Friday, May 28, 2010

#wheniwasafreshman

Just in time for the annual tradition we call "high school graduation" Twitter has a new Trending Topic: #wheniwasafreshman.

Here are a few samples. Maybe you can add your own....

@RealWizKhalifa #wheniwasafreshman my girlfriend was in college

@MARLONLWAYANS #wheniwasafreshman I was so skinny I could pick a lock with my body

@TheKillerTruth #Wheniwasafreshman we didn't have myspace,facebook or twitter...we had www.GoHomeAndActuallyTalkToYourFriendsInPerson.com

@camillatts #wheniwasafreshman oh, wait, I am a freshman.

@4everDanni #wheniwasafreshman we walked EVERYWHERE unless we was headin downtown than we hit up the good ol' metro

@OhEmGeeJhoMarie #Wheniwasafreshman I looked like I shoulda still been in elementary school

@BlackBeauty561 #WhenIwasAfreshman I was scared outta my mind, If I only knew then what I know now. Were all just people.

@maryamx3 #wheniwasafreshman .. wait .. i'll be one soon .. should I be scared?

Thursday, May 27, 2010

SATC 2 becoming an even bigger hit on the Twitter

Are you a fan of "Sex and the City?" Perhaps not so surprisingly, you are not alone. The Twitter universe is awash with Tweets about the new film coming out. Women in major metropolitan areas are signing up for special group packages involving private screenings, "flirtini's" and excessive pampering...

Almost makes me want to see the movie. Almost.

@LOVEFiLM Doesn't get much more chick-flick than SATC2. So, as an antidote, what's the blokiest film ever made? Zulu... Heat... Con Air...?

@linseeey I wanna see SATC2!!

@iheartBleu EVERYBODY: Twittlets,, i created a page in facebook named T.I.P.E ( this is pure entertainment) Please do check it out. Hugs #persia satc2

@posh44 RT @ConsignmentDiva: My #SATC2 / Memorial Day weekend has officially started! Kicking off tonight with the (cont) http://tl.gd/1h2198

@KristynTweets Up too early, three hours of sleep is gunna kill me this afternoon!Bright side SATC2 was great, different then i expected but still good!

@MercedesAM Loved SATC2, & i surprisingly enjoyed the side drama. Silly broads...

@erikgwilson Here's @ebertchicago review of #SATC2, the greatest movie ever made....let you tell it. http://bit.ly/cjtw92

Wednesday, May 26, 2010

Art Linkletter dies, becomes Trending Topic on Twitter

Art Linkletter, popular television host in the 1950's and 1960's has died. He was only 97. Linkletter became famous for his interviews with small children, "Kids say the darnedest things."
Although he didn't have a Twitter account, he has become a Trending topic on the ubiquitous micro-blogging website....

@Alyssa_Milano Rest in peace, Art Linkletter. Video of some classic moments from "Kids Say the Darndest Things": http://is.gd/cqotn

@cnnbrk Art Linkletter, easygoing host of radio and TV's “House Party,” has died. http://on.cnn.com/btqSG2

@LadyJE RIP Art Linkletter

@newsbulletin CNN: Art Linkletter, the easygoing, smooth-voiced emcee famed for his long-running hosting gigs of the radio and t... http://bit.ly/aCRT1M

@tmh_news Legendary broadcaster Art Linkletter is dead at 97: Art Linkletter, the easygoing, smooth-voiced emcee famed for h... http://bit.ly/aCRT1M

@AspiringMedia RT @BrianCalvert Art Linkletter dies at home at the age of 97. He was behind "Kids Say The Darndest Things,"

@raculfright_13 Art Linkletter is dead.. Call Collect :(

@877panamdt Boomer Alert: Art Linkletter dead! Anyone else remember him? #baby boomers

Tuesday, May 25, 2010

Geeks wear it well

If you consider yourself a Geek, today is your day to shine like the diamond you are. May 25 is Geek Pride Day and Twitter is alive with the sound of Geeks promoting their specialness....


