twitter weekly updates for 2011-09-18

By {ns} | September 18, 2011
  • ten years later, isn't it about time we know the real truth? #911truth #
  • "when the people fear their government, there is tyranny; when the government fears the people, there is liberty." – thomas jefferson #
  • here we go. again. #
  • really beginning to despise the influx of rhetorical questions used in headlines lately, which signals its bias. mere propaganda. #
  • @IIIThreat i agrees texas (esp austin) is great, but imo pales in comparison to washington state. ;) in reply to IIIThreat #
  • @peterlombardi great shot, makes me really miss the seattle area. need to move back soon :) in reply to peterlombardi #
  • washington can't even fix itself, how do americans expect them to fix the economy? #
  • @peterlombardi yeah totally! :) in reply to peterlombardi #
  • starting the week engulfed in ios memory + performance testing can't be a sign of an exciting week ahead. #
  • here's to hoping today is considerably more productive than yesterday's debacle. #
  • seriously, why are we *still* having to prefix the vendor on many css properties (-webkit-xxx, -moz-xxx)? a single line should suffice. #
  • an intelligent way to insult people: http://t.co/XltK60i #
  • @nmyra how about one that is bigger than your face? #
  • glad we have to live in a world in which we all have to deal with others' ignorance and incompetence. #
  • ahh, fall is definitely in the air this morning: temps around 40, below freezing tonight. #solongsummer #
  • @khoi that shared bike system is really big here in minneapolis: http://t.co/gU0SIGI in reply to khoi #
  • you will impress me far more by your intelligence and ability to engage in a real conversation than by anything you do or will own. ever. #
  • college is about the experience and where it takes you in life, not what it gets you in the end. (via @nmyra) #
  • facebook copies twitter. again. http://t.co/WTLC1aw #
  • @F_i @repponen sweet mug, where can we buy? :) btw, been getting a lot of "over capacity" errors lately from kontain. what gives? growth? in reply to F_i #
  • @breakingweather ready for fall already! in reply to breakingweather #
  • looking more into SASS, looks to offer more efficient css generation: http://t.co/FXtLg4qw #
  • realizing my level of irritation w/everything is inversely proportional to the amount of "me" time i get on average. #introvert #
  • …and of course just dealing with dumb-ass drivers. #
  • @bknight78 sure thing, thx. in reply to bknight78 #
  • @brdrck so you'd say harvest is better than freshbooks? haven't looked at it, using freshbooks now. in reply to brdrck #
  • life begins at the end of your comfort zone. #
  • "great minds discuss ideas; average minds discuss events; small minds discuss people." – eleanor roosevelt #
  • the gore effect: http://t.co/XfGefwsE #
  • acquiring a new found hatred for police and our ridiculous laws overall. #nolibertyhere #
  • @konfine thanks, will look into it. in reply to konfine #
  • congress's approval rating at record low 12% (http://t.co/qH5M0GOb), and president's continues to drop, yet we all sit around and do nothing #
  • back in ios memory leak hell. day 3. #
  • @dp4 almost. in reply to dp4 #
  • wrapping up a sup:urbia mix i started a mere three months ago. #checklist #
  • dominence in any market doesn't make you any better than the rest; it's an inferiority complex that only makes you believe so. #
  • was planning on an awesome twisty motorcycle ride this afternoon, but the chilly weather and damn clouds are holding strong. #
  • @nmyra TEXAS! #

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twitter weekly updates for 2011-09-11

