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Twitter Weekly Updates for 2010-03-07

Jack — Sun, 07 Mar 2010 16:00:00 +0000

Tried to take it easy today but it was too much work. #
My time has been scattered over various clients' website updates. I've decided I need to put more weekend in my weekend. #
Just noticed in Audacity that one of the MP3 export ID3 tag options for genre is Porn Groove. Guess that means it official. #
Just noticed in Audacity that one of the MP3 export ID3 tag options for genre is Porn Groove. Guess that makes it official. #
Making the Case for iPad E-Book Prices – NYTimes.com http://nyti.ms/9RxYVk (The final quote by Anne Rice is telling.) #
Now that I've read 11 books on my Kindle 2, it feels strange to be reading a "traditional" paperback book again. #
I'm downloading the "fastest browser on earth": http://www.opera.com/ (finally out of beta) #
@jessicamcminn Barely looked at it. Downloaded & installed some widgets. Chrome is closer to becoming my dev browser. Needs No Script though in reply to jessicamcminn #
Google toolbar keeps offering to translate pages from Italian, Portuguese, etc. for me. Problem is, the pages are already in English. #
@jacobhaddon Not sure iPad will hold up for novel reading: LCD vs e-Ink. Are Nook eBooks DRM'd? Can you convert to mobi & read on Kindle? in reply to jacobhaddon #
@jessicamcminn Opera decided to make itself my DEFAULT browser. I hate when programs change file associations. I just changed it back. in reply to jessicamcminn #
Publishers Weekly SF/F/H Reviews for 3/1/2010 – SF/FAN/HORROR Web Exclusives http://bit.ly/8YjO0g #
My Blackberry Facebook app msgs won't OPEN in messages area. Tried reboot/reset. Still won't work. Reboot usually fixes quirky behavior. #
@DarkWoofer Yep. Yanked battery. That fixes the bug where a chat stream won't open (usually Twitter's 40404 but always); didn't fix this. in reply to DarkWoofer #
@jessicamcminn Maybe it's a server problem. Hope so. Because other than yanking the battery, I'm out of tricks. Guess could reinstall. Ugh. in reply to jessicamcminn #
@DarkWoofer Good point. Facebook w/ Firefox has been a nightmare lately. in reply to DarkWoofer #
Hulu, RIP…? Charging fees for Hulu comes with its own problems – http://bit.ly/aiOSLu #
Barnes & Noble to Test Bundling e-Books, p-Books – PW: http://bit.ly/bOS1JZ #
Having son with inoperable brain tumor, this story interests my family. Vaccine may shift odds vs. deadly brain cancer http://bit.ly/atJTL3 #
Burn Notice season finale was bad-ass. Great seeing Garret Dillahunt of Terminator: Sarah Connor Chronicles. New BN season starts June! #
Harper Teen Pays Seven Figures for Debut YA Trilogy – PW http://bit.ly/cfgDTg #
@jacobhaddon Seems to be working today. in reply to jacobhaddon #
After the buzz saw that went through the Eagles' linebacking corps last year, I'm surprised they released Will WItherspoon #
@twignest Yep. I watched it again with my sons, who missed the first airing. in reply to twignest #

