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What I’ve Tweeted for the week ending 2010-06-20

June 20th, 2010

@O2Forum I'm not suggesting this is how it works in O2, but still funny… http://bit.ly/cFzLWR #
@davebarrett It's the little things on a Macbook. in reply to davebarrett #
Jaysus, Apple fairly snuck that new Mac Mini in under the radar. #
@vinnycoyne How much are they SIM Free? in reply to vinnycoyne #
@vinnycoyne Too rich for my blood! in reply to vinnycoyne #
Fantastic article about the balance of Client needs vs Coding reality. http://bit.ly/arc1ZT #
What's the story with all the bikes racing around town? #

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What I’ve Tweeted for the week ending 2010-06-13

June 13th, 2010

Ah @pieminister, now I actually have a good reason to visit the point village. Mmmm, tasty. #
@patphelan Almost certainly iPhone HD. in reply to patphelan #
Dear #paddyinvasion peeps. Remember, we want twitpics!! #
@davebarrett It was one of the first ever Apps. Surprised you've never heard of it. in reply to davebarrett #
@dermdaly What I find sad is that when I saw the Gizmodo photos, I thought "it's alright I suppose". The minute I saw it on Keynote – want. in reply to dermdaly #
@UnaMullally UNA UNA, I'M GONNA LET YOU FINISH, BUT SNOOP DOG HAD ONE OF THE BEST BIRTHDAYS OF ALL TIME in reply to UnaMullally #
Is it just me or does the guy who's deaf in the FaceTime video look like Matt Damon? #
@ChristianHughes Rolled out on Monday afaik. in reply to ChristianHughes #
@ChristianHughes Check out here – http://www.facebook.com/help/?page=837 in reply to ChristianHughes #
@adrianweckler @blacknight I get irrationally irritated whenever I see any mention of this ludicrous 'programme' by eircom/IRMA. in reply to adrianweckler #
@davebarrett You think they'll let me add a GIF of a builder on a jackhammer with "under construction" below? That's geocities chic! in reply to davebarrett #
@greenparty_ie And the pointless press release award goes to…the party that PR's welcoming something from the Government they are in. in reply to greenparty_ie #
@NiallHarbison Will you guys be at Taste of Dublin this year? in reply to NiallHarbison #
@NiallHarbison Good man! Better to unwind at these sort of things. I'll be knocking around on the Friday session so stop me if you see me. in reply to NiallHarbison #
@dermdaly I've always been impressed with the iPhone returns system. Is it similar for big ticket items, MacBook etc? in reply to dermdaly #
@vodafoneireland Viva Mexico! http://twitpic.com/1vry5a #

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What I’ve Tweeted for the week ending 2010-06-06

June 6th, 2010

Dear Vatican,I'll save you some time. Head down to the Government Publications office and get a copy of the Ryan Report http://bit.ly/bH73sb #
@damienmulley Waste of Money. IEDR will happily hand it back to Apple at first request. in reply to damienmulley #
@damienmulley Where are you seeing Static FBML 2? in reply to damienmulley #
@damienmulley None – *that I can see*. Both are legit in any case. in reply to damienmulley #
@abdelevan Tell me you have a link to it somewhere? in reply to abdelevan #
Hell of a morning. Now if we can just hold onto this weather for two more months… #
New Irish Times social media 'agony aunt' column, CyberSorter, makes debut: http://bit.ly/d2F8Qt . Congrats @abdelevan, aka @cybersorter #
@GTCost re:Calley – Let's hope he's not claiming Mortgage Interest relief on a house that isn't his primary residence. in reply to GTCost #
@darraghdoyle hold off until next week. iPad mini getting announced on Monday. :0) in reply to darraghdoyle #
Burdocks for the win! http://twitpic.com/1tci4h #
Diceys – you can't hear a word your friends are saying, but at €2.50 a drink, who's arguing? #
@NiallHarbison I'm hearing good things about 'the facebook effect' by David Kirkpatrick as well. Came out tuesday I think. in reply to NiallHarbison #
@NiallHarbison can't reply to that DM unless you follow me. #
@dermdaly Don't suppose you got a chance to upload that Connect presentation from Devdays? #
@ConorWinders I tell ya, there's a future with this 'internet' thingy. in reply to ConorWinders #
@dermdaly No worries, it's not a big deal, was just curious. Had hoped to attend devdays but was too busy. in reply to dermdaly #
BBQ = most relaxing cooking method. http://twitpic.com/1tm4ul #
@TrustTommy Nearest big one is by the tourist office off suffox street in reply to TrustTommy #
@gavinsblog do the HSE ever release GOOD news? in reply to gavinsblog #
@patphelan my bank account says no, but my shameless geek says yes. Assuming it's not totally crap. in reply to patphelan #
@dermdaly Not defending them, but afaik the boats actually registered in chile or somewhere like that. Still, has Irish citizens onboard. in reply to dermdaly #
@dermdaly in an over arching sense, not at all. It does affect any legal recourse Ireland would have though. in reply to dermdaly #
@colmtobin is this pieminister a permanent fixture? in reply to colmtobin #
Why exactly should anyone care about Senators resigning party whip? Still overpaid and claiming ludicrous expenses on public purse. #

