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… Disambiguation.

…. . . .Inertia.

. . .  .  .  . Death by Numbers.

Solution?

Tomorrow is Today!

Begin.

Now!

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Play it again!

Oops, Twitter did it again!

Apologies; that was beyond the pale.

Ohhhkay; enough humming along to my own tomfoolery, as we have another instructive tale of the tweeting tape.

Twitter.

The Platform that provides one freedom in words, to communicate whatever is on one’s mind, to whomever is reading!

Truth.

However, theory and practice is not so clear-cut.  When the prevailing culture actually gives a feral pest about what you offer up; handle with care.

This past Friday night in a SupeRugby sporting context we were given another example of the moment roaming wild!

Roar!  Although; this is Rugby Union, not Soccer Football!

Back to the Plot-Line.

After being forced to endure from the sidelines, injured Reds/Wallabies winger, Digby Ioane, would let his frustration run lyrical with the on-line Bird… Word!

Frustrated after an indecisive Keith Brown refereeing performance that would ultimately prove decisive, as double A-ron Cruden would kick the winning points for the Hurricanes; Ioane would tweet the following description of the man in the middle:

“the worst ref ever”

Once a Tweet has been set free, it is futile to try and go discreet, as the Bird has well and truly flown, with interested Tweeps already clicked, RT.

I saw it myself at the time and thought; he we go!

Even though, Ioane was very quick to delete the offending tweet; would apologise; even banning himself from Twitter… for a time, as he has sent a couple since, the damage was done.

The result of all is that Ioane must go before the Sanzar judiciary on the charge of breaching its code of conduct.

Famous does not necessarily mean more freedom.

If you are Brand-aware; what you tweet is a mirror.  If you represent; it will reflect!

Digby Ioane is one of the most upfront Rugby Tweeps presently riding the platform wave, and his freedom in tweet is something that I hope he continues; even as he remembers there is a price to pay.

To Skillful Tweeting!

McCawesomeness

Until Next Time

iamjonnyking

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A matter of moments ago, a Tornado has made landfall in the Albany region of greater Auckland, across the fabled Harbour Bridge.

Thanks to the wonders of social media; news; comments; pictures; and video has been bouncing off the walls in the Twitterverse, with the following the best two videos that I have presently come across.

This is an awesome event, in the “daunting” sense of the term… and a tragic one, as it seems at least one life has been uprooted!

Check these out:

First a link to the best video I have seen to date that provides one with more a bird’s eye view of what took place.  You can view this… HERE!

Context is King in Communication and it definitely is in relation to a Tornado.  In this first video, the premises and the people are pretty close to the action, yet you wouldn’t realise this from their conditions just outside their viewing window; hardly a breeze.

In this next video; the Youtubers in questions are further away, and equally nonchalant about what is unfolding before their eyes.

This last video, at this point anyway, helps to provide some perspective.

Also; check out an image of the Twister… HERE!

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Until Next Time

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Yes, the Pic to your left is mine.

I have gone with my historic Canterbury Jersey and some words that both encapsulate that moment, while also pointing forward to a new day.

Darker the Night. Brighter the Dawn!

If you are reading this, then chances are you have been affected by this on-going tragedy in our South Island in New Zealand in some shape or form. Whether it be on location in Christchurch, somewhere else in New Zealand, or far from our literally ‘shaky Isles’: if you are on Twitter, please feel free and follow suit!

My avatar is free to a good account, and I know this is not a one person offer.

To give you some idea of what Tweeps are producing, check out the following page where the # is at work… HERE!

While this is one small step for Christchurch, we trust all this noise will send a strong message to our Brethren that they are not alone, further encouraging a leap by many to complete something more practical, tangible, and substantive!  When we link hands, there is much power in this One!

Yes, we have their backs, and the proof of this reality will be as they experience that these avatars are for real!

