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Thursday, June 30, 2005
Spreading the word
"Blogger Michael Wyszomierski"
Tuesday, June 28, 2005
Email Disclaimer
Sunday, June 26, 2005
Coldplay X&Y Album Art Generator
Friday, June 24, 2005
In the car wash, I saw vapor coming through the air vent. I told myself this was normal.
Wednesday, June 22, 2005
Just checking in
Tuesday, June 14, 2005
Dream
I was thinking I rather like the exclusive absolute power
Monday, June 13, 2005
Why I live at home in the summer
Saturday, June 11, 2005
Oh and just so you know
Adobe Store
Tornado
Wednesday, June 08, 2005
Final Cut Studio
Monday, June 06, 2005
Confessions
Ted didn't escape all the photographers
It gets even better!
Saturday, June 04, 2005
They're In!
Apple Store Green Hills
Missing out
I think Ted's embarassed to be a geek
Friday, June 03, 2005
Nice try
Thursday, June 02, 2005
Thing about Quiznos that is interesting but surprisingly does not bother me:
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
Excuse my language, but wtf?
Multitasking
More blogging!
Spreading the word
"Blogger Michael Wyszomierski"
My Downloadable
Videos iMix was mentioned in J.D. Biersdorfer's
Going to
the Movies (and More) in iTunes 4.8
article on MacDevCenter.com.
The article, which is oddly dated only four days before the release of iTunes
4.9, credits the iMix to "blogger Michael Wyszomierski." Yeah, I'm
awesome.
Tuesday, June 28, 2005
Email Disclaimer
This
was a parody.
This is real (I've edited out the name of the organization):
This e-mail message and any files transmitted with it was sent from [organization] and may contain confidential or privileged information intended only for the use of the Individual(s) or entity named above. If you are not the intended recipient of this e-mail message or received it in error, you are hereby notified that any distribution, copying, or forwarding is strictly prohibited. If you have received this e-mail message in error, please immediately notify us by telephone at [phone number], or notify us by email at [email address]. Also, please mail a hard copy of the e-mail message by U.S. Postal service to "Network Administrator", [address]. We will reimburse you for all expenses incurred. After you return the e-mail message to us please completely eliminate the message(s) from all media on which it is stored. Any error in addressing or delivery of the e-mail message does not waive confidentiality or privileges. Please note that any views or opinions presented in this email message are solely those of the author and do not necessarily represent those of [organization]. Finally, the recipient should check this e-mail message and any attachments for the presence of viruses. [organization] accepts no liability for any damage caused by any virus transmitted by this e-mail message.
This is real (I've edited out the name of the organization):
This e-mail message and any files transmitted with it was sent from [organization] and may contain confidential or privileged information intended only for the use of the Individual(s) or entity named above. If you are not the intended recipient of this e-mail message or received it in error, you are hereby notified that any distribution, copying, or forwarding is strictly prohibited. If you have received this e-mail message in error, please immediately notify us by telephone at [phone number], or notify us by email at [email address]. Also, please mail a hard copy of the e-mail message by U.S. Postal service to "Network Administrator", [address]. We will reimburse you for all expenses incurred. After you return the e-mail message to us please completely eliminate the message(s) from all media on which it is stored. Any error in addressing or delivery of the e-mail message does not waive confidentiality or privileges. Please note that any views or opinions presented in this email message are solely those of the author and do not necessarily represent those of [organization]. Finally, the recipient should check this e-mail message and any attachments for the presence of viruses. [organization] accepts no liability for any damage caused by any virus transmitted by this e-mail message.
Sunday, June 26, 2005
Coldplay X&Y Album Art Generator
Brendan Houle has cooked up a cool image
generator based on the album art of Coldplay's
X&Y. It follows the code prescribed in the liner
notes.
Friday, June 24, 2005
In the car wash, I saw vapor coming through the air vent. I told myself this was normal.
If I had a grocery store, I wouldn't have one of
those annoying savings card club card things.
Wednesday, June 22, 2005
Just checking in
Hi kids. I'm still around; I've just been busy
interning, working, and vacationing.
You're lucky I even decided to stay up late enough to write this. I crave
sleep.
