Twitter Archive, 2013

Building a Charts Dashboard with Google Apps Script - YouTube http://bit.ly/UqMamW

Fri Jan 04 08:15:04 +0000 2013


The re-election campaign is ON! (@ Pizza East (Portobello W10)) http://4sq.com/SdPRPU

Sun Jan 06 19:49:13 +0000 2013


Why Privacy Matters Even if You Have ‘Nothing to Hide’ - The Chronicle Review-The Chronicle of Higher Education http://bit.ly/lErY9A

Tue Jan 08 08:15:18 +0000 2013


Jobs fight: Haves vs. the have-nots – http://buff.ly/UvCrwG

Sat Jan 12 17:00:12 +0000 2013


RT @James_Samworth: Cartels Are an Emergent Phenomenon, Say Complexity Theorists http://techre.vu/VrkigB (via @TechReview) so what to do?

Sun Jan 13 10:30:44 +0000 2013


RT @nesta_uk: Interesting future-gazing infographic from BBC: more predictions to peruse, looking to 2013 & 100 years beyond http://

Sun Jan 13 12:32:48 +0000 2013


Tina Fey: ‘30 Rock’ Star’s Success Secret: ‘Say Yes’ http://bit.ly/X5q9sI

Sun Jan 13 17:01:09 +0000 2013


An amazing easter egg in Microsoft Office: Enter “R2D2 and C3PO” in the Find and Replace box.

Sun Jan 13 19:45:58 +0000 2013


“Twitter turns everyone into fortune-cookie generators”

Mon Jan 14 08:15:08 +0000 2013


What the NHL Lockout Reveals About Capital and Labor - Gretchen Gavett-Our Editors-Harvard Business Review http://bit.ly/VUErgr

Mon Jan 14 15:16:06 +0000 2013


Every week, I get a “switch to us” broadband offer in the mail from you. @bt @virginmedia @talktalk

Tue Jan 15 18:31:41 +0000 2013


Every month or so, I call to enquire. I’m looking forward to the day when the offer is easy enough to understand that I convert.

Tue Jan 15 18:34:36 +0000 2013


Bloatware - 12:23 - Clicked Start iTunes. I did this because I wanted to listen to some music on my laptop. http://tmblr.co/ZtmWiwc25H8i

Fri Jan 18 12:24:24 +0000 2013


Bloatware Part 2 - 12:25 - Finally up and running and listening to music. Load time for this really stinks. http://tmblr.co/ZtmWiwc25UCd

Fri Jan 18 12:26:13 +0000 2013


RT @UWVeloCity: Tips for a successful #launch: “How I Pitched @TechCrunch And 13 Ways To Get Press When You Launch Your Startup” http://

Sun Jan 20 17:27:04 +0000 2013


Question All the Things: http://bit.ly/XqYDpE

Mon Jan 21 08:15:15 +0000 2013


Slow down and remember this: most things make no difference. Busy is a form of laziness; lazy thinking and indiscriminate action." @tferriss

Mon Jan 21 23:39:29 +0000 2013


@russellbuckley “Tank the stock”? Call me up tomorrow…happy to share my perspective.

Sat Jan 26 00:05:13 +0000 2013


Why photos of One Direction won’t save us from global warming | Environment http://bit.ly/Wo3vPD

Sun Jan 27 08:15:12 +0000 2013


Innovate Faster or Innovate Better? - Scott Anthony-Harvard Business Review http://bit.ly/11aUYD7

Wed Jan 30 15:16:30 +0000 2013


Culture (2009) http://bit.ly/Wt5bag

Thu Jan 31 15:44:29 +0000 2013


Shout out to UW! (@ Swan at the Globe) http://4sq.com/11aSPbM

Thu Jan 31 18:24:04 +0000 2013

Photo: A story of complexity from a recent client - when you schedule a new customer development with heavy… http://tmblr.co/ZtmWiwdDQ4G_

Sat Feb 02 14:43:14 +0000 2013


As a Canadian, I would encourage @pret to get in touch with #clamato. “Virgin Caesar” crisps = less controversial. http://bit.ly/X3pZ6A

Sat Feb 02 19:57:23 +0000 2013


#silverback. Rocky Mountain Oysters kick some massive keyster. http://sdrv.ms/14RUCl2

Wed Feb 06 14:11:34 +0000 2013


#silverback in the jungle with rocky mountain oysters http://sdrv.ms/XVxFpC

Wed Feb 06 14:58:52 +0000 2013


Is it me, or did the #silverback go for a shave and a haircut?

