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Twitter Weekly Updates for 2011-03-13

Dean — Sat, 12 Mar 2011 14:00:00 +0000

New Tweet: Back at the Mercy of CityRail and Sydney Buses http://schwoit.com/2011/03/07/back-at-the-mercy-of-cityrail-and-sydney-buses/ #
New Tweet: Workplace Beauracracy and Politics http://schwoit.com/2011/03/08/workplace-beauracracy-and-politics/ #
New Tweet: When Social Networking Works for a Geek http://schwoit.com/2011/03/08/when-social-networking-works-for-a-geek/ #
I just ousted @broos100 as the mayor of Oak Flats Railway Sation on @foursquare! http://4sq.com/cKPD7j #
New Tweet: Significant Delays on the CityRail Network http://schwoit.com/2011/03/09/significant-delays-on-the-cityrail-network/ #
Between Sutherland and Helensburgh on the trek home. Don't mind the office except its an eternity from home. #
New Tweet: Light On The Gardening http://schwoit.com/2011/03/10/light-on-the-gardening/ #
New Tweet: Test Syndication http://schwoit.com/2011/03/10/test-syndication/ #
Saw a real potential house candidate today. Best bit, its about 10m from the current place! Literally across the road. #
New Tweet: C'mon Essendon http://schwoit.com/2011/03/11/cmon-essendon/ #
New Tweet: Socialising http://schwoit.com/2011/03/11/socialising/ #
The AFL pre-season final and the NRL's first round are but into perspective by Mother Nature. What's next? #
The AFL pre-season final and the NRL's first round are put into perspective by Mother Nature. What's next? #
New Tweet: Another Fat Attack http://schwoit.com/2011/03/12/another-fat-attack/ #
Watching Sky's coverage of the Japanese earthquake and tsunami. Oh the horror! (@ Flinders Home) http://4sq.com/gqE4CG #
TechCrunch Giveaway: An iPad 2 #TechCrunch http://t.co/FDnin2N via @techcrunch #
I'm at Illawarra Yacht Club (Northcliffe Drive, Berkeley) http://4sq.com/hDiom2 #

Socialising

Dean — Fri, 11 Mar 2011 08:00:46 +0000

Today I have added a couple of extra social networking tools to the sidebar (that the thing over there >>>>>). I have added my Facebook Status, My Latest Check-in from FourSquare and My Latest Tweet. Guess I best be more diligent in updating them now heh!

When Social Networking Works for a Geek

Dean — Tue, 08 Mar 2011 08:49:53 +0000

People often wonder what value does social networking truly provide to them. Sure we can all sit around on Facebook and play flash games, or follow every celebrity through Twitter, but does that truly improve our knowledge and lives substantially? Now don’t get me wrong here I am more than guilty of playing silly games and following celebrities, but there are things with more impact possible on social media.

A good example of this is keeping up with industry sector trends, especially important in the endpoint protection space. For example, I follow a number of competing vendors in the threat management product space on Facebook. It is interesting to see that they are all covering each others moves within hours. For example, Sophos detects a new virus type. Within the day Trend and McAfee will have a similar story on the threat and what they have done about it. Symantec are not quite as regular, but they do eventually cover the same topics. This is good for me from a professional point of view as I am not likely to visit each vendors sites/blogs to achieve the same result.

The sharing of ideas with peers is another great facet of Social Networking for the geek. I have been working through a number of challenging topics at work of late and have had to resort to the internet for answers. Google was not my friend on this occasion only throwing up answers that were not relevant or no longer actually there! I had to resort to the forum. The issue was indeed not a straight forward fix. Further the information in the error did not indicate that the problem was as severe as it potentially was. Suffice to say that I am glad I fixed the issue before a client was impacted.

Social networking also allows me to reconnect with colleagues from a bygone era. Recently I have reconnected with old colleagues from the KAZ and WA Newspapers days. Many of these people I have completely lost touch with previously during moves interstate and the like. Their opinions though still carry significant weight, so it is good to get back in touch.