Twitter Weekly Updates for 2010-02-28

Jack — Sun, 28 Feb 2010 16:00:00 +0000

E-Book Sales Jump 176% in Flat Trade Year – 2010-02-22 | Publishers Weekly http://bit.ly/dAQGys #
Had to remove (removal tool) and reinstall Norton Internet Security 2010 twice in two days; three time in the past week! Getting old fast. #
Save those comic books, kids! Superman's debut comic book issue sells for $1M – Yahoo! News http://bit.ly/9xmISf #
@amy_grech I've had even worse trouble with McAfee. Comes free w/ Comcast…and you get what you pay for. in reply to amy_grech #
Just finished work on a fund raising graphic for a Web client. Next up: converting a site comp to a layout. #
Hmm… Black Magic Sanction (Rachel Morgan #8) out now in h/b $13.50 (48% off) – or I can wait for Kindle – 4/6, $8.65 http://bit.ly/aLq8fB #
Will really miss Brian Westbrook this season. Thought he'd be with the Eagles for a few more years. Concussions are hell. #
@DarkWoofer I have the other 7 in mass market. Need to decide if I switch to h/b for this one, or wait for Kindle. in reply to DarkWoofer #
My Web Developer & Weather Bug add-ons for Firefox have been playing peekaboo. There, then gone next time, then back later. #
Can't believe I forgot to watch 24 yesterday. Catching it on Fox's site now. Better late than never. #
Working late, late night on client's web layout. Yawns per minute has exceeded my maximum tolerance threshold so it's time to call it a day. #
German Court Grants Injunction Against Rapidshare: Amount of theft of copyrighted works "astonishing." http://bit.ly/d1CXxt #
Lower Merion school to students: you must permit us to spy on you at home – paraphrasing, only a bit: http://bit.ly/b8i0ky #
Top-rated cell phones high in radiation emissions (includes my BlackBerry Bold, Droid, Nexus One, etc) http://bit.ly/9pza45 #
Solid day of web work today. Building pages and a style sheet for one recent client, while 2 new clients wait in the wings. #
Chrome's closer to a Firefox web dev replacement for me: RT @mashable 10 Essential Chrome Extensions for Web Developers http://bit.ly/b9yBqw #
Another busy day of web work, mostly for one client. We avoided part 1 of the latest snowpocalypse. Part 2 locked & loaded. #
Another week in this long winter, another day of shoveling snow. I'd wave the white flag already, but I don't think anybody would see it. #
Batman beats Superman! Batman comic fetches $1.075 million, rewrites record – http://bit.ly/ds7LZr #
Watching USA vs Finland hockey (Olympics) and the US team looks like they're on a power play even when it's 5 on 5. #
Wrapping up a bunch of client web updates, a podcast & mass mailing. #
My wife's aunt is on a Cruise ship off the coast of Chile. THU-TUE. We're trying to get in touch. Think she's at the south tip now. #
I thought Hurt Locker was good, wasn't blown away Expectations too high. 'Lockergate'? Producer apologizes for emails – http://bit.ly/csO94Y #
Wish Seesmic for Blackberry had Trending Topics option. Like the ping.fm integration but will stick w/ UberTwitter for everyday use. #

Twitter Weekly Updates for 2010-02-21

Jack — Sun, 21 Feb 2010 16:00:00 +0000

Does the Kindle for PC application not have a search feature? #
UK novelist and former jockey Dick Francis dies – Yahoo! News http://bit.ly/bZWyzr #
If it's not too busy at county location, I may be getting a reg flu plus H1N1 flu vaccination today. For my daughter, H1N1, part two. #
@amy_grech Yeah, it's only a guess they make about which flu variant will be the problem of the season, not a universal vaccine. in reply to amy_grech #
Went through the vaccination cattle chute: seasonal flu shot in my left arm, H1N1 shot in my right. Now working on revisions to Kindle file. #
Opera 10.5 becomes the world's fastest browser | Applications – InfoWorld http://bit.ly/cGEbvB #
Figured out how to add Table of Contents & Chapter (waypoints) to my book formatted for Kindle. Proof in free conversion. My win for the day #
Roger Ebert has been through some hard times! 'Esquire' profiles Roger Ebert – from Pop Candy http://bit.ly/b0ZOny #
Published revised SHIMMER for Kindle. New cover, added TOC & waypoints, item to ACK pg. 48-72 HR WAIT! http://bit.ly/RTI4u #
Don't know is if SHIMMER (Kindle) will be unavailable during the 48-72 HR review period. If you want updated version, I'll post when up. #
S&S Debuts Digital Author Widget – 2/17/2010 8:50:00 AM – Publishers Weekly http://bit.ly/9iEatp #
You get my S&S author widget here, if you want to help promote my novels! http://authors.simonandschuster.biz/John-Passarella/1792609 #
Security bug opens Google Buzz to hackers | Security Central – InfoWorld http://bit.ly/9SZUAm #
I put my S&S author widget up here: http://bit.ly/bWni16 (Wither on separate widget for "J.G. Passarella.") Wither's Rain cover is missing. #
Will Apple's Safari fall first in hacking contest — again? | InfoWorld http://bit.ly/a74v4G #
Revised Kindle SHIMMER update: Your content is being published. Most titles take between 24 to 36 hours to become buyable. #
Kindle Publishing Q: If an author/publisher revises book, do past buyers automatically get revision? Free? Or do they have to buy again? #
Amazon shows my revised SHIMMER Kindle cover, but revised book isn't live yet. Maybe later today…? http://bit.ly/RTI4u #
Rootkit to blame for Windows Blue Screen of Death | Security Central – InfoWorld http://bit.ly/cETpkP #
The revised SHIMMER for Kindle is LIVE! (New cover, now has TOC & waypoints, addition to ACK page.) http://bit.ly/RTI4u #
Really enjoyed the book Shutter Island http://bit.ly/9fdSQw but – knowing the reveals in the story – may not see on film. DVD maybe. #
Google Settlement Gets Day In Court – Publishers Weekly http://bit.ly/ao8KXF #
@jessicamcminn Got 3 out of 4 stars in our paper. Leo's supposedly good. in reply to jessicamcminn #
@brendamantz Hey, Brenda! Glad you're enjoying WITHER. in reply to brendamantz #
Revised SHIMMER for Kindle is LIVE! (new cover, now has TOC & waypoints, fixes omission to ACKNOWL pg) http://bit.ly/RTI4u #
Grossly uninformed Twilight fan or snarky email prank? Wolfman rips off Twilight http://bit.ly/9yh4YN (thx Mark, Horrorlit) #
Tried Netflix streaming for only the 3rd time and it completely locked up my PC. Couldn't even open task mgr to kill process. #

