Last updated: August 21, 2024

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  • Projects Overview
  • Automotive
    • Overview & History
    • My 'Street' Cars
      • 1968 Chevrolet Belair (owned 1981)
      • 1983 VW Rabbit GTI -120hp (owned 1983-1987)
      • Project Ultimate 83 GTI - 240hp+ (owned 2012-2019)
        • Overview, Goals & Specs
        • The Ultimate 83 GTI Summary
        • Initial State of the Project Car
        • Chassis Fabrication
        • Bodywork & Paint
        • Suspension, Steering, & Braking Systems
        • Engine, Oiling, Cooling, Transmission & Exhaust Systems
        • Electrical, A/C & Fuel Systems
        • Interior
        • Performance
        • Final Street Trim Conversion
        • VW Vortex Thread on this Project
        • Videos
          • Video # 001-049 (Feb 2013 - May 2014)
          • Video # 050-099 (July 2014 - Sept 2015)
          • Video # 100-149 (Sept 2015 - May 2017)
          • Video # 150-181 (May 2017 - Dec 2019)
      • 1987 Ford Mustang LX 5.0 -338hp (owned 1987-1990)
      • 1987 Mercury Markur (owned 1990-1992)
      • 1994 Toyota Supra Twin Turbo - 415hp (owned 1993-1995)
      • 1995 BMW/Dinan 540i - 438hp (owned 1995-2000)
      • 2000 Mercedes Benz E55 - 349hp (owned 2000-2004)
      • 2004 Mercedes Benz E55 - 505hp (owned 2004-2005)
      • 2005 Honda Accord Hybrid - 255hp (owned 2005-2009)
      • 2010 Toyota Prius Hybrid (owned 2009 - 2012)
      • 2013 Toyota Prius Plug-in Hybrid (owned 2012 - Present)
      • 2018 Audi A3 Etron (owned 2017-2021)
      • 2021 Tesla Model 3 Performance -480hp (owned 2021-present)
    • My Race Cars
      • 1983 VW Rabbit GTI (120hp - autoslalom)
      • Project Ultimate 83 GTI (240hp+ - street/strip/road racing)
        • Overview, Goals & Specs
        • The Ultimate 83 GTI Summary
        • Initial State of the Project Car
        • Chassis Fabrication
        • Bodywork & Paint
        • Engine, Oiling, Cooling, Transmission & Exhaust Systems
        • Suspension, Steering & Braking Systems
        • Electrical, A/C & Fuel Systems
        • Interior
        • Performance
        • Final Street Trim Conversion
        • VW Vortex thread on this Project
        • Videos
          • Video # 001-049 (Feb 2013 - May 2014)
          • Video # 050-099 (July 2014 - Sept 2015)
          • Video # 100-149 (Sept 2015 - May 2017)
          • Video # 149-181 (Sept 2015 - May 2017)
      • 1987 Ford Mustang LX 5.0 (338hp - road and drag racing)
      • 1967 Chevelle Chevelle SS396 (1400hp - drag racing)
        • Overview & History
        • Photo Album
        • Racing & Development Diary
        • Videos
      • 2001 Chevrolet S-10 (1340hp - drag racing)
      • 2014 Radical SR8-RX (430hp/1400lbs - circuit racing)
        • 2014 SR8-RX Intro
        • 2014 SR8-RX Project Photos
        • 2014 SR8-RX Videos
        • Radical SR3 & SR8 Technical Documents
    • Inspirational Cars Throughout History
  • Electronics, Audio & Computing
    • Audio/Stereo Systems (1960s-present)
    • Electronics Projects (1970s-present)
    • Studio Monitors (1977-78)
    • Altec 604 Studio Monitors (2016-2020)
    • ADS L710 Speakers (1980-present)
    • Computing & Mobile Devices (1970s-1990s)
  • Music
    • Overview & History
    • Bands and Groups
    • Recording Projects
      • CYMC - Summer Music from Courtenay '74 LP
      • Queen's University Dixieland Jazz Band (1980)
      • Queen's University Electronic Compositions (1982)
      • Andrew Atkins Unplugged CD (1986/1998)
      • Some Childhood Memories - Musical Influences (1960s/70s/2001)
      • Point Grey Green Room Gang Music (1970s/2002)
      • Tom Urban - Gone to Burlington CD (1988/2006)
      • McGill University - My Fur Lady LP/CD (1957/2006)
      • Andrew Atkins Redux CD & music video (2008)
  • Science and History
    • Overview/History
