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bladshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09779931225971527237noreply@blogger.comBlogger210125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21837791.post-14284299934152528422019-10-23T17:22:00.000+10:302019-10-29T09:28:42.771+10:30Life's Little Mysteries... part 4... the story continues...<br />
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<a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-U6OG042iP-M/XbdyW1NN6FI/AAAAAAAADoc/uWFcBa-kGxEmlHIz4eNPrMp-OCplxkv7gCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/HL_Awareness%2BRibbon.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="995" data-original-width="997" height="199" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-U6OG042iP-M/XbdyW1NN6FI/AAAAAAAADoc/uWFcBa-kGxEmlHIz4eNPrMp-OCplxkv7gCLcBGAsYHQ/s200/HL_Awareness%2BRibbon.png" width="200" /></a><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="color: #990000;">Continuing on from my <a href="http://blads.blogspot.com/2015/11/lifes-little-mysteries-part-3-story.html" target="_blank">last post on this issue</a> way back in December 2015, my cancer commonly known as the "lazy cancer", officially titled</span> <b><span style="color: blue;">Nodular Lymphocyte Predominant Hodgkin lymphoma (NLPHL)</span></b><span style="color: #990000;">, is generally considered to be a indolent cancer type has decided once again to have a "rebellious teenager-like outburst".<br /><br /> This time, it has occurred in the mediastinum region - which is the area located between the lungs which contains the heart, esophagus, trachea, cardiac nerves, and other juicy bits... </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="color: #990000;">My lymphona is currently squeezing/compressing my esophagus, making swallowing food extremely difficult at times.<br /><br />I'm scheduled to get another 3 location tattoos, to enable easier targeting for the radiation therapy treatment planned over approximately four weeks.<br /><br />Staying positive... it'll be back to normal soon enough...</span></span></div>
bladshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09779931225971527237noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21837791.post-25505208352330750972019-02-06T18:34:00.000+10:302019-02-06T18:34:20.312+10:30All time favourite red wine...
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">For those who know me, it’s common knowledge that I love red wine - Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon, alternatives like, Montepulciano, Tannat, Saperavi, Nebbiolo to name a few. </span><span class="Apple-converted-space" style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"> </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Do you have an all time favourite. Ok, I know that’s difficult for most red wine affectionados but I fell in love with this wine variety early 2000s. So what is it you ask???</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Durif... those who know me will be well aware of this amazing wine.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">This red wine grape from the Rhone Valley wasn’t highly regarded in its native France.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>Durif is actually a cross between the noble grape Syrah and the less well-known Peloursin. It was created at the University of Montpellier in the 1880s by a gentleman named Dr. Durif - a nurseryman who was looking to develop a grape variety resistant to downy mildew, one of many scourges of the vine.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">It was introduced into Australia by pioneering Victorian viticulturalist Francois de Castella in 1908.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Although only a few token plantings remain in France today, Durif is both successful and popular in Australia where it makes characterful, pitch-black wines. Even long-term Shiraz fans are recognising the appeal of the incredibly dark, powerful wines from Durif. In fact, it's often blended with Shiraz.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">So what is it that I love about Durif...</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Durif is inky purple-black in colour. There are captivating aromas of blackberry jam, dark plum, sweet spice, fruit cake and chocolate. The palate is rich and full-bodied. Black fruits dominate. Toasty oak is evident adding complexity. Tannins are solid adding a muscular backbone and dry finish to this generous wine.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Durif can be enjoyed now, but best over the next decade.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">In the early 2000’s there was not a huge amount of Durif out there.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">One of the first Durif’s I encountered and still one of my all time favourites would be the <b>Warrabilla Durif</b> (both the <b>Reserve Durif</b> & even more so, is the <b>Parola’s Limited Release Durif)</b> heralding from the Rutherglen region. Warrabilla’s Durif’s are the stuff of legends, often around 15.5% - 16% or more alc/volume.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">By 2009, there were some promising South Australian Durif’s, namely Kalleske’s <b>Buckboard Durif</b>, from the Barossa - still a favourite today, and Rusticana Wines from Langhorne Creek.</span></div>
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<li><b>Tenafeate Creek</b> (<a href="http://www.tcw.com.au/">www.tcw.com.au</a>) - <i>One Tree Hills region</i> - this Durif is Full bodied in style. Flavours of chocolate, plum jam, mulberry with mouth-coating tannins.</li>
