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@hypercasey Definitely looking at the unlocked and just screw the plans. Give me sim-freedom. in reply to hypercasey #

@hypercasey Is Fast Company on Zinio's app or a stand alone app? in reply to hypercasey #

@Tigermommy http://www.svt.se has all the videos for viewing. in reply to Tigermommy #

Watch svt.se live stream of royal wedding. Pretty good stream quality. Look for live link on main page. #

Trying to figure out why someone who was supposed to go only 2 stops on the tram went 2 MILES and then thought to call me for directions… #

@joshlam That's still a week earlier than the UK and Northern Europe. in reply to joshlam #

@hypercasey I got 3HK message today. I signed up yesterday. Today I signed up also for Vodaphone but haven't heard from them yet. in reply to hypercasey #

Buy a 'good enough' desktop + new laptop vs. top of the line desktop really spec'd out. Hurry up Apple and upgrade the Mac Pro so I can buy #

@hypercasey @jonbuford wish I could join you but I'm paying the price for staying up late to watch the World Cup. Sleep is good. in reply to hypercasey #

Oops, the proposal is going to be at IFC/Airport Express station next Thurs. Flash mob needed. #

The call has gone out for a Flash Mob to assist a guy in proposing to his girlfriend at Hong Kong airport Next Thurs. #

@brendanloy thou tweet too soon. 2-1 baby! in reply to brendanloy #

@johnerik I like the Christopher Walken version. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A2guQYivZ6w in reply to johnerik #

@jonbuford So who is better. SmartTone or 3? in reply to jonbuford #

Gasol looks like a Yeti in heat #

Debating which city I'd like to see looted and pillages–Boston or LA. Not sure if a win or a loss will lead to more destruction….choices #

@kevinrose That's Fletch, 6'5", 6'9" with Afro in reply to kevinrose #

@dsearls http://myp2p.eu/ is a p2p sports site. Here are game links. http://myp2p.eu/broadcast.php?matchid=79193&part=sports in reply to dsearls #

#worldcup Ireland could have beaten Mexico. #

@dedlam marks and Spencer in Central or Sogo in causeway bay. Both should have suits or just pants in reply to dedlam #

@drkiki sometimes mysql command FLUSH HOSTS will do the trick. It resets things if too many errors occurred and your host was blocked. in reply to drkiki #

@drkiki Welcome back. Your blog is still broken. in reply to drkiki #

@robpegoraro People still use Outlook??? Must take up a lot of floppies… in reply to robpegoraro #

@jamescridland Latin American Spanish is quite different from European Spanish. More differences than UK-US English. in reply to jamescridland #

@hypercasey Safari5 is mega-buggy. Hard reboot, of course. Delete preferences. Empty /cache/ as well. in reply to hypercasey #

@hypercasey Wasn't there a Flash update a few days ago? Safari5 has had some huge DNS issues but not sure about flash in reply to hypercasey #

Start your Thursday with a little Deadmau5. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LGbRpdCRwt0 #

@jonbuford Sure it wasn't chickens being strangled at a wet market? in reply to jonbuford #

Gran Turismo V trailer out with the Stig. Played this in Vegas at CES private party last Jan. Pretty impressive game #

Remember that "world's most expensive apartment" in Hong Kong? Turns out it wasn't true. Quasi-scam? #

Devo has a new studio album out #

@hypercasey Thanks for the iPhanatics. You should start a poll on when we'll see iPhone4 in HK. in reply to hypercasey #

@thomashk We did DB. Quite quite hot, but could walk around a bit. Restaurants packed though so back to Central for lunch. in reply to thomashk #

@thomashk I was going to go to Stanley but think the ones in D. Bay might be a bit calmer. Let me know if it is a zoo down there in reply to thomashk #

The guardian angel of Suicide Cliff, saving lives one at a time, when he can, armed only with a cup of tea. #

Tesla ready IPO http://www.latimes.com/business/la-fi-0616-tesla-ipo-20100616,0,3378942.story #

RT @tok_world: Hong Kong says small radiation leakage at southern Chinese nuclear plant contained #

@joanek You should order two and then sell your spare place in line to someone who is stuck waiting for hours. Did that with the iPad 🙂 in reply to joanek #

@joshlam Does make you wonder if the rumored 'new' Apple TV is going to be a Mac Mini Mini… in reply to joshlam #

@jonbuford Let me know if you hear of an iPhone dev meetup. Would like to start attending those. in reply to jonbuford #

Apple secretly updates the Mac Mini to include HDMI ports. I already have two though. Sigh #

