Archive for August, 2009
Twitter Updates for 2009-08-31
- @BarryFeldman & @jessebdylan – Here’s video to go with the remarks you RT’d. Thanks for the retweet love! http://ow.ly/nn8P #
- @jeffpulver Thanks! It was a very nice weekend. A bit of time with the fam & some work on @thefuelfilm, which is coming out in Sept. in reply to jeffpulver #
- RT @LAist: 2 LA County firefighters suffered life-ending injuries when their vehicle went off the side of the road near Acton #StationFire #
- RT @lacfd: RT @AngelesNF: Station Fire Stats: 42,500 AC, 5% Containment, 2575 Personnel, 4 Injuries, 2 Deaths…. #
- RT @laurenm: Hey Disney, don’t mess up Marvel. Let them exist semi-separately, like Pixar. #
- Riding Metro. Northridge to Miracle Mile. What’s the over/under on travel time? Off to a good start… #
- Translation: Pay no attention to Teddy on #hc09. RT @PatrickRuffini: “Joe Kennedy commercial for Citgo and Hugo Chavez. http://tr.im/xz8W” #
- Making good time. Off Orange Line and onto Red at NoHo… #
- RT @villaraigosa: “Thoughts & prayers of Angelenos go out 2 families of firefighters Tedmund Hall & Arnaldo Quinones. http://bit.ly/19m73H” #
- @bdoten Now off the Red Line and onto the 720 bus. Cruising down Wilshire – as much as one can in traffic – and dreaming of Sub-to-Sea! in reply to bdoten #
- Oh, he’s so dreamy. RT @OFAOnTheBus: “Here’s @jeremiahbird hard at work on the bus … http://twitpic.com/fzglr” #
- RT @villaraigosa: “@schwarzenegger & I announce Clean Energy Workforce program at LA trade tech. We’re gonna train 20k people 4 green jobs.” #
- RT @pitchforkmedia: Jay-Z on Grizzly Bear: “”What the indie rock movement is doing right now is very inspiring.” http://bit.ly/h9i9v #
Twitter Updates for 2009-08-30
- RT @LAFDtalk: Many have asked “what can we do?”. Make sure your Firefighters *always* have the TEAM, TOOLS & TRAINING to get the job done! #
- I bet Eddie invited him… RT @sactotrixie: Why is Phil Angelides at my birthday party? Has been!!! #
- @maegancarberry You put me in that Tweet because of my interest in the race or delusional tendencies? Nice write up for @TalktoTom. in reply to maegancarberry #
- In piece on @TalktoTom Campbell, George Will misreads both 2010 #cadem Dems. http://bit.ly/jNVyv (h/t @maegancarberry) #
- RT @catepark1: RT @jessebdylan: Artist transforms McDonalds bags into stunning paper trees – interesting http://bit.ly/17sa7f #
- @blogswarm – 234 words is taciturn by Garry’s standards. What did you expect when you tried friending him? (@brentblackaby) #
- @blogswarm Who expects @GavinNewsom to be out by Halloween? I’m not so sure about that. And I’ll have to get a new costume! (@brentblackaby) in reply to blogswarm #
- RT @jeffpulver: Past two weeks some pretty amazing people have been added to the schedule for #140conf LA. Schedule going up in a few days. #
- @blogswarm LCR filings are one thing, but it’s not like grass/netroots have done much to help his finances. If the ‘roots want him, step up. in reply to blogswarm #
Twitter Updates for 2009-08-29
- RT @avflox: Foursquare was made by New Yorkers-in LA, we need to be able to get points for freeways.That’s where we spend most of our lives. #
- Super-Tough Solar Panels Could Make Every Road Into a Power Plant [Energy] http://bit.ly/V4Gj1 #
- Why We Endorse Former Facebook Exec Chris Kelly For California Attorney General (Video Interview) – http://shar.es/Pz5c #
- RT @kennedynews: President Obama’s eulogy for Sen. Kennedy http://tedkennedy.org/eulogy #
- Do Even the Japanese Understand Japan Sometimes? [Japan] http://bit.ly/CbxMB #
Twitter Updates for 2009-08-28
