Twitter Weekly Updates for 2012-01-22

Posted on January 22, 2012 by Bill
  • @SportsSturm Why have the Clippers played only 9 games and just one back-to-back? The Lakers have played 5 more games than them! Weird. in reply to SportsSturm #
  • Just entered Win the Top 40 Books for Entrepreneurs! ($1,000 value)! http://t.co/m2777pUA via @appsumo, but I own 9 of 12 they are showing! #
  • Have to respect the Texans defense and the man behind it. They gave their team a chance to win. Wish we could have seen that in Dallas. #
  • I wish I could say more about my day in Corporate America. I've about seen enough out of big companies. Resistance is futile. #borg #drone #
  • Loving the musical score on Alcatraz by LOST's Michael Giacchino. This show is going to be GREAT! #
  • Damning transcript with the cruise boat captain and the Coast Guard. Must read. http://t.co/SHDVdPId #
  • I have fillings older than my latest co-worker. #
  • Checking out iBooks Author — free in the App Store. Author books for iPad + PDF exports. Sounds useful. #
  • Loved seeing the Clean Bottle on Shark Tank tonight. Enjoyed his Tour de France marketing strategy of running with the peloton as bottle. #
  • Anyone else's U-Verse skipping/pausing more lately? Ours is doing it once or twice every 5 minutes or so. Very annoying. #
  • @NewbergReport I think the full footage is here: http://t.co/NS6epp4H in reply to NewbergReport #
  • The Briefcase Technique. Used for getting freelancing jobs or in the interview process. Worth considering. http://t.co/719NgjEF #
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Twitter Weekly Updates for 2012-01-15

Posted on January 15, 2012 by Bill
  • More attrition. The destruction of my team is nearly complete. On another note, I think I should shower more. Correlation? #
  • @StuartScott I don't pray much, so I have a few in reserve. HE'll be shocked, but hopefully answer mine for you. Love your work! in reply to StuartScott #
  • The boss from Poland meets with two of my team, but says 'hi' to no one else. I listen to Alice in Chains quietly with anger and disgust. #
  • Lately I find myself more interested in someone's brilliant social media campaign than someone's awesome code. What does this mean? #
  • @junior_miller @SportsSturm You guys might dig this site: http://t.co/ZusTAyAH Prove out your sports bullyness. #
  • I scrub drums for no man. http://t.co/mX9JVqNM #
  • Its cold outside here. Two nights ago we watched Soul Surfer which had lots of Kauai scenes. I am wishing I was there. http://t.co/5lO9UdtM #
  • Saving people—its what I do. See picture caption: http://t.co/bzaYnIqm #
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Twitter Weekly Updates for 2012-01-08

Posted on January 8, 2012 by Bill
  • Really looking forward to the cycling season in 2012. Here's a teaser. The cobbles at the Parijs Roubaix 2011 http://t.co/EuDqZ4w4 #
  • @clarkware Ah yes, interlopers to the gym. Sadly, my 40s have brought me into this group more often than not. Think I'll ramp up in Feb. :) in reply to clarkware #
  • Piloting DueProps within our team to see what kind of impact it has on morale and productivity. People are already doling them out! #
  • Recently heard "Life is Just a Fantasy" by Aldo Nova. Now I'm in the mood for "Children of the Sun". Remember these? #nostalgia #
  • For the smart phone people out there, do you see a need for apps to have 'voice' capabilities like Siri offers? If so, examples? #
  • I have missed my calling in advertising as this blog comment clearly demonstrates…or maybe not? http://t.co/pk3fllF8 #
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Twitter Weekly Updates for 2012-01-01

Posted on January 1, 2012 by Bill
  • There's a lot about fog that you don't know. Pacific Coast wisdom. Random. #
  • Reminded of the genius of the song, "Against the Wind" after hearing it a couple times recently. #
  • Whoa! Oregon does not allow self-service gas fill up! Could have been arrested! #
  • @curtissummers @NameCheap I saw some tutorials for this. I may give it a shot too. Aside from SOPA, I think I just hate the upselling. in reply to curtissummers #
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Twitter Weekly Updates for 2011-12-25

