My Gold Mask (@mygoldmask), a Chicago based band, often uses Twitter to communicate with fans and give updates as they tour and play shows.  The duo, made up of Gretta Rochelle on drums and vocals and guitarist Jack Armondo, has been busy this year playing shows across the country and recording songs in the studio.  Taking a look at their Twitter feed is a great way to get a glimpse into the lives of musicians as they grow in popularity and gain nationwide recognition.

As a Chicago sports Twitter expert, mrchisports reports on the latest news, offers commentary and interacts with members of the Twitter community. A recent college graduate,mrchisports developed his love of sports after moving to Chicago.

This is my interview with Eddie VanBogaert, president of the Purdue College Democrats. We discussed the upcoming primary, the “Obama Affect” and his predictions for the 2010 election cycle.

Richard Barrow is a photojournalist in Samut Prakan, Thailand (south of Bangkok). In a recent interview with Twitter Journalism, conducted via Tweets, Barrow offered a glimpse into day-to-day life in Bangkok since the inception of the political turmoil, he shared what he has witnessed, and he predicted the outcome of the standoff. Barrow owns and operates Paknam Web, a site dedicated to travel within Thailand. He lives in Paknam, Samut Prakan.

On April 20, 2010 news broke about Hip Hop Rapper Guru dying at the age of 43. Guru who battled cancer for more than a year, hid the illness from the public and wanted to keep his sickness private. Many of his fans and friends instantly tweeted about the tragic death of Guru.

Marlon Byrd is no Milton Bradley, and Cubs’ fans have taken note by showering the new center-fielder with approval on Twitter. Byrd even has his own MLB.com blog, which could also add to his on-line popularity.

In the last two years the Chicago Cubs have plucked two outfielders from the Texas Rangers. However, the similarities between Byrd and Bradley stop there. Byrd has played well during the first two weeks of the season and he seems to appreciate the fans’ early support for his productivity on the field.

Fans are quick to notice the significant differences between the two players and are not scared to share their opinions on Twitter.

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   kerrence RT @aleagueofherown: I am in love with Marlon Byrd. #Cubs 18 Apr 2010 from Echofon
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   wpbc @aleagueofherown byrd has made me forget that other outfielder. of course a blade of grass could make me forget that guy. 18 Apr 2010 from web in reply to aleagueofherown
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   aleagueofherown @wpbc I really didn’t want Byrd, but happily, I’m starting to feel like I was really wrong. 18 Apr 2010 from web in reply to wpbc
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   jeromeathon Marlon byrd: 3/5 again, doing his part 18 Apr 2010 from txt

Members of the Obama administration are no strangers to Twitter.  The White House has a feed (@WhiteHouse) Press Secretary Robert Gibbs has  a feed (@PressSec) Deputy  Press Secretary Bill Burton has a feed (@billburton44)  and official photographer Peter Souza has a feed (@petesouza).  Even President Obama himself has a rarely used feed (@BarackObama).

But in order to follow what President Obama is doing at an unparalleled level of detail, be certain to follow the feed of CBS Radio presidential reporter and cataloger Mark Knoller (@markknoller).