@despinavardas everyday is geek pride day for me, haha :)

@missjdot33 geek pride day?? what the hell is wrong with the world?

@topix_sci_tech Wear your geekiness on Geek Pride Day: May 25, 2010 is Geek Pride Day 2010. While in high school, you may not have... http://bit.ly/dfxjcU

@Dan_Cunha e mais importante que o Geek Pride hoje também é o Free tax Day #freetaxday

@cook1097 To all my fellow geeks. Happy Geek Pride day. LOL. Raise your light sabers, grab your phasers, and lets head for a beer in the Tardis. :)

@GSNOodles Happy Geek/Nerd Pride Day 2010 & #towelday! Make sure you hug your favorite geek or nerd today :D #geekpride

@zinaida21 Look around. Geeks rule. Geek pride, yayyyyyyyy:)

@hek718 wow, its also Geek Pride day... I'd like to think that I'm proud of being a geek everyday.

Monday, May 24, 2010

'Lost' finale goes Twitter-Trending

If you (like me) didn't watch Lost when it was on regularly, you probably didn't watch the finale. That doesn't mean you can escape it, however. 'Lost' has invaded the Twitter-verse and is now a Trending topic. #lostfinale
Or maybe this is only happening in an alternate universe....

@mundanetrivia The final message of Lost: dogs are awesome. #lostfinale

@torrentielle Ok. I may have cried. A lot. But it was totally worth it. Except for the last 5 min, but I'm willing to let it slide. Awesome. #lostfinale

@maarionete Não assisti nenhum capítulo, mas pelo visto, #lostfinale foi péssimo! HAHAHA

@simplyjuanita Still ruminating on The End. I loved the ending for what it was, and yet I understand the disappointment that many feel. #lostfinale #lost

@dailyhipster The #Lostfinale was a 4.5 hour vindication of long hair and stubble. #hipster.

@Lynette_78 Thats it. Its over. I'm all cried out. Amazing show. Love it. #lostfinale

@killthcreed If they were gonna end on that note, I would have preferred if they finished at the end of season 5!! #lostfinale

Friday, May 21, 2010

Rand Paul stirs the Twitter-Pot

Republican Senate candidate Rand Paul of Kentucky has been a hot topic lately. Even before his questionable comments about the Civil Rights Act.
Now he's a trending topic on Twitter.

@MrNoface @she_the_law Given this new info coming out about Rand Paul, if he gets elected in the general (even in KY), I'll be sincerely shocked.

@marianliz Rand Paul on BP: "sometimes accidents just happen" ?! http://bit.ly/9Jq40f

@RHochdorf Rand Paul - Says 64 Civil Rights Act is too broad. Private business should be able to discriminate. He said what he meant to say. Scary.

@bmenezes Get ready for life under Tea Klan rule: Pundit Stossel agrees with Rand Paul, OK to allow businesses to be racist http://shar.es/mYf64

@Bobblespeak Rand Paul is concerned about the distinction between private and public property. For example, a uterus is public property.

@DanHealthFiles WATCH: Rand Paul Defends Discrimination Remarks http://url4.eu/3cxnA

@wlmitchell MT @lehmannchris: Can't wait to see what batshit controversy Rand Paul ignits next.

Thursday, May 20, 2010

Olympic mascots are revealed...unfortunately

London will host the 2012 Olympics. Unfortunately they decided to create and promote two of the strangest mascots ever conceived. But don't take my word for it, just ask the Twitterverse....

@ladygagap OK just looked at London's Olympic Mascots and they look horrible and scary, what's with ze ONE-EYE? Creeps me.

@kisses_pat I dont know what to think of the London Olympic Mascots. The new teletubbies?

@ims Maybe it's because the Olympic mascots look a little like modern day robots that I like them so much? I like the stories behind them too.

