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Since I can’t seem to keep up with the blog due to either constant illness, emergency work, out-of-office situations or whatever, I thought I’d just post off the top of my head, the most awesome people I follow on Twitter in the tech field:

@edbott
The notorious ZDnet journalist and long time “Microsoft beat reporter”.  As long lived as Mary Jo Foley but a lot more fact-based, as intellectually astute as Paul Thurrott but a little less emotional… Ed’s twitter feed should be a staple in every IT professional’s Twitter account.

@winrumors
a.k.a. Tom Warren.  Think ZDnet’s Mary Jo but… male.  He has his sharp ear to the tracks in many respects better than Mary Jo does and comes up with a lot of scoops.  His accuracy deviates appropriately as well however so YMMV on the facts.

@johnobeto
Microsoft technology small business consultant and one of the single most active social media monsters I’ve ever read.  I thought I was good:  John is better.  I wish I had the nuclear reactor that powers his passion for all things Microsoft, HP, and Lakers.

@obinnaosobalu
Obinna is actually how I stumbled upon John Obeto.  A Nigerian IT consultant halfway around the world, Obinna reports on Microsoft stuff that you might otherwise miss.  A great feed to balance out a Twitter portfolio.

@everythingms
I don’t know who this is or what their motivations are but this feed duplicates everything I follow and some things I might have otherwise missed Microsoft wise.  Good feed to reiterate certain tweets.

@thewindowsclub
India-based Windows Club is easily one of the best feeds for Microsoft tools, tech, and gadgetry that are affiliated with Microsoft & Windows in particular.  This is a must-follow for anyone that wants not just concepts but details about Windows technology.

@maryjofoley
Mary Jo.  Well, I resisted following her rumor feed for a long time based on some past articles she’s written but I concluded that anyone that vested in Microsoft technology must not just be at least experienced but also somewhat wise in the ways of our company and that’s probably a good thing.  Besides… despite her often overreaching speculation, she seems like an honestly nice person from interviews I’ve seen and that gets a lot of points in my book.

@msonline
This is our Cloud Twitter feed specifically from the Office 365 & BPOS team.  If you have an interest in the our Software-as-a-Service play that utterly trumps Google Apps in virtually every way, you should follow them.

@msdave
My friend Dave Trupkin.  Dave’s got bags of experience with our Application Virtualization technology and if you believe – as you should – that App Virtualization is the future, then you should follow Dave.  Now if he’d just stop broadcasting his stupid Fitbit stats…

@msftsecresponse
Simply put – if the fit hits the shan security wise, this is where you’ll hear it first.  They rarely broadcast on this feed but if they do, you can bet it’s important.

@chapman
Stephen Chapman – long time Microsoft & Windows tech and current blogger for ZDnet around Search Engine Optimization.  He runs http://msftkitchen.com.  Also, he’s a genuinely nice guy.  A great feed for lots of stuff Windows wise.

@windowsphone
The official Twitter feed for Windows Phone.  Nuff said?  No?  Well, when new offers or new stuff comes up, this is where they post.  And post they do.  If you’re a user or a fan of Windows Phone, you can anticipate having your opinions echoed at least a little here.

@thurrott
Cranky.  Opinionated.  Intelligent.  Paul Thurrott is the famous creator of the WinSuperSite and long time follower of Windows technology.  Editor at Penton Media, Paul speaks on the Windows Weekly podcast with Leo Laporte on the TWIT network and is an must-listen for anyone in the IT field.  Just wish he’s stop talking about Apple – bad or good – and just get back to relevant Windows stuff.

@mosspuppet
Here’s the weird part:  MossPuppet – aka Walt Mossberg Puppet – is the creation of Brian Hogg and reports on real items of the day in his own irreverent, comedic way.  The thing is:  A lot of times, his reporting is actually accurate and educational.  It’s like Sesame Street for IT professionals.  Hey Brian… there’s an idea for you.

@robertmclaws
Master Windows expert and long time 3rd party blogger on Microsoft topics, Robert is never one to shy away from an opinion.  He knows that many people depend on Microsoft for their livelihood and doesn’t back away from supporting that.

@malatesta77
a.k.a. Daniel Rubino, Malatesta77 is one of the best Windows Phone reporters in the world and the keeper of the Windows Phone beat at WPCENTRAL.COM.  If I could, I’d send this guy any Xbox 360 games we sell just for keeping up with all the ups and downs of our ridiculous mobile strategy.  Hey Daniel… if you read this, consider it an open invitation.