Web/Tech
MCSE feline?
I usually avoid cute: But this is too cute, and kind of gross all at the same time. What more can you ask for? [Via Blankbaby]
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
Sports
Ellen does it - A new solo, non-stop round the world sailing record
Just watched her arrival at Falmouth live on BBC World, a stunning achievement. B&Q skipper, Ellen MacArthur, crossed the finish line off Ushant at 22:29:17 GMT tonight (Monday, 7.2.05) to set a new solo, non-stop round the world record of 71 days, 14
NEW Hamilton to Auckland Road Cycling event
Event Promotions, who run the very successful 100 K Flyer (Rotorua to Taupo), are going to stage a road cycling event from Hamilton to Auckland on 11th September 2005. Cycling News FLASH: New and exciting Hamilton to Auckland Road Cycle event to cater for all! It’s going to be
CAD and BIM General
New CAD Blog aims to teach IntelliCAD
This arrived in the in-box, I’ve never been on a “press” mailing list before. I haven't used IntelliCAD but if you want to start this should help. -----Original Message----- From: ProgeSOFT To: Press Subject: New CAD Blog launched: "Learning IntelliCAD" powered by ProgeSOFT
Web/Tech
1 terabyte on Holographic disc?
Could 1 terrabyte on Holographic disc make the Blu-ray vs HD-DVD debate irrelevant? Six firms form the HVD Alliance around 1TB disc - Engadget - www.engadget.com While Sony and Toshiba (among others) are squabbling over Blu-ray and HD-DVD, CMC Fuji Photo, CMC Magnetics, and three other
MindManager
MindManager Checklists
One thing I’ve found MindManager really useful for is checklists when doing tasks that involve many steps or files. Today I had to export data from 80 CAD files to Mdb Database. I needed to add some new properties and check each file was working so could not automate
AutoCAD
CAD tutorial blog ~ ObjectARX® for Dummies
It’s really great when people are prepared to share knowledge and here is a great example. The ObjectARX® for Dummies Blog was created by Fernando Malard to share his knowledge on the world of ObjectARX. I know nothing about it so will be reading every post - Thanks Fernando! ObjectARX®
AutoCAD
The AutoCAD Nozzle: 20 Years later
Shaan has posted a dramatic example of twenty years progress in CAD technology. The AutoCAD “Nozzle” is a famous sample dwg that pushed AutoCAD to its limits. Now 20 years later the Nozzle has been...
Science of Cycling
Just what it says, Science of Cycling from The Exploratorium. Online since 1993, the Exploratorium was one of the first science museums to build a site on the World Wide Web. Our site now contains over 15,000 Web pages exploring hundreds of different topics.
Ouch: Ferrari Enzo fender bender costs...
If you see a Ferrari Enzo on the road make sure you don’t hit it! Ferrari Enzo fender bender costs $120,000 - Autoblog - www.autoblog.com In an interesting article on State Farm’s secret research lab we learn that carbon fibre cars are very expensive to fix…
Science
Birdbrain Is Not Stupid Argue Scientists
And I thought the wild ducks trying to get through the cat door were dumb... Technology: Tech News: Birdbrain Is Not Stupid Argue Scientists
Television
Archibald McIndoe's "Guinea Pig Club"
Just watched a fascinating documentary on the work of plastic surgeon Archibald McIndoe. He pioneered burns treatment and surgical reconstruction techniques on the badly injured air crew that formed his “Guinea Pig Club”. While the physical reconstruction was important he also realised that psychological treatment was also vital to recovery