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  • Twitter Weekly Updates for 2011-05-22

    22 May 2011

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    Aaron
    in twitter
    • New post | Twitter Weekly Updates for 2011-05-15 | http://traff.as/rO #
    • New post | Twitter Weekly Updates for 2011-05-15 | http://traff.as/rN #
    • Top 10 Awesome Android Features that the iPhone Doesn't Have [Video] http://bit.ly/kfCtiB #
    • Working on an advanced technology presentation for a trade association – what are the most crucial technologies for your business? #
    • Reserve your social bio at http://bit.ly/bio100 – with this invite code: 195168 #
    • Snoop Dogg Totally Looks Like Dog Eating Popsicle http://bit.ly/j61FM9 #
    • http://yfrog.com/h2t2xbfj Congratulations, Megan! #
    • And…hats in the air. #
    • An Explosion At Foxconn Chengdu Engulfs Building, 16 Hurt, 2 Killed http://bit.ly/kgHhsP #
    • My Top 3 #lastfm Artists: Lucero (9), Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Iyaz Akthar, Jason Howell (8) & Two Cow Garage (4) http://bit.ly/9P1d2t #
    • Check out the Wayfarer pin I just got with @gowalla http://gowal.la/t/28 #
    • I hope its a velocirapture. If so, do anti-zombie tactics work on fast dinosaurs? #
    • @joshuacjacobs You should sell subscriptions. #
    • When I said "arch" to my tablet to get directions in St. Louis, I couldn't help but look around to see if the holodeck controls appeared. #
    • http://yfrog.com/h0fdldraj water. #
    • @pgauctioneer Guilty, but you knew exactly what I meant! #
    • I'm at Gateway Arch w/ @traffase http://4sq.com/kNqtX1 #
    • @pgauctioneer Makes me think of his big, silly lever. #
    • I just unlocked the "I'm on a boat!" badge on @foursquare! http://4sq.com/jqX33c #
    • http://yfrog.com/h46f9kcj Dorks. #
    • http://yfrog.com/h39u0ddj Arch from the Mississippi. #
    • http://yfrog.com/h46x4atj Mississippi is a little high. #
    • I'm at Top of the Gateway Arch (11 N 4th Street, Saint Louis) http://4sq.com/jaGzUn #
    • http://yfrog.com/h6b9svyj Top of the Arch. #
    • http://yfrog.com/h2onnvjj Not quite enough attendants. #
    • I'm at Morgan Street Brewery (721 N 2nd St, at Morgan St, St Louis) http://4sq.com/llAArn #
    • Piano bar or casino? My family is having a delima. It's 6 to 5 and pick 'em. #
    • @hrempe Guess we weren't good enough. Still going to take outfits and shoes and scatter them on sidewalks, though. #
    • Piano bars are my kryptonite. #
    • Fiddle player just switched to the alto saxophone. Somebody take me home. #
    • Went from full band with a sax to one guy playing Summer of 69 on a piano. Somebody shoot me. #
    • I'm going to request the Waffle House March for the guys at the piano bar. #
    • It’s Happening: Top 10 Rapture Bomb Pics http://bit.ly/kMzow4 #

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  • Twitter Weekly Updates for 2011-05-15