- Top 10 Flickr Stick Figures in Peril http://bit.ly/hAKjS #
- RT @GuyKawasaki: Top 10 Hockey Commercials http://bit.ly/Q74GN – history.alltop.com #
- RT @laurenm: RT @kennedynews TedKennedy.org will live-stream tonight’s memorial service. http://bit.ly/3NKiF #
- Was it Steve Martin? http://twitpic.com/fmcml RT @Dolanite: Saw a man get off the bus with a fucking floor lamp! #
- RT @MarieOldham: Check out the Outside Lands Live Webcast of SSPU’s performance from 4:15pm-5:15pm pdt TODAY @ http://www.youtube.com/outsidelands #
- It was nice to hear @MassGovernor recount the story Mitchell shared w/ WaPo: http://ow.ly/ndJD (senatorkennedy live > http://ustre.am/5zmr) #
- Beautiful remarks about #senatorkennedy by his friend Senator Hatch. (senatorkennedy live > http://ustre.am/5zmr) #
Twitter Updates for 2009-08-27
- RT @skImpact: In WaPo Mitchell Schwartz shares a touching story about Sen. Kennedy’s ’95 trip to Israel: http://bit.ly/P8xM1 #
- RT @geanuracos: I’m having one of those days where I want to strangle the entire environmental movement… #
- RT @thefuelfilm: If you haven’t seen it yet, check out the theatrical trailer for FUEL, coming to theaters next month! http://ow.ly/lB5d #
- The @OFAOnTheBus folks probably spent a lot of cash wrapping that bus. Let’s get them some more followers! #P2 #HC09 #OFA #
- @SarahKSilverman It’s the the rule, everyone has a stool: http://bit.ly/tVhX6 in reply to SarahKSilverman #
Twitter Updates for 2009-08-26
- The Lion sleeps tonight. May God hold you in the palm of His hand. http://bit.ly/2HPhf (1980 Speech) #fb #
- RT @maegancarberry: Will be hosting Hollywood Politics panel @jeffpulver’s Oct #140conf w/ @wendynuale @jacobsoboroff @tedstew. ?s welcome. #
- RT @politicalwire: Biden on Kennedy: VP Biden’s remarks today on Sen. Ted Kennedy’s passing might be among the most.. http://bit.ly/OClC9 #
- RT @ddayen: We’ll be throwing an Irish-style wake tonight for Ted Kennedy at Drinking Liberally, Trip bar, 2101 Lincoln, S.Monica, 7pm. #p2 #
- RT @blogswarm: Name a bill after Kennedy & we’ll get a bad bill with great name. Honor him with the Kennedy Public Option for good bill #p2 #
- YouTube to Broadcast Outside Lands Festival Live http://bit.ly/Em3mJ #
- RT @tweetprogress: @maegancarberry does @tweetprogress get a chance to respond to @davidall ? #
- RT @LAist: Petition Created Against Restaurants Who Call Police on Food Trucks: Potato Paratha & Raita.. http://bit.ly/RjADb #
- You watching that a the doctors office? RT @Vannarith: Arsenal 1, Celtic 0 at the half. Arsenal 3-0 on the aggregate. #
- RT @Krom4Congress: Come to “Balancing with Beth” Sunday, August 30 from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm: http://bit.ly/10y6q6 #
- Just watched the trailer for FUEL (@thefuelfilm), 2008 Best Documentary at @sundancefest. Check it out! http://bit.ly/WCMuW #
- is in love with the world through the eyes of a girl who’s still around the morning after. #
- RT @maegancarberry: There’ll be a special Wilshire&Washington @ 7:30am PST w/ Jim Gilliam, @tweetprogress creator, in response to @davidall. #
- Totally second that sentiment! RT @MarshaCollier: @jeffpulver we totally can’t wait for the #140conf #
- Problem with multiple accounts. Just retweeted myself on accident. #lookinglikeansasshole #feelinglikeaschmuck #
- RT @LAist: East of Sunset: Documentary Focuses on Silver Lake, Echo Park Music Scene http://bit.ly/1U5LGu #
- Saw him at screening of Tokyo! Genius. What’s he promoting? RT @surahart: Seeing Michel Gondry at Amoeba music! Nora, I wish you were here!! #
