Month: April 2011

Twitter Weekly Updates for 2011-04-24

  • Haven't read email all weekend! Watched Thor which was surprisingly funny once you struggle past 1st 20 mins & lots of Gung Fu #perfect #fb #
  • Having an amazing weekend. Feeling relaxed, happy and very grateful for all my awesome friends 😀 A motorbike ride tmrw to top it off. #fb #
  • Oh noes! I have to miss @actwonkdrinks as I need to drive straight up to Sydney tonight. Next time 🙂 #
  • RT for thurs stream 🙂 New remix us up. This one is particularly pretty & sad I think. http://t.co/lwMXGsd #
  • Going to sleep now, really happy with that last recording. My voice is starting to actually sound ok 🙂 #
  • Just recorded vocals for and published a new song. It's a NIN remix but this one is particularly pretty & sad I think. http://bit.ly/eblTKQ #
  • Chilling to "What if everything around you isn't quite what it seems. What if all the world you think you know is an elaborate dream." #NIN #
  • Was amused to see "Skynet" was trending and had to find out why. Thanks Interwebs for the dooms and giggles 🙂 #
  • Just wanted to tell the Interwebs a Happy Birthday for @jdub today 🙂 #
  • So I rode the motorbike from Canberra to Yass for the first time, woot! Trucks are really big! Was buffeted about but fun nonetheless 🙂 #
  • Man, things get real when people feel the need to describe exactly how to deal with a kangaroo collision on a motorbike. Thanks @case_pres! #
  • Added my 2c on Internet culture to @stilgherrian's Patch Monday podcast on Geek culture http://arseh.at/67c w @NickHodgeMSFT @SilviaPfeiffer #
  • I dropped in to my sis for cup of tea in my way home & decided my first Canberra-Yass trip shouldn't be @ night. More bike riding tmrw, yay! #
  • OK, doing my first "big" motorbike ride between Canberra and Yass now, wish me luck everyone! 🙂 It's only 45 mins, but my longest trip yet. #
  • .@NickHodgeMSFT Heh, you all did quite well. There's always things I'd add but it was very interesting 🙂 Congrats! /cc @silviapfeiffer #
  • Ha! It's a brilliant way to optimise your networks 🙂 @paulwallbank /cc @carolduncan #
  • Awesome Patch Monday on #geekculture @stilgherrian & thanks for the kudos <blush> 😀 http://arseh.at/67c /cc @silviapfeiffer @NickHodgeMSFT #
  • Thanks all! Will (try to) be safe! 🙂 @bawdo @eleybourn @LaPeninaEffect @daryl68 @phonakins #
  • Thanks all! Will (try to) be safe 🙂 @murray_w @tracywallace @fitzie_curtin @alexmyoung @richardford @findingsimple @kelisha /cc @jdub #
  • Terrible but hilarious #fail 🙂 RT @joshgnosis: You can't enter heaven unless… http://t.co/kjNs1EW #
  • Heh, totally @johnallsopp, kung fu panda = best movie ever! I included it in a speech on martial arts 🙂 http://t.co/jqsx6vu /cc @CathStyles #

