Wade’s weekly Twitter log for 2010-11-07

By Wade Kwon

Sunday, Oct. 31, 2010

Happy Halloween, y’all! http://itswa.de/b833EV #
What are you reading? What should you read? Letâ€™s share on Sundays. #sundayread #
#sundayread 5 great Halloween events still to go in Birmingham: http://itswa.de/cEph6v #halloham #
#sundayread “We live in hard times, not end times.” Jon Stewart’s “Rally” speech: http://bit.ly/cnZwRN (via @GregMitch) #
#sundayread 8 Psychologically Traumatizing Kids Halloween Costumes: http://bit.ly/cdvw6x #
#sundayread Why you should join a CSA, by Jason @messyepicure: http://bit.ly/ciEy5D #
#sundayread Wade Kwon’s fearless Facebook predictions for Alabama’s election races: http://itswa.de/vote2010-predict #
#sundayread How DC schools started making hard choices on education reform: http://on.wsj.com/9roXkw (via @foodrevival) #
#sundayread What does procrastination tell us about ourselves? http://nyr.kr/c1XAHI (RT @kristenmstewart) #
#sundayread Flashback: The one thing I tolerate poorly in my life is drama. http://itswa.de/a4XaHI #
#sundayread The mortgage mess is worse than you think: http://goo.gl/xuVo (via @dartdog) #
#sundayread How Bham’s Food Summit @foodsummit2010 changed Amanda’s (@foodrevival) life: http://bit.ly/9ht6sj #
#sundayread Good Girls Gone Wild – the trend behind the “Glee” GQ photo flap: http://nyti.ms/dhmMC0 #
#sundayread “We came in great moment for Bham. My son has much to look forward to.” @MagicCity_Mama: http://bit.ly/9GQpRs #
#sundayread @S___Elliott does custom iPad/iPhone app to connect his book’s readers: http://nyti.ms/aLaxFA #
#sundayread Nudge the Vote: Using behavioral science to get voters to the polls. http://nyti.ms/aB28b1 #

Monday, Nov. 1

Vote 2010: Roundup of Ala. election picks, endorsements and predictions: http://itswa.de/vote2010-roundup #alpolitics #
Dia de los Muertos! Dia de los Muertos! Dia de los Muertos! Bare Hands Gallery, Tue. http://itswa.de/aUmZOW #bham #
The @bhambizjrnl Business Growth Expo takes place at Cahaba Grand Conf. Center on Nov. 9: http://itswa.de/a5ZPQW #
Bham: We are all Magic Citizens, but these three really stood out to me. http://itswa.de/aRq2kW #
Five Points South has traded its bright red dot intersection for … http://itswa.de/c0LUKu #bham #
Tweetdeck is sometimes a nightmare, spitting out old scheduled tweets for fun. This just in: Men land on the moon! #
The @JimmieHale Mission offers tours in Nov., Dec. to showcase its work with Bham’s homeless: http://itswa.de/cBAgoa #
Just did shoot w/ @abc3340 on Facebook as 21st-century political poll (http://itswa.de/vote2010-predict). Airs tonight! #
Vulcan Run speeds to its 35th annual race on Saturday: http://itswa.de/azyW7X #bham #

