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Tweetversations Twitter List for June 25-July 2, 2010

Are you famous this week?

@MrsMickle75 @anidoll @jamie_montreal @missbrittnic @tweetlistapp @cdiaz218 @whrrl @chillicheez @richardhyland @reneerm @bradmilner @iphonaddict @sierradavis @tweetingsapp @rycoco @thasportschick @janesingh @splenitis @textie @clayrussell @tristanrose @limsteve @seeegs @brosan @hennartonline @oxonassassin @jnaeraeshele @shauntfrankel @shafiqshariff @christinerobyn @lissisblissx @lindsay_faith @heathermeeker @poordoor @msmonogram @technog33k @kmueller62 @airport_girl @leahbettinger @debbos @christromp @mmmeghan @thekdotcom @jesslynham @msbcool @aggielandgh @brookehaskins @graffaxpa @ootunes @eternallife_ @crystalduff

You're on this list if you interacted with me on Twitter this week!

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Myrtle Beach Sunrise

This pic was taken at sunrise on 23 May 2010.

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Various Pics from South Carolina Vacation

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Whrrl for iPhone Tutorial Video

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Why I Choose Whrrl over Foursquare and Gowalla

I think it's safe to say Foursquare has more users than Whrrl and it's possible that even Gowalla has more users than Whrrl. Also, the last I checked more people use Windows O/S than Mac O/S. Does that mean Windows O/S is better than Mac O/S? Definitely not! It's the same way I feel about Foursquare vs. Whrrl. Foursquare has more users, but in my opinion, Whrrl is a MUCH better service.

Things I like about Whrrl:

1. Privacy - There are several ways to check into locations. "Just Me, Trusted Friends, Friends, and Public." That's right. When you add friends on Whrrl you can add them to as "friends" or "trusted friends." If I have close friends and I don't mind them seeing where I'm located, I can add them as trusted friends, and when I check in to a location I can broadcast it to ONLY my trusted friends group. I can similarly check in using "Just Me" and only I'd see my check in.

Another privacy related option available with Whrrl is ability to create locations that's aren't shown on a map. This is a good option if you want to create your house location, but don't want it to be plotted on a map.

2. Comments/Photos - Every check in is a chance to interact with friends and strangers. That's because you AND other people can add comments and photos to your check in. Plus, other people can check into the same place as you and their pictures and comments are automatically added to your "story" for that check in.

3. Recommendations - Recently, Whrrl started giving a ton of points for submitting recommendations at your check ins. Not only do you get points for your recommendations, but if other Whrrl users decide they want to do your recommendation and/or have done your recommendation you'll get extra points each time they tap the "Want To" or "Did It" button on your recommendations.

4. Weekly Influence Leaderboard - Your Check-in, Inspired, and Recommendation point totals are tracked each week on the Influence leaderboard. It's similar to the weekly leaderboard on Foursqure.

5. Great Customer Service - I've asked Whrrl customer service representatives (@whrrl on Twitter) numerous questions and they've ALWAYS responded in a timely fashion. Foursquare has grown so big they make you sign up for an extra web site to ask questions. That's not cool Foursquare. iPhone app customer service goes a long way for me and Whrrl does a great job.

There are other little things that make Whrrl extremely cool. Like when the push notification for friends pop up and it lists how many miles away your friend's check in is from your current check in. On Foursquare I think you only receive push notifications when local friends check in. On Whrrl you can pick and choose who you want to receive push notifications from.

Personal Note - Because of the brilliant way in which Whrrl is setup for check ins, I decided to document my entire two week vacation/wedding/honeymoon. You can view these check ins by searching for #MKwedding or click this link http://whrrl.com/search?q=%23mkwedding&wref=search_location_txt

I hope this blog post sways at least a few people to give Whrrl a Whrrl! It's FREE! Download it today!

I HIGHLY recommend these Whrrl tutorials: http://faq.whrrl.com/tutorials/. They do a much better job at describing Whrrl because the tutorials were professionally made by Whrrl.

Please leave comments. I look forward to hearing your opinions.

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Weekly SITREP (28 June-4 July 10)

Currently...motivating myself to go to the gym.

Tonight...I'm praying for rain, so I don't have to play golf. Also, South Carolina plays game 1 of the College World Series finals against UCLA. GO GAMECOCKS!

Tuesday...South Carolina plays game 2 of College World Series final.

Wednesday...if necessary, South Carolina plays tiebreaker game of College World Series finals.

Thursday...marks 147th anniversary of the beginning of the Battle of Gettysburg. (1 July 1863)

Saturday...was the original date Krystal and I were going to get married. We had planned on getting married in Gettysburg on the southern portion of the battlefield. Ended up changing location to Myrtle Beach, South Carolina and it was wonderful! Wedding took place on 22 May 2010.

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Google Opt Out Feature Lets Users Protect Privacy by Moving to Remote Village

Google Opt Out Feature Lets Users Protect Privacy By Moving To Remote Village

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Need to Go Back to the Gym!

I desperately need to start going back to the gym. I'm fortunate to have a job that allows me to take an hour break each day to go to the gym and work out. Before taking a two week vacation to Myrtle Beach, I was taking advantage of this great arrangement, but since I've been back I've totally been a slacker.

The other day I downloaded an iPhone app called Streaks. It'll allow me to keep track of how many days in a row I go to the gym. I created a "No Soda" streak calendar the other day and so far it seems like I can only go without a soda one out of two days.

Quick review time:

1. Need to go back to the gym.

2. Need to lay off the soda.

3. Don't be a slacker!

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Current iPhone 4 Home Screen

It's constantly changing. Comments are welcome.

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Introducing My New Razor

It's so shiny and the advertising hooked me. It kind of looks like a cylon razor!

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