All Work, All Play (cont.)

TECHWASTE
EA Spore
$50, eastore.ea.com
The Sims creators released their latest game in September after five years of hype. In Spore, you start out as a simple cell, earning points as you evolve.
PRO You can play on a PC, Mac, Nintendo DS, iPod, or even on your iPhone.
CON Single player mode only, though you can interact with other spores online.

WEBWASTE
Etch-a-Sketch Online
Free, etchy.org
The classic toy gets a 21st century upgrade at this site, where you can use your computer keys to create images. Post your artwork and browse a gallery of other procrastinators’ designs.
PRO No shaking required: Just click “Clear Screen” to start a new drawing.
CON Shaking the toy is half the fun.

PAPERWASTE
Paper airplane, Free
Fold a sheet of paper in half lengthwise, unfold it, then fold the top corners down so they touch the vertical crease and make a triangle. Now take the bottom points of the triangle and fold them in so they touch the vertical crease. Flip the plane onto its side and bend the wings until flat. Now you’re ready for takeoff.
PRO An archived file can make a whole fleet.
CON Paper cuts.

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