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Twitter Weekly Updates for 2012-02-01

ruan — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 09:50:00 +0000

22seven online money management tool launched in SA: http://t.co/UdHNaJoR <– Great idea,but you need my password? Seriously?!?!? #
Finally some use for all those SkyMiles! Boarding business class back to Cape Town #schipol #
@modelmental I'm still on east coast time So 4am, maybe time for a quick nap! #
@Jenty Reeder for iPad is the best I've seen so far #
One of the Cape wine route's best kept secrets http://t.co/hrrBd4Wj #
RT @wired: Video: Microwave explodes various foodstuffs in slo-mo. http://t.co/tohiDonI <— Awesome! #
Wow,what a stunning day in the Cape! #
RT @News24: Speedster gets R15 000 fine suspended http://t.co/lc0Yj1Ph <– So wrong. 200km/h and only suspended fine. Guy should be in jail. #

Twitter Weekly Updates for 2012-01-25

ruan — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 09:50:00 +0000

RT @michaeljordaan Anyone brave enough to differ from economists' consensus and predict a repo rate cut tomorrow?<–Nope,will stay flat #
@BobSkinstad Try TweetBot. By far the best iPhone Twitter client #
RT @nickyjamo: A Wikipedia black out I can deal with – a google one not so much! <— BINGo! #
Amazon launches home-grown NoSQL database http://t.co/DeXMm8rt via @zite <— This looks promising #
RT @MichaelJordaan: Just signed off another R90m iPad order. Huge demand by FNB cheque customers. <– WOW!Can't wait to upgrade to iPad 3! #
Twitter Acquires, Shuts Down Social News Startup Summify http://t.co/24X982PZ via @zite <– Very sad. Loved this service #
RT @pimrie: So many specials on Med Cruises appearing all over the net, now might be the time to get a good deal.<– cheapest and safest! #
Feels odd packing coats and gloves in this heat. See you tomorrow Boston! #
Wow, #FNB slow lounge in Jozi is amazing! Revitalising before a 17 hour flight. #
Internet access at 10 000 feet. I'm impressed! #flydelta #
I'm very glad Smith finally got some runs,but can we all agree that it does not mean his place is now secure for the next 3 years? #
This $35 USB Stick Brings AirPlay To Any Big Screen HDTV [VIDEO] http://t.co/YRjUtJCi via @zite <— sweet! #
Hi Boston! http://t.co/6Pk7xh2i #

Twitter Weekly Updates for 2012-01-18

ruan — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 09:50:00 +0000

@NikkiPixie Happy birthday! Hope you have an awesome day. #
Drive your family mad RT @matthewbuckland BusinessDay – CEOs take to sendin (via @ReadItLater) http://t.co/JxDgcgWB #
More great service from #FNB today.These guys rock! #
Does SA have anything to fear from Europe`s darkening clouds?<–Great read by @MichaelJordaan.Agree on all points. http://t.co/XDjAC0ml #
Discovered the awesome iPad split keyboard today.Thanks to my 20 month old for pointing it out to me! #
RT @modelmental: Driving around Cape Town on a day like this is a spiritual experience. I ❤ my hood. <— Second that! #
RT @igitur: Oh man, I hate the new ABSA ATM software. <– Yet another reason to move #
Even (some in) Google can do evil. Story confirmed: https://t.co/Uk33CvqP #
RT @modelmental: Trying out @dstv BoxOffice for the first time and so far? Loving it! <– Awesome service. Start of the end of dvd rentals? #
RT @MichaelJordaan: Am told it's not that cool to ask for that, even nicely RT @mantissanet @MichaelJordaan Plz Follow THX<–Nor Plz RT! #
Tim O'Reilly on SOPA & PIPA. He's got it just right: http://t.co/le5cX7vc (via @ReadItLater) https://t.co/5HMFE6cF #
INCONVENIENT TRUTH: Your iPhone Was Built, In Part, By 13 Year-Olds Working 16 Hours A Day For $75 A Week http://t.co/FQz6K7Fr via @zite #
@DStv only thing that needs work though is the PVR software. VERY buggy!You aware of the issues? #
@dstv I can email you a list. Email addy? #
We're recruiting for Java Developers, QAs and Systems Engineers.Join a great company! Details here: http://t.co/MuMRClXC #
Victory or too early? Putting SOPA on a shelf http://t.co/sYdsD2Z0 #
18h30 and hot hot hot! http://t.co/fpFsuTKN #
The last Kodak moment? http://t.co/LaJSMjVL via @zite #longreads #
@igitur I know CS Dept Head. Mail me details and I'll see what I can do. #
Rare Legal Fight Takes On Credit Card Company Security Standards and Fines http://t.co/6nfMtXif #

