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#obamaa2 - http://wthashtag.com/obamaa2
#umgrad10 - http://wthashtag.com/umgrad10
Transcript from April 30, 2010 to May 1, 2010
All times are Pacific Time
April 30, 2010
12:05 am crheinga: 7.5 hours until I leave for 4 months... yikes! Congrats to all the
@UM_SPH grads! It was fun helping you get ready for graduation #umgrad10
12:31 am TabzChewy: is gonna see @BarackObama at the @umich spring commencement in <2 days!!
Best grad gift the nation can offer lol! #umgrad10
12:36 am AnnieZirkel: Just got 'trained' to volunteer 4 sat commencement #obamaa2
10:56 am laurafdunn: Looking forward to Tomorrow. Hope there's lots of sunshine for
#umgrad10. http://myloc.me/6yTuH
12:22 pm kimberkoz: Obama to #umgrad10: "Write the next chapter in our nation's great
story." @detnews #ObamaA2 http://bit.ly/9hnSfr
12:23 pm mmanty: UM grads: look for profs who have taught you among the faculty marshals.
We're there to help you celebrate! #umgrad10
12:38 pm alexumich: Tomorrow I'm working #umgrad10 with guesstimated 8,500 grads, 70,000+?
guests and @BarackObama. Not a typical day! Go Blue!
12:38 pm jess_barr: The gates for #umgrad10 open in less than 24 hours!
1:04 pm detnews: RT @kimberkoz: Obama to #umgrad10: "Write the next chapter in our nation's
great story." http://bit.ly/9hnSfr #ObamaA2
1:04 pm detnewsUM: RT @kimberkoz: Obama to #umgrad10: "Write the next chapter in our nation's
great story." http://bit.ly/9hnSfr #ObamaA2
1:12 pm itswlw: RT @detnews: RT @kimberkoz: Obama to #umgrad10: "Write the next chapter in
our nation's great story." http://bit.ly/9hnSfr #ObamaA2
1:17 pm mtthw_j_dms: I have a couple extra tickets to the UM Commencement, if anyone would
like them. Pres. Obama is speaking! #umgrad10 #obama Please RT.
1:33 pm nanders6: Kines graduation tonight and #umgrad10 tomorrow in the Big House with
Obama. Woo!
1:35 pm nanders6: Congratulations Club Cider! We made it, all while being awesome! #umgrad10
1:39 pm Leckert: SOOOOO much work has gone into #ObamaA2! It is going to be awesome!
#umgrad10
1:44 pm NathanBomey: MEDC CEO Greg Main on why Obama should use commencement to address small
biz lending http://bit.ly/crpQpe #ObamaA2 #umgrad10
1:50 pm NathanBomey: I'm part of a team covering #ObamaA2 Saturday for @AnnArborCom. Will be
live blogging alongside @ryanjstanton #umgrad10
2:05 pm kimberkoz: RT @AnnArborcom: If he's nervous, #UM student commencement speaker doesn't
show it http://bit.ly/92wtDg #ObamaA2 #umgrad10
2:09 pm kimberkoz: Some ticket holders to #UM graduation seek to profit. @detnews
http://bit.ly/cTK3GZ #ObamaA2 #umgrad10
2:16 pm detnews: RT @kimberkoz: Some ticket holders to #UM graduation seek to profit.
@detnews http://bit.ly/cTK3GZ #ObamaA2 #umgrad10
2:16 pm detnewsUM: RT @kimberkoz: Some ticket holders to #UM graduation seek to profit.
@detnews http://bit.ly/cTK3GZ #ObamaA2 #umgrad10
2:20 pm UMPhilanthropy: Are you ready for commencement tomorrow? Click here for all of the
details: http://ow.ly/1F8Xa #umgrad10
2:25 pm annarborcom: Many protesters expected outside #michigan Stadium before Obama
commencement address http://bit.ly/doMgzy #obamaA2
2:38 pm jacobwholmes: Walking across Diag in cap and gown, several strangers stop me to
congratulate me on graduating. This is a nice feeling! #umgrad10
2:46 pm kimberkoz: Cell coverage to be boosted tomorrow at #UM graduation, where Obama will
speak. #ObamaA2 #umgrad10 http://bit.ly/bVpv4v
2:49 pm kimberkoz: An e-congrat to @jacobwholmes who's walking across Diag in cap and gown &
several strangers are congratulating her. #umgrad10 #ObamaA2 #UM
2:50 pm kimberkoz: Cell coverage to be boosted tomorrow at #UM graduation, where Obama will
speak. #ObamaA2 #umgrad10 http://bit.ly/bVpv4v @detnews
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2:52 pm kimberkoz: RT @mtthw_j_dms: I have a couple extra tickets to the UM Commencement, if
anyone would like them. Pres. Obama is speaking! #umgrad10 #obama Please RT.
2:54 pm kimberkoz: @itswlw Thanks for the RT! See you tomorrow. #ObamaA2 #umgrad10 #UM
3:05 pm chaimon: RT @annarborcom: Many protesters expected outside #michigan Stadium before
Obama commencement address http://bit.ly/doMgzy #obamaA2
3:07 pm kimberkoz: #FollowFriday for live tweets from President Obama commencement speech Sat
to #umgrad10: @kimberkoz, @detnews, @annarborcom #ObamaA2 #UM
3:27 pm angusnb: RT @umich: Due to overwhelming interest in commencement, no tickets remain.
General Public distro of tix on Friday has been cancelled #umgrad10
3:40 pm detnews: texting while graduating still OK RT @kimberkoz: Cell coverage to be
boosted at #UM graduation... #ObamaA2 #umgrad10 http://bit.ly/bVpv4v
4:06 pm ryanjstanton: It is utterly crazy in Ann Arbor right now. Obama mania. Streets already
jammed. #umgrad10 #ObamaA2
4:13 pm vielmetti: #ornette past shows in Ann Arbor http://bit.ly/a53xWs @annarborcom 1973,
1986 and 2004, and I missed 1982; honorary degree at #umgrad10
4:35 pm donnf: Grads would rather Obama buttress their egos than share a historic new idea
or political insight. SHUT UP. http://j.mp/a2lamers #umgrad10
4:44 pm lisabankey: Clothes all ironed for School of Information grad ceremony. Then up
early to carry the SI flag into the Big House! #obamaA2 #umgrad10
5:00 pm snre: RT @UMPhilanthropy: Are you ready for commencement tomorrow? Click here for all
of the details: http://ow.ly/1F8Xa #umgrad10
5:10 pm thcrawford: Traffics already crazy in #annarbor and #obamaa2 doesn't get here for at
least 18 hrs must be the visitors, sunny, walking rest of today
5:13 pm stuartberlow: Wacky, granola hippies better not sit in my & @anwito's Section 20 seats
at #umgrad10 tomorrow
5:22 pm AngelinaNZ: RT @annarborcom: Many protesters expected outside #michigan Stadium
before Obama commencement address http://bit.ly/doMgzy #obamaA2
5:24 pm annarborcom: Get up-to-the-minute U-M commencement coverage on @AnnArborcom all day
Saturday http://bit.ly/ddZf31 #obamaA2
5:24 pm annarborcom: RT @vielmetti: #ornette past shows in Ann Arbor http://bit.ly/a53xWs
1973, 1986 and 2004, and I missed 1982; honorary degree at #umgrad10
5:26 pm lacanvasser: I graduate college tomorrow! #umgrad10
5:35 pm NathanBomey: RT @AnnArborcom Get up-to-the-minute U-M commencement coverage on
www.annarbor.com all day Saturday http://bit.ly/ddZf31 #obamaA2
5:37 pm 814Hill: I've learned just as much on the porch playing shit dollar as I ever could
in a class room. #umgrad10
6:13 pm potsie: Landed at DTW. Waiting for gate to open up. Come on people...have some
graduate ceremonies to attend in A2. #umgrad10
6:19 pm joeserwach: Just guaranteed it won't rain for Commencement (or for the 6 hours I'll
be standing outside) by buying a raincoat and poncho. #obamaA2
6:20 pm umich: Congratulations 2010 Grads! Questions about tomorrow's #umgrad10? Find
answers here: http://bit.ly/axnABJ
6:23 pm UMNewsService: RT @umich: Congratulations 2010 Grads! Questions about tomorrow's
#umgrad10? Find answers here: http://bit.ly/axnABJ
6:34 pm mtthw_j_dms: Extra commencement tickets are gone! #umgrad10
7:01 pm jess_barr: Remember to use #umgrad10 in your Commencement-relevant tweets tomorrow for
a chance to have your tweet on the scoreboards!
7:10 pm TabzChewy: just finished the comm commencement ceremony...one step closer to being an
alum #umgrad10
7:17 pm tfinholt: TV guys shooting b-roll while the sky is blue and the sun is bright -
everyone geeked for #ornette and the other guy #obamaa2
7:19 pm ThomasWitkin: Your tweet could be on the scoreboard tomorrow during graduation if you
use #umgrad10
7:24 pm ryanjstanton: RT @NathanBomey: I'm part of a team covering #ObamaA2 Saturday for
@AnnArborCom. Will be live blogging alongside @ryanjstanton #umgrad10
7:31 pm 814Hill: Hey Barack, we're the dirtiest most pathetic house in Ann Arbor!! Wanna
come check it out later?? See ya at Skeeps! #umgrad10
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7:34 pm swiviol: Looking forward to seeing POTUS in the Big House tomorrow! Even if the
security is going to be insane ... #umgrad10
7:48 pm ItakuIce: guess who im seeing tomorrow. hint. his name starts with b and ends in
arack obama. #obamaA2
7:49 pm potsie: Made it! Ceremony starts in 5. Go Blue! #umgrad10 School of Information
@lisabankey
8:00 pm snre: Great #umgrad10 story from @annarborcom: "U-M ROTC class will take oath of
office Saturday from President Obama" http://ow.ly/1FlJS
8:15 pm potsie: Dean finishing up commencement address. School of Info #umgrad10
http://twitpic.com/1jq4z3
8:18 pm richwig: @potsie #umgrad10 If you run into Chuck Severance shock him by saying Rich
says hi from Lansing
8:31 pm lesley_nicole: My family got me over here crying like a baby. :D #umgrad10 So
blessed.
9:22 pm annarborcom: Tickets for #ObamaA2. Wish these were for SB's seats in Sec. 20 but
looking forward to a #BigThrill! http://twitpic.com/1jqly4
10:19 pm umichgrad07: one last #shoutout to all of the #UofM Class Of 2010 graduates! y'all
made it! #umgrad10
10:22 pm 814Hill: I'll always remember the time we stole tons of haloween decorations and
tammy from bartonbrook called it Pumpkin Yuck. #umgrad10
10:44 pm tresfuller: #umgrad10 love my family
10:47 pm thwesley: Congratulations to all of the #UMGrad10 Graduates! @UM_Dearborn @UMFlint
@Umich #UM #UMICH #Graduation
11:23 pm tfinholt: @clint_newsom I thought maybe, but pre-Obama entertainment is described
as student groups #ornette #obamaA2
11:47 pm annarborcom: The streets of downtown #annarbor are alive tonight, ahead of
#michigan commencement tomorrow #obamaA2
11:54 pm ItakuIce: RT @annarborcom: The streets of downtown #annarbor are alive tonight,
ahead of #michigan commencement tomorrow #obamaA2
May 1, 2010
12:05 am PaulaTherese: RT @AnnArborcom The streets of downtown #annarbor are alive tonight,
ahead of #michigan commencement tomorrow #obamaA2
12:19 am psa2: Sweet! RT: @AnnArborcom The streets of downtown #annarbor are alive tonight,
ahead of #michigan commencement tomorrow #obamaA2
12:23 am psa2: Terry B's is a fun place. Nice deck! RT: @a2karen Avoiding #ObamaA2
#commencement rush in #Dexter @ TerryBs http://twitpic.com/1jr702
12:30 am Lyfe_net: Extra cell tower deployed for #obamaA2 event in #annarbor @annarborcom
http://lyfe.net/i/yk
12:30 am Tendrid: Extra cell tower deployed for #obamaA2 event in #annarbor @annarborcom
http://lyfe.net/i/yk
12:37 am OFA_WC: Preparing for President Obama's address tomorrow #ObamaA2
12:42 am lacanvasser: Welcome to Ann Arbor @BarackObama #umgrad10 http://twitpic.com/1js5pt
1:23 am annarborcom: RT @Tendrid: Extra cell tower deployed for #obamaA2 event in #annarbor
@annarborcom http://lyfe.net/i/yk
1:25 am pfanderson: RT @Tendrid: Extra cell tower deployed for #obamaA2 event in #annarbor
@annarborcom http://lyfe.net/i/yk
1:28 am ItakuIce: RT @Tendrid: Extra cell tower deployed for #obamaA2 event in #annarbor
@annarborcom http://lyfe.net/i/yk
1:29 am markyangzw: I'm really excited for graduation tmr. I'm gonna bring an extra
cellphone batt to take more pics and send more tweets. #umgrad10 #fb
1:34 am annarborcom: RT @lacanvasser: Welcome to Ann Arbor @BarackObama #umgrad10
http://twitpic.com/1js5pt
1:42 am HeatherDiMasi: My parents will see him tomorrow @ the #UM graduation! RT
@lacanvasser Welcome to Ann Arbor @BarackObama #umgrad10 http://twitpic.com/1js5pt
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1:43 am jRagg19: Welcome to Ann Arbor @BarackObama! http://bit.ly/ctWgeH #obamaA2
1:46 am Death_Letter: RT @lacanvasser: Welcome to Ann Arbor @BarackObama #umgrad10
http://twitpic.com/1js5pt
1:49 am annarborcom: Like the ponies? Follow the real deal as our @mikerothstein chats live
from the Ky. Derby after #ObamaA2! http://twitpic.com/1jsraa
1:52 am ItakuIce: @ACKirbachu i wont be there though im going to see obama #obamaA2
1:55 am DanaCronyn: So cool! RT @AnnArborcom: Extra cell tower deployed for #obamaA2 event
in #annarbor http://lyfe.net/i/yk
1:56 am lisabankey: Enjoyed chatting with professors after graduation, yummy dinner with
family now catch some ZZZs to see Obama tomorrow #umgrad10 #obamaA2
1:57 am Death_Letter: RT @annarborcom: Tickets for #ObamaA2. Wish these were for SB's seats in
Sec. 20 but looking forward to a #BigThrill! http://twitpic.com/1jqly4
2:11 am jeffreyparnold: Heading to bed and not looking forward to the 4:45 a.m. wake-up call
to be part of @AnnArborcom's coverage of Presidential visit. #ObamaA2
2:17 am wguru: Are seat cushions allowed at #umgrad10 #obamaA2 ?
