t.co/Hb0eZ09Z #
just ordered a nike+ fuel band, finally in stock again today! http://t.co/2MvOvkQe #
gopro hero vs gopro hero 2: http://t.co/JKqpnaUM #
@nmyra eww. #
@nmyra what about firm bananas? #
people's sense of entitlement these days is out of control. #
inspired by those who are constantly reinventing themselves. complacency is abandonment. #
@mattgemmell i've wondering the same. so insanely painful. in reply to mattgemmell #
@garyvee hot chocolate. in reply to garyvee #
so, there are *real* scientists among nasa's hansen-obsessed fear-mongerers: http://t.co/85IwMB7b’s-global-warming-endorsement/469366 #
firefox using 11% of my cpu and 500mb of memory. and it doesn't even have a single tab open. wtf!? #
OH: "i don't need a piece of paper or title to tell me what i'm good at."
amen. #
convinced that ppl who obsess over their job title are insecure about their own abilities. #
@_alwayswaiting well-said. in reply to _alwayswaiting #
@slackluster love the mug, miss that little guy from your earlier sites. in reply to slackluster #
mapbox > googlemaps. http://t.co/bFgOaNxb #
tsa security theater infographic: http://t.co/YNImEob7 (via @nmyra) #
one of those mornings where my battle w/the espresso machine led to my defeat. all over my pants. #
ducati is one of the few sportbike manufacturers who know how to create a well-designed front-end. and everything connected to it. #
MSP > SEA. fuck yeah! #
what the fuck kind of car puts their gauges in the middle of the dash?! http://t.co/RQMa6OlQ #
back home! seattle ftw! #
chillin' at amazon's hq downtown seattle and have yet to see an android, kindle, or kindle fire. all apple. #win #
I'm at Starbucks (Seattle, WA) w/ 4 others http://t.co/vgiwweI5 #
will you? http://t.co/UqVxbM8a #
yaris vs pt cruiser. (cc @jdlathrop) #
apps should be designed as experiences, not software: http://t.co/ggZkJzLi #
@jdlathrop i didn't see any flags. in reply to jdlathrop #
mother ship is calling. http://t.co/hu4TAEjx #
spotted: guy wearing one of those all black batman motorcycle suits on an all black motorcycle. hotness. #
@jdlathrop think i will just stay here this time. in reply to jdlathrop #

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twitter weekly updates for 2012-04-08

By {ns} | April 8, 2012

there are "not good reasons to join a company whose values are the opposite of your own, or to compromise your ideals" http://t.co/5d579hN0 #
"an evil company is trying to get rich quick, and has no regard for the harm they're doing along the way…." #
"… [an evil company is] not making things of value, it's chasing a gold rush." #
the problem w/global warming alarmists is they ignore what's happening globally. global sea ice now slightly above norm http://t.co/TC0rNWMz #
not to mention global temps have flat-lined and already started their decline: http://t.co/vDqD8NgO. so, where's the endlessly rising temps? #
@yocline very nice indeed, can't wait to see more. in reply to yocline #
"don’t be afraid to make decisions on behalf of your customer to simplify your life and get a product to market sooner" http://t.co/5udHgHr4 #
this is how design works: http://t.co/LpsC6oTG #
damn you Xcode! #fml #
it's not breaking news if it was covered on twitter 30 minutes ago. #
something is sick, and it's not the skeptics: http://t.co/2SbyKAc3 #
a much better photoshop solution than "save for web": http://t.co/VBF42F0N #
@bbrooks yeah pretty much, and we don't have to listen to the annoying news anchors. in reply to bbrooks #
overnight success is anything but: http://t.co/9Y6exbrm #
"if you would be a real seeker of truth, it's necessary that once in your life you doubt, as far as possible, all things." – descartes #
closed @firefox well over two minutes ago. current status, still trying to close. #pos #
@kerusdotorg ha, about to. in reply to kerusdotorg #
@Asphalt_Rubber how do you like the puma boots? been considering picking some up. in reply to Asphalt_Rubber #
@KuraFire i've never seen them there, had to order mine online. in reply to KuraFire #
as with any fine piece of art, whenever a ducati passes by i pause, stare and take it all in. #obsession #
@nmyra the story of my life. may have to switch back to safari again. in reply to nmyra #
epic: http://t.co/70bTtvcY (via @anthillfilms) #
cj art via @friskyradio never disappoints. ever. #
fix one thing, break another. #
AAPL > GOOG. #
panigale premiere finally coming to @DucatiMpls later this month. totally stoked! #
thinking this should definitely be my next car, after the ducati panigale of course: http://t.co/P6WiVgDb #

