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Author: Evil Genius Mum

Taking over the world from the comfort of her EG Lair Down Under (Australia). She plans to reset the world in her own geeky image - because geeks do it better. From old school superheroes to tech gadgets, EG Mum is all about sharing the geeky world with her spawnlings - Sinister, Nefarious, and Zaltu... if they don't beat her to it.
International Blasphemy

September 30: International Translation Day AND International Blasphemy Day

September 30, 2017December 12, 2017Evil Genius Mum

September 30 is both International Translation Day AND International Blasphemy Day. Evil Genius Mum has a story about how she once celebrated both at the same time.

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Cassini and Saturn

Cassini’s Grand Finale: Why I Cried

September 28, 2017December 12, 2017Evil Genius Mum2

After almost 20-years, the Cassini mission came to a fiery end. GeekMom writer Evil Genius Mum was at the Grand Finale and yes, she shed a tear.

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Happy 80th Birthday to ‘The Hobbit’ (And My Grandmother)

September 21, 2017December 12, 2017Evil Genius Mum2

Evil Genius Mum has two big celebrations: the 80th anniversary of The Hobbit AND her grandma’s 80th birthday. Coincidence?

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Edifier R1010BT Speakers Review: Just What Are “Bookshelf Speakers”?

September 8, 2017December 12, 2017Evil Genius Mum

EG Mum received a set of Edifier R1010BT Bookshelf Speakers to review and planned to test them in the kids’ new bedroom. But that’s not how it worked out…

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7 Women Who Excite Me About Aging

September 7, 2017December 12, 2017Evil Genius Mum8

In a world of sexism and ageism, we have seven amazing women who show us how to fully embrace our lives, right to the very distant end. Who would you add?

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SMASH! Sydney Manga and Anime Show

September 3, 2017December 12, 2017Evil Genius Mum1

Australia has one niche geeky convention that refuses to be like the others… And we love it! Welcome to SMASH! Sydney Manga and Anime Show 2017!

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OZ Comic-Con Ticket Giveaway 2017

OZ Comic-Con 2017 Ticket Giveaway (Sydney and Brisbane)

September 2, 2017December 12, 2017Evil Genius Mum10

Oz Comic-Con is hitting Sydney and Brisbane this month and we have TWO FAMILY PASSES to give away! All you need to do is tell us your childhood geek-love…

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Partial Lunar Eclipse – 7 August 2017

August 7, 2017December 12, 2017Evil Genius Mum

Did you know eclipses come in pairs? While the US has the solar eclipse on 21 Aug, Asia, Australia, Africa, and Europe will have a partial lunar eclipse on 7 Aug. Learn more here.

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7 Ways to Geek Out on Global Tiger Day

July 28, 2017February 2, 2022Evil Genius Mum

Saturday, July 29th is Global Tiger Day. We have seven ways to geek out with your tiger-loving geeklings and help protect this endangered species.

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Book Review: Night Witches

July 20, 2017December 12, 2017Evil Genius Mum1

You need to read ‘Night Witches.’ Here’s why.

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Supanova Sydney 2017 Roundup

Supanova Comic Con & Gaming 2017

July 17, 2017December 12, 2017Evil Genius Mum

Finally, EG Mum has her post-Supanova Sydney 2017 review of the best artists, cosplayers, merchants, and writers. Lots of photos!

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‘Zombie RiZing:’ A Zombie Book Series for Kids

July 12, 2017December 12, 2017Evil Genius Mum

EG Mum found a new series of books: Zombie RiZing. The perfect zombie apocalypse for the 9 to 12-year-old readers looking for fresh meat… we mean, books.

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Glow Sticks: Not Toxic Enough to Give You Super-Powers

July 4, 2017December 12, 2017Evil Genius Mum2

Tl;dr Zaltu is fine, her eyes are fine, but the glowing green liquid from the broken glow stick did NOT give her super-powers. The longer story reads much better.

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Supanova problem

Supanova: The Sometimes Toxic Culture of Conventions

June 28, 2017December 15, 2017Evil Genius Mum20

One media representative rejected by staff at the gate asked why and received a derogatory glance up and down her body. Infuriated, this source then fired back “Oh, is it because I am female? Or is it because you know I’m gay?” to which she received the reply “Does it matter?”

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Harry Potter and Philosopher's Stone

20 Years of Harry Potter: Could You Do It All Again?

June 26, 2017December 12, 2017Evil Genius Mum5

If you could read the Harry Potter series again, without any prior knowledge or memory, at the same age as the main characters… What Would You Do?

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Zedtown VIP Nerf War

Welcome to Zedtown: Australia’s Biggest Zombie Nerf War

June 9, 2017December 12, 2017Evil Genius Mum

Anyone who says zombies aren’t social has never been to Zedtown. Check out our review of the biggest zombie Nerf war in Australia!

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‘Wonder Woman’ (Movie Review): Believe Me, It’s Good

May 30, 2017December 12, 2017Evil Genius Mum6

Wonder Woman alone could carry the weight of expectations we held for this movie. So breathe a sigh of relief, everyone: the ‘Wonder Woman’ movie is brilliant.

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Kickstarter Alert: Kwintessens

May 27, 2017December 12, 2017Evil Genius Mum3

Any game with the opening line “our previous alchemist blew up; applications now open” is already off to a good start. Check out my review of Kwintessens!

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Junior Scuba Diving Adventures: The Great Barrier Reef

May 20, 2017May 19, 2018Evil Genius Mum

The good, the bad, and the honest adventure of a 10-year-old ocean geek and his first junior open water scuba dive on the Great Barrier Reef.

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CheckPoint 48-hour gaming marathon

CheckPoint: 48-Hour Gaming Marathon for Mental Health

May 19, 2017December 15, 2017Evil Genius Mum

CheckPoint is running a 48-Hour LiveStream Gaming Marathon this weekend. Because gaming IS good for your mental health and your gaming community.

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