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What I’ve Tweeted for the week ending 2010-05-30

May 30th, 2010

Heading to bed early so I'm less zombie like at 5am for the Lost finale. #
@Estievne don't be late now, you hear! :0) #
@cimota thinking of stopping into the Dublin one for a bit, but not sure I have time. I need to register? in reply to cimota #
@adrianweckler I think it was Microsoft did that at an RDS careers fair a year or two ago. Epic fail as they say here on the intertubes. in reply to adrianweckler #
New proposals to allow tweeting etc from the floor of the Dail & Seanad. Shouldn't reps pay attention to proceedings? http://bit.ly/cp1jOE #
Right, so getting up at 4.45am is now starting to have an effect. #
@adrianweckler Didn't go for the sushi? Never a big fan, but googlers I know rave about it. in reply to adrianweckler #
@darraghdoyle Does he mean the sites themselves or the users? Don't know the context. in reply to darraghdoyle #
@astropaul Does agreeing to guinea pig come with a free iPad? If so, count me in in reply to astropaul #
@TrustTommy I'd be very surprised if Louis Copeland didn't. Blacktie is a definite though. Shops all around Dublin. in reply to TrustTommy #
@astropaul We're building a fairly impressive National Debt which could well be around in 4,500 years… in reply to astropaul #
Don't panic. #towelday #
Rocking a new decal on my work MacBook courtesy of @Estievne http://twitpic.com/1qzzpw #
@cloudsteph yeah. Nutters outside Anglo on the green. in reply to cloudsteph #
@cloudsteph Notepad++? in reply to cloudsteph #
Also, I understand that the official air date of ITC4ep1 is 25th June. So CANCEL THAT HOLIDAY! (via @Glinner) #
@hellokinsella I swear I read that as 'Godzilla to replace U2 at glasto' in reply to hellokinsella #
@patphelan Why would they? in reply to patphelan #
@dermdaly Good luck with the talk today. If you've put together a deck, I'd be interested to see it. Developers point of view and all that. #
@dermdaly King amongst men, thanks. in reply to dermdaly #
iPad owners – A fairly simple question – 3G model or Wifi Only. Thoughts? #
@cimota I'm sure iTunes activation stats make for an interesting read. At least for a metrics junkie like myself anyway! in reply to cimota #
@damienmulley jaysus, I wouldn't mind an iPad, but that queue is just silly. #
@O2Forum Maybe get your web people to detect the browser and redirect as required. in reply to O2Forum #
@stroughtonsmith Maybe jobs will whip it out of his pocket as a "one more thing" in reply to stroughtonsmith #

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What I’ve Tweeted for the week ending 2010-05-23

May 23rd, 2010

@davebarrett Ulster Bank have the best UI on their ATMs. Won't allow you select an amount it can't produce. in reply to davebarrett #
@davebarrett I know. You'd assume it would be the first thing the designer would implement. in reply to davebarrett #
Few songs can start your day better than Rio by Duran Duran. What a tune. #
Hmm. 2 weeks since the last time, but still no sign of the [redacted] OS. #
@sendboyle The money that an Six Nations game pours into Dublin every match weekend will cancel that out eventually. in reply to sendboyle #
@TrustTommy Facebook & Tweetie. Byline as well if I got three. in reply to TrustTommy #
@damienmulley I probably should have made that clearer alright! in reply to damienmulley #
@shelbyshelly Only 3 people on the England Womens team? Jaysus, how do they win? :0P in reply to shelbyshelly #
Facebook Dublin are looking for people across the board. Sales, Engineering etc. Drop me a line if you're interested! http://bit.ly/c7XiY7 #
Why do Dublin bus bother with a timetable if they're not going to stick with it? Really, What's the point? #

