Archive for June, 2008
fiction fiction used
where can i donate mainly general fiction used books in new york?
Check your local library…you might even be able to claim a tax write off…if they accept donations. I read a lot and, other than the few authors whose books I keep, I donate all the rest to our local library. They are thrilled to have them.
If your library doesn’t accept books, try the local high school. The school library will often take books if they are not inappropriate.
And one final option, see if there is an ebay consignment shop in your area. They will sell the books for you. They will keep some of the proceeds as well as a rate percentage and you get the rest of the money.
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Star Trek – First Contact [VHS] $0.69 Even-numbered Star Trek movies tend to be better, and First Contact (#8 in the popular movie series) is no exception–an intelligently handled plot involving the galaxy-conquering Borg and their attempt to invade Earth’s past, alter history, and “assimilate” the entire human race. Time travel, a dazzling new Enterprise, and capable direction by Next Generation alumnus Jonathan Frakes makes this on… |
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Stargate [VHS] $1.95 Before they unleashed the idiotic mayhem of Independence Day and Godzilla, the idea-stealing team of director Roland Emmerich and producer-screenwriter Dean Devlin concocted this hokey hit about the discovery of an ancient portal capable of zipping travelers to “the other side of the known universe.” James Spader plays the Egyptologist who successfully translates the Stargate’s hieroglyphic code, … |
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X-Men [VHS] $0.01 In a time when race and religion don’t separate people, but extra powers and mutated characteristics do, two longtime friends, Professor Charles Xavier (Patrick Stewart) and Magneto (Ian McKellen) part ways, only to become rivals over the issue of how much patience they should have with “normal” people. Living lives that scare most humans lacking the “X-factor” (a special power such as telekinesis… |
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Dreamcatcher (Widescreen Edition) $3.44 Four childhood friends encounter some supernatural trouble on their yearly retreat.Genre: HorrorRating: RRelease Date: 7-JUN-2005Media Type: DVD… |
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The Outer Limits (The Original Series) – Volume 1 $4.98 A collection of episodes from the series that presented tales of science fiction and horror…. |
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Cinderella’s Countdown to the Ball (Step-Into-Reading, Step 1) $0.89 What will happen when the Prince finds one glass slipper? Count with Cinderella from 1 fairy godmother to the clock striking 12 in this Super Early Step into Reading book.32 pages… |
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A Pet for a Princess (Disney Princess) (Step into Reading) $0.01 In this original Step 2 Disney Princess Step into Reading, Jasmine gets a tiger cuband names him Rajah! Young princess fans will delight in learning how Rajah became Jasmines beloved pet tiger in this sweet story about kindness and friendship.Format: Trade Paperback, 32 pages… |
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The Incredible Dash (The Incredibles Step into Reading, Step 3) $0.73 After being forced to live normal human lives, the Incredibles have the chance to rediscover their superhuman abilities. But will these superheroes learn to work together as a family to defeat evil? Find out in this action-packed Step 3 reader based on the hit film, The Incredibles.Format: Trade Paperback, 48 pages… |
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Wing Commander: Prophecy $19.99 This software is BRAND NEW. Packaging may differ slightly from the stock photo above. Please click on our logo above to see over 15,000 titles in stock…. |
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Diceland: Ogre $12.75 Diceland: Ogre is an 18-die stand-alone expansion for Diceland. It contains 17 normal sized dice one giant Ogre die and tracking cards for the Ogre and the Command Post (The tracking card is a hybrid that can track either a Mk III or a Mk V Ogre). The game also contains complete rules including several scenarios strategies and the special rules for using and tracking the Ogre. The Ogre is a giant … |
functional humanoid
A humanoid is essentially a general-purpose robot that looks a lot like a human person. Not by mere face only, but complete with a head, torso, arms, and legs. A humanoid can therefore walk, or even run like a person, and use its arms and hands to lift objects. At present, a lot of prototypes are being used for different functions. For instance, the Honda ASIMO can deliver coffee and politely shake hands with anyone. Or, the newly updated Twendy-One can prepare a club house sandwich for its masters.
Unfortunately, the current operating humanoids cannot do a whole lot of functions yet due to lack of research and technology. Scientists are bound, however, to discover the ins and outs of creating fully functional humanoids in the future. Sooner or later, humanoid robots will be better and stronger than ever, equipped with titanium endoskeletons and A.I.
That said, these robots can be used in many different ways. Perhaps the most beneficial would be in the battlefields, as they are practically made for such endeavor. Imagine troops of completely controllable and indestructible weapons of destruction marching towards enemy lines with massive handheld automatic machine guns and rocket launchers. Will we ever see humanoid army? With the rate our science and technology is going, this concept is definitely far from impossible. Here are the reasons why the countries’ leaders will most likely entertain the thought of replacing humans with humanoids as soldiers.
It’s technically the same, but entirely different
When it comes to wars, relying on a robot’s artificial intelligence is obviously very foolish. It takes years of experience and mastery to learn the art of war. Which is why the humanoid robots will not be equipped with artificial intelligence. Instead, well-trained soldiers will control all the robot’s actions using a control unit far from the battlefield. It’s like being there, but not physically. This invention is called telepresence; a person feels as though he is the robot by seeing through the robot’s eyes and controlling the robot’s body in accordance with his very own movements. This allows the soldier to put his human expertise to work, without putting his life in danger.
Soldiers carry weapons, humanoids are weapons
Humanoid robots do not eat, sleep and feel. Most of all, they do not feel pain. They are merciless killing machines that will not stop eliminating the enemy until the mission is complete. With their titanium bodies, they can walk through fire, stay underwater for hours, and survive in the coldest and hottest of temperatures without complaining. They are fully equipped with multiple weapons like machine guns, snipers, grenades and rocket launchers. They have night vision, infrared vision, and they have eyes in the front, back and sides using cameras with hi-tech features such as zoom and enemy detectors. Most importantly, they are indestructible.
You can’t put a price tag on safety
Undoubtedly, investing in hundreds, if not thousands, of humanoid soldiers will be extremely expensive. But if you think about it, this venture may actually be cost efficient in the long run, as the government wouldn’t have to spend that much for several years given the indestructibility of these robots. Further, because robots will be used, millions of soldiers’ lives will be saved. This is a chance to finally stop the terrible deaths caused by unjustly wars. GP
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Article Source: ArticlesBase.com – Three Reasons Why Humanoids Will Someday Replace Humans as Soldiers
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Humanoid robots: functional and fun: coming from Japan: robots that walk, talk, and look human.(Technology): An article from: The Futurist $5.95 This digital document is an article from The Futurist, published by World Future Society on January 1, 2004. The length of the article is 549 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.Citation DetailsTitle: Humanoi… |
own humanoid robots
MY OWN ROBOTS. .?
I want to make my own humanoid robots.
Where do i start?
I’m 16.
go to school and get a degree in mechanical engineering and in computer science. Then get a team of engineers and technicians, and a machine shop and a few million dollars.
This has never been done before, but perhaps by the time you graduate, the state of the art will have advanced.
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