    15 May 2011

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    Aaron
    in twitter
    • New post | Twitter Weekly Updates for 2011-05-08 | http://traff.as/rF #
    • @dN0t IMAX at 21st and Tyler #
    • Vaccines and infant mortality rates: A false relationship promoted by the anti-vaccine movement http://bit.ly/meQVpk #
    • Sick of being sick. #
    • Kansas Public Radio let me down with their story on chiropractic (crap) and CAM this morning. #nofacts #woo #antiscience #onesided #wrong #
    • A letter to KMUW – http://t.co/qsPRydR #
    • Hey @unifiedscene – you can take "The Weekenders" and shove it. I haven't slept for three nights straight and that song is all I think about #
    • Boxee Outs The Boxee Box 1.1 Firmware, Revamped Browser And New On-Screen Controls Highlight The Update http://bit.ly/kHDwdZ #
    • Blues Traveler – Run Around http://ff.im/-Dak9S #
    • @dN0t you watching the Yankees down at home to KC in 10th? #
    • Thanks! RT @craigmstensaas @traffas and @LucasMaddy Sounded great at Pat's last night! A good time was had by all!! #
    • RT @kmtraffas Loving tonight. Yankees are getting killed by the Royals. #
    • Sleazy PR Firm Throws Scummy Facebook Under The Sordid Bus http://bit.ly/ihJRn8 #
    • My Top 3 #lastfm Artists: The Hold Steady (65), Two Cow Garage (28) & Lucero (19) http://bit.ly/9P1d2t #
    • I'm at Fred Bramlage Coliseum (1800 College Ave, Kansas State University, Manhattan) w/ 8 others http://4sq.com/kYS5yd #
    • So refreshing to hear a music major sing the national anthem – that's how the words are supposed to be pronounced. #pride #ksu #graduation #
    • Holly @hvanskike graduates! http://yfrog.com/h2rm7lcj #
    • True. RT @dN0t Don't know why, but Palin's jackassery incenses me while Trump's jackassery delights me. #
    • Steve Novella and Banachek on Power Balance bracelets http://bit.ly/lZu6a7 #

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  • A letter to KMUW

    10 May 2011

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    Aaron
    in science, skepticism

    This letter was originally published to SkeptiKan.

    I’ve never been more disappointed (actually, I don’t think I’ve ever been disappointed in KMUW) in KMUW than I was with this morning’s story on chiropractic and CAM. The story was one-sided and, quite frankly, misleading.

    From the story:
    “I don’t think it is really in dispute at this point among informed scientist and informed policy makers that [chiropractic] is clinically effective. I would say that it’s proven, and they use the term proven.”

    This statement couldn’t be more wrong. Skeptics and those of us in favor of science-based medicine have been trying to fight this kind of propaganda and this story doesn’t help. It’s obvious that no reputable medical experts were contacted for this story. CAM by definition is not medicine. If a practice is scientifically-proven, it becomes accepted medical practice. If it’s unproven or proven not to work (like chiropractic, naturopathy, homeopathy, reflexology, bloodletting, etc.) it’s not medicine. Calling it alternative medicine represents a false dichotomy.

    I can understand KMUW wishing to report on how the new laws will affect these charlatans, and that’s the kind of reporting I want to hear. However, the part of the story that actually lent credence to their tricks was appalling.

    I’ve been a huge supporter and advocate for NPR and KMUW for my entire adult life, because of the science and reason that generally serves to back the reporting. I simply can’t describe how hurt and let down I feel about hearing such an anti-science story from a station I love so much.

    Sincerely,
    Aaron Traffas

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  • Twitter Weekly Updates for 2011-05-08

