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The profane Twitter abbreviation that is a Philly staple [Links]

A Carnegie Mellon report shows ‘accents’ developing on Twitter, including Philly’s contribution: ctfu.
Avatar for Christopher Wink Written by Christopher Wink January 14, 2011
  • Regional quirks: Datz phila on Twitter [Inquirer] — A Carnegie Mellon report shows ‘accents’ developing on Twitter, including Philly’s contribution: ctfu.
  • David Bowen’s Data Sweep: Tech Meets Art @ Esther Klein [Geekadelphia]
  • Ex-Philadelphia mag editor named Philly Daily News editor [Poynter]
  • Phila. attractions promoted in N.Y., Washington [Philadelphia Business Journal]
  • Check out that new Visit Philly campaign TV spot and check out their contest so you can finally get your handiwork onto a billboard.



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