Wade’s weekly Twitter log for 2011-04-17

Sunday, April 10, 2011

#DailyBlogTip Give mobile visitors a choice: Special mobile version or regular desktop version. #
What are you reading? What should you read? Let’s share on Sundays. #sundayread #
#sundayread The fragile success of school reform in the Bronx, and it’s not a charter school: http://nyti.ms/hgBYMJ #
#sundayread Flashback: The story of my second New Orleans post-Katrina volunteer trip: http://itswa.de/hFDX4i #
#sundayread Revenge of the Introvert: http://bit.ly/bPwGeb #
#sundayread Another trip in the Hot Dog Time Machine, in honor of Gus: http://bit.ly/bpCUk0 #
#sundayread 90 years after development, Bham’s original parks plan may become reality, by @bhammag: http://bit.ly/f7AVbR #
#sundayread “(Author) Beverly (Cleary) just beautifully captures the essence of childhood.” http://nyti.ms/g7fcTc #
#sundayread Blues/rock singer and guitarist Jonny Lang to play Bham: http://mcpo.st/gy9oUG #
#sundayread 5 Copyright Facts Every Blogger Should Know: http://bit.ly/g4wPow #
#sundayread Seared Liver With Coffee-Chocolate Sauce or Tongue With Strawberry-Tomato Jam, anyone? http://nyti.ms/hC2Ekq #
#sundayread How to Read Poetry Today: http://nyti.ms/eLtwv7 #
#sundayread One of my faves, Bham-based fashion site @MyScoopUS and a profile of Amy Bailey: http://bit.ly/h5AD0F (via @nanckj) #
#sundayread How the iPad revolution has transformed working lives http://bit.ly/faxKiP (RT @erinshawstreet @JillGeisler) #
#sundayread Infographic: A Mind-Blowing History of Sci-Fi: http://bit.ly/fIII1R #
#sundayread How Bham’s Avondale and Highland Park look to their neighborhoods’ futures: http://bit.ly/e0aluL #

Monday, April 11

#DailyBlogTip Good audio for your video posts isn’t difficult. Buy a microphone, test it and use it. #
Just picked as No. 463 in the quarterly VerticalResponse 500 Award for Email Excellence: http://itswa.de/eAG61P #
One week till taxes are due. Sigh. #
Video: Huntsville’s Paul McDonald sings “Folsom Prison Blues” by Johnny Cash: http://itswa.de/idol10-9 #idol #
5 Useful iPhone Apps for Analyzing Your Site’s Success On the Go, by @amymaeelliott: http://bit.ly/f7XiRs (RT @mashable) #
About to be 1 pint lighter. (@ American Red Cross) http://4sq.com/gsfcPy #
I grew these. By doing absolutely nothing. Like every spring. http://twitpic.com/4jqmje #
Facebook Questions quickly sliding into Facebook “Which Teletubby Are You? Quiz” territory. #
Jefferson County, Alabama: Screwed By Wall Street, Still Paying: http://bit.ly/ekXdQL #
14 tracks so far on the Ultimate Alabama Playlist, by @AlabamaMusic: http://AlabamaPlaylist.com #musicmonday #

Tuesday, April 12

#DailyBlogTip In changing platforms, research who can help with upgrades, fixes and design over long haul. #
It was the best of times. It was [EAT MOR CHIKIN] the worst of times. New $114 popup-ad Kindle: http://on.mash.to/ggLZws #
Cisco to shutter Flip Video, firing 550: http://bit.ly/gFbhNV (via @sass) #
Next project: Update Bible with brooding vampires. #
10 Ways to Find Blogs Youâ€™ll Love: http://on.mash.to/hL0QUK #
Filet-O-Fish, Quarter Pounder … laziest fast-food names ever? #
TechMixer Expo by @TechBirmingham. Tech! (@ Sheraton Hotel) http://4sq.com/fIYxVX #
Friend: “There are a lot of viruses going around Facebook.” Me: “Yeah, it’s called stupidity, and it’s running rampant.” #

