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(...) I'm all pro-TLC, but a company does not have the right to dictate how people speak. I type LEGO bricks and LEGO creations (for the most part), 'cause I appreciate the brick. That said, it's not grammatically wrong for my nephew to say (or (...) (18 years ago, 25-Oct-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Thanks. (18 years ago, 25-Oct-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Hi, (...) You can check this document : (URL) precisely, I quote : If the LEGO trademark is used at all, it should always be used as an adjective, not as a noun. For example, say "MODELS BUILT OF LEGO BRICKS". Never say "MODELS BUILT OF (...) (18 years ago, 25-Oct-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) The Lego company asks that we use 'Lego' as a modifier, as in 'Lego piece' or 'Lego set'. Instead of "look at my lego sculpture', 'or sculpture made of Legos' one should say 'look at my sculpture made of Lego parts'. This supposedly will keep (...) (18 years ago, 25-Oct-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Sorry. I didn't mean to start a debate. I thought this was black & white. I didn't think there was a grey area. If both are incorrect, is there a 'correct'? Steve (18 years ago, 25-Oct-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) How about ones is it ok to have ones? Derek (18 years ago, 25-Oct-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Neither is correct. Both are equally incorrect. And it doesn't matter to anybody except those who think that 'Lego' is the only correct way to say it. (18 years ago, 25-Oct-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I'm not lazy - just anal and particular :) I would say two cream or two sugar, implying two measures of cream or two measures of sugar. Cream and sugar can not be pluralized (in this context) as they are effectively unit-less. You could say (...) (18 years ago, 24-Oct-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) My 4 year old did that. It took me 10 minutes to clean him up. (...) Speaking of foreign languages, I would expect you to say "... two creamS and two sugarS..." Is what you said correct, or were you just lazy? Just curious, because us sloppy (...) (18 years ago, 24-Oct-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Hahahaha! Almost blew a double double through my nose reading that one! -Rob A> (FYI a "double double" is a Canadian word meaning a coffee with two cream and two sugar in it) (Also FYI - I take my coffee like my life, dark and bitter. The (...) (18 years ago, 24-Oct-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Thanks for that addition Derek. One issue with high angular velocities is stalling. To get the high RPM you tend to need lots of gearing, and starting out can be a pig. Ideally, a high speed flywheel behind a CVT should work great, but I (...) (18 years ago, 24-Oct-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) (URL) /ˈdæpər/ Pronunciation Key - Show Spelled Pronunciation[dap-er] Pronunciation Key - Show IPA Pronunciation –adjective 1. neat; trim; smart: He looked very dapper in his new suit. :) Dave K (18 years ago, 24-Oct-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Angular momentum plays a big role in flywheel design as well. So you can bring velocity into it. You can add a small, light, fast flywheel, and a large, heavy, slow flywheel to your options. Also flywheels don't have to be circular and they (...) (18 years ago, 24-Oct-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Dapper. I don't speak Canadian. Is that another word for fat? :) Thanks Steve (18 years ago, 24-Oct-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) That's a tall order. If you want the math for the moment of inertia of a rotating object, here is the wikipedia article: (URL) (hehe) Bottom line is a flywheel is more effective when its inertia is larger (mass is further from the center of (...) (18 years ago, 24-Oct-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) It will be mid June-ish when I'm driving back. I'll let you know as plans progress, but it would be very cool to visit in your neck of the woods. Derek (18 years ago, 24-Oct-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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So I'm goofing around with pneumatics--bouught the bits 'n pieces over the years thinking that i was going to do something 'wonderful' with 'em. Well, since LOR couldn't get moving properly, and I couldn't get the GBC 'vacuu-sucker' going properly, (...) (18 years ago, 24-Oct-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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In lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, Patrick Bégin wrote: <snip> (...) time he's on the telly!! Dave K (18 years ago, 24-Oct-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Here is the one I'm NOT using. Is is just too flimsy and unbalanced. (URL) I do like the pen gripper I came up with, the way I attached the tread pieces to the cart, and the non-gratuitous use of old blue tracks... Full folder post mod here: (URL) (...) (18 years ago, 24-Oct-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) You're welcome to stop by & stay over, if you wish. I live about an hour from Indy. Steve (18 years ago, 23-Oct-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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