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May

30

Twitter Weekly Updates for 2010-06-10

By pcurd

  • Falling asleep after salad and bread and sangria. #sundayactivities #
  • Twitter Poll – do I buy Immersion on iTunes for £7.99 or Play.com for £8.95? both give electronic music, only Play gives physical CD.. #
  • Tesco has Immersion at £3.97! http://bit.ly/aj2zLz and 2% quidco cashback! Might be a deal! #
  • 15% off code on Quidco for Tesco too! Becomes £3.37 for the album and 2% cashback still! cheaper than eBay! #
  • Wow, no love at all for digital music on my twitter feed! And no one told me to buy the vinyl, I'm shocked! #
  • Alarm system at work won't arm so I'm stuck here until the engineer calls. Could be hours :( #
  • Engineer called. (5 minutes late, so much for priority) can't be fixed remotely so engineer on their way. Up to 4 hours wait :( #
  • I'm finally home to be greeted by the dawn chorus. Very relaxing if slightly off putting. #
  • gah my inbox is a mess… too many busy days recently. Even I (he of the messy inbox by nature) am ashamed #
  • Quite impressed with this getting to work at 9:30 thing.. get to go home at 18:00 and I had a lunch break.. almost civilised. #
  • One of the accounts team just brought in a Root Beer sweet. Oh My God. I might move to the US just for this sweet… #
  • RT @mediasuicide: #ZOMG #zombie jerky: it's blue! http://trunc.it/8cmdg (via @bizarremagazine) @xaoswolf Awesome! #
  • RT @amykate: @amykate #makemethis http://bit.ly/adf3YR <- Me too! #
  • I'm going home! Woo! I can almost feel sleepy time! #
  • RT @Cranialstrain: "@timallenphoto: Anyone know where I can get my web site redesigned to look like this one? http://bit.ly/KPBuQ”&lt;&lt;*shudder #
  • RT @m4rko: Cool iPad app for you new iPad owners – Air Display http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=alOxsYmTel0 <- I want it! #
  • RT @Plip: Give me strength. http://twitpic.com/1rj919 <- Beautiful. Is there an array for 1-2000 in denary too? Or are they numberist? #
  • http://tinyurl.com/339pbw5 yay! My Rage Against The Machine #TheRageFactor ticket is here! #
  • Has anyone else received their Joggler? I'm still waiting after 11 days :( #o2fail #
  • OMG #Graze are adding Flapjacks!!!!! #
  • Just had my first whiff of LeWhif and it was amazing. Like breathing in chocolate! http://twitpic.com/1rx3lq #
  • Right, long day tomorrow. Night all. Those of you who are already asleep are excused from comment. #

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May

23

Twitter Weekly Updates for 2010-05-23

By pcurd

  • I dispair for a country where people can't even read and make themselves appear stupid 'correcting' others. This whole Potassium Oxide.. #
  • Trending topic is because Justin Bieber's best friend asked two chemistry questions which idiots have mixed together and stated that #
  • BBr3 is Potassium Oxide (it isn't) and that Boron TriBromide (which it is) is code for Justin Bieber. What is wrong with people?! #
  • And yes I am aware of the irony that I am correcting people but I'm right and have at least researched my argument! #rant #
  • Anyone know of any bugs/problems in SSIS that make it awful at handling DT_NTEXT? Have to set buffermaxrowsize tiny! @simon_sabin ? #
  • RT @chegwin1: The team. Hard at work, as always, on the leather sofa!! http://tweetphoto.com/23059015 <- @fringley in sandals! #
  • Just had confirmation – my new chair arrives tomorrow morning.. the excitement is palpable. #
  • RT @Ben_Hall: awwww http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/8690881.stm – so cute! @xaoswolf #
  • RT @DNoaksey: @PCurd R.I.P Newsbin http://digs.by/9sEpMt <- Well. Arse. #
  • RT @TheEscapistMag: Blizzard Reveals WoW: Cataclysm's Female Worgen http://ow.ly/1Nb3K #esc #WOW @xaoswolf #
  • RT @MatthewMMa: With the rather disappointing Official Twitter App, I finally took the jump and bought @echofon pro :) <- good choice! #
  • RT @amykate: yep, dogma is a great film. Cool angels. <- epic film, Kevin Smith's best #
  • I /may/ have visited a shop today… I /may/ have bought some beverages… #mountaindew … Maybe.. @timmorgan http://twitpic.com/1p7z97 #
  • I start work at 11:30 tomorrow yet my alarm is set for 7:30… Damned being nice to people! #
  • Quintruple espresso and strawberry's for breakfast. Marvellous. #
  • As a first aider I strongly encourage everyone to watch this. Several times. http://supersexycpr.com/ NSFW but could save a life! #
  • New chair! Squee! @amykate http://twitpic.com/1pczol #
  • New phone! Squee! http://twitpic.com/1pd3g0 #
  • RT @TheEscapistMag Could Rock Band Be Adding Japanese Rock Bands?: Evidence suggests that Harmonix may be… http://bit.ly/bx5sIu @SHIBBYGEM in reply to TheEscapistMag #
  • air conditioner fail server room heatwave – going to be here a while. #
  • Having home made steak and blue cheese sauce with @whatsername1983 and @Althalus_Leith :) #
  • dancing to .. . something #
  • I tell thee this, Riverside in a club is an amazing song. #
  • Awesome night in 2 halves. Steak followed by dancing. Tomorrow may be tricky! #

