Or The Unfashionably Older

MTV broadcasted it’s 2010 Movie Awards. As the red carpet rolled out teens and pop-culture fans from around the world began tuning into to see the pomp, trend, and which artists would be receiving the “Golden Popcorn.”

The allure of fashion was complimented by Sway, Snooki and the “fierce” spikey-haired Christian Siriano who won a fashion design contest on Season 4 of Bravo’s reality show Project Runway. The show has since moved to the Lifetime TV channel. The pre-amble to the red carpet walk was a cross-promotional stunt where Snooki, a star from a an MTV reality show called Jersey Shore, had an MTV-hosted challenge where viewers would decide what dress she would wear for the awards. She then worked the Red Carpet as a correspondent.

Snooki (Nicole Polizzi), who I must confess to having never heard mentioned before, made the claim that she will be hottest on the walk. It is unclear if this was meant seriously, sarcastically, or if sheer bravado may be what it takes for a start to rise above the din these days.

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   SiressB Who is snookie and why is she on my TV with her dress painted on? 07 Jun 2010 from txt

There is a certain difficulty in reviewing a fashion show without having the the licensing to post specific images. Links are supplied. As of the posting of this review, the best source to see the most variety of outfits is still MTV. Pull up another window and see if you have the same impressions.

I was watching Television when MTV had it’s first broadcast. Suffice it to say, this was when they still played videos. However, that statement itself has become so clichéd that anyone over the age of 25 is probably sick of hearing it and anyone under that age probably thinks it’s irrelevant.

The point is; I am expected to have a limited knowledge of who many major players are and even less of clue as to what is considered best-dressed to the MTV crowd. This review isn’t meant to insinuate that fashion is something that can be objectively quantified, nor would I have the gall to imply that my tastes should at all influence another’s. However, we can all be judge, jury and executioner when it comes to whether or not we are being entertained. And the truth is, some of the digs worn tonight were pretty entertaining.

Most of the stars that walk out onto the carpet were dressed in envelope-pushing or skin-revealing wardrobes, as expected.

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   e7iu5tyt MTV Movie Awards – Best Dressed : Christina Aguilera http://tinyurl.com/2whr688 Worst Dressed : Lindsay Lohan http://tinyurl.com/2v5puzl 07 Jun 2010 from web
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   mtvmoviesblog Lindsay Lohan on the 2010 MTV Movie Awards Red Carpet http://bit.ly/8XA3lw 07 Jun 2010 from twitterfeed
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   WantsGossip Lindsay Lohan – MTV Movie Awards 2010 Red Carpet: Lindsay Lohan sparkles and shines in Pamella Roland as she walks… http://bit.ly/cnhEYo 07 Jun 2010 from twitterfeed

Silver, glitter and gold seemed to be the most obvious trends.

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   HotInPopMusic Kristen Stewart walks the Movie Awards red carpet | MTV Photo Gallery http://shrten.com/0qn2 07 Jun 2010 from Twitter4J

Although the actors change, many of the themes on the MTV red carpet stayed the same. The men dressed as immaculately nonchalant as they could muster. Mark Salling was wearing what I suspect is the $500 version of Target’s dark jeans and a flannel. Jonah Hill was in an odd-fitting black suit with a loosened black skinny-tie, untucked grey checkerboard shirt and matching grey Nike shoes.  The shoes looked suspiciously like Chuck Taylors.

Despite the occasional glowing orange shirt under a tan suit or some 80s throwback zipper jacket suits, the women were much more gaudy. For example, Lindsay Lohan, was barely held into low-cut bejeweled footie pajamas. Katy Perry was also full of sparkles and not much else, other than blue hair.

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   revesbyseller #HOT MTV Movie Awards Red Carpet: Lindsay Lohan, Katy Perry and others (PHOTOS): Film and … http://thoora.com/uwbKkJ 07 Jun 2010 from twitterfeed

Audrina Patridge of the Hills wore a simple short dress made out of silver

Audrina Patridge contemplates her next role

shingles. Add to that the style of sandal and the bands on her ankles and arms and she looked a little like she was trying out for Sexy Vulcan on a Star Trek Episode. In the spirit of objectivity (and confusion) I cannot say if this is meant as a compliment or not. Unfortunately, at the time of this article, no pictures of her ankle contraptions were available.

As far as people liking or disliking Snooki’s outfit, there were definite mixed reviews.

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   alkalinerinnie Anybody watching the MTV video awards notice that Snooki actually CUT that D&G dress with scissors? @daniisue @jimmywelsh @brendanthrashin 07 Jun 2010 from Echofon
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   alvinward Snookie has finally stepped her dress game up. Thank goodness! #MTVMovieAwards 07 Jun 2010 from web
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   Carebear900 Wow Warching The Mtv Movie Awards Snookie’s Dress Is Soo Pretty! Wow And Surprisingly She Doesnt Have A Bump It In Her Hair Lol:] 07 Jun 2010 from Twitter for iPhone

The opinions of her outfit may have varied, but much of it revolved around her decision to cut the Dolce & Gabbana dress that her fans had picked out for her to wear (whether or not they correctly spelled her moniker).

