Author Archives: Bill Williams

About Bill Williams

I'm a papa, I work, I dive, I fly. I work in tech, I dive any ocean I can, and I fly as much as possible. I also am a gadget and home theater freak.

If You Use an Android Phone, Please Take Me Out of your Contacts…

Posted on November 16, 2011 by Bill Williams

I know that sounds harsh.  Especially so considering the large usage share that Google’s Android mobile OS enjoys.  Everyone knows someone with an Android phone.  In fact, chances are, at least a plurality of your friends are using the platform … Continue reading →

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Some Oshkosh 2010 Pics

Posted on July 12, 2011 by Bill Williams

Not sure why it took me so long, but someone on Twitter today was asking about my pics from Oshkosh 2010 (last year), so I finally uploaded them to my Skydrive.  Take a look and enjoy.  There are some good … Continue reading →

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New version of E6B Gizmo

Posted on June 28, 2011 by Bill Williams

I’ve submitted an upgrade of E6B Gizmo, version 1.1, to the Windows Phone Marketplace which should go live shortly (I’ll keep you posted).  It just contains a couple of little bug fixes, but the big news is that I’ve made … Continue reading →

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Amazing Video of Our Local B-17 and B-25

Posted on March 30, 2011 by Bill Williams

As you know, I love aviation.  One of the gems that we have in the Phoenix Valley is the Arizona Wing of the Commemorative Air Force.  This amazing group spends huge amounts of money and time making sure that the … Continue reading →

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Posted on March 11, 2011 by Bill Williams

Well, my first Windows Phone 7 app has been certified and accepted into the Windows Phone Marketplace today.  For more information on the app, see my post from earlier this week. It turns out my app, E6B Gizmo, is the … Continue reading →

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A little nostalgia for Todd T–Famous New York Pizza

Posted on March 9, 2011 by Bill Williams

Another Quick Take.  I know…the joke is a little inside, but I will point out that TT and I did it originally before Michael Scott did.  Now, if I could just find that old video. In the meantime, here’s the … Continue reading →

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Developing a Windows Phone 7 Application

Posted on March 4, 2011 by Bill Williams

Windows Phone 7 (WP7) has been released in the US now for a few months.  I’m really enjoying the Samsung Focus (the device I have) and my wife’s Focus has completely changed the way she views mobile technology.  She totally … Continue reading →

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Quick Take at Oshkosh, Day 1

Posted on July 25, 2010 by Bill Williams

Arrived at OSH, but no Camp Scholler yet.  Quick day 1 video from the RV. OSH10 Quick Take Day One

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Sloshkosh Start

Posted on July 25, 2010 by Bill Williams

Some of my friends and I arrived in Oshkosh last night…unfortunately the grounds at the airport are soggy from 10 inches of rain last week, so we’ve been relegated to a hard parking lot a few miles north of the … Continue reading →

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RVs Up the Coast of California

Posted on July 23, 2010 by Bill Williams

Okay…there should be a lot more coming on this, but I wanted to at least post a few of the pictures.  In late June an early July of this year the Cederstroms and the Williams families headed out to California, … Continue reading →

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Headed to Oshkosh!

Posted on July 22, 2010 by Bill Williams

Many of you know that I am an aviator, a pilot…and I take having fun flying very seriously.   I am also a podcaster and have a couple of shows about aviation that I host and produce.  Part of what … Continue reading →

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Quick Take #8-A Mishmash

Posted on December 18, 2009 by Bill Williams

I’m back with another Quick Take today…this time with a few very short clips of a few different things, including a bit of snow for my kids, a few friends over fish tacos, and some violin.  Enjoy.

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