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MUDs (the name stands for Multi-User Dungeons) are the latest twist in the already somewhat twisted world of computer communications. A sort of poor man's virtual reality -- created by using words, not expensive head-mounted displays -- MUDs are a quantum leap over computer bulletin boards, where you not only meet and interact with other computer users from all over the world but build your own imaginary worlds as well. The first MUD was invented in 1979 as a way for British university students to play the fantasy game Dungeons & Dragons by computer. But in the past few years...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: In The Jungle of MUD | 9/13/1993 | See Source »

...Clinton's budget -- could be indicted on charges far exceeding the 29-penny- ante stamp scam, including misuse of campaign funds. After days of stonewalling, the chairman called a press conference to deny the allegations, to put the government on notice that Bennett would not let his client simply twist in the wind and to show that Rostenkowski was going to fight...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: It's Superlawyer! | 8/9/1993 | See Source »

...fact, the texture donated by the lighting is an integral factor in the success of the play. Lighting designer John A. Garofolo has complete control over the environment on the stage. He can twist the lights around to make the oddly-angled pieces of scenery ominous, mysterious or blatantly normal. The shadows created by the light add more to the atmosphere than the set does by itself, making the blue pieces in back rounded perfectly and the red pieces in front like giants taking the part of the audience...

Author: By Christopher J. Hernandez, | Title: Black Comedy, Gender Switch Make a Dramatic Winner | 7/30/1993 | See Source »

...Sandler scene, the movie has two outstanding humorous metaphors...er, comedic moments. One is a home movie sequence during which we see Beldar and Prymaat's precious "young one," Connie, reach maturity. There are all the obligatory black-and-white clips of the typical American young family, with a twist. Beldar, like any proud father, is seen tossing his baby into the air. He just throws her 40 or 50 feet higher than most dads would...

Author: By Joe Mathews, | Title: One-Joke Celluloid Presentation Amusing | 7/30/1993 | See Source »

...that's really what the album is, quality noise. Although the lyrics sound as if they were sung by the boy wailing on the album cover, the music was definitely not played by him. A strong bass and an industrial twist to the music that can be jazzy, creepy or angry make Cop Shoot Cop a band you can't put your finger on, but you'd love to have in your hand...

Author: By Christopher J. Hernandez, | Title: Album 'Questions' Need for Singing | 7/23/1993 | See Source »

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