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   savagebirdy Did Snookie really chop off that Dolce & Gabbana dress? The horror! 07 Jun 2010 from UberTwitter
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   janebear14 OMG what were they thinking making snookie a co-host.omg what happened to the rest of her dress and really could she have any less manners!! 07 Jun 2010 from web

I would like to point out that Victoria Justice wore something I could not only see in the real world but that was also very flattering. It was one of the few that didn’t leave me scratching my head. In fact, I dare say I liked it.

But what’s the fun in the real world when we’re discussing movies?

If the purpose of the participants of this red carpet walk is merely to entertain, as that is there profession, then I can reserve judgement as to who was best or worst dressed.  I nominate one outfit in particular as the most entertaining of the evening. That had to be Snooki’s. At least because of the attention it garnered. Maybe after tonight people will get her nickname right.

Facebook and Twitter applications will make texting obsolete sooner rather than later. At least that is how I see it. Why text when you can tweet?

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   kjohngamblino #ihatefemaleswho talk on twitter an wen u see them they face in their  blackberry like a drone. 01 Jun 2010 from UberTwitter

Mobile communication is growing and if you are not connected, then you may be left behind.

Practically everyone is walking around with a smart phone these days. It is a constant sight to see people glued to their Blackberry, iPhone or other mobile device.I recently downloaded the new “trial” Twitter for Blackberry application.

Here are some of my initial reactions to Twitter for Blackberry that I tweeted while using the application.

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   leesy_ Finally got the twitter app to download. Let’s see if this works out. 21 May 2010 from Twitter for BlackBerry®
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   leesy_ Twitter for Blackberry- Day 1. Took forever to accept first tweet. Hope that is not a reg thing. 21 May 2010 from Twitter for BlackBerry®
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   leesy_ Twitter services r always busy. How am I supposed to tweet as it happens if it can’t keep up? Twitter needs an upgrade. 27 May 2010 from Twitter for BlackBerry®
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   leesy_ Rate limited. #Twitter #Fail 27 May 2010 from Twitter for BlackBerry®

Not too long after that, I was no longer able to access the Twitter for Blackberry application. As of today, each time I try to enter the application, I am presented with a clock symbol that means “processing” and my phone proceeds to lock up. I will attempt to download the application again and see what happens, but right now I am not impressed.

How do others feel about Twitter for Blackberry?

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   jodierog oooh crap, someone with a blackberry help, I clicked on my sisters twitter app but now it’s deleted facebook and she isn’t happy 29 May 2010 from web
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   ohbbyoh Twitter for BlackBerry SUCKS! 01 Jun 2010 from Twitter for BlackBerry®
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   NoKA_ENCORE @itiombe and u should get ubertwitter cause twitter for blackberry is #whack 01 Jun 2010 from UberTwitter in reply to itiombe
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   EricAsafailo Just downloaded a New twitter app for my blackberry. So far its working good 01 Jun 2010 from Twitter for BlackBerry®
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   tbooog I’m now using Twitter for blackberry lol welcome welcomed 01 Jun 2010 from Twitter for BlackBerry®
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   Melissag03 This twitter for blackberry had spellcheck…idk if I like that. 01 Jun 2010 from Twitter for BlackBerry®
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   pinkymomo1978 HELP!! i downloaded di appli of twitter for blackberry and can fill in comment but it can’t be reflected on da screen! WHY? 01 Jun 2010 from web

Obviously there are a few bugs Twitter for Blackberry needs to work out. Once those issues are addressed, I think Twitter for Blackberry could be great. I will even tweet more often as long as I am not rate limited. Facebook lets me post away, so Twitter needs to compete with that.

I have been using Facebook for Blackberry for a few months. The only complaint I have is how long it takes for me to be able to views photos, if at all. Plus the multiple posting of comments is an annoying bug that needs to be erased. Aside from that, I can almost say I love it.

Individual tweets on Twitter about Facebook for Blackberry lean more towards the negative, but I was able to find a couple of positive reactions.

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   FreshoXpresso I’m lovin this app where I can IM on Facebook..Blackbery, Blackberry!!! I wanna be yo man!(U.T.F.O. voice) OldSchool know that group 28 May 2010 from UberTwitter
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   loganwright Just got the new facebook app for blackberry. Not bad much better than before. 31 May 2010 from web

Many individuals used Twitter as a vehicle to express their dissatisfaction with Facebook for Blackberry.