- @SSPU B- Tell Rhodes thanks on behalf of the fans. Great sounds on that record! People too often forget recording is part of the artistry. in reply to SSPU #
Twitter Updates for 2009-08-25
- @briannaSF Unless you’ve change a whole, whole, whole lot you look nothing like Woody Allen. But do you play clarinet? in reply to briannaSF #
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- The size of his ears makes the small ‘stache funnier. RT @briandevine: http://twitpic.com/f98bv – Plenty of Obama/hitler signs for everyone #
- RT @RogerSalazar: Wow, Wonnacott’s house:RT@bwonnacott: My house -> Police:Car Hits House During Race http://url4.eu/IwA7 (via @kcranews) #
- Check this video out — ART & COPY Trailer http://bit.ly/f0yeb #
- @KarlFrisch – What if Star Trek was a townhall? KIRK: Space, the fina- #HANDSOFF MY TRICORDER!! @BARACKOBAMA IS A KLINGON!!! in reply to KarlFrisch #
Twitter Updates for 2009-08-24
- RT @CA_Forward: Sac Bee Op-Ed by Co-Chairs Hertzberg and McKernan: California needs an overhaul – here’s a blueprint http://shar.es/TJA2 #
- Let’s organize!!! RT @skImpact: @Vannarith wants to know who ratted on @KogiBBQ. Was Toshi’s: http://ow.ly/l9yc Fight back? #MiracleMile #
- just joined http://tweetprogress.us a directory of progressives on twitter. #p2 #
- Another piece from last week about the war declared on food trucks! http://ow.ly/l9Lw #MiracleMile #FoodTrucks #
- 2 Placenta posts from @ZesterDaily: Stylish Placenta Feast (http://ow.ly/l9Re) & Eat Your Placenta Alone (http://ow.ly/l9Rf) #
- RT @neworganizing: RT @drdigipol: Progressives gathering forces on Twitter-my latest HuffPo piece on TweetProgress.us http://bit.ly/1i5uEt #
- @avflox These two posts on cooking with placenta reminded me of that ‘special’ cookbook you have! http://ow.ly/l9TM & http://ow.ly/l9TN #
- RT @bruinmccon: Kind of awesome. $400 R/T plus taxes. RT @UnitedAirlines New Route-Dulles to Madrid! http://tinyurl.com/mjcrgj #
Twitter Updates for 2009-08-22
- How much of a deficit did GWB start with? (crickets) RT @KarlRove: Obama 10-yr Fed deficit: $9 tr up from $7 tr. http://bit.ly/1nK2R #
- @SashaGrey That wasn’t the “secret meeting” you mentioned, was it? Don’t be embarrassed, lots of girls your age like salsa. in reply to SashaGrey #
Twitter Updates for 2009-08-21
- RT @adater: Hockey News picks Avs 14th in West: Improvement! Who says the Avs will finish last again in the West… http://bit.ly/17DTJo #
- Did they say who they were polling for? RT @mikejwalton: Just took a phone survey about Gavin newsom. #
- As @mikejwalton shows it’s increasingly easy in the “now” era of Twitter to know when polls are in the field. But who’s doing them? #140conf #
- RT @jasonkinney: What’s wrong with pic: legislators wring hands over fate of 23k criminals but indifferent to 669k kids losing health care? #
- Hipsters with resumes lined up around the block at Cahuenga & Selma. Adjust commute accordingly. Anyone know what’s up? #
- RT @gagnier RT @NiemanLab Barney Frank went viral 1 mil views in 4 days. Detailed stats shed light on how videos spread http://tr.im/wQdZ #
- RT @RogerSalazar: I think it’s umm, odd, that no Dem candidate for Gov addressed the Ca Hispanic Chamber Convention. #
- Forgot to #FollowFriday something I’m helping on… @ZesterDaily is a great new site on food & wine with EXCELLENT writers. #
Twitter Updates for 2009-08-20
- RT @LAWeekly: Quentin Tarantino writes for LA Weekly! Dishes on his 20 fave movies http://digg.com/d311L3X #
- But will they stake you at the tables? RT @ajhintz: Gotta love it when a vendor pays for a free trip to Vegas! #
