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Twitter Weekly Updates for 2010-03-27

  • Well, my youngest son's birthday party is done. Now, the general collapsing commences. #
  • Buying a new dishwasher. Woo, par-tee! #
  • 10 greatest Saturday morning shows in history: http://coedmagazine.com/2010/03/20/10-greatest-saturday-morning-cartoons-in-history/ #
  • Don't forget, only one more day before International Talk Like William Shatner Day! #
  • All three boys are building Lego sets received at youngest' birthday party; Unfortunately they won't let me play, too… #
  • Watching Harlan Ellison: Dreams with Sharp Teeth. #
  • Twitter turns 4 today. Thanks, Twitter, for making me more succinct, because I have to make my point in less than 140 characters. Moreover I #
  • Watching Dead Snow, the Nazi Zombie movie. Or, as I like to think of it, the unofficial sequel to Hogan's Heroes. #
  • Drinking red wine while watching a zombie movie seems oddly… Appropriate. #
  • Debating w/son as to if a bite from a Nazi zombie (via occult means) would still zombify someone like a normal zombie would. That's my boy. #
  • Dead Snow is, by any measure, the best. Nazi zombie movie. EVER. #
  • @jeremyjantz I myself once tried to eat a hamburger that was larger than my torso. I failed. in reply to jeremyjantz #
  • @DVDGeeks Not that there's anything wrong with that… /obligatory //met Randi twice… in reply to DVDGeeks #
  • Took my youngest out to spend some of his birthday money. Today's purchase: Nerf rifle and Halo legos. #
  • Ah, morning. #
  • Getting a dishwasher installed as I mull some design ideas. Mull… mull… #ixD #
  • @williamshatner Happy birthday! #
  • Just read some news on Transformers 3. This go-round, the robots turn into cars, instead of cars who turn into robots. #
  • I'm bringing the noise, but unfortunately I am completely out of funk. Thank goodness for Amazon… #
  • Getting excited about 24, again… I'm such a fanboy. With CTU down due to an EMP, the only hope is Jack Bauer's analog justice! #
  • @imthegirl Australia. in reply to imthegirl #
  • Noted the "relaunch" of Google Buzz at #sxsw with a casual shrug. Google failed to get that e-mail is NOT A SOCIAL NETWORK. Context matters. #
  • Wanna hear grocery store background music, circa #madmen era? Here ya go: http://www.oddiooverplay.com/ears/kresge.html /courtesy @lileks #
  • Meetings, I got meetings… #
  • @rachelhpeters "Just the FAQs, Ma'am" – Joe Friday in reply to rachelhpeters #
  • Hooray, my meetings are over! I'm free! FREE! #
  • @rachelhpeters Yes. in reply to rachelhpeters #
  • Mike Myers is doing another Austin Powers movie. Good, because movies have been pretty good lately – need to smooth out the bell curve. #
  • @Televixen Well, I have to agree – though the Austin Powers movies haven't been as good since Gary Kurtz stopped being the producer… in reply to Televixen #
  • @DVDGeeks What, even after his barvura performance in Inglorious Basterds? Myers can't catch a break… in reply to DVDGeeks #
  • @Paradisacorbasi That's why, instead of high-fructose corn syrup, I use beer. It's not quite as sweet but it's got it where it counts! in reply to Paradisacorbasi #
  • Grilled some barBQ chicken. Yum. #
  • Working on tracking all my current and on hold projects in excel. I'm now writing up the status and next steps for project #20 Gulp. #
  • Do you think Gary Numan gets teased when he uses public transportation? "Where is your car? Don't you feel safest of all there? In cars?" #
  • Finished cataloging all my active or on hold projects, both personal and professional: 46. No wonder I'm tired. #
  • RT @TUAW Star Wars Lego iPhone dock gives Force to the iPhone http://bit.ly/aOusKR ME: The Force is strong in this one. The NERD force! #