I guess that is pretty much it. Just a quick brain storm of a blog today.

P.S. If you want to socially network with me you can find my links under “Where Else You Can Find Me” in the sidebar on SCHWOIT. Sorry to anyone on SCHWOIT (Republished).

Twitter Weekly Updates for 2011-02-13

Dean — Sat, 12 Feb 2011 21:22:00 +0000

@latikambourke if JBishop ousts the Abbottron I hops a journalist will tell him that 's*** happens' in politics #
I go ctach a train today and the Lake Illawarra cops have all the cars parked on the nature strip. Turns out KK is visiting. #nswvotes #
Since the Lake Illawarra station has opened parking for Joe public at the train station has reduced. The cops need parking KK! #nswvotes #
Then again KK can not commit to building parking for them as she will be in opposition in a few weeks! #nswvotes #
You now what has helped all Liberal campaigns? Kristinas Kenneallys Kronies the new KKK! #nswvotes #
RT @latikambourke: KK channeling JG with #AWJ at the Press Club. #npc #nswvotes #
@NSWLabor and yet CityRail services to the Wollongong area remain unreliable and infrequent. Not to mention th… (cont) http://deck.ly/~9ecBN #
@Elias_Hallaj only because NSW ALP took NSW to new lows, easy to grow from tiny bases #nswvotes #
The funny thing about the families act is how will they determine what a family is today! How about fairness for citizens instead #nswvotes #
1 BluRay or 2-3 DVD players! RT @Jaselagden: @NSWLabor $250… could get a DVD player to go with the Plasm… (cont) http://deck.ly/~nfzET #
@BarryOfarrel as a commuter on the Illawarra line I am often met with #CityRail failing. What plans does you… (cont) http://deck.ly/~XEtQA #
@Times_up_KK she breathed some of our air and abused our ears! #
@vos2135 perhaps smokin' #JoeHockey should find out #barryofarrell #039;s secret! #
@jrgibson1 @drueyjay oh how wrong you are! #
FAQ: Security and Facebook's new messages system: http://t.co/RW1zTQr #

Twitter Weekly Updates for 2011-01-23

Dean — Sat, 22 Jan 2011 21:22:00 +0000

is ELITE on Global War Online on my iPhone! Click the link to join my squad http://bit.ly/globalwarapp1 #iphone #ipod #ipad #Global War #GWO #
just reached level 30 on Global War Online on my iPhone! Click the link to join my squad http://bit.ly/globalwarapp1 #iphone #ipod #ipad #Gl #

Twitter Weekly Updates for 2011-01-16

Dean — Sat, 15 Jan 2011 21:22:00 +0000

just reached level 5 on Global War Online on my iPhone! Click the link to join my squad http://bit.ly/globalwarapp1 #iphone #ipod #ipad #Glo #
just reached level 10 on Global War Online on my iPhone! Click the link to join my squad http://bit.ly/globalwarapp1 #iphone #ipod #ipad #Gl #
is playing Original Gangstaz on my iPhone! Click the link to join my gang http://bit.ly/originalgz #iphone #ipod #ipad #OG #
@latikambourke, what else do you expect from a Telstra company? #
@Lynda_Thompson Since when have you had one? #
just reached level 15 on Global War Online on my iPhone! Click the link to join my squad http://bit.ly/globalwarapp1 #iphone #ipod #ipad #Gl #
I'm at Oak Flats Railway Station (Blackbutt) http://4sq.com/fOeFKD #
Facebook will NOT end on March 15th. Hoax news story spreads like wildfire: http://t.co/dMRpmQa #
@LeanneTander Glad for you guys, good luck and good move! PS: when you make the come back steer clear of anything with a blue oval #
is ELITE on Global War Online on my iPhone! Click the link to join my squad http://bit.ly/globalwarapp1 #iphone #ipod #ipad #Global War #GWO #
just reached level 20 on Global War Online on my iPhone! Click the link to join my squad http://bit.ly/globalwarapp1 #iphone #ipod #ipad #Gl #
is ELITE on Global War Online on my iPhone! Click the link to join my squad http://bit.ly/globalwarapp1 #iphone #ipod #ipad #Global War #GWO #
is ELITE on Global War Online on my iPhone! Click the link to join my squad http://bit.ly/globalwarapp1 #iphone #ipod #ipad #Global War #GWO #
just reached level 10 on Original Gangstaz on my iPhone! Click the link to join my gang http://bit.ly/originalgz #iphone #ipod #ipad #OG #
is a VIP on Original Gangstaz on my iPhone! Click the link to join my gang http://bit.ly/originalgz #iphone #ipod #ipad #OG #
is ELITE on Global War Online on my iPhone! Click the link to join my squad http://bit.ly/globalwarapp1 #iphone #ipod #ipad #Global War #GWO #
just reached level 25 on Global War Online on my iPhone! Click the link to join my squad http://bit.ly/globalwarapp1 #iphone #ipod #ipad #Gl #
is ELITE on Global War Online on my iPhone! Click the link to join my squad http://bit.ly/globalwarapp1 #iphone #ipod #ipad #Global War #GWO #
is ELITE on Global War Online on my iPhone! Click the link to join my squad http://bit.ly/globalwarapp1 #iphone #ipod #ipad #Global War #GWO #