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   kebs0716 Just redownloaded facebook app for my blackberry cause the old one was so useless! It took forever to refresh stream! 30 May 2010 from UberTwitter
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   hurknet The iphone really does have a better application base then BlackBerry. And the Facebook app for the BB really sucks! 30 May 2010 from Twitter for BlackBerry®
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   LivingLifeMobil Facebook for BlackBerry app just sent me a notification from 2009 #wtf 30 May 2010 from SocialScope
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   NinoPunchlines Yeah I wished Facebook had a better App for Blackberry’s cause Facebook for Blackberry makes my BlackBerry Freeze! @shurekas 30 May 2010 from web
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   StevenfRESCO I HATE the facebook app for blackberry. Like a lot. 31 May 2010 from UberTwitter
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   kevin_choo Socialscope is getting my facebook notifications faster the native facebook app for blackberry.. 31 May 2010 from SocialScope
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   shinyshughes Keep giggling at ‘refreshing stream’ and ‘fetching photos’ on blackberry facebook app 31 May 2010 from Twitter for BlackBerry®
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   soneyehmoneye I officially have deleted Facebook app from my BlackBerry. 31 May 2010 from web
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   chungkuo The Facebook app on my blackberry deleted EVERY CONTACT when I removed it. 31 May 2010 from Spaz
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    mackjagger_102 Blackberry needs a new facebook app… 31 May 2010 from UberTwitter

Despite the many flaws of each application, I appreciate having Facebook for Blackberry. I cannot comment further on Twitter for Blackberry until it is functional for me. The Blackberry applications, in theory, should make access more convenient.

Note: Expletives were deleted from applicable tweets.

Spokentwit, like the name implies, allows Twitter users to speak their tweets.  The program opens up Twitter to not only text messages but to voicemail as well. A voice message recorded by a user is given a unique link that is automatically tweeted out by the user.  The link leads to a file containing the actual voicemail message.

To get started Twitter users simply need to go to www.spokentwit.com, register their Twitter account and a phone number, email address and create a pin number for security.  After that all a Twitter user has to do is all 1-408-317-9313 and an automated service instructs how to leave a spoken tweet.

When I tested it for the first time via this tweet, it took about one minute after my call ended for the tweet to be sent from my account.  I found it easy enough to use but it didn’t really let me know what to do when my message was over and then it automatically prompted me to leave another message which resulted in me tweeting a silent recording.

This has the potential to be an invaluable tool for journalists in the field covering events.  Short interviews could be conducted on the spot and tweeted out within minutes without the need for processing or transcription.  When typing out on a smart phone is too time consuming and inaccurate this allows for rapid transmission of information without the 140 character limit.

According to a response from their feedback submission form, the Spokentwit messages are never deleted.  Users may be given the ability to erase messages in the future.  The messages are also currently not restricted in length, though down the road a limit of 10 minutes might be implemented to prevent abuse.

People riding their bikes at Bike the Drive, picture from Flickr user quinn.anya.

Bike the Drive, an annual event that occurs in Chicago, took place today in Downtown Chicago.

Bike the Drive started at an early hour of 5 a.m. beginning at Columbus and Jackson, downtown. The event includes a maximum route length of 30 miles.

Twenty thousand people attended the event as cars were kicked off Lake Shore Drive and the participants were able to bike next to the lake to promote exercise and benefit the Active Transportation Alliance, a non-profit biking, walking, and transit advocacy organization.

Bike The Drive was launched by the Chicagoland Bicycle Federation in 2002 in order to raise funds for programs to expand the Chicago area’s bicycle transportation network and promote bicycling as a form of transportation. Chicago is already a very active community and thus the ride looks to extend the communities activeness and encourage others to become more active and rely less on their car as a mode of transportation.

Bikers got to bed early the night before the event tweeting at 9:30 that they were off to bed:

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   ace4life0 Off to bed…I’ll be at Bike The Drive tomorrow, if you gonna be there hit me up 30 May 2010 from web
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   GingerZeeNBC Bike the Drive in the morning! Should be a pleasant ride with temps starting off in the 60s to start the… http://bit.ly/bhvheo 30 May 2010 from Facebook
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   paulemiller Bike the Drive Sunday morning. Keep to your right. I’ll be in the argyle jersey. #fb 30 May 2010 from TweetDeck
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   jerbils Off to bed early tonight. Waking up at 5 for Bike the Drive! 30 May 2010 from Twitter for iPhone
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In order to prepare for the event, riders were up early leaving for the event at 3 a.m.

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   MillyVee Heading downtown for Bike the Drive! Too excited!! Good morning!! 30 May 2010 from UberTwitter
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   gracenotesnyc No idea what time zone I’m in right now, but getting ready to bike Lake Shore Drive. Today is the big day!!! 30 May 2010 from web
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   Mzbrannew On my way to bike the drive!!!!! This should be fun and interesting!!! 30 May 2010 from MOTOBLUR

As people were making their way down Lake Shore Drive, they updated others via Twitter. People were well on their way through the event by 5:30 am already.

