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(...) Ummmm Calum, is that secret new white or what??? because Dave called white already... (URL) you guys need a secretary... to keep all your committee work in order... (its a joke) But anyhow, I couldn't resist. Chris - Black Janey - Red Ivan - (...) (19 years ago, 18-Sep-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) MPEG2 is the way to go. ATSC is defined on MPEG2, which means that every future forward TV system for the next several years will be able to decode MPEG2 somehow, since the ATSC SD and HD standard requires it. 25 mbit consumer DV to MPEG2 (...) (19 years ago, 18-Sep-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Calum - White Calum (19 years ago, 18-Sep-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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In lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, Chris Magno wrote: <snip> (...) As I stated at dinner, I'm asking for white, and I'm naming my 'bot 'Randi'--Randi Robot,,, <insert music here--boom cha-cha-chaka...> I'll have some moc-ups done soon to hoipefully better (...) (19 years ago, 17-Sep-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I call Medium Blue (color # 102) for my bricks (not balls). This is gonna be fun. John (19 years ago, 17-Sep-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) hhmmmmm. Call me dense but I don't get it. Is there some sort of communication (IR) that the bots need to use? Or is this supposed to be a mechanical type affair? I would assume that two bots would have to "come together" somehow but can't (...) (19 years ago, 17-Sep-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) How will the robots be able to find each other? Are we gona use light sensors or lights to show where the "hopper" is? I call YELLOW. Can we use different tiles because I dont think that I have enough tiles of any colour? (Unless someone can (...) (19 years ago, 17-Sep-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) This should be a nice game to help get more beginners into the group. Instead of a 2x4 brick, could people use 3 2x4 plates? That will greatly expand the number of possible colors. Have fun. Steve (19 years ago, 17-Sep-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) hummmm we should discuss multiple entries... is this allowed??? i mean if you build 2 or more bots... then in theory you have a better chance of getting YOUR bots to mate... OK. how about a no in breeding rule???? thoughts? Chris (19 years ago, 17-Sep-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I only hope that your bot full of red bricks won't resemble the "Sanitron Party Liner" - eeeeww, certainly dont want any of THAT in my hopper!! :-P I CALL BLUE!!. (19 years ago, 17-Sep-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Calum very kindly lent me his Digital 8 camera so I can convert my old Hi8 collection to digital. My plan is to archive anything important in raw DV for future editing. But it's too much work and will take too much time to archive everything that (...) (19 years ago, 17-Sep-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) ACTUALLY, this will be a nice simple way to "register" your willingness to enter this contest. IF you want to play, call your colour, and mail or post it here. if you DONT, or just show up on the day, you might be stuck with some UGLY assigned (...) (19 years ago, 17-Sep-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Oh, oh, oh... I call ....... (duh!) RED!!! Janey "Red Brick" (19 years ago, 17-Sep-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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well, dinner was a real fun time. there were robots, and lively conversation, and comments, and smack, and... oh ya, food. the waitress was a real sullen hottie as well. We have decided on a game. ---...---the game-------- Titled: The Mating Game (...) (19 years ago, 17-Sep-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Sorry I can't make it tonight. Hope y'all have a real good time :) -Rob A> (19 years ago, 16-Sep-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I had a Civic LX for 11 years before getting the element. It wasn't as sporty as other Civic models, but it was fun, quick and cheap on gas. I had a lot of fun with it, but ultimately it wasn't meeting my needs. Plus it was 11 years old. I (...) (19 years ago, 15-Sep-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Wow, I'm almost in the exact same boat as you! I went from a '97 Integra GSR (late teens, early 20s) to a '97 Pathfinder myself. Now I drive a '05 Pilot (late 20s). While the SUV is great for moving stuff (i.e. LEGO) around, I do miss the (...) (19 years ago, 15-Sep-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) John sums it up pretty nicely. You do NOT want to shove 4 people in the RSX. Also, keep in mind that the RSX-S ONLY comes in manual transmission. With that said, the Acura's gearbox is silky smooth. Once you've experienced that, you won't want (...) (19 years ago, 15-Sep-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Not to intrude, but before I moved into my '96 Pathfinder in 2000, I had an '02 Civic hatchback for 3 wonderful years. I miss the feeling of zipping around traffic and hugging the ground, as well as filling the tank for less than $15 (USD). (...) (19 years ago, 15-Sep-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) The RSX is a sporty / sports car 3-door hatchback The Mazda 6 is a practical sporty 4-door sedan, or 5-door hatchback. Mazda 3 is a good mix between both cars - size of the RSX, but 4-seater practicality of the 6 (don't listen to Calum). And (...) (19 years ago, 15-Sep-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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