Traffic Waves, physics for bored commuters
Written in 1998, this works, you can fix traffic (around you)
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
Solo
Ellen Macarthur averages 16.8 knots for 10,000 miles!
B&Q has sailed a staggering 10,084 miles through the water at 0710 GMT this morning at the end of day 24 [Ellen has kept ahead of Joyon's record since Day 7] of her solo record attempt, at an average speed of 16.8 knots. This
Customs Charges
I was looking at Customs Charges and although many things are now duty free in NZ (PC's have no duty - yeah) there are still some strange items in the list... Graphic equalisers ~ 7.5% Sarongs ~ 19% Metal detectors ~ 7% Electric hairclippers – for animals ~ Duty Free Electric hairclippers – for
Auckland
David Byrne to perform in Auckland
Cool, one of my favourite musians is coming to New Zealand and performing in Auckland. Link to Ticktetek NZ Website: David Byrne My Backwards Life. David Byrne (ex-Talking Heads) visits NZ with My Backwards Life tour. The founder, songwriter and "voice" of TALKING HEADS. For the first
A Welsh View: Why You Shouldn't Lend Your Car To A Mate
Link: A Welsh View: Why You Shouldn't Lend Your Car To A Mate. Why You Shouldn't Lend Your Car To A Mate
Weblogs
Understanding and Reading a Blog -- John C. Dvorak
Maybe this is stating the obvious but if you are new to Blogs.... Link: Understanding and Reading a Blog -- John C. Dvorak. W ith five million or more bloggers out there and even more readers it is assumed that everyone knows how to read a blog, or how they work.
Cool Hardware
Sony VAIO U Series
I see the "Sony VAIO U Series" is available in the US which means will have English operating system etc Currently its not available in New Zealand but what is odd is that the Sony Style.com (US) website shows a U70 being used with the Auckland Harbour
The wrangling between GM and Fiat
I am glad that I'm not the only one that doesn't understand the current wrangle between FIAT and GM. AutoBlog's Steven Diver doesn't either! I like FIATs and have always owned them but having seen what GM are doing to SAAB, the
Sports
Big Wave Surfing
This is worth a look for the pictures alone. 12 metre (40ft) waves! Link: Surf.Co News Bruce Irons wins the Quiksilver Eddie Aikau Invitational.
CAD and BIM General
BlogCAD interview: Ralph Grabowski
Ralph Grabowski interviews many people but now its his turn to be interviewed! Link: BlogCAD: BlogCAD exclusive interview: Ralph Grabowski.
Auckland Regression
Well done Mayor Hucker, V8's look like going to Wellington (possibly even with a Government subsidy), the Eastern Corridor reduced to a joke, Speedway killed off by ridiculous noise restrictions. Glad I'm not paying rates in Auckland City, I pity those that are. Dick Hubbard'
AutoCAD
Another CAD Blog: TLConsulting
Tracy Lincoln joins the CAD blogging world. Welcome! Link: TLConsulting. TLConsulting Random thoughts and helpful links... Enjoy!