Twitter Weekly Updates for 2012-01-29

Posted 1/29/2012 By Joshua

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Twitter Weekly Updates for 2012-01-22

Posted 1/22/2012 By Joshua
  • I'm so in love with you. I'll be forever blue. That you give me no reason. #lyrics #virus #
  • @PizzaLibretto Heading your way tonight. What do you recommend? #
  • You just found the best bar. RT @xoxSNP: You realize you drink too much when you're invited to the staff party of a bar. #
  • @conniecrosby Really? I found it quite interesting. in reply to conniecrosby #
  • @erinbury I just thought it was an interesting design choice. in reply to erinbury #
  • @TopTorontoLaw Glad you liked it. Everyone should try bacon marmalade. @WorthSwitching4 in reply to TopTorontoLaw #
  • @joncrowley Firefox also has extensive corporate funders that contribute money, code, IP. in reply to joncrowley #
  • Taking volunteers? Where do I apply? RT @foodieyu: I need more eating buddies. #
  • @joncrowley Most rooted phones operate without them. in reply to joncrowley #
  • @geekloveTO keeps bringing the best of geek media. Enjoy it with drinks tonight! #
  • Duck confit pizza time! (@ Pizzeria Libretto) http://t.co/rjR1KlX0 #
  • @foodieyu Mondays & Fridays. in reply to foodieyu #
  • @joncrowley True, but it shows that a good phone experience in Android is not limited to HTC interfaces. in reply to joncrowley #
  • Thanks @PizzaLibretto! Really enjoyed your white anchovy pizza. Would like more anchovies; though. #
  • Sweet! RT: @PizzaLibretto: @JoshuaLenon We're glad you enjoyed & we'll arrange for more anchovies on your pizza next time, just let us know. #
  • Had a great night working on the #ENDVR project. cc: @EndeavourVCN #
  • @MissLateJuly Sorry I missed your show tonight; volunteer work kept me late. How did it go? #
  • If I can contact my senators from Canada, there's no excuse for the rest of USA to stay quiet. Call & voice opposition to #SOPA / #PIPA #
  • @MissLateJuly I'm glad it went well. Hopefully, people are helping with the Kickstarter too. in reply to MissLateJuly #
  • +1 RT: @GeorgeSCanada:"You're Dad's cool, always playing action figures w you & stuff." "Yeah, I guess" Future conversation my kid will have #
  • Interested in what @OmarHaRedeye is going to talk about at the virtual law seminar tomorrow. #
  • #theSO made tomato bisque from scratch for tonight's dinner. Served with ham & cheese croissants. #peasantking #
  • Attending seminar on eConmerce an the practice of law. #vlawTO #
  • Richard Granat is defining virtual law practices. #vlawTO #
  • Law clients want fixed prices, transparency, convenience, better technology. #vlawTO #
  • Internet generation represent huge latent market. $45 billion. #vlawTO #
  • @michaelcarabash's Dynamic Lawyer service spoken as the model of virtual law. #vlawTO #
  • First reference to Suskind's Death of Lawyers. #vlawTO #
  • Clients want unbundled legal services. #vlawTO #
  • Virtual law practice uses web-enabled technologies to allow clients to help coproduce their matters. Reduces cost. #vlawTO #
  • @ImzEmmanuel Virtual law conference. Studying for your exams? in reply to ImzEmmanuel #
  • @MarkCRobins @OmarHaRedeye They do. The majority of Canadians did not vote for the current govt. in reply to MarkCRobins #
  • @ImzEmmanuel Using web to automate work & reach more clients. in reply to ImzEmmanuel #
  • @MissLateJuly @fragileheart I respectfully disagree with you both. in reply to MissLateJuly #
  • @emmamwoolley might like this RT @m_m_campbell: Observations on joy of #cycling commute. http://t.co/OTYzrSYV #bikes #bikeTO #bikenomics #
  • Of interest to me at #vlawTO RT @StephKimbro: Updated "Ethics Opinions Related to Virtual Law Practice" post: http://t.co/mSjTPact #
  • @ImzEmmanuel Tweeting points at #vlawTO in reply to ImzEmmanuel #
  • @StephKimbro's book being discussed at #vlawTO #
  • Skepticism from the crowd on marketing costs for online client generation. #vlawTO #
  • Would love to hear @SapnaTO's opinion on this discussion. #vlawTO #
  • Gil Zvulony discussing using tech to increase client communications. #vlawTO #
  • I may be the only person online at #vlawTO #
  • It's telling to me that law technology conferences still have to spend time explaining the benefits on the Internet. #vlawTO #
  • @amyterhaar We'll be retired by then! in reply to amyterhaar #
  • Quite a few technology errors at this technology conference. Speakers should prepare for all possibilities, including the lack of Internet. #
  • Livescribe Smartpen sounds pretty amazing. #vlawTO #
  • @MissLateJuly I'm taking lessons this Spring! in reply to MissLateJuly #
  • Recording conversations with clients can prevent future issues, but requires consent. #vlawTO #
  • Court of Justice Act allows lawyers to record hearings for preparation use. Must inform judge. Speaker uses Livescribe Smartpen. #vlawTO #
  • Joe Milstone of Cognition LLP speaking on Dispersed Law Firm. #vlawTO #
  • Dispersed legal services allow GC type services at 1/2 to 1/3 of normal costs. #vlawTO #
  • Cognition LLP operates very similarly to @OrangeLLP #
  • Smart application of cloud-technologies enables smooth operation of dispersed law firm. #vlawTO #
  • Referring back to my earlier point on lawyers & tech: many lawyers here did not know what SEO is. #vlawTO #
  • Pay per click has not been successful in gathering interest that converts into paying clients. #vlawTO #
  • @emmamwoolley In times like that, I turn to Candide. The world can be awful, but that does not mean it must be. Look close to find comfort. in reply to emmamwoolley #
