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Twitter Weekly Updates for 2009-06-21

admin — Sun, 21 Jun 2009 21:23:00 +0000

seen at #cinevegas couple with fierce hair trying to get special seating from usher. Usher: no, your fierce hair and fake boobs won't do it #
The Willem DeFoe conversation started late, but was fun to watch. He's always been an actor that I've admired for his choices. #cv09 #
@cinevegas no way was All In the best documentary at #cv09 – it was average at best. in reply to cinevegas #
I was drinking a potent margarita at the Palms and a informercial comes on selling athletic cups. Have you seen this? #
Found the cup – the commercial was real and not some tequila induced fantasy: Nutty Buddy http://tinyurl.com/mama3f #
Funny Nutty Buddy challenge video. The few shoots the guy gets everywhere *but* the cup. http://tinyurl.com/kplw79 #
On another note, saw Bobcat Goldthwait's World's Greatest Dad w/ Robin Williams. Good movie w/ few (no) likable characters. Worth watching #
@mckeay bring the family. Take them to Atomic Energy museum and the pinball museum if you haven't seen them yet. Neon museum too. in reply to mckeay #
It's over. Just got home from watching Attack of the 50' Woman. #cinevegas showed it on Freemont St. I love that. Bye #cv09. #
.@ChaniRiiell Thanks for the correction: "A Crowd of Small Adventures" is the great band that I mentioned that I heard at #cinevegas. #
@ChaniRiiell do you know the band? Do they play live here in Vegas? I mentioned them at lunch and people are interested. in reply to ChaniRiiell #
@Riayn congratulations on the belt! in reply to Riayn #
@juecker TweetDeck is coming for iPhone. You might try that. in reply to juecker #
#helpiranelection – show support for democracy in Iran add green overlay to your Twitter avatar with 1-click – http://helpiranelection.com/ #
RT ambeachGood reflection on a rainy day http://bit.ly/1KpX9 << guilt is an insidious waste of time, energy and one's life. #
Inbox zero accomplished. Took 3 days to recover from vacation. #reallynotbraggingjusthappythatsall #
Wonder if they'll keep holding the US Open at public courses if they have go deep into next week for the finish. #
I just ran a mile for the 1st time in about 20 years. 10 weeks ago I could barely make it 200m. Thanks #Crossfit #
@kiruba I'm sorry for your loss in reply to kiruba #
RT NPR: During Tough Times, Canning Makes A Comeback http://tinyurl.com/kny6cc << some good memories canning w/ mother & grandma #

