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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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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Evil Genius Mum has two big celebrations: the 80th anniversary of The Hobbit AND her grandma’s 80th birthday. Coincidence?
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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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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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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 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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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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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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You need to read ‘Night Witches.’ Here’s why.
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Finally, EG Mum has her post-Supanova Sydney 2017 review of the best artists, cosplayers, merchants, and writers. Lots of photos!
Continue ReadingEG 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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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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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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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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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 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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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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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 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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