RobiNZ Personal Blog

Out of the darkness

I like this SCIAM video on the challenges faced trying to understand dark energy Read more →

Traffic Light Thought - I'm not going to walk 23 kilometres

I'm sitting at the lights, the radio said: "It's walk to work day!" So why is there so much traffic? Stephen Wright said "Everywere is within walking distance if you have enough time... Read more →

The Weta Leta Box

I pass this on a regular cycle ride and it makes me smile because: 1) It's just cool 2) It's only about ten minutes before the end of a one hour hill climb... Read more →

Ferrari Vs McLaren, the dilemma : 2009

This is my update for 2009: I’m a Kiwi = Support McLaren I’m a Fiat fan = Support Ferrari Lewis Hamilton is a legend = Support McLaren But I really like Massa = Support Ferrari In sp... Read more →

Andrew Simms European - Auckland's new home for Fiat, Alfa Romeo and Citroën

Some good news arrived today in the form of a letter from Andrew Simms European. From April 1st, no fool, they are filling the void left by the withdrawal of CCS by adding Fiat, Alfa Romeo and Citroën... Read more →

Fiat CEO in a fighting mood

Isn't this refreshing, Fiat fight back! It's not going to be easy but with leadership like Sergio Marchionne is providing Fiat has a chance. General Motors executive could learn something from the lit... Read more →

The Cars Group on Vox

My blogging mate Jack Yan has invited me to co-host a new, Automobile focused, "Cars" Group on Vox. If you like cars and you're on Vox, or considering joining, and have a browse and join in! Car... Read more →

Can I please have a room on the 13th floor?

Sunday on US health, lack of, care

Watching the report on TVNZ regarding US heathcare, or lack of it, and the impact it's having on the new poor. Given that's a fast rising group it's a worry for the US. I fear it's where National will... Read more →

Why listen to a financial analyst, The Daily Show

It's apparent in spite of all the "science", the "analysis", they are just guessing, wrong Via Life On the Wicked Stage: Act 2: Jon Stewart Sinks CNBC's Ship in a Cathartic Classic Read more →