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Put.io Native Windows Phone 8 (WP8) app on the way

 30th, December 2012
I have decided to begin working on my first actually releasable product for the Windows Phone market place. I have decided to try and build a new app from scratch (ignoring the horrible things I did for PutWP7) and work on proper MVVM, REST and TDD practices. It’s not often you can start working on a product from the ground up, usually you are working on old or other people’s work, and that is why I am doing things right this time round. 

The application is currently barebones, using the Put.io API 2.0 (rest) and is super quick and simple. I intend for this application to support full background/multi-tasking (including music and background downloads). This application will be free to try, however it will be extremely limited until fully purchased (price will be decided at a later point).

I currently have the file structure and transfers working, however they are no way finished or finalised, but demonstrate a work in progress.

If you wish to see more, please continue HERE to see a gallery of images.
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Sql Parameter Dependency Detector Released

 19th, October 2012
It has been a productive week for me as I release my 3rd open source project on Git.

Working on a large/legacy database? Found a large stored procedure that is used many times and want to learn more about it?

This tool does just that, it will detect all usages of a given stored procedure and list how all the parameters are being used. This application is quick, easy to use and has a tiny footprint.

Features:
- Find all usages of a stored procedure and its parameters
- Display progress
- View results in a large grid
- Copy results to Excel for further analysis
- Free

Downloads:
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Merge Reminder Tool release

 12th, October 2012
I have finally uploaded my "Merge Reminder" tool to Git. 

Do you or your team merge between many Team Foundation (TFS) branches? Do you forget to merge between some branches? Well this tool is designed to keep an eye on your un-merged changes and will give you a helpful reminder.I have released this open source, so feel free to take it and do what you want with it.

Features:
- Get reminded about un-merged changes
- Monitor as many branches as you like
- Run in the background
- Uses a tiny footprint
- Free

Downloads:
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Why I wish I never bought my HP Touchpad

 17th, June 2012
I wish I had never purchased my HP Touchpad - however not for the reasons you may think. Before experiencing WebOS (the Touchpad operating system), my head was filled with mediocre mobile OS's that performed tasks well enough, iterate like clockwork, and in general completed tasks in a way most people can use. I was very happy with my Windows Phone 7, I thought IOS was minimal but efficient, and that Android was a slow, bulky but destructive tank. 

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American Reunion - what an awesome film

 6th, May 2012
Wow, I haven't laughed that much at/with a film in a long time. American Reunion is perfect as a come-back from such a strong line-up of films (well, before they did those crappy university ones). The odd thing with these films is, even though they are mental and idiotic, they are kind-of relatable. Everyone knew a Jim, a Stiffler and a….one of the others. 

The film only had a couple of low points, and by that I mean I wasn't laughing my head off. As usual, the film is based around girls, alcohol and sex - if you don't like that stuff (or are easily offended by that kind of behaviour) then please don't watch this film. I was surprised to see so much skin in this film, especially when you consider these guys are in their 30's - however I suppose it was meant to build a balance between guys/men and something you want to look at… ?

Without shouting about spoilers, this film is so funny that if you even partially enjoyed the originals, you will LOVE this film - and don't walk out the cinema as soon as the credits role like I (and the rest of my cinema did) as there is an amazing scene with Jim's dad.

Go watch it now.

Tomorrow I am FINALLY going to watch the Avengers (this will be my 3rd attempt) - I can't tell you how excited I am, I have re-watched all the prequels and I am ready to go.

PEACE
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