@gilesrafol So I just wake up and check news...And I see the most hideous #Olympic mascots ever. #Go London2012, yikes... http://yhoo.it/cJIc79

@rchong Hey London, your 2012 Olympic mascots are stupid. http://bit.ly/aSumiH

@BillyTakahashi One eye?! “@xxcalmo: ロンドン五輪変キャラ誕生アニメ。 Why are London's 2012 Olympic mascots so strange looking? | http://su.pr/3WOC3E

@ClayStThomas I've never seen animated porn, but I would imagine it would have to look a lot like the 2012 British Olympic Mascots http://ow.ly/1NBe9

@BPMacKenzie The London Olympic mascots are revealed... what were they thinking??? http://su.pr/83A4ai

Wednesday, May 19, 2010

Are you Googling Google?

Google is expected to make some major announcements today, possibly concerning the Android O/S. You can keep track of the action by following the Tweets of those who are there...assuming Twitter doesn't give you the #FailWhale due to overcapacity....

@DROIDdeezy watching google i/o i guess. i'm sure they won't announce anything exciting

@timwhitlock watching a ..erm... WaveCast? from Google I/O http://goo.gl/fb/LuxE8

@vpetersson Google I/O Keynote is starting now. Watch the live stream here: http://www.youtube.com/GoogleDevelopers

@dotliner 研究室に古から伝わるプログラム直さなきゃなんだけどクソ訳分からないことになってるから Google I/O 見る http://www.youtube.com/GoogleDevelopers

@mtg101 Google I/O needs more power sockets! #googleio

@playr Clicker launches internet video guide based on HTML5 at Google I/O http://bit.ly/93rDfO >vb

@domoprince Oh how did I miss hearing about Google I/O?

@PierreTran #io2010 Google I/O keynore, c'est parti ! I/O stands for Input/Output and Innovation/Open

Tuesday, May 18, 2010

Why you might be single

Ever wonder why you might still be single? Twitter has the answer....


@KneelMyPadawan
If you agree with most of what Chilli from TLC is saying #thatswhyyoursingle

@iRapedDrake Ladies who Think Der Barbies #ThatsWhyYourSingle

@Grandad_BD Most Of us Don't know the Meaning of Compromise and Sacrifice #ThatsWhyYourSingle

@FreshMcfly You show Twitter groupies more love than people who supposed to matter. #thatswhyyoursingle

@KrysterBlake88 U go to the bar and make out with anybody who's willing #ThatsWhyYourSingle

@mylizaaaa you ask every girl you go out with.. if you can twitpic her.. #ThatsWhyYourSingle

@TPoetic you're shocked that real men still exist and didn't know how to treat one #thatswhyyoursingle

Monday, May 17, 2010

Indiana news on Twitter

Indiana Business Journal, Fort Wayne Journal Gazette and of course, The News-Banner, are just a few of the Indiana local and regional news sources you can find on Twitter. You cn also find profiles for a number of Indiana businesses, large and small, and individual news reporters.

@IBJnews IPL resumes wind farm project http://ht.ly/1M0Gf

@ScLoHo So much for lunch... RT @CBSNews: Burgers, Fries May Worsen Asthma, Study Finds http://bit.ly/96bLcx

@indianalawblog Ind. Gov't. - Twenty special funds diverted in crisis: Niki Kelly of the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette has a story to... http://bit.ly/a3KLdU

@JGfortwayne FWCS says farewell to 135 retirees #FortWayne http://www.journalgazette.net/article/20100514/LOCAL0402/100519758

@Newssentinel IRS strikes back in 23-count indictment for Huntertown man: A Huntertown man who federal authorities say earned mo... http://bit.ly/99DsbV

@RyanElijah 22-year-old arrested for weekend murder in Huntington. http://www.indianasnewscenter.com/news/local/93927234.html

@newsbanner Fresh video now posted at the Blog Bank: Lady Tigers honor alumni and seniors at Saturday's game

@NextIndiana #scholarships Indiana Wesleyan http://ow.ly/1M4ih #nextindiana

Friday, May 14, 2010

Twitter goes International!

As a sign of the increased international popularity of Twitter check out today's trending topics: Bonamana, Garzon, Chong Wei, Daebak and #sujucomeback.
I have no idea what any of these topics are about. I just think it's cool to be included in the conversation.

