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In case you missed this earlier, Follow @MapQuestTech on Twitter for tech/dev news. You esp. need to follow if going to SXSW. Trust me. #
Bravo Xbox! They've upgraded their Code of Conduct to be less restrictive about personal expression: http://bit.ly/9NwOu1 /via @majornelson #
I see that @SouthByScurvy has been fired up. Follow for all of your contagious SXSW news. in reply to SouthByScurvy #
Hang on everyone, @dweakl01 got an iPod Touch and is back on the social media band wagon. Follow for inappropriate posts & drunk-twittering. #
RT @MapQuestTech: RT @austin360: MapQuest wants to stuff you full of free Salt Lick BBQ: http://bit.ly/dhg2t3 #

@khartline @cesart Since you're organized, What am I missing from my SXSW list? You in for BBQ? http://bit.ly/a3sAfW /cc @michaelcummings in reply to khartline #
Why do mashed potatoes re-heat in the microwave much slower than the rest of my food? Discuss. #
News to use: RT @MapQuest: We started another Twitter account for MapQuest Technology and Development info only – follow @MapQuestTech #
@exeromai @michaeliams I guess we know you were paying attention in science class — or home ec. in reply to exeromai #
at da dentiss. da novatain iz kickin' in. oh doy! #
Finally bought fish. The kittens are excited by the turn of events on this season of bubble tank television. #
Face is STILL numb from dentist. WTF! Can only wiggle one nostril — don't ask. How people get botox is beyond me. #
@mmontgomery007 I'll be sure to mention that to them next week. Anyone you can recommend to help with that? in reply to mmontgomery007 #

SXSW prep is making for some long days, but worth it. More stuff to announce REAL soon. Tip: Keep your late afternoon on the 14th free. #
Read this and watch Food Inc. Buy meat from a local farmer's market: Pork's Dirty Secret http://bit.ly/9ZbBMe /via @newsycombinator #
I just became the mayor of Subway on @foursquare! http://4sq.com/bkKqSM #
Nom-tastic SXSW Event Announcement! Come take a bus trip with @MapQuest to The Salt Lick for BBQ http://bit.ly/a3sAfW Pass it on! #
Interesting speculation:
RT @gsterling: Will AT&T Wind Up Buying Yahoo!? ttp://bit.ly/a4nHQs #
Instead of "Extreme Programming," Practicing "Extreme Press Releasing" as I revise one with @antthelimey. He gets credit for the name. #
Nice! Scored a "Strongly Recommended!!!" from @SXSWPartyList for the MapQuest BBQ Quest to The Salt Lick. http://bit.ly/bK5wXI #
Working on some had-written notes, then a 9pm conference call. Long days for foreseeable future folks. #

Interesting thought from @Scobleizer regarding @AlikeList: "They are now on top of my 'Facebook should buy' list." Go MQ Alum! #
"Silicon Pasture" LOLZ!
RT @jmcaddell: For the record, "Silicon Pasture"= South Central PA #
Got examples of good (funny, news) social media checkins & posts (@foursquare, @brightkite, @twitter) that have to do with events at places? #

Working on what I internally refer to as "@smurfzilla assistance features" for @Collectivus, making it easier to drunk-enter Thingies. #
@dynamyk444 Thanks! Keep an eye on @Collectivus for Thingie drop events to get one and it'd be great to meet some time. in reply to dynamyk444 #
Reminder to the Central PA @'s: New Tech Meetup tonight; @MapQuest Lancaster office. http://bit.ly/5CwNOS #
AT&T vs. SxSW attendees: Fight!
RT @gigaom: How AT&T Plans to Keep SxSW From Swamping its Network http://bit.ly/a4WTke #
OH: "It's not 'animated,' it's 'moving'!" #
"Would you like me to send you a picture of BBQ?"
No. I'd like to actually go get some though. #
Me too. And a personal assistnat to getme to all of them on time.
RT @cesart: I need an intern for all these SXSW RSVPs. #
@alexdesigns XML doesn't like anyone. in reply to alexdesigns #
Working on your SXSW schedule? Social? Into locations? Like time? Hit up this panel w/ @gregcypes, @naveen and moi. http://bit.ly/dl6Zxu #

My mom has a very poor grasp of how to correctly use the caps lock key. #
@mmontgomery007 @foursquare is more useful. @gowalla has more visual style. Playing with both, 4sq is clear winner among friends so far. in reply to mmontgomery007 #
Jazz Sunday. #
I just became the mayor of That Fish Place on @foursquare! http://4sq.com/bCL9jt #
@lovemedead Two different things. @brightkite does place tagging and pictures really well, @foursquare is good at "I'm on a boat" stuff. in reply to lovemedead #
RT @collectivus: Thingies as art? Now on display at the Philly Museum of Art: Today through someone finding it. http://bit.ly/ae17gQ #

My mom has a very poor grasp of how to correctly use the caps lock key. #
@mmontgomery007 @foursquare is more useful. @gowalla has more visual style. Playing with both, 4sq is clear winner among friends so far. in reply to mmontgomery007 #
Jazz Sunday. #
I just became the mayor of That Fish Place on @foursquare! http://4sq.com/bCL9jt #
@lovemedead Two different things. @brightkite does place tagging and pictures really well, @foursquare is good at "I'm on a boat" stuff. in reply to lovemedead #
RT @collectivus: Thingies as art? Now on display at the Philly Museum of Art: Today through someone finding it. http://bit.ly/ae17gQ #

@jessabean That's a good one. The weirder your SXSW badge photo, the better. in reply to jessabean #
My lack of posting is largely due to being very busy lining up a batch of awesome for SXSW. Be prepared for announcements soon. #
@jmcaddell Yes indeed sir. Are you heading to Austin? in reply to jmcaddell #
@tlberglund Congrats. Excellent name too: "Thirstyhead." in reply to tlberglund #
Vote for The SoulSisters to rock SXSW @cogaoke! http://bit.ly/c4gDXS /via @khartline I'll be there to cheer them on. #
Fair warning: This is the part of the year where the SXSW posts escalate. Stay tuned to join me on another adventure in Austin. #

RT @collectivus: Cent. PA: Get a Thingie w/ your umm…wingy? Find us Wed ~7pm and score one (while supplies last). http://yfrog.com/3l9zphj #
@kellywatson Sadly, poodle illiteracy is quite a problem worldwide. in reply to kellywatson #
The echo on this conference call with Denver and India is starting to make me think someone slipped something into my Pop-Tart this morning. #
Central PA folks: Mark the Calendar. Monday 03.01 @ 7pm, the New Tech Meetup returns to the @MapQuest offices. RSVP: http://bit.ly/5CwNOS #
RT @omarg: If you're in the D.C. area – NPR All Tech Considered is having its first meet-up tonight: http://ping.fm/TPBzy #

Ever scratch your nose and have it accidently cause a sneezing fit?
Umm…yeah, me neither. #
Young entrepreneur just dropped off boxes of Girl Scout cookies at my desk. Now to resell at an up-charge to @tracibabe. #
@dynamyk444, @icelander: Take a look at http://intensedebate.com/. I haven't used them, but could be a decent alternative to Disqus. in reply to dynamyk444 #

Josh Babetski : Quixotic Bravado