One of the mobile devices I am looking forward to checking out is the new phone from Palm called the Palm Pre which I think is due to be out in the next couple months from Sprint. I found this demo on the web showing off the abilities of the phone.

Looks pretty sweet and would love to get my hands on one so I could demonstrate to all my followers on twitter, friendfeed, facebook, brighkite, ect ect the list goes on and on so hey if someone at Sprint or Palm or somewhere else see’s this and wants some free promo time with a geek who has thousands of followers you know where to find me…hehe hook me up!

Another quick note is there will be a preDevCamp here in kc shortly after the launch of the mobile device so keep an eye on the website if that is something that might interest you.

Found this from my fellow Kansas City social media guru Zena Weist and thought I would share it with you all.

I for one always enjoy hearing from those that have started or are a part of some of the great services we all use daily.

I totally missed this one last week but it is too good not to share. I give you Chad Vader reenacting the films nominated for best picture this year in 3 min! Enjoy!

During the day when at work I find myself jumping on the web version of twitter to see who has replied to me, what DM’s I have or even just checking out my friend stream.

Recently I added a few greasemonkey scripts that allow me to add or enhance the functionality of the web site and thought I would share with you some of my favorites.

Show # of unread replies + adds mentions
A simple script that displays the number of unread @replies and adds a Mentions tab in the Twitter sidebar.

Enhance Twitter
Enhance twitter.com by adding a search box (with search suggestions) to search tweets or current events/happenings right from your twitter home page.

Nested Twitter Replies
Adds nested replies to every Twitter conversation thread.

Endless Tweets
Loads pages endlessly when scrolling on the Twitter timeline. Other features: remembers last read tweet, embedded location map, more dynamic interface, tab-completion of friend names and live updates with Growl notifications.

Userscripts.org is a great site to find scripts like these and many others that you can use to enhance to customize services all over the interwebz so check it out.

So this past Saturday I had the opportunity along with my buddy JJ aka vivid13 to be part of an awesome event called the “Best Picture Showcase” put on by AMC.

Basically the concept is all 5 movies nominated for best picture for this years Oscars shown in 1 day, add unlimited popcorn, tons of movie geeks and you have an awesome event on your hands.

I did a little recap video with some input from others who attended so check that out below:

As I mentioned in the video I had an awesome time at the event, AMC put on one heck of a movie marathon and I cannot wait until next year to do it all again!

For some extra coverage of the “Best Picture Showcase” check out all the tweets tagged #amcbps from all over the country, as well as my fellow kc geek shane with his blog post running down the showcase and movies as well as his flickr pics of the event.

So did you go to the event in your city? What was your experience? Maybe you didnt but you saw the movies…what was your favorite? Let me know.

It is always fun to come home after a day at work or a night on the town to find my monthly Startup Schwag package waiting for me.

I always get excited by what new shirt could be awaiting me!!! So Saturday I got home from the AMC Best Picture Showase to find I was the proud owner of…….

12 Seconds

What is 12seconds
12seconds is the best place online for video status updates. It’s a super easy way to share what you’re doing with your friends and family using short video clips. You can use your web cam or mobile phone. Show your friends where you are, share your thoughts, or tell them how you’re doing. We are building a video status platform that will help you keep up to date with your friends 12 seconds at a time.

Today one of my co-workers asked if I was interested in joining up in a biggest loser comp with him and another one of our friends. I have been wanting to shed some more pounds so I was all over it.

Looks like we are gonna do a 2 month period starting today and not sure if we are gonna just do total pounds or percentages.

My starting weight as of today : 276 lbs.

I dont think I will update the blog everyday but if you dont already you can follow me on twitter or friendfeed and I should have daily updates.

Well today is the day for the AMC “Best Picture Showcase”. 13 plus hours of fun, unlimited popcorn and 5 movies nominated for best picture this year at the Oscars.

You can follow my day at the event on my twitter, brightkite, friendfeed, and facebook streams. Gotta love social media!

Let the fun begin now! (first stop Chick-Fil-A for breakfast)

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Interested In “Watchmen” Early Screening Tickets?

I must say over the past few months I have wondered is Watchmen going to be a good movie? Will Hollywood just crap over it?

Well time will tell I guess how the movie is accepted or destroyed by the fans but one thing that gives me hope is Wil Wheaton’s statement after seening a screening of the movie.

I have to say hearing this from Wil makes me feel a little better going into my viewing of the movie as I know he is a hardcore geek that likes a lot of the same things I do as well as he is someone who gives his opionion and doesnt sugar coat it or anything to make people happy.

I am soooo excited for the lights to go down and experience this film.

Kansas City fans dont forget to do the scavenger hunt over at scene stealers for a chance to win passes to an early screening of Watchmen as well!  Drawing is next Friday.