Mini Transat qualifier heads to Cardiff
Mini Transat qualifier heads to Cardiff
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
Film
Spider-Man: The Peril of Doc Ock
This is amazing, its Lego but not as you know it... Spite Your Face Productions Ltd. - Spider-Man: The Peril of Doc Ock
50 worst cars ever from Top Gear
Some you'd expect, Pontiac Aztek, but others you wouldn't. A Ferrari and a Porsche in the top (or is it bottom) 50... BBC Top Gear:50 worst cars
Honda copies Fiat Multipla seat layout for new compact minivan
The Multipla was a good idea... UK: Honda copies Fiat Multipla seat layout for new compact minivan : Auto News from just-auto.com
MindManager
Review of MindManager X5 Pro
MindManager has become my favourite planning and organisational software. Prior to having it I used a combination of Email folders, Outlook Tasks and Appointments to document daily & project plans & activity. MindManager is now the tool I use as it can pull together all sorts of documents, web links,
Tour de France 2004 Blogs
Official Journal (French): Tour de France Unofficial Tour de France 2004 blog (English):Tour de France 2004
Books
Local Book for Local People
This is a great companion to the The League of Gentlemen TV series. If you've seen them you'll love the book, if you haven't it wont make much sense!
News from Chris Sayer, France
Chris returned to France a few days before the mini Fastnet, a two handed race from Douarnenez, around the Scilly Isle, Fastnet Rock and back to France. He had been in NZ for two weeks for the launch of the book "Oceans Alone". All that first night was
Max unleashed...
Max Mosley, who retires in October, has some interesting comments on the current state and future of Formula One: The sport, teams, and team owners. Racing-Live.com - F1- Mosley predicts success for Formula One
The Hitchhiker's Guide - New radio series
On Tuesday 21 September 2004 at 6.30pm The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy returns to BBC Radio 4 for a brand new series. The site has audio and video previews online now. BBC - Radio 4 - The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy
Design and Art
NZ Flag - Time for a change?
I think it is. The current flag does not present a distinct identity that represents New Zealand. The Southern Cross could apply to many southern hemisphere countries, the Union Jack is a symbol another country, and the similarity of colour & layout mean many confuse the NZ & Australian Flag.
Film
Isaac Asimov: I Robot
The “I Robot” collection was my introduction to Isaac Asimov. I went on to read many of his fiction and non-fiction works including his massive (1550 page) two-part autobiography “In Memory Yet Green” & “In Joy Still Felt”. That’s a lot of reading but I enjoyed all