Category Archives: Geek Culture

Wisdom Tooth Extraction Tomorrow

Posted on May 15, 2009 by Pete

I have two impacted wisdom teeth. The other two are not impacted, but they are pushing on my lower molars, so they have to come out, too. I’m told that I won’t be aware of the procedure, but my insurance company, God bless them, does not pay for full anesthesia. Continue reading →

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Star Trek

Posted on May 10, 2009 by Pete

One thing is abundantly clear–the style of science fiction movies that appeal to the masses are not necessarily those that appeal to the die-hard science fiction fans. Those who have labored long under hope for a return to the original franchise will be disappointed with the liberties taken with the universe, while those who only peripherally care about Star Trek will be rewarded with a strong action flick that is full of humor, humanity, and explosions. Click through to read my spoiler-laden review. Continue reading →

Posted in Geek Culture, Television, DVD, and Film Reviews | 4 Comments

First Report of a Zombie Apocalypse

Posted on March 12, 2009 by Pete

                                Not really. But these guys look they have LOADS of fun with this event. Link provided by GK.

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Kate VS. Osama

Posted on February 25, 2009 by Kate

While down in Texas, Pete took me to a range.  For someone who’s gone shoosting maybe five times in her life, I don’t think I’m that bad a shot. Click the option to watch in high quality. You can see … Continue reading →

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The best shower cake EVER

Posted on February 15, 2009 by Pete
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Silkworms: The New Tang

Posted on January 15, 2009 by Pete

The crazy Chinese scientists responsible for the feeding and care of Taikonauts have come up with a new wrinkle in space-based cuisine–silkworms. Honestly, folks, I couldn’t have made this one up if I tried. As environmental scientist Hong Liu of … Continue reading →

Posted in Space Advocacy | 4 Comments

Oh, no! Roland Emmerich was right!

Posted on December 15, 2008 by Pete

Did anyone see the abysmal movie The Day After Tomorrow? If you did, let me offer my condolences. If you didn’t, just know that the plot is a mish-mash of Al Gore discipleship and strained family drama that aims to … Continue reading →

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Space Program Faces Tough Questions

Posted on December 11, 2008 by Pete

This article in the Orlando Sentinel tells the story. Obama transition team members (those “strong” on policy and weak on actual science and engineering knowledge), have visited NASA to determine the program’s future. Never mind the rhetoric of the campaign, nor … Continue reading →

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Podcasting for the JDRF #4

Posted on November 22, 2008 by Kate

**Originally posted on Kate’s site** This excerpt is taken from book two of Lee Stephen’s EPIC Series entitled “Outlaw Trigger”. We follow a stressful battle in progress through various perspectives, against the Ceratopians on the streets of Khatanga.   All … Continue reading →

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Global Warming Takes a Hit

Posted on November 16, 2008 by Pete

According to the NOAA, we’re in the 70th warmest October in the last 114 years, yet a NASA scientist with strong connections to Al Gore announced that it was the hottest October on record. What’s the discrepancy?  Apparently, the Goddard … Continue reading →

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