Twitter Week in Review

RT @robhahn: i hate hate hate HATE HATE syncing contacts across multiple accounts & machines… [Sell your soul to the Google] #
RT @ChadRatliff: "Everybody is to blame–parents, students, educational establishment, government leaders, (cont) https://tl.gd/2vscgh #
@TBoard Exported? You(r site) moving? in reply to TBoard #
Having an all-too-rare family day today. Only a wee bit of real estate stuff, ending with my soccer game tonight. #
@joemeade @steinarknutsen I saw one of those yesterday in my neighborhood. Very scary-looking. in reply to joemeade #
@AndyKaufman It's a pretty safe conclusion that in today's world the only safe, private conversations are the ones not had. in reply to AndyKaufman #
@aimeefausser yep. The Corner seems to have lost its summer slow-down as of this week. in reply to aimeefausser #
@gingerw Thank you by the way. #
Got the wife a DroidX. Suggestions for apps? #
Struggling with something I've never dealt with in my entire career. If only real estate were just about the land, house, etc … #
RT @nobuhata: New home sales were unaffected by tax credit~Yun. #ls10 #ypnsummit [New as in new construction?] #
@BeeRealty are they changing any of the guidelines re: Calls to Action? Specifically re: brokerage size? in reply to BeeRealty #
RT @TheOnion: American Voices: Joblessness Not A Factor In Stimulus Money https://onion.com/9mnRrH (no longer available) [b/t Onion & Daily Show, who needs MSM?] #
@SCREALTORS Did you ever link to thr CTA policy change re: brokerage size? in reply to SCREALTORS #
@ktgeek @NRVLiving and now I have "The Gambler" stuck in my head. in reply to ktgeek #
RT @NRVLiving: Sometimes, in a real estate transaction, the best thing to do is walk away. Thankfully, my buyer seems to understand that. #
RT @1070WINA: Brian Wheeler Resigns From Albemarle School Board https://easyuri.com/c7fcf (no longer available) [wow. Too bad] #
RT @jcunwired: @davewiner Cville is a great community. Lots active in social space, should you ever return a (cont) https://tl.gd/2ui846 #
RT @respres: Remembering Joe Ferrara via @billlublin http://rereflections.com/2010/08/05/remembering-joe-ferrara/ #
I'm liking this "kid w/ learner's permit needs to drive." I've eaten good breakfasts this week while being driven to town. #
@FredAnderson have an hour tonight? in reply to FredAnderson #
Bing's maps may be better, but Google allows much easier embedding of maps. #
Inbox 8751. Take that, Inbox Zero! #
RT @WhatTheyKnow: Google CEO: If I look at enough of your messaging and location, and use AI, I can predict (cont) https://tl.gd/2u497c #
@robhahn I don't know the solution, but the current system is broken beyond repair in reply to robhahn #
@robhahn A great question. Congress is broken. http://www.newyorker.com/reporting/2010/08/09/100809fa_fact_packer?currentPage=all#ixzz0vY0UxHu9 (no longer available) People are apathetic/ignorant. Judicial is perceived to biased. in reply to robhahn #
@robhahn I trust the majority of voters to do more research before voting than before choosing what to Tivo or whether to buy a house in reply to robhahn #
@robhahn in fairness, do you really trust the majority of voters? To be informed, thoughtful & competent? in reply to robhahn #
RT @1000wattbrian: Restaurants don't call me an "eater" – why does real estate call me a "buyer" or "Seller?" #
I'm at Eppie's (412 E. Main St., Charlottesville). https://4sq.com/dhgnVe #
Talking to Google Apps support. Email is wonky. #
Looking at the most egregious violation of Realtor/real estate agent marketing/lack of disclosure/misleading info I've ever seen. #
@justincbeck I'd much rather have a Japanese place than a Denny's. Wouldn't go to either, but if I'm rathering … #GoldenCorral in reply to justincbeck #
@vablood I've tried to give blood 4x in past month & have been unable to. Too busy, phones not working, mixed up bags, inconvenient hours in reply to vablood #
Just saw a sign on the old Golden Corral: "Hibachi Bar&Grill." I thought that was going to be Denny's. #