By {ns} | September 11, 2011
  • lows dipping into the mid 40s this week. ah, fall is in the air and it feels amazing! #goawaysummer #
  • RT @datavis: Article: The Evolution of the Web http://t.co/WRSLoXh #
  • at the minnesota state fair, and didn't drink anything. save us all… #
  • "you will not be punished for your anger, you will be punished by your anger." – buddha #
  • cool, clear, fall-like morning. coffee. classical music. design. all feed my inspiration today. #
  • awesome afternoon mtn biking w/@jdlathrop, felt good to get out again finally. http://t.co/Id9t9Hp #
  • @WeatherNationWX check out these pics of the wildfires outside austin, tx! http://t.co/O6E26IF http://t.co/VBS8oDt #
  • insane wildfire pics near my hometown back in texas: http://t.co/6SbTUe6. hey tropics, send texas some rain already, dammit! #
  • @jdlathrop doubt that's why you're laughing. in reply to jdlathrop #
  • deaf by motorcycle exhaust. #
  • @slackluster with social network saturation and smart phone zombies, it's extremely rare to develop genuine human connections unfortunately. in reply to slackluster #
  • if you're not living on the edge, you're taking up too much space: riding lessons – for life: http://t.co/ImVyxYC (via @simplySportBike) #
  • @nmyra sometimes even i wonder… in reply to nmyra #
  • OH: "damn adobe pdf creator is converting like a slutty bitch! dirty shit!" #
  • sweet, @screenyapp screen recording app is free today only in the mac app store: http://t.co/vKvhoEJ #
  • kicking off the morning with spotlight problems in osx lion, which has major issues in this update. #ugh #fml #
  • clearly doctors offices are taking inspiration from the airline industry by overbooking their schedules. more waiting… #
  • putting life in your years is more rewarding than putting years in your life. #
  • don't fall for the lies… severe texas drought a result of a strong la nina (re: 1956, 1934), not global warming: http://t.co/pjQHyiZ #
  • head deep in MKOverlay. #
  • cagers only know two moves: slam on the accelerator, and slam on the brake; there's no easing off of anything. #
  • calling b.s. on the "specific, credible but unconfirmed" threat for the 9/11 anniversary. govt only wants us distracted from the real issues #
  • it's more patriotic to question all of our government's motives and actions than to sit on the sidelines and accept everything. #truism #
  • @nmyra jealous!! #
  • @UPSHelp why is your delivery service flakey as hell? sometimes you leave it, others you claim you can't. very annoying. #wtf #
  • mmm, college football returns. :) #

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twitter weekly updates for 2011-09-04

By {ns} | September 4, 2011
  • as usual, media over-hypes a weather story: the northeast "hurricane", withdrawal from lack of active tropical storms. #
  • @nmyra i need that shirt! in reply to nmyra #
  • four days of being completely disconnected: priceless. 12 hours in the car: never again. #
  • blowjobs aren't allowed here: http://t.co/Wi7by0h #
  • down the longest road to nowhere. #
  • attitude and rudeness are often preferred over the exaggerated fake-nice. i appreciate someone who's real, not a poser. #
  • @jcroft totally agree, similar to how architects should know something about engineering. in reply to jcroft #
  • "the mark of the immature man is that he wants to die nobly for a cause, while a mature man wants to live humbly for one." – buddhist saying #
  • want to know what's wrong w/society? people who take the elevator one floor. #
  • haha! http://t.co/4dxSgzK #
  • @chad_wilson yeah true, along with a frappuchino to go with that big breakfast. in reply to chad_wilson #
  • @padbury not a crane, but an architect does need to know something about engineering (what my architecture degree taught me). in reply to padbury #
  • @padbury or anything pre-caffeine for that matter. :) in reply to padbury #
  • reason #294 minnesota sucks: traffic citations are abused as a source of state revenue, not for concerns over safety. #bullshitlaws #
  • upgraded to ios 5 beta 7 last night, and no songs won't play in the music app. #fyi #
  • @nmyra hunker down! in reply to nmyra #
  • clearly the key to being a sane programmer is sleep and occasional distance. #
  • hrm, so this is what "record low" sea ice looks like? yet the actual data shows 2007 considerably lower: http://t.co/e3IlbBi #
  • and make note how the decline has even starting to level off the past few years. i.e. reversal. #
  • @IIIThreat well, as long as it's good sex. lackluster sex only makes it worse… in reply to IIIThreat #
  • annoyed that i have to install a complete update for xcode, all 3.4gb of it, just so i can test each new ios 5 beta release. #sigh #
  • @brdrck let me know if you find anyone :) in reply to brdrck #
  • be certain that i'm never laughing with you, but rather at you. more so your laugh. #
  • nowadays, defined work hours are bullshit: http://t.co/lmB2IXI #
  • .@UTSOA: missing this http://t.co/rFLsTvX #alumni #

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twitter weekly updates for 2011-08-28

