Graham Davis

Twitter Weekly Updates for 2010-07-29

29 Jul

From @NYTimes: G.M., Eclipsed at Home, Soars to Top in China http://nyti.ms/bP75cO #
I’m a big fan of “Teen Dream” by Beach House. I’ve had it all year, but liking it more & more on repeat listen. http://bit.ly/aFcPb7 #
#followthursday @AaronBailey4MI #
@Jacob_Pratt I was! I am not any more. You have good taste. in reply to Jacob_Pratt #
@Jacob_Pratt For sure. Maybe one of these upcoming weekends in reply to Jacob_Pratt #
Politicians’ talk of killing tax incentives is hurting #Michigan economic developers say http://bit.ly/bJuDvB #
@NYTimes: Court Under Roberts Is Most Conservative in Decades http://j.mp/9bZVsp #
Strange feeling going to see Pres. Clinton at Sandy Levin FR in the Southfield bldg where my dad worked, 3 days after 11^th ann. of his death #
Sandy Levin and President Clinton http://twitpic.com/28mtxl #
Forgot to tweet this pic of President Clinton from the Southfield event earlier http://twitpic.com/28pnjm #
Inside the Fog of War — Reports From the Ground in Afghanistan (from @NYTimes) http://nyti.ms/aVPhH0 #
Afghanistan war logs: Story behind biggest leak in intelligence history http://bit.ly/9ZvhGF #
“At the request of the White House, The Times also urged WikiLeaks to withhold any harmful material from its Web site” http://nyti.ms/byDg3K #
Michigan boosts apprenticeship support to $5,000 per apprentice http://bit.ly/975PkP #
Matthew Dear / Black City Teaser from @ghostly http://bit.ly/bmrk2I #
“#Detroit, known as ‘Tampa of the North,’ led the nation in the production of chewing tobacco” http://bit.ly/a5BzUG #
You’re doing it wrong. #
RT @LSJNews: Lake Michigan likely safe from Kalamazoo River oil spill. #riveroil #oilspill #michigan http://ow.ly/2hqGm #
Resources flow in to fight environmental disaster in the Kalamazoo River http://bit.ly/df6Ed8 #
On my way to Battle Creek. #riveroil #oilspill #
@ShawnWelker I will do my best to find out what I can 4 u. Plz see phone number @govgranholm tweeted 2 report incidents/wildlife endangered in reply to ShawnWelker #
Waiting outside the Emergency Operations Center in BC for @govgranholm to leave briefing on #riveroil and speak to media #
Uploading video now from @govgranholm press conference on Kalamazoo River oil spill. Will be posted in a little over an hour. #

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Twitter Weekly Updates for 2010-07-22

22 Jul

Sitting at the bar at New Holland Brewing Company in Holland. Nice place. Cell phone out of juice. #
Holland’s “America’s Best Value Inn”: poorly named. #
RT @ProgressMich: Intrepid tweeter Graham at security scene in Holland for Obama battery factory groundbreaking http://yfrog.com/06w9mj #
Waiting for the President in Holland… through security and ready for the show. #
President Obama is speaking now http://twitpic.com/25jn6o #
Shook the President’s hand again today. I think he’s doing a great job. http://bit.ly/cpttA1 #
Look at all the beers on tap at Hopcat in GR! The number 3 beer bar in the world according to Beer Advocate http://twitpic.com/25mvpk #
This is a photo of @dholtz, taken as he was tweeting a photo of me on the @ProgressMich acct this am. How meta. http://twitpic.com/25nxo6 #
@wxyzdetroit is blowing up on Twitter tonight. Someone needs to get beloved former WXYZ anchor Bill Bonds on Twitter. #
I’m on a boat. #
This bar I am at is like something out of the movie “True Stories”. Country karaōke. John Goodman will sing “People Like Us” any time now. #
RT @MLB: Stephen Strasburg now 4–2 with 2.03 ERA after throwing 6 scoreless with 7K | #nats 4 #marlins 0 http://is.gd/dv9pM #
In a Push for Jobs, Obama Touts Benefits of Battery Technology — ABC News http://j.mp/c6oN1A #
Republicans divided on the importance of an agenda for midterm elections http://j.mp/agOtRV #
Political Times: Beneath Divides Seemingly About Race Are Generational Fault Lines http://j.mp/cpZqqV #
Mississippi Public Broadcasting Explains ‘Fresh Air’ Ban: Terry Gross Is Too Sexy http://j.mp/ad4w2g #
Scientists baffled by unusual upper atmosphere shrinkage http://bit.ly/bjDbNZ #
Rethinking Advocacy Email — Sunlight Foundation Blog http://bit.ly/ckjdaG #
Frank Rich — The Good News About Mel Gibson http://j.mp/afJpzJ #
The Stupidity and Hypocrisy of the Austerity Movement http://j.mp/clAgMA #
RT @dpleasant: @GovGranholm is the only elected Dem I’ve seen that effectively uses Twitter to get her message out. Step up Dems. #
Just had great rib tips from Lark’s BBQ in Benton Harbor #
“… a truly visionary and remarkable man — one of the great moral forces of our, or any, era.” http://j.mp/9eb7Yu #

