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K, that caught me completely off guard. An absolute stunning event, and the West Wing still holds no punches. Now friends, in the 'old days' when Babylon 5 was still in production, I frequently surfed the rudimentary internets of the time to find (...) (21 years ago, 7-Apr-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I think I've decided just to use different colors instead of worrying about rendering black. I'll be easier to make it more photo-realistic this way. --Bram (21 years ago, 7-Apr-05, to lugnet.cad.ray, FTX)
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(...) as you don't mix the two, it won't be any problem, and even if you do, it's not that much difference to lose sleep over. Frank (21 years ago, 7-Apr-05, to lugnet.pirates)
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(...) I've had some success with black parts and radiosity. You can view the results (URL) here> and let me know if you think the radiosity settings that I used would be helpful. Forgive me for inserting unofficial elements into the conversation, (...) (21 years ago, 7-Apr-05, to lugnet.cad.ray, FTX)
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(...) Right...I was just wondering if anyone had particular settings they used in POV-Ray that worked well. Otherwise it's just that much trial and error on my part, which is really slow when you're using radiosity. --Bram (21 years ago, 7-Apr-05, to lugnet.cad.ray, FTX)
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| | Re: This would work
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(...) The rear-end design is the best. It would work in case anyone wanted to build a 2005 Mustang which has solid rear suspension. (URL) (21 years ago, 7-Apr-05, to lugnet.technic)
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| | Re: The Brick Testament: Judge Deborah
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In lugnet.announce.moc, Brendan Powell Smith wrote: (2 URLs) I don't reply each time you announce, but I always look forward to each new chapter you produce. I always share with friends and family- sometimes it leads to a laugh and sometimes a deep (...) (21 years ago, 7-Apr-05, to lugnet.build.ancient, FTX)
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MichLTC is going to setup a 15'x15' train/town display at the Chicago House of Bricks. Expect to see Larry P's (URL) Super Chief Project>, Jason Spears' (URL) Hotel>, Chris Leach's (URL) red factory> and much more. Hope to see many of you there! (...) (21 years ago, 7-Apr-05, to lugnet.org.us.michlug, lugnet.events.houseofbricks, lugnet.trains, lugnet.loc.us.mi, lugnet.loc.us.il, FTX)
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| | US and Canada S@H Specials, Apr 6 - Apr 12, 2005
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(URL) (hit 1 when the recording starts, then hit 1 again when the S@H Specials recording starts, to skip the listings and get to a representative) Star Wars 4480 Jabba's Palace 29.99 15.00 4501 Mos Eisley Cantina 29.99 15.00 Duplo 2738 Duplo Trian (...) (21 years ago, 7-Apr-05, to lugnet.market.shopping, lugnet.announce.lsahs)
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| | Re: LEGO reports improved financial results
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(...) The BBC is not exactly positive either. (URL) I guess it depends on what the percieved improvement is rather than the current status. I guess one thing LEGO really suffer for is that they can't shift their manufacture around much like other (...) (21 years ago, 7-Apr-05, to lugnet.lego, FTX)
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(...) It was interesting to note that other Google alerts that I got yesterday gave links to stories that were more like what you describe above. I guess it might be all in how you interpret the numbers. Although things may still not be fantastic, (...) (21 years ago, 7-Apr-05, to lugnet.lego)
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| | Re: What's up with the Wal*mart Lego selection?
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(...) Same here in Charleston, SC. However, Target still has an excellent LEGO selection and while they're not as widespread as WalMart, they seem to have a few stores in every region (I'm not sure about the Boone area though). -Orion (21 years ago, 7-Apr-05, to lugnet.general)
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(...) FWIW, my local Wal*Mart (western PA) just added a bunch of Star Wars EPIII stuff to its LEGO aisle, while the MegaBloks inventory has remained about the same for several months. I know that MegaBloks has new sets coming out within a month or (...) (21 years ago, 7-Apr-05, to lugnet.general)
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(...) It's a nationwide trend, from what I've heard. WalMart has been gradually favoring MegaBloks for various reasons, and not purchasing as much Lego. Mainly, I think it's due to WalMart's analysis software which helps them predict what will sell (...) (21 years ago, 7-Apr-05, to lugnet.general)
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(...) I find the same thing here in Vermont. It's getting to the point where it's almost impossible to buy Lego retail. WalMart had a few Duplo tubs and Bionicle, and then the rest of the "Lego" aisle was full of MegaBloks. Same story at K-Mart. At (...) (21 years ago, 7-Apr-05, to lugnet.general)
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| | Re: questions
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(...) No, that would be perfectly fine. Currently I'm not sure what is formally scheduled for the morning hours of Friday, but due to the nature of the GBC, modules can (& will) be added anytime they come in. Detailed schedules have not yet been (...) (21 years ago, 7-Apr-05, to lugnet.events.houseofbricks)
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| | Re: Raytracing a primarily black model
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(...) Hi Bram, I'm not much of a ray tracing expert, but this is an issue that even LEGO has addressed. When I look at building instructions by LEGO, they translate black parts to a dark gray, almost the same color as the original dark gray. Many (...) (21 years ago, 7-Apr-05, to lugnet.cad.ray, FTX)
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I live in a small town in western North Carolina and I often travel to nearby towns and cities to look for deals on Lego in places like Wal*mart. Lately, I've noticed a disturbing trend. The stores in the following cities have *very little* Lego on (...) (21 years ago, 7-Apr-05, to lugnet.general)
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you can use omniwheels, like the ones from Charmed Labs: (URL) only sell the single-row ones, but the double-row ones ((URL) can be adapted to Lego robots quite easily. You can also combine two single-row ones to work like a double, but it's a bit (...) (21 years ago, 7-Apr-05, to lugnet.robotics)
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(...) It was in all the Danish news yesterday - but not as a positive story, but as a very negative story with the headlights: LEGO struggling for survival, LEGO will close down factories in Denmark, Switzerland and USA and move production to China, (...) (21 years ago, 7-Apr-05, to lugnet.lego)
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