Twitter Weekly Updates for 2009-06-14

admin — Sun, 14 Jun 2009 21:23:00 +0000

Really enjoying GNS3/Dynagen. It's really great for preparing for Cisco certs or for messing around with networking for fun. #
It's a standoff. The pidggys are looking in at the cats. Finally the cats pounced the window and they flew off. I think I live inside a zoo. #
All settled in about to start my last (I hope) night of study for CCNA. I am so ready to be done with this. #
Read: Hotels: Don’t Charge Us For Internet Use. I know a bit about the subject & the comments are interesting but offbase http://is.gd/U6Wk #
I passed the CCNA this morning. I'm so glad that's behind me. I'd rather go to the dentist! #
@ambeach: Thanks Anne, I'll be in vacation mode the rest of the week – #cinevegas in reply to ambeach #
@bszerdy thanks Bill, I'm glad I can be lazy now. BTW, if you want to go to #cinevegas, let me know – I've got lots of tickets. in reply to bszerdy #
Reading: "How to not hire someone". A look at ignored aspects of the hiring process: http://tinyurl.com/kpnhnm <<- Good stuff #
Meowcenaries: the story of my life with 6 cats: http://bit.ly/mEGI7 #
@cinevegas Good Luck to you all at #cinevegas. The festival line up looks great! in reply to cinevegas #
.@ambeach Now when I feel like no one is listening I start speaking Cantonese. It works amazingly well #
@holmie congratulations!! in reply to holmie #
@holmie I passed the CCNA yesterday morning. I'm back in Cisco's good graces. I let my 1st CCNA lapse in 2006. #
RT: Good article by Byron Acohido on rogue software http://bit.ly/BmroZ << Good info on scareware #
Reading a very good article discussing how PCI DSS has exposed vulnerabilities and poor practices http://preview.tinyurl.com/ntn6cv #
@smshk I agree PCI DSS is a minimum standard but most organizations can't even meet that level. I think that was the point of the article in reply to smshk #
Time to update your periodic table of elements: RT American Elements New Element Discovered! http://www.aenotes.com #
We introduced Maria's niece to crossfit. She's meeting Mr. Pukie right now #
@ambeach: I have to do beginner pull-ups, so it's not so bad. I'd like to do a real one some day though. in reply to ambeach #
Back from #cinevegas. Moon w/ Sam Rockwell was great. It opens in NY and LA tomorrow – go see it. #
New guest blog post by @shroedernz: 10 Steps to Better Productivity & Less Stress http://tinyurl.com/m8jq34 #
Here's a trailer for "Moon" w/ Sam Rockwell. I saw it yesterday at #cinevegas & it's great. http://tinyurl.com/npogtt #
@festg Moon #rate5 #cv09 : For the rest of you Moon rates a 5 #
@festg Beautiful Darling #rate4 #cv09 = Beautiful Darling, the documentary of Candy Darling http://www.beautifuldarling.com #
@festg All In – The Poker Movie #rate3 #cv09 = a documentary about poker. It was less than 2 hours but felt like 3 & would be better at 1 hr #
@shroedernz : thanks for the guest post Paul http://bit.ly/17SVeT in reply to shroedernz #
@shroedernz I think your article is very good. in reply to shroedernz #
@juecker happy birthday! in reply to juecker #
@Riayn stop by if you guys visit Vegas. in reply to Riayn #
Saw "Thor at the Bus Stop" and Humpday at #cinevegas #cv09. Listened to Crowed Adventure play the CVHQ – they were terrific. #
Humpday was very funny and I recommend it even though I watched parts of it with my hands over my eyes. #
Thor at the Bus Stop was made here in Vegas w/ an all Vegas cast and crew plus the aforementioned local band Crowded Adventure. Funny. #
@Riayn probably a good idea to pick an area and stick with it. I hope you get out of the cities for part of it. It's a beautiful country. in reply to Riayn #
@vrsj For my CISSP I used cccure.org, SANS training, and Krutz & Vines book. Lots of people use Shon Harris' book & swear by it. #
@leighhollowell congratulations & and good luck on the job search. in reply to leighhollowell #
mom to daughter, "you're wearing too much makeup. You look like Alice Cooper" daughter: "Who's Alice Cooper?" #

Twitter Weekly Updates for 2009-06-07

admin — Sun, 07 Jun 2009 21:23:00 +0000

.@juecker: Way to go on the CCIE !!!! #
@alaskakayaker you can use http://mapmyrun.com to check or plan your distances #
@Riayn what style of Kung Fu do you do? I do Wing Chun which is a soft form. in reply to Riayn #
Went to SANS / ISSA event at the Paris tonight. It was a talk about how certifications are important to hiring managers & our careers. #
Night wasn’t a total waste, networked with security folks, got crossfit wod in, and posted for school. No CCNA studies though – tomorrow. #
RT: Tweetup at CineVegas HQ @palmslasvegas June 12, 4-6pm. Free drinks and entertainment! RSVP here: http://twtvite.com/a7rged #
Pinch hit for Maria while she ran to work. I won a seat in a poker tournament for her. NL Hold ‘Em is position & stack. Don’t really like it #
@ambeach Burn Notice = can’t wait!!! in reply to ambeach #
RT @problogger: Nothing Planned for the Weekend? Start the 31 Days to Build a Better Blog Challenge: http://bit.ly/LDD1y <- Do it!! #
Did a walk through on the condo today. It is a beautiful building and I really like the decorating choices we made. #
@jack_daniel: one man’s maudlin and melodramatic is an another man’s perspective. Keep it coming. in reply to jack_daniel #
Looking forward to CineVegas next week. There’s a tweetup too: RSVP here: http://twtvite.com/a7rged #
I learned more of the Biu Jee form today. I’m glad I don’t feel as clueless as I did with Chum Kiu #
Brain is rejecting input. I’m putting down the CCNA prep until tomorrow. #
@bszerdy when I line up a loan. There are more hoops to go through since I have a house. Soon I hope. in reply to bszerdy #