Twitter Weekly Updates for 2011-04-17

  • .@jdub & I both passed bike p's! For those wondering, we hired a 125cc scooter for him as Packet wouldn't survive 🙂 Bumblebee was great! #
  • Got my motorbike P's!!! Yay! Was extremely nervous and nerves led to not getting a perfect score, but nevertheless, I passed!!! 😀 #
  • Definitely worth a read, no less relevant in Australia. RT US wants to take an axe to New Zealand IP law (updated) http://t.co/lwmNMbt #TPPA #
  • Incredulous. Adams: 'if you react badly, you don't understand' RT Dilbert Creator Deletes Misogynist Rant (via @Jezebel) http://t.co/cBtrxIx #
  • Argh! Is anyone travelling between Canberra and Yass today from whom I could get a lift? Small logistics issue I'm trying to sort out :/ #
  • Hey @kelisha, check out most recent recording foo 🙂 Now up on shiny myspace page (experimenting) http://www.myspace.com/clamourouspenguins #
  • Heh, in ur tweet streams, causing ur confusions @kelisha! 😉 /cc @jdub #
  • Watched Rio today with a friend & her kids. I loved it! If you can ignore inevitable falling in love scene in such movies it's hilarious! 🙂 #
  • Ha! Figured out myspace issue. The songs wouldn't play, but after I verified the account (by email) now it is all working. Makes sense 🙂 #
  • PS – please leave a comment on at least one song, it'll help encourage my band mates 😉 @xfitzyx @shorebuck @DavidLMackie #
  • I've put a bunch of music up on soundcloud at http://soundcloud.com/greebo-1 Am thinking of submitting Cover My Eyes to Triple J… #
  • ARGH! Have just created a MySpace account for a band project (to experiment) and it is just awful to use. Perhaps back to SoundCloud I go :/ #
  • ~/o Cos every night I call, every night I fall again. o/~ The Crow album never gets old. Helping me with some late night work 🙂 #
  • .@RevolutionaryOz #troll #
  • Best community devel skills you'll find are in open source community. If you can herd developers to cooperate you can do anything 🙂 #gov2au #
  • Good consultations need 1) clear scope 2) code of conduct & 3) real value placed on input. Ppl self-govern if they care. Me at #gov2au lunch #
  • Good to hear @alisonmichalk is pro an approach to consultations that doesn't enforce barriers to entry such as logins. #gov2au #
  • I believe the term is herding cats 😉 See geek community RT @bytetime: Shepherding as an approach for online community managers #gov2au #
  • At #gov2au lunch & @alisonmichalk spoke of "sock puppets", ppl with agenda who skew consults. We found good network analysis can help w this #
  • IMHO, online community manager/development skills should be sought out for every function/office of government 🙂 #gov2au #
  • It's sometimes hard to remember, but life is just a ride. RIP Bill Hicks. http://t.co/TDwH4kV #
  • Watch @katelundy on the ABC News 24 Pollie Panel at 4.30pm today 🙂 Live online at http://www.abc.net.au/news/abcnews24/ #
  • Interesting, looking at RT @peterhau what is your choice for importation of data from paper base? have a look at this: http://bit.ly/dHzmGy #
  • Thank you VMWare for making Ubuntu images available for download. Makes my web app testing so much easier! 🙂 #
  • Fascinating, truly RT Word Cloud: How Toy Ad Vocabulary Reinforces Gender Stereotypes http://j.mp/i4DNAR via @AddToAny #
  • .@thewinchesterau Absolutely, for sure, just saying build your own means secure your own, which is a lot of work/expertise /cc @purserj #
  • .@NickHodgeMSFT Not that I'm perfect, but at least I'm aware of the issues and seek out advice where I lack skills :)) /cc @shirro @purserj #
  • .@NickHodgeMSFT Absolutely! Too few ppl learn really useful website devel skills (seqarchability, accessibility, UX) /cc @shirro @purserj #
  • It amazes me that people insist on still doing Dreamweaver courses for gov, when ppl are rapidly moving to CMSs which are far more useful. #
  • Haha!!! You clever clever man, thanks! 🙂 What diff gov websites are running via Netcraft RT @shirro http://bit.ly/hkNs68 #
  • RT @chatsbury Just too good @acarvin: Hilarious. RT @sarahraslan: type 'illuminati' backwards in your browser with a .com at the end… #
  • Does anyone know of a report compiling what all Federal government websites run on? I make do with http://uptime.netcraft.com/up/graph/ 🙂 #
  • Seriously awful reporting. No pros or cons of FTTN/FTTP apart from cost then asking ppl their opinion? Poor analysis. http://bit.ly/h6IpWz #
  • I love how big companies who would make lots of cash publicly criticise gov on blocking ASX/SGX merger as blocking progress. Whose progress? #
  • Went to Good Charlotte with low expectations which were thoroughly met. Did renew a desire to listen to Pennywise so not complete loss 😉 #