Twitter Weekly Updates for 2011-01-09

Dean — Sat, 08 Jan 2011 21:22:00 +0000

Deep-fried camembert with cranberry sauce http://t.co/VNlzIZV #
I earned the 20 / 20 achievement in #TradeNations Trade with me: EssKay http://bit.ly/aQQIY1?5507 #
is playing Global War Online on my iPhone! Click the link to join my squad http://bit.ly/globalwarapp1 #iphone #ipod #ipad #Global War #GWO #
Star Wars is Finally on F-ing Blu-ray http://t.co/iUAoI7w via @gizmodo #

Twitter Weekly Updates for 2011-01-02

Dean — Sat, 01 Jan 2011 21:22:00 +0000

I'm at Cha Chis Gourmet Pizza (Memorial Drive, Shellharbour City) http://4sq.com/hFx8LL #

Twitter Weekly Updates for 2010-12-26

Dean — Sat, 25 Dec 2010 21:22:00 +0000

I subscribed to DuelistNatsumi's channel on YouTube. http://www.youtube.com/user/DuelistNatsumi?feature=autoshare #
likes The Fame by Lady GaGa on Ping http://t.co/wL6PFyD #iTunes #

Twitter Weekly Updates for 2010-12-19

Dean — Sat, 18 Dec 2010 21:22:00 +0000

I just ousted Brad D. as the mayor of Oak Flats Railway Sation on @foursquare! http://4sq.com/cKPD7j #
I reached level 16 in #TradeNations Trade with me: EssKay http://bit.ly/aQQIY1?1945 #

Twitter Weekly Updates for 2010-12-12

Dean — Sat, 11 Dec 2010 21:22:00 +0000

Channel 7 interviewed me about this fragrance. It is amongst the most foul s… (YouTube http://youtu.be/xGRQQdag8cA?a) #
I favorited a YouTube video — Eau De Engine fragrance by TeamVodafone – Craig Lowndes http://youtu.be/xGRQQdag8cA?a #
I favorited a YouTube video — Eau De Engine fragrance by TeamVodafone – Jamie Whincup http://youtu.be/du8-HKpoAnM?a #
I'm at Central Station ( Platforms 16 & 17 ) (Eddy Ave, Btw Chalmers St and George St, Sydney). http://4sq.com/cMRfy1 #
Facing the challenge of redesigning a long running project. I can feel my hair going grey! #
A new record for ShittyRail … 3 hours to Bulli! (@ Bulli Station) http://4sq.com/dyMZzj #
I just unlocked the "Crunked" badge on @foursquare! http://4sq.com/eJDZ1c #
Just installed @waze on my #iPhone – it's a free navigation app with fun gaming & social elements! bit.ly/WazeHomePage #