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Twitter Weekly Updates for 2010-07-15

15 Jul

All the Terrible Things Mel Gibson Has Said on the Record http://bit.ly/byk8vz #
LeBron James to Miami Heat? Cleveland Cavaliers free agent a key for Miami Heat http://bit.ly/cTmwuW #
“Enter your e-mail address and mobile number to receive important announcements from LeBron.” http://lebronjames.com/ #
LeBron’s a better list builder than most candidates out there! #lebrondecision #
Conga by Miami Sound Machine on @Grooveshark: http://tinysong.com/tGpy #lebron #
Anyone feeling just a little bit of schadenfreude for our neighbors to the south? #
Lame, Dan Gilbert. Lame. #
@renced I just don’t think LBJ really owes anything to anybody. It’s the NBA in 2010. He gave Cleveland many good yrs of bball. in reply to renced #
Potterville Grain Elevator | Flickr http://bit.ly/dBQe1q #
Took a bunch of photos today — here they are! http://bit.ly/dygpTk #
The new Michigan Stadium looks really nice! #
@Mark_Cochran Come on Eileen! (sorry, don’t know who she is but it works so well) in reply to Mark_Cochran #
@bfades From rust belt to green belt! in reply to bfades #
Granholm Calls Illinois Carp Contract “Ridiculous” http://bit.ly/9n8Twd #

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Twitter Weekly Updates for 2010-07-08

8 Jul

Problems uploading video on YouTube? Try using the “advanced video upload” Java uploader on the site. Has saved me tons of grief. #
I just ousted @wilsonpossible as the mayor of Quality Dairy on @foursquare! http://4sq.com/cQBtSE #
NPR: Devo: Back In Focus, Tongue In Cheek-More at http://n.pr/128085921 #
Off to Ypsilanti to walk with @john_dingell in the Ypsi Independence Day parade, then Kalamazoo/Cadillac in my quest for fish #
Beautiful morning in Ypsilanti for a parade http://twitpic.com/2228ll #
Great crew of volunteers out to march for @john_dingell in Ypsi! http://twitpic.com/222mr9 #
In Cadillac. Went to launch newly-registered boat w motor and realized one of the air caps was missing. Renting boat on Lk Mitchell tmrw. #
Sunset on Lake Mitchell in Cadillac #puremichigan #nofish http://twitpic.com/227q3j #
Fish of Wexford County: prepare to be caught! #
Larry King Dreams a Little http://j.mp/bcLDL5 #
Krugman: Punishing the Jobless http://nyti.ms/cms64t #
‘Speaker Boehner’? GOP Leader Steps It Up While Stepping In It http://j.mp/c8xpNm #
John Boehner’s America http://j.mp/9YebfO #
Op-Ed Contributor — Robert Byrd and the Bard — NYTimes.com http://j.mp/9xMBbX #
The Impact playing Tom Tom Club right now — nice! #
ESPN: Wade, Bosh teaming up in Miami http://bit.ly/8XzgJR #
Must-read column in today’s Muskegon Chronicle — one of my faves of the yr: Tea Party circus just keeps rolling along http://bit.ly/dx1XMb #
Mitt Romney’s dumb critique of Obama’s New START nuke treaty http://bit.ly/d2EHNQ #

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Twitter Weekly Updates for 2010-07-01

