Introduction Who could forget those piercing eyes and spade-shaped ears when the Furby was introduced by Tiger Electronics in the 90s? This bizarre, yet intriguing toy captured the hearts of millions during an era of stiff dolls and virtual pets. Additionally, Furby was a gibberish speaking recording contraption that came with an array of obstacles prior to and after its inception. Join us as we plunge into the fascinating details about Furby that you probably didn’t know. Furby was a threat to National Security. When the Pentagon heard about a new toy that could learn and speak English, it didn’t take long for them to formulate a plan and take action. Their initial response, although ridiculous, encompassed acquiring a furby and attempting …show more content…
When Hasbro introduced Furby to the world, there was something significantly familiar about its appearance. If you’re thinking Furby and Mogwai are relatives, as Buster and Babs bunny would say “No relation!” This is the reason Warner Bros. decided to sue Tiger Electronics in regards to its design. Nevertheless, the two companies settled on a classified amount, and Tiger Electronics went on to sell over 40 million units worldwide after its launch. Are Furbies are Evil? If you haven’t heard the terrifying stories pertaining to Furby, we challenge you to explore the internet in your spare time. There are hundreds of stories from Furby owners all over the globe, from hearing demonic voices to witnessing Furby blink when the batteries are dead. Not to mention, Furby has a third eye, which some individuals deem as the source of its wizardry. Essentially, furby saying creepy things such as “Who is that behind you?”, and “Feed me!” doesn’t even scratch the surface of the spine-chilling encounters people have experienced with these bright-eyed creatures. Furbies are still worth a pretty penny when someone wants to sell their old toys and collectibles, the first place they reference is …show more content…
On the other hand, if your furby includes the original packaging, your collectible could be worth substantially more. There’s a new Furby in town: Since the release of Hasbros 25th anniversary Furby, fans can’t wait to get their hands on its companion “furblets”, which are available on Amazon, Target, and various retailers. The furblets are small, fluffy furbies that are reminiscent of their predecessor, but with a touch of cuteness. In addition, Hasbro has implemented a music feature that allows the Furblets to play songs in reference to a specific genre. For example, Ooh-Koo, a blue and turquoise furblet with white stripes, only plays rock music whereas Hip-Bop, solely blasts hip hop music. Conclusion Memories of vibrant and unique playthings usually occupy the mind of an individual that had the privilege of growing up during one of the best periods in history. The 90s were an exciting time for many children, especially considering that the toy scene was booming and Toys “R” Us was not the only toy store. Does anyone remember KB Toys or Robert Rubenstein and Stephen Jacobs’ retail chain Natural
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Today, electronic surveillance remains one of the most effective tools the United States has to protect against foreign powers and groups seeking to inflict harm on the nation, but it does not go without a few possessing a few negative aspects either. Electronic surveillance of foreign intelligence has likely saved the lives of many innocent people through prevention of potential acts of aggression towards the United States. There are many pros to the actions authorized under the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) pertaining to electronic surveillance, but there are also cons. Looking at both the pros and cons of electronic surveillance is important in understanding the overall effectiveness of FISA. [1]
As technology continues to advance at lightning speed, the world as we used to know it is beginning to disappear. Publically available data has replaced much of the espionage tactics that the CIA depended on after WWII and into the Cold War. Information that used to take years to obtain through covert missions is now readily available on social media, commercial databases, or through Signals intelligence (SIGINT). As the world becomes more technologically advanced and intelligence sources display new opportunities, the Intelligence Community (IC) has been there to exploit the data to gain the upper hand on the enemy, and support decision makers. Advancements in technology have made the IC what it is today, however, the path of learning the correct methods of exploitation is littered with abuses. In the 1950’s and 60’s, the CIA’s newest technology was a proposed mind control drug, and project MK-ULTRA was born. The Central intelligence Agency (CIA) performed rogue tests on an unknowing public without their knowledge and severely tainted the image of the agency. In 2013, the public found out about the National Security Agency’s (NSA) Top Secret PRISM program that obtained the phone and internet records of the public without their consent. These two programs were separated by decades, yet the similarities are undeniable. Both MK-ULTRA and PRISM resulted in intelligence oversight reforms aimed at managing these types of operations before they occur. While the government does not always have the ability to foresee how advancements in technology will affect the public, intelligence oversight mechanisms over the past 20 years provide the necessary safeguards that are needed to protect each American’s privacy, provide for th...