2:24 am Tendrid: going to bed early. Want to be well rested for tomorrows photo op. #obamaA2
2:43 am lsiden: My BlackBerry sez "GPS temporarily unavailable". Anyone else in A2 having
this experience? #obamaA2
2:58 am meganbarshop: #umgrad10 TOMORROW. See you there, @BarackObama
3:01 am Admiller15: Last night before I'm a college graduate. Excited for my last game of
baseball before the big house #umgrad10
3:15 am jeremypeters: Will be live tweeting @BarackObama's speech to UMich grads tomorrow
morning from @YouthCaucus. #ObamaA2
3:26 am dynarski: RT @AnnArborcom: Welcome to Ann Arbor @BarackObama #umgrad10
http://twitpic.com/1js5pt
3:26 am PubPol639: RT @AnnArborcom: Welcome to Ann Arbor @BarackObama #umgrad10
http://twitpic.com/1js5pt
3:26 am smd_in_aa: RT @AnnArborcom: Welcome to Ann Arbor @BarackObama #umgrad10
http://twitpic.com/1js5pt
3:28 am A2Jess: One v. cool benefit to going to graduation tomorrow. Not only do I get to see
President Obama - I also get to see ORNETTE COLEMAN! #obamaA2
3:37 am annarborcom: ANN ARBOR READY FOR OBAMA: University of #Michigan, city prepare for
President @barackobama's arrival http://bit.ly/cs8vfv #obamaA2
3:40 am vkorkes: Can't tell if I'm more excited about graduating or #ObamaA2...probably
Obama. I mentally graduated months ago. #umgrad10
3:44 am detnews: It's an early night in #annarbor, as the countdown for President Obama at
#UM begins. #ObamaA2 #umgrad10
3:44 am kimberkoz: It's an early night in #annarbor, as the countdown for President Obama at
#UM begins. #ObamaA2 #umgrad10
3:45 am WAYNRadio: RT @detnews: It's an early night in #annarbor, as the countdown for
President Obama at #UM begins. #ObamaA2 #umgrad10
3:46 am kimberkoz: #FollowFriday for live tweets from President Obama commencement speech Sat
to #umgrad10: @kimberkoz, @detnews, @annarborcom #ObamaA2 #UM
3:46 am spaceflight: RT @detnews: It's an early night in #annarbor, as the countdown for
President Obama at #UM begins. #ObamaA2 #umgrad10
3:48 am Smcuson: thanks #ObamaA2 for giving us something to cheer about again in the Big
House! Haha, our football has been...unpredictable :) #umgrad10
3:49 am HEIRS_Health: RT @detnews: RT @jRagg19: Welcome to Ann Arbor @BarackObama!
http://bit.ly/ctWgeH #obamaA2
3:49 am kimberkoz: RT @jRagg19: Welcome to Ann Arbor @BarackObama! http://bit.ly/ctWgeH
#obamaA2
3:50 am Smcuson: @vkorkes @jlchong @aegreen CONGRATS to you all, my loves! One of the most
exciting days of our lives!!! #umgrad10
3:56 am PattiDudek: RT @detnews RT @jRagg19: Welcome to Ann Arbor @BarackObama!
http://bit.ly/ctWgeH #obamaA2
4:00 am richarddeitsch: Enjoying how the Ann Arborites on Twitter are going crazy with the
hashtag #obamaA2
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4:09 am annarborcom: @rhammer It will be almost like you ARE here if you watch @AnnArborcom
all day! :) #obamaA2
4:09 am annarborcom: RT @kimberkoz: #FollowFriday for live tweets from President Obama speech
Sat to #umgrad10: @kimberkoz, @detnews, @annarborcom #ObamaA2 #UM
4:11 am gdascher: Alarm set for 5:40am in preparation for @barackobama in the white house.
Let's go blue! #umgrad10
4:13 am annarborcom: A roundup of everything #obamaA2: http://bit.ly/ddZf31
4:27 am hriefs: @richarddeitsch UM grads are just glad to have something to cheer about in
the Big House. #ObamaA2
4:31 am annarborcom: Need somewhere to watch President Obama's speech? Stop by the first
floor of AnnArbor.com, 301 E. Liberty St., around 11-11:30 a.m. #obamaA2
4:45 am kreges: Go blue for barack! Welcome to Ann Arbor @BarackObama! http://bit.ly/ctWgeH
#obamaA2
5:48 am onlynina: You may be just going to bed, but @KaitlinHenry and I are getting to go to
Ann Arbor to see @BarackObama. Are we crazy? Maybe. #umgrad10
5:52 am KaitlinHenry: Citrus toothpaste, Bobby, @BarackObama, want coffee, need nap. For
clarification, please redirect to tweets from @onlynina. #umgrad10
6:20 am wombat_714: RT @annarborcom: ANN ARBOR READY FOR OBAMA: University of #Michigan,
city prepare for President @barackobama's arrival http://bit.ly/cs8vfv #obamaA2
6:34 am onlynina: My dad just got lost in our own neighborhood! We might just be late to
commencement now! #umgrad10
8:07 am ryanjstanton: I have no running water this morning. Is this because #ObamaA2 is in
town? #umgrad10 #annarbor
8:08 am ryanjstanton: RT @annarborcom: Need somewhere to watch President Obama's speech? Stop
by the first floor of AnnArbor.com, 301 E. Liberty St., around 11-11:30 a.m. #obamaA2
8:31 am KaitlinHenry: WE ARE THE FIRST PEOPLE HERE. And I think we're being placed on some
kind of security list! #umgrad10
8:33 am onlynina: We were congratulated RT @kaitlinhenry WE ARE THE FIRST PEOPLE HERE. And I
think we're being placed on some kind of security list! #umgrad10
8:46 am detnews: Students are arriving for #UM grad where Obama will speak! RT
@KaitlinHenry: WE ARE THE FIRST PEOPLE HERE. #umgrad10 #ObamaA2 @detnews
8:46 am kimberkoz: Students are arriving for #UM grad where Obama will speak! RT
@KaitlinHenry: WE ARE THE FIRST PEOPLE HERE. #umgrad10 #ObamaA2 @detnews
8:49 am detnews: @KaitlinHenry Congrats for being first in line! Can you tell me how many
others are there & describe the mood? #ObamaA2 #umgrad10 @detnews
8:49 am kimberkoz: @KaitlinHenry Congrats for being first in line! Can you tell me how many
others are there & describe the mood? #ObamaA2 #umgrad10 @detnews
8:52 am eclectablog: 4:50 a.m.??? Are you kidding me? #obamaA2 #umgrad10
8:53 am detnews: Obama's visit today to #UM began one year ago. #umgrad10 #ObamaA2.
http://bit.ly/3WLAUw#_wholeArticle
8:53 am kimberkoz: Obama's visit today to #UM began one year ago. #umgrad10 #ObamaA2.
http://bit.ly/3WLAUw#_wholeArticle
9:00 am joeserwach: Welcoming 200 journalists to campus (including @jennyserwach) and get to
use a clipboard and walkie talkie. What a country! #obamaA2
9:11 am jeffreyparnold: Hoping there's at least one 24-hour Starbucks between here and the
office. Hello 5 a.m. Next stop, White House press security line.#ObamaA2
9:13 am ryanjstanton: On my way to the Big House to get press credentials. It's still a ghost
town down here for now. #ObamaA2 #umgrad10
9:26 am Goostav: totally excited to hear @barackobama today at #umgrad10, nothing like
having the president speak to send you off into the real world!
9:29 am asmb90: going to see @BarackObama speak at the University of Michigan's commencement
ceremony today!! #UM #umgrad10
9:40 am eclectablog: iPhone weather app says "chance of rain 100%". Lightening flashing in
the sky. Could be a wet day #obamaA2 #umgrad10
9:40 am hidayatsyamsul: RT @eclectablog: iPhone weather app says "chance of rain 100%".
Lightening flashing in the sky. Could be a wet day #obamaA2 #umgrad10
9:47 am eclectablog: Alright, which teabagger went and prayed for rain??? #obamaA2 #umgrad10
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9:47 am jennyserwach: is reading the 153 page long commencement program and the first honorary
degree recipient listed is Barack H. Obama #Obamaa2
9:48 am myraklarman: today's weather forecast is freaking me out. To say the least. #obamaA2
9:50 am necs: I have one request, President Obama, please "do the Heisman" today at the
stadium http://bit.ly/amBIVB #ObamaA2 #umgrad10
9:53 am huracan5: Getting ready to head to elbel field... #umgrad10
9:56 am KaitlinHenry: @winstonbananas In the phonebook you can be found under Bananas,
Winston. #umgrad10
9:58 am JustinBThicke: Congrats cipote!!! RT @huracan5: Getting ready to head to elbel
field... #umgrad10
10:03 am PairOhLegal: Gettin Kathy up to take her & SiL Karen over to MI Stadium for
Obama's commencement speech. #obamaA2 I'm gonna paint the basement.
10:04 am eclectablog: Lining up at the Big House at 6 a.m. #obamaA2 #umgrad10
http://twitpic.com/1jx10k
10:05 am kimberkoz: Tx for weather report! RT @eclectablog: "chance of rain 100%".
Lightening flashing in the sky. Could be a wet day #obamaA2 #umgrad10
10:05 am onlynina: It's good to see @OFA_MI volunteers hard at work. Still a half hour
until gates open... #umgrad10
10:06 am eclectablog: 6 a.m. Lines at the Big House #obamaA2 #umgrad10
http://twitpic.com/1jx1ho
10:07 am onlynina: @amandahcaldwe just dropped from the sky! No, really?! #umgrad10
10:13 am detnews: Uh-oh. Gates to #umgrad10 aren't even open and it's sprinkling already!
#ObamaA2 @detnews
10:13 am kimberkoz: Uh-oh. Gates to #umgrad10 aren't even open and it's sprinkling already!
#ObamaA2 @detnews
10:13 am markdaviscraig: It's started to rain on Obamarama #umgrad10
10:16 am GOBURRberry: Shut up. RT @detnews: Uh-oh. Gates to #umgrad10 aren't even open and
it's sprinkling already! #ObamaA2 @detnews
10:16 am potsie: Rumbling in the distance as storms approach. Still will be awesome, rain or
not. @lisabankey in denial about early rise #umgrad10 #obamaA2
10:19 am amandahcaldwe: Just got to the mi statium. So excited to see Obama! #umgrad10
10:19 am lisabankey: Ugh! Thunder. #umgrad10 #obama2
10:19 am markyangzw: RT @potsie: Rumbling in the distance as storms approach. Still will
be awesome, rain or not. @lisabankey in denial about early rise #umgrad10 #obamaA2
10:19 am umich: Lines aren't too bad yet, but a couple of shuttles just unloaded. #umgrad10
http://twitpic.com/1jx4u2
10:21 am AmberHuntPhoto: Covering #POTUS Obama in the morning, then an engagement shoot in
the evening. I think I'll earn tonight's sleep. #ObamaA2
10:21 am nanders6: Joining the elite ranks of the largest living alumni body today. I am
officially one of the Leaders and Best, for life. #umgrad10
10:23 am eclectablog: Helpful volunteers from #OFA at the Big House, waiting for the gates
to open. #obamaA2 #umgrad10 http://twitpic.com/1jx5qj
10:24 am jennyserwach: dresscode diversity of newsmedia checking in, dressed in business
suits, others in camping gear and one in full military regalia #Obamaa2
10:27 am a2ladybugs: No LadyBugs soccer this weekend as Coach Lisa graduates today from
the U of Michigan #umgrad10 #obamaA2
10:27 am PairOhLegal: Line of storms plowing through...looks like it'll clear out in an
hour or two. Nice lightning flashes! #obamaA2
10:30 am jasonruk: I wanna be a model on the front of a poncho case. #umgrad10
10:31 am alexumich: Downpour!!! Who invited the rain? #umgrad10
10:31 am lisabankey: Rain, rain go away, b/c I am graduating today! Here's hoping the
thunderstorm quickly blows over! #umgrad10 #obamaA2
10:33 am annarborcom: RT @lisabankey: Rain, rain go away, b/c I am graduating today! Here's
hoping the thunderstorm quickly blows over! #umgrad10 #obamaA2
10:33 am seachellie4: weather is kinda unfortunate, but hopefully it'll clear up in time
for graduation... #umgrad10
10:34 am eclectablog: Rain coming down, ponchos coming out at UofM commencement in Ann
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10:34 am jane_lawrence: Thunderstorm. Great. #umgrad10
10:36 am EPLisa: RT @detnews: Obama's visit today to #UM began one year ago. #umgrad10
#ObamaA2. http://bit.ly/3WLAUw#_wholeArticle
10:36 am umich: RT @alexumich: Downpour!!! Who invited the rain? #umgrad10
10:38 am kupersht: No!! lightning storm.. #ObamaA2
10:38 am ryanjstanton: @kimberkoz the line surprisingly wasn't too bad! #ObamaA2 #umgrad10
10:39 am brendancampbell: I've got my onecho and I'm ready to go! #umgrad10
10:39 am michaelzlee: Ok, giant storm right over Ann Arbor. Looks like the worst should
soon pass, but it'll be raining for a long while. #umgrad10
10:40 am detnews: Insider's tip: Look for a flyover at 9 am to know Obama has arrived at
#umgrad10. #ObamaA2 @detnews
10:40 am jen_talley: It's pouring rain, thunder and lightning. Oh yay. #umgrad10
10:40 am kimberkoz: Insider's tip: Look for a flyover at 9 am to know Obama has arrived at
#umgrad10. #ObamaA2 @detnews
10:40 am maxrutz: Living on Hoover does have its perks.. 1 minute walk to Elbel in the
storm #ObamaA2 #umgrad10
10:40 am michaelzlee: RT @lisabankey: Rain, rain go away, b/c I am graduating today! Here's
hoping the thunderstorm quickly blows over! #umgrad10 #obamaA2
10:41 am huracan5: Wow, lightning and thunder for graduation...wonderful #umgrad10
10:41 am kimberkoz: Me too! RT @joeserwach: "I'd be lost without you Joe,'' -- a smiling TV
anchor as I offered guidance through U-M #obamaA2
10:41 am umich: RT @detnews: Insider's tip: Look for a flyover at 9 am to know Obama has
arrived at #umgrad10. #ObamaA2 @detnews
10:42 am brendanbenson: Another beautiful day in Ann Arbor! Welcome to Michigan, Obama!