Wed Feb 06 16:20:54 +0000 2013


RT @JackGavigan: Instead of bringing in experienced hires for senior roles, give people the opportunity to punch above their weight. - @ …

Wed Feb 06 18:39:21 +0000 2013


Apps? No root? Your device serves others: Berners-Lee | ZDNet http://bit.ly/14CHZKz

Fri Feb 08 08:15:11 +0000 2013


LinkedIn in cruises by analysts’ expectations http://bit.ly/Xrr3Q1

Fri Feb 08 11:49:05 +0000 2013


Literally helped a woman put her shoe on at Notting Hill Gate today. #cinderellamoment #valentine

Thu Feb 14 09:20:24 +0000 2013


“In my experience, four hour all-hands meetings are always worthwhile.” @hlame

Fri Feb 15 09:18:07 +0000 2013


As Corey Hart,
I would like to wear my sunglasses at night
So I can so I can.

Fri Feb 15 09:29:19 +0000 2013


Cold War nightmare realized: Superman lands in Siberia.

http://m.guardian.co.uk/science/2013/feb/15/meteorite-explosion-shakes-russian

Fri Feb 15 09:44:26 +0000 2013


RT @nesta_uk: Opening Government: The open data movement is as dynamic & exciting as the web was in the 1990s says @geoffmulgan http

Fri Feb 15 09:45:42 +0000 2013


RT @realdanlyons: Randi Zuckerberg’s book is going to be hilarious. Just not on purpose. I can’t wait.

Sat Feb 16 00:38:07 +0000 2013


What the Britain is GOV.UK?! - YouTube http://bit.ly/13rXhOF

Fri Feb 22 15:16:05 +0000 2013

Hey @facebook…. - Dear facebook, I like your service. I use it a lot to keep in touch with people, get in… http://tmblr.co/ZtmWiwgNhWO6

Sat Mar 16 13:11:04 +0000 2013


Social media is three years ahead of C-suite, ten years ahead of working level. Trad-media needs to get out ahead of the curve. #ceotales

Wed Mar 20 19:27:59 +0000 2013


Two successful models for corporate VC - invest in (a) business model experiments and (b) driving demand for your core products #ceotales

Wed Mar 20 19:41:34 +0000 2013


#ceotales startup+corporate: many instances with clear value add, but the deal falls down due to reputation risk for the internal contact

Wed Mar 20 19:52:28 +0000 2013


#ceotales people wouldn’t pay for syndicated vanilla content on desktop because it wasn’t a great service. Tv on your phone? Great service!

Wed Mar 20 20:01:31 +0000 2013

RT @newsycombinator: Blog Or Get Off The Pot (2006) http://j.mp/r8EDU

Mon Apr 01 09:23:58 +0000 2013


RT @davemcclure: waiting 4 April Fools spoof 1) that isn’t completely obvious 2) is actually funny 3) doesnt look like some1 spent $50k …

Mon Apr 01 09:34:31 +0000 2013


Another reason not to fly @aircanada - The accidental “advance seat selection service” that charges you… http://tmblr.co/ZtmWiwhl8fRH

Tue Apr 02 20:55:13 +0000 2013


Responsive customer service, but not really customer service - Last night, I ranted on the internet. Air… http://tmblr.co/ZtmWiwho5Gg3

Wed Apr 03 08:50:06 +0000 2013


I read Bob Lefsetz’ email every day - We’re in different businesses. He comments on music and talks about… http://tmblr.co/ZtmWiwhyAgdp

Fri Apr 05 08:46:54 +0000 2013


Cyprus!

http://pawelmorski.wordpress.com/2013/04/11/cyprus-of-course-its-a-template-you-imbecile/

Thu Apr 11 08:08:11 +0000 2013


Watching the BBC replay of #ThatcherToday. Brian Mulroney not even namechecked by the announcer!

