Wade’s weekly Twitter log for 2010-08-29

By Wade Kwon

Sunday, Aug. 22, 2010

What are you reading? What should you read? Letâ€™s share on Sundays. #sundayread #
If youâ€™re into #sundayread check out #sundayreading (And vice versa.) #
#sundayread Bhamâ€™s Best Eats: Find the perfect summer tomatoes, by @ShaunChavis: http://itswa.de/bbe-tomato #bhameats #
#sundayread Scientists head into the woods to escape technology, study its effects on attention: http://nyti.ms/aokf2S #
#sundayread Who are the real super fans? Da … Tide. http://es.pn/9BHT7U #
#sundayread BAAM, Day 3. Bham Arts and Music Festival @baamfest ends with 40 acts, $15: http://itswa.de/baam-2010 #bham #
#sundayread 10 Ways to be Wise Beyond Your Years: http://bit.ly/9tozES #
Cecil Whitmire, who led transformation of the Alabama Theatre, dies at 74: http://bit.ly/c5qY6l (RT @Birmingham_News) #
#sundayread Digital vagabonds: Living out of a hard drive. http://bbc.in/bEPb3S #
#sundayread First look at @sidewalkfilm 2010 lineup, 5 movies with a local connection: http://itswa.de/sidewalk10-peek #
#sundayread Q&A with Roy Peter Clark, author of “The Glamour of Grammar” and @Poynter scholar: http://nyti.ms/annMX9 #
#sundayread Infographic: Books vs. E-Books. http://bit.ly/b7O56S #
#sundayread A community conversation about Birmingham dining, eating local and more: http://itswa.de/bbe-chat #bhameats #
#sundayread The rich are different from you and me. They are more selfish, says one study. http://bit.ly/aCF8ox #
#sundayread Hey twentysomethings: Grow the f— up. http://nyti.ms/cbOx3V #
#sundayread This year’s advice for journalism students: http://bit.ly/b7rSWc #
#sundayread “The truth is in the emptiness.” Interview with Godfather of Comedy, Garry Shandling: http://bit.ly/aG8Jl1 #

Monday, Aug. 23

How to make Bham better: @cheriefields and @RelaxItsHandled share the Projects Unlimited story. http://bit.ly/9Not7X #
Bham’s Best Eats: Celeste enjoys authentic Greek fare at Nabeel’s Cafe in Homewood: http://bit.ly/bbe-nabeels #bhameats #
Buy local?? Bham mayor, council squabble over new council website, to be done by company in KANSAS: http://bit.ly/bK6uh2 #
Waiting on @sidewalkfilm opening/closing films, Shout lineup, but here’s a peek: http://itswa.de/sidewalk10-peek #sidewalk #
How did this weekend’s @baamfest do? @Birmingham_News was underwhelmed, has suggestions: http://bit.ly/bjI2fR #
BarCamp on Saturday. BarCamp on Saturday. BarCamp! Saturday! Register: http://bit.ly/8ZR2Tl #barcampbham #
How One Man Changed The World With $200 A Year: http://bit.ly/csnUxT (via @clickfire) #
JeffCo Commission candidate forum, plus panel w/ @SecondFront, @JohnArchibald on Tue: http://itswa.de/vote2010-forum #
Bham Web professionals, please share your contact info on this post: http://itswa.de/bham-web #
Don’t miss “Citizen Architect: Samuel Mockbee and Spirit of Rural Studio” at 9 tonight on @APTV: http://bit.ly/cj2Aw2 #
Bham’s best kept secret blog? Nominate your favorite in the 1st Bham Blogging Awards by Fri: http://bit.ly/a0VZsB #
I and @MagicCity_Mama are discussing Bham, race and … wine: http://bit.ly/aAxGnV #
How did Bham’s new music festival @baamfest do? Three days of reviews on @bhamdotfm: http://bham.fm #