#RednBlackWeGotYaBack

Until Next Time

McCawesomeness

iamjonnyking

All who are living in the confines of Aotearoa are aware that this is a significant time in our history.

In time we will remind our offspring of the raw human reality that has violently entered into our consciousness as we reflect with our generation on the date 22.2.11/.

“We Remember,” should be a rolling and rampant refrain as we reflect on this moment, this time, and this maniacal mayhem!

Therefore, given the intersection and cultural significance with our rugbying past-time, as it is socially mediated into and through our world, it is appropriate that… “We Remember“… what has been said, what has been marked by the rugby community on this pale blue dot that is our planet.

Christchurch. Rugby’s Twitterverse has spoken to you!

Digby Ioane – Australian Winger

> Prayers to Christchurch, stay safe an god bless….

Lote Tuqiri – Australian Winger and League Player

> Retweeted – Praying for families in Christchurch…

> I wonder how Jade stadium fared??

> Good luck rescue crews in Christchurch!!

Gareth Thomas – Welsh International, and Now Rugby League Player

> To everyone in Christchurch.I send my wishes to you all.I hope the rugby community can help in some way.x

James Haskell - English Flank Forward

> Sad News About NZ.

Karmichael Hunt – Biarritz Player, Australians League International, and AFL Player

My thoughts are with the people affected by the Christchurch earthquake. Im Deeply Saddened by the news.

Will Carling – Retired England Player and Captain

> great idea / sentiment on page 3 of this thread for RWC & New Zealand earthquake http://bit.ly/hAxvyq thoughts? help/ advice ?#rugby

Sonny Toi Parker - Midfield Welsh International

> Just heard my family in Christchurch have lost their home but are safe, my thoughts go out to everyone

Peter Hewat – Professional Player in Japan

> OMG!!! Just saw some live coverage from Christchurch. My thoughts and prayers are with all those affected.

George Gregan – Retired Australian Captain and Half-Back

> just saw the news re. earthquake in c/church nz…shocking…let’s hope nobody is seriuosly injured

> Re-tweeting his wife’s message – awful and sadly many injured and worse…our hearts go out to all!

Pierre Spies – South African Number Eight

> Let’s all pray for those hit by the earthquakes in Christchurch,NZ-we are thinking of u all!

Bryan Habana – South African Winger

> Our thoughts and prayers go out to all affected by the earthquake in Christchurch!!

> Retweeted – To the founding land of our beloved brand, Canterbury. Our thoughts go out to all who have been effected with the quakes… #hope

John Smit – South African Captain

> My thoughts and prayers for all our New Zealand friends affected by the earthquake. God bless

Quade Cooper – Australian First-Five Eighth

> Wow hope all is Christchurch are safe! Thoughts are with you! Hope my family are ok….

Mat Rogers - Retired Australian International and League Player

> It’s scary the pics from NZ.. Just too much devastation down under!! Praying for miracles!!

James O’Connor – Australian Wing-Midfield

> Thoughts n prayers go to those in Christchurch- very tough time, hope all my kiwi tweeps stays safe!!

Nemani Nadolo - Fiji and Exeter Chiefs

> Jus wanna send my thoughts and prayer to the victims of the earthquake in crusaders land… (Christchurch)

Chris Cracknell – England 7′s

> Thoughts & prayers with everyone in #Christchurch such a tragedy.

Kyle Brown - South African 7′s Captain

@danstheman1 yeh news has spread here, it’s really sad to see. Our thoughts and prayers are with all those families.

Tom Catterick – Newcastle Falcons First Five-Eighth

> Thoughts go out to those effected by the earthquake in christchurch, horrible scenes.

Scott Quinnell – Retired Welsh Loose Forward

> My thoughts are with everyone in Christchurch NZ.

Olly Morgan – Gloucester and England

> Thoughts and prayers go out to the people of christchurch nz.

Ross Skeate – Professional Player with the Sharks

> Sad news about the earthquake in Christchurch NZ. My thoughts go out to all those affected. We’re still at the mercy of Mother Earth.

