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This week on Twitter for 2010-02-07

7th February 2010, 08:59 pm

@MarkSheppard Um…thanks….I think. in reply to MarkSheppard #
The Road to Macworld – Joe Kissell Previews His Many and Varied Sessions at Macworld 2010, on MacVoices http://is.gd/7tZ77 #
The Road to Macworld: John Welch Discusses Five IT-Related Sessions & the Value Macworld Provides to Pros, on MacVoices http://is.gd/7ydSJ #
Adam and Tonya Engst and Andy Ihnatko Review the Amazon/Macmillan Skirmish and Discuss the iPad, on MacNotables http://is.gd/7ys6v #
@stephenchan Tomorrow morning if all goes well. Anxious? in reply to stephenchan #
@stephenchan LOL…like to keep you on the edge of your seat. in reply to stephenchan #
@tedlandau I'd be happy to aim an iChat camera at my TV set for you. in reply to tedlandau #
@tedlandau I'm well versed in low-tech solutions to high tech problems. in reply to tedlandau #
Adam and Tonya Engst and Andy Ihnatko Examine the iPad In Depth, on MacNotables http://is.gd/7CNZu #
The Road to Macworld – Nick Floro Discusses The Wide Variety of His Macworld Sessions, on MacVoices http://is.gd/7CZCq #
The Road to Macworld – Adam Christianson on His Home Theater Session and the Podcaster Meetup, on MacVoicesTV http://is.gd/7DC4f #
@Matt_Wade Thaniks! Video was captured in Skype, then edited in Final Cut. in reply to Matt_Wade #
Ted Landau’s Evaluation of The iPad, on MacNotables http://is.gd/7GxH6 #
The Road to Macworld – Eating It Up in San Francisco! (Restaurant recommendation edition), on MacVoices
http://is.gd/7I5MU #Macworld2010 #
@Matt_Wade Not yet, Matt…but one never knows what the future holds. in reply to Matt_Wade #
The Road to Macworld – Bryan Chaffin Discusses His Macworld 2010 Plans and his iPad Impressions, on MacVoicesTV http://bit.ly/csZQP5 #
Joe Kissell’s Mac Security Bible Uses Common Sense Approach to a Difficult Subject, on MacVoices http://bit.ly/cQSIeF #
MacVoices Group Update – Macworld 2010 Appearances, Contests and One More Restaurant Recommendation http://bit.ly/aD31p4 #

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This week on Twitter for 2010-01-31

31st January 2010, 08:59 pm

@MarkSheppard Thanks! Really appreciate that. Credit goes to the panelists who are always amazing. in reply to MarkSheppard #
Christopher Breen Previews His iPhone SuperSession and Macworld’s Ask The Editors, on MacVoicesTV http://is.gd/70aL0 #
The Road to Macworld 2010– Adam Engst Discusses The Email Client Showdown Session and Why He Switched, on MacVoices http://is.gd/75sdh #
@Surfbits No, but it is on my list of things to try. I hate having to take up that much space on my MBP drive; an external would be perfect. in reply to Surfbits #
@Surfbits Exactly. Just need to find the time to do it. in reply to Surfbits #
@Surfbits Someone wanted to dump them. (Sorry…was too good to resist) in reply to Surfbits #
The Road to Macworld – Mark Fuccio of Drobo On Their Macworld Video Contest and Their Booth Schedule, on MacVoices http://is.gd/79J7X #
MacRoundtable live! Right now, on Ustream! Join us! http://bit.ly/aoLGxw #
The MacJury of @macgenie, @flargh, @jgamet, @joekissell, @DonMcAllister, Judges The iPad http://is.gd/7bLCw #
An extra-large Mac Roundtable discusses the iPad. http://bit.ly/bM7PEZ #
@gedeon Add "manipulating content" and it goes to 110%. in reply to gedeon #
Chuck La Tournous Delivers A Different Perspective on The iPad, on MacVoices http://is.gd/7dR5t #
@donmcallister Do NOT say "10 days left" again, please. #
@donmcallister No…just don't say that too many times. in reply to donmcallister #
@johnfbraun Just backtracked and saw your news. Sorry to hear it, but fresh starts are often good. Hang in there. #
MacVoices Update – Macworld 2010 Contests, Your Favorite San Francisco Restaurants and More http://is.gd/7hWp4 #
The Road to Macworld – Ron Diamond Demystifies iPhone App Development, on MacVoices http://is.gd/7iu6S #

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This week on Twitter for 2010-01-24