Wednesday, April 13

#DailyBlogTip Don’t let hackers into your blog: Use long random alphanumeric passwords, and store them securely. #
What’s the end game for your blog? Wade Kwon explores best possible outcomes: http://itswa.de/eH0vzU #
No one saw who pushed / over the grand oaks as they / fainted dead away. #haikuhumpday #
“Did I mention how much I love Instagram?” by @malbonster: http://bit.ly/ff69p9 (via @EdwardBoches @griner) #
RT @MagicCityPost: EXCLUSIVE first look: Homewood’s Free Friday Flicks celebrates 20th anniversary: http://mcpo.st/gcZjYZ #
“American Idol” goes Hollywood for movie songs tonight. Video: Paul McDonald last week: http://itswa.de/idol10-9 #idol #
Look! I made the Top 500! http://itswa.de/eAG61P #
The 2nd anniversary of the academy, in this weekâ€™s Bham Blogging Academy newsletter. Sign up: http://itswa.de/bba-signup #
25 Brilliant Pictures of Blue: http://bit.ly/eml9Nb (RT @Shaman777 @DallasSunny) #
Social Media Masters, ATL 7/20 by @socialmediaclub. $595+, NO discount for members like me. Ugh. socialmediamasters.com #
NPR’s Andy Carvin @acarvin, tweeting the Middle East: http://wapo.st/gXgYoQ #
Another reason why I think journalism school is utterly useless: http://to.pbs.org/g9bKDx #
Huntsville’s Paul McDonald sings “Old Time Rock and Roll” on “American Idol” movie night: http://itswa.de/idol10-8 #idol #
Video added: Paul McDonald sings “Old Time Rock and Roll” on Idol. 30 min. left to vote: http://itswa.de/idol10-8 #idol #

Thursday, April 14

#DailyBlogTip Want more comments? Ask questions, take an unexpected stance and pursue hot button topics. #
Blogging milestones, in this weekâ€™s Bham Blogging Academy newsletter. Sign up: http://itswa.de/bba-signup #
RIP “All My Children” and “One Life to Live.” Only 4 daytime network soaps left. http://bit.ly/hb7e4H #
Starting a blog is easy. But how will yours end? Wade Kwon explores best possible outcomes: http://itswa.de/eH0vzU #
Prime numbers & multiple CSS background images to make intricate, non-repeating patterns. http://cl.ly/5olc (RT @flyosity) #
Huntsville’s Paul McDonald sings “Old Time Rock and Roll” on American Idol. Who’s gone tonight? http://itswa.de/idol10-8 #
And the eliminated “American Idol” contestant is … http://itswa.de/idol10-8 #idol #

Friday, April 15

#DailyBlogTip Your blog can have multiple communities: commenters, Facebook, Twitter, newsletter, forums. #
Paul McDonald’s reign of terror over. “Idol” contestant from Huntsville lands in 8th place: http://itswa.de/idol10-8 #idol #
End game: Wade Kwon explores best possible outcomes for your personal and corporate blogs: http://itswa.de/eH0vzU #
Poetry in almost every pocket … now for mobile devices: http://ow.ly/4vsI7 #
Important thank yous, in this weekâ€™s Bham Blogging Academy newsletter. Sign up: http://itswa.de/bba-signup #
How did I do in the VerticalResponse 500 Awards for Email Excellence? http://itswa.de/eAG61P #
A paper record player: http://bit.ly/i9e5qb (RT @largeheartedboy) #
Vickii Howell pays tribute to Doris Powell, a true champion of Birmingham who will be missed. http://bit.ly/h4LxSz #bham #
Banking regulators seize 2 Birmingham-based banks, Superior Bank and Nexity Financial Corp. http://bit.ly/hhpqnz #bham #
Full hearts: 5th and final season of “Friday Night Lights” on NBC in 45 min. Can’t lose. #

Saturday, April 16

#DailyBlogTip Marketing your blog begins with knowing what your blog’s focus, audience and goal. #
Come Easter, your children will love it: http://bit.ly/gk2YkV #
RIP Sara Askew Jones, my two-time colleague and friend. A writer, an editor, a joyful soul who once beat cancer. Sad day. #
Huntsville’s Paul McDonald: “The ‘Idol’ stage was out of my element.” http://itswa.de/idol10-paul2 #idol #

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