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twitter weekly updates for 2012-04-01

By {ns} | April 1, 2012

media jumping on the FOS bandwagon claiming recent warmths is unprecedented. yet, it was warmer march 1910: http://t.co/RgYN6CUy #
meanwhile, AGW propagandists fail to report on any record cold or snow, like this: http://t.co/U2D7iPJN. complete deception. #
@flarup i've tried numerous wireframing techniques, tend to just use illustrator when necessary but still prefer pen + paper for layout. in reply to flarup #
missing the days of designing and coding through the early morning hours when working for myself. despise the daily office routine… #
photoshop 6 improvements: http://t.co/WJ9kSiiH. nothing mentioned about the random beachball for extended periods though. #
@nmyra except replace duck with pigeon? in reply to nmyra #
"love is the best school, but the tuition is high and the homework can be painful." http://t.co/d7auMVIq #
america at its finest, another ignorant person placing blame elsewhere just for easy money: http://t.co/UPiGYQu5 #fuckedupcountry #
re ios app development: "if money is your primary motivator, then you’ve probably already lost the battle." http://t.co/aQ1QSyel #
@pdouglasweather probably not the warmth, but record cold upper levels and la nina likely are. cold leads to extreme wx more than warmth. in reply to pdouglasweather #
severe weather events aren't occurring more frequently, rather the technology to measure and communicate them improved: http://t.co/cmSB5ANm #
only reason we perceive severe weather events to be worse is b/c there are far more eyes, cameras and networks than before to report them. #
case in point: u.s. has seen less strong/violent tornadoes since mid-1970s: http://t.co/5KPssOCL, less ACE in 20 years: http://t.co/hnJgn5um #
additionally, there has been no warming trend in *global* temps for the past decade at min: http://t.co/zJa8g1OU http://t.co/aC0P8TSw #
@nmyra haha! my motorcycle chi is feeding through to you i guess? in reply to nmyra #
there's so much shit design out there. purely mind numbing. #
"it’s unfair to ask people who don’t have a sense of the opportunities of tomorrow from the context of today to design" http://t.co/caebrv59 #
useful UI design toolkit for photoshop: http://t.co/PUf5lffp #
how apple delivers retina images via the web to new ipads: http://t.co/fylxDU9a #
"what is happening to global temps in reality? almost nothing for more than 10 years." http://t.co/sfZCsChu #
now that AWG and IPCC supporters' models have all been proven wrong w/what is really happening, they now claim more frequent wx extremes. #
as usual, the "climate change" camp plays up recent warmth, yet winter 1932 was considerably warmer overall: http://t.co/5jKXeBcV #
and extreme weather events more frequent now? look back at the 1930s… they were even more extreme. #
an island of truth against a sea of deception. #
morning filled with support requests, email and minor bug fixes.
none of which were on my todo list for the day. #lesigh #
"application not responding" should now be listed as an official feature of @firefox. #
definitely a quad-espresso kind of day. #
give someone an inch, they want a mile. #
agile is a sham: http://t.co/Mtk85I8b #
the only reason race is such an issue is b/c we make it so by being quick to draw the race card for everything. #
damn, someone sure does have apple envy lately: https://t.co/Lh9H7q0B #
@subimage looks rough, may have to give it a shot for my next routine. in reply to subimage #
@pixel what are the qualifications for iOS? in reply to pixel #
the power of introverts via @tedtalks: http://t.co/0sCGrVgo #
it's official: mt. whitney climb set for aug 4th http://t.co/vJIWMlTY #
"paper" for ipad looks amazing, if you're a sketching type of person: http://t.co/3qBoWDiA #
"the digital-physical: on building flipboard for iphone" http://t.co/y3JfqHEt #
@jasonsantamaria i've picked up the bamboo stylus for sketching on my ipad, def a good choice as well. in reply to jasonsantamaria #
to all the non-developers: if you submit a support request for anything computer-related, provide enough details to determine the issue. #
simply saying "this doesn't work" in a support request and nothing else irritates me beyond belief. #
free iphone template in 5 angles: http://t.co/4CzSgMsE #
we desperately need software patent reform: the infamous "pull-to-refresh" on ios is patented: http://t.co/qf9DNvrq (still using it tho) #
touch gesture reference guide for all your interaction design love: http://t.co/jYpiGOij #
well, since "global warming" was a bunch of b.s., they're switched to using "climate change". too bad climate change is a natural cycle. #
what frustrates me the most is ppl tend to believe that which aligns w/their own belief system, regardless of the facts that prove otherwise #
@bbrooks agreed. in reply to bbrooks #
@arminvanbuuren great interview! definitely agree w/everything you pointed out. in reply to arminvanbuuren #
osx for hackers: https://t.co/doirx6dz #
was supposed to be 70+ and sunny today. it's only 46 and cloudy at 130p. wtf? #
@_kgn looks like a 2d version of the original simcity or something. in reply to _kgn #