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<li><b>The Wicked Virgin & Calico Town Wines</b> (<a href="http://www.wickedvirginrutherglen.com.au/">www.wickedvirginrutherglen.com.au</a>) - <i>Rutherglen region</i> - the <b>Prospektor,</b> is a rich full bodied blend of Durif, Saperavi and Shiraz.</li>
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<li><b>Five O’Clock Somewhere</b> (<a href="http://www.fiveoclocksomewhere.com.au/">www.fiveoclocksomewhere.com.au</a>) - “<b>Durif is the New Black</b>”, the current version is McLaren Vale variety. Previously they also had a Durif Blend comprising of Durif, Shiraz, Grenache and Sauvignon Blanc - I’m hoping this re-appears...</li>
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<li><b>Ballycroft Vineyards and Cellars</b> (<a href="http://www.ballycroft.com/">www.ballycroft.com</a>) - <i>Barossa region</i> - <b>Small Berry Durif</b> - a deep dark exuberant red wine with hints of dark blueberry jam and dark chocolate.</li>
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<li>And a recent “find” comes from <b>Atze’s Corner Wines</b><i> </i>(<a href="http://www.atzes.com/">www.atzes.com</a>)<i> - Barossa region - </i>“<b>The Giant</b>” Durif, another stunner from the Barossa. It’s dark and deliciously wonderful and deep</li>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Cheers </span></span>bladshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09779931225971527237noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21837791.post-63592982503412389712018-11-27T16:13:00.001+10:302018-11-27T16:13:21.356+10:30It's All In The Gene's...<div style="color: #454545; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;">
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">You have eye colour, for example, blue eyes like your mom and long legs like your dad. Things like this are incredible when you think about it: we inherited every physical attribute from our parents, from copies of their genes. But what other things came from our predecessors? One thing I inherited from my mum was Hammertoes. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">So what are Hammertoes, you ask?</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Hammertoe is typically a bending of one or both joints of the second, third, fourth, or fifth (little) toes. This abnormal bending can put pressure on the toe when wearing shoes, causing problems to develop.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Hammertoes usually start out as mild deformities and get progressively worse over time. Hammertoes are progressive – they don’t go away by themselves and usually they will get worse over time.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">I elected to have my hammertoes corrected by surgery, starting with the left foot. This was performed by Dr G. Dracopolus and his great surgical team, on October 30.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The most famous examples of Montepulciano (the actual wine) come from the Italian region of Abruzzo, but it's planted throughout much of central and southern Italy, but nowhere near the town of the same name.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">grown in Australia, it's much more straightforward and in true Aussie style, we've taken away the pronunciation problem by shortening it to 'Monte'.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">One that I tried very recently is <a href="https://atzes.com/" target="_blank">Atze’s Corner Wines</a> “The Mob” Montepulciano where it’s appeal lies in its beautifully generous fruit, including red plum, sour cherry and boysenberry, and moderate acidity, so I reckon if you love Shiraz you'll love “The Mob”, too</span></div>
bladshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09779931225971527237noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21837791.post-41201141696646953852015-11-28T11:18:00.003+10:302015-11-28T11:18:50.728+10:30Life's Little Mysteries, Part 3... the story continues...<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Way back in <a href="http://blads.blogspot.com/2011/09/lifes-little-mysteries-part-2.html" target="_blank">2011</a>, I was diagnosed with a rare lymphoma, titled, <b><span style="color: blue;">Nodular lymphocyte-predominant Hodgkin lymphoma (NLPHL). </span></b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">It was considered to be totally non-aggressive and is commonly known as "the Lazy Cancer". As </span><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">“it” was not causing me any concern or stress, it was decided that we would not interfere with it…</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Middle of this year, I started having "hip" issues and it turns it was a bursitis which was resolved very effectively with cortisone injection. Shortly after that, started getting "back problems", nothing too much at first, then legs started to have "pins and needles".</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Late October, I finally had some "free time" to get into my GP and get CT scan... unfortunately another large mass (5.1cm x 5.6cm x 2.2cm) was found, roughly in the middle of my back which was putting pressure on my spinal canal / nerves.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">This time, we didn't have to wait months, but the mass has perplexed / puzzled the specialists, as it turns out the new mass has the same genetic markers and structure of my original Lymphoma.</span></div>