1. devilish2686 Almost half way on bike the drive 30 May 2010 from txt
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   wallybat Bike the drive rest stop (@ Museum of Science and Industry w/ 6 others) http://4sq.com/6z3FQS 30 May 2010 from foursquare
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   fuschiastars Northern most part of Bike the Drive. Turning back south now; sad to have to do the hills again. (@ Edgewater Beach Apartments) 30 May 2010 from foursquare

The weather was perfect for the event, and kept cyclers at their best pace. In fact, by 5:45, some of the first bikers began to tweet that they had finished the race.

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   melrutten Nearly done…ahhhh (@ Bike The Drive 2010 w/ 16 others) http://4sq.com/droqCk 30 May 2010 from foursquare
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   cecechatterbox Yay! Finished Bike The Drive! So nice out this morning! (@ Park West Condominiums) http://4sq.com/8yZKWW 30 May 2010 from foursquare
3. 
   beth1170 Done with Bike The Drive. Now I need food and an aspirin! 30 May 2010 from TweetCaster

Some people ended the race close to the start of reopening Lake Shore Drive at 9:30. But all the riders seemed to enjoy themselves greatly!

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   ace7mann Bike the drive was awesome this morning.Thanks to all who can out! #Chicagorules 30 May 2010 from Twitterrific
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   caregiving Hope everyone is enjoying their Sunday! I just finished Bike the Drive, Chicago’a annual bike ride–perfect weather! http://bit.ly/6IVqar 30 May 2010 from TweetDeck
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   Eliz_Castro Bike the Drive in Chicago. What a cool event today — shutting down a virtual highway for a bike event. Every city should do this. 30 May 2010 from OpenBeak
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   ChitownTeeTee Had a great time at Bike the Drive. After riding 30 miles, I know I will be extremely sore tomorrow. 30 May 2010 from mobile web

– this quote was brought to you by quoteurl The Bike the Drive has been going on for 9 years now and  occurs every Memorial Day Weekend.

Twitpic posted by @Disfunctional

Apple iPad was released on April 3, 2010 in the United States. The revolutionary tablet computer soon migrated to Japan, France, United Kingdom and Australia amongst several other countries, including of course the Twitterverse.

The iPad fever hit Twitterverse with a bang, however the search for a perfect Twitter application on iPad continues.

From TweetDeck to Twitterrific, which Twitter app best meets an iPadTwitaholic’s social media needs?

According to the Social Media Influence, Twitter is reported to have a 15 million population; including active and inactive accounts. Here’s the iPad showdown via your very own Twitterverse population.

While many Twitterers celebrated their first tweets via iPad:

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   icemark Nice isn’t it. Not good outside on a sunny day though! RT @alexbfree: Woohoo, this tweet is brought to you by my shiny new iPad! 28 May 2010 from TweetDeck
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   drizzled First iPad tweet! If only there existed Red Dead Redemption for iPad existed so I could do both at once! 28 May 2010 from Twitterrific
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   kelvineyers First ipad tweet. Epic I could cry with joy. What’s the best ipad twitter app?? 30 May 2010 from Twitter for iPhone
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   linzc Obligatory first tweet from iPad… #proudandhappy 30 May 2010 from Twitterrific
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   amigastu Typing this tweet on the iPad using my bluetooth keyboard, this is fantastic!! 30 May 2010 from Twitterrific

Several others complained about the lack of a Twitter-friendly app on iPad.

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   dsturnbull Twitter doesn’t even have an iPad version? 28 May 2010 from TweetDeck
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   hollyalyxfinch I think I’d use tweet deck for iPad more if you could see conversations in a thread :/ 30 May 2010 from Twitterrific
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   an2ony @richrocks very well my friend, tweet deck for iPad is a bit ropey though! Does your version crash? It also causes keyboard lag. 30 May 2010 from TweetDeck
4. 
   iPope What is the best Twitter client for the iPad? I am not liking tweet deck that much 30 May 2010 from TweetDeck
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   zeebe @uknowirock I have a feeling the Twitter app is ignoring the iPad 31 May 2010 from Kiwi in reply to uknowirock
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   TheAppZone Even though there is quite a few Twitter apps for iPad, I find myself using the enlarged Twitter iPhone app because it seems the most stable 31 May 2010 from Twitter for iPhone
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   steph_reames When’s the Twitter for iPad app coming out? Currently using Twitterific for iPad cause it was free. 31 May 2010 from Twitter for iPhone

While some crowned Twittelator and Twitterrific.

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   jaytrixz Twittelatoris the best twitter app I’ve used so far for the iPad..it’s the closest thing you can get for the Twitter for iPhone app..☺ 30 May 2010 from Twittelator
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   davidmacvicar Twittelator is the best twitter app for iPad. Very very slick. 30 May 2010 from Twittelator

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   davidwUK @dekhogan Best Ipad Twitter app? – found twitteriffic had a nice clean line to it. 30 May 2010 from Twitter for iPhone in reply to dekhogan
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   Issascrazyworld I’m thinking I prefer twitterific to tweet deck for the iPad. Now that I figured it out. 30 May 2010 from Twitterrific

Others found flaws in Twitterrific’s functionality.

