Author: Alex

Weekly Digest for February 22nd

Post author By Alex
Post date February 22, 2012

	Andy Delamere changed the photo of Dead Belgian / Stealing Sheep / The Manouchtones.
	Rachel Lloyd accepted your friend request. Since she’s new to Facebook, you should suggest people she knows.
	Michael Nolan also commented on Jenny Barrett’s status update.
	RT @alaindebotton: A good part of mental health is the capacity to respond to humiliation without (too many) tears.
	I’m so god damn fickle sometimes. I used to hate NewLauren (off of Eastenders) but she’s grown on me: now I hate NewLucy instead.
	Is it just my imagination or has the UI of Google Search gone really messed up in the past few days?
	Ahh, Firefox Nightly builds #thatllteachme
	CosmoStudents.com: Bradford: Wardley House has new activity: 2 likes, Post and 11 views.
	CosmoStudents: Tramways has new activity: Post, Comment and 62 views.
	My desk is rammed full of tech today. Some people say it’s exemplary of an untidy mind, I say I’ve just got more important things to do.
	Whatever crap they’ve got on radio 4 at the moment is pushing the limits of what they call the R4 6.30 comedy slot. More laughs in a morgue.

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Weekly Digest for February 15th

Post author By Alex
Post date February 15, 2012

	My electricity’s gone off!!! I hear alarums in the distance!!! Has the end of the world finally arrived?!?!
	TBH for the end of the world, there’s a surprisingly good mobile phone signal
	Gonna boycott another Subway. This one’s due to rudeness and stupid questions. #boycottsubway
	New Tweetbot for iPad app’s just joined my list of essential Twitter clients, along with the iPhone version and Tweetdeck 0.38.2 on PC.
	Off over to #Threshold12. Was decent last year…
	#threshold12 acoustic and soul stages both of a very high quality this afternoon!
	Some absolutely fantastic bands & singers at #threshold12 today, and excellent coffee from @ElevatorStudios and @boldstcoffee. Back later.
	Oh good, what we’ll call the ‘Pillbox’ stage is running a bit behind so I’ve not missed Tibi and her Cello at #threshold12
	Toni Verburg likes your status.
	Emma McLean commented on your status update.
	Lots of people going :-O here at #threshold12 http://t.co/6WvaQQlE http://t.co/bCDCtUav http://t.co/7pfafTDx http://t.co/pxhdbhmy
	Peter Bull likes your photo.
	Ok that’ll probably do for all day gigging for today. Excellent event, needs to be better promoted, though understandable given the CUC shut
	RT @7streets: #threshold12 officially great today. Too many highlights to mention – it’s an ambitious grassroots festival we should all …
	Dan Lynch wrote on the Wall for 20lb Sounds @ The Zanzibar – Part deux!
	Interesting. My work are sponsoring GEC. How to lever this for maximum awesomeness….
	CosmoStudents.com: Manchester: Grafton Street has new activity: 2 likes and 41 views.
	CosmoStudents.com: Liverpool: North Western Halls has new activity: 2 likes, Post and 94 views.
	CosmoStudents: Tramways has new activity: Post, Comment and 63 views.
	Cosmo Students has new activity: Like, Post, Comment and 1,214 views.
	Kel Harris likes your status.
	Peter Bull commented on your status update.
	Emma McLean likes your comment: "My flat’s like a food kitchen for…"
	Beth Edmondson likes your comment: "Erm me neither actually, that sounds…"

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Weekly Digest for February 8th

