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BBC Tweets of the Week: 8 April -13 April

Kate Dailey — Fri, 13 Apr 2012 21:33:02 GMT

Every week, the BBC News magazine selects ten tweets to represent the week's news, some more serious than others.

Storified by Kate Dailey · Fri, Apr 13 2012 14:33:02

"Facebook Buys Instagram." In a related story, MySpace just bought Fotomat.
— God · Mon, Apr 09 2012 11:14:07

Read the BBC interview with the founders of InstagramBBC interview with the founders of Instagram, conducted shortly after the $1bn sale.

The Derbyshire is where racist Hobbits live
— Seth Meyers · Mon, Apr 09 2012 11:23:10

In the wake of John Derbyshire's controversial article about race, the BBC Magazine discussed the limits of free speech.

BREAKING: Rick Santorum announces end of the most elaborate SEO effort ever.
— Julian Sanchez · Tue, Apr 10 2012 11:27:28

Details and analysis of Santorum's latest move on the BBC's 2012 Election section

I think impersonating Betty White on Twitter is officially the least bad-ass cybercrime anyone has ever thought of.
— nprmonkeysee · Wed, Apr 11 2012 11:44:10

Vintage cheesecake photos from Betty White (but not that vintage) here

WSJ says "journalist" is 5th-worst job, ahead of only lumberjack, soldier, dairy farmer and oil rig worker. Basically, the Village People.
— Jason Gay · Wed, Apr 11 2012 08:17:14

It's especially bad to be a newspaper journalist if your company is being sued for hacking.

I am relieved Zimmerman will be tried under evidentiary standards somewhat more robust than those of cable news
— Daniel Foster · Wed, Apr 11 2012 11:47:40

Read more about George Zimmerman's first day in court.

I want to see Charles Manson paroled just to see how far he’d make it on "Dancing with the Stars."
— Josh Comers · Wed, Apr 11 2012 09:26:59

Details and updated photos of cult convicted killer Charles Manson here.

The UN is going to vote on what to do about North Korea tomorrow. I agree, why ruin dinner plans?
— Mike Trainor · Thu, Apr 12 2012 16:49:08

After the failed launch, the BBC's Damian Grammaticus sent a report from the capital Pyongyang.

After everything calmed down, the fire was treated for second degree Cory Booker #CoryBookerStories
— Joe Kaufman · Fri, Apr 13 2012 10:15:56

More on the Newark mayor's heroics here.

Read the original piece at the BBC News magazine.

BBC tweets of the week

Kate Dailey — Mon, 09 Apr 2012 02:33:23 GMT

For the week of 30 March, American news in 140 characters or less.

Storified by Kate Dailey · Sun, Apr 08 2012 19:33:23

Been feeling that my life has become staid and routine. Have decided to hire Keith Olbermann.
— Peter Sagal · Sat, Mar 31 2012 14:14:26

National Public Radio host of "Wait Wait, Don't Tell Me" Peter Sagal (@petersagal), after TV host Keith Olbermann was fired from his job at Current TV. Olbermann, who has sued Current for $50m (£31.5m), has a history of tempestuous relationships with his employers.

Republican-appointed Supreme Court justices: They'll get the government off of our backs. And into our anuses.
— radleybalko · Mon, Apr 02 2012 11:45:18

Huffington Post writer and privacy advocate Radly Balko (@radlybalko) on a new supreme court ruling that permits strip-searches for any prison inmates, even those arrested for minor charges.

Because we in the MSM beat up on Sarah Palin's speech so much, it is incumbent on me to note she just used "For whom?" correctly.
— James Poniewozik · Tue, Apr 03 2012 04:12:54

Time television critic and member of the mainstream media (MSM) James Poniewozik (@poniewozik) after Sarah Palin guest-hosted the Today show on Monday.

I was crossing 6th avenue in a new pink wig. Not looking the right way because I am from London. Ryan Gosling grabbed me away from a taxi.
— Laurie Penny · Tue, Apr 03 2012 15:31:03

British tourist Laurie Penny (@pennyred) who set off a media fire storm when she reported her close call with the film star. Gosling's managers declined to confirm the story.

Did America know that when we made AMERICAN PIE a hit in 1999 we were signing on for a multi-decade commitment?
— Keith Phipps · Tue, Apr 03 2012 19:26:58

Writer and editor of the AV Club Keith Phillips (@kphipps3000), bracing himself for the fourth instalment (along with several direct-to-video chapters) of the American Pie franchise.

Yahoo says 2,000 layoffs mean 'bold, new, smaller, nimbler' company. More meaningless cliches as we get them http://bit.ly/Hhfiqq
— Matt Wells · Wed, Apr 04 2012 07:15:02

Blogs editor at the Guardian Matt Wells (@matthewwells) waits for real details in the wake of mass layoffs at Yahoo.