Sad, depressed, indifferent, apathetic. Congress is Broken; We Need to Start Over. https://post.ly/qCDk #
Obamacare Only Looks Worse Upon Further Review: Kevin Hassett – Bloomberg https://post.ly/qC9n #
RT @TomRoyce: Our future Health Care System – http://www.house.gov/brady/pdf/Obamacare_Chart.pdf (no longer available) – Do not look at until you have had your coffee. [It's all free, right?] #
Wondering what if. What if Google bought Wal-mart? #
RT @Ribeezie: A Look Back at the Last 5 Years in Blogging – https://su.pr/2XEPU0 (no longer available) #
RT @latimestot: Letterman: Well, Pres Obama has stimulated one part of the nation's economy. Alcohol consumption is up #
@gregslateragent better to start oil conservation smaller; like the soccer mom idling her car w/ AC running today. For 30 minutes. in reply to gregslateragent #
RT @TomRoyce: @PhxREguy @JimDuncan We are not the right constituency. #goinggalt [gonna drive me to drink early] #
@TomRoyce @PhxREguy the majority of the complacent, ignorant get what they deserve (or more), but what about those of us who aren't? in reply to TomRoyce #
@PhxREguy I'd wager more Americans know Favre's retiring, Clinton got married but don't know who's getting confirmed to SCOTUS in reply to PhxREguy #
RT @robhahn: I now believe that Federal regulation of real estate agents is well on its way… just a matter of time [mind bending] #
RT @alexismadrigal: What's it mean that the spill was less than 1% of our annual oil consumption?We have to deal with the system,not just BP #
RT @terek55: RT @chris_stover "You have enemies? Good. That means you've stood up for something in your life." — Winston Churchill #
.@jaemery a lot would depend on consumers' willingness/ability to pay for actual services rather than strict contingency basis. in reply to jaemery #
RT @jaemery: So what would a brokerage look like that based commission split no just on volume, but on quality of the work? #
RT @mattdollinger: New requirement for real estate professionals – Passion – cuz if u don't love your job your clients will suffer. #
Status quo is perpetuated by bureaucracy & inertia as much as by intent. #
@tlinkous mind following me? I have a DM for you. #
@SarahStelmok ha. I'm at VAR discussing legislative matters. Mind-numbing frustration. Bureaucracy rules. in reply to SarahStelmok #
There are so many levels, hurdles, politics,to legislatively raising the real estate agent bar that actually raising the bar is impossible #
Are real estate agents professional? (In Pennsylvania) https://post.ly/pswj #
2 closings tomorrow with same lender; he leaves town w/o telling anyone. We learn about it thanks to his autoresponder. #
Pay to play sports in Albemarle County Schools https://post.ly/prlv #
Early indications are that "leadership" may once again be the roadblock. #
Home-Resale Fees – Seemingly a Very Terrible Idea https://post.ly/pqh1 #
Inception was quite good. Coulda done w/o 30 minutes of commercials though. #
@cvcvo @jbouie healthy, respectful conflict is good and educational when approached with open minds. 🙂 in reply to cvcvo #
@jbouie @cvcvo Resources spent assessing fault are misused resources better spent on finding solutions. It's a politician's game in reply to jbouie #
@jbouie @cvcvo the traveling circus this year celebrating various stimuli & pundits insisting the recession is over. Ignoring deficit also. in reply to jbouie #
@cvcvo @jbouie Fault matters less than the fact that the recession persists, despite politicians' statements that it doesn't. in reply to cvcvo #
The thing with starting to show houses at 3:30: I need a cup of coffee first. Silly routine. #
@mattdollinger realistically, how many real estate bloggers are this invested in the medium/craft? (Fewer than take RE as earnestly) in reply to mattdollinger #
Opting out of online tracking preferences, trying to maintain some semblance of privacy. http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748703999304575399041849931612.html?mod=WSJ_article_RecentColumns_WhatTheyKnow #

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