Category Archives: Geek Culture

First Triathlon – Done

Posted on October 26, 2010 by Pete

Results: I was 557 of 1014 participants. Total time: 1:48:48. Swim time: 13:28 (*cough*, 400 meters) Bike time: 57:50 (20 kilometers) Run time: 31:02 (5 kilometers) Mile pace on run: 10:01 The swim totally whipped my ass. I got cramps … Continue reading →

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Habitable planet?

Posted on September 30, 2010 by Pete

Another couple of planets have been discovered around the red dwarf star Gliese 581. Labeled Gliese 581g, the new planet’s proximity to the star would allow water to cycle around its freezing point. The catch? It’s tidally locked since it’s … Continue reading →

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Aliens are among us!

Posted on September 28, 2010 by Pete

According to the Telegraph: Aliens have landed, infiltrated British nuclear missile sites and deactivated the weapons, according to US military pilots. Aliens apparently deactivated Minuteman Missile systems in the US and UK on several occasions, and visited as recently as … Continue reading →

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Drowning in Great Fiction!

Posted on September 20, 2010 by Pete

Anyone who reads this site with regularity (difficult sometimes, since the past six months I haven’t posted with regularity) knows that I am a certified bibliophile. Here’s what I have in my hot little hands right now: Sam Sykes’ Tome … Continue reading →

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Luke Skywalker’s Lightsaber – Rebuilt

Posted on August 30, 2010 by Pete

I only wish I was this awesome. A die-hard Star Wars fan has made a complete replica of Luke Skywalker’s lightsaber from A New Hope. His build log (all ten pages) is well worth the click through. He has meticulous … Continue reading →

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A "Bold, New Initiative" for Space

Posted on February 1, 2010 by Pete

We live in a crazy country when healthcare reform, temporary nationalization of the auto industry, and bailouts to financial institutions trump Ad Astra. It is no surprise that our President, full of the hope and change that catapulted him into office, … Continue reading →

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Kate Reads New Peter Watts Story

Posted on January 3, 2010 by Pete

Kate reads a fantastic Peter Watts story for Clarkesworld Magazine. Continue reading →

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Star Wars: TOR

Posted on June 2, 2009 by Pete

Bioware has released the first cinematic trailer for their upcoming MMO, Star Wars: The Old Republic. The trailer is incredibly well done, rivaling the best portions of the recently completed prequel trilogy. I’m already willing to pledge my lightsaber to the Sith! Continue reading →

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The Internets: Pete Has Broken It.

Posted on May 26, 2009 by Kate

In very colorful language, Pete explained that upon returning home from his weekend with family in St. Louis, his internet was teh broken.  I don’t think I’ve ever heard before exactly what Verizon could do with their specialized equipment that … Continue reading →

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Wisdom Tooth Update

Posted on May 20, 2009 by Pete

I’m alive.

Sort of.

It turns out that only two of my four teeth could be removed. The bottom tooth was so heavily impacted that it took them a while to “break” it out since I have “incredibly dense bone”. Continue reading →

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