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Twitter Updates for 2010-09-03

Joseph — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 03:49:00 +0000

Stayed up too late last night – got my third wind after getting back from #SYD Also had to take care of some much-delayed manscaping. #
Really really jetlagged. #
Finished packing up for #dragoncon Bring it. #
@TraceBeaulieu You won't regret it. Look forward to buying your book at #dragoncon in reply to TraceBeaulieu #
Five Guys burger with my better half for lunch. The perfect jetlag cure. #
Checked in at the Marriott, checking out the view from the concierge lounge. #dragoncon http://yfrog.com/msyfljj #
Now… The long trail of tears… Er, I mean the line to get my badge… #dragoncon #
The LNNO line is causing a HUGE bottleneck at the end of the preregistration line. #dragoncon #
@startrekjunkie Worse. 2 hours 45 minutes to pick up a badge I prepaid to have. #dragoncon in reply to startrekjunkie #
At the Marriott concierge lounge getting my drink on and my snack on. #dragoncon #
@DVDGeeks Absolutely. I've stayed at Marriott so much for business I've reached Latinum status. The CEO called the other day to say "thanks" in reply to DVDGeeks #
Bryan Cranston is hosting #snl Oct 2nd. Can't wait. #breakingbad #
@Jason I think your latest newsletter is spot on. Jobs takes what other people start and then makes it best of breed… in reply to Jason #
@ElleCue Wow. And I was complaining about a two and a half hour wait… #dragoncon in reply to ElleCue #
Watching Kick Ass again. Really really enjoy this movie. #

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Twitter Updates for 2010-09-02

Joseph — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 03:49:00 +0000

Don't know how it happened but design inspiration struck like a lightning bolt 30,000 ft over the pacific. Inflight movies can suck it! #UX #
It's amazing that people don't realize they can still write emails when they are NOT online… #
Back in the US… #LAX to be precise. And the AC in the airport isn't running/working. Wonderful. #
Michael Clark Duncan from The Green Mile is sitting one row ahead of me on the flight from #LAX to #ATL He's big. #
Link: From the E-Mailbag…: Jeremy W. writes…
I was impressed with your advice to writers about being late wi… http://bit.ly/bvW3pw #
Link: iPad Newspapers: Ripe For Innovation: Just as the iPad has proven to be a boon to magazine publishers, newsp… http://bit.ly/d7AFlF #
Link: Busting 3 Common Productivity Myths: Whether it’s establishing new rules or using employee monitoring softwa… http://bit.ly/cvxB0t #
I like Madonna and her music. There, I said it, and I'm not ashamed. #
@shawnrhill Nah, he was there with a lovely lady and his agent and he looked preoccupied – didn't want to bother him. in reply to shawnrhill #
Back in Atlanta, after a 23 day absence. Really ready for bed right now. #
Link: Why Technology Is So Addictive, and How You Can Avoid Tech Burnout [Technology]:
… http://bit.ly/cQ8H7e #
Link: The Minimalist’s Guide to Cultivating Passion: Editor’s note: This is a guest post from Cal Newport of Study… http://bit.ly/cbvRKM #
@MartinPlace Well… I kinda like Kylie too… but more to "look at" rather than to "listen to." in reply to MartinPlace #
Still up, after 26 hours of travel. Had to send work e-mails, upload files, pay bills, hoist the mizzen, batten down hatches… the usual. #
@redneckotaku Maurice LaMarche canceled? NOOOOOOOOOOOOOO! #dragoncon in reply to redneckotaku #
RT @mikeavila: Holy bejeebus!!! Neil Gaiman's comic book series 'Sandman' being adapted as a TV show http://bit.ly/aXDeUD #
As I download Star Trek Remastered Season 1 and 2 from itunes, I must bid all off you a fond adieu for now. Tomorrow, #dragoncon planning… #

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Twitter Updates for 2010-09-01

Joseph — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 03:49:00 +0000

Today's secret words: "Emotional rollercoaster." When you hear the secret words, scream real loud!! #
Finishing last work before I depart #SYD for home (and #dragoncon . Drained, exhausted and burned out is no way to go through life, son. #

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Twitter Updates for 2010-08-31

Joseph — Tue, 31 Aug 2010 03:49:00 +0000

Someone remind me again why I'm doing this… #
Just read that next season of Doctor Who will be split in two… with a four month hiatus in the middle. Crap. #
Late congratulations to Bryan Cranston and Aaron Paul for best actor Emmys for #breakingbad Well deserved. #
Realized how much I REALLY suck at a certain thing today. Unfortunately that "certain thing" involves something critical to my success. #

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App Store approval limbo boxes in Briefs

Joseph — Mon, 30 Aug 2010 09:30:17 +0000

Here’s a recent article I’m reading: Link.

