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CAD @ CPIT

Welcome to another NZ CAD Blog from the Christchurch Polytechnic Institute of Technology School of EngineeringCAD @ CPIT A place for CPIT staff and students (and others!) to discuss any aspects relating to Computer Aided Design (CAD). Source:Between the Lines Read more →

New About Me Photo

I've got a bit more honest with the "About Photo" on the top left of this site. The old one was a bit old (5 years) & didn't really look like me anymore. The one there now fits better as have a dark shirt on to match the sites new look & was taken in March 2004, on the Trans Scenic Train, so is a bit more recent. Pity it doesnt look any better but the camera doesn't lie... Read more →

Jake's Rides: London to Brighton Bike Ride 2004

Great story and photo's from Jake's Blog about conquering the London - Brighton Ride on a "quad-cycle built for five"... Jake's Rides: London to Brighton Bike Ride 2004 London to Brighton Bike Ride 2004 When James Jennett asked if I'd be interested in joining the five-man Powergen team in the London to Brighton ride it seemed like miles away, so I said yes. As with everything else, the big day soon came about... Read more →

FerrariWorld

FerrariWorld (the official site) has a had a major restyle. Well worth a look as there is loads of new content. Subscription to "You&Ferrari" allows access to even more ~ News in real time, photos, videos, interviews, exclusive official downloads and a forum featuring the main players. ferrariWorld Read more →

Schumacher ~ The Ultimate Driving Machine....

Link to a Slate Article "How Michael Schumacher and Ferrari dominate Formula 1 Racing" by Nick Schulz (via his blog). Transition Game: Pimpin' My Own Ride Nick Schulz is editor of TechCentralStation.com and Transition Game, a blog focusing on the intersection of sports and technology. Read more →

NZ GPS Maps

Brent's New Zealand Street Maps for Garmin GPS are now available via his new site. I use them with my Garmin Legend and Mapsource software but they also come with a DOS loader if you don’t have Mapsource. Until Brent made these available Garmin Worldmap was the only up-loadable mapping for Garmin GPS in NZ. Compare the level of detail in the screenshot from Worldmap with Brent’s Street Map (Version 3). The street data is based on the LINZ database and with the assistance of partners at Where Are We Brent is also adding extra Points of Interest and other... Read more →

BMW M5’s engine is a V10 like F1

Is this why BMW weren't impressed when it was suggested F1 go back to V8's. Spend who knows how much on a V10 for the M's so you can market "V10 Engine as seen in F1" and then... Brain-cramping amounts of info about BMW M5’s V10 engine - Autoblog, the most updated source for car news - www.autoblog.com Read more →

Scobleizer: Microsoft Sponsor Formula One

Go for it I think, but then I'm biased. Scobleizer: Microsoft Geek Blogger: Microsoft sponsors Formula One race team and starts internal debates How do you start a heated debate about Microsoft's marketing strategies? Sponsor a Formula One race team and watch the fur fly.... Read more →

The FIA explains Indianapolis timing glitch

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 Via Grand Prix Passion GrandPrix.com > News > The FIA explains Indianapolis timing glitch Read more →

Space Sketches in Architectural Desktop

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 a bit loose to give people the impression there is freedom to change them. The Napkin Sketch Tool can be found in Content Browser (Helper Tools in the Stock Tool Catalog or search for napkin). It is also a command on the Document Menu (load this from Window>Pulldowns>Document Pulldown). Napkin Sketch works... Read more →