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    News Technic Bell-Boeing V-22 Osprey cancelled?

    Drama in the 2020H2 Lego Technic set releases. https://brickset.com/article/52679/technic-bell-boeing-v-22-osprey-cancelled I'd expect this will hit the news in the next couple of days.
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    Ron Graham passed away at the age of 84

    https://www.reddit.com/r/math/comments/hmngx7/ron_graham_passed_away_earlier_this_evening_at/ A Reddit thread is not a best primary source, but it is what it is. Graham's number may not be the biggest any more, but as far as big numbers go, it is the daddy
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    Commonwealth Games 2018 (Gold Coast)

    Is anyone coming to the Gold Coast for the Commonwealth Games? It is almost literally in my backyard (Pool is 500m away, Marathon and Triathlon 150m away). I have to work those 2 weeks, but I am going to a few events.
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    Metal Fueled Ion Drive (Neumann Drive)

    http://honisoit.com/2015/09/university-of-sydney-student-smashes-nasa-record-for-fuel-efficiency-mars-and-back-on-a-tank-of-fuel/ Pretty cool if it works out. Magnesium is pretty common too.
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    Launch News Ariane 5 Flight VA226 with NBN Co 1A and ARSAT-2, September 30, 2015

    In 2010, the Australian Government was due to announce the winner of a tender to give 97% of Australian's Fiber to the Node. There were a number of Tenders of varying quality and detail. What actually transpired is that they announced they were scrapping the tender and forming NBN Co. This...
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    Bug D3D9 VC Texture Issue

    Hi All I have a display in the VC of my tug. The problem is that the texture is not showing up. All that I see is a thin blue line around the edge. The whole display should be that blue colour. Another problem is that the word start is not being shown. Other texts show up, but not Start. I...
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    Problem SCN BEGIN_VC Issue

    With my tug, I now only have a VC. The problem is when saving a scenario, a BEGIN_VC END_VC tag is put into the scn. When this scn is reloaded, the tug doesn't loading into the VC. F8 needs to be pressed before the VC loads. I have checked a few other vessels, and they deal with the BEGIN_VC...
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    Project Cargo Operations

    From the feedback of the Cargo Trailers thread, I am proud to present my next project: Cargo Operations This will be a generic class that like UCGO, will allow cargo transportation with a mesh and a config file. I went down this route so that many different mesh makers can participate. The...
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    Idea Cargo Trailers

    Those of you that have followed the development of my aircraft tug would know that I managed to get a pretty good simulation of the towing action. I am wondering if others would like a) A generic class that allows multiple trailers and/or b) An articulated truck for carrying cargo? I don't...
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    Problem D3D9 HUD Sketchpad Issue

    I am having an issue with the HUD on my Aircraft Tug. It works well in the default in-line client, however when I move to the D3D9 client, the pens don't work correctly. I am not sure what the exact issue is though. Any help would be appreciated. D3D9: In-Line: Code: bool...
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    Australia vs England

    The first match of an 8 month Australia vs England sporting contest is about to start. We have the Rugby Union first up followed by The Ashes (Cricket) in England followed by The Ashes in Australia. Obviously the overall winner will be the one that wins at least 2 of the 3. ---------- Post...
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    O-F Webcomic #3

    Any persons depicted here are normally based on real O-F members. If you want your likeness removed, please PM or email me. No offense is intended, but if you have a complaint, please PM or email me. LEGO® is a registered trademark of the LEGO® Group of companies, which does not sponsor...
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    O-F Webcomic #2

    Any persons depicted here are normally based on real O-F members. If you want your likeness removed, please PM or email me. No offense is intended, but if you have a complaint, please PM or email me. LEGO® is a registered trademark of the LEGO® Group of companies, which does not sponsor...
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    O-F Webcomic #1

    Any persons depicted here are normally based on real O-F members. If you want your likeness removed, please PM or email me. No offense is intended, but if you have a complaint, please PM or email me. LEGO® is a registered trademark of the LEGO® Group of companies, which does not sponsor...
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    Simcity 5

    Here I have outlined some musings on the upcoming Simcity game. All this is based on publicly available information and a few assumptions. The Good Curvy Roads and Bridges (Yes Bridges). The grid is gone but there is still tools that allow grid cities to be made and optimised road placement...
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    Lego Space/Orbiter Comic

    Since OFMM is down the toilet, I am wondering if there is any interest in me creating a comic series detailing various events on the forum/space/world? I do have some spare time now but don't be surprised if it ends abruptly for no reason ;) Ideas are welcome.
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    OFMM Webcomic #6

    Any persons depicted here are normally based on real O-F members. If you want your likeness removed, please PM or email me. No offence is intended, but if you have a complaint, please PM or email me. LEGO® is a registered trademark of the LEGO® Group of companies, which does not sponsor...
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    OFMM Webcomic #5

    Any persons depicted here are normally based on real O-F members. If you want your likeness removed, please PM or email me. No offence is intended, but if you have a complaint, please PM or email me. LEGO® is a registered trademark of the LEGO® Group of companies, which does not sponsor...
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    Lego Technic Testing 2012

    Hi All My Final Report into the strength of Lego Technic. I hope you enjoy reading it. http://dl.dropbox.com/u/3550991/LegoTesting%202012.pdf
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    OFMM Webcomic #4

    Any persons depicted here are normally based on real O-F members. If you want your likeness removed, please PM or email me. No offence is intended, but if you have a complaint, please PM or email me. LEGO® is a registered trademark of the LEGO® Group of companies, which does not sponsor...
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