Posted on December 25, 2011 by Bill
  • Free calls within the domestic US or Canada through 2012 with Gmail. http://t.co/EV1znC8Y #
  • VETO the SOPA bill and any other future bills that threaten to diminish the free flow of information http://t.co/vlwymkSK #
  • What does it mean that every member of our biz team is out while every member of our dev team is in this week? #
  • Seen this going around: Kim Jong-un resembles Russell, the boy from the movie 'Up'. "A wilderness explorer is a friend to all." Let's hope. #
  • I appreciate the visit from Snow E. Mann to my LinkedIn profile. Kudos to the folks at LinkedIn for leaving that Christmas-time Easter egg! #
  • @curtissummers Whoa…what a nice perk! Have fun, but be careful! in reply to curtissummers #
  • Having fun building a Git Workflow "zen style" presentation for my team. Minimal words, big fonts, pictures…and using Google Docs. #
  • From the good folks at Living Social, there's this interesting link: http://t.co/VbCbd0ZC
    This reminds me of the EDS…http://t.co/dB7Qjmo1 #
  • Just got a free chapter from @ramitsethi's "I Will Teach You To Be Rich" on @AppSumo! http://t.co/R44i26ci #
  • Killed swerving to avoid a buzzard in the road. Terrible news. @AggieFootball Aggie Football Player Joe Villavisencio Killed In Car Crash #
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Twitter Weekly Updates for 2011-12-18

Posted on December 18, 2011 by Bill
  • Wow. Sour grapes and not much class from Trent Richardson. @TrentRollTide Im going out out character by saying this but….Fuck RG3!!!! #
  • A little Chickenfoot in the Cowboys post-touchdown outro. I dig. #
  • @DeMarcoMurray A speedy recovery to you. Thanks for your great work this year. 2012 will be your year, you are due for a healthy one. #
  • Productivity anti-pattern: Sitting 11 developers in a crowded aisle causing inevitable distractions and thus preventing needed "flow". #
  • Best way to follow the web standards crowd when they are having a conference: http://t.co/vNSuuxbD Its basically a live Twitter feed. #
  • Researching HTML5 mobile applications by playing Words with Friends! Floored to learn its not a native app. #
  • Have a canned reply for the Java recruiters which says to call if they have opps in Hawaii. One wrote back to say I'm on their HI "hotlist"! #
  • If only the Texas Rangers were looking for someone to fill a job like this: http://t.co/sVjyxvRN This would be a blast! #
  • This is a site I want to dig into, but the sense of humor is evident from the link address for their about page: http://t.co/P4qwZJ7m #
  • People who see the world through a complex lens should not develop software. Their software tends to be overly complex and hard to maintain. #
  • The movie "30 Minutes or Less" is 1 hour and 23 minutes (its runtime) too long. If its on your list, you've been warned. #
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Twitter Weekly Updates for 2011-12-11

Posted on December 11, 2011 by Bill
  • @curtissummers @DavidHainlin Congrats to you guys on what I think just happened. 99 problems, but version one ain't one? in reply to curtissummers #
  • Why do police wear those hats? They have no real practical use. Same with airline pilots. Just wondering why we do these things. #
  • Just about done pimping out my Google+ page. If you are on there, add me to your circle. http://t.co/1NQSEo5y #in #iamsosocial #
  • Klout says I'm influential about one topic: Earthquakes. Let me know if you have any questions? http://t.co/UlQpyIO1 #
  • What does it say that I didn't buy? @AppSumo Learn to write copy the "right" way with our Kopywriting Kourse – 70% off! http://t.co/xh4RJcYV #
  • My day is complete, Guy Kawasaki responds to two of my comments on Google+. Who knew a toilet seat wrapper could be so enchanting? #
  • @mkw1342 Unnecessary closeup, but have a good time! in reply to mkw1342 #
  • @ulrich_matt Honored to be your first follower. Let's see how long I last. Bring on the epic content that I've been waiting for. #
  • Curious about Google+, but don't have an invite? Problem solved. Use this link: http://t.co/sDq5ixkn #in #
  • @t_itchy I have thought about this for hours and the answer is: YES. in reply to t_itchy #
  • Adding some LinkedIn connections, but doing it with style with personal or witty invitations. Networking should be fun. #in #
  • Just watched "Tucker & Dale vs. Evil". That was one crazy movie! #
  • @NewbergReport One of your best reports, IMHO. LOST references well-placed and much appreciated. Bring it, indeed. in reply to NewbergReport #
  • It still feels weird to sign my emails with my name. Its implied. Who else would be signing my emails? Why do we do these things? – Bill #
  • Pro Tip: Every developer should keep a daily log to record details and context they'll wish they could recall down the road. #
  • Digging the new Twitter look and feel. Things don't stay the same too long in social media. #
  • @barrettclark I actually use a Maker's Book which is lined and allows for UML diagrams. Unfortunately, its mostly used for meeting notes. in reply to barrettclark #
  • Amazon keeps pinging me about job opportunities. They must know I'm very familiar with their shopping car. Employee discount would be nice. #
  • Just watched "Attack the Block". This on the heels of "Tucker & Dale vs. Evil" last night. Make 'em a twin bill if you want a dose of crazy. #
  • If you could Occupy a website, which one would it be and why? #
  • Locked in to the Heisman Trophy presentation. Hoping RG3 takes it home. We'll know soon. #
  • Ordered 5 books from Amazon on October 6th. They went lost, though UPS said they were delivered. 2 months later, neighbors delivered them. #
  • RG3 wins and represents well. Awesome speech. Now where can I get a pair of Superman socks?! #
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Twitter Weekly Updates for 2011-12-04