Wed Apr 17 20:07:40 +0000 2013


RT @timoreilly: gov.uk named Design of the Year by the Museum of Design http://on.ft.com/XGSF8m

Wed Apr 17 20:26:26 +0000 2013


GOV.UK - an amazing experience, and Design of the Year - For the past several months, I’ve been working on… http://tmblr.co/ZtmWiwj2hf4W

Fri Apr 19 16:33:46 +0000 2013


Replying to @miketdavies

happy to, Mike. I’m back in June and open to meeting up with everyone and anyone!

Fri Apr 19 17:24:58 +0000 2013


Replying to @miketdavies

at the moment, YYZ, YVR and YYJ. Likely SFO as well….no plan yet for Ottawa!?

Fri Apr 19 17:29:59 +0000 2013


Chilling’ (@ The Round Pond) http://4sq.com/17iy25m

Wed Apr 24 17:05:19 +0000 2013


“No Email Day” http://tmblr.co/ZtmWiwjVl0Po

Thu Apr 25 13:12:53 +0000 2013


Photo: Yeah. We did this. http://tmblr.co/ZtmWiwjpedy-

Mon Apr 29 16:23:24 +0000 2013

RT @JanetHughes: Well, weeks at work don’t come much better than that. 24/24 suddenly/at last, ace party, amazing colleagues, and everythin…

Fri May 03 17:12:40 +0000 2013


Y-Combinator: A cloud resource for investors to source hustlers, prized for their energy, not any market knowledge. http://t…

Fri May 03 17:19:05 +0000 2013


RT @SVB_Financial: Your #Startup Needs Military Vets – Here’s Why @Forbes http://flip.it/1i9Jt @tak_lo

Thu May 09 18:19:07 +0000 2013


Another Example of Customer Service that isn’t actually service, this time @o2 @nokia - How to get… http://tmblr.co/ZtmWiwkzXXfy

Tue May 14 15:43:56 +0000 2013


@Cmdr_Hadfield Chris - Congrats on the mission…and the Bowie video. Any time you want to talk up @uWaterloo here in the UK, get in touch!

Wed May 22 11:50:05 +0000 2013


RT @hkanji: If you were doing due diligence on the technology then Tumblr would probably get a big thumbs up http://flip.it/6A1Sp

Fri May 24 11:29:25 +0000 2013


LHR-YYZ. I can already taste the maple syrup. (@ Terminal 3 - @heathrowairport w/ 10 others) http://4sq.com/12lsyZs

Fri May 31 09:48:23 +0000 2013

RT @carlosdomingo: Facebook app is draining your iPhone’s battery http://bit.ly/13ewCaz

Mon Jun 03 04:51:25 +0000 2013


RT @shadchnev: “my advice is not to rush into business model without first finding product market fit” (c) @fredwilson http://t.co/Iq5YDZaa…

Mon Jun 03 11:53:50 +0000 2013


Replying to @pjozefak

you listened to your wife on what to wear? #youcangoyourownway #fleetwoodmac

Mon Jun 03 20:34:40 +0000 2013


Dear @uber - Dear Uber, Please stop texting me about a confirmation code and a notification that my driver… http://tmblr.co/ZtmWiwmawTgj

Tue Jun 04 19:44:03 +0000 2013


The Facebook experiment has failed. Let’s go back. — A Programmer’s Tale — Medium http://bit.ly/19GlZ3G

Tue Jun 04 20:17:06 +0000 2013


Dear @aircanada - Dear Air Canada, “I’m sorry, your bag is a bit overweight. Can you take out shoes or jeans… http://tmblr.co/ZtmWiwmfcOeQ

Wed Jun 05 19:14:18 +0000 2013


Replying to @robincarswell

@robinklein: I agree - I’m all for syndication, but you need a single lead >50pc of the round skin in the game. http://blog.samaltman.com/party-rounds

Thu Jun 06 15:04:06 +0000 2013


Motivation. It comes from a lot of places … http://blog.hubspot.com/epic-motivational-sports-pep-talk-videos

Thu Jun 06 15:23:52 +0000 2013


RT @leancamp: Converting Customers with the Right Message at the Right time http://lnca.mp/10T4A4E

Thu Jun 06 19:27:12 +0000 2013


RT @bfeld: Countries Seek Entrepreneurs From Silicon Valley http://flip.it/V56FF @c100

Thu Jun 06 19:32:29 +0000 2013


RT @bfeld: Countries Seek Entrepreneurs From Silicon Valley http://flip.it/m7MgE @thec100

Thu Jun 06 19:33:21 +0000 2013


RT this if you are awesome.