Twitter Weekly Updates for 2009-05-31

admin — Sun, 31 May 2009 21:23:00 +0000

Going to take a break from studying for my CCNA. Going to see Angles & Demons tonight, so I’m done for the day. #
Yes http://twtvite.com/a7rged #twtvite #cv09 Going to CineVegas tweetup on the 12th. #
RT: If U have any way of helping one of my followers whose son is battling cancer please do at http://is.gd/CUYb pls RT #
.@ambeach happy birthday. It sounds like you’re having a good time in the Bay area. Don’t drink too much wine! #
Best traffic story I’ve heard in awhile. Traffic jam caused by man threatening to jump from bridge. 5 hours later, driver pushes him off. #
Guy who was going to jump from bridge and was pushed by driver landed on inflatable mat and survived w/ minor injuries. #
Doing lots of chores: lining up a loan for the long awaited condo, getting docs for loan and scheduling CCNA exam. #
@alaskakayaker get out of you jammies and chase the dogs or chickens. I’m sure you’ll get a teaching job soon. in reply to alaskakayaker #
I couldn’t get a CCNA exam appointment next week, so I have one more week to prepare. That means I have some free time w00t!! #
Oh this is nice.. ex-employe sabotages company. They didn’t remove his access. This was a nuclear power plant. http://tinyurl.com/noboq8 #
Funny thing about computers… they do *exactly* what you tell them to do. A fact that I am reminded of every time I debug. #
Watching the Google Wave demo. It looks like it will change the way we communicate http://tinyurl.com/nal2az #
@shroedernz thanks for the shot at the guest posting http://bit.ly/tzTKK. in reply to shroedernz #
@shroedernz you and your GTD and eProductivity crew should check out the Google Wave demo http://tinyurl.com/nal2az in reply to shroedernz #
Just saw “Up” in 3D. Another winner from Pixar. Very touching movie. #
Niall Freguson “US could be a Latin American economy” Too much foreign debt. #
@juecker how do you think the exam went? in reply to juecker #
@holmie I’m taking my CCNA next week. I’m in management, so none are required, but the CCNA is good to have as a minimum – my opinion in reply to holmie #
@juecker I’m rooting for you. Time for me to study for my CCNA – a bit easier I take it next week. in reply to juecker #

Twitter Weekly Updates for 2009-05-24

admin — Sun, 24 May 2009 21:23:00 +0000

Just finished my 1st Biu Jee lesson. It was fun throwing elbows. #
@jack_daniel You’re right about the almost complete lack of troubleshooting skills. People don’t grow up fixing things any more. in reply to jack_daniel #
Spent all day at #interop. Ended the day at the 3Com get together. I saw a lot of good stuff today. Glad to be home now. #
Attended MSSP talk at #interop. This should be a booming business, but there will be lots of scammers while the business sorts itself out. #
@ambeach Ask me about the Mill Valley incident some day. It’s an infamous event in our family lore. #
@cinevegas: I won the All Access Royal Flush pass to CineVegas thanks to your tweet. Thank you!! in reply to cinevegas #
.@cinevegas: I won the All Access Royal Flush pass to CineVegas thanks to your tweet. Thank you!! #
.@jack_daniel: That Brownie article is like a punch in the stomach. Some of us actually learn and study security. All we need is a PR firm. #
For those who didn’t see the Browine (think FEMA) article you can read about it here: http://tinyurl.com/rcvhan #
Just finished listening to Eric Cole’s webiner on proactive security. Missed it live yesterday (con call). http://tinyurl.com/pq5cd7 #
Reading: Forgiving Others by Paul Gardner. A good, thoughtful article. http://bit.ly/VAQmA #
From @cshirky, a great article: how we are shifting from receivers & consumers of info to producers & collaborators http://bit.ly/Gtg7P #
I’m wondering what the collective noun of cats is and found 6 for cats and 3 for kittens & 1 for wild cats. I favor destruction of cats. #
Some clarification. I don’t favor *the* destruction of cats, but favor the term “destruction of cats” I have 6 (don’t ask) and it applies. #
For my Mac using tweeps: disable Java until Apple patches it. Go to preferences > security in your browser and uncheck it. #
Went to store and you’d never know there’s a deep recession going on. I haven’t seen that many cars in the lot outside of Christmas time. #
Yes http://twtvite.com/a7rged #twtvite #cv09 #
.@shroedernz thanks for the wonderful mention on your blog. I’m really honored. http://bit.ly/FfYSx #