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Twitter Updates for 2010-08-30

Joseph — Mon, 30 Aug 2010 03:49:00 +0000

Spent the morning in Manly with the better half. This afternoon: Darling Harbour, and doing more of the tourist thing before we go back… #
Studying the just-released #dragoncon program like the Zapruder film. To see @TheRealStanLee, or @BrentSpiner? Decisions, decisions… #
@Starfleetmom Well, yeah… Wish I was there… in reply to Starfleetmom #
Up. Last two days in Sydney before we move next month… and I'm booked up with meetings both days. #

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Twitter Updates for 2010-08-29

Joseph — Sun, 29 Aug 2010 03:49:00 +0000

Walked around the suburbs of Sydney today to find areas to move. Also got to see the interior of several trains getting there and back. #
@JakCharlton Chatswood, Turramurra, Warroonga. Looking at West Pennant Hills and St. Ives too. Gotta find a place with good schools… in reply to JakCharlton #
Latest Twin Peaks retro-review is on CHUD: http://chud.com/articles/articles/25042/1/LOST-amp-FOUND-TWIN-PEAKS—SEASON-2-EPISODES-8/ #
Make phone calls directly from Gmail: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Webworkerdaily/~3/GEO3ZSMvCYE/ #
A PC inside a Commodore 64? WANT! http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/26/commodore-usa-announces-the-pc64-an-atom-powered-pc-in-a-replic/ #
On the implausibility of the Death Star's trash compactor: http://www.mcsweeneys.net/2002/01/10deathstar.html #
Briefs lets you create iphone app prototypes with minimal coding: http://giveabrief.com/ #
@startrekjunkie Help you design Android apps. in reply to startrekjunkie #
Just found out I can upgrade my two year old GPS from Garmin with Australia road maps… For $150. Um… No thanks. #
Test your vision (and your geek knowledge) with this science fiction eye chart! http://is.gd/eHWEN #
Lex Luthor & Joker, in the style of Calvin and Hobbes http://www.toplessrobot.com/2010/08/theres_something_drooling_under_the_death_trap.php #
Just noticed I've posted over 6000 tweets. Over 200,000 words. Wow. Need to pick up the pace. #
Link: App Store approval limbo boxes in Briefs: There are plenty of hurdles between a good idea and App Store succ… http://bit.ly/9BO7Ha #
I get extra XP by tweeting I spent 30 minutes tonight reading this: http://www.cs.cmu.edu/~dkb1/dnd/tarrasque.txt #Dungeonsanddragons #

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‘Twin Peaks’ revisited: ‘Maybe we shouldn’t have solved the mystery’ | Hero Complex | Los Angeles Times

Joseph — Sat, 28 Aug 2010 06:36:14 +0000

An article I found particularly useful: ‘Twin Peaks’ revisited: ‘Maybe we shouldn’t have solved the mystery’ | Hero Complex | Los Angeles Times

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Twitter Updates for 2010-08-28

Joseph — Sat, 28 Aug 2010 03:49:00 +0000

A day of looking at areas and properties (plus a visit with accountants) done. Happy my better half is here with me. Next: more #SYD #
How to Summit Life’s Everyday Mountains http://zenhabits.net/summit-mountains/ #
For some strange, sad, reason… I miss the Spice Girls. #
She Who Must Be Obeyed is asking that I come home the Sunday afternoon of #dragoncon instead of Monday. Torn like an old sweater. #
Proof that God exists, and he loves us (men): the video for Simply Irresistible. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M3geoXOdnJQ #
@merrypranxter Well, I AM moving to Australia, and I have some packing to do… so she's being somewhat dogmatic about this. #dragoncon in reply to merrypranxter #
@qwork1 I know, but "a man's got to know his limitations." And BTW, UAB isn't that bad… it's where I started out and I've done alright… in reply to qwork1 #
@merrypranxter Just noticed on your site Hunter S. Thompson is one of your favorite authors. Mine too. My first born is named after him. #
I went to visit the temporary living quarters we will be staying at when we first move to #SYD In summary: I'm becoming very very spoiled. #
@shawnrhill Yup, one last geekgasm before I move to #SYD .. in reply to shawnrhill #
@merrypranxter Wow. That's awesome chunks of awesomeness. Son #2 Named after Neil Armstrong. Son #2 Named after Michael Corleone. in reply to merrypranxter #
@shawnrhill Yup, my work/travel schedule worked out. Glad I didn't cancel that Marriott ressie I work up at 6AM to get… #dragoncon in reply to shawnrhill #
@qwork1 Understood. I'm moving to Sydney for pete's sake! Change in your environment & patterns can be a disruptive demotivator, for sure. in reply to qwork1 #
OK, It's 10 PM #SYD time, been up since 5 AM… so I'm going to collapse in a pool of my own fluids now. G'night Internets! #
Step-by-Step: Creating Your Blogging System http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Webworkerdaily/~3/yHGsDHWRBDc/ #
Free Wireframing Kits, UI Design Kits, PDFs and Resources http://is.gd/eHpyS #

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Twitter Updates for 2010-08-27

Joseph — Fri, 27 Aug 2010 03:49:00 +0000

She Who Must Be Obeyed has joined me in Sydney. She slept through most of the day, now I'm trying to get her up so we can go eat dinner. #
Vote to have the Star Trek theme wake up the shuttle crew on their last mission: https://songcontest.nasa.gov/home.aspx #

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