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May

16

Twitter Weekly Updates for 2010-05-16

By pcurd

  • Extremely impressed with @spotify mobile experience. No breaks or interruptions in over an hour of streaming 3G whilst walking. #
  • RT @phil_crabtree: Hmmm, basic iPad costs £429. That's far to much for me to justify spending whilst I still have an iPhone. <- agree #
  • Wow today has been mental. Just doing my 5pm chores now :( another three days at least like this. #
  • Wow I spend 5 hours deep in documentation and suddenly we have a new Prime Minister. Best news all day! #ukelection Go David Cameron! #
  • Dreadfully sorry to all at @RdgGeek -I'm still at work :( I wanted LOLCats :'( @Chris_Alexander #
  • Did I just wait watching BBC News for an hour just to see a handshake, a wave and 20 seconds of smiles? #yes #
  • Right – off to work I guess. Another long day, wish me patience and wakefullness! #
  • I'm on the worlds first artwork made by Twitter users. to JOIN go to http://www.donttellashton.com / Just @donttellashton #
  • .@littlespy more money for the NHS in the coalition policy :) http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk_politics/election_2010/8677088.stm #
  • A wordle of my blog today – I don't talk about politics… much… :-) http://bit.ly/bKOxBI #
  • There's nothing like a server failure the day of an audit to wake you up in the morning :( #
  • The audit is done – It was 99% all me and now I am tired. #
  • RT @Wolfire: The Humble Indie Bundle (pay what you want for five awesome indie games) http://bit.ly/9KASXz #
  • I'm just a little behind in my comic reading… One for @Chris_Alexander on the top :) http://twitpic.com/1nqm69 #
  • RT @phil_crabtree: @PCurd @chopemon don't resist, just let it out. It feels so good… <- That's what she said #twss #
  • 2 copies of Red Dead Redemption up for grabs! follow both @FrugalGaming & @Zavvionline & retweet to enter (UK18+ Only) #