Twitter Weekly Updates for 2009-05-17

admin — Sun, 17 May 2009 21:23:00 +0000

@jack_daniel you crack me up. We could rewrite the Inferno using your comments. Which circle of hell are the “allow any any” crowd? in reply to jack_daniel #
Reading 5 ways to love the job you hate: http://bit.ly/JA5vJ
good tips even if you like your job #
@NASA is launching Atlantis today. Follow them for updates on the launch and mission. in reply to NASA #
@cinevegas getting excited about the festival. Why is it shorter this year? in reply to cinevegas #
This Caps / Penguins series is a lot of fun to watch. I hope it continues – sorry @ambeach #
@shroedernz thanks Paul. I really can’t do justice to my mother, but I tried. in reply to shroedernz #
@ambeach: I messed up, your Caps tied it up, I had it backwards for some reason. A game 7 with these two is gonna be great. in reply to ambeach #
New Haney Project on Golf Channel. Poor Charles. This is painful to watch – like a car wreck. I really hope Hank can fix him. #
Man leaves kids in car in 100 degrees while he drinks in bar. It’s going to be a long, hot summer here in Vegas http://tinyurl.com/pvac5d #
@cinevegas: good article (explains reason for shortening the festival), and I can’t wait to go! http://cnvg.us/trev1 #cv09 in reply to cinevegas #
Slightly grossed out by #zombie ant story on #maddow. Flies larvae eat ant brains and take over head until larvae morphs in to a fly #
@Riayn I was wondering why, then I was impressed you did the rx’ed WOD. It’s good to know you survived in reply to Riayn #
@ambeach I huff & puff too. I excel at that. in reply to ambeach #
Reading: Systems Security Engineering Capability Maturity Model – yes, on purpose. #
@lelak Maria would disagree right now. Puff just knocked her latte over before she had a sip. We have 6 and they’ve been an adventure. in reply to lelak #
RT: @chiefmonkey: USAF SSGT spots fuel leak on a civ plane in mid-air. Saves 300 lives. Amazing. http://bit.ly/16dxih #
Exhausted. Just submitted end of term paper for MSIA. I *really* need to start on these earlier. I’ll rejoin the world tomorrow. #
Reading: Making Lessons Learned Stick: http://bit.ly/qjP9O
>> good advice for all who work on projects #
Just looked at TBUZZ http://tbuzz.arc90.com/ a new app to tweet web sites. Nice idea but the JavaScript is more than I can to deal with. #
@ambeach I’m sorry for your loss. Too many people leaving us too soon. in reply to ambeach #

Twitter Weekly Updates for 2009-05-10

admin — Sun, 10 May 2009 21:23:00 +0000

Whoo hoo!! The boss just bought movie tickets for our annual movie outing – this year Star Trek in IMAX. I can’t wait for Friday. #
Just received a pass to a Star Trek advanced screening tomorrow. I’ll have to wait in line, but it should be worth it. Still going Friday. #
Bogus no goal call on the Wings. The puck was sitting in the crease for crying out loud. #
What a Botnet Taught Us About Ourselves & How You Can Avoid Being a Victim http://bit.ly/NwZVH #
Today is the last day of @problogger’s 31 Days to Build a Better Blog Challenge. Thanks Darren, it was terrific http://tinyurl.com/cxmk3o #
Just got home from Star Trek in IMAX. It is well worth waiting in line for 3 hours, and I look forward to seeing it again on Friday. #
Reading “Forgiving Yourself” http://bit.ly/Jx6fH
A powerful step we need to do to be free & productive #
Reading about a naon-sized lock box built from DNA. http://tinyurl.com/cugdss #
@cinevegas Star Trek is really good fun. It’s a lot of action and more laughs than you might expect. Enjoy it. in reply to cinevegas #
@cinevegas You’re on spot that this Star Trek “reinvigorates” the Trek mythology. I say it does the same for the brand. Not perfect though. in reply to cinevegas #
@ambeach I think it is really good fun and I’m on my way out the door to see w/ the guys at work. You will enjoy it – a lot. in reply to ambeach #
@lelak did @Riayn do the celebratory hair color? in reply to lelak #
@Riayn: LOL I should have read the next tweet before replying to lelak. Congratulations on the weight loss!! in reply to Riayn #
Seth Godin doesn’t need my help but his post on value is spot on. Too many businesses miss benefit part of value http://tinyurl.com/qq3gru #
All MSIA work is submitted save the 10K word final paper. I have 7 days to write that. It’s been an interesting course: Human Factors #
@lelak you’re absolutely right re: “weight loss is more about the kitchen than the gym.” There are lots of factors, but food is #1. in reply to lelak #
Ever wonder what SQL injection is or how it is used to take over your systems? http://tinyurl.com/pateuk #
@ambeach are you a scarlet cap? http://scarlet.capitals.nhl.com/ #
RT: Odds are your idea of online safety is so last week http://ow.ly/5YZK #
Small medical study shows that exercise and diet triggers beneficial genetic changes http://tinyurl.com/rapppg #
Reading Be a Winner not a Whiner >> very good advice http://tinyurl.com/d8z6ev #

Anyone Know What Kind of Flower This Is?

becki — Tue, 05 May 2009 03:01:22 +0000

Do you know what kind of flower this is? My friend, Thom, found it growing by itself in the desert near Las Vegas.