Twitter Weekly Updates for 2012-01-11

ruan — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 09:50:00 +0000

“@mashable: Kodak Set to Declare Bankruptcy [REPORT] – http://t.co/3trf2iR8” <– Sad to see a previous market leader fall so far… #fb #
Found Nemo! http://t.co/03dMfdxL #
I just completed a 31.09 km bike ride in 1:16:48 using @MapMyRide. http://t.co/kjc6QWr1 #bike #cycling #
@primitivetype that's impressive! Training for a special event? #
@primitivetype if you keep this up you can enter ironman #
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@pimrie LOL! Finger trouble #
RT @igitur: BlackBerry users, how do you switch a Whatsapp account to another number? <— buy an iphone #
@Faerie452 good luck! Shout if you need help! #codeyear #
RT @modelmental: Swopped the beach bag for the laptop bag but hey, it's still summer and the sun sets late. Keeping beach bag on hand! ☀ #
@modelmental that's the spirit! #
@modelmental Heerlik dankie!Karavaan kamp met die kleinding was um, interessant!En as ek na jou Instagrams kyk het julle dit ook geniet. #
@modelmental Hoe gaan dit met die fiets? Reg vir die Argus? #
Found this great site for booking flights. Amazing! And as a bonus they have an iOS app too! http://t.co/DjfZmKmz #
@martinfowler Why not Cape Town? #

Twitter Weekly Updates for 2012-01-04

ruan — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 09:50:00 +0000

CameraTrace helps find a lost or stolen camera http://t.co/weiZUALD cc: @iaanvn @cmeintjes #
Cocktail time! http://t.co/Bm3D2doJ #
Happy birthday Mom! http://t.co/XnbStlPO #
@NikkiPixie ADSL? Get an Afrihost free 1gig account. Should last a couple of days #
@MichaelJordaan I don't think the rest of the book will change your view I'm
Afraid. It's actually a bit sad. #
Award Winning Photo Editor Snapseed is Currently Free in the App Store http://t.co/UlajiV11 via @zite Get this. It's an awesome app! #
Awesome time in JBay! Next stop Stilbaai. #
@Jenty sounds exciting! Good luck. #
Stilbaai not living up to its name today. Time to hit a couple of geocaches me thinks. #
Huge soft serve! http://t.co/1ZlCgVe2 #
RT @BarrettRoberts: @appstore Free the @taposeapp! #
@Diane_Graham welcome to a whole new world. You'll love your iPad. Still by far the best device I've bought. #
5am wakeups not fun when on holiday. Joys of raising a 20 month old! #
Middagslapi… http://t.co/fY2Oeh1k #

Twitter Weekly Updates for 2011-12-28

ruan — Wed, 28 Dec 2011 09:50:00 +0000

RT @nickyjamo: I am SO glad i'm not a teenager. If only they knew – it all works out<–and our little ones are heading there,scary thought! #
@modelmental heerlik! Hoe ry die nuwe wiele (beide die 2 en 4 wiel #
@igitur I love my Merida. Good value for money. #
How To Make Your iPhone’s Home Button More Responsive [iOS Tips] http://t.co/lvSo4B7G via @zite #
I get the idea that #FNB JBay has some serious growth plans! http://t.co/wigeoNAZ #
@CharlieMcIverUK You may need to ask Apple! My guess is it that it is stuck in the approval queue… #
BBC News – Volkswagen turns off Blackberry email after work hours http://t.co/XB4pQNih via @zite <— Interesting approach #
Santa brought a horse! http://t.co/XIhfWqwV #
@modelmental spaar asb 'n bietjie mooiweer vir ons. Na Nuwejaar daar! #
Lekker by die see! http://t.co/S1laj2Jj #
Lekker by die see! http://t.co/IdXa415x #
Buffer launches iOS app http://t.co/ajVKJ18I #
Only found these today,very useful! New Multi-Touch gestures for iPad 2 http://t.co/kaDS2QBn #
RT @modelmental Getting on my bike before 8am on holiday, who am I?!?!???!?? <– A better person than me! #
@iaanvn @cmeintjes so sorry to hear abt the break-in. I hope you manage to track some of it down at least… #
@Diane_Graham good luck! If you train well then it will be an easy ride. Doing my fourth one next year. It's great fun! #
Lunch time! http://t.co/RLDx19Lm #
O the irony. Got up early for a cycle and rain came down just as we were about to leave. Think this may be a sign! #
So the rain clears,beautiful day and 8km in we get a flat. No spare calling it for the day. #
Perfect day on the canals http://t.co/IgU12oPp #