  • @emmamwoolley #theSO made great meals for me this week, even though I've been tired & cranky. A little thing, but it means the world to me. in reply to emmamwoolley #
  • Cognition LLP treats all team lawyers as independent contractors. Monthly invoices & 30-day payments for dispersed lawyers. #vlawTO #
  • Dispersed lawyers carry all their own fees & insurance, plus the firm can carry extra umbrella insurance policy. #vlawTO #
  • @OmarHaRedeye @conniecrosby No wifi at the Delta Chelsea. Plan accordingly. #vlawTO #
  • Happy to tweet More after lunch RT @robertwakulat: @JoshuaLenon Thanks for the updates of #vlawTO Sounds very interesting. #
  • Vinh Tran sharing his practical experience setting up a mobile law practice & compliance with the LSUC. #vlawTO #
  • Outside of law society fees & insurance, Vinh Tran started a law practice for under $500. #vlawTO #
  • @MonicaNGoyal @Kingsley_Martin That was discussed at #vlawTO but dismissed by the speaker. in reply to MonicaNGoyal #
  • Only advertise in free sources. No ROI in paid advertising for solo lawyers. Can alway be outspent. Be sure to apply with ad rules. #vlawTO #
  • Competitive lawyers post their fee structure on their website. #vlawTO #
  • Unlimited data plans are a necessity for mobile lawyers. Do not skimp. #vlawTO #
  • Encryption & management of digital files necessary for professional compliance rules for lawyers, mobile & traditional. #vlawTO #
  • LSUC will look into data preservation procedures during audits. Backup your backups. #vlawTO #
  • Toughest first lesson for Vinh Tran was to charge for consultations. However, be sure to prepare in the stated issues to give value. #vlawTO #
  • @MissLateJuly Back at ya, pal! in reply to MissLateJuly #
  • Speaker does not accept original documents. Make digital copies. No need to hold documents to insure payment from good clients. #vlawTO #
  • Speaker just stated his fee structure. Rate drops if it takes more than 10 hours. Room was silent. #vlawTO #
  • This mobile lawyer charges for travel time. #vlawTO #
  • Train your clients on how to communicate with you. Speaker gets clients to text him. #vlawTO #
  • @conniecrosby up next on Building a Practice Using Social Media. #vlawTO #
  • Lawyers can use social media to raise profile, highlight expertise, connect w target audience, compete with large firms. #vlawTO #
  • @conniecrosby advises blogging as the cornerstone of a social media strategy. #vlawTO #
  • @conniecrosby uses @bsookman's blog on how lawyers should do social media right. #vlawTO #
  • @conniecrosby also highlights the blog at @MySmallClaims. #vlawTO #
  • @conniecrosby lastly highlighted the prolific @nikiblack as a great example of legal bloggers. #vlawTO #
  • Learning about @ihull's use of podcasting to promote his law firm from @conniecrosby. #vlawTO #
  • Make yourself an expert by cross posting content to JDSupra & Scribd. #vlawTO #
  • Legal OnRamp can help raise your profile among GC. #vlawTO #
  • Advanced social techniques include running events like @lawtechcamp
    & @rhh's Mesh. #vlawTO #
  • @DavidCanton's Policy Tool is a great basis for building law firm social media policy, from @conniecrosby. #vlawTO #
  • Of course, @conniecrosby let's people know about @samtaracollier's expertise. #
  • Joe Milstone is back discussing lessons learned running a dispersed law firm. #vlawTO #
  • Lower hourly rate is not enough to distinguish from the competition. Focus on fixing traditional irritants. #vlawTO #
  • Cognition LLP focuses on clients by getting rid of billing headaches like billing for travel time & long distance charges. #vlawTO #
  • A must read RT @tradelawyer: Google’s China Problem: A Case Study on Trade, Technology and Human Rights Under the GATS http://t.co/PRj8CN5p #
  • Great break down on supply-side / sell-side considerations in dispersed law firm structures & how those affect pricing. #vlawTO #
  • Cognition LLP has been experimenting with fixed-fee, daily rates, & retainers to provide flexible billing & steady cash flows. #
  • Cognition LLP has been experimenting with fixed-fee, daily rates, & retainers to provide flexible billing & steady cash flows. #vlawTO #
  • Dispersed law firm structure allows lots of conflicts to be waived due to naturally walled structure. #vlawTO #
  • @OmarHaRedeye is discussing online marketing & the need for civility. #vlawTO #
  • Lawyer advertising required to be in the best interest of the public & professional. #vlawTO #
  • @OmarHaRedeye notes Meehan's pig rules for civility. Never wrestle a pig or teach it to dance. Neither ends with desired outcomes. #vlawTO #
  • Studies have found that uncivility in legal actions have detrimental effects. #vlawTO #
  • It may be up to law societies to enforce civil conduct online by lawyers, even on private matters. #vlawTO #
  • @conniecrosby Great seeing you too. You gave a nice presentation. in reply to conniecrosby #
  • It's amazing how many months I've been able to substitute sleep w hot tea & showers. I am wondering how many years it takes off my life. #
  • I'm at T&T Supermarket 大統華超級市場 (222 Cherry St., btwn Commissioners St. & Polson St., Toronto) w/ 3 others http://t.co/LGOA8zYn #
  • @robertwakulat Shoot. Left before your message got to me. Fish balls were $3 a packet. in reply to robertwakulat #
  • @bsookman A seminar on eCommerce & virtual law. Connie spoke on lawyers using social media. Your blog was one of her examples. #
  • Roasted two pork loins. Brined them & glazed one in maple; the other in honey-mustard. Served root veggies & bok choy sautéed w cherry … #