Posted on December 4, 2011 by Bill
  • Publish sync for Google+ & Facebook connected successfully!: http://t.co/7c4GvWHP #
  • A common theme in Little Bets, Great by Choice, and Lean Startup:  "Fire bullets, then cannonballs."  Tiny experiments first, then scal… #
  • @junior_miller Tell George that did was actually a redshirt Junior. Played in 2009 when RG3 was hurt. #
  • Easier is usually better in software, but disagree with the example of In 'n Out Burger's simple menu. #smashburger http://t.co/VvFNuKli #
  • Tomorrow we start our two-to-a-cube office arrangement. Coincidentally, I've doubled efforts on my job search. #justkidding #notreally #
  • The father of web standards is against the SOPA legislation which stands ready to deal the Internet a crushing blow. http://t.co/YzP1Dk73 #
  • Feels like a human working in an Elf office. Legit beef or whining? http://t.co/Rmnvz3dj #
  • Considering writing an ebook titled, 'Domain-Driven Design with Rails', but am not sure I can do the topic justice. Its needed, though. #
  • The author of 'Unstuck' created the Skull-a-Day project as a daily outlet for creativity. Hmmm. http://t.co/w5cxe4l1 (via Todd Henry) #
  • @amyhoy What about trying to market a product you haven't built as a means for validating the market. Then pivot the proposed product. in reply to amyhoy #
  • @amyhoy I was trying to figure out if you agreed or disagreed with the Lean Startup approach. Your orig tweet seemed incongruent w/that. in reply to amyhoy #
  • @amyhoy Gotcha. I'll track down your stuff and see what your take is on what's missing. in reply to amyhoy #
  • If anyone's interested, there's a free webinar where Guy Kawasaki talks about Enchantment. Have to register, though. http://t.co/8kbhGPH0 #
  • If you are looking for a deal on some entrepreneurial mind vitamins, there's 15 hours left on some bundling deals here: http://t.co/zCFh0pa8 #
  • If your ADD prevents you from reading 'The Lean Startup', you could start with this shorter blog post: http://t.co/3W8OaZe5 #fwdtomymgmt #
  • Aggies go 6/12 from the free throw line and 0/17 from 3pt territory. Hope there was only limited collateral damage from all the bricks. #
  • The advent calendar for geeks starts today. http://t.co/Pud546tl #
  • @avdi to your ebook question, my tweet from a day or two ago. http://t.co/FFk9FswY Never written one, not sure I'm expert enough also. in reply to avdi #
  • Wow. A&M fires Mike Sherman. I do thank him for bringing the up-tempo offense to A&M. Hope the next coach continues that. #gigem #
  • Ever wanted to know how to use webinars for your business? Me too. I found a SUPERB podcast you need to listen to. http://t.co/yiMTKL7q #
  • The more I hear about the Mike Sherman firing, the more heartbroken I get for him and for Texas A&M. Not our finest hour. #gigem #
  • See Kevin Sumlin @theoldygreywolf incredible—you even so much as have your name linked to A&M football and shit starts falling apart for you #
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Twitter Weekly Updates for 2011-11-27