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   gvibe Don’t think twitterific is the best app for Twitter on the #ipad Time to find an alternative 30 May 2010 from Twitterrific
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   JK85 @Twitterrific Twitterrific for iPad needs to be like Twitterrific for iPhone. It doesn’t stay on the last selected tweet and other things. 30 May 2010 from Twitterrific in reply to Twitterrific

@ironkeith suggested his perfect vision of a Twitter iPad.

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   ironkeith The twitter app I really want is one that will sync my activity across my Mac, iPhone, and iPad. 30 May 2010 from Twitter for iPhone

Here are “Eight Twitter Apps for your Brand New iPad” via Social Times.

Be the judge and decide for yourself which app satisfies your Twitter thirst on iPad.

1. TwitePad
2. Tweeterena 2 for iPad
3. TweetDeck
4. TweetMagnet
5. TweetBrowser
6. TweetTime
7. Tweet
8. Twitterific

Twitpic posted by @jamesmiller “Twitter looks hot on an ipad x”

Sex and the City 2 -Twitpic posted by @retailmavens "Oh my gosh!!! It is starting!!! #satc2"

Sex and the City 2 hit Chicago theatres on May 26, 2010 at midnight.

Chicago’s Twitterverse counted down the excitement for the second round of Carrie, Samantha, Miranda and Charlotte on the big screen.

At 7-8 p.m. (CST):

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   ampersandra Hey all. Sandra Kofler, freelance entertainment journalist. Waiting at an SATC2 premiere. This is way better than commercials #wjchat 27 May 2010 from twidroid
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   raelt DJ is playing music now in the movie theatres #SATC2 27 May 2010 from Echofon
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   raelt Boo Im at the #SATC2 premire adk me little well ok what u need >> RT @msmiarcoulter: @raelt I have a question please 27 May 2010 from Echofon
4. 
   MahoganiOne SATC2 at midnight in #oak park 27 May 2010 from UberTwitter

At 9:3o-11 p.m. (CST):

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   tamirkiai SATC2! While the real hardcore fans are at the midnight showing, I’m being responsible since I have class tomorrow. BOOOOOO! 27 May 2010 from web
2. 
   oh_so_fab Thinking about catching the 12am show for SATC2 by myself tonite… 27 May 2010 from web
3. 
   JDWard11 Okay at SATC2 screening!!!!!!! 27 May 2010 from UberTwitter
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   RenishaRenewed Wonderful premeire! SATC2! (@ AMC River East 21 w/ @thesassypeach) http://4sq.com/4nLWDY 27 May 2010 from foursquare
5. 
   krissykrinkle Having a SATC night with @mrswindycity & @MsChi09. First, we had sushi at Ai sushi & now we’re off to a midnight showing of SATC2!!! 27 May 2010 from Echofon

At 11-12 p.m. (CST):

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   katiho So jeal of everyone going to see SATC2 right now. I was tempted to see it at midnight but I’m waiting til tomorrow. Super excited! 27 May 2010 from Twittelator
2. 
   dazeLuVobession @antmuggz Omgee I’m so jealous ur goin 2 see SATC2 @ midnight I just wanna pull da trigger right now! I should so be THERE!! 27 May 2010 from Twee in reply to antmuggz
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   A_BrandNewJones Okay look I dont care about SATC2 but all yall watchin it u kno u cant be tweeting bout it. Put away your phones and enjoy the movie!! 27 May 2010 from web
4. 
   allisonkate87 @MelissaLynnette Agreed. I am taking a hiatus from Twitter so as not to spoil SATC2. Until go time, later tweeps 27 May 2010 from Echofon

At 12-1 p.m. (CST):

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   mrswindycity here we gooooo.. #SATC2 27 May 2010 from mobile web
2. 
   KnowItAllDoll I know these hoes bet not tweet about SATC2 bc I won’t see it till the weekend! 27 May 2010 from UberTwitter
3. 
   KittyKayDay My time on twitter will be limited til 2maro night. I got a feeling somebody might spill the beans on #SATC2 b4 I see it. 27 May 2010 from web
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   lilmissheadlock RT @SAIGoofy5: Samantha is sooooooo me #SATC2 27 May 2010 from UberTwitter

At 2:50-3:50 p.m. (CST):

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   newbieadams SATC2 was Great! Can’t wait to hit this bed tho:) 27 May 2010 from UberTwitter
2. 
   mgrovum123 Lawrence of my labia. BEST SATC2 quote EVER! Samantha you are my hero!! 27 May 2010 from UberTwitter
3. 
   tannymills Ah SATC2…you did not disappoint. Loved it and oh my do I still have the hots for Mr. Big after all these years. 27 May 2010 from web
4. 
   ccguinto I am. Just saw SATC2. It was good. I liked it better than the first. RT @PaiL20: I can’t sleep – as usual. Anyone awake? 27 May 2010 from UberTwitter

Sex and the City 2 -Twitpic posted by @VinoCaPisco

A number of places celebrated the premiere of Sex and the City 2 today by offering specials, like “$7 Cosmo Martini Special” and “Mia Francesca’s $5 Cosmos.”