Twitter Weekly Updates for 2009-05-03

admin — Sun, 03 May 2009 21:23:00 +0000

Survived WO. I can’t walk but I have a pulse. It’s a good think my Wing Chun lesson is only an hour today. #
RT: Know any gifted, way great virtual assistants? Share their info in the comments here: (& plz RT) http://tinyurl.com/dreamva #
Getting a head start on this weeks MSIA homework. 3 weeks left in the seminar and I have 1 test, 3 weekly papers & a term paper. Whoo Hoo #
#Crossfit WOD complete. I’m still a bit tired from yesterday’s butt kicking, but I finished it. #
I hope Jason doesn’t read this, but I’m too tired to do my Wing Chun homework. I’m supposed to work on my shifting. Doing MSIA hw instead. #
@shroedrnz thanks for the mention on @problogger’s challenge #
Tomorrow 4/28 is my sister’s @alaskakayaker’s birthday & she graduates from college on 5/3 – please send her congratulations #
RT: How to start GTDing – if u struggle http://bit.ly/2zxBl – good information on using GTD and being productive & less stressed. #
@alaskakayaker Happy Birthday!! #
RT: SANS ISC http://tinyurl.com/cj2cht – disable JavaScript on Adobe Acrobat – I don’t know why they enable it by default #
Reading “What the Customer is Trying to Tell You” Been there done that. http://pmtips.net/customer-2/ #
Watching “Grease” remembering how much I loved it when it came out in 1978. I’m a sucker for musicals. #
@ambeach sorry Anne, this ride only goes in one direction so we can’t worry about how far down the track we are. I miss those days though. #
Writing my weekly MSIA paper (Using psychology to implement security policies) wishing that I was golfing, or even outside. #
Took the Miata to get smog checked, but my heater coil bypassed failed. Time for plan C. New hose long enough not to need coupler. #
Reading Transform Your Life. This is the time for some introspection http://tinyurl.com/cusvku #
Today is @alaskakayaker’s graduation day. She’s getting her teaching degree today. A long struggle – mom of 4 & grandma of 2. Way to go Deb! #

Twitter Weekly Updates for 2009-04-26

admin — Sun, 26 Apr 2009 21:23:00 +0000

Bypassed my heater coil on the Miata. No more anti-freeze on my feet! Also troubleshot the neighbor’s sprinkler system. Still handy. #
I am enjoying one of my fantastic (if I do say so myself) margaritas. #
Hmmm… didn’t picture Quagmire as a cat lover #
@Seth_MacFarlane thanks for the life lesson that cats and alcohol do not mix. Remember that folks, no drinking followed by playing with cats in reply to Seth_MacFarlane #
RT @alaskakayaker: Graduation is only 13 days away!!!!!! Cue the music…. CONGRATULATIONS!!! It’s been a long tough road for you. #
Watching Hank Haney try to fix Charles Barkley’s golf swing. I’m brave to watch because I don’t want to catch what Charles has. Oy. #
Story about my friend’s daughter who we lost last week: http://tinyurl.com/cpzq7b #
Gearing up mentally to do today’s #crossfit WOD: 10 exercises, 20 reps each for time. Should be fun. #
Enjoying the sounds rarely heard in Vegas mostly because we tend to live with our windows & doors closed most of the year. #
MSIA homework submitted. Only 2 weeks of coursework left, and I need to get my term paper started. This is the fun time of the seminar. #
Reading 5 Brand Challenges That Small Business Face Today. I’d say all businesses small or large do. Check it out http://tinyurl.com/c8rxax #
Watching Maria do today’s #crossfit WOD. If she lives I’ll do it next. We’re sharing resources on a timed WO so I have to wait. I’m afraid.. #
@ambeach Thanks for the feedback Anne I look forward to hearing how you do on the challenge. in reply to ambeach #
Maria survived… I’m going in. See you on the other side. #