[as] » Miscellaneous http://www.alexschreyer.net AEC CAD/BIM, Timber Engineering, Web Design and more... Thu, 09 Feb 2012 15:51:36 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 My last week in tweets (2012-02-05) http://www.alexschreyer.net/misc/my-last-week-in-tweets-2012-02-05/ http://www.alexschreyer.net/misc/my-last-week-in-tweets-2012-02-05/#comments Sun, 05 Feb 2012 10:00:00 +0000 Alex http://www.alexschreyer.net/misc/my-last-week-in-tweets-2012-02-05/
  • Amazing plugin — Official Google SketchUp Blog: Organic modeling made simple with Curviloft http://t.co/LLKTYoqW #
  • Try the Dynamo — Two New Free Addins available for #ProjectVasari – It is Alive in the Lab http://t.co/OcyHwIOy #
  • RT @autodesk #Autodesk ForceEffect solves static systems analysis on free body diagrams on iPad, iPhone or iPod Touch: autode.sk/wZOAwG #
  • RT @UMassAmherst Boston Globe reports "Super Bowl an ad for UMass" b.globe.com/yWWRc9 #
  • LumenRT 2 is out and they introduce it with a nosebleed-inducing video (pretty amazing, though) — http://t.co/ATWkKdjw #
  • Interesting combination to print stuff in 3D: Ponoko and TimkerCad (there's even a competition): http://t.co/96r4FzSe #
  • Couldn't resist when I saw this one…. https://t.co/PLKZsW57 #
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  • It appears that the Grinch won in South Carolina… #
  • How did that typo get in there… #
  • Upcoming Events — #USGBC #MA Massachusetts Chapter http://t.co/mcUG96QJ #
  • Backyard looks interesting yet uninviting today… http://t.co/MfFn31Au #
  • Great video: #Wood in Transportation – Sky Train Stations and a Bridge – YouTube http://t.co/Vxoc7o4l! #architecture #
  • "Wood is clearly the most sustainable building material we have" — http://t.co/Vxoc7o4l! #
  • I very much enjoyed watching the CNN Green Party Primary debate yesterday! #
  • The ABCNews Independents Debate two days ago was also full of great discussion. #
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  • Foursquare-in-reverse: Where am I? http://t.co/Mar7gpFH #
  • Here's another hint… http://t.co/CFWteBVR #
  • Oh, and then there's this… http://t.co/jWci2JRT #
  • End of the long weekend. http://t.co/wzYzMwGD #
  • The best part of an #IKEA visit. http://t.co/5wXwVIF3 #
  • Exciting news — New Standard for Cross-Laminated Timber Approved by ANSI | APA – The Engineered Wood Association http://t.co/dt3XCONU #
  • And that's how a screw is made — Producing ASSY Structural Wood Screws/Self Tapping Wood Screws http://t.co/khBaEXho #
  • Fun with math — 'Don't Make Me Do This!' The Equations Screamed : Krulwich Wonders… : NPR http://t.co/kG3xGRcE #
  • SU Podium 2.9 released — http://t.co/rsTpgY8j #
  • Only a few more minutes left to complete all the Wikipedia searches you need tomorrow. #stop #sopa!!! #
  • Fun — RT @joe_sheehan With Wikipedia down, I dug out my encyclopedia and I'm learning about new countries like Yugoslavia and East Germany. #
  • Good one — RT @martynday Italian Captain 'tripped and fell into the lifeboat' bit.ly/xHlvsB #
  • Now look at that: The steel industry runs ads on my wood posts? Hmm…
    http://t.co/SkLikOwH @WoodWorksUS #
  • Upcoming two-day event: Advanced Design Topics in Wood Construction Engineering – March 13-14, 2012 – http://t.co/3LOAb3OI #
  • Now look at that: A water reservoir made with cross-laminated timber (CLT) — http://t.co/u6QcLA7p #structurlam #engineering #wood #
  • Accidentally pasted a whole paragraph into #google search box and found out there's a size limit. Intersting and oops… #
  • Wow: "Big Ten colleges [...] spent [...] $111,620 per athlete on athletics and $18,406 per student on academics." http://t.co/jQLedmlO #
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  • Wow! RT @randydeutsch A new skyscraper is built every five days in China bit.ly/w8HrJ8 #architecture #AEC #
  • Nice primer: Wood Engineering Blog: Board Foot Measure http://t.co/szdleAPz #
  • Nice summary for the xylo-philatelist: Category:Timber framing in Germany on stamps – Wikimedia Commons http://t.co/bnasPorE #
  • Some superb architectural renderings for your inspiration: http://t.co/opPzrp8L #architecture #rendering #
  • Argghh… Google is defining the wrong #BIM "define BIM" – Google Search
    https://t.co/sKr5mCR7 At least it's under the "More info" link. #
  • I received +K in architecture from @gzub, thanks! http://t.co/kRUzIiIv #
  • Interesting new integrated CM/FM web-based system: VEO™ Video Preview http://t.co/5D17450R #
  • Quote: "Googleizing #BIM quot; — VEO™ Preview – Videos #BIM http://t.co/S7jwkTM1 #architecture #construction #
  • Win a T-Shirt — What is this? | Wood Times Blog http://t.co/p6z7OJ2N #
  • Amazing Google Earth models — https://t.co/u4Nk4oO5 #
  • I switched to random header photos (all mine) in my updated theme. Now there's something new on every page! — [as] http://t.co/TwXRBKDD #
  • Submit nominations now for various wood-related awards — Forest Products Society Awards: http://t.co/HFVYEQtl #
  • Using a building frame as a testing platform — Empa – NEST: http://t.co/xewhHeOx #green #architecture #research #
  • I like it! It's at least perfect for grandparents and children: SpareOne cellphone; http://t.co/DKOPwdQv #
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  • Happy new year!!!! All the best to everyone for the new year. #
  • SUNY ESF Dormitory with Timber Frame Observation Tower Earns LEED Certification http://t.co/gp66oFky #
  • Cases made of wood: RT @carlbass Really nicely done Art Deco PCs by Jeffrey Stephenson at dlvr.it/13GHzM #
  • @SketchThis @hootsuite I really hope so! Same with @tweetdeck. I guess we're still waiting for the API. #
  • @SketchThis That gives me hope… #
  • Just updated five @wordpress sites to the latest version (incl. plugin updates) in 15 minutes. I love 1-click updates! #
  • Brrrrrr RT @Bensonwood NOW it feels like winter. It's cold outside! #
  • Just updated this page: Creating a SketchUp Plugin | SketchUp Plugin Index http://t.co/zJxC3xbU #
  • Programming the internet. I like it! — ifttt / About ifttt http://t.co/d86tmeAE #
  • Great one-stop shop idea: MyPermissions Shows Which Developers Have Access To Social Profiles — http://t.co/goGbRy8o #
  • Get an iPad for your thoughts: Words on Wood Competition | reTHINK WOOD http://t.co/WSuLYpGd #
  • What Americans Keep Ignoring About Finland's School Success – Anu Partanen – National – The Atlantic http://t.co/WBxjOsxq #
  • The Value of the Designer Who Codes | Inc.com http://t.co/WTMBFWoa #
  • I earned the 'The 40s' achievement on @klout, check it out! http://t.co/NG3o09aM #
  • A heads-up: I am posting SketchUp-related stuff on @sketchupplugins from now on. Follow if you are interested. #
  • Just un-crammed my website (it's now finally 960 px wide): http://t.co/TwXRBKDD — Also did major CSS cleaning – was overdue! #
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  • Merry Christmas http://t.co/WVjEHMos #
  • Merry Christmas #2 http://t.co/ENiwQ33J #
  • #animoog app is so much fun – even on the small iPod screen. #
  • Just connected my keyboard via #Midi to #animoog on the #ipod touch. WOW! Amazing sounds for $1… #
  • Just added an API to my #sketchup #plugin index: http://t.co/4ICo7kqm
    Give it a try if you are a plugin developer. #
  • Predictions aren't always right: RT @GBAdvisor Energy Nerd: Energy Predictions for 2012 bit.ly/tuauSO #
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  • Haha… fun Google search Easter (rather: Christmas) Egg: https://t.co/YWagnXCu #
  • Watch the #UmassAmherst BCT 540 students break a truss (best part is at the end, of course) – YouTube http://t.co/W0MSsx0Y #
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  • @sketchup #plugin authors: Add yours to the index – it's free:
    http://t.co/rba2h2Nh #
  • Am really impressed with @jetBlue so far. Great service on my flight today. #
  • New community-driven #sketchup plugin index website – submit your plugins (free and commercial) to promote them: http://t.co/rba2h2Nh #
  • Timber bridge conference in April 2012: http://t.co/L7XslcYY #wood #structures #
    • ]]>     http://www.alexschreyer.net/misc/my-last-week-in-tweets-2011-12-18/feed/ 0     Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year 2012! http://www.alexschreyer.net/misc/merry-christmas-and-a-happy-new-year-2012/ http://www.alexschreyer.net/misc/merry-christmas-and-a-happy-new-year-2012/#comments Thu, 15 Dec 2011 12:00:15 +0000 Alex http://www.alexschreyer.net/?p=3369

    Now that the holidays are almost here…

    I wish you all a joyful and peaceful time. Wherever you are and whatever you celebrate, enjoy time with your family, rest, relax, take some time off and recharge. All the best for the new year. See you in 2012!

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  • The tectonics of chinese leftover #food http://t.co/6mxRJN1l #
  • RT @martynday Why use limited locked-in arch BIM model tools that don't talk to one another. MCAD more capable and easier 2 translate. #
  • Largest European #wood dome #structure (120 m span) under construction in Switzerland: Saldome 2 http://t.co/fuEgWFvK #
  • Live view of Saldome 2: http://t.co/YXWa4Gv8 #wood #structure #
  • Although kids are great with iPhones, this is for the smallest ones: Wooden iPhone — http://t.co/1jrwlIQN #
  • Great "real life" #SketchUp examples: Ideas Made Real: a Wine Bar, a Trebuchet, a Skate Park, a Movie Model… http://t.co/Te5Y9U2v #
  • Looks like #tweetdeck finally got an upgrade. Just integrate #linkedin and #googleplus and we're good… #
  • Congrats on creating the Western MA Branch! #USGBC #MA #greenbuilding #LEED http://t.co/2rgMBu8i #
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