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Amnesia10
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Yes having lived through a period when computer viruses were spread by floppies, yes I do agree. 
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lumbthelesser
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Dammit. Had just got to this thread to post that video. 
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Sun Oct 02, 2011 12:43 pm |
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Linux_User
I haven't seen my friends in so long
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Spreadie
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Sorry, I just had to post this. 
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pcernie
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Tue Oct 11, 2011 10:23 pm |
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lumbthelesser
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And continuing the 'star wars related dogs' theme... 
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Wed Oct 12, 2011 1:31 pm |
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jonbwfc
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The wookie one is fine but that's.. a bit wrong.
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belchingmatt
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If one is diving so close to the limits that +/- 1% will make a difference then the error has already been made.
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Wed Oct 12, 2011 9:38 pm |
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belchingmatt
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_________________ Dive like a fish, drink like a fish!
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If one is diving so close to the limits that +/- 1% will make a difference then the error has already been made.
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Sun Nov 06, 2011 3:35 pm |
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JJW009
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I find it truly disturbing that they've received death threats. Surely sending the animal to the knackers yard would have been just as undignified, as if the dead horse even cared about such things?
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ProfessorF
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Can't be bothered to find and post it, but a 'Look at me, I'm an attention whore' pic would seem apt.
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ProfessorF
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http://www.carbonfibergear.com/star-wars-fans-carbon-fiber-enthusiasts-carbon-fiber-stormtroopers/ |  |  |  | Quote: Leonard Carson, an engineering technician for San Diego Composites, had been toying around with this idea of a carbon fiber Stormtrooper for a long time. He finally convinced three of his engineering co-workers to jump on board with turning this carbon fiber idea, into a carbon fiber reality. Being the huge Star War fans that they are, and often working with the material for their composites company, I’d have to guess not too much convincing was necessary.
And so the thought process began. There was a lot to consider for this project, especially cost. We all know how pricey our precious carbon fiber material can be. Other than that, the four troopers needed to think about the most logical tooling, finishing and best processes to use. They used all Grade A materials from a local supplier, and their employer, San Diego Composites, donated some resources to the project as well.
The President at their company, San Diego Composites, actually loved this idea and was extremely supportive of the entire project. Leonard said, “He actually wants one to display in our lobby! After the last finished part we talked to him about how much time and money we’ve spent and he did a cost calculation according to our company’s standards. He came up with the cost to cover the time and materials, tooling and 4 complete suits. We’re lucky he didn’t do the calculations ahead of time haha.. we never would’ve started.” While we can’t say the actual amount that was been spent to produce these suits, lets just say you can optionally purchase a pretty nice car as an alternative.
Browse below to see the final result. You can tell these guys had a great time showing off their work! |  |  |  |  |

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pcernie
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'Hello, I represent George Lucas...'
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jonbwfc
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Can I just suggest people get hold of the DVD/BR pack of the third series of the 'Clone Wars' cartoon? If you can get past the fact it's animation, it's about the best Star Wars I've seen in years. It's taken a couple of series for them to gain the confidence to do what they want to do, but now they're absolutely rocking it. At times funny, it's also gritty when it needs to be and quite adult (in a good way) in the way it approaches things. It's reached the point in the story where The Republic is on the edge of falling apart and it's not afraid to show that. There are stories about the consequences of war, stories about the Sith political infighting, some early appearances from a couple of 'canon' characters, a 'guns of Navarone' style infiltration mission that goes really pear shaped (which is three episodes long and would make a great Star Wars film all on it's own), one brilliant plot line involving a clan of 'Sith Witches' which is as good as anything in any of the films and some great foreshadowing of what is to come. One particular scene (you'll know it when you see it) would have the hair standing up on the back of any real fan's neck.
Plus it looks fantastic. Yes it's a cartoon but it pulls off the look and feel of Star Wars effortlessly. When it needs to light the fireworks there are lightsaber duels, full on space battles, but they also get the design, architecture and environments spot on. It's plainly a labour of love. It even manages a couple of episodes based entirely on Coruscant about the galactic senate that are watchable, which is frankly near a miracle.
It's genuinely, genuinely good. Please put whatever preconceptions you may have aside and give it a try, if you like Star Wars at all.
Jon
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paulzolo
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 |  |  |  | jonbwfc wrote: Can I just suggest people get hold of the DVD/BR pack of the third series of the 'Clone Wars' cartoon? If you can get past the fact it's animation, it's about the best Star Wars I've seen in years. It's taken a couple of series for them to gain the confidence to do what they want to do, but now they're absolutely rocking it. At times funny, it's also gritty when it needs to be and quite adult (in a good way) in the way it approaches things. It's reached the point in the story where The Republic is on the edge of falling apart and it's not afraid to show that. There are stories about the consequences of war, stories about the Sith political infighting, some early appearances from a couple of 'canon' characters, a 'guns of Navarone' style infiltration mission that goes really pear shaped (which is three episodes long and would make a great Star Wars film all on it's own), one brilliant plot line involving a clan of 'Sith Witches' which is as good as anything in any of the films and some great foreshadowing of what is to come. One particular scene (you'll know it when you see it) would have the hair standing up on the back of any real fan's neck.
Plus it looks fantastic. Yes it's a cartoon but it pulls off the look and feel of Star Wars effortlessly. When it needs to light the fireworks there are lightsaber duels, full on space battles, but they also get the design, architecture and environments spot on. It's plainly a labour of love. It even manages a couple of episodes based entirely on Coruscant about the galactic senate that are watchable, which is frankly near a miracle.
It's genuinely, genuinely good. Please put whatever preconceptions you may have aside and give it a try, if you like Star Wars at all.
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I have been watching it on Cartoon Network and I have been I impressed by it. Your comments are pretty much in line with a lot of the reviews of this programme I have read. The only down side is that Cartoon Network has not been pretty good at paying the episodes in order, so I must get my hands on a copy of the discs.
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