Twitter Weekly Updates for 2010-02-14

Jack — Sun, 14 Feb 2010 16:00:00 +0000

Getting ready for Battle of the Snow Part 2. This time, it's personal. #
Was hoping Linksys monitor was source of my Blue Screens of Death, but just had a BSOD and the mon hasn't run for days. #
@temporus another round of digging out: 200+ feet of sidewalk and mailbox access. Did driveway yesterday. in reply to temporus #
Medallion Debuts Action Interviews – Publishers Weekly http://bit.ly/9v37UG #
I was interviewed by Creative Writing Help. Read it here: http://bit.ly/bHmoTM #
I've seen all of these 80s teen films! You Couldn't Ignore Me If You Tried. Review: http://bit.ly/9y1Bvr Amazon: http://bit.ly/anax3A #
Quote: The publishing industry's grand strategy for e-books: discourage people from buying them: http://bit.ly/9bgTGh #
Another snow storm coming this evening. We're in 10-12" band. If Philly gets 10" it will be all time record for 1 winter. #
Completed one round of shoveling snow (during a lull in the blizzard). Now more is piling up. We should break the winter record going away. #
@ordinary_girl84 When you hear thunder during the snow. Thunderstorm in the middle of the snow storm. Up high, extreme temp turbulence. in reply to ordinary_girl84 #
Reporting from Ice Station Zebra: ordered new pair of winter boots online. Current pair won't survive 3 blizzards in 2 months. #
I was expecting a little more out of the ending of "9". Seemed to fall flat at the end. #
Finished yet another round of shoveling. Path in sidewalk subsequently filled with water! Winter wonderland? Hah! #
Watching helplessly as Symantec tech support takes control of my desktop. What fun… #
@amy_grech I'm back. Hoping problem fixed. I had partial NIS2010 going. Download Checks & background scan, but no console or taskbar icon. in reply to amy_grech #
Google staunchly defends pact to digitize books – Yahoo! News http://bit.ly/9dTbQr #
The Cost of an E-Book Will Be Going Up – NYTimes.com http://nyti.ms/9hQuM5 #
The Great Thing About YA Fiction Is, There Are No Genre Boundaries – Books – io9 http://bit.ly/bFRTpK #
@ESpotlight Problem is contracts are already in place w/ existing royalty rates. Publishers get short term $$. Readers balk..? Piracy up? in reply to ESpotlight #
Book Buzz: 'Mockingjay' completes 'Hunger Games' trilogy – USATODAY.com http://bit.ly/9nHHBc #
Mockingjay (The Final Book of The Hunger Games) by Suzanne Collins. Pre-order at 53% off cover price: http://bit.ly/csb74W #
How Google Buzz for mobile will change your life http://bit.ly/avZKhB #
Today is Peter Gabriel's 60th birthday. I'm listening to Peter Gabriel #3, the "Melt" album while I work on client's podcast & mass mailing. #
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Ack! My Blackberry going a little haywire, even after I yanked the battery out to reboot. #