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Twitter Weekly Updates for 2012-01-15

Posted 1/15/2012 By Joshua

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BreakOut Foods – Grits & Shrimp

Posted 1/8/2012 By Joshua

Even the biggest foodies can get stuck in a rut.

#theSO & I cook for several reasons.

  • We’re both picky eaters.  Cooking at home allows us to make food that we both prefer;
  • Cooking at home is cheaper.  We can make great meals, meals that would cost large amounts at a restaurant for similar quality;
  • Cooking at home is healthier.  We can control the ingredients & preparation. We can cut the harmful substances used elsewhere.

Still, we often find ourselves making the same dozen items over & over again.  Udon noodle soups, roast chickens & ducks, stir frys, homemade baked goods are all tasty fare.

But still, we find ourselves craving variety.

To that end, we’re taking a week of breakout foods.  Meals we wouldn’t normally prepare.

Tonight’s first entry was shrimp and grits.

We boiled old-fashioned grits in salted water.

The shrimp were tossed with olive oil, cayenne pepper, crushed red pepper, sea salt, & 2 garlic cloves minced  We then sauteed the shrimp until they were almost done.

Combining the two in an oven safe pan, we broiled the dish with cheddar cheese & parmesan on the top.

It was a tasty dish, especially when the garlicy-shrimp combined with a creamy mouthful of cheesy grits.

There was room for improvement.

Next time, I’ll boil the grits in milk.  That should make them creamier.  (Protip, never cover a pot of boiling grits, they will overflow.  Stir frequently to avoid burning.)

Also, we will double up the amount of cheese.  You can’t add too much fat to a grits dish.

Sorry for the lack of pictures.  My hands were busy cooking and eating.

Tomorrow, omelets for dinner.

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Twitter Weekly Updates for 2012-01-08

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