Seriously, if there were a Pulitzer for photos that started memes, the Hillary Text pic would win it.
— Amanda Bower · Thu, Apr 05 2012 11:10:35

Marketing professor Amanda Bower (@heyprofbower) on the photo that launched a thousand jokes. A shot of Hillary Clinton texting in sunglasses while on a plane has lead to a Tumblr and a lot of Twitter chatter about the coolness of the Secretary of State.

I thought the Buffett Rule was use a clean plate every visit, but the one about taxes sounds good too.
— pourmecoffee · Thu, Apr 05 2012 11:29:58

Internet humourist PourMeCoffee (@pourmecoffee) learns about tax policy.

I can't believe Augusta doesn't have a single caterpillar member.
— Nathan Wurtzel · Thu, Apr 05 2012 12:43:31

Nathan Wurtzel (@NathanWurtzel) after Republican National Committee chairman Reince Prebus's statement that the media could drum up a "war on caterpillars" the same way they've reported on a "war on women". This week also saw controversy over whether the Augusta golf club, which has no female members, would offer a complimentary membership to Virginia Rometty, CEO of IBM. Top sponsors of the Master's tournamet usually receive such an honour.

Can't spell "dominant undefeated juggernaut" without M-E-T-S.
— Jim O'Grady · Thu, Apr 05 2012 13:04:55

WNYC reporter Jim O'Grady (@jimog) celebrates the opening day of baseball season. The New York Mets won their first game, but fans are sure the inevitable collapse will come soon enough.

BBC Tweets of the Week, March 16-23

Kate Dailey — Sat, 24 Mar 2012 20:05:06 GMT

A lighthearted look at the news of the last seven days, as told in 140 characters or less.

Storified by Kate Dailey · Sat, Mar 24 2012 13:05:06

I don't think there's anything wrong with being exhausted and dehydrated. But not in front of everyone!
— Mark Harris · Fri, Mar 16 2012 14:24:59

Entertainment journalist Mark Harris responding to news that US filmmaker and campaigner Jason Russell was detained by police in San Diego after allegedly "acting bizarrely, running into traffic" in "various states of undress". Russell was later taken to hospital, with his wife claiming he suffered from "extreme exhaustion and dehydration".

Any time you can dump a QB with mystical powers for a 35 year old guy coming off 4 neck surgeries, you have to do it.
— Bill Simmons · Mon, Mar 19 2012 09:25:02

Sportswriter Bill Simmons after Peyton Manning was traded to the Denver Broncos. The 35-year-old quarterback, who has suffered from several injuries, will replace Tim Tebow, the 24-year-old famous for his spirituality and his seemingly miraculous ability to win games in the fourth quarter.

Firing back at critics, Mike Daisey unleashes a scorching new blog post. Which opens by misquoting Mark Twain. Because, THAT'LL show 'em.
— Merlin Mann · Mon, Mar 19 2012 21:26:27

Blogger Matthew Baldwin. A new live-action film based on the Mutant Turtles will be directed by Michael Bay - but serious fans were upset by some of the proposed changes to the original mythology.

Upset that the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles will be aliens? The "Karate" Kid remake was about kung fu. This battle has been fought and lost.
— Matthew Baldwin · Tue, Mar 20 2012 12:25:34

Writer Merlin Mann after performer Mike Daisey was caught having made up some events in his one-man performance, The Agony and The Ecstasy of Steve Jobs. Daisey maintained that in a piece of theatre he had the liberty to alter the facts of what happened when he visited an Apple factory in China. His only regret, he said, was airing the piece on public radio as journalism.

Sure the Ryan budget is Dickensian, but rumor that it replaces food stamps with 'gruel voucher' is not true
— Daniel Gross · Wed, Mar 21 2012 05:59:06

Economics reporter Daniel Gross after viewing Rep Paul Ryan's proposed budget for the US government. Critics say the plan cuts too much from social services for the poor at the expense of the rich.

Mitt Romney vehemently denies he is like an Etch-A-Sketch. Unless you like Etch-A-Sketches. Then he's totally like an Etch-A-Sketch.
— William K. Wolfrum · Wed, Mar 21 2012 18:08:18

Blogger William K Wolfrum, after a senior staffer to the Mitt Romney presidential campaign said the candidate would not lose moderate voters in the general election by taking conservative positions during the primaries. "I think you hit a reset button for the fall campaign," advisor Eric Fehnstrom said. "Everything changes. It's almost like an Etch-A-Sketch. You can kind of shake it up and restart all of over again."

John Edwards used a prostitute? That's as surprising as learning John Edwards used hair spray.
— Michael Ian Black · Thu, Mar 22 2012 07:39:31

Comedian Michael Ian Black on rumours that former presidential candidate John Edwards used the services of a recently arrested DC madam. Edward has denied the allegations.

