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Launching Your Geek: Helping Your Outlier Transition to College

September 9, 2016December 9, 2017Lisa Natcharian

It IS possible for a loner/geek to enjoy his college career and gain the independence and confidence that comes so easily to his extroverted and popular peers.

Mike TeeVee on ‘Wonka,’ Wilder, and Dahl’s Writing

September 9, 2016December 8, 2017Lisa Tate

Paris Themmen remembers his life as one of the original ‘Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory’ castmembers.

Gather ‘Round, Padawans: “Now, It’s Real.”

September 9, 2016December 8, 2017Shiri Sondheimer1

It’s important for kids to learn responsibility. It’s also important for them to be kids.

DIY: Solar Oven S’mores

September 9, 2016December 8, 2017Evil Genius Mum

10-year-old Sinister’s latest science project is to re-design a household item for solar power. Of course, he made it all about chocolate. All Hail, Sinister’s Solar Oven S’mores!

Top Ten Episodes of ‘Star Trek’ (The Original Series)

September 9, 2016December 8, 2017Anika Dane2

In honor of ‘Star Trek’s fiftieth anniversary, here are the top ten episodes of the original series.

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Alton Towers: The UK’s First VR Coaster & Rollercoaster Restaurant

September 8, 2016May 22, 2018Sophie Brown

The introduction of Galactica, the UK’s first virtual reality rollercoaster, made eager to return to Alton Towers this summer.

Time to LEGO of Summer

September 7, 2016December 8, 2017Dakster Sullivan

It may be time to let go of summer, but you can embrace the new school year with LEGO.

‘HoliMaths X’: A Multiplication Game That Won’t Make You Hate Times Tables

September 7, 2016December 15, 2017Ruth Suehle

Currently on Kickstarter, ‘HoliMaths X’ is a card deck multiplication game. But most importantly, it’s flexible and fun.

7 Things About the SevenHugs HugOne

September 7, 2016December 8, 2017Nivi Engineer

SevenHugs HugOne Sleep Monitor gathers lots of data. Doing something with it is up to you.

Cheeseburger Backpack! Yes, It’s Really a Thing!

September 6, 2016December 8, 2017Patricia Vollmer1

Cartoon Network’s replica Cheeseburger Backpack ships this month! Steven Universe fans won’t want to miss this accessory to go back to school.

Review of the eqo Cell Phone Signal Booster

September 6, 2016December 8, 2017Samantha Fisher1

Let the eqo Cell Phone Signal Booster help in your home or office.

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Games in Your Homeschool: Learning Through Play

September 6, 2016December 15, 2017Caitlin Fitzpatrick Curley7

Among the biggest of homeschooling perks in my world is the fact that our family is able to play games frequently. We don’t have to try to squeeze in a family game night on an already jam-packed weekend, but rather we can play daily and sometimes multiple times daily if we desire.

‘Jessie’ vs. ‘Girl Meets World’ — A Frank Talk About Tropes in Tween Television

September 6, 2016December 8, 2017Karen Walsh5

“Girl Meets World” does everything right that “Jesse” does wrong. Here’s why. Farkle Nation!

Make a Splash (and a Craft!) With ‘Paper Mario: Color Splash’

September 5, 2016December 15, 2017Kelly Knox1

‘Paper Mario: Color Splash’ is packed with paint and personality.

‘Writing Interactive Fiction With Twine’

September 4, 2016December 15, 2017Rebecca Angel5

Twine is an interactive fiction game creator, and this book is going to help you write your stories.

The Stars and the New Nintendo 3DS Galaxy Align in ‘Mario Party Star Rush’

September 4, 2016December 8, 2017Kelly Knox

‘Mario Party Star Rush’ is pick-up-and-play fun for the whole family.

Girls, Boys, Robots: Everyone Is Welcome Here

September 3, 2016December 15, 2017Melanie Meadors

This week Geek Speaks… Fiction! welcomes Corie Weaver, the editor of the ‘2017 Young Explorer’s Adventure Guide,’ an anthology for younger readers that focuses on science fiction, diversity, and representation.

Review: ‘The Embalmed Head of Oliver Cromwell’

September 3, 2016December 8, 2017Shiri Sondheimer

If the embalmed head of Oliver Cromwell can make a difference, so can you.

The 10 Most Annoying Toys of All Time

September 2, 2016December 8, 2017Corrina Lawson2

These are the toys that, as parents, we wish we could make disappear forever into the black hole of nothingness–the ones that make us instantly wince and wonder “will the kid notice if this just happens to break?”

Be the Artist: Clara Driscoll, Tiffany’s Secret Weapon

September 2, 2016December 15, 2017Lisa Tate

The final Be the Artist for 2016 looks at Louis Comfort Tiffany and one of his most important artists, Clara Driscoll.