What Rick said, read and thought about this week 2009-08-16

Posted by Rick on Aug 16, 2009 in Riding Shotgun with Rick | 0 comments

While my TX friends & family have roasted this summer, I have to say that our Colorado summer has been best since we moved here in ’95. #fb #
RT @kalehiwa: Great day with family. Swimming, BLT’s, & now read about Reardon, Dangny , and what will happen with John Galt line! #gjco #
Just downloaded Leo Babauta of Zen Habits report on how he reached 100,000 subscribers in 2 years: http://bit.ly/T7bYb #gjco #
Woo hoo!! I have TinyCore Linux installed on my Eee 901 It is fast and fun…add just what you want/need. Love it! #
TinyCore Linux boots in just under 13 seconds on my EeePC 901!! #
RT @kettlewell: @talkingdigital You should run for Governor! Vote for Pedro! #
RT @BetterThings2Do: Cure for insomnia found. TV shopping channels. @BrisOwnWorld <– Take Note #
RT @linuxdeveloper: Arch Linux 2009.08 Released http://is.gd/2baTw #
Installing #Linux Mint on a new Toshiba laptop for a client….I wish I could convince more folks to do this… #
Installing #Linux Mint on a new Toshiba laptop for a client….I wish I could convince more folks to do this… #gjco #
Done! #Linux Mint install in 9 minutes!! Complete with robust Office software, image editor, games & more. #Windows can’t touch it. #
It takes me longer to read the #Windows EULA than it does to install #Linux! #
Reading: Are you feeling lucky, punk? http://bit.ly/HxTho #
Health care & Government are NOT one size fits all. #
RT @kettlewell: Late Reminder: Grand Junction Blog Discussion – Main St Bagels – Tues Aug 11 – 7-8AM http://bit.ly/kRS8m #gjco #
RT @talkingdigital: Dear church vandals: We cleaned up your mess. Enjoy your day. http://bit.ly/LFRUN. <—Senseless, brainless cowards #
I just excused myself from what I thought was a volunteer meeting for Obama’s visit to #gjco #
turns out it was to get people to cold call for health care bill under the organizing for America group. #
Tonight soldified for me why I have never and never will align myself with any political party or belief. #
Obama Health Care Town Hall, Grand Junction, Saturday, Aug 15. Ticket info: http://bit.ly/15aqiD Sign up by Thursday Noon! #
Obama Health Care Town Hall, Grand Junction, Saturday, Aug 15. Ticket info: http://bit.ly/15aqiD Sign up by Thursday Noon! #gjco #
RT @taskassistant: Obama town hall set 4 Central HS: Pres. & first lady attend 2 separate events, prez will be @ CHS http://tiny.cc/65jg7 #
Reading: 9 Linux Myths Debunked http://bit.ly/N2FpO #
Tomorrow’s GJ Computer User Group Meeting topic: Windows 7 Preview & Demo 9-11am http://bit.ly/I3TIx Please RT #gjco #
Perseid Meteor Shower tonight & tomorrow morning…if you’ve never watched, highly recommend. http://bit.ly/je2GE #gjco #stars #fun #
Working on another laptop. Vista reinstall: over 45 minutes so far & still not at desktop. Recall my 9 min install of Linux Mint last night? #
RT @baekdal: Don’t limit yourself to local. There are many really talented people and resources across the planet. #
RT @tweetviadenver: Luck needed to attend Obama town hall in Grand Junction http://bit.ly/1vbY4i <–OR be a Organizing for America member #
RT @coffeemuggers: Try our delicious granola made fresh daily. Add yogurt, raisins, cranberries, or just eat it plain. Darn good. #gjco #
RT @kettlewell: Severe WordPress Exploit found – Upgrade to 2.8.4 Immediately! http://bit.ly/o8zc6 #
Skimming the days tweets VERY quickly…not time for SN unfortunately… #
Off to take to the Horizon Rotary folks about Internet security. Some in-person social networking #gjco #
That’s “talk” to the Horizon Rotary…I don’t think they want me to “take” them anywhere. #gjco #
If you haven’t tried Paco’s, get in here! http://twitpic.com/dr11o http://bit.ly/UjTup #gjco #
RT @downtowngj: Avalon Theatre: Ferris Bueller’s Day Off 7:15PM. One free admission with a donation of school supplies or $5. #gjco #
I think my daughter gets it! #fb #
I was thinking….not everyone has car insurance…or life insurance…. #
RT @talkingdigital: RT @HelpMeRick: I was thinking….not everyone has car insurance…or life insurance…. <— I don’t have an airplane!! #
RT @100pushups: Wow! Received $200 donation from guy deployed to Baghdad in military. He said guys there are loving my programs! Awesome. #
There really will be lines?? http://twitpic.com/dtcgo #
RT @talkingdigital: Bresnan is out all over Grand Junction #gjco and even into Fruita. Don’t panic. #fb #
RT @coffeemuggers: Elvis Day is Here! Toasted PB & Banana Sandwiches & Muffins, Chocolate & Banana Frio. Come celebrate king of RnR. #gjco #
IF I could ask Pres. Obama one question tomorrow in Grand Junction, Co: “What about dental & vision?” #gjco #
RT @kettlewell: WikiPedia’s fight for survival! http://bit.ly/x9ud1 #
DSL in #gjco was up all through the Bresnan outage…must not be a major trunk cut? #
Surprise, I didn’t get on the approved list for a ticket to Obama’s “town hall meeting” in #gjco wish I could see demographics of who DID #
RT @talkingdigital: Is your Bresnan still down? Here’s a list of steps and video to get it back up: http://bit.ly/IGAYC #
RT @talkingdigital: @HelpMeRick That’s so strange. I have 4 democrat friends whose “names were drawn” for Obama tickets. #
RT @librarybecky: @HelpMeRick My husband got tickets. He’s registered independent. #
My early demographic study of Obama attendees tomorrow in #gjco is 4 dems, 1 independent. Who else got tickets? #
RT @talkingdigital: The non-partisan Organizing for American Obama Volunteer form http://bit.ly/cN9we (via @backtype) #
IF I could ask Pres. Obama one question tomorrow in Grand Junction, Co: “What about dental & vision?” #gjco #fb #
Reading: 7 reasons to skip upgrading to Windows 7 http://bit.ly/gd97f #
Watched the Obama appearance in #gjco & overall think he did a good job, sill didn’t adequately explain how to pay for it. #
RT @WineCountryInn: @gjsentinel To reach the locals in the Grand Valley, start using the hashtag #gjco in your tweets. #
RT @taskassistant: RT @gjsentinel: Many denied access to town hall, despite holding tickets. – http://tiny.cc/JaaQA #
Pres Obama did nice job talking about HC reform until he mentioned that Medicare/Medicaid/Social Security are dragging us down. Connect dots #
I just did a search on esurance.com A family of 4 can get health coverage for under $300/month. Individual under 40 less than $80/month #
RT @CanyonWindWines: Free Wine!! http://tinyurl.com/o69ams for more info! #gjco #
RT @taskassistant: @HelpMeRick no ? our system needs changes but I think we need to take time & do things with more thought and less gov’t #