24th January 2010, 08:59 pm

@Ihnatko Damn…because if I use the phrase, I care. in reply to Ihnatko #
@bldngnerd Does the group have a web site yet? #
@bldngnerd Who/where should I send people to if they're interested? in reply to bldngnerd #
@bldngnerd Ummm..that will be the URL for the IC/NL/Coralville Mac Users Group??? in reply to bldngnerd #
@bldngnerd LOL…no problem! Congrats on starting a new group!!!! in reply to bldngnerd #
Joe Kissell Updates ‘Take Control of Running Windows on a Mac,' on MacVoices http://is.gd/6ASkE #
@jack_welch Wonder what the chances are of getting things back to center, and cutting way back on knee-jerk partisanship? in reply to jack_welch #
Social Networking in the Age of Earthquake Relief and Late Night TV Wars, contemplated by The MacJury http://is.gd/6FQU1 #
The Road to Macworld – Peter Cohen Profiles The iPhone App Business Development and Marketing Symposium, on MacVoices http://is.gd/6I673 #
Bob “Dr. Mac” LeVitus on Incredible iPhone Apps for Dummies, Kindle Apps and What Makes Macworld Cool, on MacNotables http://is.gd/6OwrK #
My iPhone is part of @MacSparky's Home Screen series today. http://bit.ly/6RKZqM #

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This week on Twitter for 2010-01-17

17th January 2010, 08:59 pm

Joe Kissell Takes Control of Easy Mac Backups, on MacVoices http://is.gd/64Hdl (and be sure to check out the new MacVoices web site design!) #
@BodyofBreen Your birthday? Who knew! Hope you celebrate in grand fashion! Wine! Song! Or whatever… in reply to BodyofBreen #
@BarryP13 Strange; try re-downloading it. I just re-upped a new copy, although it should have been exactly the same. in reply to BarryP13 #
@BarryP13 Still not sure what was happening. Thanks for the heads up. Hey, send me your email address to chuck at macvoices.com., will you? in reply to BarryP13 #
MacVoices Group update: New web site design, new iPhone app, MacVoices t-shirts and MacVoice on Macworld 2010 community. http://is.gd/687Fh #
Product Profile: The Kodak Zi8 Pocket Video Camera, on MacVoicesTV http://is.gd/68isB #
@gedeon Agreed. No one is talking about NBC's and Leno's failure at 10 in this mess. in reply to gedeon #
@jsnell Remember what NBC did to Letterman? They tried to have their cake and eat it too.. Deja vu? in reply to jsnell #
@jsnell Amazing that they couldn't predict how bad they would look. Kudos to #Conan for calling them on it. in reply to jsnell #
@scottaw It amazes me about how fickle they are. If something doesn't work 110% almost immediately, they cancel or juggle. in reply to scottaw #
Tonya Engst on the State of Ebook Publishing and What It Needs to Evolve, on MacNotables http://is.gd/6c3II #
@ErikBernskiold First day or two back is always the toughest. in reply to ErikBernskiold #
@jsnell Supporting MW writer: Just had a new adapter for my MBP delivered because of frayed cord. in reply to jsnell #
@GlennF For the hassle and the price, FedEx your luggage to your hotel. in reply to GlennF #
@tomdar2 Yeah…the audio file was corrupted in upload. Try downloading a new copy from iTunes; I killed the old one and replaced it. in reply to tomdar2 #
@tmasteve Are you competing for th 11:35 time slot too? in reply to tmasteve #
@tmasteve That's good…because it isn't going to be with jokes like that. (rim shot) in reply to tmasteve #
Daisy Whitney Talks Macs, Developing Your Media Skills, and the Upcoming NATPE Show in Las Vegas, on MacVoices http://is.gd/6fOpE #
Outstanding summary of late-night situation by @Ihnatko http://bit.ly/4FsVuv #
@MikeWright101 The movie was good; the book was much better. in reply to MikeWright101 #
@Surfbits You slacker, you. in reply to Surfbits #
@Surfbits I was referring to the 25 petabyte system you were referencing. in reply to Surfbits #
@Surfbits Forget Pathfinder…just hire yourself an IT department. in reply to Surfbits #
@Surfbits Well…yeah…two Drobos with 6 TB each and more external and raw drives than I'll admit to. in reply to Surfbits #
@Surfbits LOL…*one* of the addictions. in reply to Surfbits #
@CntrySigns Move it to the top of the list. You won't be disappointed. in reply to CntrySigns #
Jeff Gamet On His Trip to CES, Steve Balmer’s Keynote and Products That Aren’t, on MacVoicesTV http://is.gd/6jXFz #
Ted Landau Wraps Up CES, Talks 3D TV, and Protecting Your Hearing on a Plane, on MacNotables http://is.gd/6k8jU #
@BarryP13 Shhhh…no one is supposed to know about that. in reply to BarryP13 #

