I got this birth announcement from a friend of mine... ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ FLASH PRESS RELEASE (Sept 3, 1992) for further information contact Rebecca H. Clerk or Robert Jackson Clerk AdaptoGenetic Engineering, Inc. (AGEI) 7734 Draper Av Sunnyvale, CA 95041 (Sunnyvale, CA) AdaptoGenetic Engineering, Inc. announces release 2.0 in its BioRobot (tm) line of carbon-based automata. This version, called David Maxwell Clerk, is not-so-light in weight (8 pounds even), but despite this increase over the 6.25 pounds of the first release (Minnie), all packaging still conforms to ASTM biorobotic specifications with an overall lineal dimension of 20.5 in (52.1 cm). Experience with release 1.0 and its tendency toward conditions of unprovoked and unpredictable sonic resonance and chaos between the hours of 11 pm and 7 am have resulted in a number of design enhancements and operational improvements. Specifically, a combination of better and increased nutrient streams combined with improved initialization procedures provided by now-experienced handler-trainers has brought nocturnal dynamics within regulatory and ASTM guidelines. Product Specifications Roll out: Sept 3, 1992 (12:03 pm) Length: 52.1 cm (20.5 in) Weight: 3.63 kg or 35.6 N (8.0 lb) Fuel: Lactose and associated hydrocarbon-based nutrients Status: Shakeout complete. Cooing, eating, sleeping, and waste-removing functions operational. AdaptoGenetic Engineering, Inc. An Equal Opportunity Procreator
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