  • Syncing up my project folders across multiple computers and aligning that structure to match Omnifocus on my iPhone. #GTD #
  • OH NO. Robert Culp has died. A great actor, and a fine man. http://www.cnn.com/2010/SHOWBIZ/Movies/03/24/obit.robert.culp/ #
  • Just watched last night's LOST. Even more convinced my theory on how it will end is right. Hint: "The Wizard of Oz." #
  • @breezyskies Well, it was a REALLY big wave… 😉 in reply to breezyskies #
  • Also, if anyone wants another idea what's the end game for LOST, I recommend reading some Milton… as in Paradise LOST. #
  • @msftsxsw Thank you! I appreciate any company that actually engages with users on Twitter instead of sending automated ad spam (like Bosch). in reply to msftsxsw #
  • We're approaching the 20th anniversary of the debut of one of the best shows EVER. Here's a hint: "She's dead. Wrapped in plastic." /I'm old #
  • @Televixen Well, when it comes to Audrey Horne, I wanted… other things. One of the reasons I married a brunette… in reply to Televixen #
  • A great memory from @evanier of the late great Robert Culp: http://www.newsfromme.com/archives/2010_03_24.html#018700 "A heck of a guy." #
  • Brad (Iron Giant, the Incredibles) Bird directing the next Mission: Impossible film? YES!!!!! http://bit.ly/csaN9Q /via @Latinoreview #
  • @soedoica Yup. in reply to soedoica #
  • How much garbage did I take out this morning? Well, an Indian Chief stood across the street watching, and one tear slid down his cheek. #
  • Doing my quarterly "back up everything twice and make sure you have a hardcopy of all #UX and #IxD work" activity… #
  • @DVDGeeks Ok, I am embarassed of some of the DVDs I own… Ahem… Dragon Wars… in reply to DVDGeeks #
  • @DVDGeeks Yea, I own it. I would defend myself by saying I bought the Dragon Wars DVD used but it only minimizes my shame a little… in reply to DVDGeeks #
  • iPad games leak out, include Plants vs. Zombies HD http://bit.ly/98v6cZ [post] /via @TUAW ME: well, there goes my iPad productivity gain… #
  • The free @digg app's here for iPhone! To celebrate they're giving out 1 custom ColorWare iPad everyday for 2 weeks! http://bit.ly/diggapp #
  • Have to ask: what science, exactly, blinded Thomas Dolby? And the reason he can't find anything isn't because she tidied up – he's BLIND. #
  • @tweetics @mojoguzzi Both good answers. "I was a bit surprised when she blinded me with neurology" #
  • Was able to recover most of my sons files from his dead computer. Now, I'm off to bury it… #
  • ATTN #ATL toy collectors! JOElanta Toy show is this Sunday 28th 10-4pm at Marriott Century Center (I-85 on Clairmont rd)! http://www.joelanta.com #
  • Ah, crap – now my iMac is giving me an "impending hard drive failure" warning. Well, at least it's under warranty. Backing up files now… #
  • @shawnrhill Using SuperDuper now – agree, it's awesome – and @tillig I'll give Mozy a shot.. in reply to shawnrhill #
  • Lunch with my better half at PF Changs… #
  • @felbsie You're welcome! And thanks for the "hat tip!" in reply to felbsie #
  • @Televixen it was delicious – had the salmon. I always have the salmon. I think I'm addicted. in reply to Televixen #
  • Doing some design mockups before I go to the Apple store to get my iMac looked at. #
  • @amyhillman We'll miss ya, that's for damn sure. Be happy. #
  • #FollowFriday @felbsie because she is an awesome comedian, writer and all around wonderful person! Follow her! I COMMAND YOU! #
  • #FollowFriday @rachelhpeters, who sits next to me (when we are both in the office). She's wonderful (especially when she puts up with me)… #
  • Off to the Apple store to see what's the deal with my iMac's hard drive… #
  • @Televixen The paperwork filed by Dennis Hopper's attorney in his divorce claims he's "terminally ill". Very sad. in reply to Televixen #
  • Yup, the iMac HD is failing – they'll get it back to me with a new drive in a few days… /apple customer support FTW #
