Not sure what to do on New Year’s eve this year? Nokia is hosting what they call the world’s largest new year celebration, taking place in 5 cities around the Globe – Hong Kong, Mumbai, Berlin, Rio, and New York. Thos of us that can’t get to one of those places can kick back and celebrate along with them on the TV or via Internet connection (FYI, Nokia’s live streaming events are always excellent and technologically superior to anything else you might try using similar technology). Here’s the skinny from Nokia… On December 31st, Nokia will welcome the New Year in unique style – by connecting millions of music lovers from around the world as they count down the final minutes of 2006. Nokia New Year’s Eve, a global music event stretching across four continents, will feature a number of international artists including The Black Eyed Peas and Scissor Sisters to entertain audiences at New Year’s celebrations from Hong Kong to Rio de Janeiro. Those unable to attend in person can experience the party via television or the internet. To orchestrate this unique global celebration, Nokia has enlisted the services of Harvey Goldsmith CBE, the producer of Live Aid and Live8. Nokia New Year’s Eve will travel from east to west, starting in Hong Kong’s Ocean Terminal, followed by Mumbai’s Andheri Stadium, the Brandenburg Gate in Berlin, Ipanema Beach in Rio de Janeiro and rounding off the night in New York. See http://www.nokianewyearseve.com/ for more details
Archives for November 17, 2006
New Year’s Eve Nokia style with events in Hong Kong, Mumbai, Berlin, Rio, and New York and on your PC
Not sure what to do on New Year’s eve this year? Nokia is hosting what they call the world’s largest new year celebration, taking place in 5 cities around the Globe – Hong Kong, Mumbai, Berlin, Rio, and New York. Thos of us that can’t get to one of those places can kick back and celebrate along with them on the TV or via Internet connection (FYI, Nokia’s live streaming events are always excellent and technologically superior to anything else you might try using similar technology). Here’s the skinny from Nokia… On December 31st, Nokia will welcome the New Year in unique style – by connecting millions of music lovers from around the world as they count down the final minutes of 2006. Nokia New Year’s Eve, a global music event stretching across four continents, will feature a number of international artists including The Black Eyed Peas and Scissor Sisters to entertain audiences at New Year’s celebrations from Hong Kong to Rio de Janeiro. Those unable to attend in person can experience the party via television or the internet. To orchestrate this unique global celebration, Nokia has enlisted the services of Harvey Goldsmith CBE, the producer of Live Aid and Live8. Nokia New Year’s Eve will travel from east to west, starting in Hong Kong’s Ocean Terminal, followed by Mumbai’s Andheri Stadium, the Brandenburg Gate in Berlin, Ipanema Beach in Rio de Janeiro and rounding off the night in New York. See http://www.nokianewyearseve.com/ for more details
ESRI UK pushing Google Earth on Steroids?
An email from ESRI UK’s PR firm caught my attention this morning… actually, I had no idea it was from the ESRI PR rep as it had the following teaser headline… Google earth on Steroids… the headline was meant to introduce me to the fact that ArcGIS 9.2 is now shipping in the UK. We’re all aware now that 9.2 is now out of the box but the move comparing it to GE was pretty surprising… I’m guessing the KML support and the functionality provided in ArcGIS Explorer is going to be pretty amazing… I’ll be interested to see. (Once again, this came from a PR firm and not directly from ESRI UK) – see also www.esriuk.com
Boston Redevelopment Authority Digital 3D Models
Looking for some very cool 3D data for Boston? Check out these 3D design files from the city… Terrainns, buildings, bridges and more. 26 files (95 MBs) of digital 3D models are in AutoDesk VIZ 2005(6/7), 3DS and AutoCAD 2000 .DWG formats. See http://www.cityofboston.gov/bra/BRA_3D_Models/Index.html
Autodesk Civil 3D party at Autodesk University (AU)
My looming month-end move of home and office will be preventing me from attending Autodesk University (AU) this year and I’m really bummed about it – first one I’ve missed in 7 years! If I was there I would likely take in this cool social event hosted by Autodesk technical evangelist Pete Kelsey (I noticed details on Pete’s blog) – note: Pete joined Autodesk a few months ago, recall he started K-Tec back in 2001. Pete will be hosting the Autodesk Civil 3D party and apparently his band, Dr. ruth will be performing. If you’ve never heard Dr. Ruth before they are awesome – perhaps the best Geospatial/CAD house band around! Mark your calendar, Tuesday night, November 28th in room Veronese 2504/2505 (following the AUGI Beer Bash) and have one for me! Source: http://petekelsey.typepad.com/