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Robert Rauschenberg, art's eclectic master, dies at 82 - The Boston Globe

Wed, 14 May 2008 14:43:23 GMT

My very favorite artist has died. I'm not sad, as he obviously lived a very long and productive life. I was an art student in college when I was first introduced to his work. At one point I think I had an opportunity to purchase an original print for about $600, but of course I didn't have that kind of cash. I think it would have made a good investment, but I probably would have never sold it anyway. :)

I recently took a picture of his plaque at the Florida State Capitol.

There's a nice write-up at the Boston Globe:

Robert Rauschenberg, art's eclectic master, dies at 82 - The Boston Globe
The art critic Robert Hughes once described Mr. Rauschenberg as "a protean genius who showed America that all of life could be open to art." Hughes added that Mr. Rauschenberg's "taste was always facile, omnivorous, and hit-or-miss, yet he had a bigness of soul and a richness of temperament that re called Walt Whitman."
In his art, Mr. Rauschenberg scorned both pretense and category. "I work in the gap between art and life," he liked to say, and many of his best-known works might seem as suited to thrift shop as art museum.
Among Mr. Rauschenberg's most celebrated creations were his "combines," three-dimensional assemblages that incorporate painting, sculpture, and found objects: a frozen choreography of the mundane and the inspired. "Monogram" (1959), perhaps his most famous work, includes a stuffed goat, a tire, a police barrier, a shoe heel, a tennis ball, and paint.

Technorati Tags: art,rauschenberg,found objects,prints

JD, Nic, and Brian Podcast - Episode 7

Tue, 13 May 2008 17:05:10 GMT

New podcast up on Channel 10. It's a toight show... very toight. And there was much rejoicing.

JD, Nic, and Brian Podcast - Episode 7 | Brian Johnson | Channel 10
This week, G. Andrew Duthie joins us to talk about Maker Faire, the Zune 2.5 update, and much, much more...

Technorati Tags: podcast,microsoft,zune,makerfaire,robotics

WorldWide Telescope is Live!

Tue, 13 May 2008 06:50:13 GMT

Really, I promise that this is one of the coolest things you'll ever play with on a computer.

Check it out at http://www.worldwidetelescope.org.

Press release below...

Microsoft Research’s WorldWide Telescope (WWT) brings together imagery from the best ground and space telescopes in the world for a seamless, guided exploration of the universe.

Microsoft PressPass – The Journalist’s Resource for Microsoft News
Press Release: WorldWide Telescope Brings Space Exploration to Earth, May 12, 2008
WorldWide Telescope Virtual Pressroom

Technorati Tags: telescope,software,microsoft,space,exploration

Zune headquarters mini-tour - Engadget

Fri, 09 May 2008 17:12:19 GMT

Engadget posted a photo tour of the Zune offices. Check it out:

Zune headquarters mini-tour - Engadget

Ever wonder where Zunes are designed? Well, right now it's all done in a fairly non-descript and temporary office building on Microsoft's sprawling campus in Redmond.

Technorati Tags: zune,microsoft,offices,art

Your Chance to Finish a Movie Microsoft Started

Thu, 08 May 2008 19:21:30 GMT

NYT coverage of a new contest from Microsoft.

Your Chance to Finish a Movie Microsoft Started - New York Times
The contest, which is to begin on Thursday, is called the Ultimate Video Relay and has its own Web site (ultimatevideorelay.com), a spinoff of the Windows Vista Ultimate Web site (ultimatepc.com). The relay reference comes from the invitation to computer users to complete a story titled “The Cube” in several stages. The tale, a humorous cross between “The Matrix” and “The Office” (or “Office Space”) begins with a six-minute clip that can be watched on the relay Web site. The clip is directed by Kyle Newman, the director of “Fanboys,” a coming movie about “Star Wars” aficionados.

Technorati Tags: microsoft,video,movies,contest,editing

YouTube - Microsoft Photosynth on CSI

Thu, 08 May 2008 16:21:29 GMT

Photosynth was on CSI last week and I'm so mad that I forgot to record it in HD. Check it out. Photosynth is one of my favorite Microsoft projects and I can't wait to see where this goes.

Technorati Tags: photosynth,microsoft,CSI,youtube,photography

State History Fair

Wed, 07 May 2008 00:53:04 GMT

Last week we were at the State History Fair in Tallahassee. Will made it to state with his paper on the causes of World War II. The photos I took are here.

I love this photo. If he does become a lawyer, I can say I knew it all along. :)

Future lawyer?

JD, Nic, and Brian Podcast - Episode 6

Tue, 29 Apr 2008 14:34:03 GMT

For those interested in such nonsense, we posted a new podcast yesterday on Channel 10. Check it out here and leave a comment on the podcast page.

JD, Nic, and Brian Podcast - Episode 6 | Brian Johnson | Channel 10
In another exciting episode of the podcast named for JD Lewin, JD, Nic, and Brian talk about Windows Vista, Live Mesh, stuff we saw on the Web, JD's sleeping habits, and the popular Asus EEE PC.