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   GrandOverview Have a glass or a bottle of Chimney Rock to toast the premiere of Sex and the City 2…853 N Western @6-8pm…Tix”>Ave@6-8pm…Tix $35 27 May 2010 from CoTweet
2. 
   whitehallhotel Sex and the City 2 Premiere Tonight ! Girls Night Out! Come on in to Fornetto Mei and celebrate with our $7 Cosmo Martini Special! 27 May 2010 from web
3. 
   CstageChicago So, some movie called Sex and the City 2 opens today. Some places are having some parties because of it: http://bit.ly/cwGbTR 27 May 2010 from TweetDeck
4. 
   Bear4kidscancer 2NIGHT! SEX & THE CITY 2 @ Westfiled Louis Joliet & have mocktails w/Mario Tricoci-% of tix go 2 @Bear4kidscancer Info: http://ht.ly/1QHGx 27 May 2010 from HootSuite
5. 
   ChicagoNShore Celebrate the return of Sex & the City with Mia Francesca’s $5 Cosmos! This Thursday & Friday night! Northbrook http://ow.ly/1QguC 27 May 2010 from HootSuite

For all the men who are being convinced into tagging along with their wives and girlfriends, here’s how one man describes his ordeal.

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   DJOra Check this video out — Took My Wife To Midnight Showing Of Sex In The CIty 2. Best Sleep I’ve H… http://youtu.be/xk14S5vXwjs 27 May 2010 from web

Twitter or Facebook? Twitpic by @Danny1989Pup #Poll: Facebook or Twitter? TWITTER TWITTER TWITTER!!

What suits your social networking requirements better, Twitter or Facebook? Or is your answer “none of the above?”

Twitterers gauge at the social networking options weighing in their likes and dislikes.

PollPigeon facilitates the research with the following opinion poll:

Screen snapshot by Maria Khan

Here’s a roundup of Twitterers who vote in favor of Twitter for its “wider audience” and “fun” element.

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   sandyfussell Twitter is a wider audience than Facebook. Its easier to find people I don’t know (or know thru friends) who share same interests #ewfchat 26 May 2010 from TweetDeck
2. 
   happyyoumin twitter’s more fun than facebook or cyworld. But still, Koreans live in Korea. Won’t b able to replace that http://twitpic.com/1r64fx 26 May 2010 from Twitpic
3. 
   FernandoMoniaga From every aspects, twitter stands out! RT @YudhiEman: What’s better TWITTER or FACEBOOK??
   rep fart guys 26 May 2010 from Gravity
4. 
   chaarleeee Is it just me or is there something closer about following someone on twitter as oppose to adding them on facebook? 26 May 2010 from UberTwitter
5. 
   vany1994 just voted “TWITTER” on “What is better FRIENDSTER, FACEBOOK ,TWITTER or MULTIPLY?” vote too ➔ http://cli.gs/WvUqu 26 May 2010 from POLLpigeon
6. 
   RobbiiCaldwell just deactivated Facebook till june 25th or 23rd or later tonight , but I think Twitter will survive, time now 2 study in the sun time 26 May 2010 from web

However, some Twitterers are averse to the whole notion of social networking for eroding the traditional, face-to-face communication platform that seems to have disappeared with time.

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   WTFrROMPERS I’m starting to think that tumblr may be better than Twitter or Facebook. Text, pic, quote, link, chat, audio, and vid on nice interface! 26 May 2010 from Echofon
2. 
   The_Real_CA Sometimes, I wish people would call [or visit] to tell things to my face. I hate the fact that people hide behind Facebook or Twitter. :-/ 26 May 2010 from web
3. 
   SwiftDaTruth Hmmm… Is it just me or is Twitter and facebook an insecure persons playground? *Raises Eyebrow* #Truth #profound 26 May 2010 from UberTwitter

@jazzytrash tweets about the darker side of social networking.

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   jazzytrash i officially have a stalker, and its clearly someone on my facebook or someone lurking my twitter. #sketchy 26 May 2010 from mobile web

Twitter or Facebook? Twitpic posted by @Danny1989Pup "Class today we re talking about facebook and twitter! Lol so funny"

Yet, there are others who swear by both Facebook and Twitter, as a means of “modern communication”, a “personal” communication channel, as well as for “business” use.