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twitter weekly updates for 2012-03-25

By {ns} | March 25, 2012

it's pathetic that mainstream technological innovation can only go so far as the greedy telecom bastards allow, like tethering bullshit. #
excited for @jlarsen76 and company's arrival this evening! #
@jlarsen76 though it's seattle in march, which means the sun won't last long. in reply to jlarsen76 #
lazyweb: suggestions on debugging css issues in IE7, other than shooting up the windows PC? #
@jakemarsh yeah def takes longer, but probably due to larger battery. http://t.co/AmpMV24O in reply to jakemarsh #
PaintCode looks like an awesome utility for generating the necessary code for custom views in iOS: http://t.co/dcWPP6cc #
they've arrived, just in time for @jlarsen76. @ 607 Washington Ave South http://t.co/U9aG6dFk #
"draw something" is likely one of the best iOS apps, though i love the analog version: pictionary. #
iOS app icon PSD template and action set: http://t.co/sbEOW0QS #
@LAFitness can't log into your site or get account info w/key tag number, says my tag number is invalid but worked before. what gives? #
this iOS '86 remix is kind of sweet looking: http://t.co/sHXMFrT7 #
OH: "thought you wanted that three-foot wiener?" #
clearly banks like @WellsFargo didn't learn their lesson last fall, now making it impossible to avoid new fees. #fuckoff #
@Ask_WellsFargo prefer not to go though that every quarter when you decide to suddenly change your account terms. in reply to Ask_WellsFargo #
@nmyra still have some accounts with them, may need to switch everything over now. in reply to nmyra #
angry birds saturation has become obnoxious. #
spend considerable time in the general public and you quickly realize how "interesting" ppl really are. #
OH: "you can't spell 'piece of shit' without multiple IEs." (via @kerusdotorg) #
"people don't trust google with their data." http://t.co/iO8isbci #
"the problem is that in branching out, @google has also abandoned its core principles and values." #
"twitter is often mislabeled as a social network when it's actually more of a real-time information network." #
so google said evil is defined by trickery, violating the trust of the users. yep, i'd say they have become evil. #
how to sue at&t for data throttling in small claims court (since there can't be a class action lawsuit): http://t.co/0cWevRpF #
take back your browsing privacy: https://t.co/K6foufpH #
stop solving problems you don't yet have (front-end dev): http://t.co/9KjMrDkC #
@nmyra or nesting outside your door. in reply to nmyra #
planking rabbit. http://t.co/mCFpaGz5 #
it's a shame that the ppl who should not be reproducing are the ones with the most children. #
amount of profanity in git commit messages per programming language: http://t.co/0IcBLKF7 #
codekit, steroids for web developers: http://t.co/bwUMIGh6 #
quickly create css sprites with spritepad: http://t.co/51vQFQcg #
caching drawing code in cocoa: http://t.co/0v7zlzie #
great. as expected the wunderground global warming propaganda machine is totally eating up the recent warm spell across north america. lies. #
yet they fail to report on the record cold upper levels, the below normal global temps all season or near normal ice extent. not a shock. #
just b/c i don't blindly accept the global warming bullshit that lacks real evidence doesn't mean i don't believe in resource conservation. #
I'm at Minnesota Zoo (Apple Valley, MN) w/ 6 others http://t.co/EieZZ4Eu #
may have to pickup a @nikefuel band. #
@_alwayswaiting i frequently have that problem. in reply to _alwayswaiting #
if you're a dumbass who can't ride a motorcycle, you should not be riding a ducati. stick with kawasaki, or a scooter. #moron #

