The below is an off-site archive of all tweets posted by @lopp ever

December 2011

ncpolicelogs A Lexington man has been charged with making a fake $1 million bill and trying to spend it at Walmart. http://t.co/C6XLpmhP

via Tweet Button (retweeted on 1:27 PM, Dec 31st, 2011 via web)

When you build a house w/cheap labor that can’t read English you get half the crawlspace vents installed upside-down & thus they don’t close

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@ameir only if you’re OUTSIDE!

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“Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world. It is the only thing that ever has.” - Margaret Mead

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“They must find it hard to take Truth for authority who have so long mistaken Authority for Truth.” - Gerald Massey

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How is it legal for radio ads to have “fine print” that is played so quickly it’s incomprehensible?

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julien early means nothing unless you know how to use it

via Twitter for Mac (retweeted on 8:13 AM, Dec 29th, 2011 via web)

Just because you’re breathing doesn’t mean you’re alive.

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The phrase of the day: “dependency injection unresolvable circular reference”

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ncpolicelogs Durham PD is pushing the slogan “have fun, but don’t shoot a gun” to curb celebratory gunfire on New Year’s Eve. http://t.co/MlCgxzW5

via web (retweeted on 1:27 PM, Dec 27th, 2011 via web)

I pay door-to-door salesmen with reality checks.

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“There are two ways to conquer and enslave a nation. One is by the sword. The other is by debt.” - President John Adams

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Come on, Kroger: frozen pizza should never share an aisle with feminine hygiene products.

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@rands On the flip side, I seriously doubt that computers will ever be “fast enough” for us power users.

via web in reply to rands

RT @rands: Anytime… anytime… I’m sitting there waiting for my computer or phone to do something, I silently seethe with compounding inne …

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@seanmcnichol alas, I am attending a wedding reception on NYE

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neiltyson Christians: MerryChristmas; Jews & Muslims: HappySunday; Atheists & Agnostics: HappyDay359 (Days of week are named for gods)

via TweetDeck (retweeted on 10:48 AM, Dec 25th, 2011 via twicca)

@cgarmstrong @flyosity @ameir @jefft @hoorayimhelping ‘Tis a fine beard. When I stroke it thusly, do I not appear more intellectual?

via twicca in reply to cgarmstrong

Imgur is down. Guess this means I’ll have to try to enjoy Christmas…

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@flyosity I’d go with your middle finger. Don’t support organizations that promote homophobic Christian values.

via twicca in reply to flyosity

@mark_a_phelps I installed ubuntu on my parents computer 3 years ago and haven’t regretted it

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The future holds no place for Luddites.

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mattmeis I don’t like when people tell me to “fly safe”, like I have something to do with it. Three cheers for “sitting safe”. #atthebar

via Twidroyd for Android (retweeted on 6:02 PM, Dec 22nd, 2011 via web)

The new season of Beavis & Butt-Head is true to form; I love their social commentary on Jersey Shore / Twilight / etc.

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It’s the day before a long holiday weekend, you say? Murphy’s law is in full effect.

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@weatherchannel your hour-by-hour page has been malformed for over a week now. http://t.co/wKJcSN9W

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ditzkoff .@louisck says sales of his online special have topped $1 million (in 10 days) and he’s giving $280,000 to charity. http://t.co/uLsE1NMt

via web (retweeted on 10:18 AM, Dec 22nd, 2011 via web)

@gigq no, you know better than that. the wires are always there, the façade just shifted a bit to expose them.

via web in reply to gigq

@jefft @flyosity sounds like they enacted PROTECT IP a little earlier than anticipated

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You know what’s awesome? Having a neighbor who works for a beer distributor.

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@colopy Now THAT’s how you use Twitter!

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@seanmcnichol whoa, haven’t been in a rush, eh?

via web in reply to seanmcnichol

ConanOBrien Instead of giving my staff a holiday bonus, I blew all the money on tiny pigs and tiny furniture. Enjoy: http://t.co/8AUi43Ez #LiveCocoCam

via web (retweeted on 7:05 PM, Dec 20th, 2011 via web)

This is your friendly reminder that the Founding Fathers bestowed the Second Amendment upon us as protection against the NDAA / AUMF.

