Update

Posted on April 28, 2007

Time for a status update, I reckon.

So, first things first - work stuff. As some of you know, my business partner that I founded Incrediblinc with has accepted a job with Atlas Venture, a VC firm that have some very interesting stuff going on here in Europe. But it's all good - I'm in the process of starting a new company to take over where Incrediblinc left off. The company will be focused on Rails development and we have some fantastic people involved - I'm really excited. In the meantime however, I am taking on Rails development projects independently. Just drop me a line if you have a project in mind.

The book is getting closer and closer to 'done' - we're in the final stages now. Phew, what an experience. I listened to everyone's warnings and tales of pain, but I ploughed ahead regardless. And I'm glad I did! I'm really pleased with the finished book, but as I'm sure is normal, would be happy continuing to add more and tweaking what's there forever. I guess you have to let go at some time. I believe we're on for a June release - I know it's going to be a tough decision between Practical Social Networking with Rails and The Deathly Hallows, but who loves ya more? Alan or J.K.?

My phlog redevelopment project is coming along, but slower than I would like, simply because of the 'real' work I'm doing. But don't fear fellow-phloggers, it's shaping up to be something much cooler than I originally planned. I hope to get something out for some alpha-testing in the next month or two. Hold on in there. I've not forgotten you, I promise!

On a similar note, the Incrediblinc project cudlz been put on hold for a little while. I will be re-working it to be an open not-only-UK service as soon as I have a small slither of time in my schedule (ha!)

So basically, all is good and there are exciting times ahead!

An Ocelot!

Posted on April 25, 2007

I'm so psyched about the Northern Lights movies. You can now take a 'find your daemon' quiz at the Golden Compass site. Fun!

Anyway, my daemon is apparently an Ocelot called Euthalias. Say hello :)

The Darkline Sessions

Posted on April 11, 2007

For those that don't know, my brother, Colin, runs a recording studio up North, close to Liverpool and Manchester. There's some fantastic independent musicians come to the studio and so we decided to start a video podcast to showcase some of them.

So here is our first episode featuring Ian Thompson, a singer-songwriter from Merseyside. I do a pretty awful job of introducing and interviewing (I'm gonna work on that) and Colin did a fantastic job of editing.

For more information about the studio, go to http://darkline.co.uk and for the video podcast feeds, head over to http://darkline.co.uk/sessions. Enjoy! Please leave feedback!

Formats available to download:

MPEG4 Video (High Res)
MPEG4 Video (iPod)
MP3 Audio Only