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Twitter Weekly Updates for 2010-03-07

by Ryan Lane on March 7, 2010

I'm at PCC Natural Markets (6514 40th Ave NE, Seattle). http://4sq.com/6bSwfZ #
The frogs are really noisy tonight. #
Sleepy, but the app isn't going to code itself. #
@Pete_Brown I keep mine on a post-it next to the screen. I'm pretty sure that makes it super safe in reply to Pete_Brown #
It's dress like a blogger day at my daughter's school today. Also known as wear your PJs to school day. #
I'm at Microsoft Willows 10525 (10525 Willows Rd NE, REDMOND). http://4sq.com/7Dry9O #
@mamikaze how many copies in reply to mamikaze #
@alicetiara welcome back to Seattle! in reply to alicetiara #
@alicetiara love the fuzzy hat! is Danah in town too? in reply to alicetiara #
Expression Blend really needs a XAML scratch pad so that I can try out quick ideas without adding to or affecting the current project. #
@DavidJKelley same here. I've been up and working for a hour already in reply to DavidJKelley #
I'm at Microsoft Willows 10525 (10525 Willows Rd NE, REDMOND). http://4sq.com/7Dry9O #
@alicetiara it was nice to see you! Sorry it was such a short visit. #
I'm at Subway (14720 NE 91st St, at Willows Rd, Redmond). http://4sq.com/7cjaAx #
@tara huge congratulations to you and Sean! in reply to tara #
Thank you @SeattleSlug. I had fun demoing Sketchflow and talking about prototyping. #
I'm listening to Balmer take questions about cloud computing while working on an app http://tr.im/QDzH #
I'll be traveling to lovely Mission Viejo this weekend http://cityofmissionviejo.org/ #
I'm at University Bookstore (4326 University Way NE, Seattle). http://4sq.com/748dTa #
blarg! #
Pants Status: off #
@DavidJKelley I'm in my night kilt so it's okay in reply to DavidJKelley #
I'm so tired I can only keep one eye open. I think it's time to sleep. Good Night code, Good Night Windows, Good Night Internets. #
@BillGates nice! I've always wanted to go there myself. #
I'm awake but I'm not happy about it. #
((Ryan)clothing.pants) = true; #
@WithinRafael I hate when my pants conflict with clown nose. That's why I usually try to have all clown items handled in a separate thread. in reply to WithinRafael #
@neevita What surprises me about the crap on TV is that people are paid to make that stuff. in reply to neevita #
@terrishea that's a good idea. Although, you can currently access (Ryan) globally, which might pose a problem. in reply to terrishea #
@Mallory711 nothing more then what's been in the gadget blogs. Looks really cool though. I'd rather have it over an ipad. in reply to Mallory711 #
I'm at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) (17801 International Boulevard, Seattle) w/ 3 others. http://4sq.com/2q9cxD #
@iamdaryllmc have fun in London. I just got on my plane too, except I'm only going to mission viejo. in reply to iamdaryllmc #
I'm at John Wayne Airport (SNA) (18601 Airport Way, Santa Ana). http://4sq.com/2Ie7CA #
I'm at The Shops at Mission Viejo (555 The Shops Blvd, The Shops at Mission Viejo, Mission Viejo). http://4sq.com/71C54e #
I'm at Apple Store (555 The Shops Blvd., The Shops at Mission Viejo, Mission Viejo). http://4sq.com/80ilq6 #
programming, while standing in a kitchen sort of sucks. #
trying to mentally prepare for possibly working all night. Maybe I should just use coffee instead. #
@reneehendricks I've done both coffee and a soda mixed with a glass of wine. So I'm feeling peachy. in reply to reneehendricks #
Testing is going well tonight. Everything is looking good. Which means I get to sleep. Yay! #
My GPS has a lisp. I like how it says "Pacifica" as "Pathifisa" #

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Twitter Weekly Updates for 2010-02-28

by Ryan Lane on February 28, 2010

@marobella I once entered my room to find someone asleep. The front desk seemed pretty surprised too, when I told them. in reply to marobella #
I'm at PCC Natural Markets (6514 40th Ave NE, Seattle). http://4sq.com/6bSwfZ #
Visual Studio keeps giving me the "No Enough Storage Space is available" when I try to build time to switch to 64 bit I guess. #
Does anyone have Windows 95 on floppies I can borrow? #
@Schlanghole this a good nerd test. in reply to Schlanghole #
@higgorama Nice! Maybe they will trade for my sealed copy of Windows ME! in reply to higgorama #
I can't believe I'm listening to podcast about MVVM. Where did I go wrong with my life. #
Now witness the firepower of this fully ARMED and OPERATIONAL battle station! http://tr.im/PuAi #
I'm at Niko Teriyaki (15946 Redmond Way NE #102 Redmond). http://4sq.com/2N4Ga0 #
"Pen and Touch: Touch Input Available with 255 Touch Points" Someday, I will have to test all 255. #
I'm hopeful that someday I'll get to name a series of conference rooms with rorschach diagrams instead of names. #
Seattle neighborhood so safe, no one can find it http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/localnews/2011190218_lavilla26m.html #
I'm at SR520 traffic jam w/ 2 others. http://4sq.com/cADLvX #
Now I just need my nerd sash to wear them on http://flic.kr/p/7G751i #
I'm at Trophy Cupcakes – Wallingford (1815 N 45th St Ste 209, in Wallingford Center, Seattle). http://4sq.com/6XGbZJ #
I'm at Izilla Toys – Wallingford Center (1815 N 45th St, Wallingford Ave, King). http://4sq.com/9nYfBr #

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Twitter Weekly Updates for 2010-02-21

February 21, 2010

Woke up early to catch the Windows Phone 7 launch. Amazing looking interface. #
wait, is the Google Social Circle new? I like the results in my searches. http://www.google.com/s2/search/social#socialcircle #
I might have to switch from an iPhone to one of the new Windows Phones. #
@scottgu it's all done in Objective C and requires [...]

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RFID & Arduino

February 16, 2010

RFID & Arduino, originally uploaded by futileboy.

Working on a project that will use an RFID tag to unlock a secret admin mode of an application. More to come soon!

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links for 2010-02-14

February 14, 2010

Parallax RFID Reader Arduino
I'm working on project with this RFID reader. This article is a great starting point for anyone doing the same.
(tags: howto hardware tutorials electronics code arduino projects parallax rfid)

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links for 2010-02-12

February 12, 2010

Maze Generator
(tags: design web css tools maze generator programming)

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WPF Sonar application using Arduino and PING))) sensor

February 8, 2010

I’ve been playing around with the Arduino more and more lately and really wanted to find a way to make it work with my other world of C# and WPF. The idea was to make an application that changes the screen based on how far away the user is. The only way that I could [...]

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