Etch A Sketch stock is up? Psst, I'll mention Mr. Potato Head next. Buy Hasbro http://tinyurl.com/6qavupa
— Eric Fehrnstrom · Thu, Mar 22 2012 11:00:21

That's the Romney staffer, Mr Fehnstrom, offering stock advice and making light of his Etch-a-Sketch gaffe. Two of Romney's competitors, Rick Santorum and Newt Gingrich, appeared at campaign events with Etch-a-Sketches, and the company's stock price jumped from $4.00 to $12.50 a share.

Journalists in Wikipedia stampede as WH announces President Obama will nominate Dartmouth College President Jim Yong Kim to head World Bank.
— Jude Sheerin · Fri, Mar 23 2012 06:11:41

The BBC's Jude Sheerin after Mr Kim's nomination was announced. The relative unknown became a lot better known today, regarding both his work improving medical care in the developing world and his rapping spaceman skills.

Please stop making fun of what Geraldo said, I lost my grandmother to hoodies :(
— Jenny Johnson · Fri, Mar 23 2012 11:28:44

TV producer Jenny Johnson after media personality Geraldo Rivera said that Trayvon Martin's hooded sweatshirt contributed to his death. "I think the hoodie is as much responsible for Trayvon Martin's death as George Zimmerman was," Mr Rivera said. "You have to recognise that this whole stylising yourself as a gangsta, you're going to be a gangsta-wannabe, well people are going to perceive you as a menace."

BBC's Tweets of the Week for 10/03/2012

Kate Dailey — Fri, 16 Mar 2012 20:19:17 GMT

Every week, the BBC collects some of the funniest and most relevant tweets about American news and culture.

Storified by Kate Dailey · Fri, Mar 16 2012 13:19:17

While Cameron meets Obama at the White House, Nick Clegg will hold talks with Michael Bolton and the guy who played George Bush in TV Movie.
— Danny Baker · Tue, Mar 13 2012 04:52:17

Prior to America's head of state hosting the UK's head of government, British journalist Danny Baker (@prodnose) had predictions for the week ahead for both Prime Minster David Cameron and Liberal Democrat leader Nick Clegg

Imagining a sixth season of The Wire where Lester tracks drug dealers through Bubbles' wireless hotspot.
— Jason Kottke · Tue, Mar 13 2012 11:10:31

Tech guru Jason Kottke, responding to the news that a marketing company used the homeless as mobile hotspots during South by Southwest.

Why bother having a GOP primary when Barack Obama taking comically posh David Cameron to a basketball match has clearly turned Ohio blue
— Alex Pareene · Tue, Mar 13 2012 18:23:35

Salon writer Alex Pareene (@pareene) doubts whether President Obama gained any political capital by taking Prime Minister Cameron to see a NCAA play-in game in a political battleground state.

Now reading that all red meat is bad for you. Lions are going to be pissed.
— Albert Brooks · Tue, Mar 13 2012 18:28:48

Comedian Albert Brooks (@AlbertBrooks) thinking of the real consequences of a Harvard School of Public Health study showing that red meat consumption has an increased association with death. On the other hand, lions also have an increased association with death, so...

Petty Baloney: worst Bond girl name ever.
— Benjy Sarlin · Tue, Mar 13 2012 20:04:32

Talking Points Memo reporter Benjy Sarlin (@BenjySarlin) after Newt Gingrich decried the "petty baloney" involved in the the campaign process. Newt was speaking after polls closed in the Alabama and Mississippi primaries, where he placed second in each. Gingrich has declined to drop out of the campaign despite mounting pressure from pundits and pols who say the race should be between Rick Santorum and Mitt Romney

#Newt does his familiar routine: attack the elite media and then quote it extensively
— Paul Adams · Tue, Mar 13 2012 20:02:50

The BBC's Paul Adams notes one of the many complexities of Mr Gingrich.

British "really lit up the place" 200 years ago at the White House. Too soon, Mr. President, too soon?
— Jennifer Epstein · Wed, Mar 14 2012 06:36:37

Politico White House reporter Jennifer Epstein (@jeneps) on Barack Obama's speech welcoming the Camerons to the White House. The president included a crack about the most notorious British visit to DC - during the War of 1812, when troops set the White House on fire.

Europe has had high gas prices forever, which is why the entire Continent is efficient enough to be run on just one overused 9-volt battery.
— Stephen Green · Tue, Mar 13 2012 21:06:43

As fuel prices soar, PJ Media's Denver editor Stephen Green (@VodkaMedia) is suspicious of the transformative power of high energy costs.

