Dave Hamilton / Dave The Nerd http://www.davethenerd.com ...because that's who I am. Sun, 13 May 2012 08:30:00 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 This is an XML content feed. It is intended to be viewed in a newsreader or syndicated to another site. My Twitter Weekly Updates for 2012-05-13 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/DaveTheNerd/~3/_I8UJrHIwNg/ http://www.davethenerd.com/davehamilton/blogging/2012/05/13/my-twitter-weekly-updates-for-2012-05-13/#comments Sun, 13 May 2012 08:30:00 +0000 Dave http://www.davethenerd.com/davehamilton/blogging/2012/05/13/my-twitter-weekly-updates-for-2012-05-13/
  • .@npann it's amazing. Our family Apple //c was 1/2000th the speed and couldn't begin to do what this device in my pocket does. #
  • iPhone 4S with HD video + high-speed wifi in theater = daughter and friends watching their performances backstage minutes after finishing. #
  • Oingo Boingo sure is good house-cleaning music. #
  • Finish the gig. Pack the car. Start home and begin latest @ylnt. Pull into garage as episode ends. Tweet.

    Now THAT is perfect timing. #

  • Over at TMO, @jmartellaro gave F-Sim Space Shuttle landing simulator a perfect score. Pretty cool stuff! http://t.co/9hsxuIm3 #
  • Class biography project presentation day. The boy's teacher encouraged him to take this particular subject on. http://t.co/z8uPzzjU #
  • Ahh, the joys of home ownership. The flashing around the stink pipe seems to have failed again after 7 years. Drip drip http://t.co/2mRDlGjF #
  • Pro tip: answer the phone. You can easily dismiss an unwanted caller, but you can never get back the opportunity you would have missed. #
  • “@ttscoff: I've held my silence long enough: fullscreen Lion Mail is broken. Modal message windows are FAIL.”

    True that. #

  • Lunch with @JeffLynch today proved … fruitful. Great to hang out, great food, and great new app coming our way. Stay tuned, folks! #
  • I put the freaking @redbox movie in the DVD player, some preview starts, and I'm prohibited from pressing STOP??

    Handbrake, here I come. #

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  • This chart of drug dependencies and dangers is very interesting, especially when you look at what's legal/accepted. http://t.co/PzQT7Vs1 #
  • I would buy so many more movies electronically if I could simply get them DRM-free. Instead, I have to get DVDs and Handbrake 'em. Wasteful. #
  • It's ridiculous that the right decision, economically, is to buy a new printer every time I run out of ink. #
  • How to Remove and Clean Up “Find My iPhone” Devices http://t.co/KyzqtsLo from @mggjim – nice work, man! #
  • A couple of days of rain and, poof! Everything's green! http://t.co/Y6fwjLeh #
  • OH: "The purpose of the second engine in a twin engine plane is to get you to the site of the crash." #

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  • My 10yo son's doing a report on Steve Jobs, so on the plane home we watched the 2007 iPhone keynote. Really was one of his best. #
  • So my own, home-built paging system paged me 50 full minutes before the @WWDCAlerts system did (just now). #
  • WWDC Tickets now on sale for June 11-15 https://t.co/cMCTuusf #
  • Willie and some random dude (hey, I took it from the back of a Segway ;) . http://t.co/YYpyTR7m #
  • Not quite Johnny Rabb's record of 1,080 in 60 seconds, but his ain't bad for no warmups. ;) http://t.co/WIcLka1Y #
  • Happy birthday to my longtime friend and podcasting cohost (cohort?), @johnfbraun. Cheers to another successful trip around the sun, man! #