@JingerYeoh Sukira & Bonamana DAEBAK!

@chae040592 Lee Chong Wei jadi trending,, daebak deh uri oppa.. dari singapura itu^^

@CrisCris24 @MaruliMayorga Al final han suspendido a Garzon????? Q fuerte me parece!!!!!

@deimler Otia!! #Garzon es Trending Topic mundial

@CarmelaRios Y mi pausa Garzon: natillas con autentica galleta Maria Fontaneda!!!! http://tweetphoto.com/22367757

@thebellafactor Malaysia's Chong Wei is on the trending topic!!! woohooo!! xD

@liazhrh gasik banget masa di TT ada chong wei?kenapa engga lin dan aja-__-

@yanadesu @taykiwie haha tu la. chong wei pun ada kat TT.

@genepigggg Kyu's slide~~ >#Sujucomeback

@heyangel Third track, Super Junior KRY's song :D #sujucomeback

@DongBangSuper @TVXQ_Junior cũng đỡ kể EunHae là cười à^^ #sujucomeback bonamana

Wednesday, May 12, 2010

First date: your thoughts?

So, you went on your first date with someone special.Or maybe just someone you hoped would be special. Nothing better to do after a first date than come home and tell all your friends how horrible it was, right?
Just ask the Twitter: #firstdatethoughts

@Tyrese4ReaL #firstdatethoughts... How did you NOT notice that your NECK is 5 shades DARKER than the makeup you put on your FACE..??

@GaryJBusey #FirstDateThoughts She said she looks like Jennifer Lopez but, to me, she looks more like @GeorgeLopez.

@InkdupGTB #FirstDateThoughts She has a smile to die for

@friskaruslim #firstdatethoughts ntar pulang, ditanyain papi ga ya? :p

@MrYesirrr #firstdatethoughts did she 4get she was comin on a date

@Mr1125 #FirstDateThoughts who she think she is ordering the most expensive plate...she better look at the appetizers

@YdotFAMOUS #firstdatethoughts Wat the hell does she have Mase for??

@bieberblastiing #firstdatethoughts , this guy is NOTHING like Justin Bieber....... NEXT!

Tuesday, May 11, 2010

What are YOU listening too? #np

#np is the hashtag you use on Twitter to let folks know what music you are listening too. It's a great way to find new friends and new tunes.
And it's an easy search. Just look for #np.
'Nuff said.

@Meithanks #np paparazi - lady gaga

@nasyaaaaiga #np glee - my life would suck without you

@RizkaBelieber #np pitbull - i know you want me

@latipung #np adele- chasing pavements

@jovitwelve #np fly with me. Aaaaa #IndonesiaStillWantsJonas !!!

@deavytry mtv asia #np down - jay sean ft lil wayne

@HES_MY_DRUG #NP R-KELLY - HALF ON A BABY

@maryonyx #np I made it - Iceberg slim ft #dagrin :'(

Monday, May 10, 2010

Twitter hacked! (What's new)

Everyone's favorite punching bag got hit again. Not sure why folks keep picking on Twitter. If you don't like it, don't use it.
Despite my disdain for bullies, I must mention they have struck again. This time folks on twitter found their Following/Follower count reduced to '0'.
So much for all that hard work attracting Followers. Twitter is right now working on a fix. In the meantime, the topic is trending....


@Trendy_Searcher And as predicted... Following 0 is trending!

@Erica530 RT @skeetonmytwitts: whoa the twitter hack thing is crazeee now everybodys following 0 and has 0 followers

@gaberuane Following 0. At least the hack has left the followers/following functionality intact. Just reads as 0... #hack

@rajkashana RT@mashable Twitter says "follow/unfollow is temporarily offline while we fix a bug." - http://bit.ly/9dRK6z #Following 0 @Beatzfodayz

@MAJUSA57 el gobierno no aguanto la mecha 0 following, 0 folowers

@StayAdventurous Yes. The end of the world as we know it? RT @jetsetfarryn @deacondoesdc Is anyone else's Twitter account showing 0 following / 0 followers?

