Wade’s weekly Twitter log for 2010-06-20

Sunday, June 13, 2010

What are you reading? What should you read? Let’s share on Sundays. #sundayread #
#sundayread Flashback: Five urgently needed blog topics for Birmingham — still no takers: http://itswa.de/aurHHT #
#sundayread The real story of the World Cup and South Africa. http://j.mp/cCiYJM (RT @ebertchicago) #
#sundayread How Obama failed to fix corruption of Bush years, and let BP get away with murder: http://bit.ly/a23tbz #
#sundayread Flashback: Bham’s last City Stages ends $1 million in debt: http://itswa.de/9y8bUO #
#sundayread Comparing e-readers iPad, Kindle, Nook: http://nyti.ms/aZSlsd #
#sundayread When record-setting Harry Potter book franchise becomes an amusement park: http://nyti.ms/biXUfm #
#sundayread Flashback: So you want to start your own death cult … http://itswa.de/c5AdFx #
#sundayread Why @HeaviestCorner likes Birmingham for cycling so much: http://bit.ly/aF895E #
#sundayread For gadget owners, Barnes and Noble gives away free weekly e-book, coffee, from @tsutrav: http://bit.ly/926Bf6 #
#sundayread 21 steps for authors to get most out of social media, by @chrisbrogan: http://bit.ly/boeBiv #
#sundayread Queens of comedy: Bham’s Courteney Cox and other Emmy nominees on working for laughs. http://bit.ly/ddUTeH #
#sundayread Growing evidence links animal cruelty to other crimes like abuse, rape, homicide: http://nyti.ms/9eamEw #
#sundayread Gip’s Place in Alabama, where blessings meet the blues, by @B_Metro: http://bit.ly/dD8ByY #
#sundayread Why Are You Single? Perhaps It’s the Choice Effect: http://bit.ly/aFuBcz #

Monday, June 14

Bham native @roywoodjr on tonight’s “Last Comic Standing” on @NBC13 at 8 (not 7, as story says): http://bit.ly/9HZdzQ #
How @ebertchicago uses Twitter to learn, share, connect: http://j.mp/dzEpZ2 #
Generate leads in 30 days using inbound marketing, from @gregdigneo on @hubspot: http://idek.net/1o25 (RT @JasonFalls) #
Recommend you follow @TannerLatham, Bham-based travel writer and storyteller, always on the go. #
In a land of plenty, fresh food can be hard to find, like in Bham: http://bit.ly/9FTcK5 #
RT @chrisbrogan: VALUABLE content is hard work, says @ConversationAge and I agree: http://bit.ly/bCueB0 #
Cupcake break: $6 for $12 worth of coffee, sweets, etc. at @Urban_Standard from @GrouponBHM: http://bit.ly/bd3CMr #
My weekend? A trip to @PepperPlace and @Urban_Standard, a walk in the dark, good food, good movie, great time w/ L. All smiles. #
And the power’s out in Crestwood. #alwx #bham #
What people are willing to do for 5 bucks … http://fiverr.com #
And though it’s storming in Crestwood, the power’s back on. Whew. #alwx #bham #
Tip: To clean showerhead in place, fill a bag w/ vinegar and hold in place w/ rubber band. http://twitpic.com/1wrt8v #
President Obama tours Theodore, Ala., staging area for #oilspill response: http://bit.ly/daKmGw #
If Celtics win Tue, ABC shows last 2 Better Off Ted eps Thu. If Lakers win, who knows when? http://bit.ly/aUua1k [Guess who I'm backing?] #
“She’s always gone too long anytime she goes away.” Buddy Guy/Tracy Chapman ♫ http://twt.fm/433318 #musicmonday #

Tuesday, June 15

I can haz empire: The unlikely success story of LOLcat blog I Can Has Cheezburger: http://nyti.ms/9ksxXm #
Wendell Berry’s “How to Be a Poet”: http://tiny.cc/pqgpu (RT @charlottedonlon) #
What has 2 thumbs and graduated at top from America’s No. 2 high school? Yo. http://bit.ly/9JTjAs Congrats to Bham’s JCIBS! #
Can you be the blog? Why most artists’ blogs fail: http://bit.ly/amUyet (RT @PaintedPerson @2fishweb @abstanfield) #
Kudos to Blue Cross Ala for insuring low-income kids for 23 years: http://bit.ly/cB0iWW #
Mayans were wrong. World ends today: @lindseyrmeadows has a blog. http://lindseymeadows.wordpress.com. (Send her comment love.) #
Your tax dollars not at work: Jefferson County Commission fails to post fiscal documents online: http://bit.ly/aI1rcY #
Recommend you follow @tammyhart, expert in WordPress development and wife/mom on the go. #
Willful ignorance: Sending something online, instead of taking 30 seconds to verify it on Snopes or Wikipedia first. #
What’s your list for wedded bliss? @RoyPeterClark shares his secrets daily on Facebook: http://bit.ly/cEHyqr #
I’m totally over blogging. My next great creative endeavor … http://bit.ly/arcQrs #