Technorati Tags: podcast,microsoft,vista,trenton,robotics,eee pc,rock band,xbox 360

speech @ microsoft : Windows Speech Recognition Macros is now available!!

Tue, 29 Apr 2008 14:30:21 GMT

I haven't tried this yet, but I'm going to this afternoon. Check it out here:

speech @ microsoft : Windows Speech Recognition Macros is now available!!
The Windows Speech Recognition Macros tool (aka WSRMacros) extends the usefulness of the speech recognition capabilities already included in Windows Vista. Users can now create powerful macros that are triggered by spoken commands. These macros can perform a single task, or a series of tasks. Macros can be as simple as inserting your mailing address to as complex as providing a completely different speech interaction utilizing a number of built in capabilities or utilizing custom JScript/VBScript actions.

Technorati Tags: speech,vista,macros,utilities,microsoft

Microsoft picked for Democratic convention

Tue, 29 Apr 2008 14:04:47 GMT

I thought this was sort of cool...

Microsoft picked for Democratic convention
Software giant Microsoft Corp. will be the official software and HD web content provider for the 2008 Democratic National Convention.
The Democratic National Convention Committee (DNCC) made the announcement Monday. The convention will be held Aug. 25-28 in Denver.
"Microsoft's standing as an industry leader in software development makes them an ideal partner for the DNCC," said Leah Daughtry, CEO of the DNCC.

Technorati Tags: microsoft,software,dnc,election,convention

Trenton Computer Festival

Thu, 24 Apr 2008 20:36:50 GMT

If you're in the New Jersey area this weekend, check out the Trenton Computer Festival. I'm going to be giving two talks there on Saturday, one on Microsoft Robotics and one on Windows Media Center. Should be a lot of fun.

Trenton Computer Festival
EWING, NJ ... The world's oldest and largest personal computer show will once again take place this spring at The College of New Jersey.
The oldest and largest personal computer show and sale in the world is again scheduled at The College of New Jersey on Saturday, April 26th and Sunday, April 27th with an IT (Information Technology) Professional Conference on Friday, April 25th and continuing on April 26th.
This year's festival will focus on "Hands-on Experiences". Many of the speakers and special presentations on the main exhibition floor will involve visitors in hands-on activities. Visitors will experience the latest in computers and consumer electronics technology - digital cameras, video, HD TV, VoIP, MP3 and much more... National exhibitors will demonstrate their most recent products. Attend at no extra cost numerous talks, workshops, tutorials, hands-on robot contests, computer merit badge sessions, applications sessions and poster sessions. Personal computing/electronics fans can find plenty of bargains on new and used hardware and software.

Technorati Tags: windows,microsoft,vista,robotics,trenton,computers,festival,new jersey

SearchTogether

Thu, 24 Apr 2008 18:58:24 GMT

One of the interesting things I saw at the MS Research TechFest last month was SearchTogether. SearchTogether is an Internet Explorer plug-in that lets groups of people collaborate on web searches.

There's a forum here:

http://community.research.microsoft.com/forums/88.aspx

Check it out via the link below:

SearchTogether

Technorati Tags: microsoft,search,collaboration

Listas - Become a Windows Expert

Tue, 22 Apr 2008 14:04:07 GMT

I love learning system internals and my recent trip back to Redmond to talk to MVP's and members of different teams gave me a desire to share my favorite internals resources for Windows. This list is just a start (in no particular order), but if you dig deep into the stuff that's in it, you'll come away with a great understanding of what's going on with the operating system. I'll keep the Listas list updated here.

Listas - Brianjo's List: Become a Windows Expert

Windows Vista Resource Kit

Windows Internals

Windows SysInternals - Tools for Windows by Mark Russinovich

Paul Thurrott's SuperSite for Windows

Windows Vista Community

Windows Vista TechCenter

Windows Vista Technical Library

Technorati Tags: windows,vista,internals,microsoft,tools,technical

Geotagging Photos with Windows Live

Thu, 10 Apr 2008 18:40:22 GMT

Cool article on the Windows Live Photo and Video Blog about how to create a geotag photo collection without a GPS. Check it out.

Geotagging Photos with Windows Live (without using a GPS device)
Geotagging, for many people, implies going on trips with a camera and a GPS receiver, and then using some custom software to tag all the photos with the GPS data after the trip. Being one who loves geotagging, I have a confession, though: I have never owned a GPS device.
So, how can I geotag photos and share them with family and friends? I can explore the world virtually through many different mapping applications that combine both maps and photos. Some of these allow geotagging (a la Flickr, et al), but that records only individual photo’s locations, not a full tour. What I’ve found out is a way to play around with the Live Maps Collections feature to create a photo tour. So, for those who want to create simple photo tours to share with friends and the world (and don’t want to deal with GPS), here’s how.