By {ns} | August 28, 2011
  • one of the logical few: http://t.co/D4Yw6IQ Friedman 'frustrated' with two parties #
  • "I'm glad Obama and Congress are taking a vacation from destroying our country." http://t.co/woSv7Gv (via @someecards) #
  • say something nice: http://t.co/mJdcLyX (new york is awesome!) #
  • lorem ipsum dolor sit amet… #
  • the forgotten artists. awe-inspiring: http://t.co/ucZAVvo #
  • "do not say a little in many words but a great deal in a few." – pythagoras #
  • music is a drug that can medicate moods. #
  • wait for it: AGW alarmists will attribute hurricane irene's strength to global warming, regardless of the quiet past few seasons. #
  • not to mention the media hyping up irene's landfall in the carolinas even though it will stay out over the atlantic. landfall in canada. #
  • @WeatherNationWX check out this pic of irene from space: http://t.co/nK1RKhy (via @Astro_Ron) #
  • things to consider when calculating the cost of a website: http://t.co/ysQP52g #
  • NOAA issues la nina watch for the upcoming winter, combined w/cold PDO means global temps start cooling, NOT warming: http://t.co/fD8lunQ #
  • ppl fail to realize the extreme weather lately is a result of upper level cooling, not warming. climate reversals lead to extreme events. #
  • monday, part deux. #
  • hey apple, take note: http://t.co/7Uxqs6o #
  • earthquake hits d.c., which due to its rare occurrence can only be attributed to global warming, as is the case all abnormalities. #
  • a clusterfuck kind of day. monday, round three. #
  • a fragmented android suffers from crapware: http://t.co/LkHcb4T #
  • today marks the start of the new fall semester at UT austin, makes me nostalgic and wanting to return back to school. #
  • good riddance, facebook: http://t.co/QrP6m4G #
  • sad and unfortunate. http://t.co/BVs8IoI #
  • "the ones who are crazy enough to think that they can change the world, are the ones who do." – steve jobs.

    thanks for everything, steve. #

  • want to feel better about yourself? spend some time at the roadside oasis/service plaza. #

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twitter weekly updates for 2011-08-21

By {ns} | August 21, 2011
  • It's a bad sign when everyone is getting on your nerves, and it's only 9am. #
  • @nmyra i'm assuming amazing you in a bad way, right? #
  • can't believe august is half over already. global warming must be speeding time up, thus shortening our lifespans gradually more and more. #
  • in the shadow of apple's huge success, google has become desperate, yet seeing android makes you realize they still don't get it. #design #
  • northern new zealand, first snow in 40 years. oh, right, must be global warming: http://t.co/8sVUJrD #
  • not sure why pro-google ppl are so anti-apple (android vs ios), google is mostly doing apple's approach, yet still claim to be "open". #
  • haha, i should have done this for mine! "Man Takes Viagra, Wears Sweatpants for TSA Pat Down": http://t.co/muNJR2V #
  • don't retweet a tweet someone directs at you simply b/c it's a compliment. leave the narcissism on facebook. #
  • j'aurai besoin de beaucoup de cafe d'aujourd'hui. je pense. #
  • pixelwave framework for iOS publicly released: http://t.co/RJnraaK #
  • ah, the joys of fixing memory leaks in xcode… #
  • w/usability, native apps far exceed web apps, "multi-purpose tends to mean multi-compromise": http://t.co/89W55ue (via @mattgemmell) #
  • native apps are an experience; web apps are simply a bookmark. "consumers don’t buy based on quickness of updates, newness of technology…" #
  • and no, running your mobile app through a web view does not make it native, nor solve the problem. #
  • in other news, i really don't like the word "nugget". #
  • @slackluster though probably not as dumb as some of the people roaming our streets. ;) in reply to slackluster #
  • @dp4 yum. in reply to dp4 #
  • @nmyra agreed. in reply to nmyra #
  • @IIIThreat if a client can't justify their reason for wanting something designed a certain way, then we shouldn't follow them. in reply to IIIThreat #
  • about the only thing not failing today is the weather. #
  • pushing pixels. #
  • why are stock sportbike exhausts so freakin' ugly?! case in point, the 2012 honda crb1000: http://t.co/fuvkist #whaledick #
  • OH: "since when is asking questions, real questions, just considered a conspiracy? questioning is real patriotism." #truism #
  • hey, fuck you at&t: http://t.co/S3LVaS0. thankfully, iOS 5 has iMessage, so SMS usage declines considerably. #
  • iterative iterations. #design #
  • @dp4 depends on what the prize will be. in reply to dp4 #
  • "character is who you are when no one is watching." (via @cutandjacked) #
  • intrigued by franklin's thirteen virtues: http://t.co/7CirBhK #
  • note: if you're running iOS 5 beta software on your device, be sure to keep up w/the updates. each version expires, killing your phone. #
  • wait. wasn't it friday just the other day also? #
  • @nmyra great. more evidence that we can't trust anyone anymore, especially when there's money involved. in reply to nmyra #
  • @subimage some days it would be nice to have insomnia just to get caught up with everything on my list. even caffeine isn't always effective in reply to subimage #
  • the u.s. govt theatre: "if they can make you believe absurdities, they will make you commit atrocities." http://t.co/YChQnnj #
  • Stop Coddling the Super-Rich: http://t.co/HUe1Afi #