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  • Compared to a plane, flying this helicopter was a very different experience. Very immersive, hands on at all times-Fun! http://t.co/1UXaSx5T #
  • Just arrived at C-R Helicopters in Nashua, NH for my discovery flight this morning. Should be interesting … and fun! #
  • Never EVER second guess the timing of the microwave oven's "Popcorn" button. #
  • "We don't consider this a protest. We consider this people smoking pot in the sunshine." http://t.co/edXYFotc #
  • (it helps that my wife was a Rush fan before we ever met) #
  • Marriage pro tip: You don't ask your wife if she wants to join you at the Rush concert on your anniversary. You just get her a ticket. #
  • Yes, I know I'm a Rush fan, but I *really* like this new tune. Also stoked that the tour opener is here in NH. :) http://t.co/zTJJYU0F #
  • What a day for a podcast. Time to record @MacGeekGab 393 Premium! #
  • Found while roaming the halls at Oyster River High: Tweeting to the Constitution. http://t.co/ZfcXU09Q #
  • Over at @MacObserver today we're starting a new feature, "TMO Workspaces." It was insisted we start with mine. http://t.co/X6vfLj1a” #
  • If only Woody had gone to the police… #
  • I'm going for my first helicopter flight this weekend, so I'm enjoying @mlanger's "how it works" on the subject. http://t.co/X9SJbRJi #

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  • For those of you (relatively) local, I'm playing with Chafed tonight at @The_Derryfield — rock & roll requests galore. Always fun! #
  • I guess if Apple announces WWDC by the middle of that week in June we might all be able to make it for the last day or two of sessions. #
  • I don't understand why people would screw with me over simple contract law. I understand this stuff like an attorney, and I'm always fair. #
  • .@safaritour I was chatting with the guy manning the X-ray while another guy patted me down. Hardly noticed the patdown at all. #
  • I just thoroughly enjoyed my TSA patdown. We chatted about drums, Rush, Phil Collins. Stuck around after and chatted more. #
  • Was in town, so had to pay a visit to The Rhombus http://t.co/qp674Xmf #
  • I'll be in Princeton, NJ tonight, folks. http://t.co/KHi86H1r #
  • Ya know, I've been using "post-PC" devices ever since I got my SE/30 in 1989 (my Apple //c was mostly pre-PC technology and doesn't count). #

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  • Our ball python hasn't eaten since we got him in January. We're beginning to think he's a vegetarian. Do they make tofu rats? #
  • I was hoping to avoid buying hard drives until prices came back down to earth but, alas, the Drobo it tells me it's time. Now. #
  • Love that TweetBot 2.2 includes iCloud syncing across multiple devices. Nice. Now… Mac version? ;) #
  • Confused about FileMaker 12 and no backwards compatibility. Might take 5 years to get medium-to-large installations off of FM 11. #
  • Watching "House" on TiVo, love that House's handle on the video game they were playing is "Occam's Chainsaw." Brilliant! #

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  • Just put an anti-glare shield on my 3rd gen iPad. Retina still looks good (though expectedly slightly less sharp). #
  • Frank Zappa's "Montana" could be interpreted as a "Good Idea." #
  • I know I've been in a bad mood for like a month but, that aside, I'm just astounded by all the imbeciles in the world. Darwin, save us! #
  • My kids are creating things with "Paper" that have me deeply disturbed.

    "Crazy Stalker" complete with small child. http://t.co/A6uIM3mz #

  • “@verge: 'Prince of Persia' creator discovers game's original Apple II source code, will post online http://t.co/Z92ISYED”

    Ok, that's cool #

  • You no longer hear anyone say, "You should see my new move!"

    Water cooler chats just aren't what they used to be. #

  • Problem: Files added to shared folder in Lion are not writable by all users. Tried setting an "all rights" ACL on folder, still nada. Help? #
  • “@viticci: I'd pay so much for iOS versions of Transmit and Acorn.”

    +1 #

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  • “@davidgallant: every gig needs lasers. I'm getting used to having them around.”