#umgrad10
10:42 am LennyZenith: RT @detnews: Insider's tip: Look for a flyover at 9 am to know Obama
has arrived at #umgrad10. #ObamaA2 @detnews
10:43 am cateroosevelt: last night felt like summer. this morning it's storming like
summer. dear mich, it's may aka spring. obama is here so quit it!! #umgrad10
10:45 am btweets21: Insider's tip: Look for a flyover at 9 am to know Obama has arrived at
#umgrad10. #ObamaA2 @detnews (via @detnews)
10:45 am EvanNicho: Taking refuge in the MI Union, waiting out the rain with a few
graduates. Let me sell T-shirts! #umgrad10
10:45 am umich: What a lighting show! Brave people in line #umgrad10
http://twitpic.com/1jxavn
10:46 am annarborcom: Storms threaten graduation? http://bit.ly/dbJGef #obamaA2 #umgrad10
10:46 am samanthastorie: Driving to ann arbor for grad. :) this weather is kinda freaking me
out. Hope everyone brought ponchos! #umgrad10
10:47 am michaelzlee: Correction - the storm is moving Northeast, it'll be a bit longer
before we're through the worst. #WeatherWatch #umgrad10
10:47 am silverpeanut: What a lighting show! Brave people in line #umgrad10
http://twitpic.com/1jxavn /via @umich < at least I'm already inside ;)
10:48 am nanders6: There is a SEVERE weather advisory, but that will not stop us. Those who
stay, will be champions. #umgrad10
10:49 am michigandaily: Major thunderstorms arrive early in A2. Will they leave before
commencement?#obamaa2
10:49 am nanders6: RT @detnews: Insider's tip: Look for a flyover at 9 am to know Obama has
arrived at #umgrad10. #ObamaA2 @detnews
10:50 am johnlin88: I graduate today! Hello President Obama! #umgrad10
10:51 am Smcuson: HAIL to the victors valiant!!! (GET IT???) #ThisWeatherIsCrazy #ObamaA2
#umgrad10
10:52 am francohen: holy thunderstorm!!!! #umgrad10 #obamaA2
10:52 am LennyZenith: Watch President Obama at U-M's commencement ceremony live -
http://www.bigtennetwork.com/ (10:30 a.m.) #obamaa2
10:54 am dynarski: RT @Smcuson: HAIL to the victors valiant!!! (GET IT???)
#ThisWeatherIsCrazy #ObamaA2 #umgrad10
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10:54 am iraxter: Cut the shit weather, I need to graduate. #umgrad10 #obamaA2
10:54 am PubPol639: RT @Smcuson: HAIL to the victors valiant!!! (GET IT???)
#ThisWeatherIsCrazy #ObamaA2 #umgrad10
10:54 am smd_in_aa: RT @Smcuson: HAIL to the victors valiant!!! (GET IT???)
#ThisWeatherIsCrazy #ObamaA2 #umgrad10
10:54 am vkorkes: #umgrad2010 #obamaa2 ITS HAPPENING<3
10:54 am YouthCaucus: RT @umich: What a lighting show! Brave people in line #umgrad10
http://twitpic.com/1jxavn #obamaA2
10:56 am heathergcam: RT @eclectablog Alright, which teabagger went and prayed for rain???
#obamaA2 #umgrad10
10:56 am potsie: So I guess we should get ready. @lisabankey has her coffee so we r safer
now http://twitpic.com/1jxcr8 #obamaA2 #umgrad10
10:58 am detnews: Darshil Shah, a #umgrad10, dashing off in the rain to meet his
colleagues. @detnews #ObamaA2 http://twitpic.com/1jxe11
10:58 am kimberkoz: Darshil Shah, a #umgrad10, dashing off in the rain to meet his
colleagues. @detnews #ObamaA2 http://twitpic.com/1jxe11
10:59 am silverpeanut: I've worked as a medic in other events but never w this level of
security and #ems overhead! #umgrad10 #obamaA2
11:00 am PickleyPear: President Obama is giving the commencement speech at the University
of Michigan today! Flyover as he arrives 9am! #ObamaA2
11:00 am umich: RT @LennyZenith: Watch President Obama at U-M's commencement ceremony live
- http://www.bigtennetwork.com/ (10:30 a.m.) #umgrad10 #obamaa2
11:01 am detnews: Doors aren't open yet at #umgrad10 because the metal detectors don't
work when it's lightening. #ObamaA2
11:01 am johnlin88: I hope this storm isn't an omen for our future...#umgrad10
11:01 am kimberkoz: Doors aren't open yet at #umgrad10 because the metal detectors don't
work when it's lightening. #ObamaA2
11:01 am saralinds: anyone have an update about the commencement itself? #obamaA2 #umgrad10
11:02 am amandahcaldwe: #ObamainA2 update metal detectors don't work in the rain...
#umgrad10
11:02 am GOBURRberry: Damn. RT @detnews: Doors aren't open yet at #umgrad10 because the
metal detectors don't work when it's lightening. #ObamaA2
11:03 am maxrutz: Think getting through airport security is bad? Try 80,000 people in 3
hours. In the rain. Riiiight. #umgrad10 #ObamaA2
11:04 am eclectablog: Grads starting arrive but gates not open yet due to lightning.
#obamaA2 #umgrad10
11:04 am umich: RT @detnews: Darshil Shah, a #umgrad10, dashing off in the rain to meet his
colleagues. #ObamaA2 http://twitpic.com/1jxe11
11:05 am Admiller15: Let's go @BarackObama! Pull in some favors and get this rain stopped.
GO BLUE! #umgrad10
11:05 am srah: RT @maxrutz: Think getting through airport security is bad? Try 80,000 people
in 3 hours. In the rain. Riiiight. #umgrad10 #ObamaA2
11:06 am JeffreyGSmith: RT @detnews: Doors aren't open yet at #umgrad10 because the metal
detectors don't work when it's lightening. #ObamaA2
11:06 am umich: RT @detnews: Doors aren't open yet at #umgrad10 because the metal detectors
don't work when it's lightening. #umgrad10 #ObamaA2
11:09 am freep: Headed to #umgrad10? Be cautious in the rain. Despite downpour,
commencement still slated for 11 for Pres Obama as key speaker. #fpobama
11:09 am headphoneboy: little bros.' Graduation w/ Obama as the speaker looking unlikely due
to weather, really dissapointing #UMGrad10
11:09 am wguru: U-M special events security says No Seat Cushions for #umgrad10 #ObamaA2
today
11:10 am AdamJacobsPhoto: Woken by biblical thunderstorm. Hoping it clears for all those
grads in #Ann Arbor off to see Obama at the Big House #ObamaA2
11:10 am myraklarman: RT @JeffreyGSmith: RT @detnews: Doors aren't open yet at #umgrad10
because the metal detectors don't work when it's lightening. #ObamaA2
11:11 am detnews: One of the first protesters at #umgrad10. #ObamaA2
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11:11 am headphoneboy: RT @maxrutz: Think getting through airport security is bad? Try
80,000 people in 3 hours. In the rain. Riiiight. #umgrad10 #ObamaA2
11:11 am kimberkoz: One of the first protesters at #umgrad10. #ObamaA2
http://twitpic.com/1jxhbz
11:12 am LennyZenith: RT @detnews: Doors aren't open yet at #umgrad10 because the metal
detectors don't work when it's lightening. #ObamaA2
11:14 am JulieinNYC: Poncho time! RT @francohen: holy thunderstorm!!!! #umgrad10 #obamaA2
11:15 am JeffreyGSmith: RT @freep: Headed to #umgrad10? Be cautious in the rain. Despite
downpour, commencement still slated for 11 for Pres Obama as key speaker.
11:16 am JeffreyGSmith: RT @detnews: Insider's tip: Look for a flyover at 9 am to know
Obama has arrived at #umgrad10. #ObamaA2 @detnews
11:16 am jesssoul: RT @detnews: Doors aren't open yet at #umgrad10 because the metal
detectors don't work when it's lightening. #ObamaA2
11:16 am umich: Elbel Field: How many grads can fit under one tent? A lot! #umgrad10
http://twitpic.com/1jxiek
11:18 am gdascher: Soaked to the bone-- but in the breakfast tent waiting to go to the big
house! #umgrad10
11:18 am jesssoul: Got my @ljsauceda rain coat, coffee and tix!! #ObamaA2
11:19 am marshq: It's raining so hard in AA today. I'm all soaked. #umgrad10
11:21 am LJsauceda: Already wet for #obamaa2 with #jesssoul. I'm not even at #umgrad10 yet!
11:22 am kjrlivlife4ll: Geesh rain! Sunshine pls come! ? RT @umich: What a lighting show!
Brave people in line #umgrad10 http://twitpic.com/1jxavn
11:23 am silverpeanut: They are opening the gates! This should be fun #umgrad10
11:25 am NateHill: i hope the rain lets up for everyone! it's still early so I think it
will #ObamaA2
11:26 am LennyZenith: Gates open momentarily for attendees stuck in the rain waiting for
entry to U-M commncmnt ceremonies, looks like rain will subside #obamaa2
11:27 am annarborcom: Scenes from outside Michigan Stadium as commencement nears
http://bit.ly/dvjhg3 #obamaA2 #umgrad10
11:27 am armyrotc: Headed to "The Big House" for U Michigan graduation. Pres. Obama to
speak, and commission 14 Army Cadets. Stay tuned for excerpts! #umgrad10
11:27 am saralinds: @doctorg23liar... where did u hear that? #umgrad10
11:27 am umich: Grads yell 'GO BLUE!' on the morning news. #umgrad10
http://twitpic.com/1jxl8d
11:27 am umich: RT @LennyZenith: Gates open momentarily for attendees stuck in the rain
waiting for entry to U-M commncmnt ceremonies #umgrad10 #obamaa2
11:29 am armyrotc: @freep I'll be live-tweeting from The Big House today! #umgrad10
11:29 am curiousliz: RT @johnlin88 I hope this storm isn't an omen for our
future...#umgrad10
11:30 am annarborcom: Are you in line right now at #michigan stadium or heading toward it
for #obamaA2?
11:31 am mebates: Goodmorning Ann Arbor! Torrential thunderstorm is letting up and we're
parked 1 blck from the stadium. #ObamaA2
11:33 am complexkiki: hopes the rain stops #umgrad10
11:33 am doctorg23: I wish there were some updates about the commencement ceremony at
Michigan. #umgrad10
11:33 am michigandaily: UM spokesperson: Magnetometers at Michigan Stadium had to be shut
down because of the lightening, then rebooted ? hence the delays. #obamaa2
11:33 am NathanBomey: Powerful lightning passed through, but might be over RT @AnnArborCom
Storms threaten graduation? http://bit.ly/dbJGef #obamaA2 #umgrad10
11:33 am umich: The storm is letting up! #umgrad10 #ObamaA2
11:35 am freep: Doors are open at #umgrad10 in Ann Arbor. Metal detectors aren't reliable
in lightning so security was at standstill. #fpobama
11:36 am CarrieP: RT @annarborcom: Scenes from outside Michigan Stadium as commencement
nears http://bit.ly/dvjhg3 #obamaA2 #umgrad10
11:36 am PairOhLegal: The black trash bags are hardly noticeable on these grads! #obamaA2
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11:36 am umich: RT @michigandaily: UM spokesperson: Magnetometers had to be shut down
because of the lightening, then rebooted ? hence the delays. #umgrad10
11:37 am jaf78: On way to the BIG HOUSE to see my sister graduate! And Obama speak #ObamaA2
11:37 am kjrlivlife4ll: @carr2n RT @umich: The storm is letting up! #umgrad10 #ObamaA2
11:37 am kjrlivlife4ll: @carr2n: Follow @umich. Great updates on the ceremony, weather,
etc. Tweeting photos as well. Congrats to your daughter! GO BLUE! #umgrad10
11:37 am thefishmanfile: Doors are open at #umgrad10 in Ann Arbor. Metal detectors aren't
reliable in lightning so security was at standstill. #obama /via @freep
11:38 am GiantsGab: On way to the BIG HOUSE to see my sister graduate! And Obama speak
#ObamaA2
11:38 am Newsgirly: RT @freep: Headed to #umgrad10? Be cautious in the rain. Despite
downpour, commencement still slated for 11 for Pres Obama as key speaker. #fpobama
11:39 am annarborcom: RT @NathanBomey: Powerful lightning passed through, but might be over
http://bit.ly/dbJGef #obamaA2 #umgrad10
11:39 am annarborcom: RT @umich: RT @freep: Doors are open at #umgrad10 in Ann Arbor.
