Twitter Summary for week ending 2009-07-12

Posted by Rick on Jul 12, 2009 in Riding Shotgun with Rick | 1 comment

RT @baekdal: You cannot outsource using Twitter, Period! <— agreed. Has to come from source #
I’ve been using Avira AntiVir for 4 months now without problems….some people might not like the daily advertising screen for pay product #
This month’s Grand Valley Users Group meeting topic: PC Security Review…Save Money & Sanity. http://bit.ly/rbMim #
Just call me the Marlin Perkins of #grandjunction ha ha http://twitpic.com/9ilp7 #
Or is it waif? #
RT @pixlr: Vote for pixlr on lifehacker http://answers.polldaddy.com/poll/1760088/ #
Reading: “Windows 7 is the same as Ubuntu” http://education.zdnet.com/?p=2770 <— EXACTLY what I’ve been saying….the browser is the PC #
Performed pushups workout Week 3 Day 1. Doing week 3 again. Was easier this week. http://hundredpushups.com/week3.html #
Just printed name tags for 2nd GJ TweetUp for tomorrow: http://twtvite.com/8ka9us 18! Those who don’t show can PayPal me 17.5 cents #
BTW, labels from Twtvite.com print PERFECTLY in OpenOffice…not so much in Word 2007 #
Debating on trying Moblin Linux…again on the EeePC. Sure wish I would get an invite from @jolicloud Ubuntu NBR works great though #
Watching-Reading: HTC Hero Hands-on http://bit.ly/3AEcqZ #
The HTC Hero looks to be a VERY sexy smartphone #
Walked the dog, brushed my teeth, showered…now heading in to meet some nice folks at GJ Tweetup: http://twtvite.com/8ka9us Come join us! #
I will pay anyone who bought a July 4 lottery ticket in Palisade, CO $25,000 for that ticket with numbers 4, 9, 22, 41, 44 #
I’ve arrived at Tweetup venue #
Wearing my tweetup name tag and black shirt #
VERY cool 2nd Tweetup at Traders today. Thanks to all who came out & nice meeting everyone. Keep tweeting & RT each other. #
RT @GhostofKeywork: Just won @gjso tix! Thanks @fusionmuse ! <– CONGRATS! Where a tux when you take @bimbobaggins or body paint tux #
RT @talkingdigital: #gjco will forever be known as the hashtag for Grand Junction, CO. So let it be written. So let it be done. #fb #
RT @GhostofKeywork: @HelpMeRick I think we’ll just show up wearing black ‘censored’ bars. <— Nice…that might get more people…or less #
RT @talkingdigital: http://twitpic.com/9lazn – This is what a #gjco tweetup looks like <–I think the head blade will start being used #
RT @WndTxn: @HelpMeRick How bout I buy you 2/10s of an Americano and we call it even? <— Deal. #
RT @fuzionmuse: @Ghostofkeywork won the two tix to The 5 Browns on 8/29… Congrats! #grandjunction #gjco #
RT @google: Gmail, Google Docs, Google Calendar, and Google Talk are out of beta – yes, really http://bit.ly/Xl7OQ <—wow! #
What was the “native” count at today’s #gjco meetup? 3? Pretty interesting. #
Working to bring #gjco into the 21st century since 1995. #
Just saw another customer using IE6 & no security software. All she wants to do is email & online banking. Does she REALLY need Windows? #
RT @jaybirddesigns: @kettlewell RT posted an overview of Grand Junction tweetup – Thanks for attending everyone! http://xot.me/t/gj-twee … #
Another good desktop Twitter app (especially for non-iphoners) is http://seesmic.com/ It was suggested by @baekdal & works like Tweetdeck #
RT @talkingdigital: Everyone who asked me about TweetDeck – here is the link to @calilewis’s review of it: http://tinyurl.com/lg3nv3 #
RT @gjso: New post: Social Networking and the Symphony http://tinyurl.com/lfqck3 #
RT @talkingdigital: Just made a column for (“Grand Junction” OR #gjco) in Tweetdeck – no parentheses – and it worked great. #
Computer User Group Meeting tomorrow, July 8 from 9-11am details at: http://bit.ly/DKa0z #gjco #