    That is the TRUTH! :) #

  • Should in be worried that the screen has been frozen like this since the movie was supposed to start 8 minutes ago? http://t.co/0oTodKq8 #
  • I wish everyone waiting in the theatre for Hunger Games would stop talking about the story. I want to be surprised when I read the book. #
  • You know, to celebrate the season. http://t.co/X39WUpxY #
  • Comment overheard in response to the aforementioned Blue Boxes and LSD discussion: "I'm not sure which one would be harder to find today." #
  • “@iPhoneinCanada: iOS 5.1 Reveals FaceTime Over Cell Networks Could Be On the Way http://t.co/KYcIBiKE”

    Let's hope. #

  • My 10yo son is reading the Jobs bio. Been very interesting explaining Blue Boxes and LSD to him. #
  • I realize it's not perfect, but since we're responsible for our own bandwidth now can we please have FaceTime over 3G/4G? #
  • Er, well, first *full* day of spring. ;) #
  • The first day of spring is a surprisingly early day for me to hear the A/C kick on in my office. #
  • I defy anyone to stay awake during that Muppet Movie from last year. The kids and I barely made it thru 20 minutes before bailing out. #
  • Surprised that some people are expecting form-fitting iPad 2 cases to work on iPad 3. The 3 is 10% thicker than the 2. Tolerances matter. #
  • Turns out the date has to be rescheduled because the boyfriend is grounded. "Thirteen" seems more and more accurate. I'm sad for her, tho. #
  • My 12yo daughter's going on her first date (going for pizza) after school. Can't stop hearing Big Star's "Thirteen" in my head. ;) #
  • In http://t.co/w0REuW2z, @gruber notes that Apple "could take itself private."

    An interesting scenario to consider. #

  • Quick band advice. DO go see Austin-based "Speak."

    Do NOT go see "Gangstagrass." #

  • I have to say that the @TSA has gotten both more efficient with and more accepting of the opt-out/patdown process. #friendlyskies #

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  • When the words "meniscus" and "portapotty" are used in the same sentence, it's time to worry. #
  • The Cult, full out. http://t.co/5JRPLPve #
  • The Alabama Shakes just tore it up. http://t.co/7KRwK40O #
  • Surprised at how many #SXSW clubs are filled to capacity all night long this year. Moreso than recent years. Badge and SXXpress invaluable. #
  • Made it in to see the dB's by the skin of my teeth. W00t! http://t.co/L4TC4XZQ #
  • Heading to meet @JeffQuestad for some Ethiopian food. #
  • #SXSW PSA: For those of you without Springsteen tix tonight, the Moody theater *will* clear the venue after Alejandro Escovedo. #
  • I believe we have success (without even sticking my fingers together! ;) http://t.co/i1Xo4Oet #
  • Commencing earplug filter repair attempt. http://t.co/wbOBiYUC #
  • Accidentally stumbled on a question that immediately warms up anyone: "Where can I buy crazy glue?" #
  • Man, Springsteen keynote line is already this long with 3 hours to go. #sxsw http://t.co/knsmbBP1 #
  • Mister … No … Make that Dr. John. #greasy #swampy #awesomsauce http://t.co/qFE7xesL #
  • Well, crap. Broken earplug filter. Thankfully I didn't lose it. Crazy glue might fix it in the morning. Hrm. #
  • So it only *looked* like Fiona Apple was playing a grand piano. Just watched crew pull a Kurzweil keyboard off the keys of the piano. #
  • So either the sound team sucks or Fiona Apple's mic technique sucks.

    Or both. This is not rocket surgery, folks. #sxsw #

  • Yikes. Had to burn the SXXpress pass already. Badge line was miles long and Stubbs is already near capacity! #
  • I'm speaking at @capmac tonight and found @LeVitus and The Beatles here! http://t.co/rmrav5mS #
  • George DeVore's playing at the @homeaway event and he's got two bass players and no electric guitarist. #oddinaustin http://t.co/HV3hZfPY #
  • I'll be speaking at CapMac here in Austin tonight. Meeting starts at 7pm. http://t.co/NLQ1Jvqd #
  • This "via" vs. "hat tip" thing perplexes me. I assume it's just reporters who care about this? Readers likely wouldn't. #
  • “@MissTrade: LSD helps to treat alcoholism http://t.co/n2WPp2LT”