1 Jul

Driving out to Plymouth. Then back to Lansing, then off to Midland for a short while tonight. http://twitpic.com/1ziw8i #
@tscwriter Doubtful! It’s already gone and I’m only in Northville! #
@GovGranholm speaking now to the Plymouth Rotary Club http://twitpic.com/1zkhms #
At Northwood University in Midland to debate some Republicans in front of the Boys’ State class of 2010 #
I really enjoy debating. That was fun. Riding back to Lansing with @mitchellrivard. Nice to have someone else drive! #
@aaronjbaylis I enjoyed our debate tonight and glad we were able to end on some common ground! Look forward to following your tweets in reply to aaronjbaylis #
Anyone have any experience with Sevylor’s Fish Hunter inflatable boats? Seriously considering buying one. http://bit.ly/bST8d8 #
#ff @john_dingell @DonGonyea @bradodonnell @whitehouse @govgranholm @KremlinRussia_E @VanJones68 @hope4kzoo @MichiganLCV @APStylebook #
“Wave of Mutilation” — good or bad name for a boat? #
At the Drop Anchor Tavern in Marcellus, watching the World Cup. #
Great profile/interview with Harper Lee, author of To Kill a Mockingbird http://bit.ly/92CSz0 #
Northern MI’s @9and10News: first Michigan TV station with an iPad app? It works well, too — pic: http://twitpic.com/20fpex #
I bought a little boat. Help me name it! Photo & other people’s ideas on Facebook at: http://bit.ly/aK0iy5 #
Paul Krugman: The Third Depression: http://nyti.ms/ckfkCo #
Fyi — 127 north completely closed between Saginaw and Lake Lansing Rds. Go another way. #
Traffic is moving now, slowly. A Jeep hit a small car, ambulance on scene. #
Join me in supporting Natalie Mosher (MI-11) via @actblue http://bit.ly/6RvTFU #
Join me in supporting Support Mark Schauer! via @actblue http://bit.ly/9S1ilH #
@dillon4mi @vbernero Is tonight’s gubernatorial debate being livestreamed anywhere (or at least posted online this evening?) #
Good morning! #
The Hill: New study highlights state solutions to nurse shortage (check the MI shoutout to @govgranholm) http://bit.ly/cCMJkq #
Washington Post: Marquette, Mich., a Superior destination http://bit.ly/cL03HY #
@jjesse The 59% figure refers just to workers who were unemployed or underemployed. For more, see grafs 1 & 3 here: http://bit.ly/cBiHPB #
@danbjorklund @julieburtch What’s your favorite Marquette destination? I’ve only been there once, but look forward to going back! in reply to danbjorklund #
Hemingway: “… No place is more beautiful than Little Traverse in its autumn colors” http://nyti.ms/bjVZ6c #puremichigan #
AP: Coffin believed to hold Michigan’s 1^st governor found http://bit.ly/bov8k9 #
I didn’t know Kraftwerk made a video for “Neon Lights” http://bit.ly/dbt075 #
“Deficits matter, but not more than economic recovery, & not more than the economic survival of millions of Americans” http://nyti.ms/95jqif #
“Forty-six states face budget shortfalls that add up to $112 billion for the fiscal year ending next June…” http://bit.ly/bf4ExD #
CAP/NELP: “Allowing benefits to the long-term unemployed to expire threatens our nascent economic recovery” http://bit.ly/csVMp3 #
Nationally, currently 5 workers actively searching for work for each job available — pre-Grt Recession, ratio was 1.5 job searchers per job. #
SF Fed: Extended UI benefits not important factor in increase in length of unemployment or high unemployment rate http://bit.ly/d3QmJv #
@davidshepardson Congrats on the well-deserved Loeb Award! #
Gretchen Whitmer, to me and @speruski at Kelly’s: “Eat your vegetables.” #

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Twitter Weekly Updates for 2010-06-24

