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Twitter Weekly Updates for 2012-01-22

  • Dear AT&T, if you are printing the instructions to force reboot your box on the front, you're doing something wrong. http://t.co/eYTvY5Mc #
  • I got the best email from a 74 yr old retired teacher who stayed up until 1am last night "playing" with Phraseology and Terminology. #
  • He said he no longer has a need for them, as he is retired, but was just fascinated by them and couldn't put it down. #
  • I think tomorrow I will write "thank you" notes to the developers of some of my favorite apps. Something I don't do nearly enough. #
  • So, will Wikipedia really go black, or will it be a picture of Jimmy Wales imploring you to stop SOPA? #
  • I don't much care for Photoshop. #
  • Glad my kids will be getting vocabulary and spelling help at home in high school. http://t.co/PI9Hrq8r #
  • Nothing like a birth announcement tweet to get me stewing about the proper way to punctuate exclamatory uses of "congrats" and "awesome". 😁 #
  • Great piece on ideas by @shawnblanc. Naming an idea is key for me making an idea become a real product. http://t.co/MG9XBBwb #
  • Got the "crash now or continue" dialog. Chose "continue" – it didn't crash immediately. +10 points #xcodeachievements #
  • Anyone got any tips on using [UITextView setSelectedRange] without making the sharedMenuController act like a crackhead? #
  • I'm going to be at the iOS TechTalk in Austin on Monday. Who else? #
  • My dramatically oversimplified initial thoughts on iBooks textbooks. http://t.co/fe6rM3Vf #
  • I'm doing all my tweeting out of Phraseology this week. I think I like composing outside my twitter client. #
  • Peter Jackson would really make great movies if he trimmed 30-40 seconds off each scene. #
  • What does it means that for the first time in my life I think I want a Flying V. #

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By greg
— January 22, 2012 at 6:00 am

Twitter Weekly Updates for 2012-01-15

  • Baked pinewood derby car blocks in oven yesterday. Smells like tonight's dinner in going to taste like pine sap. #fb #
  • Phraseology is featured in The Daily today. Hopefully someone is actually reading it.

    http://t.co/CAVYj1Sb #

  • What's the best external keyboard iPad case? #
  • Wow. Up to #38 on the iPad charts and I have yet to receive a 1* salute.

    It only a matter of time, I'm sure. #

  • Support indie writing! – RT @52tiger [Post] Announcing 52 Tiger membership http://t.co/wtACse9r #
  • I hate it when there is red text in my Disk Utility log. Especially when the repair progress has seemed stalled for about 5 minutes. #
  • Tips on fixing a project that crashes Xcode on open? #
  • Nevermind, TimeMachine'd to before the Xcode crash that started the problem. #
  • Coworking in Grapevine, TX tomorrow. http://t.co/77UPnEIL //cc @steve_breen @pbur @mattorb @marshall_law #
  • √ Focus mode.
    √ TextExpander support. #
  • Coworking. (at Buon Giorno Coffee) — http://t.co/yLy2bwby #
  • Testing out my new iPad keyboard case. I was happy without, but as I have a writing app, it seemed like a good idea to test with one. #
  • The AT&T Uverse screensaver is one big compression artifact. Weird. Clearly a case of designers and engineers not in the same room. #
  • Good Morning, New Yorker Magazine, you look nice today. http://t.co/CXL4mUs5 #
  • This iPad on a keyboard case thing might be a little addictive. #
  • I pledge to you now, that no matter how many iPad apps I make, none of them will have "HD" in their name. #
  • If you don't have a keyboard for your iPad, you should get one. It won't be your primary way to use the iPad, but it's pretty sweet. #
  • Anyone seen UILabels in UITableViewCells go invisible with VoiceOver enabled? #
  • I fart in your general direction. #

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By greg
— January 15, 2012 at 6:00 am

