Web/Tech
NZ is home to 'largest on-demand supercomputer'?
Weta Digital have lots of busy GHz! Computerworld - NZ is home to 'largest on-demand supercomputer' “The Weta Digital array, now over 1,000 blade processors strong, each clocking 2.8GHz”
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Comedy
Shaan is on holiday...
Between the Lines: Vacation The Tui Yeah right series (new one every time you refresh the page)
CAD and BIM General
CAD Podcasts on the "Realize Your Ideas Tour Blog"
Autodesk have a Blog devoted to the “Realise Your Ideas” tour currently happening all over the US/Canada. In addition to the posts there are also Podcast (audio posts). They are only short (3 or 4mb) but give an idea of the “buzz” of the tour. Are these the first
MindManager
jk MindManager
James Kendrick on using MindManager with a Tablet PC. jkOnTheRun: MindManager for making show notes
Automobile
Citroen Robot Spot Gets Spoofed
The Citroen C4 Robot advert thats currently being shown in NZ has been spoofed. Alex Mallison of X-bam illustration has created a wonderful production featuring the classic Citroen 2CV. Adrants » Citroen Robot Spot Gets Spoofed
Automobile
I'd give up Kia for Ferrari and Maserati!
Ferrari and Maserati get a new distributor, Ateco, but they will no longer distribute Kia. Not a bad trade I reckon. Ferrari and Maserati distributor rights to change hands : Auto News
Weblogs
c h a n d r a s u t r a: The Blogger's blogger interviews
c h a n d r a s u t r a has a series of interviews with notable Bloggers all answering the same questions: 1. Why do you blog? 2. Where do you find your inspiration? 3. What blogs do you read why do you like those blogs? 4.
Automobile
The Gumball Blog
The Gumball Blog is about this years Gumball 3000 Rally from London to Monaco - 3000 miles. Via www.autoblog.com
Graphics
BBC To Use NZ Weather Software
The BBC have adopted a computer graphic system developed in NZ for their weather reports. News Item: Xtra: Business News: BBC To Use NZ Weather Software Blog Item with details on technology & history: Living in Paradise: Weatherscape XT and the BBC Press Release (video samples): Metra - BBC launches
New Zealand
Telecom NZ’s 027 service hit by ‘Hilton hack’
Voice mail “auto PIN Entry” convenience feature leaves the cell phone message service vulnerable: Computerworld - Computerworld investigation: Telecom’s 027 service hit by ‘Hilton hack’ Telecom’s 027 voice mail system is vulnerable to the same hack that led to the theft of Paris Hilton’s mobile phone book
MindManager
Spider charts for the space age
RAF MindManager’ing missions! Spider charts for the space age - Personal Tech - Times Online A mind mapping program said to help people think more efficiently has a growing band of converts, not least at RAF Strike Command
Automobile
GM: The Game Plan...A Really Edited Version
Bob Lutz on "What is GM's strategy for fixing its issues?" * Hot new product * Improved quality * Smarter marketing * Smarter pricing * Smarter selling So its build better cars, tell people we have, sell ‘em one and make some money. GM FastLane Blog: The Game Plan...An Edited