24 Jun

What the hell? I get home and there’s a bird flying around my apartment! No windows broken, and no clear idea how it got in. Wtf. #
@taaja You study birds. What the hell happened? Why was a bird in my apt? I told you they were no good! #
Must watch — BP Hearing: Rep. Dingell’s Questions for Mr. Hayward http://bit.ly/cj6Nj5 #
Must-read post from Michigan’s Sr. Capitol Correspondent Tim Skubick: “FROM THE DESK OF: Mr SALIF ZONGO” http://bit.ly/dm7eKP #
Just terrible, Farmar. Just terrible. #Lakers #
These NBA commercials with Adam Sandler and David Spade are terrible. #
@tscwriter Yeah, I can’t bring myself to root for the Celtics, other than Sheed and KG. Magic played for the Lakers. in reply to tscwriter #
Off to Redford Twp this morning for an event at Detroit Diesel. #
Scoping out the Detroit Diesel plant #
At the First Family Habitat build site in Detroit. Those Granholm-Mulherns sure can build! Amazing progress on the home! #
Hot day in Detroit. #
Tim Skubick’s blog with yet another e-mail spam post. This time, from Dr. Safo Adamu, the head of file department. http://bit.ly/9rBAeD #
Off to Washtenaw CC for the Washtenaw Dems dinner. Shamelessly wearing a maize and blue tie. http://twitpic.com/1y7euj #
Great event with the Washtenaw Dems tonight. On my way back to Lansing. It has been a long week. #
Whatever happened to Craig Mack? http://bit.ly/afOtXe #
RIP Manute Bol #
On my way to Midland for this morning’s event with Vice President Biden #
Hello Midland, the “city of modern explorers” #
Waiting for the Dow Kokam Advanced Battery Groundbreaking to begin http://twitpic.com/1yqfik #
On my way back to Lansing. Video edited, but Tim Hortons wireless too slow to upload. Stay tuned, will post once back. #
Governor’s act of kindness a testament to her character (from The Oakland Press today) http://bit.ly/cbGcqI #
I just ousted Mike Z. as the mayor of Great Harvest Bread on @foursquare! http://4sq.com/9EE3SM #
On my way to Jackson, birthplace of the Republican Party. #
Jackson’s Cascades Park and Cascades Manor House are pretty nice. #
After two quick visits to Congressman Schauer’s office and Starbucks, back to our fair Capital City. Hope the storms hold off. #
I just ousted @platteje as the mayor of George W. Romney Building on @foursquare! http://4sq.com/byoK7o #
@mitchellrivard It only tweets when I become mayor somewhere. That’s not too bad, is it? No one is getting inundated with 4sq tweets from me in reply to mitchellrivard #
Southfield’s Zoup! ladles out growth plans (I wish we had a @zoup_soup in Lansing. What a great place.) http://bit.ly/bAVCwX #
RT @Meijer: How many of you rode Sandy the Pony at Meijer when you were a kid? | It’s only a penny at Meijer. #
@Sara_Metz It was great finally meeting you! Let me know if I can ever be helpful with anything. After @john_dingell, Schauer is the best! in reply to Sara_Metz #
The McChrystal story inspired me to try Bud Light Lime, the General’s favorite beer. Not surprisingly, it is terrible. #

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Twitter Weekly Updates for 2010-06-17

17 Jun

On my way to Highland Park. There’s a Best Buy at Twelve Oaks now? Was the one at Eight Mile and Haggerty too far away or something? #
Valeo’s new facility in Highland Park is very nice. They make front ends for cars like the new Grand Cherokee http://twitpic.com/1vksol #
It’s a beautiful day in the Motor City! #
Working out of Fuddrucker’s in Detroit. Free wi-fi. Haven’t been to a Fuddrucker’s since they had a Novi location over a decade ago. #
I’ve been on the road all day. What is the latest Izzo news? #
@HeyTebay is it official? And to bolt to Ohio, no less! in reply to HeyTebay #
@HeyTebay I liked LeBron too! But I don’t know about this. Go Pistons. Who needs King James when we’ve got Stuckey??! in reply to HeyTebay #
@jiggypete I am rooting against the Celtics tonight. Spread the word from Rte 128 to the Stop n Shop when it’s dark late at night. #
South Korea had better watch out for the fiercesome Greek team — turning up the Hellenic heat! #
Packed house for the Michigan Summit http://twitpic.com/1w5l7f #
Kudos to Karen DeMott and the whole @progressmich team for pulling together such a great event! #misummit #
From 2000 to 2009, MI general fund revenue down 39 to 46 percent (from Prof Ballard’s #misummit presentation) #
@JohnFFreeman Nice presentation this morning. in reply to JohnFFreeman #
Charlie Ballard’s one top short term priority for Michigan: build the DRIC! It’s a no brainer. #
Van Jones: Happy to be in a state with strong leaders like @govgranholm, whose leadership is respected around the nation & world. #misummit #
Dan Kildee really is a brilliant guy. #
Go USA! #
So, what do you think #Izzo will do? #
@derekdobies Catch anything else? What were you fishing with? in reply to derekdobies #
@derekdobies With no bait or lure? Gimme a break, Dobies in reply to derekdobies #
In Fruitport. The fish have no idea I’m coming… #
@skeepskeep Where is the best place to fish in Muskegon? #
Fishing Snug Harbor from Muskegon State Park. Nice day, no fish. One guy caught small guppy next to me. http://twitpic.com/1wkaww #
Off to the Chris De Witt-recommended Bear Lake Tavern to eat fish other people caught. #
@JRWStormy Hello from the @bearlaketavern! It is a great place indeed. in reply to JRWStormy #
Snoop Dogg is coming to Grand Rapids? #
Traffic on 96W backed up from west of Okemos Road exit all the way to Williamston… and still going! #
Happy birthday @jiggypete. Too bad we didn’t catch anything yesterday. #
Good morning, Detroit! http://twitpic.com/1wr0zi #
At the First Family Habitat build in Detroit — rain holding off, a good thing http://twitpic.com/1wrjor #
Leaving the Habitat buildsite — @govgranholm and @danmulhern still working. Many photos forthcoming! #
“The tragedy unfolding on our coast is the most painful and powerful reminder yet that the time to embrace a clean energy future is now.” #
“Now is the moment for this generation to embark on a national mission to unleash American innovation and seize control of our own destiny.” #
Izzo press conference on WLNS now. #
Tom Izzo’s goal: Making MSU’s athletic department the best in the country. Give him what — two, three years? #

