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List of UK retailers on Twitter – where are the real big boys?

Thanks to Graham Charlton from eConsultancy for this list

(tags: twitter retail)
Obama picks US information chief – $79bn budget! Nice…

US President Barack Obama has named Vivek Kundra as his chief information officer.

(tags: government obama)
Twitter closes SMS spoofing hole

Twitter has closed an SMS spoofing security hole which, until Wednesday night, left accounts open to being hijacked. The vulnerability was due to an authentication weakness that allowed anyone who knew a user's mobile number to spoof their messages, provided that the user's mobile number was set up to post and receive Twitter messages.

(tags: twitter)
Sky News appoints Twitter correspondent… |

(tags: twitter)
Facebook is the UK's most searched for brand

Facebook was the most searched for brand in the last part of 2008 according to internet traffic analyst Hitwise, receiving 52% more searches than second-placed YouTube.

(tags: facebook branding)
Facebook takes on Twitter as it re-jigs profiles for celebs and charities

Facebook has made changes to its status update and the pages used by famous musicians, TV stars and politicians, allowing them to broadcast messages to their fans.

(tags: facebook twitter celebrity)

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en: Do people talk to u like u are slow in commercials on purpose or am I imagining this? 07/02/09 06:07pm
en: the confessional is opening, I know you've been misbehavin'. what's your secret? text 7194660218 or direct msg me! 07/02/09 06:07pm
en: @desroches Agree with miss @kate_day. Luck or no luck, skill would have to be a large contributing factor. Take the compliment sir! ;) 07/02/09 06:07pm
en: has officially closed. For catering, baked orders, or just to say "hi",email us at MartisBayouCafe@gmail.com 07/02/09 06:07pm
en: @cretmeister Virgilio or Vitiligo? I'm sure I'm not the first to make that bad joke, but sometimes you gotta go for the obvious... 07/02/09 06:07pm
ja: 児童ポルノ追放へ“三つの挑戦”：ニュー 07/02/09 06:07pm
en: @bradshorr Have I been dense all this time or did you just change your avatar? 07/02/09 06:07pm
en: Dear Mr. @twitter are you goin to remove my spam followers? Or do I have to call ghostbusters 07/02/09 06:07pm
en: @vc27 dude, thats so awesome...how funny. Is that the killers cd or the band this day and age? 07/02/09 06:07pm
en: I don't know if it's a bird or one of those tiny machines that makes bird noises to keep birds away but whatever it is the constant chirping 07/02/09 06:07pm
en: Hmm... very light day today, does this mean it will be easy or drag by? I'm going to guess it drags, stay tuned for the riveting update! 07/02/09 06:07pm
en: If the Raps sign Lee or Ariza , Kleiza and Delfino can they trade Hump for Keyon Dooling to shore up the PG spot? 07/02/09 06:07pm
en: Checked my @flickr account & it says it was reviewed as safe by staff. Damn, I was going for "menace 2 society" or at least "loose 07/02/09 06:07pm
: Has to be Trap Door or Dungeon Master 07/02/09 06:07pm
en: long day ahead.. would appreciate starbucks or a red bull around 2pm.. thanks! 07/02/09 06:07pm
en: @MissJia There's something strangely ironic about Soulja Boy complaining about how the industry is changing or dying..... 07/02/09 06:07pm
en: @andyclemmensen you boys are fighting tonight haha reow! jk is shaub serioulsy sick? Or is just getting outve the dirty work?? 07/02/09 06:07pm
pt: @tomasrestrepo or Ents 07/02/09 06:07pm
en: grey or white or black hmmm i think i'm going for the white today ! 07/02/09 06:07pm
en: @missbr0okelin here too...I am whiter than a ghost...or vampire LOL. where is the sun? I want some tan lines damn it! lol 07/02/09 06:07pm
en: I want a rich user shell. Something where I can type "less text.html" and see it rendered in the terminal. Or "cat img.jpg" and se 07/02/09 06:07pm
en: it's like it's raining #moonfruit on twitter or something 07/02/09 06:07pm
en: right. Bed. Blog done. docos watched. Nick Cave book to finish in the morning, or over the weekend... 07/02/09 06:07pm
en: 1 set down , unbelievable, Serena must be injured or somthing 07/02/09 06:07pm
en: @davidmerrifield At home or office? Good luck with the day. Too hot to be without electricity. 07/02/09 06:07pm