On the plane, my dad's ticket said row 32. There was no row 32. Airlines are not always fun. Baggage claim is never fun at the Philadelphia airport. I'm not just writing this because I had a bad experience. I'm writing this because I've had over 20 years of bad experiences with PHL's baggage service. Do you ever stick an M&M out on your tongue and look at it because you want to see which color you're eating? There was a 1992? I don't remember it. I don't like it when I get stuck next to someone on the train who doesn't move from his or her aisle seat when another seat opens up.
This entry is intended only for the use of the individual or entity to which it is addressed, and may contain information that is privileged, confidential, awesome, and exempt from disclosure under applicable law. If the reader of this entry is not the intended recipient, or the employee, agent, or gofer responsible for delivering the entry to the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution, or copying of this communication is strictly frowned upon. If you have received this communication in error, please notify your mother immediately, return the original message to the sender via the U.S. Postal Service to Wysz at Mac dot Com, Internet, WWW, 10110 and destroy all copies, including any memories, unless otherwise directed. Thank you.
On the plane, my dad's ticket said row 32. There was no row 32. Airlines are not always fun. Baggage claim is never fun at the Philadelphia airport. I'm not just writing this because I had a bad experience. I'm writing this because I've had over 20 years of bad experiences with PHL's baggage service. Do you ever stick an M&M out on your tongue and look at it because you want to see which color you're eating? There was a 1992? I don't remember it. I don't like it when I get stuck next to someone on the train who doesn't move from his or her aisle seat when another seat opens up.
This entry is intended only for the use of the individual or entity to which it is addressed, and may contain information that is privileged, confidential, awesome, and exempt from disclosure under applicable law. If the reader of this entry is not the intended recipient, or the employee, agent, or gofer responsible for delivering the entry to the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution, or copying of this communication is strictly frowned upon. If you have received this communication in error, please notify your mother immediately, return the original message to the sender via the U.S. Postal Service to Wysz at Mac dot Com, Internet, WWW, 10110 and destroy all copies, including any memories, unless otherwise directed. Thank you.
Tuesday, June 14, 2005
Dream
I had a weird dream last night, and this was the
basic plot:
Ted and I are going to the same school, which is apparently in session. I go outside, and moments later a helicopter lands near me, and Ted steps out, presumably after basketball practice. I think the helicopter then flies away. Ted is annoyed because the pilot of his school-provided helicopter couldn't immediately find the exact location where Ted wanted to be dropped off, which was referred to as "outside the tunnel." We were standing outside of a tunnel, so he must have found it.
Ted and I are going to the same school, which is apparently in session. I go outside, and moments later a helicopter lands near me, and Ted steps out, presumably after basketball practice. I think the helicopter then flies away. Ted is annoyed because the pilot of his school-provided helicopter couldn't immediately find the exact location where Ted wanted to be dropped off, which was referred to as "outside the tunnel." We were standing outside of a tunnel, so he must have found it.
I was thinking I rather like the exclusive absolute power
reneelet:
i was thinking i should be a
moderator on hotw
Monday, June 13, 2005
Why I live at home in the summer
Bill Speier:
you'll never guess what isn't
working
10:40 PM
Bill Speier: I'll give you a hint
Bill Speier: it broke down every other day last fall and they spent all of the spring installing a "new" one
Michael Wyszomierski: haha
Michael Wyszomierski: do they have a sign up? i wonder how they were able to word it this time
Bill Speier: it rhymes with something that rhymes with elevator
Bill Speier: no sign
Bill Speier: it just doesn't work
Bill Speier: I walked back from giant with a bunch of groceries
Bill Speier: and didn't want to have to manage the doors on the stairs
Bill Speier: but I stopped waiting after five minutes
10:50 PM
Michael Wyszomierski: well tell them to fix it before i get there
Bill Speier: I'm sure that would do a lot of good
Michael Wyszomierski: i would do a lot of awesome
10:40 PM
Bill Speier: I'll give you a hint
Bill Speier: it broke down every other day last fall and they spent all of the spring installing a "new" one
Michael Wyszomierski: haha
Michael Wyszomierski: do they have a sign up? i wonder how they were able to word it this time
Bill Speier: it rhymes with something that rhymes with elevator
Bill Speier: no sign
Bill Speier: it just doesn't work
Bill Speier: I walked back from giant with a bunch of groceries
Bill Speier: and didn't want to have to manage the doors on the stairs
Bill Speier: but I stopped waiting after five minutes
10:50 PM
Michael Wyszomierski: well tell them to fix it before i get there
Bill Speier: I'm sure that would do a lot of good
Michael Wyszomierski: i would do a lot of awesome
Saturday, June 11, 2005
Oh and just so you know
I am Hugh M. Iddy.
