Schumacher was 0.013 seconds behind Barrichello when they crossed the line after the safety car avoiding a penalty. The computer timing said he wasn't for a brief moment as explained below: The FIA explains Indianapolis timing glitch Via Grand Prix Passion
AutoCAD Architecture
I’ve been playing with ADT’s Napkin Sketch feature in an attempt to get more of a “freehand” look for space planning. The intent was to remove the “cast in stone” computer look that space plans have when used out of the box. I think concepts need to look
Web/Tech
Kiwi version of the Microsoft default background. Full resolution (1024 x 768) version at the Microsoft NZ link below. New Zealand Windows XP Bliss Desktop Background
Cool Hardware
If PDA's are under attack from Smart phones will “Handtop PC's” threaten existing Notebooks and Tablets? If you can get away with working on a small format high-resolution screen when mobile why carry a large one around like you do with a Notebook? If you
CAD and BIM General
An industry survey has picked CAD as one of the "10 Electronic Technologies That Changed Construction". I wonder if in 10 years time BIM (or whatever they call it then) will have made it to that list. Its trying to combine & harness many of the technologies that
Interesting New York Times article on the Information Technology used by Formula One Teams and the influence computer power now has in racing & design. Computers Chase the Checkered Flag | N.Y. Times
Sports
No basis for that heading but perhaps if Russell Coutts, the best America's Cup skipper, becomes a free agent we should be offering him a job... STUFF : SPORT - STORY : Coutts in quest for bigger, better regatta as Alinghi divorce nears New Zealand News - NZ - Coutts 'battling to
Background on Burt Rutan and SpaceShipOne from the BBC. BBC NEWS | Science/Nature | Burt Rutan: Aviation pioneer Scaled Composites Website
Cool Software
TypePad makes it to the Cool Software Category simply because it enables me to create this site, easily. I've had no problems and rapid response to a few suggestions or queries I've sent to TypePad support. If you've thought about blogging and found it
Since the late 70's I have read every issue of Car Magazine. I think it's consistently the best Auto magazine in the world with writing, graphic design, and production standards that few others achieve. Its now online with a selection of news, current issue details, past
If you live in Auckland you live with traffic. Transit are trying to help manage the limited road network while they build much needed improvements. They have provided this web site to inform of traffic conditions on the motorways. Its a good effort and from what I've seen
CAD and BIM General
Lachmi Khemlani of AECbytes has written a great article on use of BIM technology to build a massive project. I've go to Melbourne for the Australian Grand Prix so the areas shown in the photos are very familiar. I think I walked past the display apartment without realising