James Horwill – English Loose Forward

> My thoughts go out to everyone in Christchurch. Not good.

Gurthro Steenkamp – South African Prop

> My prayers go out to everyone in Christchurch NZ that were hit by the earthquake!

Bob Skinstad – South African Loose Forward

> The rugby community gets into action quickly, pls help with thoughts, prayers and actions for those in c/church home of the Crusaders

Craig Newby - All Blacks Flanker

> Thoughts are with the People of ChCh, so sad to hear of deaths. Feel helpless over here.

@craignewby6 and @scotthamilton14 will b donating their signed Tigers Playing Jerseys for auction proceeds to ChCh people. Details soon.

Scott Hamilton - All Blacks Winger

> Another quake in Christchurch. Worse than September one. Terrible news. Hope everyone coping as best they can.

> Tough night for chch. Hopefully today brings some miracles for people who remain trapped.

Sione Lauaki – All Blacks Loose Forward

> Sad news in Christchurch.. Don’t know what to say really except appreciate what u have u never know what tomorrow brings.. Lockinyourfaith

Some Tweeps that you may have already read…

Neemia Tialata – All Blacks Prop

> Are you serious another earthquake hitting Christchurch!!! 6.3 hope you all good chch tweeps prayers are with y’all right now…

> Just makes you appreciate life a lot more and to be alive/happy watching this sad sad coverage on the Christchurch #EqkNZ#MuchLove

> I know y’all would love to see us play but can just imagine wat the boys are going thru tryin to look after their families love ones…

> Don’t get me wrong I love what I do and that is playing RUGBY but there’s more to life than just a game… But if we do I’ll make sure…

> Waking up this morning hoping yesterdays eventful day was all a dream… Gutted to even turn on the tv or see any tweet on death toll.#Eqnz

> Apart from that imma dedicate my tweet timeline to the #Eqnz and the people of chch if ya haven’t already seen:) hope they all safe..#1love

Cory Jane – All Blacks Winger

> Hope everyone in #CHCH is doing fine after the Earthquake 2day.

> Got no tv so just getting updates on twitter bout #CHCH#EarthQuake. My heart goes out 2 the dead/injured & there family’s.#StaystrongCHCH

Piri Weepu – All Blacks Half-Back

> Hope everyone in Chirstchurch is safe!! Please be safe and careful!

> All my chch tweeps! Are use safe? Are people there safe? Please all be safe!

> Just feel so helpless watching people!! Just wish you could do something in some way to help

> Heart goes out to those families who have lost there loved ones! And to those who are still waiting for news on family members!

> To my fellow kiwis in chch tonight! I will be praying for you all! And for those still fighting for survival and those missing! Much love!

> I know that there’s not a lot we can do! But anything will help! I’m doing my bit 2 try help! Getting supplies for people! #itshelpingaintit

Alby Matthewson – All Blacks Half-Back

> Thoughts are with the families in Christchurch who have lost loved ones.

Joe Rokocoko - All Blacks Winger

> Just woke up on r 1st day in africa and just herd abot the sad news in christchch, thinkng of you all, happy 2 hear my sister is safe

Jerome Kaino - All Blacks Flanker

> Just heard about the CHCH earthquake over here in South Africa, man thoughts go out to people back home that are affected!!

Liam Messam – All Blacks Flanker

> Prayers and thoughts to everyone in christchurch hope your all safe

> Hope our crusader brothers are safe. Sad day in christchurch

> Please help out with our earthquake appeal if u have any of the essentials please bring to 2 Mac Callum crt Hamilton. Truck leaves tomorrow

We Remember!

Until Next Time

McCawesomeness

iamjonnyking

We should not be surprised at such realities, as the sporting pursuit encourages such impassions, with Twitter providing the immediacy to allow the emotions to tweet.

Let em Tweet!