Fri Jun 07 04:38:09 +0000 2013


RT @JamesMonighan: Interesting article - 9 Qualities Of Truly Confident People | LinkedIn http://www.linkedin.com/today/post/article/20130606150641-658789-9-qualities-of-truly-confident-people

Fri Jun 07 16:26:40 +0000 2013


RT @brenthoberman: Fixing the Digital Economy http://nyti.ms/19a3F4n

Sun Jun 09 14:37:17 +0000 2013


YYJ-SFO. Looking forward to bringing the UK to the US with @thec100 (and meeting up with some great Canucks!) http://4sq.com/17Aw6I9

Sun Jun 09 20:21:36 +0000 2013


RT @arrington: Rules For Living In The Total Surveillance State: http://wp.me/p1RmvN-tB via @Uncrunched

Mon Jun 10 19:22:46 +0000 2013


Replying to @joecardillo, @dalicie and @RebeccaAmyTodd

thanks for the intro and welcomes. In SF until Wed - coffees Wednesday AM suit?

Mon Jun 10 21:09:33 +0000 2013


Replying to @dalicie, @joecardillo and @RebeccaAmyTodd

sorry to hear it Dwayne. Perhaps next time!?

Mon Jun 10 23:38:00 +0000 2013


RT @hkanji: UK VCs’ lack of knowledge drives tech businesses to the US http://realbusiness.co.uk/article/19573-uk-vcs-lack-of-knowledge-drives-tech-businesses-to-the-us

Tue Jun 11 00:10:19 +0000 2013


RT @GSElevator: #1: Hermes ties are like Air Jordans for white people.

Tue Jun 11 01:03:36 +0000 2013


Enjoying Lafayette Park instead….good renovation! RT @langer: How To Be Happy — What I Learned Today by @kidbombay http://flip.it/z1uco

Tue Jun 11 02:28:08 +0000 2013


Hey @LinkedIn - I have the app….why do you keep sending me to this page, instead of the app itself? #uifail

Tue Jun 11 17:46:21 +0000 2013


@ediggs did you figure out a location for euro startup drinks tonight? I have a friend I want to send your way. (I likely can’t make it)

Tue Jun 11 17:50:50 +0000 2013


Replying to @ediggs

thanks mate

Tue Jun 11 18:32:26 +0000 2013


RT @to2: Prediction: Hiring great Lean Product Managers will be more competitive than great engineers cc @ericries

Wed Jun 19 14:58:32 +0000 2013


RT @GSElevator: #1: Checking your phone after someone else pulls out their phone is the yawn of our generation.

Wed Jun 19 14:59:13 +0000 2013


Talking accelerators, startups, funding and international expansion. Canada+UK! #cdnaccelerators #datacatalyst http://4sq.com/12NeN4z

Thu Jun 20 12:19:26 +0000 2013


@ecaley have you done any crunching on publicly-funded accelerators (mars) compared with private (YC), ie exits, funds raised, etc etc

Thu Jun 20 13:06:12 +0000 2013


RT @TechCrunch: A Term Sheet Written In Plain English? Put That In Your Silicon Valley Pipe And Smoke It http://tcrn.ch/11pkzHW by @sohear

Thu Jun 20 13:11:23 +0000 2013


RT @hkanji: Don’ t give away board seats says @sgblank http://blogs.wsj.com/accelerators/2013/06/17/steve-blank-dont-give-away-your-board-seats/

Thu Jun 20 14:01:50 +0000 2013


@hyatt your $13.95 in-room wifi pricing needs revision. I get the same service downstairs @starbucks + latte = $4.15 http://4sq.com/16OY14t

Thu Jun 20 15:32:38 +0000 2013


RT @sitar: “Government should only do what only government can do” Impressed with gov.uk’s design principles writeup http://buff.ly/HbZ1FY…

Thu Jun 20 15:41:55 +0000 2013


I’ll make some noise about that…. RT @yahoo_pete: Some people make things. Others make things happen. The rest make noise.