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bladshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09779931225971527237noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21837791.post-16196388386071779472015-11-03T16:47:00.000+10:302015-11-03T16:47:29.831+10:30Autodesk Revit 2016 R2 Review<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Once again, Autodesk have provided a subscription only mid-year release. For the full review, refer to<a href="http://redstack.com.au/support/blog_posts/autodesk-2016-revit-r2-review" target="_blank"> Redstack's blog site</a>, where it was first posted.</span>bladshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09779931225971527237noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21837791.post-56202245149881226062015-09-03T16:09:00.002+09:302015-09-03T16:24:20.275+09:30What is this "thing" called "Autodesk University"???<div style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #666666; line-height: 25px; margin-bottom: 0.2em; margin-top: 1em;">
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><a href="http://au.autodesk.com/" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: 0px 0px; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; box-sizing: border-box; color: #ed1f24; cursor: pointer; text-decoration: none;">Autodesk University</a>, or AU as its more commonly known by is an annual conference run by Autodesk each year, where all the biggest CAD geeks on the planet assemble and compare notes on best practices for their industries and try to outdo each other when squealing in glee over the latest updates to their favourite CAD package. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Whether you're interested in <a href="http://redstack.com.au/products/autodesk-revit-architecture" style="background: 0px 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #ed1f24; cursor: pointer; text-decoration: none;">Revit</a>, <a href="http://redstack.com.au/products/autocad" style="background: 0px 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #ed1f24; cursor: pointer; text-decoration: none;">AutoCAD</a>, <a href="http://redstack.com.au/products/inventor" style="background: 0px 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #ed1f24; cursor: pointer; text-decoration: none;">Inventor</a>, <a href="http://redstack.com.au/bim_for_buildings" style="background: 0px 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #ed1f24; cursor: pointer; text-decoration: none;">BIM</a>, <a href="http://redstack.com.au/products/autocad_civil3d" style="background: 0px 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #ed1f24; cursor: pointer; text-decoration: none;">Civil 3D</a>, <a href="http://redstack.com.au/3d-printing" style="background: 0px 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #ed1f24; cursor: pointer; text-decoration: none;">3D printing</a>, point clouds or anything else CAD, design, architecture or engineering related, AU is a huge show with something for everyone.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I've had the opportunity to attend AU for the past ten years and I must tell you: I have squealed with the best of them! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Seriously, AU is a fantastic event that gives you the opportunity to look at your everyday work processes in ways you’ve never even considered.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Let me put that into perspective for you. I’ve been using CAD in excess for 30+ years now, I've been an architectural technician, building designer, and these days my focus is implementing and training people on the best ways of using CAD/BIM for a local autodesk reseller, <a href="http://www.redstack.com.au/" target="_blank">Redstack</a> and even I'm totally floored at the wealth of knowledge and new ideas that exist at AU.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Of course it isn't all work, the annual AUGI Beer Bust, and closing night party are both spectacular ways to unwind and network. There are exhibitors from all over the world showing off tools, plugins, and hardware to make your working life easier.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Whether you're a seasoned CAD professional or a first time attendee you will have access to a huge range of materials to improve your product knowledge and understand the benefits of moving to and expanding your use of CAD or BIM. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">There is nowhere else, where you can meet and talk to developers, designers, CAD/BIM managers as well as CEO's from some of the largest design and software firms on the planet.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I guess the point I’m trying to make is that if you want to a better, improved way of working for you and/or for your colleagues, the best place you can start that in my opinion is at Autodesk University. The breadth and depth of ability and experience within the attendees and speakers is phenomenal and I challenge you to come away having not learnt anything that will improve the way that you and your company do what you do. I genuinely don’t think it’s possible. I still learn something new that affects the way I work and do things every time I attend.