Web/Tech
Some interesting stuff from computerworld.co.nz Telecom keeping a wary eye on Skype A third of NZ broadband users have Skype, telco says But thats only 40,000! There are still only 120,000 Telecom broadband users in NZ? I wonder what the total for all broadband is? Kiwis
Some of the best coverage I have found on the future of Fiat/Alfa Romeo after the GM settlement is at ITALIASPEED. Fiat reaction and Alfa Romeo/Maserati Future at ITALIASPEED.COM
Which is a little more than the $500 million first mentioned. So what now for Fiat? GM pays Fiat $2 billion - Autoblog - www.autoblog.com
Some outside trades stop work when it rains. Maybe no clouds = No office work? It’s tough concentrating on a computer screen when this is the view from the office!
Auckland
Just got home from seeing David Byrne tonight. It was superb. After great a short set from a local support band (whose name I missed sorry!) he walked on stage and said “It’s 25 years since I was last in New Zealand, some things have changed, I’m really
Sports
I thought this was a wonderful gesture from Francis Joyon. Link to full message on Team Ellen Website …I was hoping to keep the record for a bit longer, but it was not something that I put on a pedestal either. During the press conference following my arrival, I pointed
MindManager
Mind mapping is powerful, combine it with MindManger and its probably overwhelming the first time you see it. Nick Duffill has some great advice on how to introduce people to the concept of Mind Mapping...
MindManager
Is there a term for software that just invades your life? I'm not talking about spam but something useful. Some applications are good, some merely interesting, but occasionally you find something that changes the way you behave. MindManager is one of only a few app's that
World-first digital encyclopedia goes live online: Te Ara: the Encyclopedia of New Zealand Prime Minister and Minister of Arts, Culture and Heritage Helen Clark has launched Te Ara: the Encyclopedia of New Zealand, the first original, official, digital, national encyclopedia in the world. [Via govt.nz News] Te Ara
Web/Tech
I usually avoid cute: But this is too cute, and kind of gross all at the same time. What more can you ask for? [Via Blankbaby]
Sports
Just watched her arrival at Falmouth live on BBC World, a stunning achievement. B&Q skipper, Ellen MacArthur, crossed the finish line off Ushant at 22:29:17 GMT tonight (Monday, 7.2.05) to set a new solo, non-stop round the world record of 71 days, 14
Event Promotions, who run the very successful 100 K Flyer (Rotorua to Taupo), are going to stage a road cycling event from Hamilton to Auckland on 11th September 2005. Cycling News FLASH: New and exciting Hamilton to Auckland Road Cycle event to cater for all! It’s going to be