Twitter Weekly Updates for 2012-01-08

  • I hate files and folders. My biggest struggle with adding Dropbox to Phraseology is accepting files and folders. #
  • Files and folders don't feel right to me on the iPad. #
  • Wonder if the first spot on the iTunes Productivity page is an indicator for a feature on Thursday's App store refresh. http://t.co/XKVw8A8m #
  • FYI, to fix the large icon "gloss" issue in iTunes connect, upload the image while app is in "Waiting for Review" status, not before. #
  • Just got a 5 paragraph email telling me, roughly, "I want to buy your app, but I can't because the icon sucks." Love the dedication. #
  • "Art Asset Request" 😃 #
  • Emails from the elementary school are so easy to read. http://t.co/CDSZzTVq #
  • Third slot on New & Noteworthy. Nice. :-)

    http://t.co/aBuh32K9 #

  • Top #10 productivity. That really helps take the edge off not having any coffee in the house. #
  • I'm officially the coolest Dad ever around here…Phraseology passed Minecraft on the iPad charts. #
  • Windows people do some weird stuff I don't understand. http://t.co/HNiK2YCO #
  • My 3 boys + 2 extra (sleepover) + Spaceballs = silliness. #
  • My boys' sleepover friends, "What's Star Trek?"

    Oh, crap. We're going to be up all night. #

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By greg
— January 8, 2012 at 6:00 am

Twitter Weekly Updates for 2012-01-01

  • Do they make a refrigerator with an ice maker that spits out Sonic ice? I need that. #fb #
  • Ten fidy.

    Yum. #

  • Just finished the 2003 version of "Peter Pan" on Netflix streaming. Surprised I was not aware of this version. Whole family enjoyed it. #
  • iTunes Connect is back.

    Looks like a lot of people got iPads for Christmas. #

  • Was going to hold Phraseology until 1/9, but I'm leaning toward just releasing it. Too many new devices hitting the store this week. #
  • North by Northwest, crop dusting scene. One of my favorites in film history. Boy looks at Cary Grant and says, "Are his pants on backwards." #
  • My new iPad editor, Phraseology, is on the App store and is $0.99 TODAY ONLY. Help spreading the word is appreciated. http://t.co/FMsixksC #
  • Phraseology broke into the top 50 in iPad Paid Productivity charts. [insert happy emoji of your choice here] #
  • Thanks to everyone who RT'd and helped spread the word on Phraseology today, I really appreciate it. Ending day one at #25 in Productivity. #
  • Need to start on the post explaining why I waited on including either iCloud or Dropbox in the initial release of Phraseology. #
  • Hint, "but app X has feature Y" is not in and of itself a reason to put feature Y in your app. #
  • Somebody remind me what the stupid thing I missed is that makes my UIPrerenderedIcon show up glossy in the App store (but flat on device)? #
  • AppleTV is the most unreliable Apple device I've owned w/o "Performa" in the name. Requires reboots to fix networking regularly. Just me? #

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By greg
— January 1, 2012 at 6:00 am

Twitter Weekly Updates for 2011-12-25

  • "Hugo" — 5 stars. Read the book first. Also 5 stars and great to read to your kids (probably 6 and up). #
  • This week I have pretended to be a web dev, iOS dev, designer, video producer, copy writer and possibly a few other things. #indielife #
  • Hopefully I'm reasonably good at one or more of those things. #
  • Preview screencast for Phraseology, my iPad writing app, is up. App ships in January. http://t.co/OPqFpt5B #
  • Kinda stoked for date night. Texas de Brazil, then Lyle Lovett with an acoustic band at Bass Hall. #
  • I have mastered many human pursuits which require a great deal of manual dexterity.

    Gift wrapping is one that continues to elude me. #

  • I'm listening to John Denver.

    But it's OK, he's with the Muppets. #fb #

  • My kids got me strep throat for Christmas. #
  • ⛄ #
  • I am the most Christmas music loving-est atheist you ever gonna meet, I tell you what. #

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By greg
— December 25, 2011 at 6:00 am

Twitter Weekly Updates for 2011-12-18

  • Most awesome birthday present. Not a set. Custom designed rendition of me at my desk. http://t.co/koO0PUHx #
  • I now have a Kindle. I think I like it. It will definitely be a better distraction free reader than the iPad. #
  • Anybody care to test if they can get to my blog:

    http://t.co/pO35sNkc

    Tumblr has been a total fail for me lately. #

  • Thanks for testing the blog. Tumblr is giving me a 302, but looks like it's just me they don't like. #
  • This is my cool new receiver that can be controlled from my iPhone — but that I can't muster the energy to hook up. http://t.co/KRKIv9uk #
  • With boy #3 down and the wife feeling sick, I think I'm starting to see the strep germs creeping around our house. #
  • Parenting tip: Keep beer around the house. It really comes in handy. #
  • Apparently owning a Kindle doesn't actually make you read more. Some additional action on your part is required. #
  • Successfully ditched Tumblr. Still have to clean up some of the import categories and the like, but it works. #
  • Programmatically counting syllables is a more interesting challenge than you might think. #

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By greg
— December 18, 2011 at 6:00 am

Twitter Weekly Updates for 2011-12-11

  • Apple says I should buy a new Mac before Dec. 31 so I can write it off.