Fri Jun 21 19:49:24 +0000 2013


RT @NielsHoven: Nice explanation from Skype’s Principal Architect of why peer-to-peer was eliminated http://markmail.org/message/exc3srjkx3uu66bz

Mon Jun 24 10:01:38 +0000 2013


RT @mashable: Tiny Channels Turn Saltwater Into Drinking Water http://on.mash.to/11Oyp6Y via @discovery_news

Sat Jun 29 03:02:41 +0000 2013

I’m at Canada House (London, Greater London) http://4sq.com/12BUPnv

Mon Jul 01 16:53:10 +0000 2013


RT @hkanji: Nice read on why Silicon Valley works the way it does http://priceonomics.com/what-marshmallows-tell-us-about-silicon-valley/

Thu Jul 04 12:08:09 +0000 2013


Great venue, but completely unprepared for peak sporting events. Result: no Pimms, lost revenue, unlikely to rebook http://4sq.com/12cKjYA

Sun Jul 07 14:38:01 +0000 2013


“Unprepared and understaffed for peak sporting events. Book somewhere else if y…” @ Garden Bar & Grill: http://4sq.com/13ubEbv #foursquare

Sun Jul 07 14:40:59 +0000 2013


@theC100 http://gigaom.com/2013/06/21/londons-tech-startup-scene-is-hot-just-dont-compare-it-to-silicon-valley/ #C100UK

Wed Jul 10 09:19:36 +0000 2013


Hey @stephenfry - did QI ever cover the two-finger “longbowman” sign? Settle our pub debate! @mookin

Wed Jul 10 20:52:30 +0000 2013


RT @UWVeloCity: Catch their pitch at #VVF on July 25th! MT @ontinnovation: Kite Aims to be the Dropbox for Developers http://t.co/UMgCuXan9…

Fri Jul 19 06:54:24 +0000 2013


Computer overheating in the London heat wave? #innovation

Mon Jul 22 18:47:46 +0000 2013


Hey @google, here’s a user story for you - As an avid user of Google calendar, I would like to be able to… http://tmblr.co/ZtmWiwqUsC5m

Wed Jul 24 19:01:08 +0000 2013


217 congressmen must have some skeletons in their closets.

Thu Jul 25 07:08:04 +0000 2013


RT @AndyBlackstone: The 2013 Social Media Landscape [Infographic] http://flip.it/J04Sv

Thu Jul 25 07:09:36 +0000 2013

Webflow Lets You Design Responsive Websites Visually, Publish Instantly When You’re Done | TechCrunch http://bit.ly/16YAQn5 @jrgrafton

Mon Aug 05 20:11:59 +0000 2013


RT @theC100: Calling all #entrepreneurs-Apply to #48hrsinLondon! Apps due August 18! http://ow.ly/nPjEH @theC100CT @theC100

Mon Aug 12 07:14:21 +0000 2013


RT @theC100: Our first ever 48hrs in London is coming up on September 25-26! Apply here before Aug 18th: http://ow.ly/nEGRf #startups #…

Wed Aug 14 13:27:04 +0000 2013


RT @martorino: How Google Ventures does rapid prototyping ‘design sprints’ with its 170 startups http://zite.to/13kJsaH

Thu Aug 15 06:55:51 +0000 2013


RT @hkanji: The unbundling of Craigslist and reddit. All the startups competing in the Craigslist verticals. http://alexshye.wordpress.com/2013/08/15/the-unbundling-of-craigslist-and-reddit/

Fri Aug 16 06:54:21 +0000 2013


23 Signs You’re Secretly An Introvert http://bit.ly/13GUAih

Thu Aug 22 07:15:07 +0000 2013


RT @LDN: 3-D Tube visualisation with moving trains http://flip.it/GR8De

Fri Aug 23 06:33:05 +0000 2013


Replying to @jacattell

why have a maximum? But then again, why have an email address?

