CAD and BIM General
Although these programs are not CAD related they highlight the dependence we have on digital and other information recording techniques. It’s worth considering as we rush into an all digital age… You’ve just finished that superb BIM, being cautious you’ve backed it up on a CDR or
Web/Tech
Congratulations to James Kendrick who has been awarded a Microsoft MVP award in the Tablet PC category. “The Microsoft Most Valuable Professional (MVP) Program recognises and thanks outstanding members of technical communities for their community participation and willingness to help others.” His Blog, “jkOnTheRun”, is a leading source of information
Radio
What If rewrites history but unlike most media admits it. Professor Christopher Andrew of Cambridge University asks what if major turning points in history had taken a different turn. By altering a single plausible fact, he re-examines the events of the day. The latest programme asks the question: “What If.
Comedy
It might be final but thats not enough for the Newcastle Tramway Authority. Death plus... - Seth's Blog:
Automobile
Garrison Keillor sings the Honda Diesel “Grr” advert. “Here’s a little song… for anyone who’s ever hated… in the key of Grrr” It won the “Best TV Commercial of the Year” in the British Television Advertising Awards. The visuals are nice but its the tune that gets embedded
Automobile
Cool Volkswagen Touareg Ad ~ RobiNZ CAD Blog
Design and Art
Smith & Foulkes take Volkswagen's Touareg through a hand-drawn obstacle course containing roadbumps, falling rocks and swamps. Very cool. Volkswagen's new Touareg ~ 'boards - Screening Room via adjab.com
Weblogs
Bob Lutz, GM Vice Chairman, has used a Fastlane Blog post, Context is Everything , to reply to media coverage in which he claims comments were taken out of context. What I find interesting is the u...
Automobile
What I find interesting is the use of the blog to directly respond to press reporting. How would this have been done prior to CEO blogging? By replying directly on the Blog, Bob is able to state his case with no third party intervention. This isn’t possible in the traditional media formats. It’s a p
MindManager
In a post on the Mindjet Blog Francois Lavaste suggests that MindManager could be used as your RSS reader. While the RSS capability of MindManager is very useful I don’t think it’s an efficient reader unless you only track a few feeds...
Automobile
The WRC comes to town next week but I wont be able to see it as I’m leaving for the South Island the same day. When I booked this holiday last year the Rally was in later in the year but the change to fit in an extra event
Weblogs
Its a great blog but it was the “Disclaimer” that caught my eye. One benefit of being self-employed. Julia Lerman Blog - Don't Be Iffy... Disclaimer Since I am self-employed, I suppose that the opinions expressed herein do, indeed, express those of my employer.
