Twitter Weekly Updates for 2010-03-21

By Phil Leggetter On March 21, 2010 · Leave a Comment

Trying out @moneydashboard. Much better than the Egg Money Manager. Will also be providing feedback. #
Interesting. Firefox 3.6 introduces Personas http://twitpic.com/18qtzd #
Just has some great, almost instant, customer support from @moneydashboard #win #
@wireframebox Yeah. It probably is a response to Google Chrome themes. in reply to wireframebox #
Recommendation on a @Windowsphone? Samsung Omnia 2 and an HTC Imaggio? An input/experience on either for him? via @gannotti #
Got yet another potential piece of #JavaScript consultancy going. Anybody interested in taking on a small paid project? #
@rhyd So far I'm quite excited about how @moneydashboard provides you great visiblity on where your money is going. Will continue to share. in reply to rhyd #
"Technology trends and the job market for 2010" http://bit.ly/dd6qnx < and I agree #
RT @marcusjcarey: This is the worst Apple fanboy ever http://bit.ly/7ICPuJ #yam #
Going to get Ash Chimney Services round over the weekend to see if we can use our fireplaces http://bit.ly/bYW8yn #dundee #
Just logged into Google Wave and got informed that they now do email notifications. Hooray! http://twitpic.com/18rr7z #
"StatusNet is the open source microblogging platform that helps you share and connect in real-time within your own domain" http://status.net #
OStatus lets people on different social networks follow each other. It's transparent to your friends, colleagues and … http://ostatus.org #
@jasonsalas Trying to post a comment on your blog but I can't choose a comment profile. (fixed link) http://twitpic.com/18s0n9 #
webfinger: Personal Web Discovery, making email addresses readable again http://bit.ly/8YWRiJ #
"Response Times: The Three Important Limits" 0.1, 1 and 10 seconds: http://bit.ly/bH1fTn #
RT @ShawnWildermuth: RT @julielermanvt @MicrosoftPress: Free ebook: Prog Windows Phone 7 (Preview), by Charles Petzold! http://ow.ly/1lhdc #
@jasonsalas Seems to be working now so I'm guessing you've fixed it. I'm commenting on and old post but it's relevant to one I've just done. in reply to jasonsalas #
Had to just change a fuse in an old style fuse box. Was very scarey. Time for a cup of tea to calm down. #
@tommyjmquinn Yeah! http://twitpic.com/18u09f in reply to tommyjmquinn #
@jasonsalas I don't use micropreneur in my job title but I do when describing one of the things I do. I can't justify entrepreneur. in reply to jasonsalas #
@jasonsalas heheh. You'll love this then http://bit.ly/aQaH6X ) in reply to jasonsalas #
Ever wondered why dusters are yellow? If not then don't spend any time reading this http://bit.ly/a1nQaf #
Just has the best conversation with our energy supplier (@sseplc/@scottishhydro). Updated plan, recommendations and vouchers. Fantastic! #
@saulegoode Hey, but you may be able to claim some Quite Interesting points at your next dinner party in reply to saulegoode #
Heading into Dundee city centre to meet a friend for lunch #
Not particularly enjoying my first taste of Dundee public transport. Ear phones + shock absorbers definitely required #fb #
http://twitpic.com/18xkkg – Things are improving. Getting a Ketchup lunch. #
We are GO with @O2 broadband. 11 MBS connection speed. Not bad. http://bit.ly/cl1lCt #
RT @alexpuig: 12 Amazing and Creative Javascript Games http://bit.ly/9ePuo7 #Javascript #yam #
@retallicka You back in Hertford? in reply to retallicka #
@sunnisingh @singhys Found your tartan http://bit.ly/c78Hu5 #
@jamesbirchmore The Ferry rocks! in reply to jamesbirchmore #
@jamesbirchmore Oh! Didn't know that. Haven't done all that much exploring as yet. Need to find the time for a wonder. in reply to jamesbirchmore #
@jamesbirchmore Not much feedback about the @opencoffee event in #Edinburgh tomorrow (http://bit.ly/b2FP4v). Do you think we should go? in reply to jamesbirchmore #
@meadowend Yeah, got there in the end. I still think it's a long time to flick a switch in reply to meadowend #
#plan Hackspace Meeting… Wed, Mar 24, 2010 http://plancast.com/a/1zy0 #
@jamesbirchmore Ok, after all that I'm heading through for the @opencoffee Edinburgh event tomorrow. Will be good to catch up at least. in reply to jamesbirchmore #
Packing to head through to Edinburgh for the @opencoffee Edinburgh event tomorrow morning. #
@meadowend I know. Just playing ) It really should be possible to sort it quicker though. It should be just a mouse click. in reply to meadowend #
Heading into Leith to meet up with @jamesbirchmore before heading to the #opencoffee #meetup #
http://twitpic.com/193gjn – The #ESRI UK offices in Edinburgh. An old workplace #fb #
@swanweb @jamesbirchmore will give you a shout when we are back in Leith. in reply to swanweb #
@AdamThornburn Yep. Where you working now? Thought I saw you in the Informatics Build about 10 mins ago in reply to AdamThornburn #
@swanweb What time can you make? We're heading back to Leith now. in reply to swanweb #
In The Shore, Leith. Now to find somewhere to eat #fb #
http://twitpic.com/194bc4 – Decided on the Rose Leaf for lunch #
