Review: Yamaha’s Newest Instrument, the Alto Venova
Light-weight and sturdy, the alto venova is perfect for those who want to learn a new reed instrument or teach their child.
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Watch the Crew Dragon Launch Live
We’re about to launch people into space in a new capsule. You know you want to watch! Click through to read all of “Watch the Crew Dragon Launch Live” at GeekDad.If you value content from GeekDad, please support us via Patreon or use this link to shop at Amazon. Thanks!
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Geek Daily Deals May 27 2020: 480GB Kingston Internal Solid State Drive for $54
Kick up the performance of that old desktop computer with this 480GB 2.5″ internal solid state drive for $54 today! Kingston 480GB A400 SATA 3 2.5″ Internal SSD SA400S37/480G – HDD Replacement for Increase Performance: Make sure this fits by entering your model number. Fast start up, loading and file transfers. A400 has a 7 […]
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‘Marvel’s Black Widow: Bad Blood’: Episodes 5 – 6 Recap and Review
Today I’m recapping and reviewing episodes five and six of ‘Marvel’s Black Widow: Bad Blood’, a serialized novel from Serial Box.
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Inertia and Working From Home
Inertia makes it hard to separate your day into “work” and “non-work” hours when working from home. Without a closing time, I just keep going….
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Watch the Pop-Up Magazine’s Spring Issue at Home!
A few weeks ago I shared a video from Pop-Up Magazine, a rare chance to experience a bit of this traveling show, which usually can only be seen live. Well, tonight (Wednesday, May 27) there’s another opportunity: at 6pm PST/9pm EST, Pop-Up Magazine will be presenting its Spring Issue as its first-ever online show. It’ll […]
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Disney Springs and COVID-19: Is The Magic Still There?
Disney Springs at Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida has made some changes to allow guest to visit again while staying safe from COVID-19.
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Kickstarter Alert: ‘Salt & Bones’ Is a 2-Player Game of Strategy on the High Seas
Conquer your opponent by out-thinking and out-maneuvering them on an ever-shrinking battlefield. This post was sponsored by The Pen & Dragon. The Pen & Dragon has just launched a Kickstarter campaign for their new offering, Salt & Bones, a swashbuckling 2-player strategy game where you’re leading your crew in a boarding action on the high […]
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Conquer your opponent by out-thinking and out-maneuvering them on an ever-shrinking battlefield. This post was sponsored by The Pen & Dragon. The Pen & Dragon has just launched a Kickstarter campaign for their new offering, Salt & Bones, a swashbuckling 2-player strategy game where you’re leading your crew in a boarding action on the high […]
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Geek Daily Deals May 26 2020: ODB2 Car Diagnostic Code Reader for $23
Like a Tricorder for your car! Get this ODB2 diagnostic scanner that reads your car’s brain for $23 today! MANLI OBD2 Scanner,Professional Enhanced OBDII Diagnostic Code Reader Color Display with 2.8″ Car Diagnostic Scan Tool Vehicle Check Engine Light Analyzer: 【WIDE RANGE DIAGNOSE】Works on all after 1996 and newer vehicles models in the USA(OBD II&CAN) […]
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THINKERS Notebook: Pen and Paper Meets Digital Collaboration
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Kickstarter Tabletop Alert: Brave the Depths in ‘Red Bean: Dragon Slayer’
Red Bean is a young adventurer sent on an important mission: find and slay the dragon! What Is Red Bean: Dragon Slayer? Red Bean: Dragon Slayer is a solo adventure game designed by Kolbe Yang. It’s currently seeking funding on Kickstarter, with a pledge level of $22 for a copy of the game. It didn’t […]
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Kickstarter Alert: ‘Upkeep’ Is a Delightful Family Game About Yard Work With Solo, Co-op, and Competitive Variants
‘Upkeep’ is a delightful game about keeping your yard clear of Autumn leaves while weather and other distractions work against you. This post was sponsored by Gametime Again. Gametime Again has just launched a Kickstarter campaign for their new game, Upkeep. In Upkeep, one to four players takes on the challenge of clearing their yards […]
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Geek Daily Deals May 25 2020: Smart Light Bulb for $15
Make your home a little more intelligent with this Kasa smart light bulb for $15 today! Kasa Smart Light Bulb, LED Smart WiFi Alexa Bulbs works with Alexa and Google Home,A19 Dimmable,2.4Ghz,No Hub Required, 800LM Soft White(2700K), 10W(60W Equivalent)(KL110) : Dimmable Kasa Smart’s dimmable light bulb has a dimming range from 1 percent to 100 […]
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Stack Overflow: Artist Biographies by Lucy Brownridge
Lucy Brownridge is an English author and editor of children’s books. She likes to write about art, history, animals, and science. She has an MA in history of art from the Courtauld Institute of Art and a BA in history of art from the University of Bristol. Her books are fun and informative, and when […]
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Towel Day in Quarantine
It is May 25, it is towel day, so here is your public service announcement to ask you: do you know where your towel is?
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Geek Daily Deals May 24 2020: Butterfly Garden STEM Kit for $31
Encourage your kids to some at-home STEM learning with this butterfly garden for growing butterflies for $31 today! Insect Lore Butterfly Garden: Original Habitat and Live Cup of Caterpillars with STEM Butterfly Journal – Life Science & STEM Education – Butterfly Kit: 5 LIVE baby caterpillars and nutritious food Pop-up, reusable 12 inch tall mesh […]
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Making Graduation Memories Special for the Class of 2020
The members of the Class of 2020 have been forced to change many plans this spring and summer. It is up to us to help make it a special time.
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Kickstarter Alert: ‘Urgency’ Is a Modern Update to ‘The Royal Game of Ur’
GeekMom Elizabeth reviews tabletop game ‘Urgency,’ a modern variation of ‘The Royal Game of Ur’ from Alex Coburn now seeking funding on Kickstarter.
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Re-Roll: This Week’s Tabletop Game News for the Week Ending May 22, 2020
Here is the board game (and board game-related!) news that caught our attention for the week ending May 22, 2020. Gaming News The announcements that many of us saw coming for some time have arrived: both Gen Con and Essen Spiel have been canceled for 2020. It’s sad, to be sure, but the simple reality […]
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