June 2009

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Twitter Updates for 2009-06-12

Anthony on , 12 Jun 2009 02:15 am
  • When did the witching hour move to 5am? Two cats, two kids awake and demanding attention at 5:20am. Again. This needs to stop, somehow. #
  • Wow I saw over 100 cyclists on the Off-Broadway bike rte today, typically dozens. Welcome to the One True Way of commuting! #
  • So is this an apparent pandemic or a structural pandemic? #h1n1 #roft #
  • As a result of the early morning I’m pressing the “caffeine” and “sugar” boost buttons early. #smarties #
  • Serious fires in Coquitlam. #News1130 reports initial fire has spread to 2 other locations. Note: We’ve had no rain for 2 weeks+ #
  • RT @WendyNordvikCar Driver caught with mannequin on Burnaby HOV lane http://kl.am/HPO [Wait, *Transit Police* can pull you over on the hwy?] #
  • Stop the world! ♫ http://blip.fm/~81xs9 #
  • Maybe @kenhardie can comment on GVTAPS enforcing traffic laws on Hwy 1 (according to: http://kl.am/HPO). They have jurisdiction there? #
  • RT @KenHardie: @AnthonyFloyd Yes they do. As police officers they have the authority, mandate + a duty to enforce laws in community [Huh] #
  • Vancouver to implement 30 kph speed limit on bike routes. Will there be enforcement? Otherwise, pointless. http://is.gd/Za9w #
  • Did you know Vancouver has a bicycle hotline? 604-871-6070 or cycling@vancouver.ca. Too bad they’re not on Twitter @mayorgregor :) #
  • Me: I’ll have a grande sig. hot choc. Her: Sorry, don’t sell them now. Me: Why? Her: ’cause no one orders them on hot summer days. Me: blink #
  • So, if I understand it correctly, no one orders hot drinks from Starbucks in the summer. I wonder why their cold drinks steam so much? #
  • RT @CacheAdvance: Wow! The East Coast Trail in Newfoundland has some 360 geocaches hidden along it! http://bit.ly/206Pcq [next vacation?] #
  • Speaking of puns, just heard the lede for As It Happens. Great writers there too. #
  • Just got honked at and almost run over for COMING TO A STOP at a stop sign. FREAKING CARS! Good thing VPD is cracking down on bikes #asshat #

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Twitter Updates for 2009-06-11

Anthony on , 11 Jun 2009 02:15 am
  • Akismet, what’s going on? Those comments were clearly spam… #
  • RT @BikingBis: Google using a trike to shoot images of bicycle paths for Street View. http://tinyurl.com/nj8lsv [This is *awesome*] #
  • Huh. @bcliberalparty announces cabinet shuffle but doesn’t bother telling us which positions most Ministers will be given. #

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Twitter Updates for 2009-06-10

Anthony on , 10 Jun 2009 02:15 am
  • Holy crow Rogers. Tethering until end of year. 6Gb/$30 for an unspecified limited time. Ever wonder why people hate Canadian cell providers? #
  • RT @drowcliffe Push for cyclist-only streets: 670 YVR’ers hospitalized for cycling-related injuries b/t 06/2008 + 03/2009 http://is.gd/V4Rn #
  • RT @TripleOs: To celebrate being on Twitter, we are giving away $10 gift certificates to our first 100 followers! #
  • Fergie is featured on the BEP’s new album + cover. Does that mean she’ll be with them when they play Vancouver w/ U2? Also, awesome. #
  • RT @bcalmanac Bikers: How safe do you feel on the roads? Live call-in radio discussion at 1pm, on CBC. (604-669-3733 in Van) [via @lisasj] #
  • Listening to BC Almanac (#cbc radio 1) about feeling safe on bikes in Vancouver. Should be interesting. #
  • Arguments about biking on the right side of vehicles. If you are going to pass me in a shared lane on my left, I will pass you on the right. #
  • The myth that cyclists don’t pay for roads is one that drives me up the wall. #dumbasses Most roads are funded by property & income taxes! #
  • Good cycling tip: ride 1m out from parked cars. My rule of thumb is ride door-length+ from parked cars. Puts you in the middle of the road. #
  • Rather, middle of the lane. Cars behind? Tough. At least you see me. The tired guy getting out of his car doesn’t + is bigger threat. #
  • Caller bikes as if all cars are “blind, drunk, or insane”. Sounds like @ValerieMaclean’s “they’re all trying to kill me” mantra. #
  • Biggest problem about cycling on bike routes in Vancouver? Traffic circles are NOT chicanes. 80% of drivers (incl cyclists) don’t know rules #
  • RT @rickmercer: NS Tories have cratered and died. I don’t get it, they were so cosy with Harper? Chalk it up to a culture of defeat i guess. #
  • Softball game tonight at Hastings Park field. Never been there, understand it’s complicated to reach. Leaving early in anticipation… #
  • I wonder what the lethal intercept velocity of bumblebee vs forehead is. ~60kph hurts but is not deadly. Well, for the bee it is. #

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Twitter Updates for 2009-06-09

Anthony on , 09 Jun 2009 02:15 am
  • Say what? Those fancy Mac notebooks didn’t have SD slots before now? How … primitive #
  • Whoa. First followers who are actually in my (extremely narrow) professional speciality. Must consider implications. #
  • Yawn. I just can’t get fired up over the #Raitt tapes. Sounds like typical political handling. West Wing-ish. #TooJadedOfPoliticians #
  • What I can get fired up about tho’ is that the PMO fired Keen in a pure political act and now reactor is down b/c of overruling her #raitt #
  • Oh hey, it’s @penmachine on “On The Coast” (CBC Radio 1 Vancouver) right now. #
  • You know, I just don’t get why people ride fixies. Won’t anyone think of their knees? Damn kids. #

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