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Twitter Weekly Updates for 2010-06-10

10 Jun

@raynetoday Ha! Who are you referring to? in reply to raynetoday #
@lpecherski What’s ridiculous? in reply to lpecherski #
@Slate Check out @GovGranholm’s proclamation at: http://bit.ly/bTvSbS #
RT @ESPN_MobileNews: This just in: Michigan Gov Jennifer Granholm has issued a proclamation declaring that Galarraga pitched a perfect game. #
Just crossed the 45^th parallel! #
@renced Are you sure you’re really an Ohioan? in reply to renced #
@renced Ohioans can drive to our water/winter wonderland. We get a chance to visit the Rutherford Hayes birth site when in OH? Lousy deal. in reply to renced #
Tom Weston of michigan.gov rocks. That is all. #
Waiting on the ferry to The Island. (insert Lost reference here) #
The Mackinac Bridge from the Straits #puremichigan http://twitpic.com/1tm8xk #
I just unlocked the “Barista” badge on @foursquare! http://4sq.com/bd4Tbj #
I’m glad to not have to use horse buggies often http://twitpic.com/1tmloe #
Sitting on the front porch of the Grand Hotel. Most of the people have left — it is quiet, and a beautiful evening. #
@zackstanton I did, I did. But I made them turn a tv on to watch the G on Countdown in ten mins. in reply to zackstanton #
@jeremypeters The Governor has a great team! in reply to jeremypeters #
Making final changes to this morning’s presentation… foggy morning on Mackinac Island #
Watching @JohnCherry and Gretchen Whitmer live on Walt Sorg’s @talklansing #
@sunstrumn Ha — the Governor! in reply to sunstrumn #
Sitting next to Mike Bishop, watching candidates debate on Paul W Smith http://twitpic.com/1tsr0e #
Brooks Patterson doing a tv interview on the Grand porch http://twitpic.com/1tssxw #
Early morning fog starting to clear, and it is a beautiful morning on Mackinac Island #puremichigan http://twitpic.com/1tsugf #
#mpc10 Friday keynote about to begin. http://twitpic.com/1tt703 #
@GovGranholm gave one of the best speeches I’ve ever heard her deliver at #mpc10 today. Grateful to work with such an amazing person. #
What a view! From just above Fort Michilimackinac #puremichigan http://twitpic.com/1tuhca #
@Jacob_Pratt Got jokes? What do you mean? in reply to Jacob_Pratt #
@Jacob_Pratt Ha, I get it now! in reply to Jacob_Pratt #
@Jacob_Pratt Ha, I get it now! in reply to Jacob_Pratt #
I just unlocked the “I’m on a boat!” badge on @foursquare! http://4sq.com/dbezzv #
I really dig the new LCD Soundsystem album. #
@ryanfewins Love that you’re Mayor of the Biggby all the way up north in Gaylord! #
@ryanfewins I didn’t know that! For the next time I’m driving through Gaylord, what is its best kept secret or off beaten path place 2 go? in reply to ryanfewins #
Just as I cast for the first time on Higgins Lake, it started to rain even harder. So much for that… #
Terrible looking accident at Townsend and 496 in Lansing. Looks like an SUV somehow landed on top of a convertible. No idea how. #
#ff @amyrchapman @zackstanton @jeremypeters @PureMichigan @GovGranholm @SGcatalyst @MatthewSlutsky @drgrist @raynetoday #
Will the Midwest Turn Its Back on Addressing Climate Change? http://nyti.ms/9MQaUB #
@ryanfewins Either food or sights, really. in reply to ryanfewins #
@Freep editorial: Next gov must build on Granholm foundation for new economy that’s less brawn, more knowledge http://bit.ly/c5BrcO #
Over last decade, #Michigan state spending grew 2.3 percent. Inflation over the same period was 22.5 percent. http://bit.ly/b3tE9J #
John Wooden on true success | Video on TED.com http://bit.ly/9E6sbn #
I just ousted @southernmelle as the mayor of Starbucks on @foursquare! http://4sq.com/age89k #