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This week on Twitter for 2010-01-10

10th January 2010, 08:59 pm

RT @adamengst: Posted our article explaining the new TidBITS News iPhone app. Check it out! http://bit.ly/4WB3TG #
Bruce Nazarian On Blu-ray Authoring, Music Production with Logic Pro and His Macworld 2010 Sessions, on MacVoices http://is.gd/5M15z #
@jdalrymple "Bang for buck" is relative. Macworld will still be the best place for companies to get exposure, both in person and in media. in reply to jdalrymple #
@jdalrymple Allow me to convince you: where else are you going to get that size audience and press dedicated to talking about your product? in reply to jdalrymple #
@jdalrymple That's hardly "dedicated" to the specific market. Macworld is..um…Macworld. Quality vs. quantity? I'll vote for quality. in reply to jdalrymple #
@adamengst Don't just sit there…post the recipe for crockpot barbeque, please! in reply to adamengst #
@paulkent If we're taking role call, put me in the "I'll be there" column. in reply to paulkent #
@jdalrymple The pleasure is always mine, Jim. An intelligent discussion about a hot topic, some laughter and some insight. A perfect mix. in reply to jdalrymple #
@johnfbraun Um…no. @jdalrymple is a pussycat, but @DalrymplesBeard scares me. in reply to johnfbraun #
@idschray Would love to hear her side of it. in reply to idschray #
Jim Dalrymple On Macworld 2010, A New Loop Columnist, and His Custom Emoticon, on MacNotables http://is.gd/5MSmF #
Going to Macworld 2010? Join The MacVoices group on the Macworld community site to keep up! http://is.gd/5N8H5 #
RT @TheLoop1: Chuck Joiner: The value of Macworld 2010 http://tinyurl.com/yeu2v75 (Thanks for the opportunity, Jim) #
@jonseff Thanks Jon. Appreciate that. in reply to jonseff #
@tedlandau Thanks Ted. Who knows? in reply to tedlandau #
@jdalrymple Thanks Jim…but have you checked that with @DalrymplesBeard? in reply to jdalrymple #
@jgamet Another ring on the trunk? Another notch in the belt? Whatever. Happy Birthday! in reply to jgamet #
Dan Berube and Michael Horton Discuss The 9th Annual San Francisco Final Cut Pro SuperMeet, on MacVoices http://is.gd/5OwE7 #
@jgamet For which business? in reply to jgamet #
@flargh or that are prototypes or proof-of-concept pieces that you will never see or be able to afford. in reply to flargh #
Dennis Sellers on Apple Device Information, Streaming Video Options and CES Trends, on MacNotables http://is.gd/5Rt93 #

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This week on Twitter for 2010-01-03

3rd January 2010, 08:59 pm

@rlepage No hyphen, but the bigger question is "users group" or "user group" in reply to rlepage #
@rlepage My vote always goes to "user group" so that's one. in reply to rlepage #
@rlepage I'm going to invoke @bodyofbreen's Law #4, cast my vote and move on. http://bit.ly/5vLPSc Besides, I'm not a grammarian. :-: in reply to rlepage #
@donmcallister So sorry to hear that, Don. Thoughts and best wishes to you and your whole family. in reply to donmcallister #
RT @adamengst: Last day to save 50% on all Take Control ebooks! (I wonder if Twitter marketing is at all worthwhile?) http://bit.ly/6TssFb #

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This week on Twitter for 2009-12-27