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May

9

Twitter Weekly Updates for 2010-05-09

By pcurd

  • This is too early to be up. Going to trudge to Co-Op for more ground. Must have caffeine! #
  • Reliving my childhood! (@ Wimpy) http://4sq.com/cmVjcL #
  • Dew Status: Found! Happiness Status: Very! #mountaindew http://twitpic.com/1ko3km #
  • Very nearly forgot to buy @XaosWolf dinner. Oops! #thingsthatendinbloodshed #
  • RT @lukesmith: @amykate your probably not use to productivity, what with being a php developer :p <- zing! #
  • Happy Birthday to @bennuk and happy voting day to all! Here's hoping for some change! #
  • RT @amykate: I think I'll be a BBC gal tonight – David Dimbleby will be presenting his eighth general election! <- me too! #
  • Just did the democratic thing – be thankful we CAN vote. #ukvote RG2 #
  • RT @amykate: Want to keep on top of election news? Reading my News Junkie Guide http://bit.ly/aYj499 <- Very good summary of the options! #
  • #ukvote RG2 #
  • Best part of #electionday – no bladdy polls! #ge2010 #ukvote #
  • RT @Ben_Hall: RT @frosty: Great polling station sign: http://is.gd/bWKXh :D /via @lottiotta <- #win #
  • I'm planning my evening – I think nap at 8pm until 10, then food and watch election coverage all night. maybe nap 6am to 9am if I need it. #
  • BBC calling Hung Parliament with Conservative largest party on 307. Mmm. #election2010 #
  • Does Harriet Harmon think we are too stupid to know what an exit poll is?! #election2010 #
  • Wonder if Lib Dems actually will loose seats – even I don't want that! #
  • I remember being in Torbay when Labour took control – seems so recent. I'm getting old! #election2010 #
  • How is gaining 97 seats a failure Alan? #election2010 #
  • The swoosh sound on the swingometer scares me #election2010 #
  • Torbay! My hometown! Get on with the counting! They always rush for the free advertising! True story. #election2010 #
  • .@jamesbmarshall who votes at 10pm anyway! in reply to jamesbmarshall #
  • Sunderland South goes to Labour #election2010 #
  • 12% drop and only 55% turnout. That's poor in a safe seat! 8.4% swing to blue. #election2010 well done Sunderland South #
  • BBC coverage is basically 'go to as many places as possible, hope someone says a time before midnight then make a comment' Love it #ge2010 #
  • I'm loving the top trending topic in the UK (it's a Russell Howard quote for those of you not in the know) http://twitpic.com/1llrp9 #
  • Wait – Lewisham poll station is still open? That makes their votes worthless surely? #ge2010 #
  • RT @moiramillar: @PCurd they had 15 hours to vote – we can't wait forever! maybe the next (hung) parliament should buy everyone watches! #
  • Andrew Marr is LOVING the 3D world #ge2010 #
  • RT @PCurd: Andrew Marr is LOVING the 3D world #ge2010 <- I need a HDTV, that was Jeremy Vine… Oops! #
  • Washington and Sunderland West (I won't do every seat!) goes to Labour #ge2010 #
  • Wow! Blue swing of 11%?! Wow! Must be localised. Turnout up 7% only to 54% … Wonder if new voters are all Conservative? #ge2010 #
  • Watching @EricPickles on the BBC – good job! Very close to the Lord Mandelson. #ge2010 #
  • Oh do shut up Sophie! Haha! #ge2010 #
  • Sunderland Central, most interesting seat so far, goes to Labour on 19k #ge2010 #
  • But 12k for Conservative in Sunderland?!? That's MASSIVE! #ge2010 #
  • Good point Dimbleby – votes made after 10pm are after the exit poll. As I said earlier, I reckon those votes are useless. #ge2010 #
  • Looking forward to hearing @EricPickles view on ballot scandal. #ge2010 #
  • Milliband talking a bit of sense here. Although it's only a bit of sense. Where are the independant analysts BBC? #ge2010 #
  • Hahaha 'slightly squiff' this guy is great! #ge2010 #
  • Ken Clarke is awesome! 'You can't miss a picture of Gordon Brown arriving at his count' (or similar) #ge2010 #
  • If we ever had 100% turn out we wouldn't get results until midday! #ge2010 #
  • BBC suggesting Brighton goes to Green. Good on them! #ge2010 #
  • Did somewhere just go green?! #ge2010 #
  • Ahh it's Sinn Fein I think. #ge2010 #
  • Belfast East lost for DUP! #ge2010 Alliance Party taking with 22% swing #
  • Peter Snow!!!!!!! We miss you!! Let's see what happens if… #ge2010 @amykate #
  • Did Dimbleby just lose the plot there? Seat didn't change! #ge2010 #
  • Tory seat! Kingswood! It's a gain too. #ge2010 That's the first major party gain in England I think. Historian too. 9.4% swing! #
  • And another! Some more southern seats coming in. #ge2010 #
  • Torbay count coming up. I want to see that as a good lib/con seat. #ge2010 #
  • Torbay goes to Liberal Democrats just #ge2010 #
  • Haha massive iPhone fail :) #ge2010 #
  • North Down is essentially a conservative win but under independant. Could be interesting. #ge2010 #
  • Jeremy Vine just stared at the wall – must be Chroma Keyed with faint projection. Weather news technology! #ge2010 #
  • Looks like all those people who said a vote for Liberal Democrats is a vote for Labour might be right… #ge2010 #
  • Kirkcaldy – safest seat in Britain :) #ge2010 #
  • Labour in Tooting? I had hoped that would be Blue. Shame. #ge2010 #
  • Looks like the LD figures from the polls are right. Less LD seats that before, #nickcleggsfault ? (sorry, had to be done) #
  • Montgomeryshire is doing it in Welsh! Well done! #ge2010 #
  • 13% swing away from Mr Cheeky Girl! #
  • Never buy a Technika set top box. It pops up 'do you want to do a guide update' so I select no and it starts anyway and cancel doesn't work! #
  • Carlisle is a good win for the Conservatives #ge2010 6.7% swing #
  • .@m4rko Swindon South is going Conservative. :) #ge2010 #
  • Dozing off here – ah well. Time for sleeping. Such an interesting election. Look forward to papers tomorrow. :) #ge2010 #
  • RT @emmaguy: RT @AndyCallaghan: #letdimblebysleep is the greatest hash tag ever #
  • Last declaration – Torridge and West Devon stays Conservative. Puts them on 307 (exactly what the exit poll said) #ge2010 #
  • I just received a very familiar package.. @jamesbmarshall @Leanne_Jones :-D #

