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  • cats, bad photoshop & @jamesfranco = awesome.

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    Love James Franco's Profile picture on Twitter!

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  • google rolls out new search tool for recipes.

    • 26 Feb 2011
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    Thumbs up for this roll out! Already hungry for some new ideas!

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  • definition of shanachie.

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    shan·a·chie  (shn-k) also sen·na·chie (sn-)
    n. Chiefly Scots
    A skilled teller of tales or legends, especially Gaelic ones.
    via thefreedictionary.com

    Anyone ever heard of this word? I haven't, but I think it describes me well.

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  • top geeky fonts!

    • 13 Feb 2011
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    Top 25 Geekiest Free Fonts (And Where You Can Get Them) from Free Geekery 

    There are thousands of familiar fonts out there if you think about it. From beverages (everyone knows the Coca-Cola font) to rock bands (AC/DC, for instance), you can use a famous font for just about anything and people will instantly recognize where it’s from. This can be a lot of fun for geeks, especially if you have a project you want to customize, such as a blog entry about Lord of the Rings (Elvish script, anyone?) or a birthday invitation with a superhero theme. Listed below are 25 of the geekiest free fonts available for download.

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      Topping the list is the Star Trek font from the original series. It made the number one spot because geeks love Star Trek. It’s a scientfic fact. But before you segue into a “Kirk vs Picard” debate, rest assured that there are many other Trek fonts where this came from— including alien languages. So for those of you who are brushing up on your Klingon or Cardassian, you are in luck.

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      Star Wars fans are just as enthusiastic as Trekkies, so this font should interest a lot of geeks. The style is based on the classic 1977 logo from A New Hope that is still being used today on, well, everything. This is easily one of the most recognizable fonts in movie history and is recommended if you feel like traveling to a galaxy far, far away.

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      Yes, the most successful sci-fi franchises have the word “star” in the title. Originally a major motion picture, Stargate then became Stargate SG-1, the longest running sci-fi series of all time. We’re not sure what the technical term is for the circle above the “A”, but it is a cool font, nonetheless.

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      This is a no-frills typewriter font that geeks everywhere should recognize. Each episode of the X-Files used this font for the credits, as well as the Law & Order-esque subtitles that accompanied major scene changes.

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      Harry Potter has become a multimedia phenomenon, making creator J.K. Rowling the richest woman in England. Due to popular demand, this font was created to mimic the same used for both the books and the films. Fashioned to look whimsical, the “P” appears like a lightning bolt, similar to the scar on Harry Potter’s forehead.

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      Like Stargate SG-1, Buffy the Vampire Slayer was a wildly popular series based on a mediocre film. This font, the same used for the show’s opening title and official merchandise, looks like dripping blood. It serves as a great multi-purpose font, as it could be used for anything Halloween or horror-related.

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      You can’t have a Buffy font without the Angel font. Angel, the Buffy the Vampire Slayer spin-off series, respectably held its own for five seasons. This is the stylized font used in the opening title sequence of the show. It’s not as bold as the dripping blood on the Buffy font, but fans will definitely recognize it.

       

       

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      For children of the 1980s, this film is still considered a favorite. In fact, its cult status has recently prompted director Richard Donner and producer Steven Spielberg to write a Broadway musical based on the movie. The Goonies’ title logo, particularly the skull above the “I”, is still recognized by people over twenty years after the film’s release.

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      Goth geeks will love this Crow font, based on the title logo from James O’Barr’s classic graphic novel. This is also the same font used in the Crow films, which never seem to quit returning from the dead (pun intended).

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      Sliders was a low-budget science fiction series that flew under the radar for five years. It must have a strong cult following, however, because this font can be found all over the Net. This design is borrowed from the show’s opening and closing credits.

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      Japan has made a great impact on American popular culture in recent years, thanks to a growing interest in anime and manga. However, before any of that was popular in America, we were enjoying heavy doses of Japanese monsters, or “kaiju“. This font comes from the original Godzilla (1958) film credits, making it the oldest of the geeky fonts on the list.

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      If you think the Ghostbusters craze is over, then you clearly haven’t been to a sci-fi convention lately. There’s usually at least one guy walking around the place in a jumpsuit, with a homemade proton pack strapped to his back. This font is proof of the Ghostbusters’ enduring popularity, although it is only really recognizable when you use the “O”.

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      Galaxy Quest was a hit comedy that accurately spoofed sci-fi culture, but it did so with affection and for that reason, many geeks love it. While it may not be universally familiar to people as the font from Galaxy Quest, this is an attractive and practical font to have available on your word processor.

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      Matt Groening’s cartoon series Futurama is a geek favorite. In fact, the canceled series will be returning to television in 2008, largely due to public demand and high ratings that the show’s reruns consistently earn. There are several variations of the Futurama font, including the alien script used on the show.

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      Comic book fans will immediately recognize this Fantastic Four font. No, this has nothing to do with the Jessica Alba films. This is old school, Silver Age Fantastic Four font.

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      This Blade Runner font is from the title credits of the 1982 film. Nominated for two Academy Awards, this is one of the most well-respected sci-fi films of all time. There is still a huge following, particularly on the Net, which explains why there is a need for the creation of this typeface.

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      Back to the Future was one of the greatest adventure films of the 1980s, even spawning two successful sequels. Make a “flux capacitor” reference in front of a geek and he/she will likely get it. Naturally, the fans demanded a downloadable version of this familiar, italicized font.

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      Jim Henson’s Dark Crystal was a groundbreaking and imaginative film that many geeks fondly remember from childhood. The font from the film is impressive, even if you don’t immediately recognize it. A variation on standard calligraphy, this one-of-a-kind typeface would be a nice touch to many creative writing projects.