en: @Decemberrr okay well maybe then it just happened to be every time I went to your twitter profile or wtv. 07/02/09 06:07pm
en: Currently working..or am i? Blahh....feel like ima accomplish alot todayy...going home and making a fyia new cd. 07/02/09 06:07pm
en: If you or someone you know that is interested in buying a foreclosure in Coronado, CA give me a call! http://budurl.com/4sale 07/02/09 06:07pm
en: is it me or is everyone dying lately? one trend i'm glad to not be a part of 07/02/09 06:07pm
en: :: we've said it earlier in the tournament :: Serena does not look 100% focussed or match fit at #wimbledon #tennis 07/02/09 06:07pm
en: I need to take my mind off something....oh wait, I just did. or is it? Aww, man I can't think straight. Don't bother me, head! 07/02/09 06:07pm
en: @gimmeapuck What's the average humidity level around there in the summer? 'Cause 101 can either be awesome or not awesome 07/02/09 06:07pm
en: @Jogosity Yep. That just means this PSU could power a more demanding device, not that it will provide too strong a current or 'owt. 07/02/09 06:07pm
en: Altruistic - Used to describe selflessness or unselfish concern for the welfare of others http://ff.im/4I5oQ 07/02/09 06:07pm
en: @Davey_the_Dave the match or the grunting?! :-) 07/02/09 06:07pm
en: [Immigration]You have been committing adultery and now seeking to legalize or solemnize that illicit relationship products.... Sure you can 07/02/09 06:07pm
en: @sjumilakliv Do you pour the water or just hold it there in your cleavage? 07/02/09 06:07pm
en: Might finally get his tongue pierced. I've been wanting I'm tongue pierced since I was like 8 or 9. Yes, I was a slut then..lol Jp 07/02/09 06:07pm
en: It looks alright. Whether it tastes or IS alright depends on whether @istayedwoke ends up in the clinic, or not. http://mypict.me/75WW 07/02/09 06:07pm
en: is lonely and not tired at all and it is 1100pm and everyone on the earth who i care about is either asleep, dead or not near me. 07/02/09 06:07pm
en: No govt program ever runs efficiently or successfully. It only becomes a money drain. People who want to trust govt don't face facts. 07/02/09 06:07pm
en: @theOJG listened to the first minute or so and agree, could not listen to the rest. 07/02/09 06:07pm
en: Do include guards in C header files work across multiple files or just against multiple inclusion in a single file? 07/02/09 06:07pm
en: I don't have superior intelligence or faultless looks... I only succeeded because I was still working after everyone else went to sleep. 07/02/09 06:06pm
en: @Iyona_D I'm sure they keep u busy with tweets u follow 270 people if everyone does 2 or 3 your set for the day lol 07/02/09 06:06pm
en: Found a DVD in the fridge this morning. Either I sleepwalk or my dvd player had a late night snack 07/02/09 06:06pm
en: @infobunny or is it post it porn? Intriguing debate. 07/02/09 06:06pm
en: I'm totally ready for someone to invent rocket shoes or rocket packs or anything that gets me out of rush-hour traffic 07/02/09 06:06pm
en: @EnglishKate Go swimmin'. Or come here - it's chilly. Air con is too efficient and I am wearing my jumper. Or think about ice. That is all. 07/02/09 06:06pm
en: my sore throat is like gone WOO!!! .... stil a lil cough tho ..... hopeing it will be fully gone by tom or day after.... 07/02/09 06:06pm
en: You won’t find rain drops on roses or whiskers on kittens; but you will find a few of our favorite dinosaur items. http://tinyurl.com/mrrd3z 07/02/09 06:06pm
en: @zeeyulo It's not the anime version. It's the drama/live action series. I download or watch online. =) 07/02/09 06:06pm
en: Wondering why, Michael Jackson's will is getting more airplay than the brutality in Iran. Or should I know better? 07/02/09 06:06pm
en: @allchornr Nice. do you have a light in that "tablet" ( :p ) of yours, or is it just the box? 07/02/09 06:06pm
en: @rxtmr @chicogarcia Top 10 Topic suggestion: Most Memorable Celebrity Encounters, whether be good or bad... thanks! 07/02/09 06:06pm
en: Just started Fake ID. So far so much better than The Follower. I miss Crime and not "Suspense" or "Thrillers". 07/02/09 06:06pm
en: @aparkerdesign oh man...couldn't we pick a theme that is a little less depressing..like unrequited love or puppies dying?? 07/02/09 06:06pm
en: @cherissita I'm going to keep praying for all involved, even the dad and others who just want money or evil desires! 07/02/09 06:06pm
