I'm officially a "Tweeter." I think that's a good thing.

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By Shawn Cable

Story Created: Oct 28, 2009 at 4:30 PM CST

Story Updated: Oct 28, 2009 at 4:30 PM CST

I must admit, I'm really starting to get into this "Twitter" thing.

For the longest time, I resisted. In fact, at one time I think I might have even called it a "crock of hooey." Today, I'm becoming what some might call a "regular Tweeter" and in my short lifespan as a "regular Tweeter" I've learned that you don't really grasp what Twitter is all about until you get sucked in.

OK, enough already... I'll get to my point. My main purpose of this blog was to share some great links and tools that make Tweeting even easier:

Tweet Deck www.tweetdeck.com: Tweet Deck helps you manage your Tweets and will also post your tweets to Facebook and MySpces (does anyone even use MySpace anymore?) It's software and must be installed on your computer. Depending on your computer, it may slow things down a bit. There is a Tweet Deck app available for iPhone... Not that it matters to anyone around here. (For those reading this that don't live, here... yes, AT&T hasn't made it this far yet.)

Hoot Suite www.hootsuite.com; Hoot Suite is a great web based app. that lets you manage your Twitter account from anywhere you can access the web. Simply log in and go crazy. This is good for those that work someplace where they won't let you install software on your computer. (Of course, if they do that, there's a pretty good chance they block sites with their firewall so enjoy while you can.)

Über Twitter www.ubertwitter.com; If you have a BlackBerry, Search for the Über Twitter application. It's a great mobile ap that lets you manage multiple twitter accounts, upload pictures and video via TwitPic or some other photo server, and do a ton of other things. I was using Twitter Berry, but Über Twitter is much, much better.

With my wife and I expecting our new baby girl in the next few weeks, I'm thinking about using Twitter to make the initial announcement. Kind of like Hollywood celebrities use Twitter to announce they're going into rehab or sports stars use it to announce they're coming out of retirement for the third or fourth time. So, for daily weather updates, baby updates, and any other minutia my mind might be able to spit out, follow me - @shawncable.

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Monday, Nov 9 at 2:36 PM Anonymous wrote ...

And yet you're viewing and commenting on Shawn Cable's blog, Sal. Nothing better to do during your afternoon? But "let's get real."

Sunday, Nov 8 at 9:45 AM sal wrote ...

There are more people in the world than Shawn Cable and they are just as talented or maybe even more so. Let's get real.

Thursday, Nov 5 at 8:01 PM Sue Hebert wrote ...

I heard there is a major netword interested in Shawn Cable-the home shopping network!

Tuesday, Nov 3 at 6:13 PM ShawnCableRules-and KSFY web 'nazi' operators need to let him know!!! wrote ...

Dear Shawn Cable, You are an excellent weather person. One of the best I've ever seen. It's a shame you aren't aware how much the public cares and admires your work, as the web operators of KSFY conspire against you Shawn. They are both jealous of your good looks and charm, your charisma. I, and several of my friends and colleagues, have tried numerous times to post both congratulations and words of encouragement on your blog entries. I hope one day the web operators let you know we care.

Monday, Nov 2 at 7:40 PM Carrey wrote ...

You can be jealous of Shawn Cable professionally, and envious of him socially, but it doesn't change the fact that Cable rules the roost of Sioux Land television market. Learn it, live it, love it.