- Went from watching @barackobama townhall at work to seeing @SashaGrey at Baja Fresh. That’s my day. #
- DFH ALERT!!! RT @marcambinder: Obama says he and Michelle and thinking about a White House Farmer’s Market outside the grounds…. #
Twitter Updates for 2009-08-19
- Decorating idea of the evening: Wall Papier-m̢ch̩ РThree-dimensional wall covering of pasted newsprint strips.(Probably already exists) #fb #
- RT @ericgarcetti: Overheard conversations discussing alt energy, learned that Heidi Fleiss is ditching brothel for women 4 alt energy too! #
- I’m Enrolling in Starf Leet Clown College [Movies] http://bit.ly/X41G0 #
- Just received a truly unique political email from @kamaladharris. Not sure if I’d call it good, bad or ugly. But it’s certainly different. #
Twitter Updates for 2009-08-18
- Check it @jason_in_la @Vannarith and @catepark1: RT @kogibbq: VERDE LUNCH: 12PM-3PM@5900 Wilshire – 5900 Wilshire, behind the main building #
- At least someone running for Guv is doing video! RT @StevePoizner: Watch latest video update from my campaign here:Â http://bit.ly/7jdNR #
- RT @geanuracos: Gen44 in LA last night full of smart people from the WH/OFA. Need to get in on ‘leaders under 40′ hype while I still can #
- RT @CAUSECAST: The Onion on point as usual: Congress Deadlocked Over How To Not Provide Health Care. http://ow.ly/kviz #
Twitter Updates for 2009-08-17
- RT @lockshin: Just got an e-mail from @seiu telling me to get text alerts by texting the keyword SEIU to the short code 787753 (PURPLE). #
- RT @geanuracos: RT @lisaling Please check out my piece on Marijuana in CA on Nightline tonight…it’s dope. #
- RT @GovernorDavis: Thrilled CA finally received Fed. EPA waiver, wishing I could attend tomorrow’s event. See: http://bit.ly/Bx8rY #
- Looks like an initial list of Characters is up for LA #140conf: http://bit.ly/hQHvL Still accepting submissions, @jeffpulver ? #
- @jeffpulver Excellent! A nomination: @LAFD – great user of Twitter for public safety/emergency mgmt. Can’t get much more “now” than that! in reply to jeffpulver #
- @jeffpulver Not connected. But will check today with pals who work for the Mayor. Will DM you someone to talk to. #140Conf in reply to jeffpulver #
- @LAFDtalk So used to looking for inside tracks, I forget how easy folks can be to reach directly. Keep up the fight for your budget! in reply to LAFDtalk #
- @jeffpulver While we talk local gov: LA Council Prez @ericgarcetti is great on this stuff and a dynamic speaker. Eric, come join #140Conf! in reply to jeffpulver #
- RT @LAWeekly: RT @OCWeekly The top 5 most avoidable deaths at Disneyland http://bit.ly/Chm9k #
- Big Hollywood looks at Obama NEA Chair, Rocco Landesman: http://ow.ly/knPD Don’t take any crap from these guys, @a35mmLife. #
- There are crazies on all sides of issues, but can anyone post links to stories where people were armed at Bush events? #
Twitter Updates for 2009-08-15
- RT @jeffpulver: The next “Friends of #140conf” Cocktail Party in LA will be Aug 19th at Hotel Palomar. RSVP – http://bit.ly/LACocktails2 #
Twitter Updates for 2009-08-14
- Pretty tame, compared to official: http://twitpic.com/dtntf RT @edenjames: #nn09 Warhol portrait of Gov. Moonbeam http://twitpic.com/dtfe7 #
- Conversion-Curious: Always see @GavinNewsom Tweets post-townhall. Do those people ever Tweet about him again…Do anything? #
- Obviously, @Gavinnewsom excites those folks. But what’s the shelf life. Can it be re-captured? Can track the Tweets, not offline engagement. #
- Newsom team would likely say it’s easier recapturing townhall excitement just months back than gubernatorial excitement of decades ago. #