@HawaiAna If you are in C. Beach those are the Randle Cliffs. Scientist Cliffs & Calvert Cliffs are farther down the Bay (but look the same in reply to HawaiAna #

@loic ~28-34% have passports, but US troops travel w/o frequently so numbers slightly skewed. http://bit.ly/bRBat5 in reply to loic #

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Of the four computers in the house I can touch none of them due to CRON routines all running at the same time. I need more machines. #

The advantage of building a 'World Cup web-radio' page over 10 years ago? I'm number on in Google for World Cup Radio #

Came home and checked my Google ad revenue. Thought there was a typo. Did in 1 day what I normally do in a week. Thank you World Cup page #

Went to a Techcrunch meet up last night. Good times in Soho. First tech social event in months. Good to get out of the house. #

Hillarious! RT @MarshaCollier: The Oil Spill Re-Enacted By Cats in 1 Minute – @TremendousNews! http://post.ly/j7Aw #

USAF Combat Air Patrol protecting the Space Shuttle captures amazing photo. [pic] http://ff.im/lJrVm #

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@TareqM We got our Thomas toy trains off of Ebay. Most came direct from China at a fraction of the retail price. in reply to TareqM #

Reading Adam Ant's autobiography and in a full 80s New Romantics video review on Youtube. #

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Just read my first comic book in years via iPad Marvel Comic app. Anyone who says this is just a big iPhone doesn't get it… #

@SelfishMom I thought all Southern Weddings has the groom dressed like some Confederate Colonel and the women w/ lace umbrellas 🙂 in reply to SelfishMom #

iPad tip: When you sync for the first time, it default syncs all photos, movies, videos and apps, not just the ones you might want. #

@DCPolicyJobs Geeky yes, but I'm also the man your man could smell like if you'd stop using lady's scented body wash. in reply to DCPolicyJobs #

@Scobleizer Process took 5 minutes walk in to walk out in Annapolis. Note: ipad syncs ALL photos from iPhoto by default. in reply to Scobleizer #

iPad tip: It seems the iPad is defaulted to sync ALL PHOTOS from your iPhoto library. I have 30,000. This is a thing you need to reset. #

My ipad. Took 5 minutes once in store. EVERY apple employee was working today. http://twitpic.com/1cvvh4 #

At Annapolis Apple store. Probably 40 people in line. #

Buying an iPad — at Apple Store, Annapolis http://gowal.la/s/2p2L #

Bed. IPad in morning followed by birthday party for kid in neighborhood which means no iPad for first few hours of ownership. Will be rough #

Made a grand more than I hoped selling car today. Maybe I should buy an extra iPad with profits. #

@Scobleizer Savour those books. After the iPad, they may be the last dead-tree versions you ever read? in reply to Scobleizer #

Just sold car to Carmax for about 7% under blue book retail price. Worth it for the hassle free-ness of whole thing. #

Selling my car at Carmax. Maybe. Depends on the price they offer me. #

Watching Mr. Smith goes to Washington for the first time in about 30 years. #

@thbo When do iPads go on sale over there? in reply to thbo #

Watching live review of the iPad and very glad I reserved one for pick up first thing Saturday morning. #

@loic Sorry no personal knowledge, but tripadvisor.com is really the best hotel review site (with pics). Use it for places all over. in reply to loic #

@albertsupdates live.twit.tv has a LIVE review going on right now. in reply to albertsupdates #

@daynah Thanks for the twit update. Just turned it on. Can't wait until Saturday… in reply to daynah #

Wonder if Arsenal will have 11 healthy men left by the end of the game? #

I'm at Rockland's BBQ in Arlington, VA http://gowal.la/s/MsL #

This is a loss. US calculus teacher Jamie Escalante of Stand and Deliver fame has died. http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/americas/8596047.stm #

@uhhitsshelby try hard reset. Push and hold power + round click button at bottom at same time for about 15 sec. in reply to uhhitsshelby #

ATM ate my card. PNC Bank sucks. Shotgun to ATM machine has just made by bucket list of thongs to do before I die. #

@robpegoraro News Tip: Reports that DC Fire radios have crashed tonight in 'catastrophic failure'. Sent you e-mail. in reply to robpegoraro #

My 10-yr-old Helly Hansen sailing jacket lost it's waterproofing. So the store gave me a free new one. Love lifetime warranties. #

Son asked me to "buy" an orange traffic cone for his room. He's too young for the "things you buy, things you steal" speech so I'm on ebay. #

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I'm at Pho 75 in Arlington, VA http://gowal.la/s/2BxM #