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ncpolicelogs Conspiracy theories abound as Candor, NC Commissioners refuse to explain why they fired 80% of the town’s police force. http://t.co/tuir90Gk

via web (retweeted on 8:32 AM, Dec 20th, 2011 via web)

30% of Americans are now arrested by age 23. The justice system is no longer simply curbing aberrant social behavior. http://t.co/Ys8NTWQl

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@mark_a_phelps why do you think it’s down!?!?

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@colopy Now I wish I had an iPad!

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SOPA Creator Lamar Smith has received $500,000 from the TV/Film/Music Industry http://t.co/0qJFJNvw

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If you limit a comment field to 140 characters and your name isn’t Twitter, you think too highly of yourself.

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@emilepetrone @BarackObama gave me hope, then he took it back. He promised change, and then he changed the wrong things.

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@flyosity Newt says “I’ll do what I want,” Obama says “I want to suspend Habeus Corpus,” wat do? http://t.co/yvjuY3Uq

via web in reply to flyosity

Senator @robportman (R, OH) sold our freedom for $272,853 #NDAA http://t.co/99ghdlRd

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Screw all the jewelers running ads implying that any man who doesn’t buy his wife jewelry for Christmas will end up in the dog house.

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Saw a bumper sticker today that said “calling for peace is unpatriotic.” I feel that this is an appropriate response: http://t.co/tqxTdq0h

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@pmccall777 Shaking a can of Four Loko with a handful of coins in it will do the trick.

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Decided stop describing ignorant drivers who almost kill me. Just bought a helmet-mounted video camera to publicly shame them instead.

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baguettaboutit We’ve got deliciousness waiting to happen for you tonight. Try us out at Golden Belt 6-9.

via HootSuite (retweeted on 10:07 AM, Dec 16th, 2011 via web)

EugeneMirman We’re only probably days away from Fox News deciding Christmas is a communist plot to redistribute wealth.

via web (retweeted on 9:17 AM, Dec 16th, 2011 via web)

@emilepetrone Just one, which is all I need since I’ve only mastered being able to parse one stream of text at a time.

via web in reply to emilepetrone

rundlesreposts After tomorrow, I’m spreading my wings. Learning to fly. Doing what it takes. Touching the sky. Taking a chance. Making a change. Deuces!!

via web (retweeted on 8:07 PM, Dec 15th, 2011 via web)

Why would I buy a Kindle when it’s cheaper to buy the physical books on Amazon?

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@emilepetrone @whitehouse Ditto; I’m not participating in this petition charade any longer.

via web in reply to emilepetrone

@whitehouse NDAA? SOPA? This tweet is a joke, right?

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DEVOPS_BORAT 2012 is year of private cloud, Linux desktop and establish which of emacs and vi is better.

via web (retweeted on 6:16 PM, Dec 15th, 2011 via web)

Can ANYONE explain to me the meaning of the saying “it ain’t beanbag” ? Google has no clue…

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Living is the best revenge.

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BuddyRoemer 30 Major U.S. Companies Spent More on Lobbying than Taxes: http://t.co/GAAiKCEC #followthemoney #getmoneyout #rootstrikers

via web (retweeted on 9:21 AM, Dec 15th, 2011 via web)

denisleary Gary Busey just endorsed Newt Gingrich. Which actually makes perfect fucking sense.

via WhoSay (retweeted on 4:54 PM, Dec 14th, 2011 via web)

@hoorayimhelping Law Enforcement Online? Yeah, unfortunately I have.

via web in reply to hoorayimhelping

Good morning, America. Today marks 39 years since man last occupied the Moon. Feel free to join @neiltyson and myself in our disappointment.

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One nation, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all white heterosexuals who keep their mouths shut and stay in the pre-approved zones.

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SethMacFarlane I wonder what President the corporations are gonna buy us next year!

via Echofon (retweeted on 10:28 AM, Dec 13th, 2011 via web)

DEVOPS_BORAT Source of Facebook is tell me they are close of release TurboPHP.

via web (retweeted on 7:48 PM, Dec 12th, 2011 via web)

@hoorayimhelping he must have been awestruck by all the cool-sounded buzzwords in your profile

via web in reply to hoorayimhelping

flyosity Official Men In Black 3 trailer is out! http://t.co/WqbTo0id

via Twitter for Mac (retweeted on 9:53 AM, Dec 12th, 2011 via web)