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twitter weekly updates for 2011-08-14

By {ns} | August 14, 2011
  • @nmyra always! :) #
  • some days you don't even have to look at the calendar to know. #
  • al gore flips out b/c his bullshit "global warming"claims are losing ground. and credibility. http://t.co/26ICqO7 (thx @nmyra) #
  • @jdlathrop i should have. in reply to jdlathrop #
  • funny thing is he talks about "skeptics" hiring "psudo-scientists" to debunk global warming claims. when was gore ever a real scientist? #
  • the stock market is bleeding: http://t.co/44EtaGI #
  • OH: "i mean shit, look at the DOW right now…it's falling faster than a pair of panties at a JT concert!" #
  • @ixAGW just b/c a larger percentage of scientists claim AGW is real doesn't make it the factual truth. money speaks wonders w/agenda. in reply to ixAGW #
  • "freedom is not defined by safety. freedom is defined by the ability of citizens to live without government interference." – @RepRonPaul #
  • @nmyra so upset. :) in reply to nmyra #
  • yeah it's been warm this year relative to normal, but it's been a lot worse in the past: http://t.co/baYvunr #
  • if you only like what's played on the radio, then it's safe for me to assume you know absolutely nothing about music. #
  • @pdouglasweather hrm, tho according to obs it's not at record low levels this year, not even as low as 2007: http://t.co/kg9jvbQ in reply to pdouglasweather #
  • @pdouglasweather and sea ice across the south pole has actually been increasing gradually since 1980: http://t.co/rSVzHwo in reply to pdouglasweather #
  • one of many things warming alarmists fail to explain is how is it that temps over the past decade haven't increased even though co2 has? #
  • they claim co2 adds energy into the system leading to warming. more logically, conservation of energy states otherwise: http://t.co/4rPYW9z #
  • @jmspool you're lucky then, i had to receive an elaborate groping after refusing the body scanners at MSP. that theater is such a joke. in reply to jmspool #
  • radiation overdose at the airport: http://t.co/aRU6Jk1 #
  • iPad users go to the AppStore for software, not the web, which means the kindle cloud reader is pretty much useless for iOS users. #
  • august turning cooler for places that have been hot, definitely not hot like last august: http://t.co/LkwycEH #
  • current status: @friskyradio – making the daily monotony considerably more bearable. http://t.co/r2bgSnW #
  • trying out cornerstone for my mac svn client, looks far superior in features to versions: http://t.co/bnVbwII #
  • if you're on @linkedin, you'll likely want to uncheck this facebook-like box that they automatically opt you into: http://t.co/yB4g2jn #
  • also, check all of your settings (email prefs, groups, companies + apps) as they auto-opt you into a lot of bullshit. (re: @linkedin) #
  • ios autoresizingMask hell, part deux. #
  • @nmyra seriously? sick. where? in reply to nmyra #
  • regarding amazon kindle cloud reader, @fromedome nails it: http://t.co/zBSzGuO (via @jcroft) #
  • "html5 websites [are] a good complement to a native app strategy, but not a replacement for one." http://t.co/zBSzGuO #
  • @seasnoboarder printers are right up there with fax machines as they definitely have not evolved w/everything else. in reply to seasnoboarder #
  • u.s. debt visualized: http://t.co/auokXm4 #
  • @seasnoboarder not to mention corruption, treason, lies… in reply to seasnoboarder #
  • @seasnoboarder for me, both parties have gotten equally as pathetic, which is truly unfortunate for the future of this country. in reply to seasnoboarder #
  • @seasnoboarder totally agreed. in reply to seasnoboarder #
  • @nmyra when will america realize their political parties are ripping apart this country. demise is inevitable at this point unfortunately. #
  • one of life's greatest unanswered mysteries: why "save for web" in photoshop always results in a beach ball. and takes forever. #wtf #
  • entertaining read for the day: brown recluse spider's distribution increasing due to global warming: http://t.co/W79ynmu #lol #lies #
  • real scientific logic: planetary temperature controls co2 levels – NOT humans: http://t.co/Ovgohip (thx @nmyra) #
  • guess humans and industrialization caused previous co2/temperature peaks as well? http://t.co/jOcTgFp #no #
  • that ugh feeling.