    Maybe it's good to shake up the snow globe every now and then. #

  • Every city should have designated "musician loading" areas. http://t.co/N3rciMqz #
  • Pride is not a valuable trait here at Nuclear Taco Night. #ntn #
  • Nuclear taco night begins. #ntn http://t.co/XINMrYkX #
  • At a session called, "How to remember anything." My wife complains about my memory now, I'm sure she doesn't approve of my attendance here. #
  • Looking forward to TED@SXSW. http://t.co/qKVih4ER #
  • "@davetisch: The best way to get an agency to act or to panic is to get one of their clients to ask, 'Why aren't we on this?'"

    So true. #

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  • “@MichaelJohnston: re-uploading” @MacGeekGab 385 AAC now.

    Thanks, Michael. #

  • Next time through a TSA checkpoint ask the agent if the X-ray will damage the camera roll in your iPhone. #
  • Hey, Normy, it's a little known fact that I'm the undisputed master of applying those plastic iPhone/iPod/iPad screen protectors. #
  • Set break view of my work station for the night. http://t.co/imWDq70W #
  • “@TheLoop1: On the new iPad's name http://t.co/jOOll24Z”

    Well said, @flargh. #

  • Even my microcell is 4G now. Wow. Amazing. http://t.co/deihRaFz #
  • Apparently conntrack has a bug that, if invoked *just* the right way, can take a server offline. Nice to find that out the hard way. :( #
  • Wow. Can you tell that all my daughter's friends got cell phones on or around the Pagan Winter Festival? http://t.co/zX0g74a9 #
  • Pro tip: don't heat the stoneware from the crockpot on the stove. It might crack.

    Related: tonight I'm shopping for a new crockpot. #

  • The drug use and language are something we've already discussed. #
  • Hmm. My 10yo son wants to read Isaacson's Jobs bio. I didn't read with that filter in mind. Anything in there bad for him to read? #
  • It's not great when friends' sites have trouble keeping up with liveblog load, but it is great seeing TMO's engine handling it no sweat! :) #
  • Anyone have the URL for the ipsw files of 5.1 today? #damnedbetasoftware #
  • “@jonseff: Try OTA?”

    Ahh, yup. That works. Thanks! #

  • Never seen this before #ios51 http://t.co/t5a1u61c #
  • Has anyone successfully placed an iPad order yet? #we #039;llbebacksoon #
  • So Apple's going to wait until the 16th to name the new iPad? ;) #
  • I may be doing this earlier than I should, but I'd like to thank @maccast (and @sbswift before him) for our awesome liveblog engine. :) #
  • “@MacObserverLive: "That brings us to iPad…"”

    Follow along at http://t.co/enl8qRL6 #

  • Too. Much. JavaScript. For. Safari. To. Handle. #12liveblogsistoomuch #
  • Quickly, grab your iPad 2. Savor in the feeling of knowing you're holding the latest and greatest tablet available. Don't get used to it. :) #
  • Over at http://t.co/ZBcDwW2D @fromedome has some interesting analysis of Apple's top 25 paid/free apps lists. #
  • I'd never heard of Bradford Cox before, but playing the requested "My Sharona" for an hour is brilliant. http://t.co/RY5IVdWJ #
  • Installing Silverlight. And worrying. http://t.co/Aev7HV0u #
  • “@SnakeArtworX: What about Remote app for iOS?”

    It sucks. Routinely crashes after 4th or 5th slide. #

  • Anything out there that's better than the Kensington Wireless Presenter. Need something for the (non-IR-equipped) MacBook Air. #
  • "You mean this GREAT tasting orange beverage with pulplike substances added costs pennies LESS than the leading brand?"

    Wrong again, honey. #

  • Well our happy and seemingly healthy ball python has shown absolutely no interest in food for almost 6 weeks. Any experts out there? #
  • "The hopeful depend on a world without end, whatever the hopeless may say" #

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