Wired had a logo contest today: “As a former D&D player, I was saddened by the passing of Gary Gygax earlier this week. So at the suggestion of fellow nerd Kevin Poulsen, I’m paying tribute to the original dungeon master in the best way I know how: by creating a dungeon. Out of the Wired.com logo.”
Here is my submission:
Jeri Ryan: Jeri Lynn Zimmerman was born on February 22, 1968 in Munich, Germany to Jeri and Sharon Zimmerman. She and her brother Mark grew up on several Military bases, including Kansas, Maryland, Georgia and Texas. Finally, at the age of 11, her family settled down in Paducah, Kentucky. Later, after graduating from Lone Oak High School in 1986, she attended Northwestern University Chicago as a National Merit Scholar. While studying there, she won a number of beauty contests (a.o.- 6th annual Miss Northwestern Alpha Delta Phi Pageant in 1989).
Patrick Swayze: His mother is choreographer Patsy Swayze. His education included the Harkness Ballet School, the Joffrey Ballet School, and San Jacinto College. He first performed as a dancer in Disney on Parade. After playing in the Broadway production of “Grease”, he made his film debut as Ace in Skatetown, U.S.A. (1979). Eight years later, after considerable movie and television work, including choreography for Grandview, U.S.A. (1984), he received a Golden Globe nomination for his role as the dance instructor Johnny Castle in the steamy musical-drama Dirty Dancing (1987). He received a second nomination for his portrayal of the ghost Sam Wheat in the boxoffice/video success Ghost (1990). He has been a solidly established box office star throughout the nineties.
Willa Ford: She became known in 2001 as the self-proclaimed “Bad Girl of Pop”, when she released her debut album, Willa Was Here. Aside from her music career, Ford has hosted several reality television shows, posed for Playboy, and competed on ABC’s top-rated Dancing with the Stars in 2006. Ford will also portray Anna Nicole Smith in an upcoming television movie about Smith’s life and death. Willa Ford is married to NHL player Mike Modano.
Project Runway: About face! Provocative prints make a statement. These are clothes that do more than cover the body or sport a trend. Heidi is picture perfect in an eye-catching ensemble where simple accessories let a show stopping dress take the lead.
Avril Lavigne: Avril Lavigne Whibley better known by her birth name of Avril Ramona Lavigne, (born September 27, 1984) is a Canadian Grammy award-nominated pop punk singer, musician and actress. In 2006, Canadian Business Magazine ranked her the seventh most powerful Canadian in Hollywood, and in 2007 she won ninth place in the Jabra Music Contest for the Best Band in the World, based on fan votes from around the world.
Humpback Chub: The humpback chub Gila cypha, is a rare fish found only in fast waters of the Colorado River system in the United States. It takes its name from the prominent hump between the head and dorsal fin, which directs the flow of water over its body in such a way as to help it maintain its position in the swift currents of the Colorado. The body is almost entirely scaleless, retaining only about 80 mid-lateral scales along the lateral line. The fish is very streamlined, with a thin caudal peduncle and a deeply forked tail. The back is a light olive gray, the sides silver, and the belly white. The dorsal fin usually has nine rays, and the anal fin 10 or more. Maximum recorded length is 38 cm.
Hallelujah Lyrics:
I’ve heard there was a secret chord
That David played, and it pleased the Lord
But you don’t really care for music, do you?
Well, it goes like this, the fourth, the fifth
The minor fall, the major lift
The baffled king composing Hallelujah
Cricket: Jamie How fell eight runs short of a maiden Test century as New Zealand closed day one of the opening Test against England on 282 for six, with honours shared between the two sides in Hamilton.
Geneva Motor Show 2008: Zoom
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Now after a breathtaking third season, the FIA World Touring Car Championship faces its fourth year having consolidated its position alongside the only two other world car racing championships – Formula One and World Rally Championship – as well as increased popularity worldwide.
Springfield Cardinals: Louie, Fetch and all of their Cardinals’ friends have already visited a number of schools in the area, and can’t wait to come read to your classmates and visit your school as part of LOUIE’S LITERACY PROGRAM!
Rachel Bilson: Welcome to Rachel-Bilson.com, the original online source for all things Rachel Bilson. Mostly known from her role as “Summer” on the hit tv series The OC, we hope to provide you with all the latest!