    yep, that one. #

  • @hwlee have fun, and enjoy being laptop-free! in reply to hwlee #
  • for the remainder of the day i will be known as "numb-face". http://t.co/sMnmRnu #
  • @hwlee lol. still numb, just how daddy likes it. in reply to hwlee #
  • one can never feel more retarded than when trying to eat while half of your mouth is numb.

    well, maybe when all of it is. #dentist #

  • digital fistfight: "a mix tape for anyone locked into the daily battle w/technology + the creative process." http://t.co/ktNsYOe #music #
  • @IIIThreat nothing major, just a couple fillings. :) in reply to IIIThreat #
  • unless they have some hidden agenda (obvious), how can any educated person think the logic of this article is flawed? http://t.co/rJnHTZu #
  • purging. #
  • How Almost Everyone Just Got Screwed In One Chart http://t.co/Tv4aha2 #
  • whenever you start to feel comfortable, it's time for you to evolve. change. #

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twitter weekly updates for 2011-08-07

By {ns} | August 7, 2011
  • every morning i wake up and it's above 80 degrees at 430a, i despise this place a little more each time. #
  • in 2007, AGW alarmists claimed the arctic would be ice free by 2012. hardly reality now, and ice is NOT at record low: http://t.co/OW2K4J1 #
  • also, what media claimed as last week's "record breaking heat" in fact did NOT break any records: http://t.co/jyTXSuW #lies #hype #
  • another myth: global warming is leading to increased water vapor in the atmosphere, but it's lower now than 23 yrs ago: http://t.co/qcZHIHQ #
  • and what of the record cold across the west coast? odd how the media fails to report upon that since it doesn't fall in line w/their agenda. #
  • IE market share slips away (yay!), and safari growth outpaces chome: http://t.co/mFXmGin #
  • so, at&t and verizon are now punishing their customers for something they sold them early on? really? http://t.co/qrdQtqW #
  • america: a new "democracy" in which it's citizens no longer have a voice, yet have to pay for their government's blunders and incompetence. #
  • "what is the hardest task in the world? to think." – emerson #
  • 10 unmissable TED talks for designers: http://t.co/RdxXlqs #design #inspiration #
  • @nmyra oh shit! what about leaving w/o saying bye, or skipping out on dinner plans that never existed? lol. in reply to nmyra #
  • stuck in UIViewAutoresizing hell. #
  • HOT! ducati challenge for ipad: http://t.co/KVscTF3 (via @DucatiUSA) #
  • write things worth reading, and do things worth the writing. #
  • some days it feels as if i have more than one shadow. #
  • @KuraFire not soon enough. in reply to KuraFire #

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twitter weekly updates for 2011-07-31