Post author By Alex
Post date February 8, 2012

	RT @madeupstats: A man wearing glasses is 8 times less likely to start a fight, but twice as likely to be a terrorist mastermind.
	RT @comms2point0: A piece on Gov.uk. Essential reading if you’re in or have dealings with the public sector (via @digiphile) http://t.co …
	Melvin Bragg clearly irritated by his guests today as they discuss the Kama Sutra #inourtime
	First full day off work (except Christmas) in 6 months, though I’ll be popping into one of the provincial offices – just can’t keep away!
	Stephanie Swinden also commented on Michael Nolan’s status.
	If I didn’t know better I’d swear I just saw Russell McGuerter working as a security guard at Keele Services…
	Last time I pop into work on my day off: parking fine!
	Disaster strikes as @MileNolan makes the entrance of the year, smashing bottles at the start of @t1ingram‘s stag do http://t.co/a5EiorrM
	Or even @MikeNolan for that matter!
	Michael Nolan tagged you at The Tennis Court. To approve this for your profile, go to Profile review.
	Craig Rigby likes your photo.
	Clare Powell asked to add 7 tags in your photo.
	Clare Powell commented on your post.
	Michael Nolan said he was with you near Bloxwich.
	Michael Nolan and Eleanor Lovell commented on a post you were tagged in.
	Tim Ingram said he was with you and Michael Nolan in a photo.
	Craig Rigby commented on a post you were tagged in.
	Michael Nolan said he was with you at Perry Barr Greyhound Stadium. To approve this for your profile, go to Profile Review.
	Michael Nolan commented on a post you were tagged in.
	Tim Ingram commented on your photo.
	Tim Ingram likes your photo.
	Alex’s Monday Lunchtime Pearl of Wisdom: Whoever designed HP’s business laptop keyboards doesn’t deserve oxygen!
	Finding it quite difficult to sit because @t1ingram shot me in the ass on Saturday 🙁
	Doing some Extreme IT Support today. Virtual host controllers & domain controllers crashing all over the place, but we’ve got it covered 😉
	Dead Belgian Fan Page changed the name of the event "Dead Belgian album launch party" to "Dead Belgian / Stealing Sheep / The Manouchtones".
	Fionnuala Dorrity changed the photo of Dead Belgian / Stealing Sheep / The Manouchtones.
	Simon Martinez-Coates posted on your timeline.
	Aww crap, I forgot to say something profound for my 3000th tweet. It appears I instead solicited a stripper @JeannieMurray

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Weekly Digest for February 1st

Post author By Alex
Post date February 1, 2012

	RT @alaindebotton: The boldness of the middle aged in seduction isn’t courage: it’s just the fear of death.
	RT @alaindebotton: Hard to judge when talking of one’s desire for others moves from being cute to semming merely tragically lecherous: 28?
	Sounds like the cricket’s worth keeping an eye on this week: Panesar’s back on form, and Anderson-Broad just took the tail enders for zero!
	Oh ok, apparently Pakistan put on one run, fair enough, we’ll let them have that
	Google Alerts is ace.
	Beth Edmondson also commented on her status.
	Shit, England 26/2 chasing 145 on a difficult wicket, it’s gonna be a tight few hours ahead
	Kevin Saunderson likes your status.
	Paul Stacey also commented on his status.
	Off to Lark Lane to visit the Liverpool Cheese Company, the Gentle French Lady and the Stetson-wearing Cyclist Farmer http://t.co/v9Jp1cGF
	Edward Morgan commented on your status.
	Beth Edmondson likes your comment: "Snow?!?! Tsk, they’re so uncultured…"
	My new boss John Denny is going on the Sunday Politics Show this lunchtime, 12-1 on BBC1 (North West), to talk about education.
	I should point out that the official views of our company are not necessarily the same as my own! New website here btw: http://t.co/BqNFLe9K
	Just bought a big shop and put it in ridiculously tiny bags. Walking to car I feel such an oversized giant that I’m experiencing vertigo!
	Out for an ice cold run tonight. Wowsers it’s chilly. And yes you didn’t misread it, I just used the word wowsers. I know. It’s that cold.

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Weekly Digest for January 26th

Post author By Alex
Post date January 26, 2012

Beth Edmondson likes your link.

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Weekly Digest for January 25th