#ObamaA2
11:39 am detnews: Gates open #umgrad10. Remember to watch for flyover soon to know Obama
is in town. #ObamaA2
11:39 am kimberkoz: Gates open #umgrad10. Remember to watch for flyover soon to know Obama
is in town. #ObamaA2
11:39 am kleeDC: getting ready for #umgrad10. Obama speech seems to be mixed blessing - tons
of attendees + tstorms + security = bad combo. Here we go.
11:39 am psa2: RT: @AnnArborcom Need somewhere to watch Obama's speech? Stop by the 1st
floor of AnnArbor.com, 301 E. Liberty St., around 11-11:30 #obamaA2
11:39 am silverpeanut: They aren't fooling around w security. Block this door open and
see... #umgrad10 #obama2AA http://twitpic.com/1jxog7
11:39 am umich: RT @freep: Doors are open at #umgrad10 in Ann Arbor. #ObamaA2
11:40 am JeffreyGSmith: RT @detnews: Gates open #umgrad10. Remember to watch for flyover
soon to know Obama is in town. #ObamaA2
11:40 am JeffreyGSmith: RT @freep: Doors are open at #umgrad10 in Ann Arbor. Metal
detectors aren't reliable in lightning so security was at standstill. #fpobama
11:40 am ms_evans: rain or shine, i'm going to see obama speak today! #obamaA2 #umgrad10
11:40 am umich: Grads: 'Shout out' @ Elbel Field & get on the scoreboard! #umgrad10
http://twitpic.com/1jxoiv
11:41 am annarborcom: Rain is still coming down, lightning has stopped. Some kind of jet
flying over now. #obamaA2 #umgrad10
11:41 am bemykonstantine: obams will be in michigan today! lucky #umgrad10
11:41 am jess_barr: Puddle in my shoes but worth it for #umgrad10
11:42 am PaulaGardner: RT @annarborcom: Need somewhere to watch President Obama's speech?
Stop by the first floor of AnnArbor.com, 301 E. Liberty St., around 11-11:30 a.m. #obamaA2
11:42 am UMNewsService: Follow @umich & #umgrad10 for.all U-M commencement updates today.
Go Blue!
11:43 am alexumich: RT @UMNewsService: Follow @umich & #umgrad10 for.all U-M commencement
updates today. Go Blue!
11:44 am annarborcom: And follow #obamaA2! RT @UMNewsService: Follow @umich & #umgrad10
for.all U-M commencement updates today. Go Blue!
11:44 am annarborcom: Great photo of lightning over #michigan stadium http://bit.ly/dbJGef
#obamaA2 #umgrad10
11:44 am annarborcom: RT @jess_barr: Puddle in my shoes but worth it for #umgrad10
11:44 am brettashley1: RT @UMNewsService: Follow @umich & #umgrad10 for.all U-M commencement
updates today. Go Blue!
11:44 am jennyserwach: Anti-abortion protesters outside with signs reading things like:
obama=abortion #Obamaa2
11:45 am annarborcom: RT @silverpeanut: They aren't fooling around w security. Block this
door open and see... #umgrad10 #obama2AA http://twitpic.com/1jxog7
11:46 am doctorg23: RT @annarborcom: Great photo of lightning over #michigan stadium
http://bit.ly/dbJGef #obamaA2 #umgrad10
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11:46 am doctorg23: RT @UMNewsService: Follow @umich & #umgrad10 for.all U-M commencement
updates today. Go Blue!
11:46 am swiviol: Rainy, rainy day in Ann Arbor ... hopefully it'll stop later. #umgrad10
11:46 am umich: RT @annarborcom: Great photo of lightning over #michigan stadium
http://bit.ly/dbJGef. No lightning now, though! #umgrad10 #obamaA2
11:46 am YouthCaucus: RT @freep: Doors are open at #umgrad10 in Ann Arbor. Metal detectors
aren't reliable in lightning so security was at standstill. #fpobama
11:46 am zCrisan: Congrats to all #umgrad10. Hopefully the rain doesn't ruin commencement.
#goblue
11:47 am doctorg23: RT @umich: Grads: 'Shout out' @ Elbel Field & get on the scoreboard!
#umgrad10 http://twitpic.com/1jxoiv
11:47 am eclectablog: Security dogs are now smelling all the cameras in the media line.
Rain letting up! #obamaA2 #umgrad10
11:48 am doctorg23: RT @eclectablog: Security dogs are now smelling all the cameras in the
media line. Rain letting up! #obamaA2 #umgrad10
11:49 am las3rjock: is in the security line at the University of Michigan commencement
exercises. #umgrad10 #ObamaA2
11:50 am amandaslater: About to go see @BarackObama speak at U of M! #ObamaA2
11:50 am jesssoul: RT @annarborcom: And follow #obamaA2! RT @UMNewsService: Follow @umich &
#umgrad10 for.all U-M commencement updates today. Go Blue!
11:50 am pinballq: RT @annarborcom: Great photo of lightning over #michigan stadium
http://bit.ly/dbJGef #obamaA2 #umgrad10
11:51 am UMNewsService: Follow #ObamaA2 for #umgrad10 updates, too. Thanks for the reminder
@AnnArborcom!
11:52 am annarborcom: RT @aweck: Leaving Ypsi for #ObamaA2. Excited to help live blog for
@AnnArborcom. Not excited about the thunderstorm.
11:52 am jess_barr: Rains supposed to clear by 10am!! #umgrad10
11:52 am kpepper: RT @UMNewsService: Follow @umich & #umgrad10 for.all U-M commencement
updates today. Go Blue!
11:53 am cateroosevelt: only for you barack obama! and we are down to a light drizzle
#umgrad10 http://yfrog.com/0u67flj
11:53 am joebrilliant: RT @umich: RT @annarborcom: Great photo of lightning over #michigan
stadium http://bit.ly/dbJGef. No lightning now, though! #umgrad10 #obamaA2
11:53 am umich: RT @UMNewsService: Follow #ObamaA2 for #umgrad10 updates, too. Thanks for
the reminder @AnnArborcom!
11:54 am heidijogustad: RT @freep: Headed to #umgrad10? Be cautious in the rain. Despite
downpour, commencement still slated for 11 for Pres Obama as key speaker.
11:55 am michigandaily: Graduate queuing starts to build on Elbel. #obamaa2
http://twitpic.com/1jxsjc
11:56 am jslemrod: Squad heading to elbel #umgrad10 #a2obama
11:56 am lesley_nicole: Ok. GEEEEEKED!!! For Obama. #shoutout to my hairston tyler clan.
#umgrad10
11:57 am kettlebell_love: No trip to whole foods today. Ann Arbor will be a mess. #ObamaA2
Yoga instead.
11:58 am jennyserwach: Even the concession stand workers are wearing id around their necks
#Obamaa2
11:58 am michigandaily: Early storms turn to a light drizzle as the crowds start to flock
to the Big House. #obamaa2
11:59 am joebrilliant: RT @umich: RT @UMNewsService: Follow #ObamaA2 for #umgrad10 updates,
too. Thanks for the reminder @AnnArborcom!
11:59 am onlynina: This is worse than canvassing in Virginia during fall break.. But
finally in the Big House! #umgrad10
12:02 pm bplumb: In line, hoping #umgrad10 will trend above one "Justin Bieber."
12:02 pm goelv: Rain has subsided, time to walk to the stadium and see pres Obama.
#umgrad10
12:02 pm saralinds: #umgrad10
12:02 pm umich: Grads: Hungry? We got you covered @ Elbel Field #umgrad10
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12:03 pm eclectablog: Illegal photo of security a the Big House! #obamaA2 #umgrad10
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12:03 pm las3rjock: is waiting for commencement to commence in section 15, row 25. #umgrad10
#ObamaA2
12:03 pm misterding: wxyz report steady rains should stop 10am #ObamaA2
12:05 pm jennyserwach: Flower sales $30 for a bouquet or a lei outside gate 29. no sales
reported yet #Umgrad10
12:06 pm michaelzlee: Finally made it to Elbel field. #umgrad10
12:07 pm a2karen: RT @umich: RT @UMNewsService: Follow #ObamaA2 for #umgrad10 updates,
too. Thanks for the reminder @AnnArborcom!
12:08 pm swdmw: RT @AnnArborcom: Great photo of lightning over #michigan stadium
http://bit.ly/dbJGef #obamaA2 #umgrad10 Great day to hear the Prez! At home
12:10 pm atstar722: RT:@detnews: Students are arriving for #UM grad where Obama will speak!
#umgrad10 #ObamaA2 @detnews
12:10 pm umich: RT @michigandaily: Early storms turn to a light drizzle as the crowds start
to flock to the Big House. #umgrad10 #obamaa2
12:11 pm freep: Woman injured in line at #umgrad10. Onlookers said she fell, hit head. Was
conscious, talking. #fpobama http://yfrog.com/j582727215j
12:11 pm jennyserwach: Free cups of water by gate 18 for those who want to fight
dehydration. #Obamaa2
12:11 pm meganbarshop: Waiting 4 @BarackObama #goBlue #umgrad10 http://twitpic.com/1jxwkt
12:12 pm huracan5: Tweetin from the big house! Rain is supposed to be good luck so enjoy it
wolverines! #umgrad10
12:12 pm jacobwholmes: Finally on the field, ready for commencement! And I'm not even *that*
wet! #umgrad10
12:12 pm jpvand: Bring it rain #umgrad10
12:13 pm brettashley1: Wunderground radar shows one more batch of rain soon, then clearing.
#umgrad10
12:13 pm ReporterAmber: RT Woman injured at #umgrad10. Onlookers said she fell, hit head.
Was conscious, talking. #fpobama http://yfrog.com/j582727215j (@freep)
12:14 pm lukebarbara: arrived @UMichigan Commencement - 3 more hours until @BarackObama -
the line at South entrance is much shorter! #umgrad10
12:14 pm wehrlygirl: Welcome to Ann Arbor, President Barack Obama! #umgrad10
12:15 pm a2karen: RT @AnnArborcom: Great photo of lightning over #michigan stadium
http://bit.ly/dbJGef #obamaA2 #umgrad10
12:15 pm annarborcom: RT @ReporterAmber: Woman injured at #umgrad10 Onlookers said she
fell, hit head was conscious, talking http://yfrog.com/j582727215j (@freep)
12:16 pm umich: Friends, family & grads streaming towards stadium #umgrad10
http://twitpic.com/1jxxxk
12:16 pm zagatam: Awww it's raining for #umgrad10? That's too bad. Hrmph.
12:17 pm a2karen: My son had plans to bike to UM to hear the President but thunderstorms
stopped that plan. #obamaA2 #umgrad10 More cars headed to Big House
12:17 pm heidigoseek: RT @a2karen: RT @AnnArborcom: Great photo of lightning over #michigan
stadium http://bit.ly/dbJGef #obamaA2 #umgrad10 <- yikes!
12:17 pm lacanvasser: On the field at the big house! Getting ready for @BarackObama !
Forever go blue #umgrad10
12:18 pm KyleStuef: The Obama cavalcade just passed by. I think he saw me #obamaA2 (@
Michigan Stadium w/ 10 others) http://4sq.com/6QGADZ
12:18 pm luisfe12: We gettin rained on but it's not stoppin us #umgrad10
12:19 pm huracan5: @FrenchArmy in our ponchos lovin it! #umgrad10 http://twitpic.com/1jxyw5
12:19 pm jen_talley: Waiting for shuttle bus from commuter lot to stadium. Not crazy
enough to try to find parking around there #obamaa2 #umgrad10
12:20 pm joebrilliant: The terrential rains & ponchos really tie the whole "sea of humanity"
theme together #ObamaA2 #UMGrad10 http://twitpic.com/1jxywj
12:20 pm nolmstead: Stay dry watching #obamaA2 I'll be in #Detroit.
12:20 pm onlynina: Just saw @kvandebunte, Sonya, and Kalen on the big screen! Congrats,
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guys! #umgrad10
12:21 pm huracan5: Obama!!! Saludos to all my fellow latino grads!!! #umgrad10
12:21 pm jacobwholmes: Cant believe Im graduating so soon! GO BLUE -Jake #umgrad10
12:21 pm kleeDC: minor mob scene at quality inn shuttles to stadium are dissipating
#umgrad10
12:21 pm saimamoe: congrats #umgrad10 !!! waiting out here for our president to come out!