    8 May 2011

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    Aaron
    in twitter
    • RT @marisa_KSU: @traffas Lucas's music is on iTunes! EXCITEMENT!! #
    • @dN0t We should get the President in a few minutes that will hopefully trump at least one of those feeds. #
    • @jivetownjimmy That or Bin Laden is dead. #
    • Yeeha, Jester's dead! #topgun #osamabinladen #
    • Some board-op at the Topeka CBS affiliate keeps pushing the commercial button and then toggling back to #binladen coverage. #fired #
    • Just opened my first bottle of Cardhu…worth it for tonight. #
    • And fail whale in 5….4…..3…..2….. #
    • Press conference finally getting ready to start – glad they took their time to get it right….hopefully. #
    • Bamf. It's been a while since I've been this proud of our president…here's hoping for a 10 point bump. #
    • @dN0t Hear there are firefighters marching to Ground Zero. Wish I were with you tonight. #
    • The trouble with Dr. Oz http://bit.ly/lpDTSZ #
    • “Motivated reasoning,” alternative medicine, and the anti-vaccine movement http://www.sciencebasedmedicine.org/?p=12092 #
    • 18 hours in with the new version of Ubuntu and I'm digging the Unity interface. Best hardware compatibility yet – no mods for wifi required. #
    • @dN0t I'm still a believer in the full install upgrade method, so that might have something to do with it. #
    • @dN0t I suppose it's not required, but it feels nice to know there aren't any borked configuration attempts still lying around from the past #
    • @dN0t In-place upgrade of my Ubuntu server went smoothly. #
    • @dN0t I also dual boot Windows 7 for Steam, so I guess I'm always a little afraid it's going to do something to Grub that will break Windows #
    • loved Search and Backup Tools for Twitter and Facebook GeekBeat.TV on Boxee http://bit.ly/ilWwvg #
    • Getting used to giving up Docky on the bottom of the screen in favor of the Unity dock on the left is going to take a while. #
    • P050111PS-0210 [pic] http://ff.im/-CuFsc #
    • The Death of Osama bin Laden Roundup http://bit.ly/kWcb3g #
    • @dN0t They didn't get wrapped up into Rackspace Cloud? #
    • Great Divide is “getting the band back together!” http://traff.as/rC #
    • The Hold Steady – Yeah Sapphire http://ff.im/-Cz20q #
    • European Union “Ban” On Herbal Products http://bit.ly/mMlD8f #
    • @dN0t @joshuacjacobs You have to ask? When and where? #
    • @jdschultz @ryplane QR codes always seemed like a kludge, and it felt like they were taking away the importance of a short, memorable domain #
    • @dN0t You down already? Going straight to the BC? #
    • @dN0t Yep. #
    • Two sites in an hour that wrongly detect Opera 11.10 as Opera Mobile and give me a crappy mobile version on my 30" monitor. Nice. #lazydevs #
    • loved Lifehacker Untangle Your Life Lifehacker on Boxee http://bit.ly/fFpFdC #
    • Anyone know why the Firefox <audio> controls suck so much? #
    • My Top 3 #lastfm Artists: Two Cow Garage (108), The Hold Steady (65) & Lucero (63) http://bit.ly/9P1d2t #
    • In case anyone needs another reason to hate IE, preload="none" breaks the <audio> tag in IE9. #
    • The Hold Steady – First Night http://ff.im/-COjJd #

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  • Twitter Weekly Updates for 2011-04-24

    24 Apr 2011

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    Aaron
    in twitter
    • New post | Twitter Weekly Updates for 2011-04-17 | #
    • 4 Free Conference Calling Services http://bit.ly/e23v6f #
    • loved Republicans Voted to End Medicare: How Will You Pay? on Boxee http://bit.ly/hk7b78 #
    • Does this make sense? Replacement Ford keyless entry fob: $13. Replacement Ford key: $85 #
    • Bidding histories develop buyer trust | AuctioneerTech #greatesthits | http://traff.as/9E #
    • Two tracks in with the 2008 release Stay Positive by The Hold Steady and am getting my mind blown. Why am I always late to the party? #
    • Super excited about tomorrow's show with @AntoneML at @busterssuncity! Ag rock at 8 – live stream if you can't make the show. #
    • @MediaGuyCarl not in Kansas. #
    • Setting up – come on out…show starts at 8 @ Buster's Smokehouse Bar and Grill http://gowal.la/c/45a2T #

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  • Twitter Weekly Updates for 2011-04-17

    17 Apr 2011

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    Aaron
    in twitter
    • New post | Twitter Weekly Updates for 2011-04-10 | http://traff.as/rr #
    • New post | Why did the turkey cross the road? | http://traff.as/rs #
    • Top 5 Web Design Mistakes Small Businesses Make http://bit.ly/ijr0Gm #
    • Clonezilla is saving two of my computers today. http://clonezilla.org/ #
    • Zillow Buys Real Estate Listings Creation And Distribution Tool Postlets http://bit.ly/fPhYoa #
    • Chili's music is full of '90s #win tonight. #countingcrows #ginblossoms #
    • Fresh on AuctioneerTech: The standing desk http://traff.as/rt #
    • @midmoia crashplan. Hands down. #
    • Standing desk [pic] http://ff.im/-B8CZT #
    • loved SXSW 2011 Kevin Rose and Alex Albrecht Talk About Diggnation GeekBeat.TV on Boxee http://bit.ly/ftSB5y #
    • Teach the Controversy – Intelligently designed t-shirts urging you to show both sides of every story – by Jeremy Kalgreen http://traff.as/ru #
    • And Opera 11.10 takes back my "most favored browser" status back from Firefox 4. I now use Opera on Windows, Linux and Android. #
    • My Top 3 #lastfm Artists: Leo Laporte and the TWiTs (7), Tom Merritt, Becky Worley, Sarah Lane, Jason Howell (7) & Brian Dunning (5) http:/ #
    • Sharon High School Graduates, 1914 – 1987, Barber County, Kansas http://traff.as/shs #
    • Counting Crows – Cowboys http://ff.im/-Bfrpq #
    • Today is National Auctioneers Day. I'm going to go call some bids! #
    • http://m.lifehacker.com/5790930/ Email signatures legally meaningless? #
    • http://yfrog.com/h3g7rehoj They don't make 'em like this any more. #
    • http://yfrog.com/gz32sobj Niche? #
    • I just unlocked the "4sqDay 2011" badge on @foursquare! http://4sq.com/h0xfIZ #