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">To help you Autodesk have put together some content which you can share with your boss so they can see the benefits of you attending Autodesk University. See <a href="http://au.autodesk.com/las-vegas/convince-boss" style="background: 0px 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #ed1f24; cursor: pointer; text-decoration: none;">convince the boss</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Understandably not everyone will make it to Vegas, I will be there and would be happy to attend a class on your behalf. See the <a href="http://au.autodesk.com/las-vegas/schedule" style="background: 0px 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #ed1f24; cursor: pointer; text-decoration: none;">Autodesk University schedule</a> and <a href="http://redstack.com.au/contact" style="background: 0px 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #ed1f24; cursor: pointer; text-decoration: none;">contact me</a> with your requests.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">See my <a href="http://redstack.com.au/support/blog_posts/bill-adams-autodesk-university-2014-highlights" style="background: 0px 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #ed1f24; cursor: pointer; text-decoration: none;">highlights from </a>AU2014 blog post or view the <a href="http://au.autodesk.com/au-online/classes-on-demand/search?full-text=&productName=&year=2014&video-only=on" style="background: 0px 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #ed1f24; cursor: pointer; text-decoration: none;">AU2014 class recordings.</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">You can read more about AU as well as view the details and agenda for the classes, workshops, certifications, exhibition etc on the <a href="http://au.autodesk.com/las-vegas/overview" style="background: 0px 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #ed1f24; cursor: pointer; text-decoration: none;">AU2015 website</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Some of my fellow <b>AUGI</b> friends have even posted survival tips for attending AU - a must to read for all new attendees...</span></div>
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<a href="http://mistressofthedorkness.blogspot.com.au/2010/11/autodesk-university-2010-survival-guide.html#links"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Melanie Perry's Mistress of the Dorkness AU Survival Guide</span></a></div>
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<a href="http://autodesk.blogs.com/between_the_lines/2011/11/autodesk-university-survival-tips-the-whole-enchilada.html"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Shaan Hurley's "Between The Lines" Survival Tips </span></a></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><a href="http://cadsetterout.com/personal-posts/ultimate-rookies-guide-autodesk-university/">Paul Munford's "The CAD Setter Out" - Ultimate Rookie Survival Guide</a></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.kungfudrafter.com/frontpage/2014/11/25/viva-la-autodesk-university-2014.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+KungFuDrafter+%28The+Kung+Fu+Drafter%29">KungFu Drafter's Beginner's Guides to AU</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">An event not to be missed, for newcomers, is the <b>AU Freshman Orientation 2015. </b></span><span style="background-color: transparent;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: small;">Kick off your AU Experience on the fast track. Join Lynn
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bladshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09779931225971527237noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21837791.post-58665783080265680952015-07-03T16:00:00.000+09:302015-07-03T16:22:34.366+09:30Wine of the Week #4<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Something a bit different this time around, another alternative varietal favourite of mine in ... <b>Trincadeira</b> is one of a number of Portuguese red wine varieties which have been introduced into Australia. In early days it was used extensively used to make a port style wine.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Rich in colour, with good acidity and rarely an excess of alcohol, Trincadeira or Tinta Amarela (if you are speaking to a Portuguese Douro producer) makes wines of serious quality when ripe.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Properly ripened, it has vibrant raspberry fruit tempered by herby, peppery, spicy, floral complexity, and it can age well.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Typically, in Australia, it is used in a blended capacity, however there are now a number of wineries producing a single varietal wine. One of which,as mentioned is a particular favourite of mine... <b>Patritti Wines</b>. Patritti was the first Australian winery to release a Trincadeira red wine under its official Portuguese varietal name. Recently their 2012 Trincadeira wine was named in the Adelaide Advertiser’s Top 10 best wines and is made from high quality fruit sourced in the Barossa.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">It’s available for tasting and purchase at the Patritti Winery Cellar Door, 13 Clacton Road Dover Gardens, or purchased via the <a href="https://patritti.com.au/" target="_blank">Patritti Wines online store.</a></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Very yum indeed!</span>bladshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09779931225971527237noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21837791.post-20495622148410199322015-05-31T17:48:00.000+09:302015-05-31T17:48:06.529+09:30Wine of the Week #3<h3 class="post-title entry-title" itemprop="name" style="color: #656565; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 18px; margin: 0px; position: relative;">