Twitter Weekly Updates for 2010-12-05

Dean — Sat, 04 Dec 2010 21:22:00 +0000

I'm at Central Station ( Platforms 16 & 17 ) (Eddy Ave, Sydney). http://4sq.com/cMRfy1 #
Gotta love the event, wish it would rain or a 10 kph breeze though to take the edge off the humidity. (@ Sydney Telstra 500 w/ 8 others) #
I just ousted @jeremiepsmith as the mayor of Sleep Express Motel Homebush Bay on @foursquare! http://4sq.com/9MtOyV #
I'm at Carss Park (Princes Highway, Carss Park, Sydney). http://4sq.com/cAQbqf #

Twitter Weekly Updates for 2010-11-28

Dean — Sat, 27 Nov 2010 21:22:00 +0000

@MarkBeretta I remember Fisher. Was a Giants and Wildcats legend #
@Lynda_Thompson wow you sure do more than you did here! #
Does any1 care? RT @abcnews: Prince William and Kate Middleton to marry at Westminster Abbey on April 29 next year http://bit.ly/eQUEko #
Come play Trade Nations with me! My username is EssKay. http://bit.ly/aQQIY1?7153 #
I earned the Penny Pincher achievement in #TradeNations Trade with me: EssKay http://bit.ly/aQQIY1?3232 #

Twitter Weekly Updates for 2010-11-21

Dean — Sat, 20 Nov 2010 21:22:00 +0000

I'm at Lake Park. http://4sq.com/bCGHq0 #
I'm at Flinders Home (Shellharbour Road, Lakewood Boulevarde, Flnders). http://4sq.com/bvWS4a #

Twitter Weekly Updates for 2010-11-14

Dean — Sat, 13 Nov 2010 21:22:00 +0000

I'm at Bunnings (383 West Botany St, cnr Rockdale Plaza Dr, Rockdale). http://4sq.com/c6qVSe #
Ford Fans? RT @FabianCoulthard: Been to visit the Monkey enclosure at City Park.. Funny characters! http://yfrog.com/b5jzhoj #
Christmas party back on, wish they would move it from Thursday. Still not going on a Thursday night then a long commute. #
Check out this #Movember effort to change the face of men's health http://t.co/vVHEEJm via @movember #

Twitter Weekly Updates for 2010-11-07

Dean — Sat, 06 Nov 2010 21:22:00 +0000

I hope the #KKKLP (Kristina Kenneally's Krap Labor Party) is surely about to be ditched #nsw #votes #

Twitter Weekly Updates for 2010-10-24

Dean — Sat, 23 Oct 2010 21:22:00 +0000

I just unlocked the "Explorer" badge on @foursquare! http://4sq.com/9Hjsko #
Lunching on the best of Sydney's worst lunch venues! (@ Fujitsu – North Ryde) http://4sq.com/9EDkiJ #

Twitter Weekly Updates for 2010-10-17

Dean — Sat, 16 Oct 2010 21:22:00 +0000

Laying in bed watching Comm Games and waiting for sleep to come :0) #

Twitter Weekly Updates for 2010-10-03

Dean — Sat, 02 Oct 2010 21:22:00 +0000

I'm at 250 Pitt Street Sydney (250 Pitt Street Sydney, Sydney). http://4sq.com/daYkwO #
Now an ACTC (@ Fujitsu – North Ryde) http://4sq.com/9EDkiJ #

Twitter Weekly Updates for 2010-09-26

Dean — Sat, 25 Sep 2010 21:22:00 +0000

I'm at Flinders Home (Shellharbour Road, Lakewood Boulevarde, Flnders). http://4sq.com/bvWS4a #
@sockobot I love you! #
I'm at Flinders Home (Shellharbour Road, Lakewood Boulevarde, Flnders). http://4sq.com/bvWS4a #
XBoxing #
Studying for Mac Exams. Have not done this for so long the discipline has been long lost, need to quickly rediscover it! #