- RT @tilthouse: http://bit.ly/f9Yqx Vote for @ddayen of Calitics/Hullabaloo for best state blogger: Text “state david dayen” to 27336 (CREDO) #
- RT @LAWeekly: Interview: Slash Remembers Friend and Mentor Les Paul, A Total Fuckin’ Maverick http://bit.ly/18iYP1 #fb #
Twitter Updates for 2009-08-13
- Amen! “Viral” can’t be promised. Even if Obama “sneezes” RT @tommatzzie: “Making” a viral email is like saying you plan to win the lottery. #
- RT @JoeTrippi: The numbers are in: Facebook grows 2x as fast as Twitter in July. See the breakdown on my blog http://bit.ly/KiwWY #
- Obama @WhiteHouse accused of developing viral weapons. Violating Geneva Convention? Get the truth: http://ow.ly/jVRI #tcot #
- Vaya con Dios, Les. Finally reunited with Mary Ford. RT @AnnCurry: Legendary guitarist/inventor L. Paul, died at 94. Google him & be amazed. #
- EH is a longtime voice on this! RT @LawyerMama: Erin hofteg: problem across country is loss of institutional knowledge for campaigns. #nn09 #
- RT @brentblackaby: In Pitt #nn09 — if you’re here, come to Tweeting in the Trenches at 3pm in Rm 303 to talk about new media/campaigns #
- RT @samberm: @CNN Why are you not at #nn09? #
- @dan360man Saw your Tweet to @jeffpulver about hotels. Look at http://www.renaissancehollywood.com/ which is connected to the complex. in reply to dan360man #
- But did Coldplay ever steal a Paul song? RT @jolieodell: Satriani: Les Paul was “the original guitar hero.” http://is.gd/2fRcz Amen to that. #
Twitter Updates for 2009-08-12
- RT @BSDwire: US Bid for the World Cup in 2018 or 2022 just launched an exciting new website http://bit.ly/zGHYh The Game is in US #gousabid #
- RT @pitchforkmedia: Listen to Clap Your Hands Say Yeah frontman Alec Ounsworth’s Flashy Python album in its entirety http://bit.ly/1pxZhQ #
Twitter Updates for 2009-08-11
- RT @KQED_CapNotes: LA Dept Water & Power may hire lobbyist 2 help navigate CA’s global warming law: former Asm Spkr Nunez. http://ow.ly/jG2Q #
- Breakin’ the law. Breakin’ the law. RT @colinmeloy: Busted busking!! http://yfrog.com/11626rj #
- RT @ChristieM: Vocab word of the day: Social Notworking. v. Checking your social networking pages while on the job. #
Twitter Updates for 2009-08-10
- RT @jeffpulver: The next “Friend of #140conf” cocktail party will be taking place in LA on Aug 19th. #
- RT @maegancarberry: WaPo with an important editorial on health care. ‘An Unhealthy Debate’: http://bit.ly/TaGqJ #bipart #tcot #p2 #
- RT @notoriousjlb: Facebook establishes ad guidelines. Common sense stuff, but worth knowing before your next campaign – http://bit.ly/4pJGht #
- I told you ballroom dancing was tougher than on tv! RT @biggerb64: Sprained ankle, twisted knee, sliced hand, penalty kick = tough Sunday. #
- RT @sairy: Long shot request: anyone not using first class tkt SF>Pit? Need to get to #nn09 to speak & can’t sit due to med procedure. Thx #
- To whoever I’m following that wanted to know about Sharpie pens…Got some and they’re excellent. Bully for you, Sharpie! #
- @BarackObama pals…Are you “Lost in Transition” a la this Good article? http://ow.ly/jCh0 #
- @ajalil Truth or no, will you admit that you’re spamming? Do you actually think it helps to put @HillHarper (or others) in the Tweet? in reply to ajalil #
- @ajalil Frankly, I’m not interested in/aware of what you’re talking about. I’m interested in the tactic, and it feels awfully invasive. in reply to ajalil #
- RT @LAist: Shepard Fairey Opines on Obama Socialism Posters: Shepard Fairey, famous for his street art.. http://bit.ly/F1h8y #
Twitter Updates for 2009-08-09