Post author By Alex
Post date January 25, 2012

	Excellent night @Theshipandmitre listening to @deadbelgian in association with @regularbeat and in the company of @MariaBarrett!
	Busses infrequent and agonisingly slow this morning. No #talesfromthe82 to report either, they’re a dull crowd today.
	Awful, awful day at work, now leaving the office to have myself a merry little #swigmas
	Can’t remember if the hashtag is #swigliv or #livswig but it’s a Merry #swigmas all the same! (@ The Clove Hitch) http://t.co/BOAEtKVm
	Mad skills on the student scene. Probably too old for this shiz tho. (@ Scream Liverpool) http://t.co/V25Lxxug
	RT @gponter79: Apparently met Miss England tonight. She wasn’t all that to be honest.
	Just listened to a very special (unreleased) song I have 6 times on the trot. Might be the best thing I’ve ever heard. Wish I could say more
	groan I’m never drinking Old Rosie again! @Tarendai @lydiajo
	Don’t normally go to a burlesque bar in the middle of the day, but hell, let’s mix it up a bit! (@ Moniques) http://t.co/mvbRLiDR
	My coat has been lost/stolen in Flannigans. Oh shit.
	Simon Martinez-Coates added a photo of you. To approve this for your profile, go to Profile review.
	Jonathan Moate accepted your friend request. Write on Jonathan’s Wall
	RT @pealo86: haha I totally forgot about this @AlexNolan @wpsites – #swigliv http://t.co/GrivRh6P
	Another great adventure in Online Education draws to a close as I complete my @aiclass exam. Just a couple of videos on NLP left to watch.
	Beth Edmondson likes your status.
	Joyce Nolan commented on your status.
	Who came up with that Text Santa charity stuff I see everywhere? Tis the most offensive thing I’ve seen this year. What’s next, DM Jesus?
	I don’t believe this, my car’s taken another glancing blow whilst parked. 5 times in under 2 years now. What the hell is going on?!?!
	Emergency website rewrite complete! I don’t know, the things I do for @CosmoStudents sometimes!
	Simon Martinez-Coates likes your link.
	Hollyoaks. The American. What’s going on with those ears, people????
	Got the gas servicing guy in this morning. He’s taking hours – hope there isn’t a problem…
	RT @NicholasPegg: I hope Newt wins the Republican nomination. Okay, so she’s a bit young, but she kicked ass against those aliens.
	Douglas Alexander: We’re proudly Scottish – but still British http://t.co/ufuH01xq >> worth a read. Salmond should be tried for treason IMHO
	Ok treason’s a bit harsh perhaps, and technically inaccurate since he’s in power. The defrauding of a nation then.
	Good luck @emmalwalsh who visiting hospital for upgrades today. If they give u the option, take the +1 luck bonus as that effects all skills
	Hoping to have a few hours of corporate design / WordPress work available this week, DM and/or speak to me at #bigSWIG for details!
	Just discovered the lovely new pillows I bought before Christmas have been recalled. Have thrown my old ones out! Wot do?!?!
	snarl (most) PR people are idiots with no appreciation of value!!!
	At #bigSWIG!!! (@ Leaf On Bold St. w/ @mikenolan) http://t.co/JSKJywum
	Technical difficulties at #bigSWIG !!!
	RT @jake74: "No internet fridges!" by @hereinthehive #bigSWIG
	Ahh interesting question for @hereinthehive, how to identify targets for responsive design, answer: understand the content!
	the (cover art) pictures painted the world (of megadrive games) /via @jake74 @megadriveme
	Some love for Advanced Custom Fields plugin at #bigSWIG tonight!
	Amazon EC2 hosting for practically nothing, ORLY? #BigSwig @jake74
	It’s @lydiajo at #BigSwig talking about writing for the web again!
	Structure your website so that scanners (people who read a site in an F formation) get everything you’re saying @lydiajo #BigSwig
	Ace night at #bigswig, wonder what’s next, #evenbiggerswig?!?!

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Weekly Digest for December 14th

