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(...) Thanks for the statement Steve. I heard that TLG has a policy of re-training employees that are going to be laid off, is that happening in this situation? The idea being that they can get a better job that the one they lost. Also, can you give (...) (20 years ago, 20-Jun-06, to lugnet.lego)
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(...) Ted, One of the NELUG guys is doing the same thing. When he hear's more he said he'll let me know... Chris (20 years ago, 20-Jun-06, to lugnet.trains)
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We're getting sophisticated with Roman Numerals. Speaking of numerals, this latest installment in the Housewives saga is only 101 pictures long. I've taken into consideration people's social lives and in the interest of attention span am trying to (...) (20 years ago, 20-Jun-06, to lugnet.announce.moc, FTX)
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We're getting sophisticated with Roman Numerals. Speaking of numerals, this latest installment in the Housewives saga is only 101 pictures long. I've taken into consideration people's social lives and in the interest of attention span am trying to (...) (20 years ago, 20-Jun-06, to lugnet.announce.moc, FTX) !
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My two "test" bots keep puling to the right. and the one with the "secret" weapon, can get into a NASTY oscillation where the top heavy portion starts to rock itself to the point of tipping over. anyone else notice similar wired things with there (...) (20 years ago, 20-Jun-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) OK, so I'm a total 9V train noobie, having just gotten some that have not even been run yet... yup, total n00b. But... I've been doing model rail for a long time. Looking at the pictures of train motors (in preparation for DCC surgery...) it (...) (20 years ago, 20-Jun-06, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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I've posted my schematic diagrams of selected NXT items, namely the Light, Sound and Ultrasound sensors and the motor with position feedback. (URL) to Philippe Hurbain for sketching the motor circuit for me to write up. These schematics are (...) (20 years ago, 20-Jun-06, to lugnet.robotics, lugnet.technic, lugnet.cad)
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| | Re: Massive Layoffs At Lego (in Enfield, CT)
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(...) Wow. I heard it first on the local talk/news radio station (WTIC 1080 AM) a few minutes before I dug up the quoted newspaper article. I'd never guess this would become a national story. A bit of digging turned up the press release on the (...) (20 years ago, 20-Jun-06, to lugnet.mediawatch)
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small version (8 meg)-- (URL) version version (17 meg)-- (URL) attempt at an NQC program running on an RCX transmitting to an LDCC enabled RCX. Works rather well. Just have to put more work into it Yes that's lotsa wires--I'll be able to reduce that (...) (20 years ago, 20-Jun-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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As of 9:59 am Pacific Time, this story is on Yahoo's front page. Paul Sinasohn LUGNET #115 (20 years ago, 20-Jun-06, to lugnet.mediawatch)
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(...) i like using he "technicians" from many starwars sets- khaki "jumpsuits" and coveralls, with heads from the Ninja/Samurais, they make good Japanese infantry and pilots (20 years ago, 12-Jun-06, to lugnet.build.military, FTX)
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| | acronym proposal: STEWW, great MOCs by Moko
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Hey all, I was just appreciating these great MOCs by Moko: (URL) (click for the gallery) He includes some detail shots that show the construction, and I was impressed by the intensity of the SNOT. Studs are going in every possible direction - up, (...) (20 years ago, 20-Jun-06, to lugnet.build.schleim, FTX)
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| | Re: Massive Layoffs At Lego (in Enfield, CT)
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(...) That's a big hit for Enfield, a town that enjoyed its close relationship with TLC. Enfield lost molding in 2000 and now is losing packaging. Soon there will be just two buildings left. I grew up in CT, about 13 miles north of "Erector Square" (...) (20 years ago, 20-Jun-06, to lugnet.mediawatch, lugnet.general, FTX)
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I haven't seen much about the new knight's kingdom III set he except a few pics of the new armor and sheilds. I picked up all three new sets yesterday at Toys R Us and I'm pretty impressed. Tho I wish that there were more sets including a small set. (...) (20 years ago, 20-Jun-06, to lugnet.castle)
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(...) Great job Jason! But I have to object to the LEGO Factory's $24.07 CDN price tag especially since it is only $17.40 US (not that it is well priced in its own right), but still... Jude XFUT .loc.ca since I am complaining about the exchange rate (20 years ago, 20-Jun-06, to lugnet.build.sculpture, lugnet.loc.ca, FTX)
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This is the response Consumer Services is giving in response to today’s announcement: “LEGO Group to outsource major parts of its production to Flextronics” Thank you for letting us respond to you regarding our recent announcement about changes in (...) (20 years ago, 20-Jun-06, to lugnet.announce)
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(...) Chris- I've been thinking about finding replacements for the wheel contacts in LEGO train motors. At our May SCLTC event, I spoke with a visitor about the problem. The guys is a mechanical engineer and familiar with motor contacts and (...) (20 years ago, 20-Jun-06, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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(...) Nicely done Jason. Just in time for that day when people go to the States to cross border shop! Calum (20 years ago, 20-Jun-06, to lugnet.build.sculpture, FTX)
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(...) Hello Jason, AWESOME WORK bro! I really like it and especially in a scale easely accessible to everyone. Now, knowing your roots, are you able to do a Swiss flag??? And whithout cheating... LOL Tschüß, JM (...) (20 years ago, 20-Jun-06, to lugnet.build.sculpture, FTX)
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| | Re: Massive Layoffs At Lego (in Enfield, CT)
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After I picked my jaw up off the floor, all I can say is WOW. Not quite what I expected. And it's making me rethink our 'LEGO only store/warehouse' since I can not see how this can do anything but make things even crazier. (20 years ago, 20-Jun-06, to lugnet.mediawatch, lugnet.general)
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