Wednesday, June 16

Now that I have 2,000 followers on Twitter, I shall redeem them for the giant teddy bear on the top shelf. #
Even tweets can be / poetic, if sufficient / wordplay is applied. http://n.pr/bYOKoq #haikuhumpday #
You can boycott your local BP station, but you’re really hurting your neighbor instead: http://bit.ly/bgos6E #oilspill #
The new East Coast-West Coast feud? Content vs. SEO. Essay by @paulcarr: http://ow.ly/1Ytrw (via @courtenaybird) #
What do you think of the new @aldotcom page format? http://bit.ly/aVe652 #
Just pre-ordered iPhone 10, w/ optional jet pack. That’s right, suckas, see you on the moon. #
Recommend you follow Stephanie @takinpitchas, photographer, marketer and soon, mother in Panama City. #
RT @jsandford: I think the next election ballots should just have a “like” checkbox next to candidates’ names. #
(See, math *is* hard.) Financial aid error costs Birmingham-Southern College millions; cuts likely: http://bit.ly/cyDHDH #
You can now “Like” comments within Facebook. This should be interesting … #
OK Go’s new video “End Love” is another piece of awesome! http://post.ly/jluC (RT @bmbufalo) #

Thursday, June 17

“No. 5: Retweet good stuff from others. Sharing is caring.” 50 Power Twitter Tips by @chrisbrogan: http://bit.ly/a2Ilu7 #
If you’re planning to speak at @BlogWorld, get on it: Speaker submissions due in 2 weeks: http://bit.ly/bJRmpW #bwe10 #
Are gadgets keeping parents from, um, parenting? http://nyti.ms/aFG3Nv (via @tsutrav) #
When you say, “I’m great at multitasking” … I hear, “I excel at sucking at many things simultaneously.” #
WordPress 3.0 (Thelonious) is here. Commence parades. http://bit.ly/9MveL0 (RT @janeforshort) #
Star Wars: Old Republic vid, best 5 min. you’ll spend today: http://bit.ly/c9iff9 (via @griner). And http://bit.ly/cpB2C3 #
AppSumo, a Groupon for web software. $55 today gets you Evernote, RescueTime, 4 others: http://bit.ly/c8UU7W (via @ramit) #
Less than sum of parts? Ala Advance papers, incl. @Birmingham_News, share political, sports coverage: http://bit.ly/aAEHWU #
3 Questions: short illuminating conversations w/ interesting people worldwide: http://qu3stions.com (via @largeheartedboy) #
Recommend you follow Sunny @Suns39 for music, fun and frivolity from Dallas. #
Mmm mmm, time for pie. A pilgrimmage to @pielab, by @messyepicure: http://ow.ly/1XGCL #
A girl once let me blow her vuvuzela, but I couldn’t produce a buzz. #
Team Edward? Team Jacob? Team Confused?? How Twilight Works: http://bit.ly/6RwivB (via @suns39 @Pussy_Whisperer) #
Your headline says, “Psychopath Alabama candidate.” And I say, “Be more specific.” #

Friday, June 18

I Guarantee This Post Will Change Your Life, by @shoemoney: http://bit.ly/9IINeD (RT @JesseNewhart) #
A review of free Bham Attractions iPhone app by Bham app developers @briancauble & @joshgrenon: http://itswa.de/bham-app #
Recommend you follow David @stutts for the latest on trends and brands. Good stuff. #
Why Ignite Birmingham? @ree_tweets connects the dots: http://shar.es/mkjId. (Next @ignitebham: 8/19.) #
Get @JohnChow‘s new eBook to learn how he makes over $40K/month blogging. Plus, iPad giveaway: http://bit.ly/aGGmJ6 [aff. link] #
In U.S., police solve 63% of homicides. In Birmingham, 62% solved in 2008. http://bit.ly/9jBr5O #
FREE movies tonight: Where the Wild Things Are (Homewood), shorts (Helena). http://bit.ly/biQHzP #
When I say you’re good at tweeting, I really mean you’re good at writing and sharing. #
Working on a guest post for @JamiesRabbits. @ reply me your 140-character words of wisdom. Best ones go in the post. #
Tool: Create an interactive timeline. http://vuvox.com (via @tgdavidson @dannysanchez). Intro vid: http://bit.ly/aSbNfr #
Ideas for Bessemer’s WaterMark Place outlet mall: eateries, rides, Bible museum, walk of fame. http://bit.ly/cDCgRn #
At this time, @CityStages‘ gates usually open w/ dozens in wait. Now, George McMillan is somewhere enjoying his $$$. [sent too soon last wk] #
Video: If you have a problem, and no one else can help, maybe you can hire the Lowercase-a Team. http://bit.ly/aQfbNu #

Saturday, June 19

RT Working on a guest post for @JamiesRabbits. @ reply me your 140-character words of wisdom. Best ones go in the post. #
Shout out Saturday: Shout out to @PepperPlace, a great place to greet friends, watch people and get fresh (food). #shoutoutsat #
“And I wish my lovin’ arms around ya. Honey, I can stand up and face the world.” -Jackie Wilson ♫ http://twt.fm/435128 #

Also: