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(...) Does God have a name for God? follow up in off-topic.debate if you dare... My example (perhaps a bad one) aimed to show how a proper noun in the singular describes something quite differently from a common noun in the plural, or used (...) (25 years ago, 29-Mar-01, to lugnet.general, lugnet.loc.us.tx, lugnet.off-topic.clone-brands)
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| | Re: 20 Years of TLC's Frustration with "LEGOS"
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(...) Actually, gods exsisted long before your "God" who, when you think about it, stole the term. I personally don't think lego has anything to worry about. I mean, Megabloks? I wouldn't be all that scared if was them. (25 years ago, 29-Mar-01, to lugnet.general, lugnet.loc.us.tx, lugnet.off-topic.clone-brands)
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| | Re: 20 Years of TLC's Frustration with "LEGOS"
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(...) Lego/Legos creates brand dilution too, particularly in the usage "I bought these MegaBlok legos because they were cheaper, and fit with other legos." Think about God/gods. You talk about God, you're talking about the One Almighty. You talk (...) (25 years ago, 29-Mar-01, to lugnet.general, lugnet.loc.us.tx, lugnet.off-topic.clone-brands)
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| | Re: 20 Years of TLC's Frustration with "LEGOS"
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(...) It's the same story in much of Canada. I suppose it could be called "brand dilution" but it's somewhat inevitable if you're the most recognized brand. And it could be a good thing, I think. LEGO claims to be gunning for that title now... (...) (25 years ago, 29-Mar-01, to lugnet.general, lugnet.loc.us.tx)
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| | Re: 20 Years of TLC's Frustration with "LEGOS"
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(...) Having pretty much grown up in Texas, I can relate to David's comments. I don't think I've ever asked for a facial tissue, it's always been a Kleenex regardless of the actual brand. It very well may be a regioinal faux pas. Build on! Karl (...) (25 years ago, 27-Mar-01, to lugnet.general, lugnet.loc.us.tx)
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| | Re: 20 Years of TLC's Frustration with "LEGOS"
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(...) Yeah, this is important for them to protect their trademark. If "Legos" becomes synonymous with plastic building blocks according to a judge somewhere, then people would be able to buy Megablok legos, etc. I have a bad habit of offending them (...) (25 years ago, 26-Mar-01, to lugnet.general, lugnet.loc.us.tx)
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| | Re: Alpha Team
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The TRU here in Binghamton had them all too. I only got the Demolition team for the launchers and the worm gear box. ;) -- Kenneth A. Drumm Ph.D. "D M Garcia" <dmglego@yahoo.com> wrote in message news:GA070z.2rL@lugnet.com... (...) (25 years ago, 11-Mar-01, to lugnet.loc.us.tx, lugnet.loc.us.tx.ama, lugnet.year.2001)
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Found the whole collection at TRU today in Amarillo -- D M Garcia (25 years ago, 10-Mar-01, to lugnet.loc.us.tx, lugnet.loc.us.tx.ama, lugnet.year.2001)
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| | San Antonio
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Are there any Lego Nuts or Lego groups in San Antonio? I just moved here. Ciao! (26 years ago, 17-Aug-00, to lugnet.loc.us.tx)
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| | Re: Whats TEXLUG? was:(Re: Shell ???)
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(...) Well dreams are great. You definitly should advertise it more though. Adding the Local Texas group is a start. I know there are a few folks in Austin and probably a few in the DFW area too. (...) Heres a link to the Map. (URL) development (...) (26 years ago, 27-Jul-00, to lugnet.org.us, lugnet.loc.us.tx)
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| | Re: Whats TEXLUG? was:(Re: Shell ???)
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(...) set (...) Group. So far it has one "member" - me! I meet with myself often regarding TEXLUG. :-) Actually since it's just a dream at this point, there haven't been any meetings. My vision is to create a Lone Star state-wide user group. A group (...) (26 years ago, 27-Jul-00, to lugnet.org.us, lugnet.loc.us.tx)
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| | Might be moving down to TX soon...
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Hi all, Just was wondering if anyone lives near College Station, by TAMU...I might need someone to visit with and trade parts when I head down for grad school next fall... Carrie (26 years ago, 24-Jun-00, to lugnet.loc.us.tx)
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| | Re: Linux Expo 2000 (Austin, TX) - Linux and Lego Robotics?
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[Forwarding a copy to .loc.us.tx.aus & .loc.us.tx --Todd] (...) (26 years ago, 23-Jan-00, to lugnet.loc.us.tx.aus, lugnet.loc.us.tx)
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| | Re: Potential garage sale
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(...) (26 years ago, 21-Jan-00, to lugnet.loc.us.tx.wac, lugnet.loc.us.tx)
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I found this ad which may be of interest to you Texas locals: MULTIFAMILY GARAGE sale; Saturday, January 22, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.. 2031 Elk Road. Washer, dryer, 3-D video game system, Sony playstation, Sega Genesis, furniture rugs, legos, clothes, adult, (...) (26 years ago, 21-Jan-00, to lugnet.loc.us.tx.wac, lugnet.loc.us.tx)
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| | Re: H-Town has 'Em!
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After posting my negative thoughts, I ran out to TRU (among others) and hit the JACKPOT!! Sort of. I saw all of the new (not July or May) sets. The only ones missing were the B-Wing and Slave 1. I plan on buying TONS of the Flash Speeder for the (...) (26 years ago, 23-Dec-99, to lugnet.admin.general, lugnet.loc.us.tx, lugnet.loc.us.tx.ama, lugnet.starwars)
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| | 2000 Sets at local Targets
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Its all in the subject line. I haven't seen the B-wing yet, but i did pick up an A-wing and Gian Speeder. No gungan set for me though. I'll check the Walmart of of 183 in North Austin later. Pat J (26 years ago, 17-Dec-99, to lugnet.loc.us.tx)
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| | Re: No 2000 stuff yet
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I grew up in Crocker Highlands, on Sunnyhills Rd. One of the last nice neighborhoods in O-town. Were you live is just not safe. I have been jumped, chased, beaten, and robbed while just traveling through that area to get to school or summer jobs. As (...) (26 years ago, 15-Dec-99, to lugnet.loc.us.tx)
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| | Re: No 2000 stuff yet
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Man, after reading Richards last post, I almost feel bad posting... As of yesterday, we still do not have them in Amarillo... ---D M Garcia (URL) (26 years ago, 14-Dec-99, to lugnet.loc.us.tx)
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| | Re: No 2000 stuff yet
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(...) This may be the wrong week to ask me this... ...the other day some kids were getting their jollies breaking out my windows with stones as large as an adult's fist, when I went downstairs to capture the culprits (being home at the time), a near (...) (26 years ago, 13-Dec-99, to lugnet.loc.us.tx)
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