Twitter Weekly Updates for 2011-04-10

  • The Yass show, this is what I paid $15 for 😉 Love it. http://t.co/zK5yE1C #
  • OMG, $15 to get into the *Yass* show. Not sure its going to be worth it but should be fun 🙂 #
  • I might just go with a Q3HD video recorder which has amazing directional mics, and avoid wireless @steve_evil @moldor @stilgherrian #
  • Can anyone recommend simple wireless microphone that would plug into video camera with an audio input? Am looking around but limited options #
  • Interesting read, inc the comments RT The messy business of cleaning up carbon policy – Unleashed http://t.co/0IYLJQY via @abcthedrum #
  • Booked in for P's test on motorcycle on 17th April (only date between now & when L's expire. Nervous! Also falls on wedding engagement 🙂 #
  • Come along to a #gov2au lunch next week at Parliament House 🙂 Great speaker & opp to mingle with other #opengov peeps http://bit.ly/fufcPM #
  • Just had a possible silver lining in what has been a pretty dark stormy cloud. Here's hoping others see it that way #cryptic #
  • Oooh, parks and reserves info published and mapped by Mosman Council, pretty! 🙂 http://bit.ly/hO8r37 #gov2au Data @ http://bit.ly/hIJY6w #
  • RT @Rarebeasts: The song sounds great! I like really the start when the electric guitar comes in. -> "Cover my eyes" http://bit.ly/fi62tj #
  • New song recorded, mixed & published! 🙂 Feedback pls! This one's a bit rock though it starts slow "Cover my eyes" http://bit.ly/fi62tj #
  • OMG, how did I miss this! IT Dashboard code is on sourceforge http://sourceforge.net/projects/it-dashboard/ Time to play 🙂 #gov2au #FOSSFTW #
  • Interesting RT @MarkusMannheim Public Sector Informant in todays @canberratimes: ACT politics, FoI, OSS, psephology & more! #gov2au #opengov #
  • Wow, great instrumental by the band of a friend of mine. Violin, guitar, drums, cello and an up beat awesome sound 🙂 http://mysp.ac/gIapZu #
  • Interesting… RT @larsyencken Laws are like software, but they're also like medicine. http://bo.st/if8Dtk #opengov #gov2au #
  • Interesting RT @larsyencken: @piawaugh Laws are like software, but they're also like medicine http://t.co/VFWCfYS #opengov #gov2au #
  • I think one of the biggest & most challenging changes needed in gov is capacity for agile evolving devel approach to policy #opengov #gov2au #
  • Question to @FergusHanson whether govs can just pull plug on internet, ppl obv don't realise the power of routing around damage 😉 #opengov #