    I like the way they think. #

  • Most interesting fact in this article? The Smithsonian has a "curator of worms". http://t.co/vubxs1lX #
  • Lyle Lovett, 12/20, Bass Hall. Tickets acquired. #fb #
  • I am close to beta 1 of my new iPad app and need a small group of testers. Writers preferred – let me know if you are interested. #
  • http://t.co/QVh05gGx

    Also, a Hershey Kiss is similar to Godiva chocolate. #

  • This new app isn't optimized for tweeting, but it was too easy not to include it.

    Requiring iOS 5 is awesome. #

  • Beta 1 of the new app in the hands of a few testers. Looking forward to getting feedback. #
  • "It's OK, I'm smarter than you."
    — my 4 year old. #fb #
  • If I have a song in my iTunes, and play it in Rdio, does the artist get their $0.000000001? #
  • It amazes me how quickly people develop opinions on something "new". I like to give a little time.
    #NewNewTwitter #
  • Most "word counts" seem to count contractions as one word. Isn't "isn't" two words? #
  • Oh crap, you mean I have to make a website for this app if I actually want to sell it? #
  • Showing a ten year old boy how to Emoji is dangerous. #
  • Watching "Housesitter" on cable. @SteveMartinToGo is actually younger now. Freak. #
  • Apparently, I've so completely switched to playing guitar fingerstyle in the last couple of years, that I can't find a pick when I want one. #
  • Wow. I never would have thought a cartoon adaptation of "Granda Got Runover by a Reindeer" would be this bad.

    Never.

    In a million years. #

  • Watching "Home Alone". On VHS.

    I am just a modern guy. #

  • What is wrong with this world? http://t.co/iHMdaHZf #

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By greg
— December 11, 2011 at 6:00 am

Twitter Weekly Updates for 2011-12-04

  • A little nostalgia helping the in-laws get out Xmas stuff. Umax FTW. http://t.co/eZVPXCFf #
  • I think it's time for a new blogging solution. #
  • Aliens, Ghosts and Linear Thinking. http://t.co/68GS406w #
  • New app created in iTunes connect. Still a ways to go, but it feels like a milestone. Conquered a couple of hurdles today. #
  • I'm looking over a three leaf clover, that I overlooked bethree. #
  • Switched to BBEdit for my Rails dev. It's like an old friend I haven't seen in a while came to town and we picked up where we left off. #
  • Great moments in IT security: "The VNC password is the same as the name of the server". #
  • Pretty sure I just twisted a set of NSDictionaries and NSArrays into the shape of a pretzel. #
  • TV Land HD? Seriously?

    Old shows don't magically become 1080i. #

  • Umm, and I thought blue icons were the thing. http://t.co/OCqWk5Vt #
  • Free million dollar idea of the day: "Angry Fruit" – you throw them at the ninjas. #
  • Happy Friday http://t.co/WWoc8tXm #
  • I wish to control everything from my iOS device. EVERYTHING. #kthxbye #
  • Separating the "must haves" from the "wants" on the remaining feature list. It's time to focus on shipping this puppy. #

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By greg
— December 4, 2011 at 6:00 am

Twitter Weekly Updates for 2011-11-27

  • I predicted my 10 years olds' instant obsession w/ Minecraft. The 4 year old's inability to put it down was a bit surprising, however. #fb #
  • My wife wants Legos for Christmas.

    I married up, clearly. #

  • I'm tired of being reminded my apps cost "less than a cup of coffee".