Post author By Alex
Post date December 14, 2011

	New Twitter iPhone app’s a bit of a change. Feels quite responsive.
	Paul Stacey commented on your status.
	Joanne Clisham Colleran and Kevin Harvey also commented on Warren Ellicott’s photo.
	So messaging client PingChat has rebranded to Touch. That’s a really dumb name: you can ping and chat via a phone, but definitely not touch!
	RT @Defnetmedia: @m8nd1 it’s a bit early for me to take that on, maybe more coffee and i’ll read again
	Lot of short people on the bus today. I feel like Gulliver. #talesfromthe82
	Don’t remember a flash hailstorm in Gulliver’s Travels… #talesfromthe82
	Tweetdeck is no longer built in Adobe Air????
	Toni Verburg commented on your photo.
	Kevin Harvey likes your status.
	Powering back up with the breakfast of kings! (@ McDonald’s w/ @mikenolan) http://t.co/CbkDeT1s
	Siobhan Farmer commented on your status.
	Paul Jacobson said he was with you and 2 others near Childwall, Knowsley, United Kingdom. To approve this for your profile, go to Profile Review.
	Paul Jacobson, Toni Verburg and Simon Martinez-Coates commented on a post you were tagged in.
	Paul Jacobson commented on your photo.
	Paul Jacobson tagged you in A video. To approve this for your profile, review your Profile review.
	Toni Verburg likes your photo.
	Paul Carson commented on your status.
	Beth Edmondson likes your status.
	“@merseyrail: Trains Are Not Calling At Aigburth.” >> This would be a great film or book title!!!
	RT @ruskin147: Have read Telegraph and Observer & only standout piece is David Mitchell on NHS IT- and how coding is the new Latin htt …
	Toni Verburg likes your status.
	Paul Jacobson commented on your status.
	Check this video out — Reinventing Education with Khan Academy and AI Class http://t.co/QXsbyx5b via @youtube
	Kelly Harris likes your comment: "You must know the routine by now Kel,…"
	RT @davecoveney: Are you a SWIGger? Into WordPress and/or web design & development? Well, SWIGmas is on Thursday! http://t.co/eBw7FCDZ
	Caught between a rock & a hard place. Really need to stay late at work, but also have an exam to do tonight. Sorry @CosmoHousing you lose
	Well looky here! @deadbelgian are playing the Ship & Mitre on Wednesday evening! http://t.co/T1RowgiF
	Alan Nolan likes your link.
	Alan Nolan commented on your link.
	CosmoStudents.com: Manchester: Grafton Street has new activity: Like and 52 views.
	One kid on the bus to another: "your hair looks dead urban!" … "what do you mean, I look inner city?" … "no urban, the colour urban"
	Under-occupancy is a difficult issue in social housing, but if the NHF are right, the gov are gonna hurt a lot of peeps http://t.co/nLGU8wmD
	Recently changed twitter client to TweetBot. It’s ace.
	RT @MariaBarrett: Dead Belgian, in the art deco splendour of the Ship & Mitre, Liverpool http://t.co/S8kWHVJv
	“@MariaBarrett: They did ‘Lah di dah’. Not Brel. I’m a purist but I’ll allow it. #deadbelgian” >> arguably better than Thackrey’s version!

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Weekly Digest for December 7th

Post author By Alex
Post date December 7, 2011

	Today is going to be interesting for many reasons!
	Elizabeth Blamires also commented on Alan Nolan’s post.
	RT @crystalski: Aldi launches their skiwear range today – jackets from £24.99: http://t.co/RmHLWYo5 >> Might have to pay a visit!
	Oh wow, kites are extremely cool! Arduino kites plz makerpeeps #igniteliv
	#igniteliv Interested in online study? Flyer: http://t.co/6928dWTq Sign up: bit.ly/stanfordclasses Study Groups: bit.ly/stanfordinliverpool
	John McKerrell and Regular Beat like your link.
	Regular Beat shared a link on your Wall.
	Best place in the world (@ Keith’s Wine Bar) http://t.co/tMWmVPXk
	Kevin Harvey also commented on his status.
	Santa Dash time!!! http://t.co/YUM7iria
	What does a Santa do after a hard dash? He pops down to Pret, and sits cross-legged to hide his ripped pants! http://t.co/Aac9SIOf
	Simon Martinez-Coates likes your photo.
	RT @m8nd1: #minime next gen version of @bubblino http://t.co/3AP2gr8N
	There’s a Santa driving round Liverpool One at breakneck speed on a shop mobility scooter! So fast in fact I couldn’t get a photo off!
	People-watching from my Grotto as Santa is brill. Just seen a woman wearing a hat with cat ears & scarf-like side bits with hand pockets!
	Toni Verburg commented on your photo.
	Free Laura Marling compilation album including live tracks in the Observer today? Nice.
	Simon Martinez-Coates likes your link.
	Beth Edmondson likes your comment: "I don’t know if you can see it clearly…"
	Mandy Phillips likes your link.
	Rosie Trouble-Harris also commented on Beth Edmondson’s status.
	Beth Edmondson likes your comment: "ProTip: don’t necessarily listen to…"
	Beth Edmondson likes your comment: "No no, your tips so far have been very…"
	Coworkers are claiming that toast scrapes away the infection if you have a sore throat. That’s some weird science they learnt at school.
	EU Press Conference: How come Sarkozy looks taller than Merkel on the podiums from front on, but shorter from the side???
	Having a Schrödinger moment. Once I arrive in work, I will either have a new boss, or I won’t. But until I do, they are simply a waveform.
	CosmoStudents.com: Birmingham: Bagot Street has new activity: 29 likes and 322 views.
	Toni Verburg likes your status.
	Ha! In your face, Sarah Montague! The power of scientific method trumps your media hype! #stemcells @BBCr4today #iwatchedyugiohlastnight