By {ns} | July 31, 2011
  • two and a half days in the mountains without internet or cell phone service. priceless. #
  • @chad_wilson the story of my life lol. in reply to chad_wilson #
  • camping over the weekend at baker lake over the weekend. the mountains have missed me. http://t.co/pH7bAZI #
  • growth on the building! http://t.co/JgQIJmB #
  • OH: "don't get your creamy shit all over my car!" (via @jlarsen76) #
  • unfortunately this country has evolved into The Dysfunctional States of America. #clusterfuck #
  • who to blame for our situation? bush-era tax cuts. iraq + afghanistan wars. recessions. http://t.co/TcjNccc #
  • @rhys_isterix that was in beta 3 already. in reply to rhys_isterix #
  • @rhys_isterix yeah i've used it with several people successfully. in reply to rhys_isterix #
  • dreadful. SEA > MSP. #
  • one can easily determine the region from which a plane arrives simply by the appearance, style and size of its passengers. #
  • note to self: delta airlines is probably one of the shittiest airlines. never. again. #
  • this flight to minneapolis is eerily empty. considering the destination, it's probably for good reason. #
  • nous sommes arrive. et il est 80 degrees a 2200 heures. #ugh #
  • got in late last night, so this morning consists of laundry, unpacking, errands, catching up. oh, and of course installing osx lion. :) #
  • apple's osx lion release will definitely weed out those people who fear change. it's amazing and considerably more intuitive thus far! #
  • just picked up a magic trackpad to better take advantage of the new gestures in osx lion. the mouse is solely for precision work… #
  • @DeDubaya for apple apps (like Mail, Safari, etc), hit ESC. for all others, do CMD+Shift+F in reply to DeDubaya #
  • it's amazing how carefully placed lighting, shadows and greater distance will suddenly make average ppl appear rather attractive. #deception #
  • @nmyra hunker down! #
  • as bad as it may get, a default is one of the few things at this point that may help hit the reboot switch on this country. #corruption #
  • mind still thinks we're on vacation; missed the gym this morning b/c no alarm was set. #fml #feelslikemonday #
  • the chinese "have lost all confidence in america's government." they're definitely not the only ones. #reform #
  • reform: eliminate political parties; principles, not ideology; make lobbying illegal; eliminate the electoral college; reform congress rules #
  • @jlarsen76 merci! in reply to jlarsen76 #
  • TED – why > how > what. how great leaders inspire action: http://t.co/ZGl3YUS #
  • "the goal is not to do biz w/everybody who needs what you have, but rather w/those who believe what you believe." #
  • @kerusdotorg yep, TED is my lunchtime escape. :) in reply to kerusdotorg #
  • so true. "the goal is not just to hire ppl just b/c they need a job, the goal is to hire ppl b/c they believe what you believe." #
  • real nasa data indicates far LESS global warming than AGW alarmists and their models indicate: http://t.co/Nn5I3dt #
  • "real-world data shows CO2 emissions aren't causing as much atmospheric humidity and cirrus clouds as alarmist computer models predicted" #
  • guess now that nasa has lost funding, they can finally report the truth instead of towing the company line. #
  • create awesome dynamic infographics with d3.js: http://t.co/u9mKGUr #design #data #
  • TSA: morons with a badge. #
  • know who to blame: http://t.co/hiJ1Xfk #
  • IE users have the lowest IQ, firefox + chrome slightly lower than safari users: http://t.co/g5ixEHQ #
  • rampant corruption, organized religion and conservative extremism are the primary things killing this country. #
  • this country needs another revolution, except this time it's the logical vs the illogical, not north vs south. #

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twitter weekly updates for 2011-07-24

By {ns} | July 24, 2011
  • minneapolis has been transported to florida. gross. #
  • @FlyoverJoel that's def not fog but the insane amount of moisture in the air. and it's gross! in reply to FlyoverJoel #
  • you know how apple's new slogan is "is just works." well, microsoft's is clearly "it just never works." #fuckwindows #
  • @peterlombardi wonder if they're hiring pr people. i will be in seattle next week after all. in reply to peterlombardi #
  • @nmyra b/c it requires work, right? :) #
  • more lies and scaremongering from the media: http://t.co/Rh2rO7e (2010 midwest summer was considerably worse!) #truth #
  • my (likely accurate) assumption is that @reuters gets paid by the AGW camp/politicians to post lies like that… merely warming propaganda. #
  • woot! at this time tomorrow @jdlathrop and i will be well on our way back to the pacnw + seattle, and away from this nasty heat! :) #
  • if you force me to see a damn ad before i can even access your site, you're totally not getting it. at all. advertising online != print. #
  • the key: pretty AND useful http://t.co/AN53iF0 (via @AndrewCrow) #
  • sometimes i appreciate the slowness of some after effects renders as it offers me a prime opportunity to waste time. i mean take a break. #
  • twitter is stuck. #
  • just watching complacent travelers blindly walk through the body scanners pisses me off. #
  • nothing like a morning groping at the airport to put a smile on your face. #
  • homeward bound! MSP > SEA #
  • not sure how i was to respond when the tsa agent molesting me said "someone works out!" #
  • as amazing as flying is, the airline industry sure has worked hard to transform it into a major clusterfuck for us all. #
  • seriously? they make you watch a commercial before the safety demonstration? #
  • seattle! home again finally! :) #
  • seattle greeted us with pleasant temps in the upper 50s. and it's already 1030a. far cry from the 85 at 430a in minneapolis. #
  • :) http://t.co/LBEe7U5 #
  • @dp4 i definitely will be, not sure when. my time in the midwest is quickly coming to an end and has less than a year left. thankfully. in reply to dp4 #
  • @toddnelsonwx that's gross! glad i'm in seattle right now. :) in reply to toddnelsonwx #
  • @dp4 oh yeah? that's good to know as san francisco was another option in a year. in reply to dp4 #
  • @dp4 yeah, it's hard to beat seattle. in reply to dp4 #
  • @nmyra dreadful! in reply to nmyra #
  • woke up to a pleasant pacnw morning. cool. cloudy. coffee. contemplative. #
  • great gym workout and forgot how many more in-shape people here than minneapolis! seattle: +1; minneapolis: 0. #
  • summer concert series at st michelle winery w/sarah mclachlan. great music. great wine. great weather. great people. #
  • OH: "the wienerschnitzel was all over his face!" (via @jdlathrop) #
  • roaming the streets of downtown seattle, contemplating the date we move back. soon. #
  • warmingistas will most likely be using the heat wave as their evidence, even though they claimed the record winter wasn't evidence against. #
  • in other words, their science is one that claims facts and evidence only when it benefits their agenda. #