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      Charmed was truly one of those shows that never seemed to end. Alas, it has finally been canceled, but many geeks pay tribute to the show by using this elaborate font. Fans will recognize the witchy design from the show’s opening credits. This one will also be useful for anything Halloween-related.

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      This is a simple, bold font that may not seem branded, but any horror geek can tell you that it just screams, “Evil Dead”. While Sam Raimi may be making millions off his Spider-Man franchise, Evil Dead was the cult classic that got him where he is today.

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      While there are plenty of fonts on this list to please horror and sci-fi geeks, we shouldn’t leave out the British comedy geeks. This classic design is similar to the font used in the second series of Blackadder, which is set during the Renaissance. As such, this font can be used for many projects, not just ones related to the comedy series.

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      Alias was a popular action series that had enough intelligence to attract more discriminating viewers. With a strong geek fanbase, Alias’ famous title font has been beautifully translated into this downloadable typeface. This design is cutting edge and would work well on a project such as a rock band’s flyer. Concerning this font, here’s a tip: typing in the upper case will produce white lettering in a black box, while the lower case will produce black lettering in a white box.

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      There is just no getting around it, Batman Forever was a terrible movie. However, this misguided film did produce a pretty cool font and, thanks to the power of merchandising, it is a recognizable font. This still won’t replace the two hours of your life spent watching Batman Forever, but it’s a start.

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      This is just about the grooviest font ever designed. While this certainly isn’t practical for the office newsletter, you should be able to use this Austin Powers-inspired font for some fun projects.

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      While this typeface may not be very familiar when it isn’t spelling the word “alien”, sci-fi fans should be pleased with this subtle font. It is exactly like the font used in the original Alien trilogy, making it a popular design for over 25 years.

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  • random acts of awesome from @melodyt973.

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    Love you too melody!

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  • how #followfriday is SUPPOSED to work.

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    Ohhhh.. The Oatmeal once again makes me chuckle with their witty and informative comics. This one is RIGHT on the money in terms of that which is #FF.

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  • hey #sonoma friends - we are trending!

    • 30 Nov 2010
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    A first - Sonoma is a trending tweet in the San Francisco area! Seems like @California has some promotion at the Sonoma Lodge that they are promoting on Twitter and people are talking about William Sonoma. Not anything exciting, but still kinda cool! 

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  • happy thanksgiving from @IronHorseVyds.

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    I received this from Joy Sterling when I got into work today. It reminded me to buy some Iron Horse bubbles before I head to my dad's house in Sacramento for Thanksgiving!

    Thanks Joy! :) 

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  • your help with #wow10.

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    Hey everyone, I just wanted to remind you that the Wisdom of We 2010 Seminar & Tweetup is coming up this Friday!  We are putting together the final list for food at the Hilton Sonoma Wine Country, so I wanted to ask all my friends who said they were going to come, to buy tickets ASAP (for those who have planned events, you know what it's like...) so we can have a better count of who is coming! 

    Also, there are a few updates to the event that I wanted to share with you all! 

     

    1. Jeremiah Owyang, a web strategist, social media blogger and friend of Robert Scoble and Shel Israel will be moderating the seminar.  This means he will be keeping our speakers in check, but also answering questions that you all may have.   

     

    2. Please let wine club members, friends or guests know that they have until Tuesday to book your room at the Hilton for a special price of $119.00 (plus taxes) online at http://www.hilton.com/en/hi/groups/personalized/STSSCHF-WOW10-20100910/index.jhtml?WT.mc_id=POG

     

    3. Many wineries will be offering special deals just for attendees on Saturday, Sep 11th. Check out our blog for more details: http://wisdomofwe.com/.  

     

    4. This is a networking event, so please spread the word about the event throughout your communities and ask people you haven't met before, as well as friends to join you!  Our hashtag on Twitter is #WOW10 & url to buy tickets is http://bit.ly/WOW10.

     

    If you have any questions, please feel free to email me at sray@democrasoft.com.  I look forward to seeing you all there!

    +Shana. 


    The details:

    Date: Friday, September 10, 2010 from 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM (PT)

    Location: 
    Hilton Sonoma Wine Country
    3555 Round Barn Boulevard
    Santa Rosa, CA 95403

    Price: $25 if you buy online. $40 cash/ $45 credit at the door.  We also have special deals if you want to come to JUST the seminar or JUST the tweetup.  Email sray@democrasoft.com for more info. 

    Time:
    MacMurray Ranch Tasting & Sign In - 5:00 - 5:30
    WOW10 Seminar with Robert Scoble and Shel Israel - 5:30 - 7:00
    WOW10 Winetasting Tweetup with the Wine Road - 7:00 - 9:00

     

    For more information click here: Wisdom of We 2010 Seminar & Tweetup

     

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  • picposterous = useless.

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    I just used this picture to test out my new Posterous app for the iphone 4.  Wow. I can upload a picture... Wait, I can do more by emailing my picture in...  I hope to see a better app coming soon!

     

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    Hello! My name is Shana Ray, a Digital (Social Media) Marketing Director, working with wineries, restaurants & tech.

    My main website can be found at http://shanaray.com but I use this one as my social media/wine/food/music/llama blog and my way to get out my frustrations with the stuffiness that sometimes comes with wine.

    ...and I have red hair and can usually be heard before I am seen.

    I am a partner at Two Five Media and a Digital Media + PR Manager for Collaborize Classroom http://CollaborizeClassroom.com/blog

    .... yup, llamas.

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