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Akula

When HP, RIM or anyone else says "restructuring" they mean "massive layoffs". about 5 hours ago via MetroTwit
@chrisdejabet I haven't been able to find my case except on eBay. They don't sell it from the Maui Jim website. about 5 hours ago via MetroTwit in reply to chrisdejabet
Getting DRM audiobook from the library onto an iOS device is a horrendous experience. about 5 hours ago via MetroTwit
@chrisdejabet Funny that you have to spend upwards of $200 on Oakleys or Maui Jim in order to get a good case. about 6 hours ago via MetroTwit in reply to chrisdejabet
@chrisdejabet That's not a bad idea at all. about 6 hours ago via MetroTwit in reply to chrisdejabet
@chrisdejabet If you find a compact one let me know. I've looked for years. Would love to find something smaller. about 6 hours ago via MetroTwit in reply to chrisdejabet
@chrisdejabet The only case that hasn't broken within weeks is the Maui Jim sunglasses case. A bit large but very sturdy. about 7 hours ago via MetroTwit in reply to chrisdejabet
What are the chances that @Delta is following the flying adventures of @arrington? Who is speaking for or against your brand? about 7 hours ago via MetroTwit
@IngoL Exactly. You know what was going down, but it was so well acted. So few words said so much. about 19 hours ago via MetroTwit in reply to IngoL
@IngoL That last Stringer and Avon scene is chilling. So well done. about 19 hours ago via MetroTwit in reply to IngoL
@IngoL So many great characters and lines. Must watch again. about 19 hours ago via MetroTwit in reply to IngoL
@IngoL Loved the poke game Omar robs. "Wear it in health" :-) about 19 hours ago via MetroTwit in reply to IngoL
@IngoL Man, I hated that guy. about 19 hours ago via MetroTwit in reply to IngoL
@IngoL Not easy to answer. I heard so much about 4 which was awesome by loved #3 with Omar. Play between Avon and Stringer was my favorite. about 19 hours ago via MetroTwit in reply to IngoL
@IngoL Loved it. Best show I've seen. about 19 hours ago via MetroTwit in reply to IngoL
The Talk Show podcast just isn't the same quality without @danbenjamin about 20 hours ago via MetroTwit
@HeatherMBartlet I suspect you're good at darts depending on the number of bastards consumed. about 21 hours ago via MetroTwit in reply to HeatherMBartlet
Facebook buying Opera would be a bold move. No idea what it would mean. about 21 hours ago via MetroTwit
Playing the game, "Is is Micheal or Janet? with this set of pics: goo.gl/XPcKq about 22 hours ago via MetroTwit
I miss Proposition Joe and Omar. May need to start all over again. #theWire 5:44 PM May 25th via MetroTwit

Name Brett Nordquist
Location Auburn, WA
Web http://blog.nordq...
Bio Father of four. Love Mad Men, the Wire, racquetball, and basketball. I work for Puget Systems, a high end PC builder in Auburn, WA.