RobiNZ Personal Blog

2009 Blogging Highlights

I only did one and it’s on the other blog! Read more →

John Dybvig explains New Zealand to David Letterman

FSM Sighting on The IT Crowd

It’s been there all the time but I just noticed the FSM on the wall behind Moss. Cool to see his noodley touch in this classic comedy. It’s currently in never-ending repeat mode on U.K. TV but rewards repeat viewing so I don’t mind! www.channel4.com the-it-crowd Read more →

Saab = Sadly Abused Admirable Brand

GM incompetence has killed Saab. I've never owned a Saab, not even driven one but know this little company has been responsible for so much innovation and unique design it didn’t deserve this end. GM didn’t know what to do with Saab’s technology, brand or culture and Saab didn't deserve GM’s mismanagement. I suspect this quote from Rinaldo Rinolfi, Fiat's engine guru, will resonate with Saab workers: "We were really held up during the years with GM, which were about anything but innovation" My thoughts are with those workers whose dedication and skill are plain to see in the new... Read more →

Another honest, lovely, Christmas song

A lovely, and honest, Christmas song (with a White Wine in the Sun southern hemisphere summer feel) from Tim Minchin. Now my second favourite Christmas song ever… After Fairytales… Via friendlyatheist.com Read more →

Traffic Light Thought - The Coke Bottle Tina

Followed a mint Ford Cortina Mk3 along the motorway. Although once a common sight good ones are quite rare now. The 70's coke bottle waistline shape has aged well. Read more →

Travel Agent promoting crap science

I got great service from the agent who handled my Autodesk University Trip, work appointed, but was disappointed when the travel documents arrived. There was all the usual stuff – ticket, itinerary etc – and even a prefilled departure card but lurking amongst that was… The Homeopathic Jet Lag Remedy leaflet! Here are some, there were lots, of the claims; 94% long distance travellers suffer jet lag and 45% consider it bothersome ~ OK! A survey of flight attendants revealed 96% suffered jet lag, 90% tiredness after arrival, 73% dehydration, 94% lack of energy & motivation, 93% broken sleep after... Read more →