12:22 pm mattdriscoll: Congrats all Masters of Social Work!! #umgrad10
12:22 pm theFRroadshow: I hope Obama plays the hits. 'red state blue state united states
etc'. #umgrad10
12:23 pm carynroman: We made it in! Let the waiting begin...#umgrad10
http://twitpic.com/1jxzr6
12:23 pm oscarelbert: Congrats #umgrad10 - Lauren, Kelsey, Brook, Anya, Katie, Po and
Casey!
12:23 pm tinazhujie: #umgrad10 jennyz tinaw nithyar class of 2010! We made it!!!
12:23 pm umich: RT @brettashley1: Wunderground radar shows one more batch of rain soon,
then clearing. #umgrad10
12:24 pm scyufg: @umich 4 8 15 16 23 42 #umgrad10
12:25 pm carolinecanning: @umich at the Big House for commencement waiting in the rain for
President Obama! Congrats grads! #umgrad10
12:25 pm mattzouf: #umgrad10 university of michigan graduation! Obama excited for a night
in Ann Arbor at Fast! Go blue!
12:25 pm meganbarshop: It's raining UMGRADS! #umgrad10 #goblue. Waiting 4 @BarackObama
12:25 pm umich: RT @jennyserwach: Free cups of water by gate 18 for those who want to fight
dehydration. #umgrad10 #Obamaa2
12:26 pm KyleStuef: http://twitpic.com/1jy06l things are a little cramped downtown #obamaA2
12:26 pm ladyoflies: #umgrad10 Thank you mom, dad, and jean pierre for all your support
and love! -papu
12:26 pm tresfuller: #umgrad10 at the big house trying to keep from getting hit in the eye
by my tassel
12:27 pm AJohnnise: They have really mad graduation fun for all here at the Big House!
#umgrad10
12:27 pm annarborcom: RT @KyleStuef: http://twitpic.com/1jy06l things are a little cramped
downtown #obamaA2
12:27 pm carynroman: If we were in #arizona, they would have asked that Hispanic kid who
was just on the big screen for his papers. Michigan FTW. #umgrad10
12:27 pm eclectablog: Lots of excitement as the Big House fills up. #umgrad10 #obamaA2
http://twitpic.com/1jy0ta
12:27 pm maxrutz: Just saw lloyd carr walking to #umgrad10! #obamaa2
12:27 pm mikedanhof: RT @maxrutz: Just saw lloyd carr walking to #umgrad10! #obamaa2
12:27 pm morgankeys: Waiting in line for the bus, to the line to wait for Obama. Thunder
storms be damned! #umgrad10 http://twitpic.com/1jy0r2
12:27 pm seachellie4: soooo many people... #umgrad10 #obamaa2
12:27 pm theseanasaurus: #umgrad10. CONGRATS!! Go Blue! Enjoy the years ahead that allow you
to put your mark on history. Be the change you want to see.
12:28 pm annarborcom: RT @umich: RT @jennyserwach: Free cups of water by gate 18 for those
who want to fight dehydration. #umgrad10 #Obamaa2
12:28 pm emzanotti: Tweeting from the Big House #umgrad10, waiting for President Obama.
Congrats grads, you've earned it!!!
12:29 pm a2karen: I wonder if I went to the stadium if there would be a ticket? RT
@Eclectablog #umgrad10 #obamaA2 http://twitpic.com/1jy0ta
12:29 pm annarborcom: Rain just started picking up again ... #obamaA2
12:29 pm freep: Aaaaand this is what seating is like at #umgrad10. #fpobama
http://yfrog.com/j390133106j
12:29 pm mebates: Congrats Christine Schepeler!!! Love the entire Bates family. xoxo
#umgrad10
12:30 pm ladyoflies: To pads and prongs for being wet blankets with me. -moons #umgrad10
12:30 pm tinazhujie: The marauders ride again! #umgrad10
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12:31 pm PairOhLegal: @aweck @annarborcom RT Sam's clothing apparently has ponchos 207 E.
Liberty. 663-8611. They open at 9:30 #obamaA2
12:31 pm umich: RT @KyleStuef: http://twitpic.com/1jy06l things are a little cramped
downtown #umgrad10 #obamaA2
12:32 pm jeremypeters: Out of the whole crowd have seen *2* protesters.
http://tweetphoto.com/20632476 #obamaA2
12:32 pm kjrlivlife4ll: Once again, we did not have this! #shady ? RT @umich: Grads:
Hungry? We got you covered @ Elbel Field #umgrad10 http://twitpic.com/1jxu6l
12:33 pm carynroman: Advice to the graduates now sitting in the rain: the hats melt in the
rain. And the gowns bleed on your clothes. Sorry. #umgrad10
12:33 pm embstead: #Umgrad10 congrats peter! I love you babe :)
12:34 pm AJohnnise: Congratulations Class of 2010!!! #umgrad10 http://myloc.me/6Bgeq
12:34 pm annarborcom: RT @jeremypeters: Out of the whole crowd have seen *2* protesters.
http://tweetphoto.com/20632476 #obamaA2
12:34 pm lesley_nicole: All the black ppl near the front. @BarackObama #ftw!! Lol #umgrad10
12:34 pm umich: A little more rain, a lot more people #umgrad10 http://twitpic.com/1jy2li
12:35 pm las3rjock: just saw Robert Rhein on the jumbotron rocking the Tau Beta Pi stole!
#umgrad10 #ObamaA2
12:36 pm griffinhickman: I see that @aweck is dominating @AnnArborcom! #allin #UMGrad10
#ObamaA2 #PNC #Arbys
12:38 pm WhySharksMatter: #umgrad10 Congratulations, Eric! Love, Mom, Dad, David and
Scooby.
12:39 pm jesssoul: Looks like a VERY short line for the ladies room across from Gate 38
#umich2010 #ObamaA2
12:39 pm jpvand: #umgrad10 what is the best gate to enter?
12:39 pm KyleStuef: waiting to pass through security http://twitpic.com/1jy3sw #obamaA2
12:39 pm YouthCaucus: RT @jeremypeters: Out of the whole crowd have seen *2* protesters.
http://tweetphoto.com/20632476 #obamaA2
12:40 pm Admiller15: Got my seats at the Big House. In front of section 20 #umgrad10
12:40 pm griffinhickman: Loving premium seating! @allisonjonespa is too! -- RT @sfkid9:
enjoy your $uite at #MartinStadium this morning! #allin #DOMINATE #ObamaA2
12:40 pm griffinhickman: Some #GTL boys are on screen now at #ObamaA2.
12:41 pm detnews: The view atop Michigan Stadium as #umgrad10 get ready to hear President
Barack Obama. #ObamaA2 @detnews http://twitpic.com/1jy44u
12:41 pm kimberkoz: The view atop Michigan Stadium as #umgrad10 get ready to hear President
Barack Obama. #ObamaA2 @detnews http://twitpic.com/1jy44u
12:41 pm Mad_emoiselle: RT @misslauren1908: aaaahh i can't believe that it's graduation
today!! it hasn't hit me yet :-) #umgrad10 #fb
12:41 pm pjfsu331: @freep Security moved fast for #umgrad10. The rain has almost stopped!
12:42 pm FayeOoFaye: #umgrad10 Ross MBAs!!
12:42 pm tfinholt: Big lines moving fast #obamaa2
12:43 pm AJohnnise: Jammin to 'September' at the Big House! (EW&F) #umgrad10 #ObamaA2
12:43 pm asmb90: All of these students' stories on the big screen are so touching. Can't
wait for Obama! #umgrad10 #UM
12:43 pm jesssoul: Soggy excitement! #umichgrad10 #ObamaA2 http://twitpic.com/1jy518
12:43 pm PaulaTherese: WE DID IT! GO BLUE! #umgrad10
12:43 pm srah: #umgrad10 ? at Michigan Stadium http://gowal.la/c/Ga5k
12:43 pm vkorkes: OBAMA DAY #umgrad10
12:44 pm jslemrod: Shout out to PDS, JFo, DCramer, @zipper1527 #umgrad10 #a2obama
12:44 pm meganbarshop: Rain, rain go away! YES WE CAN! #umgrad10 #goblue
12:44 pm potsie: Our grad @lisabankey heading to check in for commencement.
http://twitpic.com/1jy56g #umgrad10 #obamaA2
12:44 pm silverpeanut: Best pic I can take right now #umgrad10 #obamaA2
http://twitpic.com/1jy5ed
12:45 pm egrecque: @freep Is the #umgrad10 speech being live webcast somewhere accessible
outside the US? (I hope!)
12:45 pm meganbarshop: It's great to be a MICHIGAN WOLVERINE! #umgrad10 #goblue.
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12:45 pm nhdolan: So excited for graduation. Seated on the field with my friends waiting
to hear from the President of the united states! #umgrad10
12:45 pm rexroof: Obama fest. Plus some pretty sweet pictures of late-term abortions.
#obamaa2 (@ Michigan Stadium w/ 24 others) http://4sq.com/6QGADZ
12:45 pm samanthastorie: Poncho. Check. Shower cap. Check. Happy grad... #umgrad10
12:45 pm YouthCaucus: Just walked by a few members of the White House press pool. #ObamaA2
12:46 pm annarborcom: RT @KyleStuef: waiting to pass through security
http://twitpic.com/1jy3sw #obamaA2
12:46 pm annarborcom: Skies are brighter, rain is ending. #obamaA2 #umgrad10
12:46 pm KrisYankee: RT @detnews: The view atop Michigan Stadium as #umgrad10 get ready to
hear President Barack Obama. #ObamaA2 @detnews http://twitpic.com/1jy44u
12:46 pm walterslaw: RT @heidigoseek: RT @a2karen: RT @AnnArborcom: Great photo of
lightning over #michigan stadium http://bit.ly/dbJGef #obamaA2 #umgrad10 <- yikes!
12:47 pm AJohnnise: Awwww...I'm Feeling so much happiness for the grads today! #umgrad10
#ObamaA2
12:47 pm annarborcom: RT @KrisYankee: RT @detnews: View atop Michigan Stadium as #umgrad10
get ready to hear Obama. #ObamaA2 @detnews http://twitpic.com/1jy44u
12:47 pm KrisYankee: #umgrad10 are so lucky! Didn't have a pres @ my commencement speech.
Some movie director who I can't even remember. How cool 4 u all!
12:47 pm KyleStuef: The second cell tower is really coming through right now #obamaA2
12:47 pm Random_Lover: RT @annarborcom RT @KrisYankee: RT @detnews: View atop Michigan
Stadium as #umgrad10 get ready to hear Obama. #ObamaA2 @det... #FNC_Banana
12:47 pm umich: Watch pre-commencement activities live at http://ow.ly/1FEOc #umgrad10
#Obamaa2
12:48 pm doctorg23: RT @annarborcom: Skies are brighter, rain is ending. #obamaA2 #umgrad10
12:48 pm griffinhickman: Kristin Larsen of @Michigan_softb just gave her #holla on the
#ObamaA2 screen. Beat Kentucky (again)! #umgrad10
12:48 pm HE1AT1HER: RT @detnews: The view atop Michigan Stadium as #umgrad10 get ready to
hear President Barack Obama. #ObamaA2 @detnews http://twitpic.com/1jy44u
12:48 pm KrisYankee: Hoping the rain clears enough for Pres Obama and the #umgrad10 class.
Good luck all! You are the future. GO BLUE!!!
12:48 pm ShepMallya: There were too many people there. I left. #umgrad10
12:49 pm a2karen: I have to say tweets, photos and FB updates seem to be working at the
Big House. #ObamaA2 #UMGrad10
12:49 pm sugamya: #umgrad10 congrats to the Erb 2010 graduates....
12:50 pm mister_AndyReid: Just a couple hours until barack obama is going to speak at my
graduation. Ever heard of him? #UMGrad10
12:50 pm tfinholt: Line on Main at 8:45 http://tweetphoto.com/20633954 #obamaA2
12:51 pm AJohnnise: Signed, sealed, delivered...I'm yours! Here I am Baby...! #umgrad10
#ObamaA2
12:51 pm jane_lawrence: My middle name isn't in the program. Don't know why. Don't care
either-- just an observation. #umgrad10
12:51 pm markrevans: RT @detnews: The view atop Michigan Stadium as #umgrad10 get ready to
hear President Barack Obama. #ObamaA2 @detnews http://twitpic.com/1jy44u
12:51 pm mcswid: #umgrad10 @trublue15 having fun yet?!
12:52 pm asmb90: Kind of incredible how many people I recognize on the big screen. Thank God
for my amazing year in the MMB! #umgrad10 #UM
12:52 pm Kerrington_Sean: #umgrad10 the guy next to me is singing...very badly...Barack
hurry up!!!!
12:52 pm onlynina: Jammin' to Signed, Sealed , Delivered. Appropriate that it's playing for
Obama, right? LOVE. #umgrad10
12:52 pm raless: The announcer just told us we're a REALLY great line! #umgrad10
12:53 pm Admiller15: Much love to the SAMMY seniors. Go BLUE! #umgrad10
12:53 pm AJohnnise: Oooooh the president is on his way here! Manny...did you see the planes?
@therealpetewest #umgrad10 #ObamaA2 http://myloc.me/6BiGX
12:53 pm eatrepeat: SO cute watching the excited grads! It's like Christmas.
http://ow.ly/1FEOc #umgrad10
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12:53 pm jeremypeters: Rumor is that long lines are due to late opening of the gates because
of lightning earlier in the morning. #ObamaA2
12:53 pm leaahbe: at #umgrad10
12:53 pm ThisJoedan: #umgrad10 OBAMA!! COME TO FAST!! GO MICHIGAN ROWING!!
