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Weekly Roundup: November 17th

Nov 17

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	OpenGL support a no-go on Storm1. Et tu, RIM? [braddyg]
	Fail my ass…this might be the coolest kid I’ve ever seen. http://bit.ly/ppuSZ [braddyg]
	Wolvie’s a little bitter, no? http://sml.vg/kcJXpq [braddyg]
	Cold and rainy for the last day of my workweek – and my 20s [braddyg]
	Dos Taquitos casares look DELICIOUS! dinner w @tarheel4219 http://sml.vg/ZpFxiK [braddyg]
	Just sang a Georgia Satellites tune with @SpareChangeBand for my birthday. Thanks to a great band for humoring a tipsy birthday boy! [braddyg]
	Nationwide RIM data outage? That Droid looks better every day… [braddyg]

Weekly Roundup: November 10th

Nov 10

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	Examiner Profile: Get your Wolfpack fix at Sammy’s Tap & Grill http://idek.net/d9b [braddyg]
	8 days left in my twenties…. [braddyg]
	RT @butchwalker: can’t say it doesn’t get any more surreal than McCoughanay at my house at 8am, beer in hand, to show me his 73 Camaro [braddyg]
	THERE’S the myKite 1.2 upgrade. Sweet…installing now [braddyg]
	The "What Marcellus Wallace Looks Like" checklist http://bit.ly/4DqFKq from @oatmeal (BG: Marcellus Wallace jokes never get old) [braddyg]
	Published AT&T files suit; Verizon has a map for that.
	Blog post: AT&T files suit; Verizon has a map for that http://idek.net/dOc [braddyg]
	RT @communitygirl! "what if you don’t want your social, biz or FB identity linked to all content u consume or interact?" (BG: I don’t!) [braddyg]
	RT @mike9r: Silverpop Marketing VP makes fun of Twitter then says he doesn’t even use/understand it. #isum09 (me:MIght want to rethink that) [braddyg]
	RT @lucas_weber: 54 years ago today Dr. Emmet Brown hit his head and invented the flux capacitor, which is what makes time travel possible. [braddyg]
	You can’t beat Ike Turner, especially on what would have been his 78th birthday – but he can beat you! We miss ya, big guy. [braddyg]
	So what’s up tonight @NauticalUrge? [braddyg]
	Local Profile: Want live music, sports on TV, and great food? Try Wild Wing Cafe – http://tinyurl.com/ykzqrdb [braddyg]
	Published OpenGL support, Java GUI builder, and Theme Studio: BlackBerry Developers Conference Impresses.
	Blog post: OpenGL support, Java GUI builder,Theme Studio for BlackBerry announced \| http://tr.im/ECux #BBDevCon [braddyg]
	iTunes is such a bloated piece of crapware. It’s driving me nuts [braddyg]
	Happy Birthday to the Incredible Hulk himself, Mr. Lou Ferrigno! Now if I can only find that sad walking away song… [braddyg]

Weekly Roundup: November 3rd

Nov 03

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	RT @robslade: Insert Windows 7 startup music here. http://pic.gd/2c146d [braddyg]
	I challenge anyone to find a better song than ‘Good Vibrations’ by Marky Mark & Funky Bunch. (we’re playing it for you @djwaldow ) [braddyg]
	Bustin’ makes me feel goooood [braddyg]
	RT @DPAC: Daltrey takes the stage at 8pm so be on time! (me: I’ll be there with @tarheel4219 Orchestra center, row N!) [braddyg]
	Google Maps Navigation…..[drool]. Can I trade in my Storm for a Droid? http://bit.ly/1nC3rc [braddyg]
	Roger Daltrey still puts on quite a show. Great time with @tarheel4219 at @DPAC tonight! [braddyg]
	Channeling Pugsley Addams today…sitting amongst the Family…hopefully pics will come soon [braddyg]
	One last call for Raleigh/Durham tweeters: anyone know where to pick up some Wolverine claws? [braddyg]
	Client Services (aka the Addams Family) sweeps both @Bronto Decorating Contest and the Group Costume! GIANT bag of candy and free beer! [braddyg]
	They’re creepy and they’re kooky, mysterious and spooky, they’re….. @Bronto Client Services! http://pic.gd/04300b [braddyg]
	Just saw Eric Montross trick or treating….nice [braddyg]
	Kroger take-home pizza + fresh Mozarella + shredded Jarlsberg = sheer deliciousness http://sml.vg/R8S80i [braddyg]