Twitter Weekly Updates for 2011-12-21

ruan — Wed, 21 Dec 2011 09:50:00 +0000

Welcome back RT @JustineAdr My last tweet was nearly 2 years ago!! Wow… #
Five Things You Should Stop Doing in 2012 http://t.co/crfi5Gcq via @zite #
@modelmental nice!I Merida road bike a few weeks ago. Love it! #
@amymaybe Welcome home #
Dear 16-year-old me http://t.co/SjMc3oDS <– Watch this video if you have 5 mins spare… #
A constitution under siege http://t.co/Yj7hCaEC via @zite #
Top 10 Feed & RSS Technologies of 2011 http://t.co/Yqndsnyp via @zite <— 2011 was a great year in this space #
RT @TechCentral: SA Newsmakers of the Year – part one – http://t.co/Ti5JbyXs <—well done @uyspj! #
RT @MichaelJordaan: FNB App cracked 80 000 paired devices AND R1 billion in transactions today.<— awesome,well done! #
Saw the Steve Jobs audio book today.20 CD set!Feels wrong,the man devoted his life to get thousands of songs in your pocket. #
In line at ABSA closing my final account.The long queues are a gentle reminder as to why I switched to #FNB who understands online #
@nickyjamo I know!I actually switched a year ago when you tweeted. Loving FNB! #
+1. I use the Kindle app on iPad,but not quite the real thing. RT @nickyjamo: I want a kindle – I think #
RT @justinspratt: "mastery, purpose, autonomy" thanks Dan Pink for elegantly summarising the deeply complex topic of motivators#
RT @breytonpaulse: Shocked by the tragic news of the loss of De wet and Marcelles baby boy DJ,very sad,prayers and love to the Barry family! #

Twitter Weekly Updates for 2011-12-14

ruan — Wed, 14 Dec 2011 09:50:00 +0000

Photo "Erika Overturff" by JL Williams (@(null)) #500px http://t.co/gWjdA32s <— Awesome b&w image! #
What Really Happened Aboard Air France 447 (via @ReadItLater) #longreads http://t.co/iOk0JI3x #
@pimrie very sad indeed… #
@MichaelJordaan good luck,I have first hand experience of that. Longest 9 hour flight of my life! #delhibelly #
@jencals that sucks #
The Rise and Fall of Bitcoin http://t.co/Lc6ZqyBG (Wired) (via @ReadItLater) #longreads http://t.co/Lc6ZqyBG #
Great deal RT @MichaelJordaan: Royal Bafokeng now owns 15% of RMBH. Great deal all round. Improves FirstRand BEE profile. #
Microsoft's Beloved Note-Taking Tool OneNote Now Available for iPad http://t.co/U0nOdcIx via @zite <— yay, finally! #

Twitter Weekly Updates for 2011-12-07

ruan — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 09:50:00 +0000

RT @uyspj iPhone 4s arriving in SA on 16 December Pre-register on the Vodacom website <– Nice! #
@modelmental don't mean to solve your problem,but you get racks for most car types these days . New car + new bike feels better though! #
@modelmental ah, you may have to go for towbar or hidden hitch.Check here:http://t.co/2AkgR28h #
@modelmental Loving the Hyundai! Go test drive the diesel model.It's awesome.And Milnerton has stock #
@modelmental goeie logika . Lekker toetsbestuur! #
Early night. 92km race in the morning! #
Just completed a 89.03 km bike ride – Burger done! Jelly legs . http://t.co/y5Dhl294 #RunKeeper #
@pimrie thanks!last hour very hot. Currently 30! #
Burger cycle race organizers massive #fail NO fluids at 50km waterpoint,only ice!Criminal. #
@CycleTourTrust why did the 50km station run out of ALL fluids? Only ice when I got there. #
RT @pimrie Just had my first un-announced reboot in a very long time. It is actually very annoying. <– I'd complain to my IT manager #

Twitter Weekly Updates for 2011-11-30

ruan — Wed, 30 Nov 2011 09:50:00 +0000

RT @michaeljordaan: Lower fees NB factor RT @LJ_Mac87 FNB customers seem happier than other banks' clients.<– And unbelievable service! #
Just completed a 70.73 km bike ride – Modest pace due to couple of stops and Helshoogte slowing thin … http://t.co/7RlO9ond #RunKeeper #
I know there is an app for everything, but seriously! Introducing Bowel Mover Pro: http://t.co/bce7jiJk #
"Share your results with your team via email". Too funny! #
RT @MichaelJordaan: Is it just me or are there really For Sale signs everywhere? <– Yup,and On Auction signs. Tough times. #
@Faerie452 break a leg! #
Vodafone, HDFC Bank launch mobile banking in Rajasthan http://t.co/kxit2Ye1 #
@MichaelJordaan Love the FNB app!Only gripe is the immediate auto logout when you suspend.Can't you make 5 min timeout? #
Europe's largest IT firm to scrap internal e-mail http://t.co/BMeB4svg via @zite #