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Another stunning Shiraz, (or as my US friends call it a "Syrah"), however this time it is from the famous Barossa Valley. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Deep garnet red in colour with flickers of purple, the wine’s high-toned aromas of black cherries, five spice, crème de cassis and spring flowers are supported by a rich core of roasted earth, liquorice, and provençal herbs.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">The palate offers a soft latent richness and silken-like texture with subtle notes of crushed cherries, plums and earth - all neatly wound by a taut spine of acidity and ripe supple tannins and fruity sweetness. Oh my god, it was Gorgeous!!!</span></div>
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coffee, violets, lavender, pepper, Asian spices, blueberry, and blackberry liqueur. </span></div>
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McLaren Vale fruit from Willunga, which is located towards the most southern
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bladshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09779931225971527237noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21837791.post-138377937725856032015-05-08T16:00:00.000+09:302015-05-08T16:00:00.872+09:30Wine of the Week...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">OK I promised fellow Redstack <a href="http://austcadblog.com/" target="_blank">co-worker and Blogger, Damien Jovica</a> to write a review on this blog of a wine that I've had during the past week, usually at "Wine O'Clock, Friday afternoon... so that end, I'd like to present to you all, my first "Wine of The Week" - a glorious <b>2008 Symphonia Tannat.</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white;"><br /></span><span style="background-color: white;">What the heck is a Tannat, you say??? I am a big fan of Alternative varietal red wines and I found this variety some 7 years in NE Victoria.... and WOW what a stunner!!!</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white;"><br /></span><span style="background-color: white;">For the uninitiated, Tannat's homeland is the South Western area of France, and one of its synonyms, Madiran, is also the name of an important appellation in that part of the world. Wines of this variety are notable for their very high levels of tannin. Tannat wines are also very high in polyphenols - these are good chemicals in wine that keep your heart healthy (according to researcher & author Roger Corder in the book "<a href="http://www.bookdepository.com/Wine-Diet-Roger-Corder/9780751542011/?a_aid=vd" target="_blank">The Red Wine Diet</a>").</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white;">T</span><span style="background-color: white;">annat's have a reputation of a long cellaring potential, and this one no exception. The wine displays a distinctive intense blackberry and cassis aromas and flavours balanced by the big bold ripe tannins. T<span style="line-height: 20.799999237060547px;">his is dense, almost impenetrable, a rich wine that is still dominated by dark tannins and black fruits. A juicy element suggests it is still fresh, still young enough for fruitiness. Dark black flavors are still working their way through and developing.</span><span style="font-size: 16px; line-height: 20.799999237060547px;"> </span><span style="line-height: 20.799999237060547px;">Thankfully I still have several more bottles in the cellar and will be enjoying this wine for the next 10 years or so... </span><b style="font-size: 16px; line-height: 19px;">Sláinte</b></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Having a 3D Printer can open up a world of customization faster and closer to home. With the Ultimaker 2, you can personalize the objects in your life and have fun doing it. Designed for both the novice and the skilled, the Ultimaker 2 is well built and easy to interface with, and it creates stunning 3D prints. For its large build sizes, included accessories, robust software and print-quality score, the Ultimaker 2 wins!!!<br /><br />Every inch of the Ultimaker 2 is designed to create the most effortless and enjoyable 3D printing experience ever. With ground-breaking 20 micron definition and near silent operation, it’s a leap forward in accurate 3D printing.<br /><br />Everything's taken care of from the moment it’s out of the box, it’s ready to go. Intuitive software quickly and intelligently prepares your design for print. A radial scroll wheel allows for adjustment to speed and heat even whilst it’s printing. Long print jobs come with the reassurance of hours upon hours of continuous reliable printing. And even the heated print bed rarely needs adjustment.</span><br />
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bladshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09779931225971527237noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21837791.post-2455486507804997042015-03-20T15:45:00.002+10:302015-03-20T15:45:54.463+10:30Introducing AutoCAD 2016<div class="MsoNormal">
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is now! So what's new? Whilst there doesn’t seem to be any one “new” thing,
there is a plethora of product enhancements to existing commands and features.
One thing that isn't new is the DWG file type, yes AutoCAD 2016 will still run
on AutoCAD 2013 DWG. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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snap mode – geometric centre, or GCE at the command-line – allows you to snap
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The command has combined all dimensions creation controls into one command.