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What I’ve Tweeted for the week ending 2010-05-16

May 16th, 2010

@daraobriain And it works so well for us ;o) in reply to daraobriain #
This is moronic. MORONIC. RT @jackofkent: Paul Chambers Guilty #twitterjoketrial http://bit.ly/abQ0g0 (via @daraobriain) #
@TrustTommy Gotta love home share. I've 4 macs in my house and it makes syncing my collection a piece of cake… in reply to TrustTommy #
@MikeMiley About this nominee. Didn't Bush try to appoint someone without Bench experience and she was laughed outta the place? in reply to MikeMiley #
@MikeMiley Ah, right. I couldn't remember anything other than people saying she'd never served on the bench. in reply to MikeMiley #
@benarchibald the own goal metaphors are 10 a penny. in reply to benarchibald #
Seriously, when did passport photos start costing €9?! #
@damienmulley yeah, it's great banter thanks. in reply to damienmulley #
@laurenfisher @niallharbison Fair play to ye. #
@italianfoodie Baked Pasta, regardless of the recipe. Want to expand my stick in the oven and forget recipebase. in reply to italianfoodie #
@NiallHarbison I once had a similar argument with the MD of Coke Ireland in reply to NiallHarbison #
@NiallHarbison honestly can't remember if she told me numbers, but I'd say you be surprised. Of course relatively it'd prob be quite small. in reply to NiallHarbison #
I don't think it's an overstatement to suggest I would kill someone for a Juniors chicken sandwich right now. #
What exactly is happening at the Lansdowne Road opening today? #
@abdelevan I can't be sure, but @sharonashambles might. in reply to abdelevan #
@Glinner Grrr to not being in London that week. When does Channel 4 start broadcasting it? in reply to Glinner #
I've heard that there'll be fireworks from Lansdowne Road tonight (i refuse to use the other name). Anyone know what time? #

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What I’ve Tweeted for the week ending 2010-05-09

May 9th, 2010

@seanfee80 Nike Plus really is the dogs if you have a latest gen itouch or 3GS iPhone. in reply to seanfee80 #
@rdelevan You're not even called McConnellsintegrated anymore! in reply to rdelevan #
@rdelevan Ah, the CMD-C CMD-V school of research. It's a prestigious school. in reply to rdelevan #
@seanfee80 It's built into the phone. You turn it on in Settings > Nike+iPod . in reply to seanfee80 #
Struggling to get my voice back to speaking levels. #
Hoping for a iPhone OS beta update before I leave the office. The bugs are starting to irritate me. #
@davebarrett Jack Bauer doesn't worry about the little things. in reply to davebarrett #
@stroughtonsmith Huh? in reply to stroughtonsmith #
@vinnycoyne Agreed. Much Improved. in reply to vinnycoyne #
I think the volcano is ignoring our deal. No flights from Ireland should = great weather in Ireland. Where's my sun volcano!?! #
@davebarrett I hate when that happens. And frankly, it happens all too often. in reply to davebarrett #
@davebarrett oh I know exactly what you mean. in reply to davebarrett #
@gruber I used 'Sketches' to just draw a solid black background, but can't see a built-in option. in reply to gruber #
@sendboyle I presume there is a provision to make sure the generators don't pass the costs onto the end user? Or is that the idea? in reply to sendboyle #
Arguably the only thing better than a 3 day weekend is a 4 day week. #
Interested in @Facebook to the point of obsession? The Dublin Office is hiring. http://bit.ly/cfwcSM #
@rdelevan What time you on? in reply to rdelevan #
Anyone know of a way to Listen to RTÉ Radio 1 on the Mac without downloading that pox that is RealPlayer? #
@rdelevan Yeah, listened in online. Very Bill Clinton "I did NOT have client relations with that ad" in reply to rdelevan #
I get having sports and movies in HighDef, but can someone explain the benefit of an election night in SkyNewsHD #ukelection #
@rdelevan odds of a legal challenge on disenfranchised voters if Tories only a few seats shy? #ge2010 #leviathan #
Odds of a legal challenge on disenfranchised voters if Tories only a few seats shy? #ge2010 #leviathan #
Sky suggesting a Lab/LibDem coalition to pass a single law. A move to Proportional Representation. That would be hilarious. #
Muffin w/Fried Egg, Spinach & Pancetta. Yum. #
@electionie Propping up the idiots who got people into this mess? in reply to electionie #
@UnaMullally The system doesn't lend itself to helmets. It's designed to be a pick up /drop off system where the benefit is not having them. in reply to UnaMullally #
@adrianweckler We get left out again or they lumping us under the UK heading? in reply to adrianweckler #
@adrianweckler Ah, mental note, read ENTIRE timeline before @ replying… ;o) in reply to adrianweckler #
who said flash is dead http://www.slapometer.com/ (via @forbairt) #
@UnaMullally Nah, you'd buy it then let it gather dust. in reply to UnaMullally #
@dermdaly @destraynor Next week on 'When geekery goes too far' – Linux on an iPad. in reply to dermdaly #

