Autodesk University
The AutoCAD User Group International (AUGI) AGM was held in the huge main presentation room at the Dolphin. It was well attended (more than 1500) and there were some important announcements for all members and, maybe, your local user group. 2006 brings a new look AUGI. A new logo was
BlogJet
While I was away at AU Dmitry released an upgrade to BlogJet. It’s the off-line Blog editor I’ve been using to author every post seen here, and the other blog, since I purchased it back in January 2005. I’ve been using the new BlogJet “Lime” v1.
CAD and BIM General
All Points Blog notice an interesting recent acquisition by Microsoft; Microsoft Acquires GeoTango - All Points Blog. In a very quiet note on its website, GeoTango noted on December 23 that the Canadian visualisation company was acquired by Microsoft. GeoTango is known for its 3D visualisation and content development tools... Microsoft
Autodesk Labs
As mentioned previously I took the chance to correct an omission from my last trip to San Francisco and called in to see the Mindjet (MindManager) team. As we approached San Francisco (from Orlando) I was listening to the Pilot Communication Channel on the aircraft. I was surprised United let
Automobile
GrandPrix.com see the link between Intel’s increased profile as a Formula One sponsor and their new “Intel Leap Ahead” corporate image. Suspect this is also prompted by the profile AMD have from their Ferrari sponsorship and FIA partnership. GrandPrix.com > News > Why Intel is in F1
Cycling
Peter Faris lives in Melbourne, a great city for cycling. He has just purchased a Recumbent Human Powered Vehicle which is why he’s just created the: Bent Bike Blog - Peter Faris’ Recumbent Tricycle Blog. Bent Bike Blog - Peter Faris’ Recumbent Tricycle Blog
Business
They say you should follow your dream, but go in with eyes wide open. A cautionary tale… Bitter Brew - I opened a charming neighbourhood coffee shop. Then it destroyed my life. By Michael Idov. Bitter Brew - I opened a charming neighbourhood coffee shop. Then it destroyed my life. By Michael
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