en: @airahelen Why not take on a new craft? Learn to knitt? Or do some oragami's. 07/02/09 06:06pm
en: Who could eat a 1/3 of a deck or cards of chicken? Correction: who older than 10 is satisfied with a 1/3 of a deck of cards of chicken? 07/02/09 06:06pm
en: @fustar or cut off their Heraldicks. 07/02/09 06:06pm
en: @jilliancyork Is it raining or something ? :/ 07/02/09 06:06pm
en: @Dragnim Chris told me. i trust u'll b guests at Hotel Hunter cos u wouldn't wanna hurt my feewings (or Hunter's—he's the 1 to watch out 4). 07/02/09 06:06pm
es: Can't decide. Big League Chew or Bazooka Joe.? 07/02/09 06:06pm
en: I feel like I should be drinking hot chocolate and doing xmas shopping or something that matches this weather. 07/02/09 06:06pm
en: RT @PracnaOnMain: Come visit Bree Ann from 4-5pm today & get one FREE Bell's Oberon or Bell's Two Hearted beer. #minneapolis #tcfood Pls RT! 07/02/09 06:06pm
en: new house! new house! new house! yey!!! gotta visit our new house..or maybe ill spend the nyt there..g2g.. 07/02/09 06:06pm
en: @brutalily i listened to ur Twitvoice mess, u're not from USA or England? Where are u from? 07/02/09 06:06pm
en: common monsoon season - are we gonna start this thing or what??? 07/02/09 06:06pm
en: @ManMadeMoon Looks like a long trip to either Glasgow or Newcastle for me :-( 07/02/09 06:06pm
nl: cake or #moonfruit 07/02/09 06:06pm
en: @Lizloz Maybe they're looking for an investment property? Or have loads of friends over stay all the time? 07/02/09 06:06pm
en: Looking for something to do 2nite? Fireworks @ World Golf Village(www.wgv.com) or live music @ Omni Pool Party (www.MakeASceneDowntown.com) 07/02/09 06:06pm
en: @hotpatooties Have a look at http://tinyurl.com/kwr3df they have some pretty good places. Or here is fab http://tinyurl.com/npa4c4 07/02/09 06:06pm
en: Frank Ribery to l'equipe " Real or nothing!!!" 07/02/09 06:06pm
en: @eviehagood view My Timeline or look for the yellow ones. The feed gets way overwhelming! 07/02/09 06:06pm
en: Way tooo early to be up. Someone give me some Ambien or Lunesta! Stat! 07/02/09 06:06pm
en: @charlybarly3000 Do you do work? Or just enjoy the Sun all day? 07/02/09 06:06pm
en: Listening to FTP's Moneyland Terrapin, get yours soon. Yeah get it tonight or tomorrow 07/02/09 06:06pm
en: @maurae Hey love, you're up early. Or are you STILL up? XD 07/02/09 06:06pm
en: RT @Care2Green: Suffering Loneliness or Loss? Try a Heart Meditation http://tinyurl.com/kw3q7m 07/02/09 06:06pm
en: I shouldn't have spent all night salivating about whether or not to order truffle butter online. 07/02/09 06:06pm
en: It's Thursday! Only 9 hours to knit night, where I will attempt to pick up a billion stitches on the Batshawl. Or just knit a sock. #fb 07/02/09 06:06pm
en: @herecomeslucy Yes, or a portmanteau! Yet I can't help wondering if the hosts will keep the activities separate. 07/02/09 06:06pm
en: @tylercurtis Yeah. Listen to Pops. Or head to Rothbury. ha. 07/02/09 06:06pm
en: @penixtissue probably just one or two; it's the last day of the work week 07/02/09 06:06pm
en: @jaybranch hot and fat - sounds like a sausage - yeah i need to lose some pork or i will roast - air con at the corner shop was nice 07/02/09 06:06pm
en: @SnarkySharky Change a word or two...will that help? 07/02/09 06:06pm
en: Amber is going massive stir-crazy. Or probably crazy, sans the stir. Stirring takes too much effort. At least she still thinks she's funny.. 07/02/09 06:06pm
en: Either Delta is calling in a favor from Wonder Woman or we're not taking off on time. 07/02/09 06:06pm
en: @boomtopper well then you can run the first place winner, the BRILLIANT "Jesus Christ Motocross." Not that it totally rules or anything. 07/02/09 06:06pm
en: @Wossy its not nice! shes right, no one wants or needs to a half naked man walking the streets! 07/02/09 06:06pm
en: @LexiePixie Thanks for the Retweet Love, hope all is going good with you, I feel like we never get to tweet or blip anymore :) 07/02/09 06:06pm
en: Weak research or US-focus saw #MrsSlocombesPussy spam? http://tr.im/qC0i http://tr.im/qC0h Culture-specific, for sure 07/02/09 06:06pm
en: o u c h, is it worse to be tortured by someone you like or someone you hate? 07/02/09 06:06pm
en: "The average person is more intersted in his or her own name than all the other names on earth put tgthr" D Carngie 07/02/09 06:06pm