    Comparisons to something less essential might be more persuasive. #

  • Any CPAs in the house? As an indie iOS dev, Daring Fireball T-Shirts are considered a deductible expense, right? //cc @gruber #
  • For writers: what text analysis and visualization tools do you fine useful and why? #fb #
  • I've always want to open a breakfast place named "Luftwaffle". #
  • Most interesting thing I find in app support is how many people don't know you can "re-download" an apps you've already purchased. #
  • Tempurpedic needs to make couches. #fb #
  • Thankful doesn't feel like the right word. Amazed? Pleased? Appreciative? So many good things in my life. #fb #
  • Punkin Chunkin. #
  • I reject your reality and substitute complete nonsense. #

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By greg
— November 27, 2011 at 6:00 am

Twitter Weekly Updates for 2011-11-20

  • One of the boys discovered my Calvin & Hobbes collection yesterday and hasn't be able to put it down. #proudpapa #fb #
  • And I thought upgrading from jQuery 1.4.2 to 1.7 on a Monday was a good idea why? #
  • Spending time on a phone call is always a great reminder of why I don't spend more time on the phone. #
  • I still have to support IE 7. #
  • So, accidentally configuring logrotate to rotate * has interesting results over time. #
  • What's next for HP? http://t.co/KpYGXXaV #
  • I'm at The Magnolia for Steve Jobs: The Lost Interview (3699 McKinney Ave, btw Lemmon Ave & Blackburn St, Dallas) http://t.co/Zl1kT8sa #
  • The Steve Jobs interview was insightful and worthwhile. And I don't mean that in a small way. #
  • What surprised me most about the Jobs interview was how reticent he seemed about NeXT. #
  • What do you know, I haven't forgotten how to play guitar. #
  • It's truly stunning how much chaos three young boys can create. If there is entropy in this system we call home, it's not evident. #
  • Are there any libraries for integrating with WordPress from an iOS app? #
  • I tend to view project management not as an art or science but as an aspiration.

    http://t.co/FNnipKVX #

  • Duckie Mo, Duckie Mo Mo.
    Duckie Mo, Duckie Mo Mo. #
  • Wondering if I'll get to stop making manual corrections to Storyboard files in a text editor w/ Xcode 4.2.1.

    Guessing not. #

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By greg
— November 20, 2011 at 6:00 am

Twitter Weekly Updates for 2011-11-13

  • Dear @charter, your phone tech seems to think it's not a problem that I'm only getting 144kbps up on my 30MBps down connection. help? #
  • Oops. Apple doesn't ship too many typos. http://t.co/TbAf8ASk #
  • iPad first or iPhone first, that is the question. #
  • A former employer replaced the CSS site I did for them in 2003 with a table-based layout with 122 validation errors.

    THE FUTURE IS HERE! #

  • Why spend 1 minute doing something you can spend an hour automating. http://t.co/hX81wcN4 #
  • I called Lowe's yesterday and they gangsta rap as their hold music.

    It was the radio edit, but still. #

  • My kids hooked me on Tiny Tower. It's a shame I will no longer be able to pay for their college due to lost productivity. #
  • Rdio has no Frank Zappa. I am a sad puppy. #
  • I'm generally satisfied with Apple's aesthetic choices, but the shadow on the iOS 5 dictionary popover is overkill. http://t.co/eJ8UzzTm #
  • Mythbusters tour tickets secured. 5th row. The boys are going to love it.

    http://t.co/eTtQQkTo #fb #

  • What font do you prefer for editing text on the iPad? #
  • Why do I feel like its wrong to play a Gibson through a Fender amp? #
  • I love Les Pauls. I have no idea how anyone could have one strapped to their shoulder for two sets. #chiropractor #
  • I need an R2 unit. #

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By greg
— November 13, 2011 at 6:00 am

Twitter Weekly Updates for 2011-11-06

  • Got our twins iPods for their 10th. First app they wanted to download was Terminology. The next 10 were games, but still. #
  • Elvis just gave me a ride in a golf cart.

    Life is good. #fb #

  • Today I plan to conquer UIPopoverBackgroundView. I've always thought the default popover appearance needed work. #

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By greg
— November 6, 2011 at 6:00 am

Twitter Weekly Updates for 2011-10-30

  • Mosquitos suck.

    And make you itch.