Fishing on the Grand River at a public access site literally next door to the Amway factory in Ada. #
About goddamn time. Caught a fish. http://twitpic.com/1uk2qa #
Fishing on Lake Michigan off the Grand Haven pier http://twitpic.com/1ukumm #
Beautiful sailboat leaving Lake Michigan for the Grand River. #puremichigan http://twitpic.com/1ul42i #
There’s a great beachside burrito stand in Grand Haven. Worth stopping at. Check the geotag on this tweet for where it is. #
@daniellegrondin @jeffhicksmsu Yep, Butch’s. Had never been before, had the beef and bean burrito with two alarm salsa. Great! in reply to daniellegrondin #
Skubick ending his appearance on the Tony Conley morning show: “You got my number, call me when you wanna talk babe.” #
Heading back out west today for the President’s commencement address at Kalamazoo Central HS. Looking forward to it! #
@zackstanton En route to Kalamazoo. Just how sweet does the iPhone video call look? in reply to zackstanton #
@zackstanton He used the plural? in reply to zackstanton #
Can anyone verify: I think Kzoo is first MI city Presidents Bush (43) and Obama will have visited? Pres Bush visited first term, right? #
Did Bill Clinton ever visit Kalamazoo as president? #
@BethStuever Thanks. I think Kalamazoo has hosted the last three presidents, unusual for a city of its size in reply to BethStuever #
Just parked at Western. The last time I was this excited to drive to Kalamazoo was for @kcollege freshman orientation 6 yrs ago #
@ryanfewins Okay. in reply to ryanfewins #
As excited as I am to see the President, you should see the parents and kids in line. Very cool to see. #
@lpecherski Yeah, I’m here right now! Seated in the third row to the President’s right. in reply to lpecherski #
@lpecherski I’m workin’! in reply to lpecherski #
@lpecherski New Media Director in reply to lpecherski #
Waiting for the program to begin in Kalamazoo http://twitpic.com/1uv9nl #
I just shook hands with the President of the United States. Hard to beat. #
Cindy Lee, K Central valedictorian speaking now http://twitpic.com/1uvqxc #
President Obama is speaking now http://twitpic.com/1uvyfa #
K Central valedictorian Cindy Lee: @kcollege bound in September. #
@govgranholm and @hope4kzoo greeting graduates as they leave the stage http://twitpic.com/1uw54j #
Loving watching faces of Kzoo grads as they shake the President’s hand. Can you imagine what it would be like to have prez at graduation? #
@hope4kzoo — what a great guy. Kalamazoo is lucky to have such a great mayor! http://twitpic.com/1uwcdb #
Filing out of the Kalamazoo graduation. What a great event, and what a community! This was a great place to live. #
@Teska10 I didn’t see you at all! Where were you at? in reply to Teska10 #
Uploaded some photos from the K Central commencement to my rapidly growing May/June 2010 photo album on Facebook http://bit.ly/bcRtZW #
@bplumb Thanks. Now the goal is to catch a fish that impresses not just me but other people too. Still, it’s been a good few weeks overall. in reply to bplumb #
Whoa. Betsy and Dick DeVos just endorsed Mike Cox for governor. #
Apple CEO Steve Jobs gives Ann Arbor software firm’s app high praise — AnnArbor.com http://bit.ly/aPbutn #
Just uploaded some video from yesterday’s K-Central graduation with the President http://bit.ly/d5YUsD #
Strasburg looks pretty incredible so far. This kid is going to be a great pitcher. #
Big changes are coming to the way you shorten links for Twitter http://bit.ly/dhLwxw #
Are you following @john_dingell on Twitter? You need to. He does a great job of engaging w followers — as he has w constituents since 1955! #
Join @john_dingell for a Facebook town hall tomorrow at noon (don’t miss it, @adamconner): http://bit.ly/cMfHth #