Tuesday, Aug. 24

Tweetup! See you 4-8p Thursday at Bham’s @Steel1stand23rd for a fun mixer: http://itswa.de/skool-daze #
Bhamâ€™s Best Eats: @stayhungrybham loves Max’s Deli for the massive Reubens: http://itswa.de/bbe-maxs-reuben #bhameats #
EXCLUSIVE: Birmingham Shout gay/lesbian film fest lineup for Sept.: http://itswa.de/shout10-lineup #shout10 #
Need 5 volunteers for @barcampbham. Contact me, and I’ll provide lunch for you on Saturday. #barcampbham #
Don’t eat alone: Have lunch with someone, even a stranger. By @EatBHM. http://bit.ly/9Ei0NU #bhameats #
Essay: “I became an adult at 22: Why can’t you?” http://bit.ly/ak5as0 #
If you loved or hated @baamfest, they want feedback. Kudos for asking. http://ow.ly/2tGDw #
Ran into a buddy at Red Cross, and we talked blogging and media. Blood and blog tips: I donate by the pint. #
Having breakfast with a very special guest tomorrow … #

Wednesday, Aug. 25

Still need 4 volunteers for @barcampbham. Message me; I’m throwing in free lunch on Saturday. #barcampbham #
Bham’s Best Eats: Ready for football and tailgate parties? @seankelley‘s top tips: http://itswa.de/bbe-tailgate #bhameats #
FREE: Car care class for women, 5:30p Thu, Med Center Mazda, Pelham, from @msdickinson, @WOPowerGrid: http://ow.ly/2tWj6 #
Had fun chatting with @chrisbrogan and Bham’s social media clique at breakfast. Thanks to @spottedturkey. #broganbham #
Digital kudzu. @chrisbrogan: #Bham folks w/ megaphones must tell city’s stories, work themselves in like “digital kudzu.” #
A very busy week in Birmingham for social media and networking: http://bit.ly/df2rZH #
The Best Blog Post Under 500 Words? Nominate your favorite in the 1st Bham Blogging Awards: http://bit.ly/a0VZsB #
The @bhambizjrnl 2010 Best Place to Work in Bham list includes @DAXKO, @RedMountainLaw & @Teklinks: http://bit.ly/bl40R0 #
Invisible aches / burden people in plain sight / making the days long. #haikuhumpday #
EXCLUSIVE: Coastal Living editor departs after less than 6 months. Media of Bham report: http://itswa.de/coastal-editor #
Inside the secret world of Trader Joe’s: http://bit.ly/csXVfz #

Thursday, Aug. 26

#YoureSoBirminghamIf you go off-roading on unpaved city streets. #
#YoureSoBirminghamIf you bought your 205 jersey at a yard sale or Goodwill. #
#YoureSoBirminghamIf you’d drive downtown for hockey but not to Hoover for baseball. #
#YoureSoBirminghamIf you have a favorite BBQ joint, sports talk show, hot dog place, high-grav brew and wing shack. #
#YoureSoBirminghamIf your parking meter is actually a sawed-off pole. #
#YoureSoBirminghamIf anyone you ever elected went to jail. #
#YoureSoBirminghamIf you pick a lunch place solely based on its dancing sign guy. #
#YoureSoBirminghamIf you grew up wanting to live in the big city and ended up in Birmingham. #
#YoureSoBirminghamIf your megachurch has its own ZIP code. #
#YoureSoBirminghamIf your panhandler rides a nicer bike than yours. #
Bham’s Best Eats: Beginnerâ€™s guide to Asian grocery stores, by @jenbarnett: http://itswa.de/bbe-asian-shops #bhameats #
RT @AR_Kirby: #YoureSoBirminghamIf you learn that you and the person you just met have seven mutual acquaintances. #
RT @aathu: #YoureSoBirminghamIf you aspire to live in Hoover. #
RT @Iva4Gov: #YoureSoBirminghamIf you wish the Iron Bowl was moved back to Legion Field. #
RT @filamentartists: #YoureSoBirminghamIf you can’t find the humor in the negatives. #
RT @filamentartists: #YoureSoBirminghamIf you are sick and tired of hearing the word “potential.” #
RT @yendisak: #YoureSoBirminghamIf everybody in ur circle is banging one another. #
RT @tbdcreativeinc: #YoureSoBirminghamIf you believe “progress” requires the destruction of our history. #
RT @david_carter: #youresobirminghamif the only political or social cause you’ve ever been involved with was to legalize stronger beer. #
RT @khcreative: #YoureSoBirminghamIf your favorite sports team is at the college level or below. #
RT @joey__t: @WadeOnTweets #YoureSoBirminghamIf You have a favorite Mike Royer hairpiece. #
RT @AR_Kirby: #YoureSoBirminghamIf You whine about metro traffic but would never dream of taking a bus. #
RT @alabamapossible: #YoureSoBirminghamIf you’re generous. Birmingham is ranked as most charitable city in the US! http://bit.ly/aEiJXW #
The 2010 @sidewalkfilm fest to open with Adrian Grenier’s @TeenPaparazzo: http://itswa.de/sidewalk10-opener #sidewalk10 #
I nominate @Dogingham as official @blogworld photographer based on her #barkworld FB photos: http://bit.ly/9isqvX #bwe10 #
Is your blog the best in Birmingham? Enter the 1st Birmingham Blogging Awards. Hurry! Deadline Fri: http://bit.ly/cQDTsq #
RT EXCLUSIVE: Coastal Living editor departs after less than 6 months. Media of Bham report: http://itswa.de/coastal-editor #

