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Creepiest thing I read this week...
If they can be programmed to return....
podrock
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6/13/2008 6:33:39 AM
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....can they be programmed to advance ?
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Creepiest thing I read this week...
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TB
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6/11/2008 12:33:23 AM
If they can be programmed to return....
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podrock
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6/13/2008 6:33:39 AM
There is a GREAT SF short stoty on this topic
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nick.hoffman
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6/12/2008 12:24:34 PM
Missing something?
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RobVG
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6/11/2008 4:17:20 AM
Excellent point.
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TB
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6/11/2008 5:11:54 AM
Why even have a person in there?
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Socrates II
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6/11/2008 11:16:03 AM
Creepy...but cost-effective.
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ER
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6/11/2008 2:55:58 AM
That, or be programmed to walk with the arms straight out.
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TB
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6/11/2008 3:10:49 AM
"Watch for the Flies"
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Lindy
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6/11/2008 12:41:36 AM
Outstanding, Lindy!
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Jody
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6/11/2008 1:06:50 AM
re: Outstanding, Lindy! - OUTstanding, yes.
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Marcia
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6/12/2008 10:04:45 PM
HabitableZone — be civil, or at least entertaining.