Twitter Weekly Updates for 2010-02-07

Jack — Sun, 07 Feb 2010 16:00:00 +0000

Looks like FEBE isn't completely compatible with Firefox 3.6. Seems to run and never finish. Canceled, restarted, canceled again. #
Amazon Caves To Macmillan’s eBook Pricing Demands http://tcrn.ch/bvrBLX #
This has been a really disjointed day. Feels like I've done a lot but accomplished little. Par for the course for a Monday…? #
Macmillan, Amazon Dispute Nearing Resolution – Publishers Weekly http://bit.ly/d7fG3j #
And… Agents Largely Support Macmillan; Some Angered by Amazon – Publishers Weekly http://bit.ly/bRJn19 #
More Agent Pendergast novels FTW! Grand Central in New Deal with Preston/Child – (Publishers Weekly) http://bit.ly/cUhkB7 #
Just finished an email interview for "creative writing help." Will post link when I have it. #
Did Lost really need to add a parallel/alternate time line to all the craziness? (Maybe so the cast can spend some time in clean clothes.) #
Problems with my wireless connection today (can't get IP address); have 50-foot cable running down hall to router. Wife will love it. #
R.I.P. Philip José Farmer – io9 http://bit.ly/9NpNdf #
Spent 9+ hours trying to get my wireless back. Numerous installs/uninstalls. Finally uninstalled Linksys monitor and XP saw the network. #
@DarkWoofer I don't know. Was that a Mark Twain moment? in reply to DarkWoofer #
@DarkWoofer Yep, that puts the "perma" in permalinks, alright. in reply to DarkWoofer #
Bummed about Macmillan's price hike on Kindle books? You can still get SHIMMER for $3.99! http://bit.ly/RTI4u #
Preditors & Editors anthology poll results: The Stories In Between places 7th: http://bit.ly/dmY4Q4 #
Big genre night on TV: Bones, Fringe, Vampire Diaries and Supernatural, topped off with a Burn Notice chaser. #
Amazon gives the self-published a second life – USATODAY.com http://bit.ly/cea9ip #
Authors Guild new service for members to monitor suspicious Amazon behavior: Who Moved My Buy Button? http://bit.ly/dmsk0u #
Just completed a client's mass mailing… waiting for the snow storm to arrive. 12 to 16 inches of snow expected in the next 24 hours. #
@temporus Well, the site did just go up TODAY. in reply to temporus #
Weather update. Looks like we could be in the 14"-20" or 20"-24" zone. Yikes! #
SPECIAL: P/back WITHER is sold out. Have a few hardbounds (1st ed'n; signed by both authors!) on sale: http://bit.ly/EWbFe #
Taking care of client's weekly podcast & mass mailing, then on to shoveling our 24 to 30 inches of snow, whatever the final tally is. #
@twignest It was rough, powder on top of wet snow on packed icy stuff. I slipped and fell, pulled something. Didn't even get to sidewalk. in reply to twignest #
Amazon bracing to compete on touch screen with Apple iPad? Amazon Buys touch-screen co. NYTimes.com http://nyti.ms/9sq8HZ #
Neil Gaiman Confirms That He's Written An Upcoming Episode Of Doctor Who http://bit.ly/bRwJzx #

