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The price of ink...
Makes petrol look cheap... HP builds inkjet R&D centre in Ireland | The Register
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AutoCAD
MindManager For AEC ~ Combining CAD DWF's and Mind Mapping
I’m always dealing with both CAD files and related projects. Combining Project Information and CAD data for review and presentation was a challenge but it’s just become a whole lot easier. A combination of MindManager and Design Web Format (DWF) allows my Project Plans and CAD data to
FIAT Maximums
The story of a British man proving his Punto couldn't do 115 mph (185 km/h) amused me. My own mighty Uno broke a new record this week, no not 185 km/h: For the first time ever, it was over $40 to fill the petrol tank 😦 It
Minardi get a helping hand
Its good to see Minardi will be getting some more horsepower next year. They are usually at the back but at least they are there! Minardi and Cosworth confirm for 2005 - Racing-Live.com The team will use the powerful TJ engine...
Web/Tech
Longhorn Shakeup Explained
This article, by Robert McLaws, is an interesting background to the recent changes announced for Microsoft Longhorn (Windows Future) and the XP Service Pack currently being deployed. Longhorn Shakeup - Part One: The Social Perspective
The Infinite Cat Project
I liked this. As currently baby-sitting two Birmans (making 4 in the house) I feel like I'm stuck in The Infinite Cat Project. Click on the link below to start at "Slide 1 - Frankie" then click Next Cat... The Infinite Cat Project
2005 BMW 3 Series Preview
A slip up or intentional viral marketing? Either way, details of the next BMW 3 Series have been released on the web. This includes the brochure and full option spec's. If you are thinking about a new "3" have a look at AutoWeek. Web leak crashes
The Business that is Formula 1
Who owns and runs Formula One? It's a simple question, with a complicated answer. This article from The Economist gives a background to the off-track race to control Formula One. Chicanery in Formula One? Economist.com | Motor racing
Design and Art
butterpaper
butterpaper is a resource for architectural news, links, and articles relating to Australia and New Zealand. Well worth more than a look, add to your favourites. butter paper Australasia butter paper - greaseproof architecture resources Australian and New Zealand architecture and design resources
Top Gear features
Top Gear retrospective.... BBC Top Gear online features index
Nice to unwrap...
Ferrari unwraps the new F430. The next generation Ferrari combines some old features (those rear guard air intakes look very 250LM), an evolution of the current design (front end) and add new "Enzo" inspired taillights. The interior has F1 like controls on the wheel for setup and gear
Music
Surreal commuting
On the way home tonight a normal commute became quite a surreal journey. I left work fairly late and it was a cold clear evening; the sort that makes even a city sparkle at night. So what made it surreal? This morning in the driveway I met the courier delivering