Zipcar
I got an email a few weeks ago from someone needing help with software. The email came from a POB subscriber, a licensed Land Surveyor, and he needed help with linework codes in Softdesk. What bothered him, and probably bothered me more, was the fact he couldn’t find help from his local software vendor (you know the line, “We’re sorry, the software has been ‘retired’ and we are unable to help you, but if you’d... [Read More...]
The Smart Grid
Smarter devices, smarter homes, smarter grid. Tomorrow is Earth Day, get plugged in. Civil 3D Tutorials* Register Today to access to our comprehensive library of Civil 3D Tutorials for as low as $20. *Access to the Library is a free service to our clients. Read More →
Power to Choose
Did you know that most Texans (Texas is deregulated) have the option to choose their Retail Electric Provider? The Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUC) is your source for unbiased information to help you understand the choices that are available to you, and to help you obtain the information you need to shop for the Retail Electric Provider and electricity plan that’s right for you. [Read More...] Read More →
Happy St. Patrick’s Day!
History of St. Patrick’s day: To my friends in St. Louis – Enjoy your corned beef and cabbage! Cheers! Read More →
2009 NCAA Tournament Brackets
It’s time for March Madness and the road to the Final Four. Click here to view and download the men’s bracket. For a Men’s breakdown, click here. The first and second rounds of the 2009 Womens NCAA Tournament will take place from March 21-24. For a Women’s breakdown, click here. Cheers! Civil 3D Tutorials* Register Today to access to our comprehensive library of Civil 3D Tutorials for as low as $20. *Access to the Library... [Read More...]
NCAA March Madness Selection Show
It’s that time again when eyes in the US are glued to men’s college basketball. Action starts this Sunday with the NCAA® Basketball Championship Selection Show™ at 6:00 PM ET. Click here to watch the selection show online. NCAA® MARCH MADNESS® 2009 Schedule NCAA Selection Show™ March 15 First Round March 19, 20 Second Round March 21, 22 NCAA Sweet Sixteen™ March 26, 27 Elite Eight® March 28, 29 Final Four® April 4 National... [Read More...]
The Brain
Civil 3D Tutorials* Register Today to access to our comprehensive library of Civil 3D Tutorials for as low as $20. *Access to the Library is a free service to our clients. Read More →
Chillin’ with Derek
Sitting at the airport, Gate G-something, hoping to hop on the next flight home, and for the first time in a while – just chillin’. Apparently earbuds in the ear and a bobbin’ head is the universal sign for “talk to me now” in the Twin Cities. But hey, I can’t complain – I’m heading home after a long week. The headache is gone, the chill is gone (in more ways than one), the stomach has finally launched... [Read More...]
1549
By now you’ve heard the stories, you’ve seen the photos, you’ve seen the video. Sometimes a bit of news strikes me so hard that I can’t help but take a moment to reflect and write, knowing I’m not alone. Chances are if you know Jason Hickey, he’s feeling the same way I am (sure, he drinks tea and wears the fuzzy pink slippers his wife straps to his feet as he enters the door, but he’s a good guy). I’ve... [Read More...]
Civil 3D Training, Implementation and Consultation Services
Microsoft charges $59 per incident, Apple charges $49. I think it’s fair and reasonable to charge $45/hr for eMail or web-based Civil 3D support, a quick lesson, or sound advice. Unemployment is at its highest rate in years, firms are cutting back like our generation has never seen, yet prices for training and consultative services have remained unchanged and unfairly high for years. I started 1.2.1 Professional Consulting Services in October of... [Read More...]
