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	Robots that Earn Money Overview: Build-It-Yourself is looking for a few hot shot inventors and entrepreneurs to fix the global economy. Check out this video.
	The Problem: The global economy has tanked! The capitalists say, "Too many lazy no-gooders are looking for free rides. Not enough people are building." The socialists say, "There are too many greedy, scurrilous scoundrels and vile villains."
	The Mission: Your mission is to build machines that: create value, make life better, provide a service, set the world straight and earn a fortune! Deposit a quarter in a coin sensor and this fortune teller will spin your future with only a 75% margin for error.
	You'll need: LEGO Mindstorms Kit Premium Quality Junk Build-It-Yourself Tools PowerPoint Project Introduction PPTX Lesson Plan XLS Software and Supplies List XLS Problem Solving Tricks Presenting Ideas Gear Trains Modular Construction Graffiti
	Hall of Fame: Value Proposition # 1 Max, 2003 Max grossed $27.25 in one day with this slot machine and candy dispenser. Profit after taxes and expenses was 97% of gross ... better than Microsoft! Max calculated the probability of candy payouts to ensure profitability and win the loyal support of his investor Dad.
	Hall of Fame: Value Proposition # 2 Herman, 2004 25 cents will get you a big wet kiss ... popular with the girls! Herman is working on a dollar bill detector so he can test what the market will bear and maximize his revenue.
	Hall of Fame: Value Proposition #3 John, 2005 When you feed this entrepreneur a quarter, it chomps, swallows and burps. Then it offers a peanut in exchange. Best deal in all of Massachusetts!
	Hall of Fame: Value Proposition #4 Emily, 2006 For only a quarter, this dude will play a tune and put a smile on your face. For those who don't have a quarter, Emily built a free Trial Button.