The Warehouse Group Ltd
I don't write much about work here, other than CAD related stuff, but there has been a significant development this week that must be mentioned. Glen Inger – Group Property and Store Development Executive Director and Chief Executive of The Warehouse New Zealand – has resigned. His background, contribution to
The new Alfa Romeo 159 is nice evolution of the stunning looking 156 but I think there is one huge regression. The distinctive “hidden” rear door handles that gave the 156 its unique coupe/sedan profile are history. It’s a mistake. Alfa Romeo 159 debuts at Geneva: [Via Autoblog]
Music
c h a n d r a s u t r a has superb reviews of Pat Metheny Group’s "The Way Up Tour - Toronto"” and the CD. While you are there, or if not a PMG fan, check out the other content and photo albums. It’
Weblogs
Neville of NevOn has some interesting comments from GM on the success of the GM Fastlane Blog. I think its a great way for a corporate to break through the barriers of Press and PR and talk directly to the people that matter most – customers and partners. I learn more
Wow, Citroën styling is back on form!
AutoCAD Architecture
Further to the 0kb Dst sheet set corruption this hotfix has worked for me – so far! Autodesk - Autodesk Architectural Desktop 2005 - Hotfix - Sheet Set Template (.dst) Corruption Hotfix - Sheet Set Template (.dst) Corruption Published date: 2005-02-18 ID: TS5273141 Applies to: Autodesk® Architectural Desktop 2005 Autodesk® Building
Web/Tech
I have just upgraded my account to full speed JetStream Swift (2Mbps ADSL) from JetStream Explorer (256Kbps ADSL) – Whahoo! JetStream/Jetstart Speed Test Meter Zero 0kB 160kb 20kB 400kb 50kB 800kb 100kB 1.2Mb 150kB 1.6Mb 200kB 2.2Mb 280kB Extreme! 350kB
Forbes have a slide show of the most expensive cars of 2005 but it doesn't include the best Forbes.com: The Most Expensive Cars 2005
Music
The first time I heard “The Way Up” from Pat Metheny Group my reaction was not “I love it”. Its a 68 minute single piece which starts with a manic feel (Jazz meets MTV?) then goes off on tangents and through many variations of mood. It’s been in the
Currently www.nzflag.com are campaigning to change the NZ flag as many feel the time is right to gain our own identity. I’ve written previously on how I agree that its time to change the current colonial relic . The focus of the nzflag campaign is to get petition
I can only agree with Tony Goodson Spike begat Eddie: You know, it's great to find out that one hero of mine has been influenced by another hero of mine. The Goon Show and Me by Eddie Izzard .
AutoCAD Architecture
This is an example of my MindManager Architectural Desktop (ADT) Project icons in use to document naming, assignment and the relationship between project objects. Compare this: “A Construct Category (folder) Retail contains a Construct Retail Layout(L1) assigned to Level L1 & Division Retail. Another Construct Retail Layout(L2) is
