Tag Archives: NES

The ‘Bot Who Saved Video Games

Posted on April 18, 2011 by Tom Garrett

Robot History Month is a time to celebrate the unsung heroes woven into the rich tapestry of this proud community. One such hero is the Robotic Operating Buddy. “ROB” for short. ROB the Robot was born in Japan* in 1985. … Continue reading →

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This Would Have Made AP English Even More Fun

Posted on February 16, 2011 by Tom Garrett

F. Scott Fitzgerald’s The Great Gatsby numbers among the many books assigned to me during my early academic career. As was the case with most of that group, I ended up merely skimming enough to do well on the test or … Continue reading →