The Weekly, Geekly Rewind – August 13, 2012

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Fun:
Fourteen Fictional Foods You Can’t Have (And Recipes for Them) – Lembas, anyone?
Jules introduces the Geeky Queer wedding series (worth a click just for the amazing save the date announcements)
Five Little Zombies and Fred – a not for children children’s book by our own Jules Sherred.
A comparison of Small World in both physical and iOS versions: Late to the Game: Small World — iPad vs. Board
A Vice We Like: Binge Watching – Can’t write. Watching Mad Men.

Politics & History:
A fantastic interview with former US Representative Patricia Schroeder.

Science & Technology
Curiosity Landing Keeps Us Awake
Politicians have taken no stance. Emergency services have no plan. But don’t say we didn’t warn you. Check out the geekiest threat coming your way. Robot Overlords.
Will Fracking Impact My Family? – Laura sorts through what we know and what’s at risk.

Mars Rover!
Are You Curious About Mars Curiosity?
Mars Curiosity Lands Tonight
Bring Mars Curiosity to Life Through Lego CUUSOO

Rants:
An Open Letter to Joss Whedon: More Heroines — Certainly, if there’s one director in Hollywood to turn to, it’s him!
10 Things We’re So Over on Pinterest — Jars. Hair bows. Nail polish. Fetal goats. Wait, what?

Links we love:
Darth Vader and Son – ’nuff said.
Baby Leia Costume on Etsy
Roller Derby darling — with CATS
Gorgeous movie quote typographical art

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