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Twitter Weekly Updates for 2010-06-03

3 Jun

@rorler Why? And, you have a Mac? Trying to sell it? in reply to rorler #
Old @Ford truck plant gears up to build Focus (Michigan Assembly going from building Expedition to new Focus/hybrids) http://bit.ly/9291XJ #
@Ford’s Michigan Assembly was featured in ’04 Malcolm Gladwell piece — in 90s, factory was most profitable in the world http://bit.ly/cF5cMX #
RT @mpoppel: BP has “plugged the damn hole”… according to the LA Times #
Strange: Karl Rove at Portage, MI @Meijer from 12–2 pm. Don’t miss out? Also: 24 pk Coke/Pepsi cans, only $3.96. Why pay more?! Limit 2. #
@rorler Where are you leaving the lab for? in reply to rorler #
Schemin’ #
@DanaCronyn You must be so proud Karl Rove came to your home Meijer! I would be. in reply to DanaCronyn #
Gary Coleman’s in critical condition? #
I’m on my way to the Bass Pro Shop in Auburn Hills to buy a new fishing pole. What a nice day. #
@zdillinger Just heard a brief headline… no details. in reply to zdillinger #
Touring my old stomping grounds. #
Great article in The Walrus on the cultural impact of the NHL’s expansion south on Canadians http://instapaper.com/z2sz9mbV #
Fishing, but not catching. I caught a bridge, some seaweed, and a tree. Continuing west to Lake Michigan! #
.@Grailz Following the Kalamazoo River upstream from K. In Saugatuck now having a beer. Fishing is strenuous. in reply to Grailz #
RT @mpoppel: AP reports that Top Kill is not working. #
Heading to South Haven to go buy some perch or something. #
The drawbridge in South Haven opening for a boat full of fishing stuff #puremichigan http://twitpic.com/1s9q51 #
Round 2 of my quest to catch a fish this weekend over, fish still up. But, fish should know I will outwork them, and eventually catch them. #
Rand Paul looks like Tommy Carcetti from The Wire (h/t @FrankChi) http://bit.ly/aSZyUm #
I just ousted @scottmdane as the mayor of Tim Hortons on @foursquare! http://4sq.com/aCsyxu #
Microsoft Outlook: What a horrid, horrid program. #
@JRWStormy Agreed, but I’m able to avoid most Microsoft programs easier than I can Outlook! My Mac is MS Office-less. #
Spent all wkend trying to catch a fish. @jiggypete caught a fish. @katbirrell caught a fish. @johncherry’s granddaughter caught one. Not me. #
@katbirrell I wouldn’t dispute your assessment. I’m not giving up though! in reply to katbirrell #
@raynetoday True, and at least the mosquitoes were biting… in reply to raynetoday #
@mitchellrivard That’s just sick. in reply to mitchellrivard #
New smoking ban draws few violation complaints http://bit.ly/b2M5g6 #
Ann Arbor bars report no loss of business one month after #Michigan #039;s smoking ban http://bit.ly/bG5mWB #
Do you know the difference between using “your” and “you’re”? You should! If not, check out this great site: http://www.youryoure.com/ #
Great post from @danmulhern: “To lead with your best means to choose to step outside the seeming safety and to engage” http://bit.ly/alVrRJ #
@HeyTebay DEET is your friend! in reply to HeyTebay #
#FollowMonday @BPGlobalPR — “This page exists to get BP’s message and mission statement out into the twitterverse!” #
#FollowTuesday @BPGlobalPR — “This page exists to get BP’s message and mission statement out into the twitterverse!” #
Three outs! C’mon, Galarraga! #

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Twitter Weekly Updates for 2010-05-27