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Weekly Digest for November 30th

Post author By Alex
Post date November 30, 2011

	Looking forward to @pealo86‘s talk at #swigliv (is that the new hashtag?) tonight
	Paul Chowdry on @bbcthisweek: "you know, when you’re out on a night out, and there’s a couple of women around you…." – deafening silence
	Good deals on iPad 2s today if you like that sort of thing http://t.co/ZM7qlbic
	#ff @pealo86 @anthony_casey very enjoyable talks at #swigliv last night lads.
	Made it home after a very long day. Shall I go in or sit in the car listening to intellectuals on R4 discussing Desperate Scousewives?
	Ian Denny posted in Enable North.
	I’m at Stanley Theatre for The Ting Tings and Charli XCX (Liverpool) http://t.co/nMeDwfpZ
	I just became the mayor of Stanley Theatre on @foursquare! http://t.co/ppudvngq
	Gemma Wood likes your status.
	Heading into town to try to get registered for the final day of Zee @FACT_Liverpool, apparently if you’re not there at 12.15 it’s game over
	RT @jokelly: Gary Speed has died? What? Shocked!
	Seems the high street has put its prices up by up to 250% for Christmas in some cases coughhollistercough I shall be buying gifts online!
	RT @tom_watson: Rebekah Wade [told] me that so far as she was concerned,‘with Tom Watson it’s personal..we won’t stop till we get him.’ …
	Michael Nolan also commented on his status.
	John McKerrell has invited you to Like his new Page WhereDial from mapme.at.
	RT @FACT_Liverpool: Is there a ZEE-shaped hole in your life? http://t.co/5YQ7a6bs
	Boiler pressure zero, won’t turn on, landlord unobtainable, #thatsabitcrap
	Simon Martinez-Coates likes your status.
	Simon Martinez-Coates commented on your status.
	Simon Martinez-Coates likes your comment: "Ha, no the host of that particular…"
	Beth Edmondson likes your comment: "When I say George is awful, the free…"
	Simon Martinez-Coates likes your comment: "You know how it is V, gotta keep up…"
	Simon Martinez-Coates likes your comment: "You got some damn nerve saying that…"
	Simon Martinez-Coates likes your comment: "’A round of Cosmopolitans’ would be a…"
	Simon Martinez-Coates likes your comment: "They’re supported by Deborah Meaden on…"
	Damon Bridge posted in Owl In The Sun.
	Isabel Ramírez Liébana asked to join Wardley House- Cosmo Students Official Site.
	Poll of the day. Our Chief Exec retires today, what soundtrack should be played? I’ve already lined up Darth Vadar’s theme for the new guy.
	Eek! @aiclass homework is due and the servers are offline again!!!
	Toni Verburg commented on your status.

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Weekly Digest for November 23rd

Post author By Alex
Post date November 23, 2011

	Beth Edmondson likes your comment: "Ha! Great to see others out there…"
	Roz Lloyd posted in Enable North.
	Surely something shorter in height and generally smaller than other things of the same type can in no way be described as tall?!? #starbucks
	RT @Rocketboom: Neutrino experiment affirms faster-than-light claim: http://t.co/ICnRyu2b
	Linzi Parr also commented on her status.
	Ever felt like you’re living the film "the hangover"? I’m trying to piece together last night, where I went, where I left the car, etc etc.
	Been to the Makro staff night this evening. Bargains galore!
	Stanford University, you’re killing me here. I’ve been up studying all night, & now I see you’re launching more exciting courses in January!
	AI Class Midterm Exam complete!!! http://t.co/HhhB2FWq
	Jenny Barrett accepted your friend request. Write on Jenny’s Wall
	Guy encouraging banker philanthropy on @BBCr4today. Not sure the ‘get em whilst they’re young’ approach is a realistic one, too much cocaine