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:) (URL) a lotta Mindstorms! James (23 years ago, 23-Jul-01, to lugnet.mediawatch, lugnet.off-topic.geek)
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(...) I don't believe you in this point. Ok, I have no example from your pages at hand, but if that's the worst of all the models you ever built, I have to say congratulations! (URL)I hope it was featured as an example of how not to build. You are (...) (23 years ago, 23-Jul-01, to lugnet.mediawatch)
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(...) That is REALLY scary, that is about the worst engine I've ever made. Really. I hope it was featured as an example of how not to build. But I am happy, my bullet train made local news on at least one channel... (23 years ago, 23-Jul-01, to lugnet.mediawatch, lugnet.loc.uk, lugnet.technic)
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(...) irritated (...) to (...) Dear Simon, there is nothing you have to apologize for! I think this was a minor harm of my copyright and you have obviously nothing to do with the publishing of the picture. I have no problem with this newsarticle, (...) (23 years ago, 22-Jul-01, to lugnet.mediawatch, lugnet.technic)
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(...) Ben Maybe I should have immediately scotched the suggestion that I the illustration picture came from me when Larry first posted. I didn't send anything visual to New Civil Engineer but I did include the Lugnet URL in the letter. I can only (...) (23 years ago, 22-Jul-01, to lugnet.mediawatch, lugnet.technic)
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(...) Yes it's fine to find your own stuff in a newspaper, but I'm a little irritated to get to know about this on lugnet (linked to this discussion from 1000steine.de). I think it would have been at least a question of politeness to ask me for my (...) (23 years ago, 22-Jul-01, to lugnet.mediawatch, lugnet.loc.uk, lugnet.technic)
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I'm sure somebody's already pointed this out, but the newest issue of Toyfare has a Bionicle cover, a Bionicle article, and an article on Licensed properties they'd like to see Lego produce. Also, the newest issue of Giant Robot (#22) has a 1-page (...) (23 years ago, 22-Jul-01, to lugnet.mediawatch)
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(...) ROSCO (23 years ago, 22-Jul-01, to lugnet.mediawatch, lugnet.loc.uk, lugnet.technic)
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Yay! Well, that's what our local paper's called - "The News". Catchy title, non? Anyway, have a look at this link, on my website: (URL) find my pictures from the South Coast Lego Fest in Gosport (UK), and scans of two newspaper articles following on (...) (23 years ago, 21-Jul-01, to lugnet.general, lugnet.mediawatch, lugnet.loc.uk)
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(...) "Ben" was the crucial hint for Google: (URL) already mounted quite an extensive search before, but couldn't find it. Jürgen "deeply impressed" (23 years ago, 20-Jul-01, to lugnet.mediawatch, lugnet.loc.uk, lugnet.technic)
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(...) I converted it to an 8-1/2" x 11" PDF (369KB) and reposted it at: (URL) letter, great response. -Rob. (23 years ago, 20-Jul-01, to lugnet.mediawatch)
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An excellent letter and that bridge is an excellent example too! Good job! Adrian "Simon Bennett" <simon.bennett@ntlworld.com> wrote in message news:GGrnBz.wF@lugnet.com... (...) (23 years ago, 20-Jul-01, to lugnet.mediawatch, lugnet.loc.uk, lugnet.technic)
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Simon, Great work on getting the letter printed. The consensus that you were able to build among our members helped to make your points clearly. One thing I'd like to suggest is posting the scan as a GIF. You'll see a remarkable reduction in file (...) (23 years ago, 20-Jul-01, to lugnet.mediawatch)
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(...) I Spotlighted it and others ought to as well! Again, thanks for taking this on, it came out great. Is that Ben's bridge? Great choice for an illustrative pic. ++Lar (23 years ago, 20-Jul-01, to lugnet.mediawatch, lugnet.loc.uk, lugnet.technic)
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(...) Simon, That looks great, it looks to be the leading letter in the issue. George (23 years ago, 20-Jul-01, to lugnet.mediawatch, lugnet.loc.uk, lugnet.technic)
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Dear all I have scanned the NCE letters page: (URL) it's so big. Psi (23 years ago, 20-Jul-01, to lugnet.mediawatch, lugnet.loc.uk, lugnet.technic) !!
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(...) No they don't! Unless of course they've actually just BEEN to a show, which was good, which may lead them to use the phrase in this context, "That was a good show, Britney Spears can sure belt out a tune'. Otherwise no :-). Steve I can't wait (...) (23 years ago, 20-Jul-01, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.mediawatch, lugnet.loc.uk)
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what a fantastic bridge. its huge! James "Simon Bennett" <simon.bennett@ntlworld.com> wrote in message news:GGpuHq.MzA@lugnet.com... (...) so (...) one (...) Kroto's (...) (23 years ago, 20-Jul-01, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.mediawatch, lugnet.loc.uk)
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(...) <snip> (...) No, thank YOU for the effort! Well done. Good show. (1) I'm keen to see the scans... 1 - do people say this any more? ++Lar (23 years ago, 20-Jul-01, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.mediawatch, lugnet.loc.uk)
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(...) That's great! I'm happy to see this happen. The letter made some good points and I think it's very convincing. Thanks for going to the trouble to see this through. Lego fans everywhere should be happy. Let us know when you upload the letter. (...) (23 years ago, 19-Jul-01, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.mediawatch, lugnet.loc.uk)
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