27 May

Bill Schuette: Drilling For Oil In The Great Lakes Okay http://bit.ly/dnkbB6 #
Ben Nelson is unfamiliar with ATM fees because he’s never used an ATM. http://bit.ly/dAzodb #
I just became the mayor of Rite Aid on @foursquare! http://4sq.com/9ZKPlP #
@ryanfewins I am mayor of two Lansing Rite Aids now. I plan to change their names back to Perry Drugs like when I was a kid. in reply to ryanfewins #
@Jacob_Pratt Was hoping to, but probably won’t have time. in reply to Jacob_Pratt #
Check out the state’s first broadband map — http://bit.ly/9Rq3tH #
@sunstrumn Thanks. It’s a pretty big deal. in reply to sunstrumn #
Many Hopes Ride on Makeover of the Grand Cherokee (@GovGranholm will be @ Jefferson North Detroit launch today) http://nyti.ms/aAEUpK #
Lt. Gov. @JohnCherry urges #Michigan port communities to work together http://bit.ly/9HTgas #
@NathanTriplett I had Prof Emmett at Madison — do you know if he is on Twitter? in reply to NathanTriplett #
Dow introduces state’s first “net-zero energy home” http://bit.ly/bS2ZUt #Michigan #
Groups Applaud Wolverine #Coal Plant Permit Denial by @GovGranholm, @MDNRE http://bit.ly/bB7oj9 #Michigan #
@voidcomp MI Public Service Commission says that Wolverine’s plant would raise rates by 59.2% — for avg. consumer, that’s $76.95/mo. #
@NathanTriplett Thanks! I’m following him now — he was a great professor. in reply to NathanTriplett #
Weekend goal: become mayor of all Lansing area Rite Aids. #
Sergio Marchionne: I Want to Make Sure @Chrysler Is Here to Stay http://bit.ly/bjorUP #
Failed in my weekend goal to become mayor of all Lansing Rite Aids. Only one check-in, at the Frandor store. Next week! #
@Grailz Huey Lewis and the News are awful! in reply to Grailz #
Listening to @vbernero on 92.3 — it’s all about “jobs, jobs, jobs” #
@brandonhynes You have to check in there more than anyone else. The guy who is mayor of the DAC looks like he’s been there a million times. in reply to brandonhynes #
Off to Ypsilanti this am for a @Ford announcement w. @GovGranholm — glad my car has AC. #
Leaving Ann Arbor for Lansing — worked out of coffee shops all day after @Ford announcement in Ypsi #
@GovGranholm simply en fuego today at @Ford Rawsonville — watch the video (she’s about the last 5 or 6 mins): http://bit.ly/asZF3z #
I was impressed by UAW VP (and soon to be President) Bob King’s remarks at the Ford Rawsonville event today — vid: http://bit.ly/aXt3hs #
So this here’s a real fan that works without blades. What can’t Dyson do? http://twitpic.com/1qsona #
David Byrne Sues Florida Gov. Charlie Crist For $1 Million http://bit.ly/9dKmgd #
@DetNews Editorial: Time to build the Detroit-Canada bridge http://bit.ly/cRtiu0 #
@skeepskeep Aww thanks! You should come back and visit soon! in reply to skeepskeep #
It’s hotter than blazes outside! #
Is Skubick not a fan of the fast-food chain also known as Checkers? http://bit.ly/byxAoP #
Granholm continues push for new bridge on Detroit River http://bit.ly/dbVcOe #
Ken Burns’ “Baseball” 10 disc DVD set is only $40 from PBS today ($110 off) — limited quantity! http://bit.ly/9fPnXy #
@MalnurturedSnay “The War” is on Netflix instant streaming (in HD, no less) in reply to MalnurturedSnay #
“It is the single most important turnaround that I have seen in Silicon Valley” http://nyti.ms/athEno #
@ADKnows12 You’re on the Hill now? Who are you working for? Congratulations — but come back to Michigan at some point!! #
Fred Miller’s a great state rep — one of the best — and he’ll make a great Macomb County Commissioner: http://thefredmillerspot.com/ #
RT @bplumb: @grahamdavis Thanks for starting me on the Apple bandwagon in high school, wish you had gotten me to buy stock though. #
@bplumb I wish I did too! My first Mac really sold me on Apple. 25 MHz, 4 MB of RAM, beige: http://bit.ly/bnNRGP #
@Grailz Yeah, but I’d also probably have air conditioning. in reply to Grailz #
@XavierLA Have you been to the new Twins stadium? Watching the Yankees game, and it looks really nice. #

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