想要免費的NXT 8547嗎？ The NXT STEP: Raffle for Prizes

由於最近都要陪小孩練機器，所以都沒時間，算是很懶的藉口。
現在小孩都出國去玩了所就有時間趕快翻譯一下重點
剩下不到1個月的時間可以回信喔!
截止日期Aug 10, 2009 3pm EST
就有機會抽到大獎 NXT8547

沒聽過8547？ 沒關係, 可以看這兩篇文章
樂高機器人NXT 2.0 - 8547 的美麗與哀愁
8547 NXT2.0 零件清單總算出現了


重點翻譯：
樂高公司對於大家如何看待樂高機器人（Mindstorms）很感興趣，請以英文50~100字將您對於mindstorms的想法寫下，可以選擇下列幾種方向：
1.與樂高其他產品做比較下，Mindstorms所代表的意義為何？
2.描述您如何將Mindstorms與眾多市面上的機器人做比較。
3.如果有其他意見也歡迎跟樂高公司分享。
寫信到 thenxtstep2009@gmail.com （不能附加檔案)
主題一定要是 "LEGO MINDSTORMS Raffle Entry"

對於這一封 E＿MAIL 它是有一些限制的
1. 寫一篇簡短的文字格式文件- , 50 to 100 字，有關於 LEGO MINDSTORMS.(101 字? 刪除!)
2. 主題一定要是 "LEGO MINDSTORMS Raffle Entry" (Subjectline "LEGO Raffle Entry"? 刪除!
3. Include First Name ONLY（完整姓名）, gender（性別）, country（國家）, and age(年紀). 其他的如 ("Hi, Jim - I hope I win!"刪除!)
4. 截止日期Aug 10, 2009 3pm EST. (超過就算一秒鐘 刪除!)
5. 你要參加的文章不要張貼在回應欄- (回應欄還是可以發問問題的，但可能不會收到立即的答覆。)

如有疑慮，請看原文 原出處
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
原文出處：http://thenxtstep.blogspot.com/
(文章在很下面了要努力的找喔!)
The NXT STEP 發表於 Thursday, June 25, 2009
Raffle for Prizes

It's a RAFFLE!UPDATE: A few questions have come in that I'd like to respond quickly to -
(1) LEGO would like to use the feedback you provide for internal and external use - anyone who has already submitted a writeup that would like to withdraw their submission, just email me.
(2) Focus your writeup on LEGO MINDSTORMS, the robotics kit... consider including the current generation in your thoughts, and the impact on children and adults alike (and the world).

LEGO is interested in what you think about LEGO MINDSTORMS!
Write up,in 50 to 100 words (English please!) your thoughts on MINDSTORMS.
Youcan choose to write about what MINDSTORMS stands for,
compare it toother LEGO products, describe how you compare it to the vast array ofrobotics kits on the market, or any other comments you'd like to sharewith LEGO.

Two winners will be selected at random from all those who submit aresponse.
If more than 250 responses are received,
the two winnerswill each receive one of the new #8547 LEGO MINDSTORMS NXT 2.0 roboticskits.
If between 200 and 249 responses are received, one winner willreceive a robot kit and the other will receive a Technic kit of LEGO'schoice.
Less than 200 responses and each winner will receive aTechnic kit of LEGO's choosing.

Deadline to submit is August 10th, 2009 3pm Eastern Standard Time.
Email your submission (no attachments) to thenxtstep2009@gmail.com - the Subject linemust be "LEGO MINDSTORMS Raffle Entry"

Please include your first name (ONLY), gender, country, and age. TheNXT Step blog will NOT share your email address with LEGO. If you'reunder the age of 18, please ask your parent or guardian for permissionto participate. Your email address will ONLY be used to contact youif you are a winner. After the contest ends and the two winners arenotified, all emails will be deleted.

So, in a nutshell, here is a summary of the rules - so read them carefully!
1. Email a short response - plain text, no attachments - , 50 to 100 words, about LEGO MINDSTORMS.(101 words? Delete!)
2. Subject line must be "LEGO MINDSTORMS Raffle Entry" (Subjectline "LEGO Raffle Entry"? Delete!)
3. Include First Name ONLY, gender, country, and age. Do NOT includeany additional personal information! ("Hi, Jim - I hope I win!"Delete!)
4. Deadline is Aug 10, 2009 3pm EST. (email received August 10, 20093:10pm EST? Delete!)
5. Do not post your entry in the comments section - questions areokay but may not receive an immediate response.

Any emails received that do no adhere to these rules will be deleted -no reply will be sent.
The NXT Step contributors are NOT allowed toenter (sorry, folks!).
LEGO will be reading these! So be nice.
Tell LEGO what you think.
Tell them about your thoughts about or experience with LEGO MINDSTORMS.
You might win!
Good luck!
~Jim Kelly
原文出處：http://thenxtstep.blogspot.com/