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Posted on March 7, 2010 - by J Lane

Twitter Weekly Updates for 2010-03-07

  • Guys, they've meDals. They're made of meTal. Canada is not leading in gold meTals… #
  • It's a pie kind of morning http://gdzl.la/7Grqah #
  • I think I've kicked inertia square in the nuts. New project now well underway. #
  • Now, if I could just figure out where the e-mail from this application is going…. #
  • OMG. The @postmarkapp API is a dream to work with. Actually providing meaningful error messages? Thank you! #
  • Okay, @postmarkapp is great. Definitely going to use it for @apphelpme and probably move @mailmanagr over too soon. #
  • Huh, was there just a little earthquake? #
  • RT @dburka: Silverorange has prerecorded some 'conversations' to take calls from telephone marketers. Hilarity ensues http://bit.ly/spamcall #
  • Just set up @stop's searchable tweet archive idea (http://bit.ly/b4qO3e). Maybe someday I'll customize it to be purdy like his. #

Posted on February 28, 2010 - by J Lane

Twitter Weekly Updates for 2010-02-28


Posted on February 21, 2010 - by J Lane

Twitter Weekly Updates for 2010-02-21

  • Sleep Cycle (iPhone) is one of the coolest apps I've downloaded. Here's my sleep last night. http://twitpic.com/13geh4 #
  • It uses your phone's accelerometer to measure your sleep (movement). I woke up briefly around midnight, and slept really soundly. #
  • I wish the other Jonathan Lane living in New York would stop giving out my e-mail address. Nice car insurance quote…. #
  • Damn, the bug I was going to report has already been reported… and fixed (in the next beta release). #slowbetatester #
  • RT @dhh: All the wrong reasons for Stack Overflow's VC chase: http://bit.ly/a9IAYj (Really have to agree with @dhh on this one…) #
  • Freaking amazing day. Sunny and beautiful. http://gdzl.la/7DwN8P #
  • ______ version 4 from _____ inc. is a beautiful and excellent piece of software. Except for a few minor bugs, it's a work of art. #
  • Firefox personas is pretty cool. Now if they could just make the browser fast and not consume all of my machine's resources, I'd use it. #
  • Boy I'm getting curmudgeonly. Instead of making form fields inactive, I'm actually considering throwing in a vault door slamming/ajax seq. #
  • I used to think dealing with data from the Registrar's office was bad. It's nothing compared to RETS…. #
  • RETS has been p0wned #

Posted on February 14, 2010 - by J Lane

Twitter Weekly Updates for 2010-02-14

  • Wow, can't believe that site validated on the first run. Didn't have to tweak any code. #
  • Just completed a 3.04 km run with @runkeeper, check it out http://bit.ly/bxQVC3 #RunKeeper #
  • Just completed a 42.31 km run with @runkeeper, check it out http://bit.ly/bCbSMJ #RunKeeper #
  • That last one is false due to a GPS lock on issue. Going to see if I can edit it… #
  • Yup, 3.61 km run with @runkeeper. Would be nice if @runkeeper had a little intelligence in the form of "nobody can run 40 km/min" #
  • Vegan chocolate hazelnut biscotti in the oven. #cantwait #
  • I think Flash's downfall is going to be with how stupid ActionScript is getting. You need like 6 lines of code to make a button work. #
  • Of course changing that link in the footer would have completely thrown off the layout in IE. How stupid of me not to assume that! #
  • New idea for @apphelpme #
  • I've really got to call a moratorium on registering domains. Up to 29 now, I think #
  • I'm not allowed to say anything about it, but this beta software is really impressive. Well done unnamed company. #
  • Trying to figure out if this web host is seriously just going to let my sites be offline until midnight CST (DB problems) #
  • Is there some sort of sporting event taking place in Vancouver? #

Posted on February 7, 2010 - by J Lane

Twitter Weekly Updates for 2010-02-07

  • Why is #shaw unable to put outage info online? Or make a useful web site in any way for that matter? #
  • Awesome. 45 minutes with #shaw led to "we're going to call you back". Believe it when I see it. #
  • RT @bcbusiness: Cool blog for those of you that feel it's the surface that matters most: http://lovelypackage.com/ #
  • Wow, 40 lines of CSS code to style a "Web site produced by" link in the footer of this site. #isthatarecord #thesedevelopersarelame #
  • Does iBooks support PDF, so that I can read my existing collection of eBooks? #lazyweb #
  • RT @timescolonist: Former premier Bill Vander Zalm gets official nod for anti-HST petition. http://bit.ly/bbyuCm #
  • I'd just like to let all of my friends in Alberta know that the daffodils are starting to flower now. #dontmissthoseprairiewinters #
  • Dude, I'm totally going to the #victoriateafestival next weekend. #

