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Twitter Weekly Updates for 2010-03-08

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@makisvalencia tsk. sandali lang, hanapin ko lang si @ceejaymedel. hahahaha! Dontcha know, the best sked is GY @ HH? Hahaha! in reply to makisvalencia #
@makisvalencia at least pag mag take-home ka, meron kang mapapasaya. Bianx – masyado yata masaya sa shift mo – dapat palitan agad. haha! in reply to makisvalencia #
@makisvalencia andyan ka na rin lang eh, isabay mo na lang pag pasok mo next week. hahahaha in reply to makisvalencia #
@makisvalencia the tofu dip sounds yummy. How about a taste test? in reply to makisvalencia #
@jennytiu Maybe because Smart and Cure (aka Red Mobile) have fluctuating signals in your area. in reply to jennytiu #
Note to self: Bring needle and thread – you may need them some day. #
@PrincessAmry nag-iisip ka kasi ng cofi – ayan nagising ka tuloy. in reply to PrincessAmry #
@PrincessAmry Matulog ka na! in reply to PrincessAmry #
@djmotwister For purchases totaling P1,000.00 & UP, FREE SHIPPING to any location within Metro Manila (limited time only). http://www.motwister.com #
@djmotwister Hi, our team of 5 at the ofc want a shirt each but we cant go at same time (shifting skeds) Could we have someone get 5 for us? in reply to djmotwister #
@NightShadow05 guilty ba si baby boy kaya meron syang "right to privacy and silence" moment? in reply to NightShadow05 #
"Helmet Fail" – http://twlol.com/tw/?v7-41481 #lol #fail #
I don't feel well. Headache. Sobrang tulog yata kanina. #
@teeceegweys pwede na rin cupcake session with @makisvalencia. in reply to teeceegweys #
@teeceegweys "asa pa me" sa muffins ni @makisvalencia. mas madali naman yata bumili. sana. wishing and hoping. in reply to teeceegweys #
@NightShadow05 40? 30? 20? Zippo? I got lost in translation there. in reply to NightShadow05 #
@makisvalencia Cupcakes by Sonja please. @teeceegweys and I would surely love getting a box each from you. Southern Pecan Cupcake Pie. Yum! in reply to makisvalencia #
5,200 Australians bare all for photo shoot at Sydney Opera House – http://bit.ly/d0xwNC #
Wala daw sa mood gumawa ng muffins si @makisvalencia. Eh paano na yan? Mahirap na paliwanagan yan kay @teeceegweys #
@suzy899 http://twitpic.com/15zgpx – such pretty ladies. all the more reason to keep the radio stuck to @magic899 #

Be the first to comment - What do you think? Posted by Patrick - 8 March 2010 at 12:00 pm

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Twitter Weekly Updates for 2010-03-01

RT @abeolandres Canon’s EOS 550D has finally landed! http://bit.ly/bCNC4j #
March is Fire Prevention Month – please ensure that we are all proactive and aware at all times. Be safe always! #
@djmotwister email passwords? one of them is cCF92M5VL3Tw .The other one starts with a K and ends in an N, 8 letters, tagalog. in reply to djmotwister #
@JimAyson Thanks for the info, Jim. I'll be in Makati over the weekend and will definitely try their oyster omelettes. in reply to JimAyson #
@JimAyson I know of a place serving oyster omelette. A bit far from Legaspi Market though. Do tell if you do find one nearby.. in reply to JimAyson #
Pack up time. GY shift tomorrow. @PrincessAmry @NIghtShadow05 @teeceegweys @jenrebloragante #
@teeceegweys Isasampal daw ni @PrincessAmry ang kanyang dibdib… at na-shock si NightShadow05. #
As reported by the WWF the most endangered species are 1- Tiger; 2- Polar Bear; 3- Pacific Walrus. Follow @djmostwister & http://www.motwister.com #
Check this video out — We Are The World 25 For Haiti – Official Video http://youtu.be/Glny4jSciVI #
@teeceegweys Dapat meron nang kasamang baked pork chops talaga. RT @makisvalencia baked pork chops and banana nutella muffins for dinner! #
@makisvalencia Wala daw muffins??? Why-oh-why? Maybe we could remind you a bit pa. how about another stint at MM or HH? muffinsvalencia? #
@teeceegweys ibalik na si @makisvalencia sa HH para hindi makalimutan…. ang muffins? in reply to teeceegweys #
Follow the DJs of @Magic899! @djmotwister @mojojojo899 @gracelee899 @mia899 @cj899 @suzy899 @jessica_899 @andimanzano @boysnightout899 #
Follow Magic 89.9 DJ Mo Twister (@djmotwister) on Twitter! Check out his blog too – http://www.motwister.com #
The painting of Liberty Leading the People, by Eugène Delacroix, can be found in the Louvre, Paris, France. Follow @djmotwister on Twitter! #