    • Astronomy - observing the universe from my backyard
    • Physical Cosmology - studing very big things
    • Particle Physics - studing very small things
    • Neurobiology - origins of human consciousness, thought and emotions
    • Neuropsychology - how and why we think and act as we do
    • Early Human History - our evolutionary roots
    • Origins of Religion & Culture - our belief systems
    • Environmentalism - striving to protect our children's future
  • Fitness, Health & Wellness
    • Overview & History
    • Weight Lifting
    • Running
    • Mountain & Road Biking
    • Diet, Body Composition & Training Tips
    • Medical Conditions
      • Overview & History
      • Dandruff/Itchy Scalp
      • Torn Medial Meniscus (left knee)
      • L4-5, L5-S1 Disk Damage (lower back)
      • L4-5, L5-S1 Spinal fusion Surgery
      • Acid Reflux (heart burn)
      • Stress Management
      • Hair Loss
  • Special Events & Projects
    • A Summary of my Personal Projects over the Years
    • Point Grey Green Room Gang Musical Reunion (2002)
    • Tapes: Point Grey Green Room Gang Music (1973-1977)
    • My 1st Book: Some Childhood Memories (2001)
    • CDs: Some Childhood Memories (2001)
    • Andrew Atkins Redux: CD & music video (2008)
    • My 2nd Book: Camp Deka History (2008)
    • Camp Deka History Website (2009)
    • My 3rd Book: 321 Launch - Transitioning from Highschool to Independence (2010)
  • Personal Press
• Business Archives
  • Business Overview
  • Turnium Technology Group (2019-2024): Software-defined networking
  • ScaleUP Ventures (2016-2019): VC investing
  • Mobidia, Inc/App Annie (2008-2016): Mobile app analytics
    • Company Overview
    • Original Web Site from 2015
    • Press Coverage & Reports
    • Part 1 - DMP Network Optimization
    • Part 2 - Mobile App Analytics
  • Intrinsyc Software (1996-2006): Mobility software and services
    • Overview & History
    • Analyst Research Coverage
    • Press Releases
    • Presentations, Business Plans and Securities Filings
    • Corporate Annual Reports
    • Product Brochures
    • Press Coverage
    • Interviews - TV, Radio, and Web
    • Awards
    • Corporate Event Videos
    • Stock Trading Data
    • Photo Gallery
    • Corporate Event and Rock Music Videos
  • Consequent Technologies (2002-2003): Remote management of embedded devices
    • Overview & History
    • Business Plan
  • PCS Wireless (1993-1996): Distributed cellular basestation antennas
    • Overview & History
    • Analyst Research
    • Business Plans and Presentations
    • Press Coverage & Stock Trading Data
    • New Releases
    • Product Brochures and Company Photos
  • Nexus Engineering (1991-1992): Digital video over cable-TV
  • Motorola/MDI (1989-1991): Mobile data devices
  • Integra Systems/Canysco (1985-1989): POS terminals & transaction processing
  • More Employment History (1972-1984)
  • Performance Solutions - my sole proprietorship (1982-1993)
  • Business Community Involvement
  • Press
    • Mobidia
    • Intrinsyc Software
    • PCS Wireless
    • Integra Systems

Personal Press Coverage
Newspaper Articles

 

BC Business - November 2007

When is the right time to retire?

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Business in Vancouver - January 1, 2001

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Courier - August 20, 1985

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Courier - May 10, 1979

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Courier - September 28, 1975

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Courier - December 6, 1973

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Courier - October 1973

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Comox District Free Press - August 15, 1973

 

 

 

 

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