From Twitter 01-20-2010 « BritCrit's Media Diet

From Twitter 01-20-2010

03:27:06: What is the impact of ads on your site? @JaymFriedman new post http://tr.im/KTlg 41% of Americans avoid sites due to intrusive ads
11:28:02: Shared: 2011 Mini Crossover / Countryman – Images Leaked http://bit.ly/6ZzABd
11:28:03: Shared: GM challenges Ford to heavy-duty pickup tug of war http://bit.ly/8C7KkQ

2010: 01/21
POSTED BY: Ian
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Ian Cunningham

Let me start with saying this is a personal blog. That said, I'm an admitted news junkie. If it has anything to do with Ads, Marketing, Politics, Causes or Cars I'm interested. When I find something interesting that might be worth a glance, I'll tweet it and link it.

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Leaving Atlanta heading back to Dallas, looking forward to getting home. 1 day ago
I'm at Atlanta-Hartsfield International Airport (ATL) ✈ (6000 North Terminal Parkway, Atlanta) w/ 85 others. http://4sq.com/aAGEw8 1 day ago
I'm at MSP Airport - Terminal 2 (Humphrey) (7150 Humphrey Dr, Minneapolis) w/ 3 others. http://4sq.com/3IhhSn 1 day ago
Lots of food on sticks (@ 2010 Minnesota State Fair w/ 63 others) 1 day ago
Shared: Android mobile web usage climbing while others fall http://bit.ly/b57bCZ 1 day ago
Yes, visiting minneapolis from dallas and going to country bar.Someone had a sense of humor. (@ Toby Keith's I Love This Bar & Grill) 2 days ago
Cooking smores at galaxy drive in... no really smores at a drive in (@ Galaxy Drive In) http://4sq.com/5NzN5Q 2 days ago
Only sake brewery in United States, trying sake flight (@ Moto-i) http://4sq.com/YSzha 2 days ago
Just finished longest nonstop run of the year 3.5 miles. My vibrams haven't crippled me yet, also think I'm addicted to Sobe life water. 2 days ago
Enjoying $0.50 bowling and breakfast, actually playing well (@ Park Tavern Lounge & Lanes) http://4sq.com/3ehrBw 2 days ago

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