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   IDoThat2 When something scary or awesome happens to me, the first thing I do is post it on Facebook or Twitter. #idothat2 16 May 2010 from web
2. 
   BelindaNealMP @Simon_Cullen Modern communication doesn’t mean twitter or facebook is exclusive of personal communication. 26 May 2010 from web in reply to Simon_Cullen
3. 
   nataliemoo @urbancreature oh no are we talking facebook or twitter, twitter is easy.. facebook alot more personal 26 May 2010 from web in reply to urbancreature
4. 
   vascellari Twitter or Facebook: Which Is Right for Your Business? http://bit.ly/6T8Kot 26 May 2010 from TweetDeck

This very liquid nature of Facebook and Twitter sometimes works against them.

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   zimbizforums England players will not be allowed to post comments on Twitter or Facebook or write articles for newspapers during the World Cup-BBC Sport 26 May 2010 from web

While opinions remain divided on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Tumblr, it’s not the quantity of available social networking sites, but the quality that makes for loyal consumers.

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   Edrowan We are in 2010 and the LinkedIn contacts, Facebook friends or Twitter followers number game still lingers on. Quality or quantity? 26 May 2010 from TweetDeck

Twitter or Facebook? Twitpic posted by @AngelinaMunaret "Suesan just brought in facebook and twitter cupcakes for her last day with us. #ccobcc #gc20 #w2p"

Sex and the City 2 is set to hit theaters tomorrow, May 27th 2010. As the movie comes closer, sneak peak reviews are pouring in. US Weekly, a popular celebrity gossip magazine, gave the movie a meager 2 stars, claiming that “this sequel is as cheesy as a bad designer knockoff.”

Other’s don’t seem to be too enthusiastic about Sex in the City 2 either. Twitter users agree with US Weekly:

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   ciurana “The movie’s biggest flaw is the lack of sex and the lack of the city.” – review #SATC2: http://is.gd/cpYPL 26 May 2010 from API
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   SpillToday Movie Review: Sex in the City 2 has lost its sex appeal. Watch it and let us know what you guys think! We’ll be watching it this weekend! 26 May 2010 from web
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   Doug_Shields72 Bad news girls: Guardian’s Peter Bradshaw gives Sex and the City sequel 1 out of 5 and says it’s boring and misjudged http://bit.ly/dk4uib 26 May 2010 from TweetDeck
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   cwkchan first reviews of sex and the city 2 are out > not looking good http://bit.ly/dk4uib 26 May 2010 from TweetDeck

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However, these reviews good or bad won’t stop people from flocking to the theaters to see Sex and the City 2. People are still excited to see the movie as many have been followers of the ‘fab 4′ for years.

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   bryankeith560 Getting ready for the premiere of Sex and the City 2. Starting off by watching episodes from the seasons. 26 May 2010 from web
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   MariaTaysha The end of the day cant come quicker!!! Sex and the City 2 will make my day soo much better =] 26 May 2010 from web
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   bg0790 I cannot wait to see sex and the city 2 this weekend, all these people coming to get their tickets are making me jealous! 26 May 2010 from txt

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Check out the preview for Sex and the City 2 below or go to the theater and make the decision for yourself!

“The Good Wife” season finale is about to air on CBS and the Twitter community is buzzing with anticipation, waiting to see if Alicia (Julianna Margulies) will stand by her cheating husband, Peter (Chris North), as he attempts to win back his seat as the State’s Attorney of Illinois’ Cook County, according to Entertainment Weekly.

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   StephanieMHill watching the Good Wife. I heart Kalinda. 26 May 2010 from mobile web
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   BoobieDoo21 Time for The Good Wife!!! 26 May 2010 from web
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   CarrollThorpe time for the Good Wife. who will Alicia pick??? 26 May 2010 from web
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   nancyberk Season Finale of The Good Wife-Incredible writing, acting,editing! #TheGoodWife 26 May 2010 from Echofon

Yet the focus quickly shifts when Amy Acker appears on “The Good Wife” as guest star Mindy Arkin.

According to Amy-Acker.org, while Acker plays the wife of Jack Arkin (Sean Meehan) on the show, she is actually married to James Carpinello in real life, who regularly plays the role of Detective Burton.

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   Katix222 ITS AMY ACKER ON THE GOOD WIFE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 26 May 2010 from web
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   tapeworthy I keep forgetting Amy Acker is married to James Carpinello. Makes this episode of The Good Wife even MORE interesting! 26 May 2010 from web
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   TotemMedia Nice to see Amy Acker on The Good Wife tonight. #Buffy 26 May 2010 from web

“The Good Wife” suddenly becomes racy when Kalinda (Archie Panjabi) presumably starts making out with FBI agent Lana Delaney (Jill Flint), confirming Alicia’s speculation of Kalinda’s sexual preference during last week’s episode.

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   uppoppedafox Kalinda just got up close and personal with a lady fed on The Good Wife! 26 May 2010 from UberTwitter
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   TwinStyle The good wife is grrreeeaatt. I new kalinda was bi sexual… owwwwww 26 May 2010 from mobile web
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   rebafan69 I’m watching this show called The Good Wife and I think these two ladys kissed. 26 May 2010 from txt
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   snp90 Wow! “The Good Wife” goes for the 2010 lesbian kiss too??? What’s the hot thing going to be next year?! 26 May 2010 from TweetDeck

All the while, Alicia is flirting with the idea that she may still have feelings for her old law school friend and boss Will (Josh Charles).