Weekly Roundup: October 27th

Oct 27

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	Please RT!! Come out TONIGHT to Tyler’s special Pint Night to benefit Light the Night – http://tinyurl.com/ygblsbx [braddyg]
	Just installed leaked OS 5.0.0.323 for my Storm and it is SWEET. Oh, Gmail app, how I’ve missed you… [braddyg]
	What a day. I’m going to need some karaoke when I get off work. [braddyg]
	RT @butchwalker: we have a winner, congrats @braddyg – free ride – edgar winter (me: woohoo!) [braddyg]
	How do I get @myKiteapp v1.2? I deleted 1.0 but App World just gives me the option to reinstall that. [braddyg]
	India style Foothills Brown Ale, tater tots, and Pixies on the radio @ Busy Bee – http://bkite.com/22pct [braddyg]
	everybody Wang Chung tonight! http://sml.vg/CPuojT [braddyg]
	When a problem comes along, you must whip it – http://bkite.com/22qtm [braddyg]
	Didn’t I, didn’t I, didn’t I see you cryin… [braddyg]
	honestly, does NO store have Wolverine claws??? [braddyg]
	I take that back @VZWOffers and #BlackBerry – the load was so fast because it wiped all my apps (even though I chose to back them up)! [braddyg]

Weekly Roundup: October 20th

Oct 20

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	Mt. Airy’s legendary ground steak sandwich….it was delicious! – Photo: http://bkite.com/21pwg [braddyg]
	Jack Daniels chicken from Fridays….awesome! http://sml.vg/sI4VS9 [braddyg]
	Published Weekly Roundup: October 13th.
	SPAMMER CALLOUT: Welcome to the block list @anjaDolinger407 [braddyg]
	RT @grillmaestro: Live-Action Mario Dead At 76 – RIP Captain Lou http://idek.net/Zhl [braddyg]
	RT @lucas_weber: @grillmaestro is killing me with #balloonboy songs: 99 red ballloons, leaving on a jet plane, greatest american hero [braddyg]
	Score this @Threadless #twittertee submission! http://thrdl.es/~/qIg [braddyg]
	RT @IAmBalloonBoy: My neighbor said somewhere Michael Jackson is crying, and I don’t know why. #ballonboy [braddyg]
	Busy Bee Cafe & the Hive generate "buzz" in downtown Raleigh – http://shar.es/1kH9H [braddyg]
	Happy Birthday Gary Kemp of Spandau Ballet fame. Listening to the mellow groove of "True" as we speak [braddyg]
	Also celebrating today, Wilson Phillips’ Wendy Wilson, BTO’s Fred Turner, RHCP bassist Flea, and America’s sweetheart John Mayer. [braddyg]
	RT@grillmaestro Tonight’s NCSU basketball practice is a fund raiser for Brian Keeter come support the Pack and Brian http://idek.net/Z~m [braddyg]
	RT @click_optimize: #beatcancer Social Media Campaign to Beat Cancer Eyes Record in Guinness Book http://retwt.me/10pPW [braddyg]
	so close… [braddyg]
	Weekend tips: Get to know your bar staff for better service – http://shar.es/1kd6E [braddyg]
	Apparently the Pack forgot how to play defense sometime in the past 2 weeks [braddyg]
	Time to grab a quick coffee before the fair – http://bkite.com/226ne [braddyg]
	fair food! http://sml.vg/ZnqbcW [braddyg]
	I did not know there was a tractor in the B-52s "Love Shack" but appparently the band at the fair did [braddyg]
	Good marketing ploy by Loreal at the fair – heated tent! [braddyg]
	the midway at the @NCStateFair http://sml.vg/ohjkLp [braddyg]
	Delicious BBQ pork sandwiches courtesy of the one and only @grillmaestro (all I can say is YUM!) http://sml.vg/zsCoJc [braddyg]
	When did gas go up 15 cents/gallon??? [braddyg]

Weekly Roundup: October 13th

Oct 13

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	What’s that? Why, a Windows 7 party pack! http://sml.vg/LumUDS [braddyg]
	Schnitzel, brats, and brews for lunch? Must be Brontoberfest! [braddyg]
	Looking for a free Wifi hotspot? Try downtown Raleigh, starting October 23rd – http://shar.es/1erAd [braddyg]
	Welcome back Brightkite – http://bkite.com/21f8z [braddyg]
	RT @NauticalUrge: @BrightKite 2.0 re-launches, but with #Twitter, #Facebook, #Flickr, & #SMS integration issues. \| http://digg.com/u1DxSp [braddyg]
	Headed to lunch with the team at Watts Grocery. Happy Friday! [braddyg]
	RT @CommunityMGR: AT&T! What happened to my 3G? "Could Not Activate Cellular Data Network?!?!" Now I can’t even get EDGE service? #FAIL [braddyg]
	Mayberry, here I come! [braddyg]
	Dear old man, portajohns have a lock on the door for a reason. [braddyg]
	What a day. Autumn Leaves festival, roller skating, and an awesome dinner with @tarheel4219. Now for the drive back to Durham [braddyg]
	Hey tweeps, if you’re interested in the email marketing industry, check out my brand-new account @BrontoBrad for tips and trends! [braddyg]
	Happy Columbus Day from a politically incorrect Irish-Native American! [braddyg]
	Busy Bee Cafe & the Hive are a real sweet spot in downtown Raleigh – http://shar.es/1lVYh [braddyg]
	Our CEO’s MacBook smells funny to some, not to others. It’s a big topic of debate right now apparently. [braddyg]
	Tickets and swag from @NCStateFair – including free tickets! I’m psyched http://pic.gd/1942db [braddyg]