Simply type DIM on the command line and right-click. Thankfully, I no longer
have to find or remember the commands for the individual dimension types.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-stretch: normal; text-indent: -18pt;"> </span><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; text-indent: -18pt;">Attach and view Autodesk Navisworks (.NWC, .NWD)
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extraction capabilities being introduced in the product. You can create
as-built drawings from point clouds, extract your floor plan directly from a
cross-section of the point cloud and snap to edges, corners, and centrelines of
point cloud geometry using Object Snap.</span></li>
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bladshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09779931225971527237noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21837791.post-53094583470503178202015-02-25T12:38:00.000+10:302015-02-25T12:38:00.820+10:30Building A Greener Future With Revit<div style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #666666; font-family: 'Bliss Light', Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 18px; line-height: 25px; margin-bottom: 0.2em; margin-top: 1em;">
The place that <a href="http://redstack.com.au/Products/BuildingDesignSuite.aspx" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #ed1f24; text-decoration: none;">Revit</a> holds in Australia's architecture and construction scene is simply undeniable. Since the time I became one of Australia's first users of the software back in the early 2000s, I've seen its presence Down Under grow in leaps and bounds, and for good reason.</div>
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<span style="box-sizing: border-box;">But where does the appeal even come from in the first place? I think the solid backing and reputation of Autodesk, who owns and produces Revit, certainly has a part to play. In addition to its technical superiority there's a huge worldwide support base to fall back on, and that definitely lends it an aura of credibility. There are certainly a lot of other products out there - many of which I've used at some point - but it's clear that few come close to Revit.</span></div>
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<span style="box-sizing: border-box;">It's become even better over the years. With a new rendering engine, you can do a lot more things with it than before. From incorporating structural and MEP disciplines to point cloud compatibility, it's a much more slick and powerful package, while still staying true to the core Revit essence.</span></div>
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<span style="box-sizing: border-box;">This, I believe, is what makes Revit such a suitable program for one of my specialties - green building design. Those on a maintenance subscription can make use of a huge array of additional tool sets that can help in this application of the software. It's all about getting access to "greener" tools, such as those offered by Autodesk Green Building Studio.</span></div>
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<span style="box-sizing: border-box;">With these tools, I can do everything from assessing how thermally efficient a building will be, use solar tools to see how it will perform against adjoining buildings and the surrounding environment and gauge energy use against predetermined levels, all with a few clicks of the mouse.</span></div>
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<span style="box-sizing: border-box;">All in all, Revit gives you the tools to help design a more energy-efficient building.</span></div>
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<span style="box-sizing: border-box;">I've certainly turned to Revit almost exclusively in all of my projects since I first started using it, as I believe it's helped me become a better building designer. Because you're drawing everything in 3D you gain a much better perspective and see where things might go wrong. Many clients, of course, love nothing more than visualising their building in a 3D environment before it even gets built.</span></div>
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<span style="box-sizing: border-box;">Revit's immense global user community is also something that makes the software stand out and such a pleasure to use. As the inaugural chairperson for the South Australia Revit User Group and once a member of the board of directors for AUGI (Autodesk User Group International), I've experienced first-hand the vibe that comes out of like-minded users talking to each others and working off each other's perspectives.</span></div>
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<span style="box-sizing: border-box;">Add to that a range of training, support and additional services you can get from providers like Redstack, and taking advantage of the power of Autodesk and Revit has never been easier. It's things like the face-to-face training offered that makes the difference - there are some things you can't learn by just watching a YouTube clip, for example.</span></div>
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<span style="box-sizing: border-box;">I just find Revit an absolute joy to use. In all fairness it can be a bit of a love-hate relationship, but I'd like to believe it's a lot more love than hate!</span></div>
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For more information on Revit and sustainable design, give me a call on 1300 667 263 or email solutions@redstack.com.au.</div>
bladshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09779931225971527237noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21837791.post-45553613350282218652014-10-03T09:23:00.000+09:302014-10-03T09:31:01.197+09:30new release of Scan To BIM 2015.1<span lang="EN-US"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">This release has many
small improvements and one major feature that changes the way Scan To BIM is
used for piping with the addition of an “easy button” like feature called
Auto-Find Pipes. This feature when used will scan the entire point cloud or a
selected area and look for pipes then create matching pipe runs using native
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bladshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09779931225971527237noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21837791.post-46373113371260454672014-07-30T15:20:00.000+09:302014-07-30T15:20:35.853+09:30New Apple Reseller / MacBook Pro unboxing<br />