Twitter Weekly Updates for 2010-01-31

Jack — Sun, 31 Jan 2010 16:00:00 +0000

It was right there at the end for the Vikings and Favre, but the Saints made the home crowd happy. Glad the late game had some excitement. #
Anybody having trouble logging into Amazon's Digital Text Platform? Login screen is different, sign in just returns me to login screen. Loop #
Kindle experiment: dragged tagged PDF to Kindle, works like Desktop PDF, no line reflow. Sent via email for free conversion: same result! #
Anyone buy Kindle insurance and have occasion to use it? Or not buy it, but wish you had? My month to decide is running out. #
The First Tweet From Space and Other Twitter Firsts – PC World http://bit.ly/8iPcEP #
@twignest Thanks. I plan to take care with it – as I take care of all the regular books I read. Wondered about longevity, though. in reply to twignest #
@RoseLamatt Glad to hear it's still going strong. in reply to RoseLamatt #
Harper Debuts Writing Site for Teens – Publishers Weekly http://bit.ly/5tQHfW #
Apple tablet could write a new chapter for e-books – Yahoo! News http://bit.ly/599K6u #
Kindle users: Any Whispernet outage going on…? Getting zero bars. #
Looks like a restart got Whispernet working again on my Kindle 2. First time I've had that "dead" wireless situation. #
Why it pays to have a student in the house! New MS Office 2010 price list. Infoworld: winners & losers http://bit.ly/9VHdjx #
@DarkWoofer Figured it would be Sprint. Haven't had a problem in my first month till now. in reply to DarkWoofer #
@brendamantz Really? Haven't had a problem in my first month till now. Guess it depends on Sprint's signal strength in your area. in reply to brendamantz #
Sent out an email test for a client's mass mailing tomorrow. Calling it a day — our dog's put a serious crimp in my night owl tendencies. #
It takes a Cameron to beat a Cameron: 'Avatar' passes 'Titanic' on worldwide chart – Yahoo! News http://bit.ly/aLg3HW #
Trying to watch Apple's iPad video: brutal experience. Curious to hear how it is for reading entire novels at its weight & eyestrain factor? #
Watched Surrogates with Bruce Willis. Not bad, but I wanted it to be a little more. Running time less than 90 minutes. #
Wrapping up some client blog & website updates. Dealing with headache all morning, so taking a break now. #
Kindle tally for JAN: I've read 6 books this month. Four on Kindle, 2 on paper. Current book is on Kindle. #
Sad to hear about J.D. Salinger. Makes me want to read Catcher in the Rye again. #
Thanks to Scott Nicholson for putting Shimmer on his Amazon list: "Kindle books by spooky writers" http://bit.ly/9WKceA #
Big Dollhouse finale tonight… was hoping it would be 2 hours, epic with room to breathe. Worried it will feel rushed. #
@angiebatgirl Is Sherlock a book title? Author? Or character, as in Holmes. in reply to angiebatgirl #
10 Reasons We'll Miss Joss Whedon's Dollhouse – io9 http://bit.ly/cSBjVu #
Dollhouse: Wow! I really wish I'd been able to rewatch Epitaph One again before the finale. This one bears repeat viewing. #
@nilvento Hell yeah! But watch in order. in reply to nilvento #
Final Kindle tally for JAN: Read 7 books, 5 on Kindle, 2 on paper. #
PC MAG recommended Viigo and Poynt for Blackberry devices. Downloaded both. Poynt looks really cool for local (GPS-location-based) search. #
@KevinBreaux I wonder about the people who hadn't seen Epitaph One! Those "previously on" scenes would have had them scratching their head. in reply to KevinBreaux #
Dollhouse Finale Recap: Dollhouse Isn't Really Over – http://bit.ly/c15NsF #
Former Eagles star Tom Brookshier dies at 78 – NFL – Yahoo! Sports http://bit.ly/aHPGIT #
@CowboyPoet Thanks for the Follow Friday rec! in reply to CowboyPoet #
More on the MacMillan vs Amazon dispute: Books pulled from Amazon.com in pricing dispute – http://bit.ly/9EOLvx #
Steve Jobs Says Publishers Not Happy with Amazon – http://bit.ly/aGooPu #

Twitter Weekly Updates for 2010-01-24

Jack — Sun, 24 Jan 2010 16:00:00 +0000

We got our rescue dog today. She's adjusting. Misses her foster family. #
In PW: Nearly 20% of respondents saying they’ve stopped buying print books in favor of buying e-books. http://bit.ly/5Msiex #
Amazon revises DTP Terms & conditions: http://bit.ly/71KwA8 #
@twignest I was wondering about using isopropyl alcohol (rubbing alcohol) on a lint-free cloth for the Kindle screen. Sounds like it's okay. in reply to twignest #
Study Finds Pervasive Online Book Piracy: Publishers Weekly http://bit.ly/73i9t7 #
@twignest Will have to look for some distilled water next time I'm in CVS! Thanks. in reply to twignest #
PW offering digital subscription (via Zinio) at whopping discount of $12. Pay ONLY $162 for the NO PAPER, NO INK, NO LABOR version. Woohoo! #
Subscribe to NJ's Courier Post. No delivery last 3 days. Trying Inquirer on the Kindle via Calibre. Would rather have C. Post or Daily News. #
Another print vs Kindle pub delay, this one not as bad. Kim Harrison's new novel is out FEB 23 (h/b) and APR 6 on Kindle. #
@DarkWoofer Do you have some influence with her? in reply to DarkWoofer #
How Everything Goes to Hell During a Zombie Apocalypse: http://bit.ly/5sMNRd (caution strong language) #
Our rescue dog has flipped my night owl schedule on its ear. Can't stay up late and sleep in when I'm the only one home w/ the dog all day! #
New Study Finds Reading Holding Steady Among Young People – 1/20/2010 Publishers Weekly: http://bit.ly/60Luuh #
Robert B. Parker Dies At 77 – 1/20/2010 – Publishers Weekly http://bit.ly/8LV6pT #
Amazon Offers Higher Royalty on Self-Published e-Books – 1/20/2010 Publishers Weekly http://bit.ly/8kLR6x #
Well, that settles that… or NOT. At NWU Event, Confusion, Strong Opposition to Google Settlement. PW http://bit.ly/7qTAt3 #
Mattel takes innovation to the dogs with its Puppy Tweets http://bit.ly/77pDZV #
My Kindle has a heartbeat. While it's connected, my HD makes a "whump" noise every other second. Stops only when I pull USB plug…? #
Little bit of everything today for clients: blogging, tweeting, web updates, graphic creation, WordPress upgrading, script tinkering… #
IN THE LOOP: If this, in any way, represents the functioning of actual politics, we are all doomed. #
Calibre upgrade note: Should fix problems w/ floppy drive being activated while e-book reader connected. -maybe it wasn't my HD pulsing! #
For a SyFy movie, House of Bones was… OK, but (spoiler) suffered from the 'must kill everyone in the final 30 seconds' syndrome. #