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What I’ve Tweeted for the week ending 2010-05-02

May 2nd, 2010

@NiallHarbison @seanfee80 Turned on Dave and saw your grinning faces. Nice bump in traffic tonight so ;0) #
@LaurenFisher My mate is selling her convertible… http://bit.ly/c1OKs8 in reply to LaurenFisher #
@greenparty_ie If only you were in government…oh wait… in reply to greenparty_ie #
Nyoming in lemon cause I don't start my new job until 10am http://twitpic.com/1il3mo #
Walking through TCD reminds me just how little I miss exams. #
@UnaMullally Beats paying for it yourself I suppose… in reply to UnaMullally #
@seanfee80 Try dialling 08X 5 XXXXXX then hit # while the message is playing in reply to seanfee80 #
Typical Ireland. Sunny the last few weeks, but when the bank holiday rolls around, it's all gray clouds and rain. #
@maxvoltar Are you not stuck cause the baseband is changed? in reply to maxvoltar #
@Nialler9 Prepare to meet some very idiotic people. in reply to Nialler9 #

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What I’ve Tweeted for the week ending 2010-04-25

April 25th, 2010

On my way into work to start my last week in McConnells. #
Any sign of a facebook dev garage in dublin for #f8 ? #
@conor_pope Stuck in Italy? Jeez, give in and stay there! in reply to conor_pope #
@UnaMullally I had a meeting w/ IRMA once. Offered a piece of software to stop pirating music. Searched 4 all MP3s on yer pc and deleted em in reply to UnaMullally #
@destraynor Yeah, on every site I have stats for. it's a close second for 1024, but 1280 has it. in reply to destraynor #
I wonder how long the average internet user could go without interacting with a single @Google service? #
@vinnycoyne Holding out for an iPad 3G. Will most likely be in California by end of May, so hoping to pick one up then. in reply to vinnycoyne #
@mneylon I don't doubt that in the absence of Google, new services would emerge, but as it stands, i'm chained to Analytics,Reader,Gmail… in reply to mneylon #
@ConorWinders @mneylon If I remember right, they had that really serious outage a few months back and it knocked 5% or so off global traffic in reply to ConorWinders #
RT @mneylon: Multi-Lingual Technical Support Representative at Blacknight Internet Solutions Ltd http://bit.ly/cnhedi #
@dermdaly Why is everyone assuming it's a legit handset? Cause there's a video? in reply to dermdaly #
@fintangillespie @shelbyshelly Be sure to give me a ring and i'll meet ye apres food. in reply to fintangillespie #
RT @blacknight: Don't speak languages? Want a job with a fast-growing dynamic company? Check out our other job listing: http://bit.ly/dgjBbi #
@fintangillespie @shelbyshelly Coolaboola. Just let me know what time… in reply to fintangillespie #
@shelbyshelly @fintangillespie I think he's suggesting we scam food from el google! in reply to shelbyshelly #
@macsithigh You law nerd you! in reply to macsithigh #
About this whole Gizmodo thing. I think the issue is, apple fanboys secretly loved the blurry photos and suspense. They're killing the buzz. #
If that volcano needs to erupt every weekend all summer for us to get this weather, I'm all for no planes, I really am. #
@maxvoltar Oh yeah? Hold off on the upgrade you reckon? in reply to maxvoltar #
@vinnycoyne Han shot first. in reply to vinnycoyne #
Hearing rumours of a fairly serious flaw in the Camera Roll on a certain mobile OS. Can anyone confirm? #
With all the Downfall parodies being pulled off @YouTube , I can't help but wonder what effect it's had on the number of videos on the site. #
Sgt Peppers Lonely Arse Club Band #songsthatreplaceheartwitharse #
Think I ate too much for lunch. Fit to crawl under my desk and sleep… #
@shelbyshelly I know a former Rose if you fancy someone's brain to pick. in reply to shelbyshelly #
Racing home to catch the @Facebook keynote livestreamed from F8. #
"Gardaí are warning that any headshops that break the law will be prosecuted." I'd hope that any shop breaking the law would be prosecuted? #
@rdelevan I'm so sorry for you. I think this is worse than when twink signed up to twitter. in reply to rdelevan #
Christ, Journey are one hell of a band. #
@davebarrett Try @compub maybe? in reply to davebarrett #
@davebarrett Ah. What about that place on Merrion Sq? Can't remember the name of it. in reply to davebarrett #
Last Day in McConnells. A bit odd to say the least. #
whenever I see the #ff hashtag, I constantly assume people are talking about Fianna Fáil. #
Oh Juniors, how I shall miss thee… (unless I really want one, then it's only 15 mins from Hanover) #
@paddydonnelly Damn you and your being an hour ahead of me. in reply to paddydonnelly #
@rem That's just plain mental. in reply to rem #
It's true what they say, a pint of water before bed really does do wonders. #
Nyom nyom nyom #foodporn http://twitpic.com/1i0y1r #