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<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="line-height: 19.600000381469727px;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">When self proclaimed BIM (Building Information Modelling) and FM (Facilities Management) geeks get together for friendly discussion, COBie nearly always get mentioned in some form or another.</span></span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="line-height: 19.600000381469727px;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">So what the heck is COBie?</span></span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="line-height: 19.600000381469727px;">COBie is an acronym for "<b>C</b>onstruction <b>O</b>perations <b>B</b>uilding <b>i</b>nformation <b>e</b>xchange".</span></span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="line-height: 19.600000381469727px;">Its purpose to exchange information that is gathered during construction to be passed on to a building's facility manager. COBie defines the way this information shall be structure and the formats that should be used.</span></span></span><br />
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annoyed me for some time, however I’ve stumbled upon a simple registry edit
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synchronize with your local time zone, getting confused when you reboot between
the two. Apple's own Boot Camp drivers for Windows are supposed to fix this
problem, though some users have noticed that it still happens even with the
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reboot into OS X, adjust to the right time setting, and then reboot back into
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bladshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09779931225971527237noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21837791.post-3277464584120140532014-02-03T16:11:00.000+10:302014-02-03T16:11:16.063+10:30A life-changing event<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Well its offical... After many years' trading as a<span style="line-height: 23px;"> </span><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 22px; text-align: justify;">well known and established multi-award winning Building Designer. I have decided on a career change...</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #545454; line-height: 20px;">In keeping the </span><span style="background-color: #fafafa; color: #333333;"><span style="color: #333333;">with a time-honoured tradition, I'm happy to present the 2014 Edition of the </span></span><b style="background-color: #fafafa; color: #333333;">CWC<span style="color: #333333;"><span style="color: #333333;"> Calendar…</span></span></b></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #545454; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 20px;">The AUGI CWC Calendar can be once again be downloaded from the AUGI Coffee Without Cad forums </span><a href="http://forums.augi.com/showthread.php?153790-AUGI-CWC-2014-Calendar&p=1254170&viewfull=1#post1254170" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 20px;" target="_blank">here</a><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #545454; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 20px;"><br /></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #545454; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 20px;"></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #545454; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 20px;">[Note: You must be logged into the AUGI Forums to view this the calendar]</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #545454; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 20px;"><br /></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #545454; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 20px;"></span><span style="background-color: #fafafa; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 20px;"><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">thanks to all at #AU2013 who participated in "wearing" the "official AUGI hat"</span></span>bladshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09779931225971527237noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21837791.post-339141699655505712013-12-12T08:51:00.001+10:302013-12-17T08:44:13.976+10:30AUGI Board of Directors Voting<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="color: blue; font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">This year, I am pleased to announce that I have been selected as a candidate for the elections of the AUGI Board of Directors. </span><span style="color: blue; font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I encourage you to see what all the candidates have to say at <a href="http://forums.augi.com/forumdisplay.php?1415-AUGI-Board-Candidates-Discussion-%282013%29">http://forums.augi.com/forumdisplay.php?1415-AUGI-Board-Candidates-Discussion-%282013%29</a>.</span><br />
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<span style="color: blue; font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">As a candidate for the current election of the <b>AUGI Board of Directors</b>, I am pleased to announce that <a href="http://www.augi.com/about-augi/organization/board-of-directors/2013-board-of-directors-ballot/" target="_blank">voting is now open</a>.</span>bladshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09779931225971527237noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21837791.post-20722135303315354472013-12-03T19:29:00.001+10:302013-12-03T19:29:09.675+10:30IMAGINiT Technologies rebrands to Redstack™ in Australia and Asia Pacific<!--[if gte mso 9]><xml>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana; line-height: 107%;">The rebrand is the positive outcome of the company’s growth and
success in the Asia Pacific market. With local ownership, Redstack™ are
dedicated to growing their operations in local markets, while continuing to
leverage global partnerships. For more information, register for upcoming brand
launch activities including a webinar and live events at </span><a href="http://redstack.com.au/events"><span style="font-family: Verdana; line-height: 107%;">redstack.com.au/events</span></a><span style="font-family: Verdana; line-height: 107%;">.<span style="font-size: x-small;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana; line-height: 107%;">Redstack™ provides a range of software, services, training and support
and will act as the exclusive partner and reseller for IMAGINiT Technologies,