Be the first to comment - What do you think? Posted by Patrick - 1 March 2010 at 12:00 pm

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Twitter Weekly Updates for 2010-03-01

RT @abeolandres Canon’s EOS 550D has finally landed! http://bit.ly/bCNC4j #
March is Fire Prevention Month – please ensure that we are all proactive and aware at all times. Be safe always! #
@djmotwister email passwords? one of them is cCF92M5VL3Tw .The other one starts with a K and ends in an N, 8 letters, tagalog. in reply to djmotwister #
@JimAyson Thanks for the info, Jim. I'll be in Makati over the weekend and will definitely try their oyster omelettes. in reply to JimAyson #
@JimAyson I know of a place serving oyster omelette. A bit far from Legaspi Market though. Do tell if you do find one nearby.. in reply to JimAyson #
Pack up time. GY shift tomorrow. @PrincessAmry @NIghtShadow05 @teeceegweys @jenrebloragante #
@teeceegweys Isasampal daw ni @PrincessAmry ang kanyang dibdib… at na-shock si NightShadow05. #
As reported by the WWF the most endangered species are 1- Tiger; 2- Polar Bear; 3- Pacific Walrus. Follow @djmostwister & http://www.motwister.com #
Check this video out — We Are The World 25 For Haiti – Official Video http://youtu.be/Glny4jSciVI #
@teeceegweys Dapat meron nang kasamang baked pork chops talaga. RT @makisvalencia baked pork chops and banana nutella muffins for dinner! #
@makisvalencia Wala daw muffins??? Why-oh-why? Maybe we could remind you a bit pa. how about another stint at MM or HH? muffinsvalencia? #
@teeceegweys ibalik na si @makisvalencia sa HH para hindi makalimutan…. ang muffins? in reply to teeceegweys #
Follow the DJs of @Magic899! @djmotwister @mojojojo899 @gracelee899 @mia899 @cj899 @suzy899 @jessica_899 @andimanzano @boysnightout899 #
Follow Magic 89.9 DJ Mo Twister (@djmotwister) on Twitter! Check out his blog too – http://www.motwister.com #
The painting of Liberty Leading the People, by Eugène Delacroix, can be found in the Louvre, Paris, France. Follow @djmotwister on Twitter! #