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twitter weekly updates for 2012-03-18

By {ns} | March 18, 2012

"free at last, free at last. thank god almighty, free at last!" (cc @jdlathrop) http://t.co/JXmGvNDJ #
my patience level for incompetence is pretty much in the gutter. #
human-induced global warming is likely the biggest political/economical scam we have ever seen; luckily it's dying: http://t.co/ztCbT3Db #
thawing out w/coffee after my motorcycle ride into the office today, the first of the season! #
@flyosity they are pretty pathetic, though most patents are so obvious they shouldn't be patentable. in reply to flyosity #
great stuff coming from @HassanRassmy via @friskyradio, perfect for designing and coding to. #
haha! RIM is so damn clueless: http://t.co/3S8DbmKE #
w/all the hoopla surrounding @rdio's announcement at #sxsw today, giving my account another shot. still much prefer @friskyradio and @purefm #
north america and canada are the warmest places on the planet, everyone else below norm; it's like payback for AGW lies http://t.co/Y90FiQnN #
snowing in seattle this evening, one of the rare instances i'm glad i'm not there. 60+ degrees and motorcycle riding here finally. #
bookmark this… instant docs for css, js, php, jquery, and more: http://t.co/pzz9ViHA #
the latest version of @firefox seems even more plagued by memory issues, leave it open for a few hours and gets totally bogged down. #lesigh #
wow, HP blatantly ripped off apple with this p.o.s.: http://t.co/OE9qIH2I #
"the new ipad" arrives tomorrow. and it's friday. woot! #
apple's new "reuse + recycle program" is a pretty smart move, and useful: http://t.co/0gn6yCvp #
awesome, sparrow mail app now available for iphone: http://t.co/8LLDuvWd #
"'People are crazy' seems like an understatement to me nowadays." – @nmyra #
"the production of too many useful things results in too many useless people." – karl marx #
the ppl that prance around the gym thinking they're hot are always the ones that are far from it. #
humbled confidence is far more attractive than egocentric narcissism. #
"the new ipad" has arrived! http://t.co/arCmspEu #
@nmyra have fun! in reply to nmyra #
eww, it's snowing in seattle again! feeling sorry for @jlarsen76 as we're enjoying 70+ degree weather here in minneapolis for once. #
enjoying these warm spring days outdoors before reality returns later next week w/50s, possibly 40s. motorcycle riding ftw! #
for those crying "global warming" b/c of the insane warmth in north america, look globally for the reality: http://t.co/MMDeHZHU #
despite the north america warmth, global temps for first half of march still below normal (compared to 1981-2010 climo) http://t.co/DQXBqDjC #

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twitter weekly updates for 2012-03-11