Posted on November 27, 2011 by Bill
  • A co-worker borrowed 'The Thank You Economy' then got let go and kept my book. He did not thank me for the book. Irony. #
  • Watched 'Burning with Desire' the story of the A&M Bonfire collapse in '99. Shed real tears. It was very well done. #gigem #aggiespirit #
  • @drnicomartini Yes, 'Burning with Desire' was great. Relationship has cooled since '99, eh? Signs point to your guys losing tomorrow. #
  • Kill me now. Quickly. #
  • @drnicomartini Indeed. If the Ags had won, I was not going to boast. Both teams have a ways to go. Ugly game. in reply to drnicomartini #
  • What to do on Black Friday after a devastating A&M loss to Texas? I'm taking this class rather than risk shopping. http://t.co/mfFDcwyE #
  • Google+ became available for Google Apps folks like me a month ago. Setting it up, but have I really missed anything? http://t.co/ATidwXCE #
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Twitter Weekly Updates for 2011-11-20

Posted on November 20, 2011 by Bill
  • Not sure I agree, but the Fire Coach Sherman crowd is growing in number & intensity. If A&M doesn't get a bowl bid, they may get their way. #
  • For those who filled out my survey from 3 weeks ago, here's the result of that research. Sorta a coming soon thing. http://t.co/D82PCpYh #
  • @DavidHainlin Looks like Chris has got a pretty good start going over there. Do I need to donate a guitar for you now? in reply to DavidHainlin #
  • @mkw1342 Co-sign on Costas calling baseball. Also, Billy Crystal doing the Oscars. Embrace the old-school gold. in reply to mkw1342 #
  • Some of my mgmt who are so busy they don't return emails for days need to hook up with this service: http://t.co/0xT5ZoUL Maybe you too? #
  • Getting ready for 3 weeks of a head cold. Looks like its my time for this thing. And no, I'm not very thankful. #
  • For no reason at all, I started dressing business casual at the office. The norm is jeans these days. Love the comments and curious looks. #
  • @avdi Digging the book so far. The question for me is always where to go to see a well-factored Rails project. Any obvious recommendations? #
  • @zeldman FWIW, the TripCase app has a tool called Flight Schedules where you can explore options. Might save time at the counter. in reply to zeldman #
  • Avoid complexity and risk of big-bang reengineering by deploying func-
    tionality in frequent increments. —Developer Proverb (oft-ignored) #
  • @wbruce @avdi Yeah, that's what I mean. I know what mine look like, but want some inspiration. On the lookout for a DDD derivative. in reply to wbruce #
  • @gotascii DNE? Dance New England? Please parse your suggestion. in reply to gotascii #
  • Love seeing Billy Clyde on the Tech sideline, but it looks like he's got his work cut out for him. Loved his years at A&M. #
  • @obie @thoughtbot FWIW, I got access nearly immediately. I think they are giving you the worst-case scenario there. in reply to obie #
  • Let's quit doing the big-bang projects. Here's the 'Little Bets' themed Accidental Creative podcast to tell you why: http://t.co/42S50XPc #
  • I was digging the Twitter activity feed, but it is gone, baby, gone. Hope they bring it back; was cool to see who people were following. #
  • Was made aware today that our office is moving, but to an area where we may sit 2 to a cube. Yikes! I think we should just work from home. #
  • @saykay In regards to online web training, there's also: http://t.co/SKxMz48G and http://t.co/HhZRIctp, the latter may be a bit advanced. in reply to saykay #
  • I'm in the kill-me-now phase for my head cold. If I develop a cough, I may actually go ahead and do it…or ask one of you to. #whine #
  • The Denver Tebows win again! On one side of the field, they praised God and on Rex Ryan's side, well, you know… #
  • @DavidHainlin I'm heartened by your recovery. I'll take the hollow-point out of the chamber. in reply to DavidHainlin #
  • Pricing secrets of ticket scalpers—buy early and you pay for the certainty of your tix; best prices avail at last min. http://t.co/BnDjHTWU #
  • @mislav @avdi Thanks for the tip, will check it out soon. in reply to mislav #
  • @AppSumo I think I might rather have Prime since I'm a buy a lot of books and want them ASAP. Never tried the streaming; that's gravy. in reply to AppSumo #
  • @avdi There was a typo in that last tweet. Um, just kidding. Bad joke. Comedy to mitigate anxiety. in reply to avdi #
  • If I'm going to sit two to a cube, I'm moving up "Escape from Cubicle Nation" on my to-buy book list. http://t.co/stsArmTp #
  • I need to re-read Guy Kawasaki's 'Enchantment'. Love listening to any interview of his that I can find. Here's one: http://t.co/i3NEZGsC #
  • Never thought it would take till the 11th game for A&M to become bowl-eligible, but it did and they are. Best 6-5 team in the nation. #
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