Be the first to comment - What do you think? Posted by Patrick - at 12:00 pm

Categories: Blog Tags: tweet, twitter

Twitter Weekly Updates for 2010-02-22

Just finished reformatting PC and installing Vista Ultimate. Next step – Win 7 Ultimate. #
Home by 2:30AM after being in Makati for 6 hours and Pasig for 4. Last stop: Starbucks. #
RT @crazyparents Crazy Things Parents Say – I had to post this – jessikahh http://bit.ly/5pW4By #
@teeceegweys MUFFINS! in reply to teeceegweys #
@makisvalencia Makis, kinalimutan nyo na ako sa usapang muffins nyo. Hmph. Magdala ka din sa HH, bawal ipa-route. @teeceegweys in reply to makisvalencia #
@teeceegweys If that's what I think it is – it's probably boredom galore. RT Why, what's with touchpoint? @NightShadow05 in reply to teeceegweys #
@NightShadow05 You're doing "the word" ? in reply to NightShadow05 #
@makisvalencia Bowling! Bowling! Bowling! Tara laro tayo. Time to clean 'em balls for use. But wala pa akong wrister. Hard to find here. in reply to makisvalencia #
@djmotwister The pic is that of Al Khaznehm popularly known as "the Treasury" in Petra, Jordan. Follow Mo here and at http://motwister.com in reply to djmotwister #
@NightShadow05 It does turn slowly… though sometimes too slow (when you need a fast-forward button). in reply to NightShadow05 #
I'm at 6750 (Ayala Ave., Makati City). http://4sq.com/adyxGj #
"u still luvs me" – http://twlol.com/tw/?v2-57804 #lol #dogs #
@windows7ako reward those who are early to answer tomorrow morning – or early to the venue tomorrow evening? in reply to windows7ako #
恭喜發財! #
RT @hackedirl So That’s What Happened Last Night – Hacked IRL http://bit.ly/byjs9R #
@makisvalencia ipaliwanag mo yan kay @teeceegweys! hahahaha. double batch ng muffins na yan ha. #
from baby boy: type ko lang maging caladryl ng kanyang buhay. (speaking about somebody…) @PrincessAmry @teeceegweys @NightShadow05 #
Keep following @djmotwister on Twitter! Read his blog too! http://www.motwister.com Great stuff, good times! #
@djmotwister Nokia is sometimes called aikon ("Nokia" backwards) by non-Nokia mobile phone users and by mobile software developers. in reply to djmotwister #
@makisvalencia Muffins! Yoohoo muffins! (Asan na yung wonderful deeeeeeeelish and pinagmamalaking muffins?) @teeceegweys #
saving to the cloud… http://bit.ly/ceqsZB via @AddToAny #
@NightShadow05 Paging @PrincessAmry! Baket nga ba hindi alam ni NS05 ito? @teeceegweys in reply to NightShadow05 #
@teeceegweys Paging @PrincessAmry – please proceed to Ortigas for the baked ziti delivery. in reply to teeceegweys #
Follow @djmotwister & http://www.motwister.com – interesting facts and trivia – you learn new things everyday! #
@djmotwister Jordan used 45 in his return bec 23 had been retired. The 45 was his number w/ the Barons & his High School baseball team also. #
@PrincessAmry Overwhelming! @NightShadow05 #
@makisvalencia muffins! in reply to makisvalencia #
I tried the baked ziti ni @PrincessAmry. You want? @NightShadow05 @teeceegweys #
The only thing that wakes you up faster than hot coffee is spilled hot coffee. #
Q: What is the most dangerous part of a car?
A: The nut that holds the steering wheel. #
@makisvalencia pero syempre I get a commission (in the form of muffins?) if you make a sale. in reply to makisvalencia #
@makisvalencia How about I recommend your muffins to others? You can sell to them. I'm a pretty good endorser. Taste test lang ang katapat. in reply to makisvalencia #
@makisvalencia I'll pass on the chops. But do bring muffins to work. Drop 'em off at HH. in reply to makisvalencia #
I'm at Telus (General Mc Arthur Ave, Quezon City). http://4sq.com/4Fc7PD #
I'm at MRT Araneta Center Cubao (EDSA, Aurora Blvd, Quezon City). http://4sq.com/9WW4dc #
I'm at SM Marikina (Marcos Highway, Marikina City). http://4sq.com/91AP6s #
I'm at marikina. http://4sq.com/9pcQeL #
#ad http://bit.ly/coHzJT Zenni Optical. High quality eyeglasses, durable and comfortable, at a price that is very reasonable. #

Be the first to comment - What do you think? Posted by Patrick - 22 February 2010 at 12:00 pm

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Twitter Weekly Updates for 2010-02-22