Friday, Aug. 27

What’s playing at the 12th annual @sidewalkfilm fest in Bham next month? http://itswa.de/sidewalk10 #sidewalk10 #
Bham’s Best Eats: It’s settled. Jason @messyepicure says best barbecue in town is … http://itswa.de/9nYBAW #bhameats #
If you missed @ignitebham last week, here’s a great wrapup by Andi: http://is.gd/eEOIj #
Recommend you follow @RailroadPark, a new account tweeted by @dmcgough about Bham’s soon-to-open downtown green space. #
Wade’s 101: You’re so Birmingham if … Featuring your tweets! http://itswa.de/101-so-bham #YoureSoBirminghamIf #
“Does Atheism / Religion Poison Everything?” debate, 9/7, Sheraton Bham, $25: http://bit.ly/b4exS7 (h/t @erinshawstreet) #
Listen, then engage for more opportunities. @staceyhood on the lessons of @chrisbrogan: http://bit.ly/9KEy37 #
Why working at home is both awesome and horrible, from the @Oatmeal: http://mbist.ro/bEkT3B #
Congrats to my friend (and former Post-Herald colleague) Cindy Crawford, new editor of @bhambizjrnl! http://bit.ly/cz3hNd #
If only it were Shaq vs. Charles Barkley in competitive eating … http://bit.ly/9EvRXk #
Some guy tried to hold me up with finger guns, but I disarmed him with air quotes. (RT @JerryThomas) #

Saturday, Aug. 28

Shout out Saturday: Shout out to Lee-Rodgers Tire Co. in Bham. Fixed my bumper for free, so kind. #shoutoutsat #
Here’s the morning schedule for #barcampbham http://twitpic.com/2j00bh #
Watching @briancauble talk about changing your life in 365 days. #barcampbham http://twitpic.com/2j065q #
Bham’s Best Eats: @Foodimentary loves the take-home slaw from @ZoesKitchen: http://itswa.de/bbe-zoes-slaw #bhameats #
Watching Jennifer Skjellum talk about improving communications. #barcampbham http://twitpic.com/2j0cwt #
Watching @saracannon explain child themes in WordPress 3.0. #barcampbham http://twitpic.com/2j27ls #
Afternoon schedule for #barcampbham http://twitpic.com/2j230r. RT @tsutrav #
It’s @evantravers and @socialmediabham on lifehacking. #barcampbham http://twitpic.com/2j2smq #
If you can help a good cause, volunteer for BarCampBirmingham5. Please sign up in the center lobby. #barcampbham #
Watching Randall Vaughn talk about Christian ministry and social media. #barcampbham http://twitpic.com/2j3dcg #