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May

2

Twitter Weekly Updates for 2010-05-02

By pcurd

  • RT @alexwilton: Does anyone in #rdg play keyboard and want to join a function band with paid gigs booked? <- @fringley #
  • I'm considering buying a PS3 soon – Asda do the 120GB Slim for £217 with a game. Is anyone selling one? #
  • Why is my going to bed time inversely related to my wakeup time?! Night all. See you at 7:30 :( #
  • RT @beautifulvenice: @Anie67 the one attempt i tried i couldn't swallow it (don't say anything @PCurd!) that was a mental bloke i think #
  • Drinking tango from an Erdinger glass = poshness #win #
  • Slices of fresh pineapple and a snickers flapjack, that's a meal… right? #breakfast #
  • Can't believe I went to Tesco's last night to buy biscuits and ended up spending £80 on t shirts, pajamas, HDMI cables and forgot biscuits.. #
  • Morning meeting went well (yes I'm behind) and I 'won' the discussion but now have loads of work to do. #Win or #Fail . You decide. #
  • I haven't checked Twitter in 7 hours so I've lost 5 hours worth. Did I miss anything? #toobusy #
  • Bed time! Two more sleeps (and one more day!) until beer festival and 4 day weekend. Boy do I need it. #
  • WTF – @fringley missing the beer festival?!? That's like … @TheForster being nice. #
  • http://open.spotify.com/user/pcurd/playlist/76hDS82N4sDzZbeufoLay5 Spotify playlist: Video Game Music @Spotify playlist! @carocat #
  • RT @amykate: @PCurd on the tube with his @tweetmeme tshirt on, black and white with colour accent http://flic.kr/p/7XeDo1 #
  • RT @dtsn: Some beautiful pictures of the design planning of the Epcot centre http://is.gd/bN55R (via @retroist) @phil_crabtree #
  • Finding a twirl in your desk = #win #
  • My next work phone will be HTC Touch 2 : http://www.htc.com/www/product/touch2/overview.html @beautifulvenice #
  • RT @jamesbmarshall: My problem with exams… http://bit.ly/9wNpQP <- well written post from a current student #
  • Sheffield?! Really?! #leadersdebate #
  • How close to a fight was that! #leadersdebate #
  • I do wish someone would answer a question. Cameron being a bit too political, Brown being smarmy and Clegg avoiding. #
  • I do wish someone would answer a question. Cameron being a bit too political, Brown being smarmy and Clegg avoiding. #leadersdebate #
  • I managed to get to 10am on my day off before connecting to work.. **sigh** #
  • RT @alexforrow: Give me more memcached! http://twitpic.com/1jlri2 <- this is porn to me :-D #
  • First beer of the day – Isle Ale from Isle of Avalon. Very light, slightly fruity. Aftertaste of wood and a dry finish 7/10 #rdgbeerfestival #
  • Bananarama performing at #rdgbeerfest You heard it here first! http://twitpic.com/1jm7hc #
  • Second beer Andechser Weissbier. Fizzy taste with smooth finish, very unusual but very drinkable 7/10 #rdgbeerfest #
  • Third beer is Lupus Lupus from Wolf. A little bitter, a lot citrus. Another unusual beer with a sweet aftertaste. 6/10 #rdgbeerfest #
  • Woo @XaosWolf just won Good Beer Guide 2008 in tombola and gave it to me :) #rdgbeerfest #
  • Forth beer Hung Drawn 'n Portered from North Cotswold. Very treacle – thick and heavy but not too bitter. Quite nice 5/10 #rdgbeerfest #
  • RT @NevilleFenn: Great to meet up with new peeps (@PCurd) at #rdgbeerfest . <- you too! #
  • Considering leaving #rdgbeerfest soon as it is getting wet and I'm tired and a huge baby :) twitterpinion? #
  • Watching Iron Man 2 taking up the whole of row G! (@ Vue Reading) http://4sq.com/6rz1Xw #
  • RT @Leanne_Jones: wii sold! <- the power of Twitter! #
  • RT @SatScenes: Kitten! Everybody say awwwwww: http://twitpic.com/1k3smx Lovely shot from @drewbenn in Washington <- dawwww #
  • Trying to work out if good mood was cause for productive tidy around house day or vice versa. Somewhat tricky to decide. #

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