Web/Tech
Jeff Reifman has written an interesting article "Microsoft's Sacred Cash Cow" about Microsoft's past, present, and possible future. I use Microsoft OS (XP pro) & Office software at home & work. Maybe I've been luckly as since moving to Windows XP I&
Television
I usually don't like "TV reality shows" but this one from UKTV Style is great: WPD Live
Aviation
Interesting article from Popular Mechanics about the future of Boeing. Its risky to build any new aircraft due to the huge investment required but how dependent are they on the success of the 7E7? Popular Science | Boeing, Boeing, Gone?
CAD and BIM General
Although they are changing to Airbus for the domestic fleet, Air New Zealand have taken options on Boeing 777 and 7E7 aircraft to replace the current 747/767 long haul fleet. STUFF : BUSINESS : Boeing wins nod over Airbus: Twenty-First-Century Jet: The Making and Marketing of the Boeing 777 A book
AutoCAD
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Adventure South
As an example of how TUMONZ can help with planning or recording cycle tours I have mapped a ride I did on both trips with Adventure South. This is "The Crown Range Road", the highest main road in New Zealand. Its a challenging climb that includes a steep
Ferrari Boss, Luca di Montezemolo, has been appointed Chairman of FIAT. He was responsible for the transformation of Ferrari and I hope can do the same for FIAT. BBC NEWS | Ferrari boss lands top Fiat job
CAD and BIM General
TUMONZ have released an updated map engine (Version 2). This this adds new tools and simpler inteface to the already excellent existing product. I think the biggest improvement is that the core map and user objects can use transparency and textures. Combined with the new "rendering engine" this
Aviation
In what is believed to be a world-first, a helicopter was successfully landed on the aft deck of a privately-owned sailing yacht in Auckland recently. The EC130 seven-seat helicopter landed on the new super sloop Tiara anchored in the Waitemata Harbour in the city. Arriving in style - helicopter lands
“We sponsored Chris’ rig because he is one of the true achievers in New Zealand sailing,” said David Barnaby, Southern Spars’ Designer. “In the 1999 event he was third in a boat he built himself.” “Last year he lost his new boat in the Tasman after hitting a submerged object.
Sports
Congratulations to Sarah Ulmer and Greg Henderson for their victories at the Track Cycling World Championships. New Zealand Sports News - general - Cycling: Double gold for cyclists
Web/Tech
The Guide to Life, The Universe and Everything. BBC - h2g2 - The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy h2g2's inspiration comes from The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy, the best-selling book by Douglas Adams (who was one of the original founders of the site)