We love to read when the spin stops!

As fans, the unfiltered honesty and connection is what speaks, even if this proves louder than some interested parties would find acceptable.

To underscore this perspective, a short time after the event, with a very frustrating opening to their Super Rugby season, after the Hurricanes would go down to the Highlanders at home, Cory Jane would tweet the following —>

“I’m so pissed at playing that sh*t. There is 1 man that was worse than anyone on the field, I can’t say his name (hint) he never got the ball.”

As I live-streamed an audio commentary, one is not surprised with such a response, as Referee Dickinson was definitively calling out an offence.

The account in the Dominion Post goes onto quote Sanzar boss, and fellow Tweeter, Greg Peters,

“As a general rule Sanzar’s code of conduct would see any message on social media as a public media comment, so players need to be careful,” he said. “This serves as a reminder that social media is regarded as an official statement.”

However, just some 30 minutes ago, Jane would affirm the following via his Twitter account —>

@al_nz I only heard bout it from a mate who read the paper.that’s about how told off I got

With the continued rise in this vehicle of the socially mediated world, real time reaction, responses, in the form of tweets is gonna continue to happen.

It seems that sanity has prevailed in this context, although taking Jane’s words at face value, it seems perceived PR sensibilities has encouraged a Twitter-less dialogue and the deleting of the offending tweet; but here is a serious question —>

How far is too far?

In a world of competing commercial interests, is it the money men, most personally and commercially divested from such honesty, who are the ones ultimately influencing the extent of the narrative that a sporting star can communicate?

After all, somebody’s gotta pay?!

As is the case with our humanity, there will be many more moments when the emotion of that moment will tweet.

While there are lines in the sand, when the tweet is sporting commentary in a context that intersects with what has taken place, it certainly adds to the sporting story, and our grasp of the human intersection with the field of dreams.

Are the Refs morally sacrosanct from such outbursts?

If not, and there are still issues, other secondary interests are compelling toward restraint!

In our New Zealand context, we still have strong strictures of etiquette, almost following along with the maxim: what happens on the field, stays on the field.

As in most cases where the status quo moves with a flow, it will probably take a test case or a groundswell of prevailing opinion to change the tenor of what is acceptable.

If the truth be worth the effort, we all criticise the Referee in the comfort of our TV viewing room, where we are the Boss!

I for one, would like to see an increased honesty in our sporting opinions, as we are living in a dream world if we think that such disagreements are not part of what transpires.

I don’t believe there is anything wrong with saying you believe someone got it wrong. However, and on the flip side, the tenor and tone of such interactions tend to too easily descend into name-calling, which makes this shaky ground where even right angles [Yes, I know it is, Angels] fear to tread.

Therefore, there is no easy solution.

Sometimes when you set something free, it may roam where you do not desire or did not expect.

Are we prepared to pay this price?

At this stage, in a New Zealand context, we are wavering between two opinions, seeking to hold the tension between one or the other.

Is this just a reality of life?

Wisdom defined is skillful living, which is a professional calling we all seek to attain… off the field!

In all these questions… What Say You?

Until Next Time

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iamjonnyking

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Like the opinion of the circumspect design of this blog, it is very much in the eye of the beholder, and one’s basis for Tweeting infatuation will reflect much of what calls your inner person to stand to attention.

In light of this, I ask you to please open up and share which sporting individual you can’t help but follow… in cyber-space, stalker!

While you’re at the mike, don’t just stop there but please also share why!

If this sport billy… Jean has a good following, there is probably a cause and effect relationship between what they are doing and why they have a following.  Even though we the plebeians may not have the platform of certain stars, we all have a context to live, a story to share, and a life to unfold… what we need to grasp is how to get this on stage and starring.

Therefore, this process may also help you personally, as you move the spotlight onto your own Tweeting context.

I look forward to interacting.

Until Next Time

McCawesomeness!

iamjonnyking

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