Wade’s weekly Twitter log for 2010-07-18

Sunday, July 11, 2010

What are you reading? What should you read? Let’s share on Sundays. #sundayread #
#sundayread Great discussion in the comments about Bham and the role of its young professionals: http://itswa.de/bham-yp #
#sundayread Cover girl: A mother’s reflections on her daughter’s new headscarf. http://bit.ly/98nZhP (via @erinshawstreet) #
#sundayread Fixing the fridge’s veggie drawer for healthier eating, by @danariely: http://bit.ly/dwPPnW (via @SharonLovoy) #
#sundayread Change has come to Media of Birmingham, and with it, new possibilities. http://itswa.de/path-mob #
#sundayread Why the AEA wants @Bentley2010 over @BradleyByrne in Tue’s GOP runoff: by @jefoster: http://bit.ly/9tigmS #
#sundayread “Lettuce is a taste of summer.” Musings on vegetables by @discobirmingham kids: http://bit.ly/cTqiIQ #
#sundayread Development always trumps the people’s will, in Bham, and all around: http://bit.ly/cnStHd #
#sundayread Start a blog: 1. Use a free option. 2. Set a goal. 3. Write now, not later. http://itswa.de/start-a-blog #
#sundayread Worst opening sentences of the year: http://bulwer-lytton.com/2010.htm (via @tsutrav @aboutbooks) #
#sundayread The long, long awaited Mark Twain 500,000-word autobiography, coming in 4 months: http://dld.bz/kZcZ #
#sundayread Why @Slate sportswriter Pat Jordan no longer speaks to the brother who raised him: http://bit.ly/aPjvA7 #
#sundayread How Birmingham will drive out nonprofits from a city that desperately needs them: http://bit.ly/atyInQ #
#sundayread The Secret of Alcoholics Anonymous: After 75 Years, We Don’t Know How It Works. http://bit.ly/cSdGus #
#sundayread As the page turns: the odd debate over e-readers and turning the page. http://nyti.ms/bQjsLk #

Monday, July 12

Vote 2010: Runoff preview. Sample ballots, candidates, endorsements for Tue: http://itswa.de/2010-runoff #alpolitics #
We may run out of free @ignitebham tickets this week. RSVP for 8/19 now: http://is.gd/djhPn #ignitebham #
RT @mashable: 10 Cool Facebook Status Tips and Tricks: http://ow.ly/29Dcx #
Learn about coworking and the members of @sparkboxcowork at Media of Bham, 7/20, $5: http://itswa.de/mob-july10 #
First item on the Birmingham Bucket List: Build this magical castle in our city! http://twitpic.com/24q8e1 #
RT: Vote 2010: Runoff preview. Sample ballots, candidates, endorsements for Tue: http://itswa.de/2010-runoff #alpolitics #

Tuesday, July 13

Polls open in Ala, so vote. Sample ballots: http://itswa.de/2010-runoff. Voter info: http://itswa.de/9Lxj6D #alpolitics #
Learn “Effective PR on a Shoestring Budget,” by @andreafwalker, 11a-1p 7/20 at CAWBC downtown Bham: http://bit.ly/dbzyeQ #
“Some guys can lead through real, genuine respect; I’m not that kind of a leader.” George Steinbrenner, dead at 80: http://nyti.ms/dfg4WJ #
Video: Missed Bham native @roywoodjr on last night’s “Last Comic Standing”? His Top 10 set: http://itswa.de/comic-6 #
Recommend you follow Daniel @socialmediabham for fun tweets and RTs from a social media fan. #
Jammin’ on the one. #
4 hrs left to vote in Ala. Sample ballots: http://itswa.de/2010-runoff. Voter info: http://itswa.de/9Lxj6D #alpolitics #
Finally fixed @Tweetdeck for Mac: All it took was uninstalling and reinstalling Adobe Air. Hope this holds. #
With hard work and studying, you too can grow up to win “The Price Is Right”: http://bit.ly/bcwpkP (via @flashpointblog) #
Joining a Facebook group is easy. But real change starts at ballot box. Did “activists” bother to vote today? #alpolitics #
Alabama election runoff results, updated throughout the evening: http://itswa.de/runoff-results #alpolitics #
Early results: GOP Governor: Bentley 21,061, Byrne 16,157, w/ 8% counted. http://itswa.de/runoff-results #alpolitics #
US House 7 (Dem): Sewell 5,386, Smoot 4,439, 20% counted. http://itswa.de/runoff-results #alpolitics #
Al GOP governor: Bentley 86,324, Byrne 68,530, 39% counted. http://itswa.de/runoff-results #alpolitics [Bentley has been leading all along.] #
JeffCo Commission. Dem 1: Bowman leads Austin, 2: Brown leads Richardson. GOP 3 Stephens leads Humphryes, 4: Knight leads Dixon. #alpolitics #
54% counted: Ala GOP Gov: Bentley 56%, Byrne 44%. http://itswa.de/runoff-results #alpolitics [Has Bentley pulled off underdog win?] #
RT @re_ALpolitik: RT @AnnistonStar: AP calls the race: Robert Bentley, GOP, nominated Governor, Alabama. #alpolitics #
RT @KaraKennedy @waaytv: AP predicts Anderson victor over Perkins in the Dem Atty Gen nomination. #alpolitics #
RT @ramsaytroy: Who would of thought it would ever be Sparks v Bentley? #alpolitics #
JeffCo Commission winners: Dems 1: Bowman, 3: Ford. GOP 3: Stephens, 4: Knight. http://itswa.de/runoff-results #alpolitics #
Landslide: Sewell defeats Smoot in US Cong Dist 7 (Dem). #alpolitics http://itswa.de/runoff-results #
It’s Terri Sewell (D) vs. Don Chamberlain (R) for US House 7 in Nov. #alpolitics #
Almost finished w/ election results for Alabama, metro Bham. Wrapup to follow. http://itswa.de/runoff-results #alpolitics #
Ala. voter turnout today in Jefferson, Madison, Mobile & Montgomery Counties was 16.9%. http://bit.ly/9WXIcC #alpolitics #