Twitter Weekly Updates for 2010-01-17

Jack — Sun, 17 Jan 2010 16:00:00 +0000

@twignest It borrows from Pocahontas, Dances W/ Wolves, Last Samurai, etc. It's a serviceable plot for a first "alien" encounter story. in reply to twignest #
@twignest W/ an eco-message & new-age (almost Wiccan) mysticism. People s/ see it for the magic of grand movie making, a quantum advance. in reply to twignest #
@KevinBreaux Somber day. Can't muster any excitement for the playoffs. Knew we were in trouble on Eagles Flight Night when Bradley went down in reply to KevinBreaux #
Spent a chunk of the day converting a client's legacy nested-table layout to css. Also, a belated podcast & mass mailing for another client. #
Anybody have list of publishers who are delaying (by months) the release of Kindle editions for fear of hurting h/b sales? #
Kindle users are giving Douglas Preston's IMPACT 1-star reviews on Amazon because Macmillan is delaying Kindle version 4 months. #
@DarkWoofer Yeah, I heard about Rowling. Didn't know about the other two. in reply to DarkWoofer #
@DarkWoofer I was iffy on reading Law of 9s based upon the mixed reviews. in reply to DarkWoofer #
@DarkWoofer Probably are a threat to bookstores, the way automobiles were a threat to blacksmiths. Stores need to have kiosks & be agents. in reply to DarkWoofer #
@DarkWoofer Publishers need to realize the cost of producing an eBook is infinitesimal. 1 = 1 million. A fixed cost, no variable costs. in reply to DarkWoofer #
Just wrapped up one client's electronic mass mailing. Soon time to get back to some web work. Any good books out there on Kindle formatting? #
Anyone have this Firefox issue: Forms ALMOST auto-fill. Yellow fields appear & then "stick" on the page and appear on every new tab screen. #
How many more millions of users does Blackberry need for their Desktop Manager & Media Manager software to install & work smoothly? #
Help: PC crash. No POST beeps or errors; just flashing cursor. Setup did show HD. Boot goes to floppy. Is this HD crash? Something else? Ugh #
@BrianKeene I'm used to getting a msg that the hard drive isn't found when they fail. Got into WIN. Backing up like crazy now. in reply to BrianKeene #
@jacobhaddon I'm printing out stuff, copying to another PC on my network, uploading to FTP, burning CDs. Worried about next reboot. in reply to jacobhaddon #
In the mess last nite, my ext'l HD died. Got new one at Staples (1TB for $109). Redoing last nite's backups. Still not sure about main HD. #
Kindle users: My new external HD takes up drives J: (software) and K: (storage). Can the Kindle move to L: w/o a hassle? #
Progress in small steps: got my Blackberry Facebook application working again. #
Kindle users: Anyone know if you can use rubbing alcohol on cloth to clean the Kindle screen of smudges? Manual silent. #
Another Dollhouse chock-full of awesomeness! DVR cut off finale preview. Is it 2 hrs? #
@adamreisinger I heard IN TWO WEEKS and AT A SPECIAL TIME and then it was cut off, so I didn't know if that meant 8-10. Or just 8-9PM. in reply to adamreisinger #
@twignest Are they moist? Or dry. I've had both for my LCD monitor. The moist clean better, but solvents can damage if not LCD specific. in reply to twignest #
@adamreisinger That would be ideal. But didn't FOX say they would never air Epitaph One? Or maybe that was their stance pre-cancellation. in reply to adamreisinger #
Went to visit a shelter dog in foster home; then back to many client web updates podcast mass mailing; catching up after hard drive woes. #
Heard on Slayerlit that Dollhouse finale is delayed from Jan 22nd to Jan 29th due to Haiti telethon on a slew of networks. Confirmation? #
@MikeMarano Thanks, Mike. in reply to MikeMarano #