Twitter Weekly Updates for 2011-04-03

  • Wow, an awesome day! Art, renovations, a gig, roller derby, coffee with several groups of awesome folk & then a martial arts show-n-tell 🙂 #
  • Am at roller derby and Susie won a shirt in the raffle. Woot!!! #crdl http://t.co/08kXjnv #
  • AWESOME! 🙂 I'm feeling it! RT @CRDLderby (CanberraRollerDerby) @piawaugh We're with you! It's going to be a fantastic night! #
  • "Dual authenticity": we have lots of identities (geek, martial artist, muso, Aussie) that don't nec clash and we can maintain authentically #
  • Waleed Aly spoke on a fascinating concept. "Dual authenticity": holding multiple diff identities (belief, country, interests) simultaneously #
  • Aly: "the argument that welcoming multiculturalism leads to a separatist society has very little empirical evidence" #
  • Aly: "multiculturalism has turned from an economic and jobs dialogue to a dialogue about fear and personal safety" #
  • Aly: "The distinction between international and domestic are really breaking down." #
  • Waleed Aly live from aph main ctte room now "Multiculturalism, Assimilation & Politics of Terrorism" http://t.co/sWyC4pa http://t.co/1g6zmUA #
  • Just had to RT 🙂 @chatsbury: #ff flying the flag for gov 2.0 and a sweet tweeter – our taxes at work are well spent with @piawaugh #
  • Interesting article, particularly the bit about "national service"… "Abbott’s new era of work for the proles" http://bit.ly/fvVX3W #
  • Waleed Aly broadcast live from Parliamentary Library at 1215 "Multiculturalism, Assimilation & Politics of Terrorism" http://bit.ly/hSE4h4 #
  • Very interesting, Minister Combet's article on China and climate change http://bit.ly/fqtvPV #
  • .@annabelcrabb US #opengov folk I'd also recommend are @dominiccampbell @du4 @adrielhampton @govfresh @digiphile & of course @VivekKundra 🙂 #
  • Yay! After months of wanting to go and missing out, I am holding a ticket to a Roller Derby battle in Canberra, this weekend! Who's with me? #
  • Just had confirmation at #opendata #oznetfreedom that data.gov is really closing as per http://t.co/I7KT4wi I wonder what new strategy is? #
  • Currently hearing kudos from US folks on Australia being world leaders in designing ubiquitous high speed bandwidth #opendata #oznetfreedom #
  • ? from JJJ "is tech working against need for secrecy". Answer: tech improves transparency but secrecy also necessary #opendata #oznetfreedom #
  • Tunisia revolutionary: "I am not the leader, the network is the leader", sounds very similar to early geek culture #opendata #oznetfreedom #
  • Interesting point, "social media makes weak ties stronger" #opendata #oznetfreedom #
  • The US folk are taking about engagement vs updates but there is also a place for updates, see qld police with floods #opendata #oznetfreedom #
  • Be interesting to see how US keeps open data up to data or avoids over classification (which avoids release). #opendata #oznetfreedom #
  • Now talking on how #opendata is important for gov transparency, Obama has ordered all non-classified data be released #opengov #oznetfreedom #
  • It's interesting hearing US gov staffers about how they see the internet as key to international diplomacy & freedom #opengov #oznetfreedom #
  • Brilliant indeed, love it RT @GrogsGamut Brilliant RT @markatextor: Some pretty accurate analysis here http://twitpic.com/4f5vch #
  • Ever listen to a song so awesome you can't help dancing at your desk whilst being very productive? Some amazing stuff @ http://remix.nin.com #
  • .@Tweet_Mate @EllyfromOZ Not sure what happened to @latikambourke's URL, but it is at http://bit.ly/ejtnYJ 🙂 #
  • Looking forward to this 🙂 Hooray for regular #gov2au lunches! RT "Gov 2.0 Canberra lunch – April 2011" http://t.co/5ubKj3d #
  • Argh! If there are any excel macro gurus out there, I could really use some help! Record Macro sucks! Have been researching but am stuck :/ #
  • Am very excited that FutureGov is coming to Australia. Should be a great event for our #gov2au community & agenda 🙂 http://bit.ly/f1zI11 #
  • .@CraigThomler I heard a fascinating case study of marine data being released publicly and within weeks a fishing company cleaning up :/ #
  • Thought you might like this given out discussion the other day 🙂 @latikambourke Tweeting for your Country: http://bit.ly/ejtnYJ #
  • Interesting. Dick Smith has a grant for a young person to try to tackle skills development & sustainable growth in Aus http://bit.ly/fPbzyf #
  • "There ain't no rest for the wicked, ain't nothing in this life is free". Why does that song resonate so much 😉 #
  • .@trib Heh 🙂 I've been playing some Borderlands with my bro. It is awesome! One of the best 2-player games I've seen, also gr8 single #
  • For Assassin Creed fans, silly and quite amusing http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xc8JwTfDtA4 #procrastinatingbutgettingthere #
  • Know any awesome #gov2au or geospatial projects? Get your nominations in by 6pm tonight for Gov 2011 ICT awards! http://bit.ly/heOKqs #
  • Also relevant to @BernardKeane piece IMO. RT @abcthedrum Theatre of war doesn't excuse racism in cyberspace http://bit.ly/h9AjCR #
  • Did boxing yesterday briefly, I love the feeling of bruised knuckles in the morning 😉 #
  • Feeling the weight of several blog posts I owe. Life is not being kind in allowing me the space to write atm. Sorry folks! :/ Maybe April 🙂 #
  • .@peterhau For sure. I think routing around damage is key 😉 So freedom, self-determination, meritocracy, logic, for many a sense of justice #
  • I'm amused at ppl who talk professionally on #socmed & online comms with awe & enthusiasm but miss the sig role of geek culture/philosophy #
  • Katter also blamed all sides for privatising Telstra which he says led to issues of inequality of access in Australia. #
  • Wow, Katter speaking in the House about nbn (I think) & berating turnbull for opposing replacement of unmaintained privatised network #
  • Music thought: I'd love to see David Bowie do a cover of Hurt. The Johnny Cash version is awesome. I love "I'm afraid of Americans" 🙂 #
  • Seriously @mpesce, I'm suggesting casting world as black/white doesn't actually help deal with life which is more complex. What's the prob? #
  • .@reselsnark Heh, good point. Hi @GreatDismal, I'm writing an album of rock/industrial songs based around your work, if your interested 🙂 #
  • Will soon sinish a mashup of some NIN instrumentals into a William Gibson inspired song, the first of hopefully a Gibson inspired album 🙂 #
  • .@elerimai Face avatar engaged. You suck 😉 #