Extremely busy, in a good way

OK, time to update my blog, wow, where to start. I guess a bullet point approach will be the most effective.

• Yesterday Autodesk released Inventor Fusion to the public as a technology preview 1. History based and direct edit 3D modeling together. I like what I have seen so far. I will be doing a full analysis in a future post.
• Starting to build a business portfolio of my education, skills, business capability, goals, and future plans.
• Learning how Twitter is taking over the world, one text message at a time. I have it configured with Tweetdeck, an Adobe AIR application and its easy to see the power of this little app.
• Planning next venture to San Diego, and setting up meetings for when I am there. This is proving to be a lengthy process.
• Sorting and preparing unneeded items to sell on craigslist as general household cleanup, adding to our new minimalist approach to life. I have always hated having too much stuff, it’s always in the way of finding what you really need, and a distraction from what is really important.
• Trying to find a better way to have unified communications with the extended family that is easy enough for those not as tech savvy as most, but powerful enough to communicate in real time across the country. – Enter Twitter.
• Building a static .htm page for non-techy family of links to family members sites, blogs, etc. Trying to make it somewhat visually appealing. Like something designed in Infragistics, just as a simple static page.
• Working with Vyatta Open Source software for networking equipment. Powerful Debian Linux based tools to compete with propriatory software from Cisco, Juniper and others.
• Using Songbird. The ultimate iTunes replacement, and is completely Open Source. Uses shoutcast and last fm radio, has a coverflow like interface add-on, and plays most formats.
• I have downloaded, but not yet installed Dropbox. A universal sync tool for all platforms.
• Still looking for work while I continue research, and increasing my knowledge of tech, and networking skills. Applying these skills in many different fields from Automotive OEM and aftermarket to healthcare. I know I will be a huge asset to a wide variety of companies, simply finding the right one will take some time. Using my project management skills, and searching in Michigan and California, I feel that the right opportunity is right around the corner. If that is the reason you have visited my blog, take a look at my LinkedIn profile here.
• And finally I am planning a post about diesel 2010 emissions, DPFs, SCR, and who is doing what to comply. I hope to have it done soon.