Marché Noir’s Computer Key Rings are spring mounted to accurately reproduce the action on your favorite key – so you can hit it whenever you need to reboot your cool.  Most geeks I know like to wear jewelry, and this, my friends, is the penultimate in tech-wear!  As soon as I saw this, I begged my wife to let me get an “ESC” ring.  The answer is forthcoming :)   I can wish, can’t I?

Computer Key Rings

I’d be proud to wear a set of these to my next LAN party…I know I’d be the envy of the room!  Though the prices are nothing to sneeze at ($38-$50) I think they are reasonable considering the effort that goes into making these spring loaded wonders.  I’ll keep an eye out…maybe he’ll design a Apple or Windows key ring.

What is this?

I have fond memories in my childhood of trying to figure out puzzles and feeling a bit of warm self-satisfaction when I was able to figure them out on my own.  One of my favorite puzzles in particular was in a famous gaming magazine that had a monthly section in which they would feature several close-ups of objects, and you would have to figure out what they were from the visual perspective they provided.  I thought I would try something of the same, but geared only toward technology.  Below is a picture of such an object.  Please submit your guesses in the comments section, and the first person to guess correctly will have their name featured as the winner in the next puzzle picture!  (Geeknews staff are excluded)  Good luck!

What is this??

Wizards of the Coast “Dungeons and Dragons” division is providing US$20,000 to D&D clubs in an effort to help continue, expand and perpetuate the roleplaying genre. This initiative is being billed as the “Expand your Role” Grant. (Clicky)
DND Table

Who is eligible?

Any roleplaying club that is passionate enough to apply! Note: And must be governed or sponsored by a college or university!

How many Expand Your Role Grants are available?

A minimum of 15 grants will be issued to clubs.

How much financial support is available through the Expand Your Role Grant?

Clubs can apply for a grant amount ranging from a minimum of $50 to a maximum of $1,000. Applicants must provide a detailed budget for their anticipated costs.

How do I apply?

Using the online application provided (25k), tell them in 500 words or less how a Grant from Dungeons & Dragons will benefit the club, provide a brief background/history on the club, and describe how D&D has made a positive impact on your life.

In an effort to aquire some material for another article, I stumbled across this amusing site, called the “Zombie Preparedness Initiative”.  They present a lighthearted view on how to gear up for an imminent zombie incursion on the world.  You can find all sorts of advice here – from escape plans and safe encampment locations, to self defense and general life saving tips.

Zombie....RUN!!

Now, aside from the fact that I find this most humorous, and right up there with the UFO groups that litter the world, some people may find informative and useful information contained within.  All I can say, is that if zombies begin overrunning the streets, I’m most likely a goner anyways…so good luck with your zombie plans!

It’s not every day you see a BIOS screen bigger than your house, but as they say, those New York people like to do things big!  Yet another “Oops!” screen on a Times Square billboard :)

Times Square Billboard BIOS