Adobe Store
Tonight,
I put my credit card to work and bought two things that I've been planning on
getting for a long time.
First, I purchased a brand new ATI Radeon 9800 Pro Mac Edition graphics card for my Quicksilver G4 after losing several eBay auctions for other cards that will work with my computer, Motion, and Core Image. I wanted to get something that would also work with my broken Studio Display, which uses an ADC connector, but the Internet told me that I was being too picky. I think I'll just pick up a cheap DVI display somewhere, or buy an ADC adapter.
Then, just before I started this entry, I finally decided it was time to upgrade to Photoshop CS 2. Photoshop 5.0.2 has served me well for a long time, but I like to keep my software fresh, and after seven years, the neighbors start asking about the smell. I ordered direct from Adobe, who only required the serial number of my current version as proof that I'm eligible for the upgrade. I couldn't find the CD case, (it's around here somewhere) but fortunately Spotlight directed me to a file of serial numbers that I created last year. I'm probably supposed to laugh now when I look back on the time I tried to buy an academic version for twice as much as the upgrade.
But anyway... the reason this is in the "Quotes" category and the reason I wanted to write the entry at all is my experience at the Adobe Store. When creating my account, Adobe requested a mailing address, billing address, and shipping address. I haven't been able to figure out how I could use three separate addresses in one order. I know that I can have the product shipped to one place and the bill to another, but what would they mail to the third location? A thank-you card? Ugh, of course now that I'm writing this out I just thought of something. They could use it to send catalogs and other junk mail that I'm pretty sure I opted-out of. Whatever, I'm awesome.
First, I purchased a brand new ATI Radeon 9800 Pro Mac Edition graphics card for my Quicksilver G4 after losing several eBay auctions for other cards that will work with my computer, Motion, and Core Image. I wanted to get something that would also work with my broken Studio Display, which uses an ADC connector, but the Internet told me that I was being too picky. I think I'll just pick up a cheap DVI display somewhere, or buy an ADC adapter.
Then, just before I started this entry, I finally decided it was time to upgrade to Photoshop CS 2. Photoshop 5.0.2 has served me well for a long time, but I like to keep my software fresh, and after seven years, the neighbors start asking about the smell. I ordered direct from Adobe, who only required the serial number of my current version as proof that I'm eligible for the upgrade. I couldn't find the CD case, (it's around here somewhere) but fortunately Spotlight directed me to a file of serial numbers that I created last year. I'm probably supposed to laugh now when I look back on the time I tried to buy an academic version for twice as much as the upgrade.
But anyway... the reason this is in the "Quotes" category and the reason I wanted to write the entry at all is my experience at the Adobe Store. When creating my account, Adobe requested a mailing address, billing address, and shipping address. I haven't been able to figure out how I could use three separate addresses in one order. I know that I can have the product shipped to one place and the bill to another, but what would they mail to the third location? A thank-you card? Ugh, of course now that I'm writing this out I just thought of something. They could use it to send catalogs and other junk mail that I'm pretty sure I opted-out of. Whatever, I'm awesome.
Tornado
Michael Wyszomierski:
it's just air molecules spinning
around
Michael Wyszomierski: you know how small those things are
Michael Wyszomierski: and they're as light as air
Michael Wyszomierski: cause they are air
csvroomfondel: yeah, but when they're in large groups
Michael Wyszomierski: whatever, i'd be like "what's up, air?" and then get in my car and drive fast
Michael Wyszomierski: i would even speed
Michael Wyszomierski: cause if anyone stopped me, i'd be like "dude, look at that tornado, let's go!"
Michael Wyszomierski: and he'd be like "you saved my life! i'm clearing your record and letting you drive my police car!"