27th December 2009, 08:59 pm

@DaveHamilton Sorry, Dave. That's tough any time, but especially at this time of year. Hang in there. #
@omahas That conjures up so many images and responses that I just can't decide on one. in reply to omahas #
@omahas You are determined to get me in trouble, aren't you? in reply to omahas #
The MacJury’s Last-Minute Tech Gift Solutions Session,with @johnfbraun, @MacMousecalls and @ngravley http://is.gd/5xs3r #
Ted Landau Talks about Plane WiFi, TiVo Control by iPhone, and the Big Picture on Connectivity and Media on MacNotables http://is.gd/5yQ1P #
RT @screenflow: 50 + Mac Apps with great interface http://bit.ly/8bKzeQ #
@adamengst Cut it out! You're making the rest of us look bad. in reply to adamengst #
@adamengst I'm thinking "Take Control of Wrapping Presents" could have a big market. in reply to adamengst #
RT @jeffmacarthur: RT @ambermac: An early Xmas present for Webnation fans (now in iTunes, check us out): http://bit.ly/74ITfW #
@DaveHamilton You're the man, Dave. Good job. Hope you all can make it a good one. in reply to DaveHamilton #
@tmasteve @bldngnerd @rhazelrigg Is this what you're looking for? http://bit.ly/5gcVvI in reply to tmasteve #
@rhazelrigg @tmasteve @bldngnerd Minimal unless you're trying to push video out to the monitor driven by the adapter. in reply to rhazelrigg #
@rhazelrigg I wouldn't think that has anything to do with the monitor set-up; more likely the speed of your drive and interface. in reply to rhazelrigg #

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This week on Twitter for 2009-12-20

20th December 2009, 08:59 pm

Putting The Elgato Turbo.264 HD Through Its Paces, on MacVoicesTV http://is.gd/5n8Jb #
@BodyofBreen The "Sing Along with Chris" episode? Can you put in the lyrics as subtitles and a bouncing ball? in reply to BodyofBreen #
@BodyofBreen Darn! Well, perhaps next year… in reply to BodyofBreen #
RT @adamengst: Holiday sale at Take Control saves you 50% on all ebooks – pass it on! http://bit.ly/7qY5XL #
@tigerbright Thanks for the compliment. Trying to deliver what people want to hear (and see) in reply to tigerbright #
RT @MacsimumNews: Here are 12 tips for safe online shopping during the holidays. http://is.gd/5ozGh #
Thinking of doing a music "Track of the day" to get my personal blog going again. #
@scstrr LOL…thanks for the support…or was that chastisement? in reply to scstrr #
The MacJury Deliberates on The State of eBooks and eBook Readers with @GlennF, @joekissell, @mattneub, Cohen, & McElhearn http://is.gd/5q1hg #
RT @MacsimumNews: You should be alert for the "12 scams of Christmas." http://is.gd/5rg9N Some obvious for geeks, but not for non-geeks. #
RT @terrylwhite: has launched a NEW #iPhone App Review Site: http://bit.ly/7JJcIW #fb (Congrats Terry!) #
New Mac Roundtable is live, with @katiefloyd, @bbusschots and me discussing advocacy, bias, Macworld 2010, AT&T and more. http://is.gd/5subh #
Softpress’s Ian Schray Announces Their Sale on Freeway, HTML 5, and Hints at Macworld 2010, on MacVoices http://is.gd/5swJh #
@omahas You rebel you. in reply to omahas #

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This week on Twitter for 2009-12-13

