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
Aviation
Found an Interesting series of articles from the Chicago Tribune on Boeing and the "Battle for the Skies". The latest, BOEING'S BIG TEST: SUCCESS, gives some insight into the challenges facing Boeing, and it’s suppliers, getting the radical 787 technology into production. Battle for the
Automobile
Top Gear is unique. There are many “car shows” but Top Gear alone breaks through to become “entertainment”. The personalities, love them or hate them, and humour make it appeal to an audience far beyond the usual car nutter crowd (viewers reported at over a billion worldwide). Prime TV, a
Auckland
During a cycle ride into town, and along the waterfront, took the chance to have a look at World's fifth-largest private yacht, Le Grand Bleu, which is visiting Auckland. It’s a remarkable boat: 113m/371ft long & powered by twin 2 x 4,570-hp engines.
Autodesk University
To be a non-geek at geek dinner must make for a long evening. Maryam offers some advice to ease the pain. The all geek dinner is fairly rare for me, apart from Autodesk University, but being a geek can earn dinner invitations. My usual response: “Dinner would be great,
AutoCAD MEP
Beau Turner has links to two new CAD blogs. “Systems Blog” is for Autodesk Building Systems products (ABS now, RBS when it arrives) and the other, “How to grow technically and professional for the lazy drafter” :-) Will render for food...: Systems Blog. Will render for food...: Systems Blog
Automobile
Looking for an Italian Supercar? Google Earth Hacks has the Ferrari, Maserati and Lamborghini factory locations for download. * Maranello - Ferrari Factory * Maserati Factory * Lamborghini Factory
Science
I remember a lengthy discussion about this one lunchtime at work. Were we bored or what! BBC NEWS | Magazine | Do you get less wet if you run in the rain?. BBC NEWS | Magazine | Do you get less wet if you run in the rain?
Autodesk University
Seems like the time of year to do a Blog related review of the year so here goes… Best Discovery: ActiveWords, it’s awesome software. If you haven’t tried it, go and get your 60 day free trial right now. I held out for a whole 12 days before
Seems like the time of year to do a Blog related review of the year so here goes… Best Discovery: ActiveWords, it’s awesome software. If you haven’t tried it, go and get your 60 day free trial right now. I held out for a whole 12 days before
CAD and BIM General
Ray Ozzie , Microsoft Chief Technical Officer, writes about the year that’s winding down and what’s ahead in his post Looking back, looking forward . It’s an interesting review and glimpse of what Mic...
Sports
Wild Oats beat Alfa Romeo setting a new record for the Sydney Hobart of 1 day, 18 hours and 10 minutes. Alfa Romeo race report - Alfa Romeo Maxi Yacht. Alfa Romeo race report - Alfa Romeo Maxi Yacht
Business
Behind the scenes at an Amazon distribution centre. Filling Amazon's Tall Orders - businessweek.com See how the world's largest online retailer ensures that gifts get delivered on one of the busiest shopping -- and shipping -- days of the year Via Full Metal Blog
