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Hot Rod
What kid from the 80′s didn’t lust after the Porsche 911? For the past week I got to live out my 16 year old fantasy of tearing up the streets in a tricked out 939 Targa, thanks to a kind and generous...
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XERO FUN
Since July 2006 I’ve been working on Xero, an online accounting system. I can hear your internal dialog now, “A business accounting system? Gee, that sounds real fun.†Believe it or not, it...
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XERO SPECS. The key to rapid design and development.
When I first started working on Xero, I used sticky notes to help me get a sense of what it would take for us to build an online accounting system. After working on those sticky notes for about two...
View ArticleA typical Wellington (food) experience
This is great, accurate description of a typical day in Wellington. Although, I’m not a big fan of Malaysian. Instead, I highly recommend Siem Reap. Other personal favorites (I’m too lazy to link all...
View ArticleI chat, therefore I am
A conversation between two chat bots. I’m not sure if I feel more thrilled or spooked. At the end of the day, it’s programmed by people. But still. It reminds me of Pedro, a super fun little Ai app...
View ArticleWebstock Mini – June 19
There’s another Webstock Mini coming up on June 19th (my birthday!). The line up looks as great as always: a RoR workshop by the legendary Koz, a tour of Second Life, the low down on Firefox 3,...
View ArticleSuper Phun
Watch this video of the physics game software Phun (then go download Phun and have a blast playing with it!!). Also, check out this video showing Crayon Physics. And Crayon Physics for the iPhone. You...
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Lego Pinball
As a present for the kids for Xmas I came up with this idea to create a pinball machine. I wanted them to be able to design their own ramps, tunnels and traps and the boys LOVE their Lego. I’m no...
View ArticleI predict 2009…
Theoretically, I hold the title for ‘Visionary of the year 2008′. How well did I do? Can I hold my title? Will Kiwis re-elect a tall poppy? Come along to this year’s Unlimited Potential ‘Blogger’s...
View ArticleDesigning a game changer
I’ve always drawn inspiration from game design – it’s an obvious way to make interactive experiences that people enjoy. For the inaugural Wellington Web Meetup I did a presentation on how game...
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