12:54 pm griffinhickman: #DJBH pumping out "Sweet Caroline." Predictably, some singing along
has ensued at #umgrad10. #ObamaA2
12:54 pm sarahksquared: When this comes on the twitter feed, everyone scream "go blue"!
#umgrad10
12:54 pm tfinholt: @derrickcogburn rain stopped! Ready for POTUS #obamaA2
12:54 pm WhySharksMatter: @Umich #umgrad10 Congratulations, Eric! Love, Mom, Dad, David
and Scooby.
12:55 pm blakerochkind: It's great to be a Michigan Wolverine... Graduate. #UMGrad10
12:55 pm ethanddavid: Wolverine for life! Nothing better than a saturday afternoon (rain or
shine) in the BIG HOUSE! Congrats class of 2010! #umgrad10
12:55 pm srah: Hail to the chief/ he's the one we all stay hail to #umgrad10
12:55 pm vidhyakd: Sitting in the rain, waiting for commencement to start! Ponchos on and
everything! #umgrad10
12:56 pm ArielleRJones: Can't believe were finally graduating. GO BLUE! - arielle, ally,
carrie, sam, chelsey, jillian, ali, carly, chelsea, catherine #umgrad10
12:56 pm Goostav: open admission at the Big House today, got good seats and skies are
clearing! #umgrad10 #obamaA2
12:56 pm kleeDC: Waiting outside gate 4. One of the least crowded but still not moving
#umgrad10
12:56 pm philosophydan: RT @silverpeanut: They aren't fooling around w security. Block this
door open and see... #umgrad10 #obama2AA http://twitpic.com/1jxog7
12:56 pm ShepMallya: I just saw @dtleapheart on tv. My boy. #umgrad10 #dorseybutt
12:57 pm annarborcom: RT @JodieBolinger: Blogging the Graduation at CoverItLive.com
starting at 10 a.m. #obamaA2
12:57 pm chelseanachman: #UMGrad10 CONGRATS CLASS OF 2010!!!! HI MOM!! 1011 CHURCH/1100 HILL
ST!!!
12:57 pm drakmo: Wish I was going to graduation. Can feel the excitement in the air. I want
to see Air Force 1! #obamaa2
12:57 pm Lsz7: Why is no one getting let in the gates? #umgrad10
12:57 pm snugglecore: Obama Protester (02). #umgrad10 #Obamaa2 #iphoneography
http://flic.kr/p/7XBeVV
12:57 pm wyliemac: Skies are brighter, rain is ending. #obamaA2 #umgrad10 /via @AnnArborcom
congrats to all the grads today! #goblue
12:58 pm JasonHWu: Waiting for everything to start here in The Big House! #umgrad10
12:58 pm qbqrat: Oh look! The sun exists! #umgrad10
12:58 pm snugglecore: #umgrad10 #Obamaa2 #iphoneography Another Obama Protester:
http://flic.kr/p/7XBeEa
12:58 pm TruBlue15: @mcswid AND U KNOW THIS....#umgrad10
12:59 pm AJohnnise: They have cool puppets here! #umgrad10 #ObamaA2
http://tweetphoto.com/20634808
12:59 pm chris_conover: Playing at president Ford's funeral, solar car video in Australia &
now Obama speaking at commencement.Not a bad 4 years! Go blue! #umgrad10
12:59 pm jen_talley: No umbrellas allowed! #umgrad10 #obamaa2 http://twitpic.com/1jy9hp
12:59 pm JustinFenwick: Think it'll still be cool to see Obama from behind? Congrats
#umgrad10
12:59 pm snugglecore: #umgrad10 #Obamaa2 #iphoneography Obama Protester (03):
http://flic.kr/p/7XEttm
1:00 pm griffinhickman: Of all the days to not have the sports marketing team handing out
#Allin towels at Martin Stadium... #ObamaA2 #umgrad10
1:00 pm kleeDC: Surprised by the number of plastic ponchos and trash bags being used as rain
gear. They make goretex now y'know. #umgrad10
1:00 pm mattzouf: @umich On the Michigan Stadium field waiting for Obama! Go Blue! Go EECS!
#umgrad10
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1:01 pm AJohnnise: GO BLUE!!!!!!!!!!! #umgrad10 #ObamaA2
1:01 pm KyleStuef: Overheard a girl graduating complain that this ceremony was no longer about
her. She seemed mad Obama is here #obamaA2
1:01 pm tfinholt: 200 feet from gate #obamaA2
1:02 pm ArielleRJones: Love you mom, dad, grandma, grandpa, michaela and max! Thank you for
coming!!!! #umgrad10
1:02 pm jesssoul: Pretty close to the stage. I get to see the back of his head :/ #ObamaA2
#Umichgrad10 http://twitpic.com/1jya8y
1:02 pm lincolnboehm: at graduation with obama speaking. i'm so wet right now. #umgrad10
1:02 pm plastic_sushi: Watching the #umgrad10 pre-commencement on the Michigan Channel!
Everyone looks wet but excited!
1:02 pm scyufg: @umich #umgrad10 sorry you're missing your own graduation Dan, go broncos!,
but glad ur here. Grats.
1:03 pm A2Jess: Got thru security behind very anti-Obama girl. #obamaa2
1:03 pm AJohnnise: The rain has stopped...for now! #umgrad10 #ObamaA2
1:03 pm mbhodges: @umich love you mom dad and Carolyn. Thank you for your constant love and
support #umgrad10 #ObamaA2
1:05 pm ArielleRJones: Team blue door graduates! #umgrad10
1:05 pm mikedanhof: Look at me my tweet is on the big screen! #umgrad10
1:06 pm ajjaskie: Network full. Switching to Edge. #obamaa2
1:06 pm ArielleRJones: What are these puppets?!?! #umgrad10
1:06 pm GOBURRberry: #umgrad10 sittin on the field of the big house like whatupdoe!!! Let's
get it!!
1:06 pm jacobwholmes: Dear Mr President, if you'd like to grab a beer after the ceremony, meet
me at Charley's! #umgrad10
1:06 pm jesssoul: So far BHO is late lol where's that fly over? #Umichgrad10 #ObamaA2
1:06 pm Kerrington_Sean: #umgrad10 shout out to mary sue coleman and obama for both being
epic! Can I get a woot woot? - Gibran Baydoun!
1:06 pm pattirlorenz: RT @tfinholt: 200 feet from gate #obamaA2
1:06 pm shainalamb: Sitting on the field in the Big House waiting for Obama! -shaina & swati
#umgrad10
1:06 pm umichgrad07: Represent, Class of 2010! Go blue! #umgrad10
1:06 pm zuiderelle: @A2Jess was the anti-Obama girl a graduate? #obamaa2
1:07 pm chelseanachman: #umgrad10 Manny's got a bun. GO BLUE!
1:07 pm iamdwoods: In line to see President Obama at the Big House! Go Blue! #obamaA2
#michigan
1:07 pm mattzouf: @umich At the Michigan Graduation. Excited to see our president. Go blue!
Go M Rowing! #umgrad10
1:08 pm A2Jess: Didn't see any protesters on the way in. #obamaA2
1:08 pm AJohnnise: Note to THAT grad.....you typically don't toss the cap until AFTER you are
presented as a grad! Patience my friend! #umgrad10
1:08 pm kleeDC: Reached the front of the line at gate 4...only to find myself at the end of
the security line. Sigh. #umgrad10
1:08 pm lukebarbara: @wyliemac I'm here at #umgrad10 - a video shoutout mentioned getting
booed @OhioState http://znl.me/PLNNBI
1:09 pm AJohnnise: I can see clearly now the rain is gone!!!!! #umgrad10 #ObamaA2
1:09 pm eclectablog: Data connection in stadium BAD! Came out to connect and now in a LONG
line #obamaA2 http://twitpic.com/1jyc0x
1:09 pm KevinCronyn: @danacronyn touch the goal post and spike your phone. #umgrad2010
#obamaa2
1:09 pm kleeDC: RT @AJohnnise: Note to THAT grad.....you typically don't toss the cap until
AFTER you are presented as a grad! Patience my friend! #umgrad10
1:09 pm ThisJoedan: OBAMAAAAAA! COME TO FAST PACKARD!!! GO MICHIGAN ROWING!! #umgrad10
1:09 pm WhySharksMatter: @umich #umgrad10 Congratulations, Eric! Love, Mom, Dad, David and
Scooby.
1:10 pm egrecque: Fired-up for Obama's address at #umgrad10. Nothing else to do in France on
May 1 (ya know, except walk the Seine, etc., but who cares?)
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1:10 pm GOBURRberry: RT @Lauren_K10: RT @NicholasSean: #shoutout to the clique!! We are
graduating guys!!! #umgrad10 - I can't believe 4 years went by so fast!
1:10 pm jesssoul: RT @AJohnnise: I can see clearly now the rain is gone!!!!! #umgrad10
#ObamaA2
1:10 pm kjrlivlife4ll: * Sending dry vibes* | RT @umich: RT @brettashley1: Wunderground
radar shows one more batch of rain soon, then clearing. #umgrad10
1:10 pm samette: Pretty good seats, just waiting for Obamaaaa! #umgrad10
1:10 pm tfinholt: Line stalled SW corner of Big House #obamaA2
1:10 pm YouthCaucus: RT @A2Jess: Didn't see any protesters on the way in. #obamaA2
1:11 pm annarborcom: Live coverage all day of #michigan commencement & President Obama's
speech to graduates @AnnArborcom http://bit.ly/bA2YNA #obamaA2 #umgrad10
1:11 pm LaBrandis: RT @NicholasSean: It's GREAT to be a MICHIGAN WOLVERINE!!!!! #umgrad10
---Congrats Nick!
1:11 pm zuiderelle: RT @A2Jess: Didn't see any protesters on the way in. #obamaA2
1:12 pm mobatech: President Obama lands at Detroit Metro Airport in 30 minutes for UofM
Commencement Speech - live broadcast on local TV networks #ObamaA2
1:13 pm drakmo: Ok, i was wrong--he just landed at DTW. #obamaa2
1:13 pm emmy_chapman: Big House=Mess #obamaA2
1:13 pm noah_mass: Less than an hour home to seated at Michigan Stadium for graduation
#obamaa2
1:14 pm DCramerA2: "We did it" -Eli Porter #UMGrad10 #obamaa2
1:14 pm Lyfe_net: Waiting for Airforce One. @annarborcom #obamaA2 http://lyfe.net/i/yo
1:14 pm Tendrid: Waiting for Airforce One. @annarborcom #obamaA2 http://lyfe.net/i/yo
1:15 pm annarborcom: @trevorstaples We're going to have a lot of Tweets from/about #michigan
commencement and #obamaA2 for next several hours.
1:15 pm annarborcom: RT @Tendrid: Waiting for Airforce One. @annarborcom #obamaA2
http://lyfe.net/i/yo
1:15 pm ChrisBidlack: RT @WestWingReport Obama on Air Force 1 at 8:32 and is wheels up for
Michigan. #obamaA2
1:15 pm jbrons: @eclectablog #obamaA2 where are you? North end line is long, doubled back,
and not moving.
1:15 pm TierraYEA: So happy for all my loves graduating this morning...making mama oh so
proud! Love you guys to pieces! #umgrad10
1:16 pm asmb90: It's poncho maize-out day #umgrad10 #UM
1:16 pm mikedanhof: #umgrad10 on the field http://tweetphoto.com/20636359
1:16 pm RayAnnB: because they closed the gates at 9!! RT @Lsz7 Why is no one getting let in
the gates? #umgrad10
1:16 pm zuiderelle: DVRing the Obama speech 10:30 - 12 on BigTenNetwork. #obamaa2
1:17 pm xTaboo: RT @GOBURRberry: Damn. RT @detnews: Doors aren't open yet at #umgrad10
because the metal detectors don't work when it's lightening. #ObamaA2
1:18 pm AnnieZirkel: Crazy at gate 8. #Obamaa2
1:18 pm michigandaily: One student: How could we expect Obama and great weather? #obamaa2
1:19 pm 814Hill: This day is just the epitome of chill, rage and moving. Trifecta of Ying
Yang Love. @814Hill is all about it. Right up now! #umgrad10
1:19 pm adamrochkind: At the Big House waiting for Obama. Congrats @BlakeRochkind and Go Blue!
