Michael Gale

4 days ago | bricknerd.com | Michael Gale

Normally, I fill these pages with nerdy and hopefully useful topics related to LEGO trains. However, as I sat down to consider my next article, I was overcome with the usual anxiety of looming deadlines, jet lag, and was bereft of inspiration. But, it struck me that the reason for my predicament was in fact a good article candidate! That is, I spend so much time and energy building and growing Fx Bricks—why not explore a snapshot of my Fx Bricks life behind the scenes?

Mar 26, 2025 | bricknerd.com | Michael Gale

Almost a year ago, I shared instructions for building a LEGO shipping container—a simple but versatile design that can slot neatly into your cityscape, industrial layout, or train yard. Clearly, what is missing is a train wagon to carry those containers! I did have a wagon design shown below; however, it was not a design I felt was suitable enough for instructions at the time.

Feb 6, 2025 | cell.com | Emmanuelle Genoyer |Jonathan Wilson |Joshua Ames |Caleb Stokes |Dante Moreno |Noa Etzyon | +2 more

Keywords West Nile virus RIG-I RIG-I-like receptors innate immunity antiviral response Introduction Flaviviruses are a global threat to public health, placing billions at risk of infection and causing over 400 million disease cases per year worldwide.1 The emerging neurotropic flavivirus, West Nile virus (WNV), is the leading cause of arboviral infections in the United States, with recurrent annual outbreaks, and poses an ever-expanding hazard as its vector range increases.2 During WNV...

Jan 21, 2025 | cdomagazine.tech | Michael Gale

One idea will dominate 2025 — ensuring your AI operates successfully in a world increasingly shaped by regional and industry compliance rules while recognizing that your data and AI are truly sovereign assets. Sovereign AI and data platforms built for seamless observability, governance, and integration across hybrid environments will be the foundation for enterprise leadership in 2025.

Jan 11, 2025 | bricknerd.com | Michael Gale

Getting hooked into vintage LEGO 12V trains is a descent into madness not unlike the world of classic cars. Both hobbies consume unreasonable amounts of time, money, and nerdy street cred! Luckily, my addiction is not the “collector” flavour, but rather the restoration artist. I am happy to find 12V train sets or element specimens in any condition and restore them to showcase condition (as described in my previous article on 12V track restoration).