Author Archives: Leeky

pre.Construct

Posted on September 7, 2006 by Leeky

We’ll I arrived in Brighton at just after 2pm today for dConstruct. The weather is gorgeous, especially considering that we’re now in September. Due to my terrible organisational skills, I was unable to book into one of the hotels near … Continue reading →

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Off to Brighton!

Posted on September 6, 2006 by Leeky

Well, tomorrow I’m off to Brighton for dConstruct 2006, which is a day-long web conference on APIs amongst other things. I’m particularly looking forward to the pre and post conference parties. It’s always good to meet new people, particularly if … Continue reading →

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dConstruct – getting closer.

Posted on August 15, 2006 by Leeky

Well, I finally remembered to book my hotel room for dConstruct in Brighton. After a slight panic due to me waiting until a nearby, inexpensive hotel was full before booking, I found an absolute bargain just 2.5 miles from the … Continue reading →

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Heatwave

Posted on July 22, 2006 by Leeky

Well, it’s been too long since I last posted on here! Partially I’ve been getting out there and enjoying myself, and the rest of the time i’ve been overheated and trying to keep cool. It’s the second of third (I … Continue reading →

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i h8 txt spk. do u?

Posted on June 30, 2006 by Leeky

It’s not hard to notice that websites and messageboards are slowly filling with people who feel obliged to write their messages in ‘txt spk’, as if they were writing a text message in shorthand. I mean, I can understand people … Continue reading →

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Remote Uncontrol

Posted on June 25, 2006 by Leeky

Like many geeks, my house is full of numerous pieces of technology. In my living room in particular they concregate under my television, waiting to be used. That is, if I could find their corresponding remote control. Gah, how I … Continue reading →

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Robert on Rails

Posted on June 23, 2006 by Leeky

Today I started learning “Ruby on Rails”, the framework that was originally built by the people at 37signals, who wrote some of the web applications that were soon adopted under the umbrella known as “Web 2.0″. I hope it lives … Continue reading →

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Strange MacBook Disclaimer

Posted on June 21, 2006 by Leeky

Well, I’ve had my MacBook for just over a week now, and tonight thought it was about time that I would have a quick browse through the PDF user guide. After scanning through many of the pages, I reached an … Continue reading →

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Post PuntCon Report

Posted on June 20, 2006 by Leeky

I write this a whole day after Puntcon, which was a rather wonderful day full of picnicking, punting and conversation in Cambridge. I somehow reached the advertised meeting place in good time, just before midday on Sunday. I paced about … Continue reading →

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PuntCon

Posted on June 17, 2006 by Leeky

Tomorrow afternoon, I’m off to Cambridge to the The Fifth Great Geek Punt Picnic (aka Puntcon III). I have no idea what to expect, but it sounded like fun and a great way to meet some new geek-types! I heard … Continue reading →

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