Sat Aug 24 07:42:00 +0000 2013


RT @Techmeme: The Ballmer Product Pipeline Shows a Very Mixed Record for Microsoft (@laurengoode… http://allthingsd.com/20130824/better-late-than-never-ballmer-product-pipeline-shows-a-very-mixed-record-for-microsoft/ http://t.co/or4Fzg…

Sun Aug 25 07:45:50 +0000 2013


RT @IWLondon: This coding method from 1970s banking software could make you a bit saner (if you’re a web dev): http://buff.ly/1dBBEmS by @g…

Sun Aug 25 08:31:20 +0000 2013


Replying to @JacksonCarroll

Best-of-luck Bob

Wed Aug 28 07:57:22 +0000 2013

Great Southern (American) food. I rate this place -those missing a taste from home should check the Lockhart out. http://4sq.com/1cvNw8I

Sun Sep 01 19:00:04 +0000 2013


Barksdale: “If we have data, let’s look at the data. If all we have are opinions, let’s go with mine.”

Mon Sep 02 18:57:04 +0000 2013


What time is the next bus?

Mon Sep 09 20:53:08 +0000 2013


Wow. Buy this company now.
GitHub Adds 3D Modeling Features | TechCrunch http://bit.ly/1eRwBBT

Thu Sep 19 07:15:17 +0000 2013


Cyanogen Mod Raises $7M To Find A Direct-To-Consumer Route For Android Firmware | TechCrunch http://bit.ly/19eMpHN

Thu Sep 19 10:49:06 +0000 2013


RT @simonjenner: Raise money for your cause via T-Shirt sales. Check out this new startup @fabrilytweets https://fabrily.com/how-it-works

Mon Sep 23 22:07:41 +0000 2013


RT @hnshah: 9 Philosophical Thought Experiments That Will Keep You Up at Night http://kiss.ly/1eqDqcx

Tue Sep 24 18:33:18 +0000 2013


RT @CBinsights: Strange what data turns up @davemcclure :) Another one you’ll like about initial funding vs. success - http://t.co/6bcQN3M6…

Mon Sep 30 06:42:41 +0000 2013


RT @newsycombinator: A negative captcha https://github.com/subwindow/negative-captcha

Mon Sep 30 06:52:20 +0000 2013

The Way We Work Is Soul-Sucking, But Social Networks Are Not the Fix | Wired Opinion http://bit.ly/GNWMe1

Thu Oct 10 07:15:13 +0000 2013


Drone Pilot Fights for Right to Profit in the Unmanned Skies | Threat Level http://bit.ly/GNX44u

Thu Oct 10 10:49:07 +0000 2013

RT @buffer: The case for having no goals in your life: Why it might lead to more success and happiness http://buff.ly/1gwNTEm

Sat Nov 09 09:18:11 +0000 2013


46 minutes and counting trying to get “free, included in your home account global Wifi” set up at the cafe down the street @bt #needahassle?

Sat Nov 09 12:32:24 +0000 2013


Replying to @intranation

No, it only works if you phone @bt, realise they lied about “single signon” + use your btinternet email you never knew existed

Sat Nov 09 12:46:41 +0000 2013


@bbcradio3 What do the panel think about open source software and OpenStreetMap? High in detail, and already open! http://www.wired.com/wiredenterprise/2013/11/osrm/all/1?cid=co14316544

Mon Nov 11 22:11:51 +0000 2013


@BBCRadio3 You mention Google as the big data cruncher in the mapping game - is the OS comparable/competitive, keeping the UK up to speed?

Mon Nov 11 22:36:08 +0000 2013


RT @buffer: How our brains stop us achieving our goals and how to fight back http://flip.it/XFkLm by @GregoryCiotti #ryv

Fri Nov 22 07:38:38 +0000 2013


Software development vs manufacturing - there’s more in common than you think.
http://flip.it/5DHMB

Wed Nov 27 07:18:17 +0000 2013

RT @hnycombinator: The 7 Habits of Highly Overrated People http://dnlchw.net/1a9pYnb (cmts http://dnlchw.net/1a9pSMy))

Fri Dec 27 10:25:26 +0000 2013