An Irishman Down Under

Marker Metro

Mon, 02 Jan 2012 21:59:32 +1300

I also launched a new company late in 2011, focused solely on Metro apps for Windows, website coming soon, but you can follow on twitter in the meantime.

Hooray, today i got awarded Microsoft MVP (Most Valued...

Mon, 02 Jan 2012 21:58:14 +1300

Hooray, today i got awarded Microsoft MVP (Most Valued Professional) for Windows Phone Development, a great start to the year!

#wp7 #silverlight FTW! alphajax nominated for best mobile app...

Fri, 17 Dec 2010 16:18:23 +1300

#wp7 #silverlight FTW!

alphajax nominated for best mobile app in the New Zealand #onyas (basically the New Zealand equivalent of the webbies). http://www.onyas.org.nz/finalists/

UGH!

dashperiod: ‘Fuck off Harrods’ done by a disgruntled...

Fri, 17 Dec 2010 13:37:24 +1300

dashperiod:

‘Fuck off Harrods’ done by a disgruntled employee, fired by Harrods from his job as the toy department’s Father Christmas, took revenge last night in spectacular style.

Gaining access to a maintenance control room, Lloyd Hudson, 35, from Ilford, Essex, was able to locate the chart and corresponding switches for Harrods’ 10,000 external lights.

Barracading himself in, Hudson disabled the correct lights until he could spell out his feelings to Harrods bosses and Christmas shoppers alike. He was removed by security guards after an hour-long stand-off, then handed over to police.

“He had drunk the best part of two bottles of whisky,” said a spokesperson for the iconic London store, “and it’s that kind of behaviour that got him the sack in the first place.” Hudson has since been released on police bail.

Knightsbridge visitors were stunned.

“Honestly, I am disgusted, ” said Irene Rider, 59, from Gary, Indiana. “I was with my grandchildren. We had just gotten off the bus. I said ‘look everybody’ and pointed up to the lights – but you know what the lights said? They said f**k off. And that is not an appropriate message for a child. At least not at Christmas time.”

Dawkins reads out his hate mail by candlelight, genius

Fri, 19 Nov 2010 11:24:54 +1300

Dawkins reads out his hate mail by candlelight, genius

i'm surprised this didn't make the internet implode

Thu, 28 Oct 2010 19:26:48 +1300

i'm surprised this didn't make the internet implode

It's not your computer is it? It's Wernham Hogg's

Wed, 27 Oct 2010 13:27:59 +1300

“What you doing with my computer?”
“It’s not your computer is it? It’s Wernham Hogg’s.”
“Right. What you doing with Wernham Hogg’s computer?”
“You don’t need to know.”
“No I don’t need to know but could you tell me anyway?”
“I’m installing a firewall.”
“OK what’s that?”
“It protects your computer against script kiddies, data collectors, viruses, worms and trojan horses and it limits you’re outbound internet communications. Any more questions?”
“Yes. How long will it take?”
“Why? Do you want to do it yourself?”
“No, I can’t do it myself. How long will it take you out of interest?”
“It will take as long as it takes.”
“Right, er, how long did it take last time when-”
“It’s done.”
“Right thank you.”
“Now I’m gonna switch it off, when it comes back on it’ll ask you to hit yes, no or cancel. Hit cancel. Do not hit yes or no.”
“Right.”
“Did you hear what I said?”
“Yep.”
“What did I say?”
“Hit cancel.”
“Good.”
“Thanks.”

The Office - Series 2

Windows Phone 7 Definitive Spec Comparison Chart

Tue, 26 Oct 2010 23:38:00 +1300

Windows Phone 7 Definitive Spec Comparison Chart

are you aware of the music known as Jazz?

Wed, 20 Oct 2010 15:17:08 +1300

Howard: Are you aware of the music known as jazz? Are you aware of jazz music, the movement of jazz?
Vince: Why do you keep goin' on about jazz for?
Howard: Because it's the most important art form in the 20th century.
Vince: No one listens to jazz. Science teachers and the mentally ill, that's all jazz is for.
Howard: You better take that back, you electro ponce.
Vince: Or what?
Howard: You better just take it back, that's all.
Vince: I won't be taking that back, I'll be leaving it out there for all to see.
Howard: Drink it back up.
Vince:No. I hate jazz.
Howard: You hate jazz? You fear jazz. Huh?
Vince: Shut your mouth.
Howard: Ahhhh... you fear jazz, don't you?
Vince: No I don't.
Howard: You fear the lack of rules, the lack of boundaries. Oh its a fence, no its soft, ahh... What's happening? The shapes, the chaos! Huh? It has to be simple nursery rhymes for you, doesn't it? [to the tune of a nursery rhyme] Dee di dee di dee dee di. When the melody gets abstract, you mess your trousers and run to your mummy. [Howard starts scat singing].

From the Mighty Boosh - Series 3

Who is Actually Using IE6?

Wed, 06 Oct 2010 10:35:37 +1300

darren131:

As a follow-up to my previous post I’d like to compile a list of who (corporations) are still having to use IE6 and why?

NOTE: I’m not creating a wall of shame, I just want to know who uses IE6 and why. I’m interested in why people, companies and governments continue to use the browser, and which products and systems require it’s continued usage. Who is the 5%?