Saddest part of that Op-Ed is when the Goldman Sachs guy says he's quitting to become an Encyclopedia Britannica salesman.
— Dave Itzkoff · Wed, Mar 14 2012 07:43:53

New York Times arts writer Dave Itzkoff (@ditzkoff) responding to Greg Smith, a Goldman Sachs executive who resigned via a scathing editorial in the New York Times. The night before, Encyclopaedia Britannica announced they would no longer be publishing printed editions.

Wait wait guys: Goldman Sachs was into making money THE WHOLE TIME?
— Joshua Treviño · Wed, Mar 14 2012 07:39:58

Vice President for Communications at the Texas Public Policy Foundation Joshua Trevino (@jstrevino) is shocked - shocked! - that Goldman execs put profits over the welfare of their clients.

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BBC's Tweets of the Week, volume 2

Kate Dailey — Sun, 11 Mar 2012 22:12:47 GMT

For the week of March 4, the American edition of the BBC Magazine recaps the weeks news in 1400 characters.

Storified by Kate Dailey · Sun, Mar 11 2012 15:12:47

All of San Francisco just woke up, tweeted, and are now going back to bed for an hour. Thanks early morning #earthquake
— Jenna Langer · Mon, Mar 05 2012 05:42:28

Thank you for your concerns. We have decided to join other advertisers and suspend our sponsorship of The Rush Limbaugh Show.
— Michael Rozbruch · Mon, Mar 05 2012 08:16:20

Just got a page on my beeper telling me I should really upgrade to AOL.
— Jonah Goldberg · Mon, Mar 05 2012 09:59:54

Q: What does it mean we have Israel's back? A: We'd gladly give Israel's ex a mean look at a party for no reason, for example.
— VANITY FAIR · Tue, Mar 06 2012 10:33:11

Mitt: "I'm offering a real choice and a new beginning." And no cliches.
— Roger Simon · Tue, Mar 06 2012 18:57:09

Mitt Romney's favorability rating is even lower than Bob Dole's at this stage. I didn't know that was even possible.
— Katty Kay · Wed, Mar 07 2012 04:35:55

Quickest way to get this new iPad will be for the Catholic Church to oppose it, so the White House will force it upon us.
— Joshua Treviño · Wed, Mar 07 2012 10:55:33

Say what you will about the KONY campaign, but to see Justin Bieber and Selena Gomez fans join hands in one cause is kind of amazing.
— Mosa'ab Elshamy · Wed, Mar 07 2012 17:54:13

Happy International Women's Day to all the Princess Leias! You're sassy, beautiful and a great shot! (Please stop blowing us up)
— Death Star PR · Wed, Mar 07 2012 15:27:22

I see your Obama hug video and raise you this photo of Nancy Reagan sitting on Mr. T's lap. http://bit.ly/wEa41k Dual loyalty to A Team?
— Conor Friedersdorf · Thu, Mar 08 2012 13:01:46

BBC selects the best news tweets for the week of 26 February

Kate Dailey — Fri, 02 Mar 2012 21:36:48 GMT

The news condensed into 10 topical tweets by some of Twitter's biggest wits. Selected by the BBC Magazine's American staff.

Storified by Kate Dailey · Fri, Mar 02 2012 13:36:48

Billy Crystal takes me back to a simpler, more innocent time, before things were funny.
— God · Sun, Feb 26 2012 17:44:06

Look at me!
— Angelina Jolie's Leg · Sun, Feb 26 2012 19:36:13

In a better world, Transvaginal Ultrasound would be a 12-member white funk band from Savannah known for their hit "Smooth You."
— Sarah Thyre · Mon, Feb 27 2012 12:44:36

Rupert Murdoch: "I know that the British people are angry with me. I know that because I've heard their voicemails."
— Andy Borowitz · Tue, Feb 28 2012 11:56:10

all those perfectly-heighted trees? they can vote in an open primary. #MittSecrets
— Jake Tapper · Tue, Feb 28 2012 19:33:38

If I were Obama, I'd text Santorum, "lol snobs 1 -- u 0" which is why I will never be President.
— pourmecoffee · Tue, Feb 28 2012 19:52:35

Wait, wait -- can't we swab Marcia Brady's cheek and grow a NEW Davey Jones from the DNA? She promised to never wash it...
— Patton Oswalt · Wed, Feb 29 2012 10:46:48

I had four years to prepare, and I didn't come up with anything clever to tweet about it being Leap Day. I am not happy about this.
— Tyler Oakley · Wed, Feb 29 2012 08:34:45

Happy birthday BBC World Service! 80 years of international broadcasting: http://bbc.in/wPlgMi
— Matt Danzico · Wed, Feb 29 2012 08:30:06

I recall writing a birther story in summer 2008 and thinking "well, this'll end after Obama wins."
— daveweigel · Thu, Mar 01 2012 12:32:20

To read more about these tweets, visit the BBC magazine.