Twitter Weekly Updates for 2010-01-10

Jack — Sun, 10 Jan 2010 16:00:00 +0000

With books, I always kept track of what page # I was on & how many to go; w/ Kindle I see I'll be keeping track of locations & percentages. #
@paulrance59 Yes, definitely. Plus, my family is already doubting the new guy. in reply to paulrance59 #
@jenwiehl Cool! Hope you enjoy Shimmer. in reply to jenwiehl #
Watching the Eagles play to win the wild card. So much better than a 2nd seed bye. Only wimps need a week off. #
Digital piracy hits the e-book industry – CNN.com http://bit.ly/4PUqyT (thanks to Kathy Ptacek for the link) #
@paulrance59 Yes, by the SECOND time he uses it! in reply to paulrance59 #
@paulrance59 Me too. The complete change of actor/character is jarring and it takes a while for us to adjust to the new face & mannerisms. in reply to paulrance59 #
Web updates for clients. Web updates for clients. Remove dead car battery. Web updates for clients. #
Went to look at a part black Lab shelter dog today. Someone has an application in ahead of ours. We have several out there, various rescues. #
@twignest Our cat was a rescue. The dog shelters/rescues aren't making it easy. Long applications, and long silences. Going nowhere fast. in reply to twignest #
Better Off Ted was hilarious tonight. Both episodes. We need more people to watch so it doesn't go the way of Arrested Development. #
@angiebatgirl I heard a rumor they're burning off eps two at a time to END it, which is why I want more people to watch. in reply to angiebatgirl #
Kindle DX Adds Global Wireless – 1/6/2010 7:55:00 AM – Publishers Weekly http://bit.ly/5qnZ11 #
Coming up for air after two extended client web design sessions. #
Kindle glitch (happen often?): a pg only partially displayed; thought chapter end; NEXT didn't work; did PREV, then NEXT & got full pg. Odd. #
Read & love THE STORIES IN BETWEEN (w/ my "Blood Alone")? Vote for us in Preditors & Editors Readers' Poll http://bit.ly/8dURuM #
Applied my DecalGirl skin for my Kindle 2 to decorate it & protect the finish. Tricky skin to apply — around all those keyboard buttons! #
My DecalGirl Kindle 2 skin (I wen literal and metaphorical): http://bit.ly/6ys1cM #
@MaryRajotte Had one on my old Blackberry. Easier to apply vs Kindle skin. May get one for my BB Bold 9700. Kindle feels less slippery now. in reply to MaryRajotte #
If bigger is better for you, the Kindle DX (9.7" Display) with Global Wireless comes out JANUARY 19: http://bit.ly/6lgpbJ #
Having a bad eye day. Must have rubbed it in my sleep. Hard to look at PC screen for too long. Must – resist – urge – to – rub – eye. #
New reading paradigm milestone: finished reading my first novel on the Kindle. #
@smilingwriter I finished an unofficial Kindle guide before this, but much shorter than a novel. in reply to smilingwriter #
@DarkWoofer I'm fine with it, aside from "losing" page numbers. Would have been a wrist-saver for Under the Dome! Wish file mgmt was better. in reply to DarkWoofer #
Got my M-Edge Go! Jacket for my Kindle today. Went with black. Little tricky to get the top bracket in place. The leather is very aromatic. #
@smilingwriter Hope you're enjoying Kindred Spirit! in reply to smilingwriter #
Wow! Another mind-blowing episode of Dollhouse. 2 episodes left. Looks like they're going to wrap everything up. Glad they got the chance. #
Finally saw AVATAR. SO GLAD I got to see it on the big screen in 3D. It was amazingly immersive. Blu-Ray ain't gonna cut it. #
@nilvento Regular 3D. Imax upsets Matthew (balance issues) and Emma. Definitely worth it. The line between reality and CG has blurred. in reply to nilvento #
What's your feeling? 2 upsets in 1 day? #
Watching the Eagles has been painful all evening. Need a miracle now. Seems they're fresh out. #
Getting in some late night (early morning) client web updates so I'll have more of a free day tomorrow. #