Just finished reformatting PC and installing Vista Ultimate. Next step – Win 7 Ultimate. #
Home by 2:30AM after being in Makati for 6 hours and Pasig for 4. Last stop: Starbucks. #
RT @crazyparents Crazy Things Parents Say – I had to post this – jessikahh http://bit.ly/5pW4By #
@teeceegweys MUFFINS! in reply to teeceegweys #
@makisvalencia Makis, kinalimutan nyo na ako sa usapang muffins nyo. Hmph. Magdala ka din sa HH, bawal ipa-route. @teeceegweys in reply to makisvalencia #
@teeceegweys If that's what I think it is – it's probably boredom galore. RT Why, what's with touchpoint? @NightShadow05 in reply to teeceegweys #
@NightShadow05 You're doing "the word" ? in reply to NightShadow05 #
@makisvalencia Bowling! Bowling! Bowling! Tara laro tayo. Time to clean 'em balls for use. But wala pa akong wrister. Hard to find here. in reply to makisvalencia #
@djmotwister The pic is that of Al Khaznehm popularly known as "the Treasury" in Petra, Jordan. Follow Mo here and at http://motwister.com in reply to djmotwister #
@NightShadow05 It does turn slowly… though sometimes too slow (when you need a fast-forward button). in reply to NightShadow05 #
I'm at 6750 (Ayala Ave., Makati City). http://4sq.com/adyxGj #
"u still luvs me" – http://twlol.com/tw/?v2-57804 #lol #dogs #
@windows7ako reward those who are early to answer tomorrow morning – or early to the venue tomorrow evening? in reply to windows7ako #
恭喜發財! #
RT @hackedirl So That’s What Happened Last Night – Hacked IRL http://bit.ly/byjs9R #
@makisvalencia ipaliwanag mo yan kay @teeceegweys! hahahaha. double batch ng muffins na yan ha. #
from baby boy: type ko lang maging caladryl ng kanyang buhay. (speaking about somebody…) @PrincessAmry @teeceegweys @NightShadow05 #
Keep following @djmotwister on Twitter! Read his blog too! http://www.motwister.com Great stuff, good times! #
@djmotwister Nokia is sometimes called aikon ("Nokia" backwards) by non-Nokia mobile phone users and by mobile software developers. in reply to djmotwister #
@makisvalencia Muffins! Yoohoo muffins! (Asan na yung wonderful deeeeeeeelish and pinagmamalaking muffins?) @teeceegweys #
saving to the cloud… http://bit.ly/ceqsZB via @AddToAny #
@NightShadow05 Paging @PrincessAmry! Baket nga ba hindi alam ni NS05 ito? @teeceegweys in reply to NightShadow05 #
@teeceegweys Paging @PrincessAmry – please proceed to Ortigas for the baked ziti delivery. in reply to teeceegweys #
Follow @djmotwister & http://www.motwister.com – interesting facts and trivia – you learn new things everyday! #
@djmotwister Jordan used 45 in his return bec 23 had been retired. The 45 was his number w/ the Barons & his High School baseball team also. #
@PrincessAmry Overwhelming! @NightShadow05 #
@makisvalencia muffins! in reply to makisvalencia #
I tried the baked ziti ni @PrincessAmry. You want? @NightShadow05 @teeceegweys #
The only thing that wakes you up faster than hot coffee is spilled hot coffee. #
Q: What is the most dangerous part of a car?
A: The nut that holds the steering wheel. #
@makisvalencia pero syempre I get a commission (in the form of muffins?) if you make a sale. in reply to makisvalencia #
@makisvalencia How about I recommend your muffins to others? You can sell to them. I'm a pretty good endorser. Taste test lang ang katapat. in reply to makisvalencia #
@makisvalencia I'll pass on the chops. But do bring muffins to work. Drop 'em off at HH. in reply to makisvalencia #
I'm at Telus (General Mc Arthur Ave, Quezon City). http://4sq.com/4Fc7PD #
I'm at MRT Araneta Center Cubao (EDSA, Aurora Blvd, Quezon City). http://4sq.com/9WW4dc #
I'm at SM Marikina (Marcos Highway, Marikina City). http://4sq.com/91AP6s #
I'm at marikina. http://4sq.com/9pcQeL #
#ad http://bit.ly/coHzJT Zenni Optical. High quality eyeglasses, durable and comfortable, at a price that is very reasonable. #

Be the first to comment - What do you think? Posted by Patrick - at 12:00 pm

Categories: Blog Tags: tweet, twitter

Draw Date: 11 February 2009

Prize: 201,473,805.60

(Approx US$4,359,017.75)

Winning Numbers: 05-16-48-29-38-10

Winner: ONE

Location: LUZON

CONGRRRRATULATIONS!