FreedomPop announces intent to offer free broadband services to all Americans http://t.co/75X5G1Ma

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@gigq I bought it too, even though 80% of it is material he performed at DPAC (for which I paid $150!) :-P

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louisck I want to thank the living fuck out of everyone who is buying the special. http://t.co/JL0O24ZY.

via web (retweeted on 8:46 PM, Dec 10th, 2011 via web)

@Lisa0xf It was awesome - only learned a few basics, yet I feel like I learned a ton. I want to learn more; I’m def going back regularly.

via web in reply to Lisa0xf

carpedurham ShabaShabu in Durham has closed and The Fish House is coming in it’s place http://t.co/yDAri7u3

via web (retweeted on 11:25 AM, Dec 9th, 2011 via web)

@jefft I’m glad you asked. I was moments away from vomiting at the 30 min mark, but thankfully got “pad duty” rather than “punching drills.”

via web in reply to jefft

@abbydactyl true, but I love Camp so much that I’m actually considering it

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First krav maga class kicked my ass, then I missed a 6 point buck (in my truck) by a foot on the 40 => 147 offramp. Not a dull night at all.

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@ameir lul is that a real Worms mod?

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pmccall777 @lopp http://t.co/jCcAj8i1

via Twitter for Mac (retweeted on 3:50 PM, Dec 8th, 2011 via web)

All I want for Christmas is a crate of cheap .45 FMJ ammunition so that I can keep my skills honed. Oh, and world peace.

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Give me liberty or give me the deaths of my oppressors.

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@mattmeis @foundersbrewing ooh, I must sample this Devil Dancer

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This sounds like the dumbest gimmick technology ever… until you realize that it can be installed on a motorcycle. http://t.co/0KnxyC2L

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Awww, the Durham Sheriff sent me a courtesy postcard to remind me to renew my concealed carry permit! Hard to believe it has been 5 years…

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@hoorayimhelping brute force; pretty sure during each cycle of the game loop, i checked the ship against every asteroid. no CPU load issues.

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@hoorayimhelping yeah brah, I wrote Asteroids from scratch in C++ as a college graphics class project.

via web in reply to hoorayimhelping

DEVOPS_BORAT Financial of company is inverse proportion of number of newsletter it send.

via web (retweeted on 6:33 PM, Dec 6th, 2011 via web)

newsobserver An apparent bomb threat at the courthouse has delayed Michael Peterson’s hearing in #Durham: http://t.co/Z3337xmd

via TweetDeck (retweeted on 1:54 PM, Dec 6th, 2011 via web)

@gigq I’m asking on BEHALF of @ncpolicelogs :-P

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police blocking off several blocks around the durham courthouse… lots of activity. anybody know why?

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@emilepetrone Didn’t know you were so big; guess that explains why you had trouble keeping up with me on our SF tour :-P

via web in reply to emilepetrone

I’ve never felt so ashamed after purchasing my contribution to @bronto’s White Elephant Gift Exchange. It’s going to be a good year.

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As far as I can tell, NC is the only state that calls their Alcohol Law Enforcement division ALE. Somebody’s idea of a joke?

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Oatmeal When using a dating site I always stop and ask myself “Who would Jesus do?”

via TweetDeck (retweeted on 4:58 PM, Dec 5th, 2011 via web)

ncpolicelogs A Hickory man crashed into a mobile DWI lab at 3 AM Sunday morning. Officers suspect he was driving while impaired. http://t.co/acGTFqOS

via web (retweeted on 2:02 PM, Dec 5th, 2011 via web)

flyosity Free coffee at my local BP this morning. This makes up for the oil spill. Thanks guys!

via Twitter for iPhone (retweeted on 9:18 AM, Dec 2nd, 2011 via web)

DEVOPS_BORAT If your application is use HTTP and your company is not in cloudscape you need of protest! http://t.co/1od3Ajfa

via web (retweeted on 6:47 AM, Dec 2nd, 2011 via twicca)

RT @SethMacFarlane: Job-hunting tip: if you’re interviewing for a gang of cowboy bandits, bring your own bandana. They’ll think, “Hey, t …

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kentbrew As usual, @hblodget nails it: “Capitalism without bankruptcy is like Catholicism without hell.” http://t.co/KImZ3MfH

via web (retweeted on 3:51 PM, Dec 1st, 2011 via web)