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-dih1138
That should serve you as a start, especially the first one.
Ben
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Bureaucracy destroys initiative. There is little that bureaucrats hate more than innovation, especially innovation that produces better results than the old routines. Improvements always make those at the top of the heap look inept. Who enjoys appearing inept?
-A Guide to Trial and Error in Government, Bene Gesserit Archives.
One stop. Just shop.
Mark
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"Why build one, when you can have two at twice the price?"
- Carl Sagan, "Contact"
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-dih1138
I might remind you, though, that whomever's work thou useth, and for whatever purpose thou art seeking it, thou needest to obtain their blessing in advance.
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"You don't tug on Superman's cape.
You don't spit into the wind.
You don't pull the mask off the ole' Lone Ranger
And you don't mess around with Jim."
Aban's Illustration www.alanfore.com
[This message has been edited by Aban Rune (edited March 06, 2001).]
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"I rather strongly disagree, even if I share the love of Dick. Speaking of which, that would be the most embarrasing .sig quote ever, so never use it."
- Simon Sizer, 23/01/2001
Mark
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"Why build one, when you can have two at twice the price?"
- Carl Sagan, "Contact"
I think they did it willingly, many of them were 3d-folk designing shipmodels and had connections to Tachy even before the 'sweep'. At least that's what I think happened. Anyone with more info please correct me where I miss info.
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Here lies a toppled god,
His turnip not a small one.
We did but build his pedestal,
A narrow and a tall one.
-Tleilaxu Epigram
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To know a thing well, know its limits. Only when pushed beyond its tolerances will true nature be seen.
The Amtal Rule (Dune)
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Titan Fleet Yards - Harry Doddema's Star Trek Site
To Aban Rune (meaning?): Would I need permission for private, non-commercial use (In other words, to get my Ya-Yas out)?
To Vogon Poet: What is the German comment about?
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-dih1138
I think the general rule is, personal enjoyment (ala private collection, wallpaper, etc.) is cool. Who's going to know anyway? If it gets reprinted or posted anywhere else, you need to ask first.
Aban Rune is my Jedi name.
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"You don't tug on Superman's cape.
You don't spit into the wind.
You don't pull the mask off the ole' Lone Ranger
And you don't mess around with Jim."
Aban's Illustration www.alanfore.com
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Here lies a toppled god,
His turnip not a small one.
We did but build his pedestal,
A narrow and a tall one.
-Tleilaxu Epigram
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"I rather strongly disagree, even if I share the love of Dick. Speaking of which, that would be the most embarrasing .sig quote ever, so never use it."
- Simon Sizer, 23/01/2001
Nimrod: Yours is what? I didn't get that.
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"You don't tug on Superman's cape.
You don't spit into the wind.
You don't pull the mask off the ole' Lone Ranger
And you don't mess around with Jim."
Aban's Illustration www.alanfore.com