Academy of Country: “Good Time” is a honky-tonk jam that kicks off Alan Jackson’s new Arista Nashville album for a tremendously easygoing yet edgy five minutes-plus. It’s a Friday night country tune sung by a dog-tired guy who has worked straight through the week yet doesn’t want to sleep-not now; not when “all the conditions are right,” as Jackson sings, for something sweeter. The guy has cashed his check, cleaned his truck, picked up his girl across town, and as the sun goes down, he’s heading out for some fun-some beer, some Bocephus, some relief.
Gay Marriage: “Each individual’s journey through life is unique. Some will make this journey alone, others in loving relationships – maybe in marriage or other forms of commitment. We need to ponder our own choices and try to understand the choices of others. Love has many shapes and colors and is not finite. It can not be measured or defined in terms of sexual orientation.” Find your match.
Simon Cowell: Cowell is notorious for his unsparingly blunt and often controversial criticisms, insults, and wisecracks about contestants and their singing abilities, or lack thereof. He is often parodied in pop culture. He is known for combining activities in the television and music industries, having promoted singles and records for various artists, including television personalities. Listen to American Idol Charity Albums.
Cowell has been the producer and the creative force of many media, most notably Pop Idol and its international offspring. His success since the millennium has brought him worldwide fame and a greatly increased monetary fortune. [img: wikipedia]
Real Housewives of: Five New York women will get their time in the spotlight: Bethenny Frankel, LuAnn de Lesseps, Ramona Singer and Jill Zarin of the upper East Side and Alex McCord of Cobble Hill, the sole non- Manhattan show subject and the youngest of the New York “housewives” at 34.
Van Halen: The Van Halen concerts in Dallas, Cincinnati, Raleigh, and Baltimore have been postponed. According to Eddie Van Halen’s physician, he is undergoing a battery of comprehensive medical tests to determine a defined diagnosis and recommended medical procedures.
Hells Angels: It has been stated that these former servicemen were alleged to have been drunkards, military misfits, and generally speaking substandard soldiers that would not adjust to a return to a peacetime environment. If any person, regardless of their association, considered the content of the statements and inferences made, they would
find these to lack any rational thought or concern for truthful reporting. [img: Hells Angels]
Gas Prices: Every night MSN Autos receives pricing data from over 90,000 gas stations across the nation. Please note that gas prices in your area may change more frequently than we can obtain them.
Nick Cave: Nicholas Edward Cave (born 22 September 1957) is an Australian musician, songwriter, author, screenwriter, and occasional actor. He is best known for his work in the rock band Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds, and his fascination with American music and its roots. He has a reputation, which he disowns, for singing dark, brooding songs which some listeners regard as depressing. His music is characterised by intensity, high energy and a wide variety of influences. He currently lives in Brighton & Hove in England.
Julian Beeve: Julian Beever is an English chalk artist who has been creating trompe-l’oeil chalk drawings on pavement surfaces since the mid-1990s. His works are created using a projection called anamorphosis, and create the illusion of three dimensions when viewed from the correct angle.
Scarlett Johansson: Johansson’s performance as Grace in The Horse Whisperer (1998) earned her a Hollywood Reporter Young Star award. And previously her Manny & Lo (1996) role received a nod by the Independent Spirit Awards. Scarlett has an older brother and sister and a twin brother. Want to have skin like hers?
Amy Winehouse: Winehouse’s 2003 debut album Frank did well, both commercially and critically, in her native Britain. It was nominated for the Mercury Prize. Her 2006 follow-up album Back to Black led to six Grammy Award nominations and five wins, tying the record for the most wins by a female artist in a single night and becoming the first British singer to win five Grammys,[2][3] including three of the “Big Four”: Best New Artist, Record of the Year and Song of the Year. On 14 February 2007, she won a BRIT Award for Best British Female Artist; she had also been nominated for Best British Album. She has won the Ivor Novello Award twice, among other prestigious distinctions.
Lost Via Domus: Only 2 weeks to go until the release of LOST – Via Domus in the UK. So while we are waiting I have set up the Via Domus Forum where we can discuss all the aspects of the game. If you would like to participate please show your support by clicking the Forum section, registering and checking back regularly!
