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New things coming soon...

Wed, 07 Dec 2011 23:51:40 -0500

I’m in the process of developing my domains. One in my name and one in my Internet ID (the shortcode most of you know me as: iWIC3).

I’m not a great developer… This page features a borrowed layout with some random customizations I’ve added. Not bad… but far from where I’d like it to be.

So, as you can guess… I’m looking for a developer. You can help! Just contact me.

A few things I've done today

Wed, 07 Dec 2011 23:47:04 -0500

As always, I’m looking for new ways to expand my network as well as ways to save some money.

Today, I’ve signed up for & activated my Skype account (iWICB) and also finally taken advantage of the great deals Groupon offers.

So, Skype me anytime (I have the app on my iPhone 4) and we can chat about Groupon, or anything else you’d like. Thanks for reading this.

Enjoy your day! 8D

*Incredible night of baseball... this is why I love this game!! Within one hour the Cardinals beat the Astros, then the Phillies beat the Braves - this eliminated the Braves from the playoffs. Within 20 minutes later, the Orioles defeated the Red Sox - eliminating them from the playoffs when just a few minutes later, the Rays walked it off against the Yankees. INCREDIBLE!! So... here's the MLB playoff...Edit

Thu, 29 Sep 2011 00:27:54 -0400

*Incredible night of baseball... this is why I love this game!! Within one hour the Cardinals beat the Astros, then the Phillies beat the Braves - this eliminated the Braves from the playoffs. Within 20 minutes later, the Orioles defeated the Red Sox - eliminating them from the playoffs when just a few minutes later, the Rays walked it off against the Yankees. INCREDIBLE!! So... here's the MLB playoff...Edit

Okay, so the Phillies have lost 5 in a row for the first time since May 2010. At least they're getting this out of their system now. I'd hate to see them win every game until October and then start failing. I'm certain they'll be back to their winning ways before then. I will never give up on this team. I truly have no worries and wish Philadelphia and the national media would quit panicking. There... I've said my piece concerning the Phillies. 8D

Wed, 21 Sep 2011 22:22:52 -0400

Okay, so the Phillies have lost 5 in a row for the first time since May 2010. At least they're getting this out of their system now. I'd hate to see them win every game until October and then start failing. I'm certain they'll be back to their winning ways before then. I will never give up on this team. I truly have no worries and wish Philadelphia and the national media would quit panicking. There... I've said my piece concerning the Phillies. 8D:

My Phillies rant following their first 5 game losing streak in 15 months.

@SpikeEskin: Rock Isn't Dead, Just Rock Radio

Fri, 09 Sep 2011 19:13:39 -0400

@SpikeEskin: Rock Isn't Dead, Just Rock Radio:

spikeeskin:

With last week’s announcement that 94WYSP would be no more, I heard the rumblings again.

More proof that rock is dead!

Nah, not true.

Rock isn’t dead. Rock radio is dead. Rock radio is dead because rock n’ roll killed it. Like a coup of an evil dictator, rock n’ roll has stepped in and…

PBSA Certified Mixologist & Bartender

Wed, 22 Jun 2011 14:12:09 -0400

I recently completed the final step to my certification at the Mixology Wine Institute on City Avenue in Philadelphia… the speed test.

The objective was to complete at least 12 correct drinks in 8 minutes. Task Complete. Wooooo Hooooo!!

I now have my certification & have had my Flair Class. Next up is the Wine Pairing Class and then in July, the ServSafe Certification.

I started at MWI in April. Spent the month of April learning alcohols, drinks & laws. In May, most of my time consisted of practicing pouring technique and increasing my speed in recalling the 350+ drinks learned. By Memorial Day I felt confident in my ability to make 97% of the required drinks & it was time to prove it!

I took the speed test twice a day for three days (not consecutively, rather over a course of a few weeks) before I passed; increasing my speed in recall & method each time.

Warren, Ashley, Stacy & Andre were all responsible for my success. Their instruction, combined with their patience and confidence in me helped me & inspired me to carry through, even when I was confused, frustrated or uncertain.

I was determined to graduate & driven to better myself each opportunity I got behind the bar. The many students I met through the weeks were very supportive & now I’d like to be as much a part of their improvements as they were mine.

I thank all who took my business card, listened to my corny jokes, and watched me fail only to succeed as I never had before. I never could have done this alone.

Thank you!

This summer, I look to bartend private parties throughout the Philadelphia Metro Region. If you have an event coming up with up to 40 guests all over the age of 21 & you’d like to request my services as your bartender, contact me via email with “Private Party (date)” in the subject line.

If guests at your party may be underage, please use “Family Party (date)” in the subject line. Thank you.

BillyWichterman@gmail.com

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Shower Tunes

Sat, 18 Jun 2011 12:40:13 -0400

There may be no better album to listen to while preparing for the day. From the time to start undressing to get into the shower, to enjoying your shower, to shampooing & soaping up, rinsing off, then drying off, brushing your teeth, shaving & finally getting dressed… than the self-titled album by The Doors. “Break on Through”… to …”The End”. 8D

Differences between the first & second model Square card...

