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

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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