Volkswagen Golf Hybrid: The Golf TDI Hybrid will in fact be a strong parallel hybrid capable of running off either the diesel engine, an electric motor or both. As expected, start-stop capability is part of the deal. Interestingly the drivetrain uses a 7-speed DSG dual clutch transmission rather than some type of CVT. The Golf TDI Hybrid will apparently achieve fuel consumption of 3.4L/100km or 69mpg (U.S.). VW hasn’t released any photos or other details of the Golf Hybrid yet so we’ll just give you a shot of the Golf BlueMotion for now. [img: autoblog]
Young and the Restless: David is startled when he arrives at the club to find Nikki sitting with Walter discussing David’s past. Later, David warns Walter to stay away from Nikki, and the two men come to blows. David returns to the table and Nikki is shocked when he shows her his cut lip. Nikki knows something is off and finally David admits he has been lying to her. David confesses to her that he owes Walter half a million dollars because he lost it gambling.
Cell Phone Etiquette: I’m a New Yorker — born, bred and proud of it. So when I say it’s time to dial down on all this rude and infernal yakking on mobile phones, you’ll understand that it comes with a high tolerance for urban chatter and in-your-face attitude.
Semi-Pro Movie: Jackie Moon, the owner-coach-player of the American Basketball Association’s Flint Michigan Tropics, rallies his teammates to make their NBA dreams come true…Reserve to rent it first.
Penelope: With all odds against her, in order for Penelope to break the family curse, she must find true love with “one of her own kind” and realize the most important life lesson, “I like myself the way I am.” Penelope Wilhern, born to wealthy socialites, is afflicted by the Wilhern spell that can only be broken when she finds love. Hidden away in her family’s estate, the lonely girl meets a string of suitors in her parent’s futile attempt to break the curse. Each eligible bachelor is enamored with Penelope and her sizable dowry; until her curse is revealed. Lemon, a mischievous and eag
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Guitar Tabs: Interviews: 28 years since Bon Scott’s tragic death, some of Australia’s finest rock bands came together to celebrate the man at the concert in Perth.
Hilary Duff: When the choice is yours, choose love. ‘Wrapped with Love’ is the sweet brush of a kiss, a comforting embrace and the warmth of a knowing smile. The fragrance is a fruity floral combined with light-hearted sophistication.
Fondue Recipes: Your fondue party won’t start hopping until the cheese starts melting. Get busy with this easy, basic Cheddar cheese fondue! It’s perfect with pieces of bread or vegetables.
Patapon: Patapon is a genre-straddling rhythm video game exclusively for the PlayStation Portable (PSP) handheld game console combining gameplay features of music and rhythm games, real-time tactics and God games. Presented in a cartoonish, silhouetted two-dimensional environment designed by Rolito, the player plays as an immaterial deity who commands an army of caricature tribal miniature creatures by beating traditional talking drums.
Electric Cars: WELCOME to EV World, online since 1998. We invite you to explore the fascinating world of sustainable transportation technologies, the energy that powers it and the people who are making it happen.
Digital Cameras: This fashionable, 10.1-megapixel Exilim Z1050 offers a host of high-performance features in a compact body. Capture high-resolution images and get in close with the 3x optical zoom. Plus, the 2.6″ wide and bright LCD display makes it easy to view your shots even outdoors.
Anderson Silva: SpiderSilva.com presents ultimate UFC 82 coverage with real-time results, and the latest “Spider” News from around the web. SpiderSilva.com’s exclusive behind-the-scenes coverage is brought to you by Sinister Brand.
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Official site for the Diary of a Wimpy Kid series by Jeff Kinney. Includes Kinney’s blog, information about appearances, interviews, news, and more.
Snowflake Pictures: These pictures show real snow crystals that fell to earth in Northern Ontario, Alaska, Vermont, the Michigan Upper Peninsula, and the Sierra Nevada mountains of California. They were captured by Kenneth G. Libbrecht using a specially designed snowflake photomicroscope. [img: kenneth]
Lou Gehrig’s: So, amyotrophic means that the muscles have lost their nourishment. When this happens, they become smaller and weaker. Lateral means that the disease affects the sides of the spinal cord, where the nerves that nourish the muscles are located; and sclerosis means that the diseased part of the spinal cord develops hardened or scarred tissue in place of healthy nerves.
The Other Boleyn Girl: In an age where a woman’s destiny was determined by her father, one sister followed the rules. The other defied them. What if you could have everything you ever wanted? What if all you had to do was betray the sister you loved?
