Author Archives: Curtis-Silver
Okay, It’s 2010. Is the Future Here Yet?
It’s 2010. Is the future here yet? Where are my flying skateboards and food replicators? I take a look back to 1950 to see if the vision of the future has been realized or not. Continue reading
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Tagged Dick Tracy, Everything Else, future, Invention, Popular Mechanics, Science Fiction
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12 Geeky New Year’s Resolutions
Every year people make the same ridiculous New Years resolutions that they know darn well they won’t keep. Here are 12 geeky New Years resolutions that for the most part, I actually plan on keeping. Continue reading
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Tagged Arduino, DIY, Everything Else, green, Hacking the Holidays, Lego, Megacon, nerdapalooza, Star Wars
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To Ban or Not to Ban ‘Nerd’ and ‘Geek’ From Our Lexicon
It’s been suggested that we ban the words ‘Nerd’ and ‘Geek’ from the lexicon to combat the negative stereotypes that go with them so they can thrive easier. But there will always be nerds and geeks, no matter what we call them. Continue reading
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Tagged Anderegg, Everything Else, geek, Math, Nerd, Science, Science and Education
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GeekDad Puzzle of the Week: The Henchmen – Solution!
Solution to the GeekDad puzzle of the week! Continue reading
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GeekDad Puzzle of the Week: The Henchmen
Solve the GeekDad puzzle of the week for your chance to win a $50 gift certificate from ThinkGeek! Continue reading
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Collect All 21! Memoirs of a Star Wars GeekDad
The book for the Star Wars inspired child in all of us, Collect All 21! is the consummate memoir for growing up Star Wars. Continue reading
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Tagged Armchair Geek, book review, Collect All 21, Darth Vader, Star Wars
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8 Steps to a Geekier Chanukah
Today is the first day of Chanukah! The Festival of Lights begins tonight at sundown, so here are some geeky ways for you to celebrate! Continue reading
We’re All Gleeks — 10 Questions for Glee Co-Creator Brad Falchuk
In high school we all felt the crunch of growing up lost and seeking acceptance. We’re all gleeks in some sense of the word. Check out the GeekDad interview with Glee creator Brad Falchuk! Continue reading
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Tagged Armchair Geek, Brad Falchuk, Fox, Glee, Music, People, Television
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GeekDad Puzzle of the Week: The Turkey Hangover – Solution!
Solution to the GeekDad Puzzle of the Week! Continue reading
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Happy Birthday Jonathan Coulton!
Happy birthday to geek rock troubadour Jonathan Coulton from all of us here at GeekDad! Continue reading