- #Blackhawks phenom Patrick Kane drops gloves with cabbie over twenty cents? Blame the Instigator Rule. http://ow.ly/jvjE #
Twitter Updates for 2009-08-08
- Think someone took frames from one of my videos to make an attack against @JohnGaramendi – not cool. Pretty sure that violates YouTube TOS. #
- @sairy I’m not commenting on the tactics, I’m commenting on their taking my footage without permission. Or – for that matter – royalties. in reply to sairy #
- @sairy But, if we’re talking tactics…This is a pretty namby pamby attack. The weakest of tea. If you’re gonna hit someone, use a sledge. in reply to sairy #
- @sairy No idea who made it. Haven’t really been following the race, though I am a longtime supporter of @JohnGaramendi. Detective time… in reply to sairy #
- What do I hear? Nothing but the rain? #BSG #
Twitter Updates for 2009-08-07
- RT @JohnGaramendi: My op-ed on importance of NUMMI is up: California Needs NUMMI and NUMMI Needs Stimulus http://tinyurl.com/n8avt8 #ca10 #
- Watch out, bitches. Scored my tickets (with @jason_in_la & @catepark1) to The Nightman Cometh. It’s Always Sunny…LIVE!!! #
- @TSadow I dropped you a DM asking if you want to go. You want to go? in reply to TSadow #
- Gout can’t has cheezburger. Just sayin’. #
- Number 3 google trend: “lady gaga hermaphrodite picture” What say you @clarklee? Does Gaga have both sets? http://ow.ly/jnLb #
- RT @colinmeloy: Watch The Decemberists Lollapalooza set live at 6pm CST here: http://tiny.cc/21fR0 (via @TheDecemberists) #
- RT @lalawag: Don’t forget: #Hyatt4Good Mashable Tweetup in LA Tonight – http://bit.ly/cdNw0 (via @mashable) #
Twitter Updates for 2009-08-06
- What’s awesome about mass transit in LA? You know the answer, don’t you? Nothing. It’s like UHF and I just took the box. #fb #
- RT @Barbara_Boxer: House Parties are coming! Sign up now to host on Sept. 12: http://tinyurl.com/mqlybs #
- RT @LAWeekly: Laura Ling, Euna Lee, Bill Clinton Ferried Home on Rich Democratic Donor Steve Bing’s Jet http://bit.ly/131faH #
- @ckhopkar I am not agreeing with Stewart. It’s great that Bing lent his plane. I was just settling an office debate was it Bing or Burkle’s? in reply to ckhopkar #
- @ckhopkar Called him the other day to bust his balls. He’s in the former USSR. Complained about paying $5/min for to mock him. in reply to ckhopkar #
- An opening for Ludacris to revive his hit tune? RT @mcnguyen: ok … i now have a google voice invite… umm, now what? 213? 805? 202? #
- Agreed! RT @gagnier: Watching wax tom cruise and the fonz be shot out as human cannonballs on conan. awesome. #conan #
- Fate worse than death alert: RT @christopher1127: I’m so the new Nick Warshaw right now (Sorry to hear this, pal) #
- RT @WhiteOnRice: The Ultimate Umami Burger- New post about the “secret” ingredient to making the BEST burgers -http://tinyurl.com/nzz729 #
- @JoeTrippi: What do you think of @nowtruth spamming out attacks against @JerryBrown2010. Check his profile. Creative tactic or tinfoil hat? #
- Running this long, now it’s official? Who are you, @JerryBrown2010 ? RT @crystalstrait: Officially filed for YDA President. #YDA2009 #
- Gearing up for MacDonalds lunch. Mushroom Swss Angus 1/3 Pounder+lg fries&Coke+3 pc Chicken Selects+buffalo sauce = happy. #
- RT @whitehouse: History: Judge Sotomayor confirmed 68-31. Watch Obama’s response live around 3:30 http://bit.ly/GOZOt #
- RT @LAWeekly: John Hughes confirmed dead at 59 from reported heart attack http://bit.ly/fkjLv Developing… #
- @crystalstrait Okay… You have an excuse then. When is the vote? Best of luck. Make California proud!!! in reply to crystalstrait #