Write Lightning is a blog from writer Deb Thompson.
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Everyone is welcome here.
(Some links or topics may not be completely kid-appropriate.)
Fri, Jul 02 2004
Ah, But Can He Walk And Chew Bolts At The Same Time?
This looks like fun: A toy robot that runs for up to 6 hours on three AAA batteries? It was designed by NASA scientists, costs just under a hundred bucks, has 67 pre-programmed functions, can do kung-fu moves, disco dance, be silly and rude with burps and farts, and is expected to be one of the hottest toys this coming Christmas.
Robosapien Robot
posted at: 13:35 | category: /Playing | link to this entry
This looks like fun: A toy robot that runs for up to 6 hours on three AAA batteries? It was designed by NASA scientists, costs just under a hundred bucks, has 67 pre-programmed functions, can do kung-fu moves, disco dance, be silly and rude with burps and farts, and is expected to be one of the hottest toys this coming Christmas.
Robosapien Robot
posted at: 13:35 | category: /Playing | link to this entry
Sure, I'll Do That Right Away
I got an email a few days ago which was legitimate and reasonable, except for the disclaimer at the bottom, which went like this:
gullibility of the recipient honor system.
posted at: 10:04 | category: /Writing Life | link to this entry
I got an email a few days ago which was legitimate and reasonable, except for the disclaimer at the bottom, which went like this:
This message and its attachments are sent by a lawyer and may contain information that is confidential and protected by privilege from disclosure. If you are not the intended recipient, you are prohibited from printing, copying, forwarding or saving them. Please delete the message and attachments without printing, copying, forwarding or saving them, and notify the sender immediately.I couldn't help but think of the joke often called the West Virginia virus:
You have just received the West Virginia Virus. As West Virginians don't have any programming experience, this virus works on the honor system. Please delete all the files on your hard drive, then manually forward this virus to everyone on your mailing list. Thanks for your cooperation.You can see the resemblance between the two items, both of which depend heavily on the
posted at: 10:04 | category: /Writing Life | link to this entry