Tuesday, Nov. 2

TIME TO VOTE! Alabama, the polls are open. Do your duty. http://itswa.de/c7JFem #alpolitics #
Election Day is here. Will you adopt a voter? http://youtu.be/ayMkalogyaE (via @piercingwit) #
Election Day: 20 reasons to go vote, Birmingham: http://itswa.de/cDmogt #alpolitics #
Green: Kimberly-Clark rolls out tube-free toilet paper. http://bit.ly/cLkhsR (via @karpo) #
Our heritage: St. Nicholas Russian/Slavic Food Festival this weekend, by @messyepicure: http://itswa.de/avkOsP #bham #
Some beautiful Magic City Postcards by Terry McCombs of Woodlawn: St. Vincent’s, street art. http://itswa.de/byCcth #
Will Birmingham reclaim the Barons from Hoover? Here’s the pitch. http://itswa.de/bhqf9f #
Nov. @AlabamaBloggers lunch at @Urban_Standard 11/12, to help Sweet on a Cure! http://bit.ly/dqgVGZ #AlaBlogMeet #
Have an Election Day laugh or two: http://itswa.de/cDmogt [Tick tock: 2 hours left to vote in Ala.] #
Video of me on @abc3340 discussing Facebook as 21st-century political poll: http://itswa.de/vote2010-predict #alpolitics #
Follow along on Wade on Birmingham for Alabama, Bham election results: http://itswa.de/vote2010-results #alvote #alpolitics #
CNN projects Sen. Richard Shelby has won 5th term: http://on.cnn.com/bPoAjW (RT @KaraKennedy) #alvote #alpolitics #
ABC News is projecting Bentley as the next governor of Alabama. (RT @waaytv) #alpolitics #
NBC News and Fox News project the GOP will take control of the US House of Representatives. (RT @AlabamaPolitics) #
AP confirms ABC News’ pick: Robert Bentley (R) wins Alabama governor’s race over Ron Sparks (D). #alpolitics #
Jefferson Co. Commission: 13% boxes: 1. Bowman, 3. Stephens, 4. Knight leading. #alpolitics #
The latest election results for Bham, Alabama on Wade on Birmingham: http://itswa.de/vote2010-results #alvote #alpolitics #
Kyle @SecondFront now on @abc3340. #alpolitics #
Hale leading Hill for Jefferson County Sheriff w/ 54% boxes counted. #alpolitics #
In Alabama, Terri Sewell (D) wins House district 7, says @abc3340. History made. #alpolitics #
I’m calling it: JeffCo Commission winners 1. George Bowman, 3. James Stephens, 4. Joe Knight. #alpolitics #
Mike Hale (R) remains Jefferson County Sheriff with win over Willie Hill (D). #alpolitics #
If you had told me 5 months ago Robert Bentley would be the next governor of Ala., I would’ve said, “Who?” #alpolitics #
AP: Luther Strange (R) elected Ala attorney general to keep seat in GOP hands. (RT @dothaneagle @SecondFront) #alpolitics #
Ala House & Senate both in GOP control, 1st time since 1874 GOP has majority. (RT @KaraKennedy @AlabamaPolitics) #alpolitics #
Beth Chapman (R) re-elected Ala. Secretary of State, defeating Scott Gilliland (D). #alpolitics #
Ivey (R) vs. Folsom (D) for Ala. Lt. Governor is nearly a dead heat with 74% boxes counted. #alpolitics #
Young Boozer(!) (R) defeats Charley Grimsley (D) for Ala. Treasurer. #alpolitics #needadrink #
The Wade Kwon Facebook Election Predictorâ„¢ batting .667! http://itswa.de/vote2010-predict #alpolitics #
RT @flashpointblog: GOP wave nationally. GOP tsunami in Alabama. #alpolitics #
AP: Kay Ivey (R) declared winner over Jim Folsom Jr. (D) in race for Ala. Lt. Gov. GOP sweep. (via @myfoxal) #alpolitics #

Wednesday, Nov. 3

All races called. My Facebook results predictor: 69% accurate. Good night! http://itswa.de/vote2010-results #alpolitics #
One good thing to come out of GOP Wave? More Tina Fey-as-Sarah Palin on SNL. #silverlining #
50+ events for @UABHomecoming week includes Gurney Derby, bonfire, singing, even football: http://mcpo.st/ddcfen #
If want you to see education documentary Waiting for Superman on me, I have 7 tickets left, Bham: http://itswa.de/b6OXhq #
Alabama turns / redder at the behest of / the electorate. http://itswa.de/vote2010-results #alpolitics #haikuhumpday #
Our heritage: Get your kugel fix at the LJCC Jewish Food Festival, by @messyepicure. http://mcpo.st/dorQ0T #bham #
Fun! Beer and Blog, 6 tonight (and every Wed.) at @paleeddies, downtown Bham: http://bit.ly/bRq7bi (via @wordcampbham) #
Dear @LinkedIn: Please do not change my URLs to your custom URLs. That’s heavy handed and unnecessary. Thanks. <3 Wade #
Freshwater Land Trust @fwlt wants to know your plans for Our One Mile: http://mcpo.st/cOQtwC #bham #
â€œI am fascinated by how fast our connection to food we eat has evaporated.” @seankelley in @B_metro: http://bit.ly/cIAFw2 #
I would click the Dislike button on the new tiny font for Facebook, but I can’t find it. #

Thursday, Nov. 4

Dear Hogwarts: Please send my letter already. Tired of the Muggle world. Sincerely, the kid who still believes in magic. (RT @Chandracj2010) #
Hoover’s @MossRockFest turns 5 this weekend: http://mcpo.st/c6xyYM #bham #
How to Blog for a Transient Audience, by @TimsStrategy: http://bit.ly/awBCNf (via @NotAProBlog) #
Food Trucks and Local Governments: An Uneasy Marriage: http://aol.it/9ANFll #
Thankful Thursday: What are you thankful for, Birmingham? http://mcpo.st/b23CmD #alpolitics #
I need to borrow a Jet Ski for No. 43: http://bit.ly/dszOZw (h/t @crewless @PeterGriffyJr) #
Wade Kwon’s secret formula for better writing: Make each story you write better than the last one. Every. Time. #
Bring the noise: The @ignitebham lineup for tonight! I’ll see you there, Bham. http://bit.ly/ddzMTY #
Birmingham library @bpl to hold spoken word workshops for high schoolers, plus @bardsbrews on Fri: http://mcpo.st/clVmUy #
RT @wannabef: Next on TLC: A family with six wives and 94 children gets tattoos applied by little people. #
At #ignitebham at Matthew’s Bar and Grill. Excited to see my friends new and old strut their stuff! #
Yes, @seankelley is discussing his “down there” problem. #ignitebham #
It’s @collirp taking his turn at Ignite Karaoke! #ignitebham #
RT @jasondcooper: Birmingham Barons to move downtown as early as spring 2012. http://bit.ly/b9KnPu #
Got a shout out from THE social media experts Tip-N-Point (@chriscreates and @staceyhood)! #ignitebham #makinmoney #
A friendly reminder: Your #ignitebham talk should not be a 5-minute sales pitch. #
Scott @piercingwit closing out regular #ignitebham talks with how to be valuable. #