3 comments - What do you think? Posted by Patrick - 12 February 2010 at 4:57 am

Categories: Lotto, Philippines Tags: Super Lotto

Twitter Weekly Updates for 2010-02-08

@djmotwister should've been around 9pm – 915. Wasn't able to watch it on TV though. in reply to djmotwister #
@djmotwister as of last check at the PCSO site a few mins ago – PhP135,802,137.60. Could be higher as of draw time. in reply to djmotwister #
The first rule of holes: when you're in one, stop digging. #
http://www.motwister.com – Ranked #359 top website viewed in the Philippines. Go visit and enjoy! Add him up on twitter too! @djmotwister #
I'm at Park Square (Pasay Rd, btw South Dr & Theater Dr, Lungsod Makati). http://4sq.com/8taQye #
I'm at Greenbelt Park (Greenbelt Drive, San Lorenzo, Makati City). http://4sq.com/bIE5Xb #
I'm at The Landmark (Makati Ave, btw North Dr & West Dr, Lungsod Makati). http://4sq.com/8TlyOl #
I'm at Makati Shangri La (Ayala Ave, San Lorenzo, at Makati Ave, Makati). http://4sq.com/aTY1D2 #
Star Trek: The Next Generation – bloopers, suggestive shots put together (10 minutes) http://youtu.be/ReOw_2f4lpY #
Confirmed: Water has been found on Mars! http://www.urlesque.com/2010/02/05/water-on-mars/ via @urlesque #
RT @probablybadnews Probably Bad News: News fails, because journalism isn't dying fast enough. » Always Blaming The … http://bit.ly/aTMrCX #
RT @probablybadnews Probably Bad News: News fails, because journalism isn't dying fast enough. » It’s A Sad Fact http://bit.ly/cxFMxp #
"Guiseppe!!!" – http://twlol.com/tw/?v3-30448 #lol #news #
"Forget the gym, clothes, haircut, and car, guys." – http://twlol.com/tw/?v1-234119 #lol #ichc #
@djmotwister 4 missions for 2010, 1 in Feb, 1 in Apr, 2 in May. (Follow @djmotwister – http://www.motwister.com @NightShadow05 @teeceegweys) #
Follow @djmotwister – http://www.motwister.com #
@djmotwister Nokia is world's biggest computer (aka smartphone) maker in reply to djmotwister #
@PrincessAmry re dashboard – coming up. trying to remember kung merong happening sa last month. hahahaha in reply to PrincessAmry #
@NightShadow05 i wonder how long before @baby_boi gets his own twitter account? hehe. in reply to NightShadow05 #
@NightShadow05 try the late morning nescafe instead. No need to wait for baby_boi. in reply to NightShadow05 #
@mrsMaDz Sen Lacson probably feels that he won't be able to defend himself if he isn't alive anymore by the time the case proceeds. #
"Name Fail" – http://twlol.com/tw/?v7-39105 #lol #fail #
@juliusbabao it's natural for anyone who is being hunted to run away. self preservation, especially if there is a real threat to his life. in reply to juliusbabao #
QOTD: I work 40 hours a week to be this poor. #qotd #
QOTD: I started out with nothing… and I still have most of it left. #qotd #
@djmotwister 1 + 2 – (3 – 4 x (56 + 0.7) + 0.8) x 9 = 2010. Got my mind working harder on that. in reply to djmotwister #
Win GCs courtesy of Fully Booked! Visit http://winthegc.wordpress.com/2010/01/15/three-easy-steps-to-win/ for details #
Win an MSI Wind 3G netbook! Follow @abeolandres & @talk2globe. Join the YugaTech Giveaway: http://bit.ly/cWBn3M #thanks2globe #
@djmotwister I wouldn't change my earlier answer (you're 16th) since your trivia question came out when there were no changes yet. #
@djmotwister I just learned you're ranked 16th on the most followers list (35,580 as reported by spot.ph). Congrats! Great trivia question! in reply to djmotwister #
Riding on a current issue to make waves again? http://ph.news.yahoo.com/abs/20100201/tph-baywalk-bodies-plan-to-sue-cebu-paci-85c5a6c.html #
@boysnightout899 my first – almost 2 hrs. hindi sanay, i got leg cramps. too long for me. couldn't get up to walk. stewardesses wont let me. in reply to boysnightout899 #
Support Earth Hour, add a #twibbon to your avatar now! – http://bit.ly/cQoWam #
@djmotwister Your first twitter follower was guillermo1972. #

Be the first to comment - What do you think? Posted by Patrick - 7 February 2010 at 11:59 pm

Categories: Blog Tags: tweet, twitter

Prize:

P153,095,252.40

(approximately US$ 3,295,205.67)

Winning Combination (in any order):

03-27-38-35-14-25

Winner: NONE

Let’s try again next week!

1 comment - What do you think? Posted by Patrick - at 11:29 pm

Categories: Lotto, Philippines Tags: February 7, PCSO, Super Lotto

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Draw Date: 11 February 2009

Prize: 201,473,805.60

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Winning Numbers: 05-16-48-29-38-10

Winner: ONE

Location: LUZON

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