Mindstorms: not just a kid's toy

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Lego Co's Mindstorms construction toy was originally intended for use by children, but adults are using its programmable Lego bricks to build autonomous gadgets such as various kinds of robots. Engineers, academic researchers, and hobbyists who use the game are referred to as Adult Fans of Lego (AFOLs), and the company has begun offering helpful information and has established a Web site for them.

Marketing procedures, Game, Toy, and Children's Vehicle Manufacturing, Games, toys, and children's vehicles, Toys, Product specifications, Product description/specification, Product information, Marketing, Study and teaching, Toy industry, Company marketing practices, Robotics, Educational toys, Construction toys, LEGO Group

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Getting the message: it ain't just what you say, it's the way that you say it

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Methods of evaluating huge volumes of data in order to pick up clues concerning terrorist activites are described and discussed. For example, techniques are being developed to assess the emotional content of voices speaking foreign languages.

General services, National Security, Civil Defense, Cover Story, Technology application, Company systems management, Information management, Electronic surveillance, War on Terrorism, 2001-, Civil defence

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Build yourself an electric gun: why? Because you just plug it in, aim... and fire

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A proof of concept Gauss rifle is created from parts that include silicon-controlled rectifiers and a 12-volt transformer. The device is not powerful enough to propel a 25-gram projectile but better equipment could create a better device.

Electrical & Electronic Equip, Electrical Equipment, Appliance, and Component Manufacturing, Strategy & planning, Small Arms Manufacturing, Small Arms, Models, Planning, Electric equipment, Firearms, Design and construction, Electrical equipment and supplies, Company business planning, Electrical machinery

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