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Customs Charges

I was looking at Customs Charges and although many things are now duty free in NZ (PC's have no duty - yeah) there are still some strange items in the list... Graphic equalisers ~ 7.5% Sarongs ~ 19% Metal detectors ~ 7% Electric hairclippers – for animals ~ Duty Free Electric hairclippers – for humans ~ 5% Link: NZ Customs Charges. Read more →

A Welsh View: Why You Shouldn't Lend Your Car To A Mate

Link: A Welsh View: Why You Shouldn't Lend Your Car To A Mate. Why You Shouldn't Lend Your Car To A Mate Read more →

Understanding and Reading a Blog -- John C. Dvorak

Maybe this is stating the obvious but if you are new to Blogs.... Link: Understanding and Reading a Blog -- John C. Dvorak. With five million or more bloggers out there and even more readers it is assumed that everyone knows how to read a blog, or how they work. From my blogging experience I can say that this is definitely not true and hopefully this short article will describe the process for newcomers... Read more →

Sony VAIO U Series

I see the "Sony VAIO U Series" is available in the US which means will have English operating system etc Currently its not available in New Zealand but what is odd is that the Sony Style.com (US) website shows a U70 being used with the Auckland Harbour Bridge in the background (See pic by the Next Generation Mobility topic in the screen-shot attached). I drive over this every day on the way to work so the "VAIO U" has been close! If anyone reading this has a "VAIO U Series" (U50, 70 or 71) already I'd be interested to hear... Read more →

The wrangling between GM and Fiat

I am glad that I'm not the only one that doesn't understand the current wrangle between FIAT and GM. AutoBlog's Steven Diver doesn't either! I like FIATs and have always owned them but having seen what GM are doing to SAAB, the Saabaru and Chevyaab SUV at the San Francisco Motor show, I think being owned by GM is the worst possible fate for a European brand. Link: The wrangling between GM and Fiat - Autoblog - www.autoblog.com. Read more →

BlogCAD interview: Ralph Grabowski

Ralph Grabowski interviews many people but now its his turn to be interviewed! Link: BlogCAD: BlogCAD exclusive interview: Ralph Grabowski. Read more →

Auckland Regression

Well done Mayor Hucker, V8's look like going to Wellington (possibly even with a Government subsidy), the Eastern Corridor reduced to a joke, Speedway killed off by ridiculous noise restrictions. Glad I'm not paying rates in Auckland City, I pity those that are. Dick Hubbard's reign is looking like a joke. Dick who? Link: STUFF : SPORT - STORY : Speedway is over. Speedway racing at Western Springs is over... Read more →

Another CAD Blog: TLConsulting

Tracy Lincoln joins the CAD blogging world. Welcome! Link: TLConsulting. TLConsulting Random thoughts and helpful links... Enjoy! Read more →

Autodesk University Travel Photos

I have posted the photos from my San Francisco/Las Vegas Autodesk University trip. Still to sort and title them but will do that over the next few days. Was happy with the results of the night photography in Vegas. Many shot with long exposures using "found support" (railings, rubbish bins, posts etc) as had no tripod. Travel Photos Autodesk University 2004 I have also added photos to the AU articles posted over the last two weeks. Autodesk University Articles Read more →

Mini 2004 Premier Skipper scratch : Chris Sayer - NZL

Message from Chris Sayer. Congratulations on being Number 1! Hi all, Link below shows a bit of a sup... Read more →