Michael Wyszomierski: and then i'd probably write an extensive blog entry about the whole experience
Michael Wyszomierski: you know how small those things are
Michael Wyszomierski: and they're as light as air
Michael Wyszomierski: cause they are air
csvroomfondel: yeah, but when they're in large groups
Michael Wyszomierski: whatever, i'd be like "what's up, air?" and then get in my car and drive fast
Michael Wyszomierski: i would even speed
Michael Wyszomierski: cause if anyone stopped me, i'd be like "dude, look at that tornado, let's go!"
Michael Wyszomierski: and he'd be like "you saved my life! i'm clearing your record and letting you drive my police car!"
Michael Wyszomierski: and then i'd probably write an extensive blog entry about the whole experience
Wednesday, June 08, 2005
Final Cut Studio
Monday, June 06, 2005
Confessions
Now that Apple has officially announced its plans
to switch to Intel, I can finally admit two things: I find the Intel sound
catchy and bunny suits comfy.
Ted didn't escape all the photographers
Can you spot Ted and Tony in these
pictures? I can spot Ted once and Tony twice.
It gets even better!
I just realized that now I don't have to have
mixed feelings when watching Blue Man Group in an Intel commercial!
Saturday, June 04, 2005
They're In!
Looks like they opened early. Ted called me at
9:53 AM as they were doing the pre-opening pep-talk/pump-up speech, with plenty
of "I can't hear you!"'s. At about 9:55, they were in. Once inside, Ted said,
"Yeah, it's just another mall store." Well, that's how it goes. The excitement
is in the anticipation and talking with other users, not in seeing the actual
store. I'm out to go car shopping with the fam, so that's it for the commentary,
but enjoy this
photoset of our videoconference.
Apple Store Green Hills
Read Tony's report
of the grand opening event, and check out his
pictures too.
Missing out
Arriving at 7 AM, Ted and Tony are now 3rd in
line for the 10 AM grand opening of the Apple Store at the Mall at Green Hills
in Nashville, Tennessee. I wanted to make it down for the opening, but it was
only announced about a week ago, so it would have been too expensive and too
much of a hassle to plan a trip on such short notice. I hope they still have fun
without me.
According to my Nashville correspondents, the first in line arrived at 11:45 PM last night. Ted is going to call during the opening, so I can hear the sounds of them walking in while I'm in PA. They also have cameras, so I will be getting pictures as well, and I'm sure Tony will post some to Flickr.
Stay tuned for more updates.
According to my Nashville correspondents, the first in line arrived at 11:45 PM last night. Ted is going to call during the opening, so I can hear the sounds of them walking in while I'm in PA. They also have cameras, so I will be getting pictures as well, and I'm sure Tony will post some to Flickr.
Stay tuned for more updates.
I think Ted's embarassed to be a geek
Right before he hung up, he said, "I have to go
talk to the photographer and make sure I'm not in the paper for
this."
Friday, June 03, 2005
Nice try
How I knew that this was
fake by only reading the first sentence, and completely disregarding the fact
that it's not a real Google
cache:
"Apple® today announced the upcoming availibility of it's highly anticipitated..."
"Apple® today announced the upcoming availibility of it's highly anticipitated..."
Thursday, June 02, 2005
Thing about Quiznos that is interesting but surprisingly does not bother me:
At least four people handle my food before it
gets to me.
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
The new
trailer for Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (based on the
book) makes me more excited about the movie than the creepy
teaser did. Although the first
movie with Gene
Wilder was admittedly strange. Ever see the SNL sketches?
They're great. I'm awesome.
Excuse my language, but wtf?
10-Hour
Complete Version! Maybe after that amount of time I'll be able to
figure out if this is a joke or not.
Multitasking
Today I saw a woman jogging, walking her dog, and
talking on her cell phone at the same time.
More blogging!
Reneelet:
you made so many entries
since i last read your blog, that i can't read them
all
Michael Wyszomierski: just take your time
Reneelet: there was a long time when you weren't putting up very much
Reneelet: when did the novelty of summer wear off?
Michael Wyszomierski: it hasn't. i was just busy/away before
10:00 PM
Reneelet: why is there so much about amazon.com?
Michael Wyszomierski: just take your time
Reneelet: there was a long time when you weren't putting up very much
Reneelet: when did the novelty of summer wear off?
Michael Wyszomierski: it hasn't. i was just busy/away before
10:00 PM
Reneelet: why is there so much about amazon.com?