Twitter Weekly Updates for 2010-01-03

Jack — Sun, 03 Jan 2010 16:00:00 +0000

Eagles did their best to give me a heart attack today. Whew! #
@twignest It was kind of disjointed and odd. Not as good as Water/Mars. Hoping PT2 salvages it; hate to see DT & RTD go out on a down note. #
Anybody interested in buying a BlackBerry Curve 8310 (w Car Charger) out of contract? My eBay Listing: http://bit.ly/5SuZ13 #
Wow! That was fast. My BlackBerry eBay listing was up for less than an hour when I got a BUY NOW sale. #
Received a $100 Amazon gift cert for Xmas, so I took the plunge & applied it to a Kindle 2. Hope I can embrace the new reading paradigm. #
@MikeAbrams The BB Curve 8310 (GPS) that I bought in DEC 07. When my 2 yr contract was up, I bought the BB Bold 9700. in reply to MikeAbrams #
@angiebatgirl I bought a lot of books lately… & I can use the Kindle in my web business – Kindle ebook conversions. Now I can test them! in reply to angiebatgirl #
@MikeAbrams Thanks, Mike. in reply to MikeAbrams #
@DarkWoofer That definitely appeals to my wife; she's needed reading glasses this past year. I have the opposite vision problem. in reply to DarkWoofer #
@jacobhaddon Glad you're enjoying your Nook! Hope I can adjust. I'm a book person. Save every book I read, but they're overrunning my house. in reply to jacobhaddon #
Any problem with the NE Blackberry AT&T G3 network? I'm getting EDGE instead of the usual G3 on my BB at this location. #
Naturally, I meant 3G not G3! Looks like it's back already. There had been 2 BB outages since I got my new Blackberry, assumed this was one. #
@twignest Hope so. It won't be cold turkey because I still have about 150+ PHYSICAL books in my TBR pile. in reply to twignest #
I'm going to assume that Paranormal Activity was scarier in a darkened theater than it is at home on the DVD player. Didn't = hype, for me. #
@twignest Any rhyme or reason to what is or isn't available for Kindle? Certain publishers or authors? Or recent releases only? in reply to twignest #
@twignest Interesting. Wonder if that's JKR's call. Sure she has total control. Publishers aren't happy re: discounts, but they make sense! in reply to twignest #
@twignest I had Mote in God's Eye & Lucifer's Hammer in my TBR pile about 20 years before I read them. When no "hope", I donate to library. in reply to twignest #
Wondering if I can finish UNWIND by midnight tomorrow to break my 27-year-old personal reading record. Probably should go for it. #
Broke my 27-year-old personal reading record today by finishing UNWIND. Great book if you like YA dystopian SF: http://bit.ly/8aVsa4 #
Ordered Kindle 2 MON w/ Free S&H (S&H savings = 1 kindle book cost!) & it arrived today! New Year, new reading paradigm http://bit.ly/8aVsa4 #
Kindle Q: Guide say Amzn charges a fee to xfer your docs thru kindle email acct via Whispernet. Anyone know HOW MUCH they charge for this? #
@jacobhaddon Yeah, I just saw that – if you download to your pc it's free, to the kindle, you pay. in reply to jacobhaddon #
@twignest Someone on Facebook (confirmed by another) says $0.15 per PDF conversion. in reply to twignest #
Happy New Year everyone (a little early). If you're celebrating away from home, be sure you designate a driver. Stay safe out there! #
Didn't want to buy Kindle cover until I had travel plans, but it's so sleek I worried about dropping it down stairs. Ordered black mEdge GO. #
Kindle Q: sent file for conversion to my free kindle addr. Get an email w/ link to D/L file. Takes me to login, but won't accept my login?? #
Kindle free-conversion problem I was having might have been Firefox or NoScript. I open the same link in IE7 and it opened a download box. #
@twignest Firefox took me to login then nohting; IE7 took me to login; I click it brings up the d/l box. Maybe NoScript blocks it in FF..? in reply to twignest #
Gearing up for client's weekly podcast & mass mailing. Trying to overcome holiday haze. Planned to see Avatar today, but now 1/9 likely. #
Kindle conversion (from ZIP w/ rejected CSS file) didn't work; HTML interspersed with text; sent a mobi version & that converted correctly. #
Bid farewell to David Tennant's DR WHO tonight. BBC-A's Demons? Mixed feelings… #
@jenwiehl I think it was Tennant's call to leave. My wife & daughter don't like what they've seen of the new doctor. in reply to jenwiehl #