Friday, Nov. 5

I usually say what’s on my mind, which means I’m going to run out of old man sass by age 52. #
Headed for home: @BhamBarons one step closer to returning to Birmingham: http://mcpo.st/b9ZRUp #
Top 10 lessons for hyperlocal journalism startups: http://ht.ly/19OoGq (via @OverCoffeeMedia) #
I love @BHMBizAlliance‘s Tatiana Richards’ fave bloggers include @StaceyHood, @ObjectivityRach & me! http://goo.gl/luQvv #
Fight cancer with dessert during Sweet on a Cure week starting Monday, by @messyepicure: http://mcpo.st/cJXm5Y #bhameats #
Recommend you follow @michaelianblack, comedian, actor, writer, co-creator of “Stella.” Good ex.: http://bit.ly/bFR8Q9 #
A big THANK YOU to Henry @mcbrihk for all of his work on @ignitebham! Last night was great thanks to his leadership. #
Veterans Day deals: Birmingham-area restaurants, attractions offer specials for military personnel: http://mcpo.st/9mUqwP #
RT @roywoodjr: As a product of inner city baseball, having Barons in Bham is great for growth of sport among black youth. #
What options do families have for dining out in Bham? Matt @MCuthbert lists options: http://bit.ly/dh4dV4 #bhameats #
I like being asked my opinion. I also like to give my opinion without being asked. #opiniated #
Rock Band 3 with @thechubbybird, @crewless, @555_sss, @nattywoohoo and more. \m/ #

Saturday, Nov. 6

Up early at the @VulcanRun for @MagicCityPost with @MattieMichelle at Boutwell. Chilly and sleepy. #bham #
At the starting line for @VulcanRun. http://twitpic.com/34erzf #
My BlogWorld deck, “The Funniest Blogger You Know: You,” is on SlideShare’s front page! http://slideshare.net #bwe10 #
Second IMAX theater opening in Birmingham area at Rave Patton Creek in Hoover: http://mcpo.st/datOCQ #
Great Bham fests! Jewish Food http://mcpo.st/dorQ0T, Moss Rock http://mcpo.st/c6xyYM, Russian Food http://itswa.de/avkOsP #
Magic City Postcard from Bradley Burgess: @RailroadPark, Trattoria Centrale. http://mcpo.st/cq1qEb #bham #
Karma: the entertaining “hijacking” of the Cooks Source Facebook pages: http://on.fb.me/aBJcUk / http://on.fb.me/c2d9Uv #
VIDEO: The winners of @VulcanRun 2010: http://mcpo.st/b02GeK #bham #
I’m in awkward position of pulling for both Alabama and Auburn if I want Iron BCS to be a reality on 11/26. #IronBCS #
LSU draws 1st blood with FG. 3-0 over Alabama, early in 1st quarter. #rolltide #
Alabama takes lead 7-3 over LSU with 12:55 left in first half. #rolltide #
Halftime: Still locked at Alabama 7, LSU 3. #rolltide #
LSU goes wide left on FG attempt. Still 7-3 Bama in 3rd quarter. #rolltide #
Tigers burn Bama on 75-yard run. LSU takes lead 10-7 with 8 min. left in 3rd quarter. #rolltide #
Alabama back on top 14-10 over LSU with 2:30 left in 3rd quarter. Back and forth. #rolltide #
LSU 35-yard FG makes it 14-13 Bama with 14 min. left in the game. #rolltide #
Damn. LSU up 21-14 over Bama after TD and 2-pt. conversion. 8:13 left. #rolltide #
McElroy fumbles and LSU recovers. 7:24 left. #rolltide #
And an LSU field goal makes it 24-14 with 5:34 left. Grr … #rolltide #
Alabama narrows the gap with TD to 24-21 LSU. 3 min. left. #rolltide #
(Link fixed) Veterans Day deals: Bham restaurants/attractions have specials for military personnel: http://mcpo.st/dffCw4 #
Sigh. LSU beats Bama 24-21 in a great game. Congrats to the Tigers. #rolltide #
Reminder: Daylight Savings ends tonight. Set clocks back an hour AND change your smoke detector batteries, please. #