Utah firing squad death announced on Twitter - BBC News

BBC News - Utah firing squad death announced on Twitter: "It was a very modern way to announce a very old-fashioned death.

Shortly after midnight in the US state of Utah, Attorney General Mark Shurtleff picked up his Apple iPhone, opened up a Twitter 'app' on his handset and began tweeting.

But Mr Shurtleff's 134-character composition was no ordinary post. This was not a piece of miscellany from the 53-year-old's home life, a link chosen to amuse or interest his followers, nor even a political prod at his Democratic rivals."

BBC News - Stephen Fry crowns most beautiful tweet at Hay Festival

BBC News - Stephen Fry crowns most beautiful tweet at Hay Festival: "The most beautiful tweet ever tweeted has been announced by broadcaster Stephen Fry.

Fry, whose musings on micro-blogging site Twitter have attracted 1.5 million followers, announced the winner at the Hay Festival.

The winning tweet read: 'I believe we can build a better world! Of course, it'll take a whole lot of rock, water & dirt. Also, not sure where to put it.'

Marc MacKenzie, 41, from Canada, said he was 'pleasantly surprised' to win."