13th December 2009, 08:59 pm

@DaveHamilton Yes, but think of all the fresh conch! in reply to DaveHamilton #
Just saw a Google ad touting Bing's gallery of iPhone apps. Wonder who benefits the most from *that* mix? #
Adam Engst and Andy Ihnatko Discuss iPhone GPS Apps, the CrunchPad and Twitter vs. Facebook, on MacNotables http://is.gd/5f22n #
Jim Dalrymple on iPhone App Approval, Apple’s LaLa Purchase and the Importance of the iPod touch, on MacNotables http://is.gd/5g1uV #
Thanks to MacNotables listener Scott, I learned how to kill stupid game posts on Twitter. Die, timewasters, die! #
oops…FaceBook. Same feelings apply. #
@ToddMcCann Simply hover over the offending message on your FB page; a "hide" option appears at the top right of the post. Click and kill. in reply to ToddMcCann #
@ToddMcCann @podfeet ? Oh no…not that!!! #
@ToddMcCann "Evil Overlord? Wow…and I thought my love life was difficult. in reply to ToddMcCann #
@theiBlog Simply hover over the offending message on your FB page; a "hide" option appears at the top right of the post. Click and kill. #
Much better…can actually see what is there that I might care about. #
Checking out WASP's latest album, Babylon. Wasn't expecting a whole lot; boy, was I wrong. #
@podfeet They thought Iran was testing nuclear weapons. Here it was just your jacket being let out of the lead-lined closet. in reply to podfeet #
@tmasteve Saw Blackie on TV the other night; looked good, said it rocked. He was right. #
@BodyofBreen Chris! Your resistance is breaking down if you bothered to preview it. We'll have you headbanging yet. in reply to BodyofBreen #
@ToddMcCann Neither, Todd. I've always been as you see me. Never dressed or looked the part, was just into the music. in reply to ToddMcCann #
@BodyofBreen That's what you want us to believe, but I think that, secretly… in reply to BodyofBreen #
@adamengst Glad you're feeling better. Just take it easy for a little while. in reply to adamengst #
@BodyofBreen Thats a lot of analysis…I'll try to find something equally intriguing next time. in reply to BodyofBreen #
Deliberations on the New 27" iMac, Apple's Acquisition of LaLa, the JooJoo Pad and More, on The MacJury http://is.gd/5gYKb #
@Surfbits @victorcajiao Did you say something, Tim? #
@Surfbits Really? Wow. When did that happen? in reply to Surfbits #
@Surfbits You've been reading my propoganda. Thanks. in reply to Surfbits #
@BarryP13 Really? I missed that part. in reply to BarryP13 #
@BarryP13 Oh THAT. Guilty as charged. More people should consider it. in reply to BarryP13 #
RT @the_donnas:'Tis the season. New tracks up – Up On The Housetop (2009) + Xmas Wrapping (2007): http://myspace.com/thedonnas #
@RandomMaccess LOL…well, when the bullets start to fly, at least I'll have something to duck behind. in reply to RandomMaccess #
Adding my congrats to @donmcallister @davehamilton @johnfbraun for landing in the iTunes Rewind '09. Well deserved in all corners. #
@adamengst Based on the book summary, sounds like it used to be a lot more fun. in reply to adamengst #
Terry White Introduces His Creative Suite Podcast iPhone App and the Exclusive Content It Delivers, on MacVoices http://is.gd/5i68Y #
@BodyofBreen Next Macworld video: uncommon uses for home appliances. Can't *wait* to see what else you'll do with a can opener. in reply to BodyofBreen #
@BarryP13 Don't disagree, with the caveat that the topic can be covered in that length of time. I prefer thorough coverage to time slots. in reply to BarryP13 #
@marrathon Only you could manage the 4 – 1 ratio and have it make sense. in reply to marrathon #
Anyone with recommendations on scanning software or utilities@marrathon that will ease or facilitate repetitive scanning of photos? #
@MacSparky Considered that option, but since I already have the scanner, thought I'd see just what options there are. in reply to MacSparky #
@tedlandau @jdalrymple It is going to be what we make it. Not being there will be a missed opportunity for those who elect other options. #
@jdalrymple @tedlandau So let's change "if" to "when"; make it irresistable. Would The Beard be willing to do some demos? #
RT @Aeroforceone: REMINDER: The Joe Perry Project performs on the David Letterman show tonight. Check it out. … http://bit.ly/4WB15n #

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This week on Twitter for 2009-12-06

6th December 2009, 08:59 pm

Product Profile: The Manfrotto 682B Self Standing Monopod, on MacVoices TV http://is.gd/57UQY #
Time is almost up for 50% discount: RT donmcallister: Last day of the ScreenCastsOnline 50% discount offer http://bit.ly/5WIc1e #
Maria Langer Helps You with Small Business Projects in Microsoft Office 2008, on MacVoices http://is.gd/58XsH #
RT @adamengst: Keep those votes coming for the TidBITS 2009 Gift Guide Survey (lots of good ideas!) http://bit.ly/64u11b #
Brian Meehan of Pointy Heads Software Discusses The Approval of Knocking Live Video for the iPhone, on MacVoices http://is.gd/5a91a #
@bbusschots @Surfbits had something on his show about that way back. I think it was in a segment by Lola. #
@BarryP13 Agreed. A 1.0, but a great first effort. Hope they can pull off all the features they're talking about. in reply to BarryP13 #
The Verdict on Choosing a New Mac Desktop or Laptop rendered by The MacJury of @macgenie @dori @randommaccess @johnfbraun http://is.gd/5bbKY #
@Surfbits Needed to find a panel with some skin in the game. You'll still find it a good discussion and some reinforcement on your decision. in reply to Surfbits #
Rob Walch of Wizzard Media Discusses the iPhone, Their Podcast Support Services, and Their iPhone Apps, on MacVoices http://is.gd/5cji2 #
@adamengst Didn't know the surgery was coming up. Best of luck! in reply to adamengst #
RT @GuyKawasaki: How to properly clean your filthy gadgets http://om.ly/coZZ #
Today is last day of MacVoices 20% discount on BusyCal! http://bit.ly/8pvgFQ #
RT @marrathon: FYI – Free download from iPresentee: iWeb themes, Mail stationery and Keynote themes for Christmas! http://bit.ly/6yjzFC #

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