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I'm sorry, Dave, I can't do that
Are Technorati fans of 2001: A Space Odyssey? I think HAL actually says: “I'm sorry Dave, I'm afraid I can't do that.”
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Fiat + Microsoft = Blue&Me?
Fiat and Microsoft launch Blue&Me. A Windows Mobile based in-car communications & entertainment system. Fiat and Microsoft launch Blue&Me System - gizmag Article. Fiat and Microsoft launch Blue&Me System - gizmag Article
You've seen the Commercial, what was the Music?
Christchurch Library must get the question “What is the music in the commercial for….?”. They have an on-line reference of the music used in New Zealand Television Commercials so you can name that tune. Music used in New Zealand Television Commercials - Christchurch City Libraries. Music used in New Zealand
Anatomy of a Disaster
This is not about CAD software but is a useful read for anyone involved in creating, training or using software. Scott Adams (The Dilbert Blog) deletes 500 comments from his blog thinking they were draft copies of the published comments. Often reality and user perception can differ with disastrous results.
Speakin Nu Zild
A guide to Nu Zild slang… Dances with Kiwis: Budgie-smugglers and Jandals. Dances with Kiwis: Budgie-smugglers and Jandals
Beautiful and now topless!
Recently voted the most beautiful car in the world, now there is an Alfa Romeo Brera Spider! Alfa Romeo Brera Spider - official photos - www.Eurocarblog.com. Alfa Romeo Brera Spider - official photos - www.Eurocarblog.com
Fiat comeback from near death
Fiat report an operating profit for the fourth quarter of 2005. It’s a glimmer of hope after a run of red ink. Perhaps not being taken over by GM was a good move. Apart from getting a bundle of GM cash they had the opportunity to look at other
Alfa Romeo NZL-80 on Auckland Anniversary Day & more of "Le Grand Blue"
Thanks to Zelda for sending a cool photo of the super-maxi Alfa Romeo NZL-80 sailing in the Auckland Anniversary Day Regatta (30 January, 2006). She also sent a great shot of the of the mega-yacht Le Grand Bleu which I only managed to photograph from the wharf. After seeing my
What to do - 10 Hours between flights at L.A. International....
I’m soon off to another conference which happens to be at “The Yacht Club” – about 300 metres from the AU Venue in Orlando. Any ideas on how to fill a 10 Hour gap between flights at L.A. International? It will be 12 hours to get there followed by
Auckland Match Racing Cup
Dean Barker (Team NZ Skipper) won the Auckland Match Racing Cup against a world class fleet. It took place on the harbour across from where I work. The lunchtime view from the café was just a bunch of boats sailing up & down as we aren’t close enough to
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Artistic CAD? - Meet Vespa
At Autodesk University there was a lot of talk about “Vespa” but it didn’t refer to cute little Italian scooters (right). What is Vespa? An “application concept” being previewed at AU. This is not a product, or even a beta, and the presentation was subject to a disclaimer* that
Autodesk University
AU Review at "Point of Beginning"
Point of Beginning review the Autodesk University 2005 event. AU at 13: Realizing Ideas - Point of Beginning. AU at 13: Realizing Ideas - Point of Beginning Via CADwire.net