Weekly Roundup – October 7th

Oct 07

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	RT @deliverability Want a Google Wave invite? I will pick 1 person who retweets this or comments in the next 90 minutes http://bit.ly/TKxq9 [braddyg]
	Overheard@Bronto: "This song ("Seventeen" by Winger) should be the theme for ‘To Catch a Predator.’" Get Chris Hansen on the phone, stat! [braddyg]
	Local Review: Try the Old Bar at Charlie Goodnight’s for draughts after your laughs- http://shar.es/1G1u6 [braddyg]
	Enjoying some delicious chocolate Haagen-Dazs ice cream courtesy of @Bronto …yum! [braddyg]
	brand new outdoor bar at Tyler’s Tap Room, Durham. looking good! http://sml.vg/mGJJkJ [braddyg]
	Grabbing a late lunch from @GottaWannaNeeda – http://bkite.com/0csZK [braddyg]
	Outdoor bar and beer garden coming soon to Tyler’s Tap Room in Durham – http://shar.es/16gz7 [braddyg]
	Office is empty at 6:30pm Friday…which explains why I’m revved up like a deuce with Manfred Mann & his Planet Earth Band [braddyg]
	Finishing up a great night at Tyler’s with @tarheel4219, then headed to the football game tomorrow. Another great weekend has started [braddyg]
	UVa vs UNC…college football Saturday! http://sml.vg/ReQWQN [braddyg]
	Why have guys not figured out that popping your collar just advertises to the world you’re an idiot? [braddyg]
	Trying to navigate Kenan Stadium just reinforces that UNC is NOT an engineering school [braddyg]
	At the world famous Allen & Son BBQ for dinner – http://bkite.com/0cvLW [braddyg]
	Looks like @lucas_weber takes the @Franks_Red_Hot slogan seriously. What’d he put it on today? Kroger brand crunchy peanut butter. [braddyg]
	Linda’s Bar and Grill: cheap drinks, great trivia and a break from Franklin St. – http://shar.es/14zol [braddyg]
	Wishing a very happy birthday to Bob Geldof of the Boomtown Rats, who is currently reminding us all why we don’t like Mondays. [braddyg]
	Rock n’ roll ain’t noise pollution…so says birthday boy Brian Johnson, so say I. [braddyg]
	Published Brightkite outage, v2.0 just around the corner?.
	Brightkite outage, v2.0 just around the corner? – http://tr.im/ANBC (via braddyg.com) [braddyg]
	myKite has sucked since the Brightkite update… [braddyg]
	Microsoft Security Essentials is proving its worth after only a couple hours – Avira missed this for months: http://pic.gd/5cedaf [braddyg]
	You’re killin’ me @brightkite [braddyg]
	Already psyched for football this weekend, but, like @grillmaestro , definitely #notimpressedwithRomo [braddyg]
	Just saw a fleeting #FailWhale at @Twitter but that still beats @Brightkite [braddyg]

there’s a price on my head.

Feb 23

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The price is $2000 and I have 12 days to raise it, so I’ll get right to the point.

For those of you who know me, you’re probably aware that the fauxhawk has become a bit of a fixture for me. It may be my most easily recognizable trait, and I’ve grown to love it….

But on March 7th, all that will change. I’ll be joining the likes of Michael Chiklis, Telly Savalas, and Wooly Willy. I’ll be shaving my head as a show of solidarity for those fighting the battle with cancer – especially kids and teens. St Baldrick’s, if you don’t know already, is an organization that raises funds to advance cancer research and has a lot of fun in the process.

I’ll be one of approximately 200 people who are participating here, and I’ve set a personal goal of $2000. Can I meet that goal in 12 days? On my own, no. And that’s where you come in. I need donations to help this great cause. I know that times are tough, and everyone’s wallets are a little tighter…but it doesn’t take much. Every dollar is one dollar closer to the goal and one more dollar that goes to help those dealing with cancer. I can’t think of a better way to spend a few dollars…can you?

The original lowercase g

Feb 12

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Welcome to BraddyG.com! I’ll be using this site to post updates on the things I think are important – or completely trivial – in my world. Thanks for stopping in – say hello or leave some love for me. I’ll be customizing and adding lots of things as I have the chance, so keep coming back to see what’s new!

Just what does a Quiet Storm taste like?

Jul 16

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Honestly, can’t they just name a beverage by its flavor anymore?

Whatever happened to going to the refrigerated cooler, staring through the glass, and deciding on Grape or Orange or Lemon-lime? Just now, I’m in the convenience store looking for a nice refreshing non-soda beverage, and instead I’m presented with names like Quiet Storm, Glacier Blast, Cold Fusion, and Arctic Shatter. I’m not sure if they sound more like the lineup for an 80′s hair-band reunion tour or a volley of Pokemon attacks – either way, they certainly don’t give me any indication of the flavor of the drink.

I’d love to get input here…what is your favorite vaguely-named flavor? And just what does a Quiet Storm taste like?

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