The Batmobile Diaries
A trip to El Paso Comic Con over the weekend brought me a little closer to my geeky goal of driving the Batmobile. I’m still waiting for that day.
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Geek Speaks Fiction… by Jon McGoran!
Today’s guest on Geek Speaks Fiction… is Jon McGoran. His new book, ‘Dust Up’, is recently out from Tor/Forge Books.
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To Phone or Not to Phone
I forgot my phone at home today.
Tragic, yes, I know.
(My husband texted to my son
So that I would know)
Too late to turn around. Drive on.
Tough hour, how to go?
10 Things Parents Should Know About ‘Thunderbirds Are Go’
‘Thunderbirds Are Go’ is a kids’ TV show that follows the missions of International Rescue, an organization offering aid to anyone who needs it.
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Gather ‘Round Padawans: Casting Bobbie Draper
I tell my kids all the time the world would be a very boring place if everyone were the same. And I truly believe that. They do too.
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Asian Representation: Counterpoint
We may not be in a post-racial society yet, but I don’t think reverse racism is the way to get there. I wholeheartedly agree that Asians should be better represented in Hollywood. And in no way am I condoning the choices (regardless of how fine an actress Scarlett Johansen is, I’m positive the studio could have found, somewhere, an Asian actress to fill the role, positive that it’s not a question of access to talent).
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Kickstarter Alert: ‘Mandelmap’ Poster Is a Math Geek’s Delight
Check out Bill Tavis’ Kickstarter to raise funds to print his Mandelmap as full-sized posters. This would make a great gift for the math geek in your life!
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New ‘Nintendo Selects’ Highlight Fantastic Family Games [Giveaway!]
Last month a new slew of titles were added as Nintendo Selects, including games starring Mario, Donkey Kong, and Link–and this is your chance to win them!
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5 Ways Wallet Smartphone Cases Have Changed My Life
Patricia writes an ode to her favorite gadget: her new Klix Klutch wallet smartphone case for her iPhone 6!
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International Haiku Day
Celebrate International Haiku Day with GeekDad/GeekMom.
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Why Did Kylo Ren Turn to the Dark Side? (Helping Gifted Children Who Feel Like Outsiders)
It can be lonely being an outsider. Kylo Ren illustrates a common theme that regularly tortures parents of geeky and gifted children: what is to prevent my clever and uniquely charismatic child from becoming frustrated with his lot as an outsider and turning to the Dark Side?
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A Classical Music Soundtrack for Scientists
The perfect pairing for young musicians and scientists, or both.
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Adventure Awaits in ‘Red – The True Story of Red Riding Hood’
Think you know the story of Red Riding Hood? Not according to ‘Red – The True Story of Red Riding Hood.’
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Procrastination Destination: Earth Day!
Even superheroes know the environment is worth saving. Take a break, laugh with John Oliver, learn the science of climate change, and enjoy our beautiful world.
Continue ReadingBetween the Bookends April 2016: Feminist Sci-Fi, Flipped Fairytales, and Fae
In this month’s Between the Bookends, our writers have been immersing themselves in Russian history, feminist sci-fi, teenage wizards, and flipped fairytales.
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‘Heroes of the Dorm’ Wraps up in Epic Final Weekend
The Heroic Four and Finals of Blizzard’s second annual ‘Heroes of the Dorm’ tournament wrapped up in epic fashion April 9th and 10th in Seattle with Arizona State University walking away with the championship.
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‘The Jungle Book:’ Acceptance Is Strength
The moral of the story is: we are stronger when we accept all of our pack, regardless of their differences.
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Interview: The Gorramn Shiniest’s Monica Valentinelli
Today GeekMom Mel welcomes writer and game designer (among other things!) Monica Valentinelli to GeekMom. Monica is celebrating the release of her new book,’ The Gorramn Shiniest Dictionary and Language Guide in the ‘Verse!’
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James and Oliver Phelps and That Scene in ‘Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows’
James and Oliver Phelps talked about their audition process, that big scene in Deathly Hallows, and how you can’t believe everything you read on the internet.
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Fighting the Voices in My Head
This week on Geek Speaks…Fiction!, fantasy author Melanie R. Meadors (that’s me!) tells us about how she fought the voices (of the characters) in her head…and lost.
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