Wednesday, July 14

I’ll lead convo on bridging gap between social media & biz communities at @SMCBHAM today. Join us: http://bit.ly/apYqIo #
Get your verse in gear. / Send your tweets poetically. / Here’s inspiration: http://tweetafile.com/204 #haikuhumpday #
When you think you’re better than your audience, it’s over. #
Congrats to @beley and @adriarichards on being selected to speak at @blogworld! http://bit.ly/bdhPVf #bwe10 [We're going to have fun!] #
He’s on a YouTube. Tuesday’s funny @oldspice personalized video campaign: http://bit.ly/bgJ9Ot #
Great #smcbham meeting. Thanks to @infomediadotcom for hosting. What I learned from the group: http://itswa.de/smc-gap #
Recommend you follow @sidewalkfilm for Bham film community events, updates, news and discussion. #
RT @OHnewsroom: Editor 1: “You need to spellcheck the religion page after you write your headlines.” Editor 2: “Jesus is my spellcheck.” #
RT @PROMO_TWEET: APPLE ISNT CENSORING CONSUMER REPORTS REVIEWS FROM THEIR MESSAGE BOARDS, YOURE JUST LOOKING AT THE SCREEN THE WRONG WAY #
“Le jour de gloire est arrivé!” ♫ http://twt.fm/443456 #

Thursday, July 15

Tweet-Up for @BhamCreatives, 5:30p 7/22 @ohenrys Brookwood. (I’m making my pitch for @barcampbham.) #
Perfectionism kills. http://bit.ly/d5qiWv [It took me 10 hours to write that tweet.] #
Score one for free speech. FCC indecency rule struck down by appeals court: http://bit.ly/dy6QK1 #
Wade on Birmingham » Vote 2010: Gubernatorial battle of the unknown unknowns: http://itswa.de/runoff-recap #alpolitics #
How to bridge the gap between social media and business communities in Birmingham – 7 ideas: http://itswa.de/smc-gap #
Recommend you follow Stephanie @sheconomy, Bham-based creative directorm marketing expert, wife and mom. #
RT @Foodimentary: Tweet your blog & a little info. I’m working on my “Recommended Food Blog” list for foodimentary.com. #
Man, I can’t wait to see what happens on the LeBron James show tonight! #
How Paul Smith @twitchhiker travelled the world for free using only Twitter: http://bit.ly/b3kOOk #
If you like bingo and the AEA, you’ll love the Ala. governor’s race: http://itswa.de/runoff-recap #alpolitics #
No one’s created the “@OldSpice Guy to Host SNL, Please” Facebook group. Yet. #
Watched @Psych_usa premiere. Sad that Asian guest actors trapped in cliched martial arts/Chinatown/Triads plot. Try harder. #

Friday, July 16

Working on a super fantastic blog series with friends for August on Wade on Birmingham. Can’t wait to show you … #
Tip: Writer’s block on deadline? Try writing out of sequence: Write middle part, then end, then beginning. #
LAST CHANCE: RSVP by 5 tonight for Media of Bham event at @sparkboxcowork on Tue. $5: http://itswa.de/mob-july10 #
EXCLUSIVE: Blueprint Birmingham from @BHMBizAlliance to be unveiled 9/23 at Railroad Park. http://itswa.de/9LgwPC #
Introducing the first board of directors for Media of Birmingham … http://itswa.de/new-board #
BP says it stopped the oil flowing into the Gulf. I’ll always be skeptical if BP says it: http://bit.ly/940KzZ #oilspill #
Recommend you follow Brandon @sheatsb, Atlanta native, Web strategist and WordCamp organizer. #
Meet @chrisbrogan, author of Trust Agents, at book signing, talk, reception. 4p 8/25 BJCC. $25. RSVP http://bit.ly/aavv6V #
Power out in Crestwood after high winds. #alwx #bham #
Need 2 volunteers for Ignite Karaoke at @ignitebham. Are you up to it? Probably not. Ha! http://bit.ly/ba5XgK #ignitebham #
Why You Should Wash Reusable Grocery Bags: http://bit.ly/9xcN0R #
Whew. The power’s back on. #
Dalton Smith resigns from @BHMBizAlliance to form ethics reform advocacy group: http://bit.ly/d7S9mE (via @tanyaott1) #

Saturday, July 17

I heard Snopes.com was being shut down because of a “decline in quality of urban mythology” … http://journ.us/durzSH #
Good news, everybody! Billy West: The Many (Cartoon) Voices In His Head: http://n.pr/cGpks5 (via @glennybrock) #
Funny: Kristin Chenoweth recalls Southern Baptist church camp: http://youtu.be/Ifq6tjYsEm8 / http://youtu.be/T_EoQSm7Vu0 #
Shout out Saturday: Shout out to my RLC peeps, Class of ’90 having reunion this weekend. Grow, Trees, Grow! #shoutoutsat #
RT @lafix: I just taught the neighbor’s son to say “Caligula” is his favorite movie. It takes a village. #