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  • Why did the turkey cross the road?

    11 Apr 2011

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    Aaron
    in farming, life

    To hit my Ranger. I had a run in with a ditch turkey yesterday. This is what happens when a fat bird jumps out of the ditch.

    Tip of the (feathered) hat to my friend Robert Mayo for the Angry Birds shtick on which I’ve been riffing for the last 24 hours.

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  • Twitter Weekly Updates for 2011-04-10

    10 Apr 2011

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    Aaron
    in twitter
    • ats movie http://ff.im/-ApzbV #
    • Re: It’s a boy! http://ff.im/-ApLIj #
    • New post | Twitter Weekly Updates for 2011-04-03 | http://traff.as/rq #
    • This Notre Dame vs. U. Conn. game is pretty exciting. #goIrish #
    • This #irish upset is awesome! #
    • All this news of issues with United and Southwest really makes me want to fly today. #
    • Same with VIN. // RT @jdschultz Pet Peeve alert: Seriously, SN stands for Serial Number. So SN# would mean Serial Number Number. Stop it! #
    • Whoa! How did I miss that @kevinrose left Digg?

      RT @kevinrose details about our new company, @milk : http://t.co/0waV0Dk #

    • Requiring Algebra II In High School Gains Momentum http://bit.ly/hVnRBQ #
    • Boarding UA 448 from Sacramento to DEN. #
    • @dN0t He didn't leave in December, did he? #
    • Wahoo! // MESSENGER’s first picture from Mercury orbit! http://bit.ly/i1yrqf #
    • Boarding UA 748 from DEN to ICT. #
    • RT @mstanleyod Trying to think about how I would feel right now if KSU were playing for a National Championship #KSUdreamin #
    • Anyone need a printer? http://traff.as/print #
    • loved If I Should Have A Daughter by Sarah Kay on Boxee http://bit.ly/dHfY8b #
    • Science vs Homeopathic Pseudoscience http://bit.ly/ifWSGC #
    • The bat is for killing. #shameless #
    • http://yfrog.com/hsigkgtj Don't feed the gators. #
    • My Top 3 #lastfm Artists: Counting Crows (10), Two Cow Garage (10) & Tom Merritt, Becky Worley, Sarah Lane, Jason Howell (7) http://bit.ly/ #
    • Antiscience bill passes Tennessee House vote http://bit.ly/fOO5qB #
    • Tums FTW. #
    • loved The Daily Show with Jon Stewart – The Daily Show with Jon Stewart on Boxee http://bit.ly/gel4xL #
    • http://yfrog.com/h0tv5ejj Damn bird. #

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Aaron Traffas farms near Sharon, Kansas. A 2017 nominee for Songwriter of the Year at the Rocky Mountain CMAs, Aaron is an active singer and songwriter and the Aaron Traffas Band‘s latest release, 2023’s Real Small Town, can be found at iTunes, Amazon and Spotify. Aaron served as president of the Kansas Auctioneers Association in 2017 and on the National Auctioneers Association Education Institute Board of Trustees from 2009 through 2013. An active contract bid caller, he has advanced to the finals in multiple state auctioneer contests.

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