@BlackSoap247 It get's worse....if you were following someone with a private profile, you cant see their tweets at all (Following 0)

@keiaraa RT @Martianajanae: wait if I'm following 0 people ; how am I seeing everyone tweets on my timeline ??????????? #twitter!!!! >:o

WormholeRiders Chuckles RT @becsaysrawr: It's not the end of the world you have 0 following / 0 followers. We all started out like this anyway. ¬¬

Friday, May 7, 2010

Follow the election in England via Twitter.

Hastag #ge2010 has the latest election results in England.

From local Members of Parliament to the Prime Minister himself, yesterday was a big day.
It's a crucial election for those across the pond. Labour and Conservatives and Liberal Democrats; it seems a mess to Americans, but the folks on Twitter seem to have it all sorted out....

@macronencer RT @sharkwald: Brown: "Take it slowly Nick; as long as you need." Cam: "Lets get this done ASAP!" Clearly, Brown is the more sensitive lover. #ge2010

@drbillasu RT @timeshighered: #voteHE song of the day: I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For - U2 #ge2010

@triggernometry RT @jamiekitson: under proportional representation the BNP would have 12 seats. Just sayin'. #ge2010

@dancing_geek Off to eat and read books about personal courage and probability (2 diff. books). Anything to stop me thinking about #GE2010 for a minute.

@svejky End of the strong party system? Really? I hope so but I find it difficult to believe. #ge2010

@infostamp RT @islandessays: #ge2010 New blog post: Why events in Europe 50 years ago contributed to today's hung parliament: http://bit.ly/99cfx3
@CateyMaxx RT @UncleMarvo: RT @bigajm: Clegg would call Brown, but the phone's broken at No10. #ge2010 <<>

@OrangeySky RT @SweetToothUK: RT @laurafleur @furcoat @mzendle: Lib Dems get 6.6m votes & 53 seats,Labour get 8.4m votes & 252 seats. Our voting system is broken.#ge2010

@jonboy112 Is it safe to come back on here yet or are people still talking #ge2010 ??.

@Brit_outofwater It is funny to me how surprised my American friends are that we actually have to hand count all the votes and can't just call it. #ge2010

Thursday, May 6, 2010

Nashville flood damage

Music City USA has been inundated with water the past few days. As the flooding recedes, residents return to homes and businesses to see what they can salvage.
You can keep up with the situation right now on Twitter...photos, video and first-hand accounts:

@littlefluffycat RT @RL_Stine: Check this out: Writers trying to raise money for Nashville... http://dothewritethingfornashville.blogspot.com/

@PrestonEhrler Tech Entrepreneurs Set Up Their Own War Room For Nashville F http://om.ly/jFLL

@AP_Video AP Video: Waters Recede to Show a Ruined Nashville http://bit.ly/cHDxG8

@daviddavismusic Praying for friend @stephengause and all those in my hometown of music. Nashville, TN

@msollid Oh man... Nashville images via Michelle. I love that city. Images of the Opryland hotel atrium got me the most... :( http://bit.ly/cNoAYL

@alliworthington RT @michellemalkin: Nashville flood relief telethon tonite hosted by Vince Gill & Friends. Info here: http://is.gd/bWYB8

@hazeltrack RT @McCainBlogette: I am really surprised to see how the mainstream media is pretty much ignoring the massive flooding in Nashville...

Wednesday, May 5, 2010

Happy Cinco de Mayo!

Today is May 5, and as many of us already know, the celebration known as Cinco de Mayo!

Holidays are a great time to visit Twitter. Share traditional recipes, decorating and party tips; and see how other people are enjoying the holiday.