    And make you bitch about not being smart enough to use more bug spray. #

  • The number of iOS devices in my household is now up in the double digits. #
  • I've figured out my thermostat. Is @nest going to fix my damn sprinkler system control panel next? #
  • I think I need to buy a new printer. That really pisses me off for some reason. #
  • My son has a calculator in a dirty sock in his bed. #
  • "Great news. We have confirmed your admission for the iOS 5 Tech Talk World Tour in Austin on January 23, 2012."

    Anyone else get theirs? #

  • So Stallman is quirky, weird and high-maintenance. At least he's up front about it. #
  • Fossilmania in Glen Rose this weekend. My boys are psyched (OK, so am I).

    http://t.co/Y7JSCe8I #

  • New HP printer from Staples. Out-of-box? UI launched in Chinese, and I have to hook USB to configure Wifi. Seriously? #
  • I'm trying to forgive it, but iCloud did some interesting things to my bookmarks across devices. #
  • Dear HP, flashing the "Energy Star" logo at me on the screen of a printer that's been idle for 3 hours it not very believable. #
  • Qwikster for TouchPad™

    Shipping 2013. #

  • http://t.co/IfuoF6vY #
  • I wonder how many occupiers have bank accounts at BoA, Wells Fargo or Citi. #
  • As of today, I've been married 16 years – and there is still nothing I'd rather do that hangout with my sweetie. #fb #
  • "Indie" gets that much more real when you delete the paycheck reminder from your calendar. #
  • [Blog] Cutting out the Middleman: Digital Publications, Ads and TV. http://t.co/knhqZMyY #

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By greg
— October 30, 2011 at 6:00 am

Twitter Weekly Updates for 2011-10-23

  • Remember Secret's "Strong enough for a man but made for a woman" ads? "Zero" soda ads during NFL games are the inverse. #
  • Instapaper 4.0 looks great!

    http://t.co/RERMgfrF #

  • Siri, will you be available on my iPhone 4 if I wait until January? #
  • I'm pretty excited about @writingkit's new support for Terminology's "replace" method.

    http://t.co/WgDrjlOw #

  • You think I could raise enough on Kickstater to enter the republican race? Do you actually have to be a republican? The bar seems to be low. #
  • Pencils vs. Pens. Thoughts? http://t.co/VBHodkkH

    // cc @shawnblanc @gruber #

  • Cool CGBGs prints. Lots of memories. I worked at CBGBs for about 6 months in 1987.

    http://t.co/j7cUvhSQ
    http://t.co/80By6mIM #

  • Wow. Submitted update ~5pm yesterday. "Ready for Sale" 9:30am today.

    Nice. #

  • "xmlData.firstChild.childNodes[1].childNodes[str].childNodes[1].childNodes[0].firstChild.nodeValue.length"
    #ILoveOtherPeoplesCode #
  • No campfires in Texas this season, but the sky is still big when you're out camping. #

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By greg
— October 23, 2011 at 6:00 am

Twitter Weekly Updates for 2011-10-16

  • Did a small tribute to Steve Jobs at the beach this weekend. http://t.co/X3WJ0opO #
  • Things just don't happen fast enough sometimes. #
  • ✈ DFW > HOU. Just for the day. #
  • So, is it a good thing the the pilot about to fly me Dallas appears to be taking a nap at the gate right now? #
  • Oh, look what's in the Wired App Guide at the airport newsstand. #fb http://t.co/QHAHXKfP #
  • After 5 years of 1/2 time indie status, as of today, Agile Tortoise, Inc. is now my full time job. Feels great.

    http://t.co/ZUmbCbmA #

  • In other news, my new boss has decreed that lunchtime is not too early for a beer. #
  • Thanks everyone for the congrats and support. I really appreciate it. #
  • MBP fan doing it's best jet engine imitation today. Nothing obvious going on in Activity Monitor.

    I'm blaming Flash. Or AT&T. #

  • I'm riding in a limo tonight.

    I've never ridden in a limo. Ever.

    I asked Kt if I need to get her a corsage or something. #

  • So, not only were the fans crazy on my MBP, but it was drawing more power than the AC adapter provided and draining battery. Reboot fixed. #
  • If there's one thing migrated to iCloud taught me, it's that there's actually mail in my http://t.co/ES8djHIU inbox.

    Who knew? #

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By greg
— October 16, 2011 at 6:00 am

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