Posted on January 31, 2010 - by J Lane

Twitter Weekly Updates for 2010-01-31

  • Bored tonight. Black pen puketh. http://gdzl.la/7xTQ1R #
  • Man, I'm such a fanboi #
  • iBooks. Nifty. #
  • "I asked the head of our team about creating iWork for the iPad." What was he supposed to say? "No" to Steve Jobs? #
  • I HATE Rogers sales team. They are so annoying. Why do they keep calling trying to sell me a Blackberry when I already have an iPhone? #
  • RT @jessekeefer: All I know is that the iPad is going to revolutionize the way nerds wank. #
  • Did I mention how much I hate people that hold source files hostage to keep clients? Assholes. #
  • Man, I need an intern/co-op student. This task is mind numbing. #
  • Oh I get it. This developer kinda knew CSS. Like, he thought it was good for doing image rollovers, but not much else. #
  • #cantconcentrateintheafternoon Grrrr. #
  • Perch CMS. That's what I was looking for. Really should get better at bookmarking stuff. #
  • 2 dozen vegan cupcakes? Check. (pre-icing. Still cooling) http://gdzl.la/7ziNJq #
  • For Pam: http://gdzl.la/7zffca #
  • If you're from Ontario and skiing in BC, please stay in bounds. http://tinyurl.com/ycc8295 #
  • I'm ready for sleep (or at least a massage). Sleep is way more likely though. #
  • $150 for a used first gen. Kindle? Somebody is optimistic! #

Posted on January 24, 2010 - by J Lane

Twitter Weekly Updates for 2010-01-24

  • Awesome, looks like no 3G service on Mayne today. Edge only. Well done #rogers. Your service gets worse daily. #
  • Seems like we've had a higher than average number of power outages this year. My n is 3 though…. #
  • Boo. No power until tomorrow. #
  • #rogers #network #lame #infuriating #
  • Ouch, this is one heck of an outage. ETA for power on is now 6pm tomorrow. #
  • I give up. Going to Victoria today. #
  • Voted Y Construction zone at McTavish Rd, North Saanich, BC, Canada http://trapster.com/_qenn #
  • Voted Known Speed Trap http://trapster.com/_HY6 #
  • The future is now. Driving on the highway while working on my laptop online (I'm not the one driving…) #
  • The terrible 3s end the day they turn 4, right? In which case, May can't come soon enough. #
  • Heading home (power's back on!) http://gdzl.la/7wYQCx #
  • Does @coudal know that their shopping cart is returning a 404? #
  • I remember making this argument back in July, August? http://bit.ly/8PrVav #HST #
  • Anyone have any experience decompiling SWFs? Client's former developers are being greedy with their source files. #
  • Shoot turns out my todo list actually grew today, despite full day of work. #
  • Itsy is my new favourite twitter client on the Mac because of it's high hackability #
  • Itsy in colour: http://j.mp/4qOST4 #
  • Why is it that 9/10 times, the one female on the executive team is "Director of Human Resources"? #
  • Personally, I think it's hilarious. The choreography is lame though. http://bit.ly/6sbuH4 /via @awilkinson #
  • Oh good god. 2010 might be insanely busy. #
  • Frustrating that Shaw doesn't update their DNS cache regularly #
  • Hate it when project will never die. Trying to finish off and get 3 e-mails with lists of "minor changes" #
  • As bad as 2009 was, at least there's one thing to be thankful for: GWB is no longer in the Whitehouse. #
  • Just completed a 3.42 km run with @runkeeper, check it out http://bit.ly/7vX20t #RunKeeper #
  • What? Today's Saturday? Still catching up from the 2 day power outage though. #

Posted on January 17, 2010 - by J Lane

Twitter Weekly Updates for 2010-01-17

  • UPS: takes 3 days to get across the country, but a week to travel the last 100 km. #
  • It bugs me to no end that Dell divides up their site by "Home", "Small Business" and "Business". What's the difference? #
  • Have to love designers/developers that hold on to clients by refusing to release source files. #sarcasm #
  • Unfortunately the new #bcferries mobile doesn't do Southern Gulf Islands departures. Looks like only major routes. #
  • Just completed a 1.22 km walk with @runkeeper, check it out http://bit.ly/4UnHX1 #RunKeeper #
  • RT @codyfoss: RT @chrisguillebeau: Mikey Hicks, 8, Can’t Get Off U.S. Terror Watch List: http://bit.ly/4vdfEz Nice writing in the article #