@SeattleMaven Happy Cinco de Mayo everyone! Need a few suggestions on where to spend time today to celebrate? I'll be sharing ideas all day! #Seattle

@Nina_Ramon RT @songza: Feliz Cinco De Mayo! Here's a festive playlist for your dancing + listening pleasure: http://bit.ly/9JjkFl / :-D

@ImSuchABarbz any excuse to drink huh lol RT @TheeBestJess: Happy Cinco de Mayo! :D

@thefeistymom Happy Cinco de Mayo Amigos & Amigas! Is it too early for a margarita???

@melissabufford Happy Cinco De Mayo. Are you getting a workout in before you head out to celebrate? If so, share with us how you... http://bit.ly/cRDoLr

@sportsbloggers @Kodysportskornr: Happy Cinco De Mayo, Check out my new blog post blasting Tom Hicks http://bit.ly/b6QtKB #rang... http://twurl.nl/pxxspf

@atlanticcape Happy Cinco de Mayo! Watch this video to learn about the significance of this holiday. http://bit.ly/aH7WbA

@Companion_Pets Happy Cinco de Mayo and National Hoagie day! Anyone eating something yummy today?

@daysleeping i realise that it is really only celebrated in the U.S. (and Puebla in Mexico), but HAPPY CINCO DE MAYO!!!

Tuesday, May 4, 2010

Time Square makes Trends on twitter

An SUV loaded with explosives is the latest trending topic on Twitter. And for good reason.
The suspect has been caught, but the fact it was a relatively simple thing to happen and only a set of circumstances prevented a tragedy is obviously on the minds of many people...

@Fabienne4Life RT @elonjames: Times Square terrorist had hand drawn maps of the 4,5.6 train lines? Um, did he know we print those and give them out for free?

@postcrescent FBI looking for terror ties after arrest in Times Square bomb attempt, Obama says. http://twurl.nl/zqplqx

@harrisjalil Faisal Shahzad, Times Square bomb suspect, arrested on board plane for Dubai - Times Online: http://bit.ly/9duKEe via @addthis

@JRitzy RT @JediMaster_OPS: I somehow doubt that Bloomberg would be whining about having 'backlash' if the Times Square bomber was a teapartier.

@meNovalee RT @cnnlive: Attorney General Eric Holder gives an update on the Times Square bombing attempt at 1p ET. Watch it here live: http://cnn.com/live

@Vinnie_Vega Pakistani authorities have arrested two people in connection with the failed bombing in Times Square - Wash. Post $$ /via @Street_Insider

@noelle1969 RT @DDDBU: When asked, neighbors of the Times Square suspect said he was a quiet man, a great guy and pretty much da bomb.

Monday, May 3, 2010

Oil Spill in Gulf a hot topic on Twitter

As Gulf Coast residents scramble to protect their coastline and livelihoods from the impending oil slick brought on by the oil rig disaster that claimed 11 lives and continues to pump 5,000 barrels of crude oil a day into the protected waters, Twitter reports, ReTweets and shares news of the tragedy...

@jessicagerhardt Sad. RT @TIME: See the latest pictures from the oil spill in the Gulf | http://su.pr/73BL9Q

@newsgirl04 This #Oil Spill is stressin me out! #BP needs 2 clean this ish up! Oil is still spewing :( Shout out to all my fam & people in the BOOT!!!

@raisinglovies So disgusted. Gulf oil spill TRIPLED in size over three days (frightening video simulation) http://huff.to/ci7ZBY RT@huffingtonpost

@BeingPrepared Gulf Coast Oil Spill Update: HD View of a Supersized Problem - NBC Bay Area http://bit.ly/dgEe3h

@kworkmanflood Fast Company: Infographic of the Day: The Gulf of Mexico Oil Spill Will Be Bigger Than: http://bit.ly/dgsBUx Full http://bit.ly/boCg69

@miaminewsnow State Activates Emergency Line For Oil Spill Info http://dlvr.it/lbk1

@sklaman BP Oil Spill, seen from space: http://www.wired.com/images_blogs/wiredscience/2010/04/gulf_oil_spill_3a.jpg

@cindymean BP chief executive says company is 'absolutely responsible' for cleaning up Gulf of Mexico oil spill - http://bit.ly/9YSxUL