Technorati Tags: Geotag,photography,maps,live,Microsoft,Windows

Seth's Blog: Write like a blogger

Wed, 09 Apr 2008 13:23:07 GMT

Seth Godin's list for writing like a blogger. I'll let you go to his site for the full list, but I especially like number 7.

Seth's Blog: Write like a blogger
7. Don't be afraid of lists. People like lists.

Technorati Tags: blogging,writing,lists

Bufferoverrun.net Domain

Wed, 09 Apr 2008 04:42:18 GMT

A couple of weeks ago my domain expired, so you may have stopped getting updates from this blog. Hopefully it's all fixed now. (Paid the bill, the lights are back on.)

Funny thing is, I noticed this becasue my traffic dropped dramatically and I couldn't figure out why. I guess that's what's cool about RSS readers; they just keep asking for the data and they let you know when something new comes back online.

JD and Brian Podcast - Episode 5 | Brian Johnson | Channel 10

Tue, 25 Mar 2008 13:38:54 GMT

New podcast is up on my 10 blog. If you wan to subscribe to these things for some reason the RSS feed is here. :)

JD and Brian Podcast - Episode 5 | Brian Johnson | Channel 10
This week on the podcast, JD and I welcome guests Nic Fillingham and Andrew Duthie for a lively discussion of Windows Vista Service Pack 1, cool stuff we saw on Channel 10, and we ask the question, "How do you handle all the different social networks?"

Links:

Notable Changes in Windows Vista Service Pack 1
Backstage at Hard Rock Cafe
Twitter
Facebook
LinkedIn
MySpace

Technorati Tags: podcast,Microsoft,Vista,SP1,Social Networking,Facebook,Twitter,MySpace

DOTHETEST

Thu, 20 Mar 2008 03:40:18 GMT

Interesting. I was riding up north tonight to go out to dinner and I had the distinct feeling that I wasn't seen by a few of the people on the road. Ride like you're invisible and ride like they're all out to kill you is good advice....

DOTHETEST

Via one of my twitter buds. Can't remember who right now. Sorry.

Technorati Tags: motorcycle,safty,math,bears

Boston Dynamics Big Dog (new video March 2008)

Wed, 19 Mar 2008 19:37:16 GMT

In case you didn't feel creeped out enough today. This is really something.

YouTube - Boston Dynamics Big Dog (new video March 2008)

Via Slashdot.

Technorati Tags: robotics,science,technology

Channel 10 Gadget

Wed, 19 Mar 2008 19:03:27 GMT

Want to keep up with what's on Channel 10 from moment to moment? Check out the new Channel 10 Gadget you can install in your Vista Sidebar.

Windows Live Gallery

Are you passionate about technology? Channel 10 covers the latest news in new PC hardware and software, mobile gadgetry, photography, videography, and gaming. Keep up to date with the latest and greatest from the Channel 10 team and watch videos right on your desktop. Visit Channel 10 at http://on10.net to join the conversation!

Technorati Tags: Channel 10,on10.net,Microsoft,web,gadget,Vista

Photo Album: Mobile photos

Sat, 10 May 2008 19:14:03 GMT

Mobile photos

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Photo Album: 2008-05-06 State History Finals

Wed, 07 May 2008 00:12:20 GMT

2008-05-06 State History Finals

Will and Buffy

History shopping

Which one?

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Future lawyer?

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State seal

Favorite artist

Rotunda

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Photo Album: 2008-04-29

Wed, 30 Apr 2008 04:17:28 GMT

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Photo Album: EEE PC Unboxing

Wed, 30 Apr 2008 04:14:17 GMT

EEE PC Unboxing

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Photo Album: Shelly and Brooks Visit 2008

Sun, 27 Apr 2008 21:38:32 GMT

Shelly and Brooks Visit 2008

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Photo Album: Boardwalk Spring 2008

Thu, 10 Apr 2008 20:00:55 GMT

Boardwalk Spring 2008

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Photo Album: Flickr Photos - Group 1

Tue, 01 Apr 2008 22:46:24 GMT

Flickr Photos - Group 1

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Photo Album: Blog Images

Mon, 12 Nov 2007 19:14:31 GMT

Blog Images

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Photo Album: Blog Images

Tue, 11 Sep 2007 17:22:45 GMT

Blog Images


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Happy Birthday MacBU!

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Photo Album: TextAmerica Photos

Wed, 21 Jun 2006 20:14:48 GMT

TextAmerica Photos

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Custom List: My Sites

Wed, 23 Jan 2008 21:54:01 GMT

My Sites

Work Blog
My work weblog on MSDN. I blog here now.
Old LiveJournal Blog
Predates my MSDN blog. :)
Amazon.com Profile
This is my author page on Amazon.com.
Home Page
My Home Page
FeedBurner Subscription
RSS Feed. Includes my Flickr photos, bookmarks, etc. Subscribe here!
Family Photos
Photos I take of my family

Book List: Book List

Sun, 27 May 2007 15:32:41 GMT

Blog list: Blog list

Mon, 07 May 2007 16:29:33 GMT