  • Happy birthday Leonard Nimoy! May you live long and… Nah, that saying's been done to death. Be well and happy on your 79th! #
  • RT @MorganWebb: #ff TechTV! @catastr0phik @MartinSargent @LeoLaporte @ChrisPirillo @KevinRose @LiamMayclem @THErealDVORAK @alexalbrecht #
  • What if visual genius Saul Bass did a trailer for Tron? It probably would look like this – http://vimeo.com/6721679 /via @yogoldsmith #
  • Jack Bauer has finally run out of time. Fox cancels 24. http://bit.ly/9Omytj /via @TrekMovie ME: They are putting it out of our misery. #
  • Just found out a former colleague went to work for a company named after my favorite Hitchcock movie, a Microsoft-ic group. Interesting. #
  • One last #FollowFriday Follow two fantastic ladies who I am blessed to know, @Amycueva and @Televixen. They are as great as they get. #
  • …And here are Saul Bass-esque titles for LOST: http://superpunch.blogspot.com/2010/03/openings-of-lost-and-tron-by-saul-bass.html #
  • Heaven help me, I'm now following @Chex_Mix. Yes. A bowl of salty snacks. And I'm following it. I may have a problem. #IcanstopwheneverIwant #
  • @Chex_Mix Yes, it does help. A little. Thank you, Chex Mix! in reply to Chex_Mix #
  • @televixen Still haven't seen a minute of Caprica. I loved Galactica so much I was afraid I'd be let down. Will catch up via the DVR. #
  • the free @digg app's here for iphone! they're giving out a tricked colorware ipad everyday for 2 weeks to celebrate! http://bit.ly/diggapp #
  • @Chex_Mix A fair statement. I do, indeed, brake for bacon. in reply to Chex_Mix #
  • Packed up and ready for the Joelanta toy show this weekend in the #ATL All the cool kids are doing it! http://www.joelanta.com #
  • The free @digg app's here for iPhone! They're giving out 1 custom iPad each day for 2 weeks to celebrate! http://bit.ly/diggapp #
  • @Televixen Yes, a lot more Joe. More Joe than you may be able to handle. in reply to Televixen #
  • @Televixen GI… and what's wrong with my mug? It's full of tasty coffee! in reply to Televixen #
  • Great video: Apple vs. Predator 'It's about to get litigious…" With bonus Star Trek references! http://bit.ly/dlAMTi #
  • @Televixen If they have an original GI Nurse, there is no way in the world I could afford it. I'll take a picture of it for ya, though! in reply to Televixen #
  • @wilw SO jealous of you right now. Have fun at the expo! in reply to wilw #
  • One week until my iPad arrives. I'm getting all excited… and I can't wait to hack it and install an LCARS theme on it… #startrek #
  • Yes, someone has claimed they can hack the iPad, even before its release: http://www.wired.com/gadgetlab/2010/03/jailbreak-iphone-ipad/ #
  • @Televixen Here's a picture I found online of a nice minty GI Nurse: http://www.oldjoes.com/images/items/collectionarchive/nurse1-lg.jpg in reply to Televixen #
  • Omnigraffle for iPad WILL be available at launch, for $49.95. http://www.gadgetvenue.com/apple-ipad-store-screenshots-spotted-03270456/ #
  • @BaldMan Yes. Omnigraffle is the first app I'm buying for the iPad… well, maybe second, after Plants vs. Zombies HD… in reply to BaldMan #
  • @Televixen Yup. Though I like this one more (and she kicks more ass): http://webuytoys.com/GI-Joe-Jane-U.S.-82nd-Airborne/M/B000KUMUN0.htm in reply to Televixen #
  • THIS close to buying a second XBox 360 to prevent my sons from fighting over the one we have. Definitely a "first world" problem to have… #
  • My new desktop background, courtesy @lileks, from the 1934 Worlds Fair: http://lileks.com/30s/worldsfair/1933/33chicagobus/1933busmap.jpg #
  • We are losing the Greats. Dick Giordano, one of the best comic book artists ever, has passed away. http://www.dickgiordano.com/gallery.html #

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