@ChrisCathcart Was just leaving as you sent that. Will definitely catch up over the next few months. in reply to ChrisCathcart #
@EdinSpotlight Food was very good. Been a few times now and I've heard the breakfasts have really taken off. in reply to EdinSpotlight #
@adamshone They're offices You struggling to find a good venue? in reply to adamshone #
Just created my #Edinburgh twitter list http://bit.ly/csy7IT contains @robbrucemcnair @scottmliddell @EdinSpotlight @ChrisCathcart & growing #
Found a Pyrex percolator in the cupboard to watching this to learn how to use it http://bit.ly/aBwBab #
@Mark_Nicoll New Skill? in reply to Mark_Nicoll #
My old Win7 RC just ran out so I've reinstalled and I'm using http://bit.ly/cYh8ju to install a load of #essential #apps. #
@Mark_Nicoll Ah! It looked a bit too complicated and long winded so I used instant. Maybe tomorrow in reply to Mark_Nicoll #
RT @CaplinTech: Platformability post by @ian_alderson – Tech Talk – Behaviour Driven Development http://bit.ly/d0h0AC #
Just been chatting to @nickwsmith about #emotio Very exciting. I think it's going to be huge: http://emot.io/ #
@swanweb I just helped Nick out with a basic REST API. I think he added that temporarily to be nice in reply to swanweb #
RT @codek1: @leggetter How about an optional browser plugin, so people can say how they feel about any website!< yep good idea #emotio #
@christina_jones I just helped Nick out a bit a few months ago. I still work for @CaplinTech. in reply to christina_jones #
http://twitpic.com/19cdce – Going to try out some brodies (http://www.brodies1867.co.uk) coffee #
@thetimmorgan No probs. Interesting subject and great set of technologies. in reply to thetimmorgan #
The brodies 1867 coffee is lovely but my videoing skills have plenty of room for improvement http://qik.com/video/5549488 #
RT @ChrisCathcart: I just installed @Zemanta on http://bit.ly/9XfhER – the chrome plugin makes everything so easy. < really good idea! #
http://twitpic.com/19e3da – Randon item question. Anybody know what this is for? #fb #
@detyro Oh dear! I think it's your bedtime. in reply to detyro #
RT @Mark_Nicoll: @leggetter plate stand < Ah! Yep, you are right. That'll be it. RE: http://bit.ly/c6LPPe #
@meadowend @detyro @Mark_Nicoll You wouldn't believe I was considering it a device to help you take your shoes off. I surprise even myself! in reply to meadowend #
Just read this about the @O2 broadband router http://bit.ly/c6sjgg More than slightly concerning. Think I'll use my own router. #
Watched this video by @dspark talking to @jeffpulver. Great to see such passion and understanding http://bit.ly/8XLlrF #
RT @patrickmyles: Jetty 8.0.0M0 released, with WebSocket support and built on Servlet 3.0 http://bit.ly/b0ymfN #tech #
RT @bombaylives: Incredible imaginations! http://post.ly/Ts2Q < hehheh! Brilliant! #
Time for my 2nd coffee of the day and then a blog article on using #fidder to help develop #crossdomain capable #javascript web applications #
@nickwsmith #bestcompanyever I know you mean it but I'm sure you are stirring a bit too ) in reply to nickwsmith #
RT @nickwsmith: RT @GetEmotio We're looking for an awesome Web Developer! http://emot.io/jobs/ #job #Ruby #London #Barcelona #
RT @ukmsdn: Blog @mtaulty: Silverlight 4 Beta to Silverlight 4 RC? http://bit.ly/9hb7eU | Full details here: http://bit.ly/9cZgDJ #yam #
I'm fed up of Flash using too much CPU and heating up my laptop. Maybe this is one reason why #Flash may die? #
@retallicka I do like flash, and I did quite a bit of ActionScript development recently, but the CPU problem is a pain. in reply to retallicka #
RT @DaylightGambler: #followfriday In 2 weeks time I will be walking and camping for 13 days in aid of MS – follow the action: @offasdyke4ms #
http://twitpic.com/19k0jr – Walking by the water on the way to getting measured up for my wedding kilt #fb #
http://twitpic.com/19r5wg – Just had our chimneys swept by Ash Chimney Services (http://ashchimneyservices.co.uk) #
@_Spakman Has been a while! #OpenCoffeeClub was reasonably good. Met @objo who clearly knows his tech and spread the work about a project. in reply to _Spakman #
@thetimmorgan Thanks. Getting married on May 22nd ) in reply to thetimmorgan #
@elijahmanor Thanks for the tweet! in reply to elijahmanor #
@JRGarcia Congratulations and goodluck! in reply to JRGarcia #
Spent a bit of time reminiscing on the Lemon #Amiga #games website http://bit.ly/dlAVbS #
Going to start scanning all non-junk email I receive and recycling the paper straight away. #
@jamesbirchmore Get out before it blows! in reply to jamesbirchmore #
@thedenial I actually had to "borrow" a scanner from my Mum since there were no Win7 drivers for my old one. Area that requires improvement. in reply to thedenial #
@martintyler Ah! Yep, I probably just meant mail ) in reply to martintyler #
RT @suborb: Never has a lager stubby tasted so good. Hot tired and confused abt limestone. < aren't we all :-s #
RT @shs96c: Neat. .Net needs this. RT @jimevansmusic Finally got the Crane browser project off the ground. http://bit.ly/9oM1Ty #yam #