By {ns} | March 11, 2012

powerful: http://t.co/6Aa2evIn #
must do this. http://t.co/CNQMcEvu #
thankfully, this *will* be my last midwest winter. #enough #
@jlarsen76 let's go! moab and the salt flats in utah… in reply to jlarsen76 #
it's definitely a sign of winter boredom when i voluntarily start my taxes a month before they're due. #
most things of meaning take considerable time, but building trust takes the longest of them all. #
provide someone with a foundation, and they expect you to develop all of it for them. um, no. #
well, as if we didn't see this one coming; @google sees the popularity of something apple releases and decides to copy: http://t.co/nKUAOwBl #
oddly enough, @google harps their "assistant" will be open to developers. but i'm sure iOS 6 will open up siri to developers before then. #
apple is hardly concerned about @google's half-ass attempts at competing b/c they're just that: half-assed. they never follow through. #
case in point: google+, google music, android. oh, and all of these, http://t.co/0pVOIY4S #
in other news, apple must release ipad 3 and new apple tv with siri support to stay in the game on wednesday, unless they have bigger plans. #
online tool to convert your plain CSS to LESS/SASS: http://t.co/ai0dkpJP #
exactly. pictures of ppl scanning QR-codes: http://t.co/mJuv3ldz #
solitude: +1. "people are more creative when they enjoy privacy and freedom from interruption" http://t.co/0E8bXAL2 (via @subimage) #
life is more than a paycheck; if you're not passionate about what you're doing, your shit is broken. #
@subimage i've totally been slacking and haven't updated my itunes podcast in a while, but i always post mixes here: http://t.co/PZLFbuRE in reply to subimage #
@subimage i'm also moving them over to @SoundCloud: http://t.co/VzCsUmw0. new darker mix in the works for later this month. in reply to subimage #
be friendly, but cautious. #
@IIIThreat combination of both. it's evident the ignorant thrive in the comment sections of any website. in reply to IIIThreat #
never been as excited about seeing 50 degrees in my life. #springisnear http://t.co/d5b5KyjQ #
AirParrot: airplay your mac's screen to your apple tv: http://t.co/44UbZPDA; similarly, Reflection: http://t.co/738zNLXB #
evidence to the importance of design + UX over functionality in the success of your product: http://t.co/zAvwuLYU #
@IIIThreat i don't think they hide well enough lol. in reply to IIIThreat #
@nmyra it's currently too close to a full moon for comfort. beware. in reply to nmyra #
um, this guy clearly doesn't get it. no one really cares about specs when buying a tablet; design is why apple leads: http://t.co/ZAIiRA3D #
in other words, the masses don't give a damn about camera size or processor speed. usability and ease of use is priority. #
@chad_wilson nor is apple interested in geeky specs, only things that matter. simplicity. in reply to chad_wilson #
love the days where things decide to suddenly stop working. and i have to figure out the reason. and fix. #
one thing you can count on, @google play will be half-assed as everything else they attempt to quickly launch. #
@jdlathrop vancouver or bust. in reply to jdlathrop #
pushing 60 degrees in minneapolis today! hoping some major snow melting is well underway. #
more twitter bootstrap goodness: font icons http://t.co/7BEHbVzh #
sweet, just spotted jupiter and venus in the western sky. http://t.co/c52ugjCM #
@jcroft it was 55 today in minneapolis and i described it as a heat wave. in reply to jcroft #
is the new ipad out yet? #
how any educated person could support these GOP nut-cases is beyond me… #
@IIIThreat ha! the icons should also change to include sad or concerned faces. in reply to IIIThreat #
stoked about the apple event today, hoping they live up to all of the latest rumors. #
so my 4-year twitter bday is approaching on the 23rd. my goal: hit 10k tweets exactly that morning. #
having haptic/tactile feedback on the new ipad would be amazing, definitely putting all other tablet makers to shame. hopefully it's true… #
@bbrooks definitely! though looks like we all may be waiting a few weeks based on reports of limited availability. in reply to bbrooks #
getting the feeling today will be rather unproductive work-wise, especially w/the apple event later this morning. #
woot, here we go! #
retina display on new ipad! #