Posted on January 10, 2010 - by J Lane

Twitter Weekly Updates for 2010-01-10

  • Watching Where the Wild Thing Are #
  • … and seriously missing my sweetie. Wish she was here. #
  • Apparently Vonage is now rounding all calls up to the nearest minute. Awesome, thanks for the nickel and dimeing guys. #
  • "In my day, we had to walk three miles uphill through the snow to post a comment." http://bit.ly/8w1z5A #
  • So tired this morning, but I think I've finally got a handle on @apphelpme Getting Real strikes again, thanks @37signals #
  • Looks like I'm going to have to give The 4 Hour Workweek another read. Got an interesting idea for a muse. #
  • So pretty much every .me domain is being squatted on? That's so great. #
  • 2 and a half days left. It feels like I'm running a marathon, but sprinting the last quarter of it. #
  • No, I'm not interested in your "Professional Web Designing Services". How about some copywriting? #
  • QuickCursor by @jessegrosjean: use your favorite text editor in any textarea! http://j.mp/quickcursor #macosx (via @chrismessina) #
  • Some people don't realize how irritating it is to hear how much fun they're having while you're working and trying to look after 2 kids. #
  • Wow, #shaw is offering 100Mbps service now. Too bad it's $150 per month. #
  • Just remember kids: actions speak much louder than words. It's confusing when you don't do as you say. #
  • I really wish I was more patient. I also really wish my mom lived close by sometimes. #
  • The last hours always seem the longest #
  • RT @mattgood Here Come Those Lucrative Olympics http://bit.ly/7uXaaa Oh, that's why we need the #HST. Got it! #
  • The new Facebook for iPhone app just synced some random person's photo (that I'm not friends with) to a friend in my address book #
  • Guess I better do my GST return. Sigh. #
  • I've said it before, this barista freakin' rocks the crema. Not even in a small way. #
  • WTF are all these .class files on this client's old site? He's not using Java anywhere… #
  • Before: http://bit.ly/5qLzkB and After: http://bit.ly/7aDF4M (soft launch) #
  • Ordering some dinner — at Good Fortune Restaurant http://gowal.la/s/2MrR #

Posted on January 3, 2010 - by J Lane

Twitter Weekly Updates for 2010-01-03

  • New years plans: kids to bed, bottle of champagne solo on the deck. Could be worse I guess. #
  • The TSA has removed the restriction requiring us to turn off the LiveTV on flights over the US. (via @WestJet) #TSAoncrack #
  • Terrorists would be less likely to fly if they can't watch TV? Somebody please explain that restriction to me. #TSAoncrack #
  • Top of the island, just before sundown. http://img.ly/jsD #
  • JavaScript: wrangled. Next!! #
  • 7 nights in Mexico, all inclusive… so tempting. #
  • Lying in bed staring at the lights in Vancouver/the ocean. Pretty hard not to feel a little emo at the moment. #
  • Am I reading too much into it that my wife didn't even pack her wedding ring for her trip to Vegas? :-/ #
  • Heading to Victoria with the kids — at Village Bay Ferry Terminal http://gowal.la/s/75j #
  • Sparkling wine from Argentina in hand. New Years may actually be manageable. #
  • Heading home — at BC Ferries Schwartz Bay http://gowal.la/s/aak #
  • Beautiful sky tonight. http://img.ly/jPz #
  • Mandarin Orange + Sleeman Cream Ale = Orangesicle? Maybe? #
  • #BCHydro should tweet outage information. As soon as I have power, maybe I'll make that happen. #
  • Jonesing for some eggs this morning. #firesidecooking http://img.ly/jZ7 #
  • I wish I could just prorogue my business and take a holiday until March. Must be nice Harper, must be nice. #
  • #champagneglassoptional #
  • I'm not sober. Not even a little bit. Big problem: nobody to kiss at midnight. #
  • Second big problem: champagne all gone. #
  • Now I've got that horrible conundrum: keep drinking and regret it in the morning, or stop now and enjoy the mellow buzz? #
  • Damn liver. Apparently I'll be greeting the new year sober. #
  • Happy New Year kids. Now go break something. #
  • WestJet flight makes emergency landing in Vancouver http://tinyurl.com/yhme2dl . Love that most commenters defend WestJet. They are awesome #
  • How did I not know that you could shake the iPhone to skip tracks? #latetotheparty #
  • Why would anyone actually spend money on a "Mini Pops" CD. Hearing a bunch of kids sing really crappy music? #
  • My god, I hate Chapters. They're now charging a $6 dollar "pre-order" fee. Guess I'll be getting those pre-orders on Amazon retards. #
  • To clarify: they'll waive the fee, but you have to wait to have all of your items shipped when the pre-order becomes available. #notonamazon #
  • "whipped cream-topped shooters with suggestive names" http://ow.ly/S3Sx Thanks for that PG13 reporting @theprovince ;-) #
  • This web site looks classy. *pats self on back* #
  • I'd kill to be able to go for a run right now. #
  • I think my son is missing school over the break: http://gdzl.la/7sA8Z5 #
  • Anyone got any good New Years resolutions out there? #

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