RT @kafmradiodotorg: Colorado Music Festival guide…http://bit.ly/3zdki #
Any #gjco Twitterers can organize another Tweetup with this tool: http://twtvite.com/ Try another time and/or venue. Keep the ball rolling #
Watching: Twitter Search in Plain English http://bit.ly/PNKRK #
Watching: Router hack…. http://bit.ly/Exb5S #
I have ZERO idea what the guy said in that last video…I am so NOT a hacker geek #
Just realized that TweetDeck for #iPhone does NOT have search! Am I missing it?? #
Deep 6 that last tweet…found it #
RT @canyonrat: BTW, we questioned existence of #gjco blogs today. I read: junctiondailyblog.com & John Linko’s at http://tinyurl.com/mp8fut #
Castellini Approach to Windows Security http://bit.ly/2WvQ69 #
Social networking for the truly lazy: http://www.generatus.com/ #
RT @jenkettlewell: Today is the day for the Moxie Mafia seminar at the Clarion, still a few seats left. DM to reserve a spot. #gjco #
RT @jaybirddesigns: enjoying a homemade iced coffee drink…mmmmmmm… <— My fav is an iced Americano! #
RT @nickinbeta: RT: @wiredmag: [Top Story] No One Wants Linux Netbooks. Can Google Do Better?: http://tinyurl.com/klgnxh <– au contraire #
RT @zen_habits: New on Zen Habits: What Google Chrome OS Means for Computing http://is.gd/1rx1C #
Performed pushups workout Week 3 Day 2. A little easier this week. http://hundredpushups.com/week3.html #
RT @kettlewell: Moxie Mafia event was a 100% success!! Even half filled up next weeks seminar on SEO and Internet Marketing – WOW! #gjco #
RT @talkingdigital: New blog post: 10 things I want from the Google Chrome OS http://bit.ly/13gCoK <– Nicely done…Really like #4 #
RT @FairTweets: The consumer ALWAYS pays the corporate tax it’s passed to Main St. (via @thekencook) #
working on my article regarding the newly announced #Google #Chrome OS #
Americans spent an estimated 7.6 billion hrs preparing for April 15th last yr. Could that time have been better spent? #
Anyone know how to watch #netflix in #ubuntu WITHOUT virtualization? #
RT @supportcave: Windows Antispyware 2009 is a bogus security software that uses well known trademarks,.. http://bit.ly/dK05o #
RT @supportcave: Security Central is a bogus program advertised as reliable security software. It uses false sc.. http://bit.ly/kF3VI #
I’m on Day 9 of 31 Days to build a better blog from @problogger Great stuff…I just need to do more than 1 day per 5-6 days. #
RT @CaliLewis: I am like TOTALLY installing Hannah Montana #Linux on my Eee PC today! http://bit.ly/hannahmontanalinux <–HM is everywhere #
RT @deltacraig: CO DMV is typical slow governmental operation with many employees who don’t care. No refreshments. Bring your Kindle. #
Back from first client, picking up the boy to take to tennis, will spend hour or so at Traders waiting for boy. #gjco #
Reset: Back from 1st client, picking up SON, taking him to his tennis league, will spend 1+hour at Traders waiting for SON. #gjco #
RT @downtowngj: Remember to visit ANB Farmers’ Market Booth tonight for chance to win $500 towards bike of yr choice from Ruby Canyon Cycles #
Just helped another computer user become a happy #gmail and #picasa user. How can you NOT like Google? #
Lots of : Grand Junction man guilty of pimping ex-fiancee http://bit.ly/erfLg tweets. Is that a bad thing?? #
Just fixed a computer using duct tape…true story. #fb #
I fixed my last client of the day computer with duct tape. True story. #fb #
RT @baekdal: My take on the Google Chrome OS – http://bit.ly/14oMD0 …what’s your take on it? #
Sorry about the duplicate Duct Tape story…didn’t think the 1st went through, & it was a 1st for me in 15 years of doing biz. #fb #