#umgrad10
1:19 pm KrisYankee: RT @Tendrid: Waiting for Airforce One. @annarborcom #obamaA2
http://lyfe.net/i/yo
1:19 pm ninjapirateclif: Who/what do I tweet to get on the big screen? #UMGrad10
1:20 pm a2karen: RT @AnnArborcom RT @JodieBolinger: Blogging the Graduation at
CoverItLive.com starting at 10 a.m. #obamaA2
1:20 pm eadahl: RT @wyliemac: Skies are brighter, rain is ending. #obamaA2 #umgrad10 /via
@AnnArborcom congrats to all the grads today! #goblue
1:20 pm ErinGreenBean: Hi Tysons and Penas! I love you! Love, Erin #Umgrad10
1:20 pm jose_jose: It's a little bit of a line behind us, two hours to showtimes. #umgrad10
http://twitpic.com/1jyfa8
1:20 pm mikedanhof: DSP love! Steph jennifer Marti and everyone else! #umgrad10 #obamaa2
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1:20 pm noah_mass: Great picture of the graduates entering Michigan Stadium #obamaA2
http://twitpic.com/1jyfg0
1:20 pm sithdragn: Congrats to all of today's grads. Go blue! #umgrad10
1:21 pm Adam_Feldman: be the change you want to see #umgrad10 #obamaA2
1:21 pm asmb90: Yeah but there is a 100 pct chance of rain from 10 am to 12 pm... #umgrad10
#UM
1:22 pm Adam_Feldman: Twitter posts on screen @ #umgrad10 #obamaA2 http://twitpic.com/1jyfrk
1:22 pm ArielleRJones: Arielle ally jillian carrie chelsea carly catherine ali chelsey and
sam say CONGRATS EVERYONE! #umgrad10
1:22 pm neilcameron: All of them? After death prayers. RT @heathergcam: RT @eclectablog
Alright, which teabagger went and prayed for rain??? #obamaA2 #umgrad10
1:23 pm DCramerA2: No Fly Zone #obamaa2 http://myloc.me/6BmPe
1:23 pm Kerrington_Sean: #umgrad10 on to the next one...love sean, gibran, ladawn and
amanda!!!!!
1:23 pm Lyfe_net: The public waits for Obamas landing. #obamaA2 @annarborcom
http://lyfe.net/i/yp
1:23 pm sunfire04: RT @sithdragn: Congrats to all of today's grads. Go blue! #umgrad10
1:23 pm Tendrid: The public waits for Obamas landing. #obamaA2 @annarborcom
http://lyfe.net/i/yp
1:24 pm AngelicV3: @umich #umgrad10 shoutout to all my graduating sisters!#LTA & the bros!
#Lambda Love u my lambda fam! -G
1:24 pm asmb90: Well nvm @a2plusrobert says that accuweather is saying no rain till 1 pm. I'm
prayin for no more rain! #umgrad10 #UM
1:24 pm jerschneid: Is this the line for the bathroom? #umgrad10
1:24 pm LindsayAraMiars: On the field, waiting for commencement to start. Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh
#umgrad10
1:24 pm necs: On the field twenty yard line. Lots of love to my family and @umichdems friends.
#ObamaA2 #umgrad10
1:24 pm noah_mass: Congratulations to the Michigan class of 2010 and welcome President Obama
to the Big House!!! #umgrad10 #obamaa2
1:24 pm onlynina: I mean, I can't wait to see Obama, but I can't wait to see Gov Granholm,
Rep. Dingell, and Rep. Schauer up there somewhere! #umgrad10
1:24 pm tfinholt: Moving about ten feet every ten minutes at Main and Stadium #obamaA2
1:25 pm TimChilcote: Protesting traffic, leaving Ann Arbor. #obamaA2
1:25 pm umich: RT @mattzouf: @umich At the Michigan Graduation. Excited to see our
president. Go blue! Go M Rowing! #umgrad10
1:26 pm Adam_Feldman: @admiller15 on screen at #obamaA2 http://twitpic.com/1jyg6a
1:27 pm a2karen: RT @Adam_Feldman Twitter posts on screen @ #umgrad10 #obamaA2
http://twitpic.com/1jyfrk
1:27 pm annarborcom: RT @Lyfe_net: The public waits for Obamas landing. #obamaA2 @annarborcom
http://lyfe.net/i/yp
1:27 pm Kerrington_Sean: RT @Kerrington_Sean: #umgrad10 the guy next to me is singing...very
badly...Barack hurry up!!!!
1:27 pm kmayank: happy it stopped raining!!#umgrad10
1:27 pm ner1ssa: Much love to my Nu Chapter Sorors graduating from @umich this weekend!
Oo-oop! #umgrad10 #DST In Delta Love First Lady of E.P.I.P.H.A.N.E.E.
1:27 pm smharley: Congrats to Jenny Harley! Happy Graduation! #umgrad10
1:27 pm thcrawford: In the 3rd line of the morning. Past security. Almost at the seats.
#obamaa2
1:27 pm vkorkes: @nathanbomey cell phone service has been flawless thus far! #umgrad10
#obamaa2
1:28 pm bluestar17: Rain or shine, its OBAMA TIME!!!! #umgrad10
1:28 pm ctrodgers: Go Blue! Mark McBoneski is proud of the trombones. #umgrad10
1:28 pm KrisYankee: Reading the tweets & feeling all of the excitement like I did 20 yrs ago
@ my UM graduation. Go Blue! Go UM Class 2010! #umgrad10
1:28 pm potsie: Woot! Almost to security. Lines moving. #umgrad10 #obamaA2 (@ Michigan
Stadium w/ 43 others) http://4sq.com/6QGADZ
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1:29 pm alexgolec: Congrats 2010 umich grads! #umgrad10
1:29 pm griffinhickman: A #UMgrad10 grad is calling out to Obama on the top of his hat:
"Forgive Our Loans" #ObamaA2
1:29 pm SpencerOlinek: @umich graduation waiting for @barackobama #umgrad10
1:29 pm zuiderelle: Obama to arrive soon at Detroit Metro Airport #obamaa2
1:30 pm a2karen: RT @TimChilcote Protesting traffic, leaving Ann Arbor. #obamaA2 {So get out
your bike and be happy.}
1:30 pm chr0me: I love academic regalia. The colors look great amongst the black robes.
#umgrad10
1:31 pm choplz: @bemem He didn't land yet. He's taking a helicopter from Metro to the Big
House. #obamaA2
1:31 pm kjrlivlife4ll: So glad my my *drying vibes* are working! #umgrad10
http://bit.ly/clqYVQ
1:31 pm psa2: So neat! Good energy, all 'round! RT: @a2karen RT @Adam_Feldman Twitter posts on
screen @ #umgrad10 #obamaA2 http://twitpic.com/1jyfrk
1:31 pm umich: RT @potsie: Woot! Almost to security. Lines moving. #umgrad10 #obamaA2 (@
Michigan Stadium w/ 43 others) http://4sq.com/6QGADZ
1:31 pm vkorkes: Finally just got on the big screen! Gobama go blue! #umgrad10
1:32 pm kjrlivlife4ll: Ummmm...who are these people singing? http://bit.ly/clqYVQ #umgrad10
1:32 pm lacanvasser: For today good bye. For tomorrow good luck. For forever go blue. Thank
you for an amazing 4 yrs! #umgrad10
1:32 pm noah_mass: RT @griffinhickman: A #UMgrad10 grad is calling out to Obama on the top of
his hat: "Forgive Our Loans" #ObamaA2
1:33 pm A2Jess: urgh. pls make these people stop singing. #obamaA2
1:33 pm adnama547: Omg obama! At UM commencement getting pumped to see the prez! #umgrad10
1:33 pm KrisYankee: Reading the tweets & feeling all of the excitement like I did 20 yrs ago
@ my UM graduation. Go Blue! Go UM Class 2010! #umgrad10 #obamaA2
1:33 pm ncbest: Silver lining is the yellow ponchos are going to make it look like a "Maize
Out." #obamaa2 Someone send me a pic
1:33 pm rtiwari111: #umgrad10 congrats Raj!! We love you go blue!!
1:34 pm CrucialAgi: #umgrad10 #BuzzKillington on stage
1:35 pm bloomt: @umich so sad today don't want to leave. Tears. Lots of tears. Yea obama and
mary sue!!!! #umgrad10
1:35 pm nanders6: Laugh. Dance. Graduate. #umgrad10
1:36 pm oldmanjank: Guess I should tweet #umgrad10 since this line is good for nothing else
1:36 pm sarabrickey: Congratulations to all of my #umgrad10 friends this morning as they
graduate! President Obama is speaking at their ceremony!
1:37 pm cornerboothnews: GO BLUE! Welcome new alumni! #ObamaA2
1:37 pm jslemrod: #umgrad10 #obamaa2 do you guys take music requests
1:37 pm LindsayAraMiars: NOOOO RENT IS SO LAME #umgrad10
1:38 pm igorstawiarski: #umgrad10 congrats all! Bro - I am so proud of you!:)
1:38 pm kjrlivlife4ll: LMAO! Too funny! RT @jslemrod: #umgrad10 #obamaa2 do you guys take
music requests
1:38 pm kleeDC: Note to USSS working #umgrad10 - trench coats, suits and sunglasses on an
overcast day don't help you blend. Try yellow UM ponchos
1:38 pm mosesklee: How political will this speech be? #obamaa2
1:39 pm huronbob: #obamaa2 so glad I'm not in ann arbor this morning!
1:39 pm kjrlivlife4ll: #umgrad10 #obamaA2 http://twitpic.com/1jyfrk
1:39 pm seachellie4: "let's celebrate, remember a year in the life of friends" #umgrad10
1:40 pm umich: It's a party in the Big House! Congrats grads, you earned it! #umgrad10
#obamaA2
1:43 pm a2plusrobert: Musical theatre majors at commencement performing...I'm in HEAVEN.
#umgrad10 #um
1:43 pm jeremypeters: RT @A2Sandi: In the Big House waiting for Obama http://twitgoo.com/u3q5v
#ObamaA2
1:43 pm michigandaily: Another student: I'm looking forward to hearing what he has to say
and what life lessons he has to tell us. #obamaa2
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1:43 pm oldmanjank: #umgrad10 fast line at gate 9. Anyone else in sec 33 rows 78-96?
1:44 pm AJohnnise: HAIL HAIL TO MICHIGAN!! GO BLUE!!!! #umgrad10 #ObamaA2
1:44 pm donnf: and we're down to earth, thematically and musically, with group performance
of 'here i go again on my own.' bring back the soloist #umgrad10
1:44 pm saralinds: in the stadium!!! tantrums always work. :) #umgrad10
1:45 pm srah: Library nerds, we want to see you on the screen. Represent, SI! #umgrad10
1:45 pm srah: Please stop ruining The Victors for me. #umgrad10
1:46 pm ArielleRJones: Everyone keep your fingers crossed that the rain holds off! GO BLUE!
#umgrad10
1:46 pm katdeutsch: excited for brian and jealous my parents and @samdeutsch are at umich
graduation #obamaa2
1:46 pm kimberkoz: "The real world: I am not ready for it,? joked Maggie O?Brien, 22, of Romeo
at #umgrad10. #ObamaA2 @detnews
1:46 pm zuiderelle: wishing I was in the Big House with my fam #obamaa2
1:47 pm breathingtheair: Happy graduation, @chelseanachman! I <3 you! #umgrad10
1:47 pm tfinholt: Can see security - moving very slooowly #obamaA2
1:48 pm asmb90: Wow how are our musical theater students so amazing and creative? #umgrad10
#UM
1:48 pm griffinhickman: The musical theatre group is keeping it classy with a trashy "You
Suck" version of "Temptation" at #ObamaA2. Can't stand that.
1:48 pm jeannesamary: RT @annarborcom: Live coverage all day of #michigan commencement &
President Obama's speech to graduates @AnnArborcom http://bit.ly/bA2YNA #obamaA2 #umgrad10
1:48 pm LennyZenith: Going into the stadium shortly (hopefully) to see the commencement
ceremonies #obamaa2
1:48 pm sithdragn: Can you even imagine graduating w/ one of the largest grad classes in
history before an audience of 80,000? Incredible. #umgrad10
1:49 pm kleeDC: What the heck is the drummer wearing? A basketball jersey and running shorts?
Did anyone tell him it's graduation? #umgrad10
1:49 pm noah_mass: RT @kleeDC: Note to USSS working #umgrad10 - trench coats, suits and
sunglasses on an overcast day don't help you blend. Try yellow ponchos
1:49 pm tfinholt: Tea Partiers about 15, everyone else 82,000 - don't be fooled by shots of
protesters #obamaA2
1:50 pm a2karen: rt @ChrisBidlack Cool! just saw Air Force One land at DTW. Now taxiing to
helecopters #obamaA2
1:50 pm ninjapirateclif: I definitely just hit a secret service agent with a porta-potty
door. #LifeAccomplishment #UMGrad10
1:51 pm jennyserwach: As the glee club performs the weather begins to warm up a little bit.
#Obamaa2
1:51 pm nanders6: Jam session in the big house #umgrad10
1:51 pm plastic_sushi: RT @ChrisBidlack: Cool! just saw Air Force One land at DTW. Now
taxiing to helecopters #obamaA2
1:53 pm CarissaBonner: Woot Woot!! Waiting for #ObamaA2 to arrive at the big house!! Go
Blue!! #Umgrad10
1:53 pm mikedanhof: RT @ninjapirateclif: I definitely just hit a secret service agent with a
porta-potty door. #LifeAccomplishment #UMGrad10 awesome
1:54 pm mikedanhof: Snipers on the suites. Must be getting close #umgrad10 #obamaa2
1:54 pm miloanguy: Congrats U of M Graduate Jeff Price! #goblue #umgrad10 #goblue
1:54 pm noah_mass: Lots of excitement in and outside the Big House. Tweets, posts, music and
many happy grads and families. #obamaA2 #umgrad10
1:54 pm onlynina: Helicopters flying over the Big House! Finally! #umgrad10
1:54 pm SpencerOlinek: Hope @barackobama doesn't have an iPhone. Service is awful here today
#umgrad10 #attfail
1:55 pm goelv: Got in the stadium, took 45 minutes to enter. A lot of traffic at #umgrad10
1:55 pm jesssoul: I would like to welcome all the snipers ringing the bowl...#umgrad10
1:55 pm kleeDC: Helicopter circling made everyone think the prez has arrived. Sorry folks,
it's not marine one #umgrad10
1:55 pm mgenevievef: I wish I was at the Big House for #ObamaA2 today, but since I'm in TX,
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gonna have to settle for watching on the stream...