For many Americans, the 1950s were a docile decade. In U.S. history books, the period is mostly portrayed as a mellow, orderly one, especially in light of the social upheavals that followed in the 1960s. But for the Central Intelligence Agency, the “I Like Ike” years were packed with adventure and action, much of it conducted outside of the public’s view. Few programs were sheltered with more secrecy than the Agency’s mind control experiments, identified together with the code-name MKULTRA.
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Denise Uyehara the playwright and actress performed a solo piece “Hello Sex Kitty” that delved into the issues of “sexuality, dating, domestic violence, and the AIDS epidemic by portraying several vastly different caricatures of Asian women and men” (Lee 173). She relates these issues to the female identity through a comedic, sexual, and realism performance. Denise Uyehara broke down the fourth wall and included audience participation in her performance in order to further involve the audience in her journey of the “borderless identity” (Lee 171). She essentially stripped down the stereotypes and identities placed on Asian women from different situations in order to present the female identity to its barest form. In scene two “Vegetable Girl”
John Earl Haynes, Harvey Klehr, and Alexander Vassiliev deciphered KGB documents in order to present ideas about Soviet espionage in the U.S. during the time of the Cold War. This book covered the basic tactics and drive behind Americans who spied for the Soviet Union. This source concentrated on uncovering the unexpected U.S. spies on the Soviet’s side and the rise and fall of the KGB due to the penetration of America’s government during the Cold War.
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According to John W. Whitehead, “The fact that the government can now, at any time, access entire phone conversations, e-mail exchanges, and other communications from months or years past should frighten every American.” (Whitehead). The NSA
One of the major technological advancements in Bradbury’s Fahrenheit 451 is the development of robots. The Mechanical Hound, a fierce creature that seems to have powers greater than human ones, “represent[s] the whole technological society for Montag” (Kerr). This creature was created to catch criminals a...
Among the spies of the 20th century, Kim Philby was a master of his craft. “To betray, you must first belong,” Kim Philby once said. Philby betrayed his colleagues, his friends, his wives, and most of all his country. He did all this in the secret service of the Soviet Union. The effects of this master spy’s operations set the stage for post-World War II in Europe.
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Citizens feeling protected in their own nation is a crucial factor for the development and advancement of that nation. The United States’ government has been able to provide this service for a small tax and for the most part it is money well spent. Due to events leading up to the terrifying attacks on September 11, 2001 and following these attacks, the Unites States’ government has begun enacting certain laws and regulations that ensure the safety of its citizens. From the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) of 1978 to the most recent National Security Agency scandal, the government has attempted and for the most part succeeded in keeping domestic safety under control. Making sure that the balance between obtaining enough intelligence to protect the safety of the nation and the preservation of basic human rights is not extremely skewed, Congress has set forth requisites in FISA which aim to balance the conflicting goals of privacy and security; but the timeline preceding this act has been anything but honorable for the United States government.
... of the pain and suffering for fashion purposes. It is unethical to have an animal born into a world of fear; they deserve to live free as they are supposed to. Humanistic theory states that every person has good in them; supporting fur farms by wearing real animal fur helps go against this theory. However, if people would stop wearing fur, it would help animals from having an insensible death. “In 1987, 4.12 million minks were slaughtered on fur farms but, in 1999, about half the amount of minks were killed for their skins which is a tremendous change” (OCPA). As seen by these statistics, the fur industry is already beginning to decline in their usage of animal skin. This is a good way to go and people need to let the fur industry officially shut down for good. It will save millions of animals’ lives every year and will also help restore the goodness in humankind.