Tue, 26 Oct 2010 06:46:18 -0400

Differences between the first & second model Square card reader include the size. The new one is slightly larger in diameter, but slimmer & has curved edges. Plus the Square logo is stamped only on one side, where the card should be facing when swiped. The other side (pictured) is the side the magnetic strip should be facing when swiped.

The original Square device (on the left) has been modified to...

Mon, 25 Oct 2010 15:00:45 -0400

The original Square device (on the left) has been modified to accept multiple swipe speeds as well as cut out the interference it was causing with the iPhone 4. You can see the new device (on the right) has plastic between the antennae and the device. This permits transmission of the card data, whereas you needed a piece of paper in place between the older card reader and iPhone 4 before this new release.

Square (@square) is a fast growing business, already famous for...

Mon, 25 Oct 2010 06:49:52 -0400

Square (@square) is a fast growing business, already famous for creating the device here which allows your iPhone 3G, 3GS, and now 4, to accept credit & debit card transactions without any further adjustments by you. Read the next post for more…

Philly Red Bull Flugtag 09/04/2010 - from the Ben Franklin...

Sun, 05 Sep 2010 17:50:36 -0400

Philly Red Bull Flugtag 09/04/2010 - from the Ben Franklin Bridge.

An awesome work of art with a purpose.

Fri, 30 Jul 2010 11:21:05 -0400

An awesome work of art with a purpose.

And now I’m back to a well-trimmed goatee & can not...

Wed, 09 Jun 2010 23:51:46 -0400

And now I’m back to a well-trimmed goatee & can not wait to get most of my long locks chopped so I can survive the summer heat.

The sink looked a lot more hair filled, but this is the best pic...

Wed, 09 Jun 2010 23:47:35 -0400

The sink looked a lot more hair filled, but this is the best pic I got.

Minutes after the Flyers lost Game 6 in OT. Moments before the...

Wed, 09 Jun 2010 23:44:43 -0400

Minutes after the Flyers lost Game 6 in OT. Moments before the beard was trimmed to a goatee.

Springtime and Allergies

Wed, 21 Apr 2010 22:29:35 -0400

and Ash Clouds… sheesh… I’m doing my best to incorporate annual, personal and international news in this blog and there you have it. Springtime and Allergies - and Ash Clouds.

Phillies baseball too… can’t forget that! I haven’t posted anything on my MLBlog since spring training; I know I’m slacking there, but be patient… it’s still just the first month of the season. Give it time. Everything will come in due time, including more posts here and everywhere else online. Wanna know why? Huh? Huh? DO YUH?

I just invested in an AT&T USBConnect Velocity for my MacBook Pro and so far, I’m loving it. It was a real quick set up and costs just $60 a month. Best part is the $100 mail-in rebate for the $120 device, and if you follow me on Twitter, you can find a pic of it on Twitpic.

A heartwarming tale of family.

Thu, 04 Mar 2010 18:21:20 -0500

This past weekend, we celebrated my Grandmom’s 79th birthday. At this age, she is still quick-witted, independent and as stubbornly determined as a Philadelphia born Phillies fan and full-blooded German possibly can be. I love the connection we have, and absolutely cherish it. We have a very unique relationship and I wouldn’t trade it for anything in the universe.

To celebrate her birthday, I taught my 9-year-old cousin, Owen “Happy Birthday” on guitar and the two of us played it for her… a number of times. It was so fun! The family even sang along a few times.

But that’s not it… today, I just found out, Owen shared the song with his classmates! I’m so honored to be such an influence on him; as well as his older brother, Ian and younger sister, Emily. Grandmom and I visited them in New Hampshire over the Christmas Break this past holiday season. I posted updates and pictures here. I’m sure you can find them.

When my sister, who is visiting them this week with my Mom, texted me moments ago, I was amazed. I’m so proud Owen had the strength, confidence and ambition to perform for his classmates today. I really can not express my feelings through words. Guess I’ll go pick my guitar. 8D

PHILLY PORCH PERSPECTIVE

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 04:49:14 -0500

PHILLY PORCH PERSPECTIVE:

All new for 2010, my MLBlog!! Check it out and leave some comments there… an article will be posted daily with true Phillies information, some opinion and a ton of fun!

I’m not running away from or avoiding Tumblr, I just know I’ll be more baseball focused and rightfully so on MLBlogs covering my favorite team, the Philadelphia Phillies.

Tumblr will remain my personal Twitter-related blog, and that won’t change. Thanks for being here, viewing what I post and reblogging my stuff, too. You are why I’m here. 8D

TweetStats

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 01:07:09 -0500

TweetStats:

Ever wonder what you tweet most about or how often you tweet? TweetStats can answer all these questions & more. But, just so you know, the TweetStats service only works for public accounts because it uses Twitter API.

So, if you’re hiding from the public, the site won’t work for you. Lucky for you, you can still view my TweetStats!! 8D

A great reminder.

Mon, 15 Feb 2010 19:27:38 -0500

A great reminder.