@jakemarsh agreed. in reply to jakemarsh #
OH: "i'm kind of jazzing in my pants." #
hoping for a "one more thing" feature… haptic surface? #
@jcroft feeling the same way, there's something they're leaving for the very end. in reply to jcroft #
new ipad live on the apple site: http://t.co/l1ZYZcbq. glad they're dropping the annoying version numbers. #
@jcroft working fine for me as well. in reply to jcroft #
@jcroft there are a few others that appear broken for me though: http://t.co/D4qOHKqy in reply to jcroft #
sunny and near 60-degrees yesterday. today, 35 degrees and cloudy/rainy.
mother nature has a cruel sense of humor. #
so is there a benefit to pre-ordering the new ipad versus waiting for availability in stores? #
@jpoh yeah remember that, but for some reason thought there was a similar issue even for those who pre-ordered. guess not. in reply to jpoh #
successfully accomplished all i had set out to accomplish today: pre-ordered an ipad. #
wisdom comes from vigorously questioning, not from blindly accepting. #
so before an apple event, everyone is excited about the rumors. then afterwards, those same ppl are disappointed the same rumors were true? #
these ppl are f*n ridiculous. what, do they want the next apple product to live for them too? #unrealistic #
not to mention them getting upset over the form factor not changing any each iteration. why change what isn't broken, just perfect. #
under the hood, the 3rd gen ipad is completely different than ipad2. feature changes come more from iOS updates, not necessarily the device. #
it's fucking snowing. #ugh #
@nmyra and i'm not there to take care of you. in reply to nmyra #
regarding apple not using google maps in iPhoto on iOS, here's a look at their rendered maps: http://t.co/eSXUT9qr #
have to say i'm definitely not a fan of their aesthetic, looks way too old and lacking compared to google maps. hopefully not the direction. #
@jdlathrop hopefully not lying around the apt wasting life away. in reply to jdlathrop #
@jdlathrop eww. if you're truly motivated, there are far better things to do w/your time. lol in reply to jdlathrop #
@jlarsen76 def much worse here, though fortunately you don't get to experience the hellish winter lol. in reply to jlarsen76 #
summer is calling. #
the older i get, the less certain life becomes. #
great article on why apple's competitors are and will continue to be unsuccessful at beating the ipad: http://t.co/QQc9xPGl #
none of apple's competitors can even come close to offering other tablets w/the same specs as the ipad and at the same prices w/o a loss. #
it's the ipod effect all over again, which "still represented a whopping 78 percent of the market share in music players" 10 years later. #
@iA read from twitter-linked article yesterday that apple actually confirmed that the name is just "iPad", not "the new iPad". in reply to iA #
@bbrooks all the critics who are discounting the 3rd gen ipad as boring are clearly creating their own distortion reality field. in reply to bbrooks #
apple dropping the version number from the name is irrelevant, no device has ever had it on the case to begin with: http://t.co/kfsWoUte #
major spring fever kicking in today, which means i won't get much done except staring at my computer screen and out the window. #
@chad_wilson i usually don't care to know how certain disasters/messes actually played out in the bathroom. in reply to chad_wilson #
feeling bad for all the #sxsw ppl who were hoping for a warm, sunny texas welcome. currently 45 and stormy in austin. #
which reminds me of my #sxsw trip back in 2009, wanting an escape from seattle weather to only find more of it in austin. (cc @nmyra) #
@nmyra haha, i totally forgot about that panel. ugh. in reply to nmyra #
eww, wtf is this!? http://t.co/Os3iZeXz #
apple announces they're opening a new campus in austin, my motherland! http://t.co/mW4lAzmI #
@bbrooks totally agreed. in reply to bbrooks #
@dp4 i frequently cross that threshold then. in reply to dp4 #
narcissism is becoming just as rampant on twitter as it is on FB, like when someone retweets a compliment about them as if we really care. #
"life is too short to be in a hurry." – thoreau #
so many motorcycles out today in this 60-degree weather, which can only mean one thing… #

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