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twitter weekly updates for 2011-07-17

By {ns} | July 17, 2011
  • "we live longer now. but we also live less. in choosing the internet i am choosing not to be a certain sort of alive." http://t.co/ynQMzKX #
  • … great article on what technology is doing to ourselves and society: http://t.co/ynQMzKX #
  • @jlarsen76 haha, i should probably smile a lot more then! in reply to jlarsen76 #
  • seattle. one week. totally ready for a trip back home. :) #
  • glad my empty peanut jar can be revived as a backup shaker bottle when i'm forgetful. http://www.kontain.com/u10int/entries/125473 #
  • so far, my ignorance-is-bliss approach to the upcoming presidential race is proving to be beneficial. w/our govt, less awareness is better. #
  • awesome! @lytro camera allows you to focus your photos AFTER you take them: http://t.co/mNTZeLr #
  • geeze, facebook's api f*king blows and is impossible to work with quickly! well, goes along with the site overall… #
  • seattle. in five days. woot! #
  • more of the public should call out all politicians for their endless lies and bullshit, like this: http://t.co/WStGwZZ #
  • the upcoming heat wave across the midwest starting this weekend will make it even more difficult to return from seattle after a week. #
  • installing ios 5 beta on the iphone… and probably ipad. reviews suggest that it's stable enough to run on my primary devices. :) #
  • android momentum on the decline in favor of iOS: http://t.co/eg8DNSI #
  • storms! :) http://t.co/BMrMsE6 #
  • ever have that feeling where you feel like you're cursed about something in particular? yeah, that. #
  • complex vertices: http://t.co/AhJ6t1m (love these :) ) #
  • OH: "i bet you wish you had a big wienerschnitzel right about now." #
  • @jlarsen76 i'd be totally fine with that. #
  • @jdlathrop #
  • watch the @WeatherNationWX channel live! http://t.co/1u5oSyA #
  • @IIIThreat it's the full moon. trust me. in reply to IIIThreat #
  • the soundtrack to my saturday: "carmina burana" http://t.co/lYJFLeD #
  • after living in minneapolis for a year, i can officially now say the weather sucks great least 90% of the time. #
  • @jlarsen76 oh trust me, you would take the rain over this hell. temp mid 80s. dew point mid 70s. think houston muggy lol. in reply to jlarsen76 #
  • @jlarsen76 no, which is why this relationship with MN won't last lol. in reply to jlarsen76 #
  • @jlarsen76 don't let ryan's MN pamphlets fool you. in reply to jlarsen76 #
  • "people perceive attractive things as more usable." aesthetics >= usability: http://t.co/8Yn4cG1 #
  • designer drugs. #
  • @dp4 moving back to seattle? i'll be there next week, though wish it was going to be for a move back also. soon. in reply to dp4 #
  • @dp4 nice. a much needed vacation. :) in reply to dp4 #

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