Tommy has the natural tv skills of his father it seems

Sun, 12 Sep 2010 11:58:39 +1200

Tommy has the natural tv skills of his father it seems

last of the 3 tech ed vids, talking about Kentico CMS this time....

Wed, 08 Sep 2010 23:40:51 +1200

last of the 3 tech ed vids, talking about Kentico CMS this time. My bit in this one starts at 12 mins. Near death experience on the first demo, thanks to kind person in audience who reminded me i had workflow switched on!

interview i gave to tech ed online about Marker Studio, Windows...

Wed, 08 Sep 2010 23:39:00 +1200

interview i gave to tech ed online about Marker Studio, Windows Phone 7 development and www.AlphaJax.com

my tech ed new zealand 2010 presentation on AlphaJax...

Tue, 07 Sep 2010 20:54:03 +1200

my tech ed new zealand 2010 presentation on AlphaJax (www.alphajax.com), the WP7 launch word game i’m making.

Photo

Mon, 23 Aug 2010 20:29:06 +1200

Dontcom: HTML5 Detail

Mon, 23 Aug 2010 20:28:31 +1200

Dontcom: HTML5 Detail:

The details and the summary elements are new. And they’re awesome. I’m jotting this down so I can remember (and also you can help me with the jQuery, cos it’s buggy.) I’ve written a bit of HTML/CSS and jQuery which allows for show/hide behaviour the the above mentioned elements. The details…

My speech at daughter's naming ceremony

Sat, 24 Jul 2010 16:00:09 +1200

First of all, a toast. I would like to thank my wonderful wife annabel for organizing and creating our day here together. Whilst I provided much moral supprt and general encouragement, she has done most of the work, so she should get most of the credit. To annabel.

So, Thank you, everyone, for coming here today to celebrate Lias birthday. We realized last night that there are more people here today than were at our wedding which is brilliant! We’ve been in new Zealand over 6 years now and now feel truly at home in this wonderful country.

Aside from a brilliant wife, a very supportive family and wonderful friends, we are so grateful to have received Thomas and now Lia into our lives.

Having children is challenging, yet rewarding. It is tiring but uplifting and its perplexing yet enlightening. I cannot easily express the complete sense of adoration and love I feel when Lia smiles at me. The screaming part we’ll leave out right now, but to be honest there really are are far more smiles than tears.

Anyway, I thought I’d read a little something I found which resonated with me and hopefully you haven’t heard before, at least not too many times.

When others say “It’s hopeless and it really can’t be done.” When they tell you “It’s all over. It’s a race that can’t be won.” And they promise “You could spend your life just lying in the sun.” Follow your dreams girl. Follow your dreams! When the people you admire, but who wouldn’t understand, Tell you “Other roads are safer. Your dreams are much too grand.” Or the doubters and the tempters try to take you by the hand. Follow your dreams girl. Follow your dreams! You should listen to the counsel of the people that you trust But don’t be turned aside just because they might get fussed You live the life that in your heart you know you really must. Follow your dreams girl. Follow your dreams! There is nothing you can’t conquer if you believe you can. No mountains you can’t straddle, no oceans you can’t span. Just conjure up a vision and set yourself a plan. Follow your dreams girl. Follow your dreams!

To lia!

the most beatiful girl in the world

Fri, 23 Jul 2010 15:39:58 +1200

the most beatiful girl in the world

AND ABOUT THAT NEW GOOGLE IMAGE SEARCH, EH?

Thu, 22 Jul 2010 17:58:53 +1200

ah, the interwebs….
I FRICKIN HATE THE NEW IMAGE SEARCH IT LOOKS LIKE SHIT AND YOU IDIOTS CAN NEVER DO ANYTHING RIGHT ANYMORE!!! IF IT’S NOT BROKE DON’T FIX IT!!!!!!! YOU F-TARDS ARE ALWAYS SCREWING EVERYTHING UP AND TRYING TO COPY BING NOW!!!! I CAN’T STAND THAT IMAGE SEARCH I HAVE TO SCROLL DOWN THROUGH PAGES THAT’S STUPID

PLUS IT TAKES FOREVER FOR THE IMAGES TO LOAD AND THEY LOAD AT RANDOM AND i CAN’T EVEN SCROLL DOWN UNTIL ALL THE FIRST SET OF IMAGES ARE LOADED!!!!!!!!! HIRE SOME HUMANS WHO KNOW WHAT THEY’RE DOING AND WILL ACTUALLY LISTEN TO THE USERS NOT A BUNCH OF DRUNK MONKEYS THAT DON’T KNOW ANYTHING!!!!!!!!

GOOGLE YOU ARE PISSING OFF ME AND EVERYONE ELSE THAT USES YOUR NOW SHITTY SERVICE!!!!! I’D SWITCH TO BING BUT THEY’RE BASICALLY THE SAME!!! BING IS RUINING GOOGLE NOW!!!!! http://www.google.com/support/forum/p/Web+Search/thread?tid=5bb250f62111ca89&hl=en

some pics of me talking on Windows Phone 7 at the .Net North...

Wed, 14 Jul 2010 12:49:50 +1200

some pics of me talking on Windows Phone 7 at the .Net North Shore User Group last week. I really need to get a haircut.