RT @donttrythis: “Pork bothers me, because pigs are stupid. However, I MIGHT eat a pig if he was a genius”pig” <–fav movie ever #
Enough social networking….have to fix another laptop tonight…no duct tape this time. Must focus, MUST Focus, MUST FOCUS!! #fb #
Almost finished reformatting & rebuilding a HP laptop with XP….could have installed 5 different versions of #Linux in same time! #
I’m on update 4 of 42 AFTER already installing SP3 and IE7. Arghhhh!!!! #
Good looking tool for PowerPoint users: http://bit.ly/cVWRg #
RT @earthquakesfeed: Quake triggers landslide that shaves face of Bookcliffs – Grand Junction Sentin.. http://tinyurl.com/luknzy #gjco #
#followfriday Going local this week….search for anyone using the #gjco tag & follow them. Movers & shakers in Grand Junction, Colorado #
RT @nickinbeta: Maybe YouTube profanity filter will stop some of the senseless comments made there <–plenty of juveniles & not all are 8 #
An attendee at this week’s User Group in #gjco gave me an ad for a “senior computer”. Look for blog post soon: http://www.thegocomputer … #
#gjco Be prepared for a massive announcement later today….and it won’t be about duct tape. #
RT @GhostofKeywork: Just won 1hour massage listening to @kjye. I’m still not sure if its from spa or if DJ’s are just really lonely. <-nice #
I will be teaching a 90 minute class on how to use TweetDeck on July 29. FIVE FREE TICKETS Available! Please RT #gjco http://bit.ly/wPegP #
$5 off if you use discount code TDGJCO before checkout. http://gjtweetdeck09.eventbrite.com/ #gjco #
RT @fuzionmuse: NICE! RT @laughingsquid: “Reduce Reuse Retweet” t-shirt by @thinkgeek http://bit.ly/ykJbG <– I like that! #
RT @kafmradiodotorg: Ushers needed for Nitty Gritty Dirt Band! email pmangnall@gjfreepress.com for more info! #gjco #
RT @fuzionmuse: When you are spoken to, acknowledge the person that is speaking. It’s only polite and kind. Maybe I’m unique. #
Sitting at BeauJo’s pizza in Idaho Falls on way to pick up daughter who is coming home from Oregon. Weak ATT signal here. #
My favorite pizza. Green chili on here today…the veggie not the sauce. http://twitpic.com/9xbr9 BeauJo’s in Idaho Springs, CO #fb #
RT @talkingdigital: @helpmerick everything is faster in Chrome. <—TRUE #
RT @kettlewell: Only 8% know what a browser is? Krazy! http://bit.ly/lBnxj. <– also true, unfortunately #
Arrived at my hotel (50 bucks for $210 room courtesy of William Shatner, Priceline.com & my $50) Daughter doesn’t arrive until midnight #
Just installed Chromium on my EeePC running #ubuntu NBR #Linux and like the Windows version of Chrome, it’s blazing! #
Used this method to install Chromium on #Linux / #Ubuntu http://bit.ly/vok2Z #
Hey @betseybooms It’s Rick from GJ (BoomTube live > http://ustre.am/3Qk1) #
RT kettlewellTwitter Etiquette – 10 step guide to using Twitter the right way – http://tinyurl.com/mvu4bf #
RT nickinbetaSlept in. I hate sleeping in… #
RT @talkingdigital RT How many people in #gjco are on Twitter right now? – I just popped on for a minute #
Wow! I like cheese burgers as much as the next guy, but I will pass on this http://twitpic.com/a175q. #fb #
RT @kettlewell: Twitter Used as a Legal Tool in a Grand Junction trial – http://tinyurl.com/gjtrial #gjco #
RT @skellie: *This* is how you deal with criticism: http://bit.ly/2Frfc (Best delivery of word ‘Proposterous!’ ever at 1:00, guaranteed). #
Reading: 100 Essential Skills for Geeks http://bit.ly/xTH9F #
RT @johnckl: Did microsoft force Asus to axe linux on its eeepc and embrace Windows?http://digg.com/d1wHNt <– wow! #
I’m looking for a FAST, clean, minimalist #wordpress theme. Any suggestions? Looking at Magatheme and CleanR right now. #