1:55 pm nanders6: I second that. President Obama, please do the heisman. #umgrad10
1:56 pm annarborcom: Helicopters flying overhead at #michigan stadium #obamaA2 #umgrad10
1:56 pm jeannesamary: RT @annarborcom: Helicopters flying overhead at #michigan stadium
#obamaA2 #umgrad10
1:56 pm jesssoul: @ljsauceda is having trouble tweeting from her iPhone #umgrad10
1:56 pm p014k: I see the rooftop snipers at the Big House :) #umgrad10
1:56 pm pinak28: RT @Lyfe_net: The public waits for Obamas landing. #obamaA2 @annarborcom
http://lyfe.net/i/yp
1:56 pm potsie: In! Great seats. #umgrad10 #obamaA2 @lisabankey made it in and apparently
already visited the stage http://twitpic.com/1jypnc
1:57 pm AJohnnise: RT @AnnArborcom: Airforce One has landed at DTW and is taxiing toward
helicopters #umgrad10 #ObamaA2
1:57 pm annarborcom: Obama Chopper??!!?? #ObamaA2 @aweck http://twitpic.com/1jypy3
1:57 pm mikedanhof: Thirded RT @nanders6: I second that. President Obama, please do the
heisman. #umgrad10
1:58 pm andyfowler: Loitering at State and Granger, waiting for Marine One! Secret Service
abounds, State Street closed. #obamaA2
1:58 pm annarborcom: Live chat with us duing President #Obama's speech at #michigan stadium
http://bit.ly/98P25b #obamaA2 #umgrad10
1:58 pm carlamlee: Man, hashtag fail for me. It's starting to get cold here at #umgrad10 but
people's excitement still high.
1:58 pm hashtager: # Man, hashtag fail for me. It's starting to get cold here at #umgrad10 but
people's excitement still high.
1:58 pm jacobwholmes: Helicopter circling stadiun, secret service on roof... Is Obama on his
way? #umgrad10
1:58 pm jennyserwach: Just saw a low-flying helicopter fly across Michigan stadium. Perhaps
it's the guest of honor. #Obamaa2
1:58 pm tfinholt: In the gate in line for security staff are managing crowd well #obamaA2
1:59 pm 814Hill: #umgrad10
1:59 pm 814Hill: Watch me live on big 10 network, ohhhhhhhh baby #umgrad10
1:59 pm nanders6: van Buitenen family, we love you! Thanks for coming #umgrad10
1:59 pm rtiwari111: #umgrad10 wish I had some binoculars :-/ So excited! Congrats all :-D
2:00 pm KrisYankee: Have been losing followers steadily since tweeting about #obamaA2 and
#umgrad10. Oh well!
2:00 pm nanders6: Dad, KK, Megan, Snay & LJ, thanks for coming out to my grad (even though I
know you're here for obama!!) #umgrad10
2:01 pm Adam_Feldman: RT @ncbest: Silver lining is the yellow ponchos are going to make it
look like a "Maize Out." #obamaa2 Someone send me a pic
2:01 pm ChrisBidlack: Watching Obama helecopter convoy. Just now airborne over east end of DTW
in route to Ann Arbor at 10:01 #obamaA2
2:01 pm jesssoul: RT @annarborcom: Live chat with us duing President #Obama's speech at
#michigan stadium http://bit.ly/98P25b #obamaA2 #umgrad10
2:01 pm Kerrington_Sean: #umgrad10 ... 100,000 dollars later... It was so worth it! Go Blue
-Gibran
2:01 pm kleeDC: "Signed sealed delivered"...feel like I'm at an Obama rally #umgrad10
2:02 pm huetteman: "Obama = Abortion," says one sign. "Huh. I thought Obama = President," says
@ctrepky. #obamaa2
2:02 pm JustinFenwick: Anything take plastic in the big house? #umgrad10
2:03 pm noah_mass: Waiting for the President. One helicopter is in the air and it sounds like
some jets are up high overhead. Marine one soon we hope #obamaA2
2:03 pm tfinholt: Oh yeah, loving the line - almost there #obamaA2
2:04 pm annarborcom: #Obama just left DTW in Marine One. #obamaA2 #umgrad10
2:04 pm drakmo: Lots of helicopters circling overhead. Wonder which one is him...#obamaa2
2:04 pm umich: Live music, videos, lack of rain keeping spirits high in the sdtadium.
#umgrad10
2:05 pm carlamlee: People are super friendly in the stands while we wait, sharing things &
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being entertaining. It's really nice. #umgrad10
2:05 pm jesssoul: Groove Spoon is playing at commencement - great band! #umgrad10 #ObamaA2
2:05 pm kimberkoz: Second time one of Obama's campaign songs, Signed, Sealed, Delivered,
played at #umgrad10. #obamaa2 @detnews
2:05 pm tfinholt: @mcburton actually as many other types as TPers - it is AA, use your
imagination #obamaA2
2:06 pm annarborcom: Security ready for the Presidents arrival. #ObamaA2 -@aweck
http://twitpic.com/1jysvf
2:06 pm ChrisBidlack: Obama choppers just flew over my head leaving DTW. Cool-O! #obamaA2
2:06 pm Lyfe_net: Airforce one has landed. Obama just left in a helo. #obamaA2 @annarborcom
http://lyfe.net/i/yq
2:06 pm Tendrid: Airforce one has landed. Obama just left in a helo. #obamaA2 @annarborcom
http://lyfe.net/i/yq
2:08 pm johnlin88: Less than an hour before commencement and Obama! Big House is packed!
#umgrad10
2:08 pm kimberkoz: In the Big House: Gov. Jennifer Granholm and her family, according to
volunteer Natalie Kellogg. #umgrad10 #obamaa2 @detnews
2:08 pm LucyAnnLance: RT @AnnArborcom Security ready for the Presidents arrival. #ObamaA2
-@aweck http://twitpic.com/1jysvf
2:08 pm MariaAbdelnour: The President of the United States just flew over my house in the
Marine One Chopper... no big deal ;) #obamaA2 #umgrad10 #michigan
2:08 pm rebschmitt: #umgrad10 this is very surreal. i am so fortunate to be in the big house
today with all my friends and family
2:09 pm kwamekilpatrick: laying low so I passed on giving the commencement speech. talked my
boy @barackobama into it though #obamaA2 #umgrad10
2:09 pm necs: Pictures with Conyers Schauer Peters Carl and Sandy Levin!! #umgrad10 #obamaa2
2:09 pm zuiderelle: Put out the flag for Obama's arrival... waiting for his helicopter to
pass over soon #obamaa2
2:10 pm erksnerks: #obamaA2 large helicopters just past hogback on their way....
2:10 pm MitziLawrence: Thrilled for #umgrad10. Obama supporter or not, he is the President!!
Amazing day. RT @AnnArborcom: #Obama just left DTW in Marine One.
2:11 pm f0rdpr3fect: Kind of anticlimactic now that I'm standing on Big House turf, but I'm
so excited to be here. Congrats, grads! #umgrad10
2:11 pm huetteman: Lines into the stadium more closely resemble blobs, but crowds are
generally in good spirits. #obamaa2
2:12 pm oldmanjank: #umgrad10 whoa, those are real snipers huh?
2:13 pm huetteman: just spotted helicopter landing near stadium. #obamaa2
2:13 pm lukebarbara: Sun is peaking through. Live music jammin'. Snipers in position. Obama
on his way from DTW in Marine One. #umgrad10
2:13 pm mbh1288: I hope Obama parachutes into the big house, GO BLUE!! #umgrad10
2:13 pm meganbarshop: Good morning starshine! #umgrad10
2:13 pm spartyliblover: A giant helicopter just flew over my apartment building, I'm think it
was for Obama #umgrad10
2:13 pm unclesu: Uhhh cute security personnel #umgrad10
2:13 pm zuiderelle: Obama just fly over our house! #obamaa2
2:14 pm alexumich: water line is short; bathroom line is long #umgrad10
2:14 pm carynroman: Just spotted Marine One! #umgrad10
2:14 pm evangelineruth: Congratulations ELMAC 12!!!!! #umgrad10
2:14 pm Goostav: RT @kwamekilpatrick: laying low so I passed on giving the commencement
speech. talked my boy @barackobama into it though #obamaA2 #umgrad10
2:14 pm p014k: Rofl, some people have LAO on they caps :P #umgrad10
2:15 pm ajjaskie: Sea King in HMX-1 livery just came in behind the tunnel. #obamaa2
2:15 pm JSFinkel: Is that the sun peeking out with 45 minutes left to the start of #umgrad10?
Sources say yes! #fpobama http://bit.ly/bAMyDf
2:15 pm kayhan: Marine 1 just buzzed the Big House. #umgrad10
2:15 pm potsie: Choppers at the Big House. Almost show time. #obamaA2 #umgrad10
2:15 pm tankbusta: Two low flying chinooks just flew over ypsilanti and what looks like the
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presidential helecopter flying towards the big house #obamaA2 #A2
2:16 pm ajjaskie: And another. Marine One? #obamaa2
2:16 pm Brian_Rice: The President's helicopter just flew over my home on it's way to the UM
graduation. #obamaa2
2:16 pm ejk: Guide says Fox 2 is showing the #ObamaA2 commencement speech, but so far all
they are showing is a series of news production problems.
2:16 pm LucyAnnLance: RT @alexumich water line is short; bathroom line is long #umgrad10
2:16 pm rebschmitt: #umgrad10 From Markley to Greenwood to Tappan, it's been a great four
years. Thanks for the memories, Michigan!
2:17 pm A2Journal: A2Journal reporters posting mobile blog from U of M graduation:
http://a2journal.blogspot.com/ #umgrad10 #obama
2:17 pm amberherself: Obama's copters flew over my apt complex. My mom and I were waving like
idiots. We're practically BFFs with Obama now. #ObamaA2
2:17 pm chadthegrad: Just saw Marine One flying over the Big House! #umgrad10 #obamaa2
2:17 pm drakmo: OK, livestream on umich not good. #obamaa2
2:17 pm jesssoul: Oops, the flag stand fell on the ground. #umgrad10
2:17 pm mkeagy: #umgrad10 will my tweet make it on the screen? Proud to be a wolverine!
2:17 pm vkorkes: HE'S HERE #UMGRAD10
2:18 pm carlamlee: Everyone around me too busy staring in awe at the helicopter to take pics.
Yeah we have it bad! #umgrad10
2:18 pm johnlin88: Obama just landed at the Big House! #umgrad10
2:18 pm kleeDC: Hello marine one #umgrad10
2:18 pm mjkibort: Fbgm #umgrad10
2:18 pm sarahksquared: Lol. Vitamin C always gets played at these things. #umgrad10
2:18 pm SheriJo: Hi Adena! #UMGrad10
2:19 pm angiep213: At least his sign is spelled correctly. RT @detnews: One of the first
protesters at #umgrad10. #ObamaA2 http://twitpic.com/1jxhbz
2:19 pm AnnieZirkel: Rockin' the big house! #Obamaa2
2:19 pm ersumkelly: #umgrad10 dance party at the cabin w moonbounce tonite!!
2:19 pm freep: Is that the sun peeking out with 45 minutes left until the start of
#umgrad10? Sources say yes! http://bit.ly/bAMyDf #fpobama
2:19 pm jamesegge: RT @kwamekilpatrick: laying low so I passed on giving the commencement
speech. talked my boy @barackobama into it though #obamaA2 #umgrad10
2:19 pm LucyAnnLance: It made it on my website. Happy Graduation! RT @mkeagy #umgrad10 will my
tweet make it on the screen? Proud to be a wolverine!
2:19 pm newsgal40: Marine one has landed #obamaa2
2:19 pm plastic_sushi: Kwame Kilpatrick, stop tweeting about the UM graduation. No one would
have wanted you as a speaker, even jokingly. #umgrad10 #obamaA2
2:19 pm psa2: RT: @AnnArborcom Helicopters flying overhead at #michigan stadium #obamaA2
#umgrad10
2:19 pm ryadevi: Less than an hour to go - so excited! #umgrad10
2:19 pm unclesu: Vitamin C song came back to life since middle school! #umgrad10
2:20 pm carlamlee: Twitter on the big screen at the Big House. I love technology. #umgrad10
2:20 pm HeritageNews: RT @A2Journal: A2Journal reporters posting mobile blog from U of M
graduation: http://a2journal.blogspot.com/ #umgrad10 #obama
2:20 pm rick_coyle: Odds that obama makes an ohio state joke?? #umgrad10
2:20 pm sammorykwas: Wait people are graduating today? Oh right... congrats? #umgrad10
2:20 pm SheriJo: Adena we're so proud of you! #UMGrad10
2:20 pm umich: Cheering grads, music and no rain. What a day :) #umgrad10
2:20 pm wishdog9: #umgrad10 I love the flood family!!!
2:21 pm BMan12: At graduation, people are excited, the president is coming...definitely a
good way to spend a Saturday morning. #umgrad10
2:22 pm Adam_Feldman: waiting @ the big house for umich commencement with Obama to start!
#umgrad10 #obamaA2 #fb
2:22 pm jennyserwach: Concession stands out of food. #Obamaa2
2:23 pm KaitlinHenry: Oh, oops! Totally forgot about Saturday morning phsyics today. See you
all later. #umgrad10