RT @NASA_Wallops: 9:30 a.m.- T minus 30 minutes and counting. Still watching winds. Webcast is live at http://sites.wff.nasa.gov/webcast #

@andreaplunkett I went to law school and I am still clueless. Guess I'll just hire an assistant to handle my life stuff. in reply to andreaplunkett #

@antgalvin I could write that book I think (though I still can't find my missing book. I remember it is yellow….) in reply to antgalvin #

@andreaplunkett Don't you love fine print? Take a cab to Reston Town Center (10 min) & get some good food and then catch a later flight. in reply to andreaplunkett #

RT @boingboing Dog eats police car – Boing Boing #

Bought my 1st "For Dummies" book for software that was updated a day after I got the book. And now I can't find the book. I am a dummy. #

@Scobleizer Comcast just rolled out DOCIS 3 in our hood. 55mb down, 8 up. They might be testing it where you live too in reply to Scobleizer #

Is Dell now leaving China? Reports of massive move into India and out of China. #

@joanek Get a MiFi and use that with the wifi only version. Best of both worlds . in reply to joanek #

First Kansas, then Syracuse. Could tonight be Cornell's night v. Kentuckky? #

MIght Butler knocks off Syracuse. What a crazy NCAA tourney this year. #

Just bought what may be my last paper-based magazines as my iPad arrives next week. We'll see. #

China's rules on what the Chinese media can say re: Google #

Only in Philly: Flash Mobs turn violent, rampage through city. http://nyti.ms/atFn1t #

Youtube has crashed. I might actually have to turn on the TV if it stays this way. #

I just vacuumed up the carcasses of nearly 500 dead ladybugs that were infesting the house. Life is short. #

Too lazy to cook dinner — at Old Town Cafe http://gowal.la/s/3g3M #

Android launch now threatened as Chinese government & businesses strike back against Google. http://nyti.ms/dzclZq #

Do you know why cars don't have rocket launchers and machine guns behind the headlights? Because I would use them. #

Grad students with babies. Maternity leave? What's that? #

Kid got his first punk rock hair-do due to a whiney, head-shaking haircut that ended in frustration and random snips. Hey, it'll grow back. #

Interesting motion to recommit fight underway. Will they peel off 4 of the 219? #

@thekenyeung No, they showed. 219-212. 4 empty seats (normally 435 total) in reply to thekenyeung #

Watching Big Bang Theory and realizing I quote 'neurotic' Sheldon more often than 'scientific' Sheldon. I need help. #

I'm at Stoney's Kingfishers in Lusby, MD http://gowal.la/s/4khd #

2:42 am is not really the best time to remember your lawn sprinklers are on. #

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Does the BBC's Chinese website look like a Japanese flag? Did a double take to make sure it wasn't a Japanese site. #

RT @nickbilton: These two videos of John Stewart on Chatroulette are brilliant & hilarious: #

April 3 iPad launch. Guess I can wait a few extra days for one. #

Is thisthe 10 billionth tweet? #

70% of our clothes, toys and housewares are on a boat to Asia and we barely notice they are gone. We have too much stuff. #

Listening to Korean Pop music to get ready for Hong Kong (this song was popular the last time we lived there): #

Broadcasting live now! See me at http://www.ustream.tv/channel/Andrew-s-Music #

@brendanloy there are reports of rioters in college park after duke upset (seriously). in reply to brendanloy #

@christinelu btw, many folks report an easier time getting a 1 yr Chinese visa at consulate in Hong Kong vs. US-based consulates., fwiw. in reply to christinelu #

@robpegoraro What does it offer vs. iPhone version of website, i.e. is it worth $1.99? in reply to robpegoraro #

@christinelu Cold and raining in DC. Hints of snow but ground is basically cleared from the blizzard. in reply to christinelu #

Between now and May we have trips to Beijing, Hong Kong, Cairo and South Africa planned. And moving our family to Asia. Ouch. #

@joanek nothing. We are keeping two houses so we only took what was needed. The rest stays here. in reply to joanek #

Big pile of stuff going on big container and then on Ever Diadem cargo ship to Hong Kong in about a month. http://twitpic.com/161i17 #

Hong Kong movers arrive in 4 hours. Big pile of "life" sits on floor. Toys and tuna fish and towels and…just a bunch of stuff. #

@paulgrav 4×4 sudden death I thought they said. in reply to paulgrav #

No matter what the result, let's invade Canada just for the hell of it tonight and take their women. #olympics #hockey #

GOAL USA! #

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