Even though Will is just starting to casually date DePaul University law student Giada Cabrini (Karen Olivo), he finally gets the opportunity to express his feelings toward Alicia over pizza.

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   BeautifuLUZ “I like myself around you and I don’t like myself around a lot of people.” ~Will from The Good Wife {I know that feeling even tho its rare} 26 May 2010 from UberTwitter
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   lindseyungar “we always have options” WTF #thegoodwife 26 May 2010 from UberTwitter
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   laurasteele @starryeyes704 They have incredible chemistry – looking forward to something eventually happening, but I love the build up! #TheGoodWife 26 May 2010 from web in reply to starryeyes704

Unfortunately for Will, the potentially romantic conversation is cut short when Alicia receives a call that her client, Jack, is found murdered.

It is not until Peter’s press conference announcing his campaign plans that Will tries to start the highly-anticipated conversation again, where Alicia would finally be forced to choose whom she wants to be with—her husband or her boss.

And just before Alicia makes up her mind, the credits begin rolling, leaving viewers with a three-month cliffhanger.

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   DBChen The Good Wife: such a cliffhanger! 26 May 2010 from TweetDeck
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   cocoaforreal Aww man!! That was some B.S.!!! C’mon we were left to wonder who Alicia would go with in the PREVIEW! We need an answer!!?! #thegoodwife 26 May 2010 from web
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   tivie24 wtf Alicia don’t pick up… what’s with these shows w/ these 3 month cliffhangers… #thegoodwife 26 May 2010 from web
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   holly_gamble long 3 months long……………… #TheGoodWife 26 May 2010 from TweetChat

Throughout the entire episode, Alicia’s former competitor Cary (Matt Czuchry), conducted a live chat on Twitter @GoodWifeMatt, encouraging and answering questions from fans using the hashtag #TheGoodWife.

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   GoodWifeMatt Getting ready to tweet about the show…fans…are you ready??? 26 May 2010 from web
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   GoodWifeMatt On one hand the success is everything we aspired it to be but completely surreal that it ever happened #TheGoodWife 26 May 2010 from web
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   GoodWifeMatt @jenwag57 Don’t worry Cary is going to come back into the firm in a big way!!! #TheGoodWife 26 May 2010 from web in reply to jenwag57
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   GoodWifeMatt Thank you for everyone who is having this live chat with us…if you have any more questions, send them now! #TheGoodWife 26 May 2010 from web

For those of you who have never seen “The Good Wife,” check out this series trailer courtesy of YouTube to get caught up:

Final Episode of Lost airs in the U.S. Sunday, May 23, 2010. Picture courtesy of Flickr user netmen.

Everyone in the United States is gearing up tonight to watch the final episode of Lost. What are fans on Twitter worried about though?

Twitter users are concerned about the SPOILERS found on Twitter all too often.

People especially across the United Kingdom are fearing the spoiler alert. The final episode of Lost airs tonight in the United States and runs for 4 1/2 hours, answering many of the questions viewers have been looking for since first watching the show.

Some people in Europe and specifically in the United Kingdom that are worried about seeing spoilers online are going so far as to say that they plan to stay off the Internet for the next few days until they have a chance to watch the final episode.

Twitter users concerns about spoilers on social media networks and specifically Twitter, are felt by many:

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   Westy_Shores @niallKP stop with these lost spoilers!! 23 May 2010 from web in reply to niallKP
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   mulene @deadlyknitshade astro bars! No spoilers please I won’t see it till weds maybe 23 May 2010 from Echofon in reply to deadlyknitshade
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   ElouiseHemour @MattEdmondson your starting a trend RT @_AGirlLikeMe_: I will not be online for the next 2days. Don’t want to read any Lost spoilers. #lost 23 May 2010 from UberTwitter
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   jaymeekae @diopter Yeah I’m about 4 weeks behind… eek. Anyone who deliberately spoils it is getting a punch. 23 May 2010 from web in reply to diopter

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However, it might be that Twitter has solved this problem for their users and they don’t even know it yet. Some Twitter users have a way to get past the spoiler alerts:

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   TweetDeck Desktop tip: Don’t ruin the surprise tomorrow, use the global filter to remove all LOST spoilers from your TweetDeck http://bit.ly/clgho5 22 May 2010 from TweetDeck

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So what is this all about, you twitter users might ask? It is simple, the creators of twitter installed a global filter so we don’t have to ruin all the surprises for people around the world. According to Twitter, a global filter is:

• Unlike the filter features that we currently offer in TweetDeck, a global filter is permanent (until physically removed).
• The filter is applied to all columns within TweetDeck.

In order to prevent spoilers in the future, visit the global filter page and edit your settings on your Twitter account.