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What I’ve Tweeted for the week ending 2010-04-18

April 18th, 2010

Note to tourists – this is not standard Irish weather. Enjoy it while you can, as it'll probably be hurricane weather tomorrow. #
@davebarrett Yeah, that's the one. With wingdings for graphics. in reply to davebarrett #
@maxvoltar Not least cause Steve Jobs took a crap on the best new feature of Flash CS5 in reply to maxvoltar #
@UnaMullally And Cork can keep them. in reply to UnaMullally #
@dermdaly Wouldn't be buried in the HIG or anything would it? in reply to dermdaly #
Just had a lovely bit of Ribeye off a cheap auld disposable bbq. Barbie season has begun… #
Hugh Laurie has to be one of the most freakishly talent people on this Earth. #
@vinnycoyne Surely you must Twitpic this masterful example of carpentry in reply to vinnycoyne #
@vinnycoyne You clearly flatpack like a god… ;o) in reply to vinnycoyne #
@forbairt I can smell the new MB Pros in the air… in reply to forbairt #
@destraynor Forever clicking ads in Tweetie. Guess they'll be gone soon though… in reply to destraynor #
Off to the science gallery. #xcake #
Just helped two lost tourists. They thought they were in Christchurch. They were actually at Grand Canal Dock. #gooddeed #mapfail #
@cloudsteph From what i've been told, it includes today's refresh. I've also been told, if they don't have stock, you can order w/discount. in reply to cloudsteph #
Thanks to @tedunctious and @stroughtonsmith for the iPads tonight. /via @astropaul / plus one on that! #
@NiallHarbison Interestingly enough it doesn't turn up on the mobile version of Twitter search. in reply to NiallHarbison #
@dermdaly Yes actually, i'm moving to @Facebook in a week and change. ;o) in reply to dermdaly #
@dermdaly Thanks. Now I'll just need to talk to xcake about how easy FB connect for iPhone is to use! ;0) in reply to dermdaly #
Irritating bug of a certain REDACTED Phone OS. no more clicky noise when you lock/unlock the screen. #
RT @conor_pope: Volcanic ash messed up your travel plans? Know your rights: http://url.ie/5r9g #ashtag #
@dermdaly I'll drop you a line once I've settled in and we'll see if I can help in reply to dermdaly #
@sharonashambles @UnaMullally what gig are people moaning about? in reply to sharonashambles #
@twentymajor It's all a ploy by FF to distract us from the whole Quinn thing. in reply to twentymajor #
@paddydonnelly And some guy call Jacob keeps asking me to be a "candidate" in reply to paddydonnelly #
@UnaMullally Course, most of the acts may not arrive due to the same volcanic ash. in reply to UnaMullally #
@UnaMullally Surely they'll lose a few acts? in reply to UnaMullally #
@ConorWinders Does it have Calc.app? in reply to ConorWinders #
Smart move by Sprint in the states. A MiFi/iPad case… http://bit.ly/aNB1Jn #
@JimCarr1980 Really? Woohoo!!! in reply to JimCarr1980 #
Off into town. Anyone in a city centre beer garden? Seems a shame to waste the weather. Also, if this is the price of no air travel, I'm in #
Nothing quite as warm as a back garden fire! http://twitpic.com/1gchqf #