providing the IMAGINiT range of products and services including </span><a href="http://www.imaginit.com/scantobim"><span style="font-family: Verdana; line-height: 107%;">Scan to BIM</span></a><span style="font-family: Verdana; line-height: 107%;">, </span><a href="http://www.imaginit.com/clarity"><span style="font-family: Verdana; line-height: 107%;">Clarity for Revit Server</span></a><span style="font-family: Verdana; line-height: 107%;">, </span><a href="http://www.imaginit.com/software-solutions/building-architecture/imaginit-utilities-for-revit"><span style="font-family: Verdana; line-height: 107%;">Utilities for
Revit</span></a><span style="font-family: Verdana; line-height: 107%;">, </span><a href="http://www.portal.imaginit.com/"><span style="font-family: Verdana; line-height: 107%;">ProductivityNOW
eLearning</span></a><span style="font-family: Verdana; line-height: 107%;"> and more. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana; line-height: 107%;">Redstack™ has developed additional partnerships with similar
organisations in the Asia Pacific region who will also carry the Australian
developed Redstack™ brand. This is great news for Australian engineers,
architects and designers who can continue to receive the benefits of global
resources while partnering with an Australian business for local service and
support they can rely on. Whether your organisation operates within Australia
or internationally, this change places Redstack™ in a better position to meet
your needs.<span style="font-size: x-small;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
bladshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09779931225971527237noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21837791.post-85560710199603595892013-09-24T10:42:00.000+09:302013-09-24T14:57:47.641+09:30Autodesk University - What the heck is it???<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<b style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Autodesk University</b><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">, or </span><b style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">AU</b><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"> as its more commonly known by is </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; line-height: 18px; text-align: left;">is an annual conference run by Autodesk </span><span style="background-color: white; text-align: left;"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="line-height: 18px;">each year, where all the biggest CAD geeks on the planet assemble and compare notes on best practices for their industries and try to outdo each other when squealing in glee over the latest updates to their favourite CAD package. </span></span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; line-height: 18px; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I've had the opportunity to attend AU for the past seven years and I must tell you: I squealed with the best of them! Seriously, AU is a fantastic event that gives you the opportunity to look at your everyday work processes in ways you’ve never even considered.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; line-height: 18px; text-align: left;">Let me put that into perspective for you. I’ve been using CAD for 20 years now, been a architectural technician, building </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; line-height: 18px; text-align: left;">designer, and these days my focus is implementing and training people on the best ways of using CAD/BIM for a local autodesk reseller and even I'm totally floored at the wealth of knowledge and new ideas that exist at AU.</span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #232323; line-height: 19px; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Of course it wasn't all work, the annual AUGI Beer Bust, and closing night party were both spectacular ways to unwind and network. There are exhibitors from all over the world showing off tools, plugins, and hardware to make your working life easier.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #232323; line-height: 19px; text-align: left;">Whether you're a seasoned CAD professional or a first time attendee you will have access to </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #232323; line-height: 19px; text-align: left;">a huge range of materials to improve your product knowledge and understand the benefits of moving to and expanding your use of CAD or BIM. There is no where else, where you can met and talk to developers, designers, CAD/BIM managers </span></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; line-height: 18px; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">as well as CEO's from some of the largest design and software firms on the planet.</span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #232323; line-height: 19px; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I guess the point I’m trying to make is that if you want to a better, improved way of working for you and/or for your colleagues, the best place you can start that in my opinion is at Autodesk University. The breadth and depth of ability and experience within the attendees and speakers is phenomenal and I challenge you to come away having not learnt anything that will improve the way that you and your company do what you do. I genuinely don’t think it’s possible. I still learn something new that affects the way I work and do things every time I attend.</span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #232323; line-height: 19px; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">To help you Autodesk have put together some content which you can share with your boss so they can see the benefits of you attending Autodesk University, use the link below to get directly to that content....</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><a href="http://au.autodesk.com/las-vegas/benefits">http://au.autodesk.com/las-vegas/benefits</a></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #232323; line-height: 19px; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">You can read more about AU as well as view the details and agenda for the classes, workshops, certifications, exhibition etc on the AU2013 website.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I hope I'll be seeing you there as well...</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><br /></span>bladshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09779931225971527237noreply@blogger.com0