Google Earth Pro and the end of the world
My Google Earth Pro license expired. This was entirely my fault as Google Earth does warn you to renewal time is approaching but I hadn't used it for a while and forgot. However, because our firewall...
Robin Capper
A Kiwi, but not a flightless bird or brown fuzzy skin green centred fruit. Humanist, Skeptic, Cyclist, Car Enthusiast, Westie Auckland Tāmaki Makaurau, Aotearoa New Zealand | he/him
Revit User Group NZ
Notice of Revit User Group Auckland November Meeting
Details of the next, and last for 2008, Revit User Group - Auckland (RUGAKL) meeting: Wednesday 19th November at Jasmax Offices, Level 4, Upper Queen Street Join us from 5.30pm for Drinks and Ni...
MindManager
MindManager 8 is more than enough*
You'll know MindManager 8 is different before you even launch it. The, formerly blue'ish , MindManager icon has a new, and very red, appearance. That's the first sign of changes to my favourite map...
Religion
The boy, the frog & Jesus
A touching story about a boy, a frog Jesus...
Giugiaro on the future of the automobile
From supercars to superminis, Giugiaro has designed them all. The best designer in the history of the automobile talks about it's future: Giugiaro about the future of cars A series of thoughts b...
Politics
Kiwis, Go & Vote
Can't blog about politics today, until the polls close, other than to say: Go vote! From www.elections.org.nz New Zealanders can vote in any polling place in the country – but voting in...
Cycling
The war on Going Forward - Avanti, not going backwards?
I like Avanti Cycles, I own two! "Avanti" means forward and a bicylcle can't go backwards, so why do they need to be " going forward "? Reported to Graeme Hill , NZ Commander of the Campaign aga...
Autodesk University
10 Tips for Autodesk University photographs
This photo, from AU 2006 , demonstrates one of Tris Hussey's 10 conference photo tips: 5. Try not to use the flash Of the hundreds of photos I've taken at conferences it's usually the off-bea...
Time for a new banner
Auckland from the top of Rangitoto Island (as seen in RobiNZ_Vox_Banner-2008-08-21). It was taken earlier this year, the first time I'd been to the top. Previously had only been on (the shoreline) & around (by boat). It's a bit of a
Cool Software
Why aren't these features standard in all applications, or Windows 7?
Restore document/workspace on re-start - With a tick IE7 will restore open tabs next time you use it. Why can't all other applications offer the same for their files? Close Delete a document - W...
Hello Larry and BIG 106.2, Auckland's newest radio station
I remember how delighted Larry was with this stylish, hotel provided, Hello Rabbit umbrella in Hue, Viet Nam. I imagine he's just as happy now that BIG 106.2 , Auckland's newest radio station is on...
Windows 7 Screenshots
Larry Larson has shared Hi-res screen shots of Windows 7 as seen at PDC. Windows 7 Screenshots | PDCNews | Channel 9 UPDATE 2008-11-01: Brandon's Notes detail the features seen so far....