9 Cups of Geek for International Tea Day: 15 December
Whatever geekdom you choose, celebrate international tea day with the geekdom of your choice.
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Author: Evil Genius Mum
Taking over the world from the comfort of her EG Lair Down Under (Australia). She plans to reset the world in her own geeky image - because geeks do it better. From old school superheroes to tech gadgets, EG Mum is all about sharing the geeky world with her spawnlings - Sinister, Nefarious, and Zaltu... if they don't beat her to it.
5 Best She-Ra Episodes You Need to Watch Before the Netflix Reboot
Before Netflix reboots ‘She-Ra: Princess of Power’, check out these top 5 episodes from the classic series and see why She-Ra is the hero we need today.
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Review: ‘Star Wars: The Last Jedi’: Thoughts, Not Spoilers!
There are no spoilers here (I value my job, and my life) but we DO answer the important questions: Poe v Finn; Kylo Ren v Rey; and PORG v CRYSTAL CRITTERS!
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PAX Aust: Raising Your Kids as Tabletop Gamers
If you were at PAX Aust 2017, you might have seen Evil Genius Mum talk about kids and tabletop games. If you missed it, you’re in luck. She took notes.
Continue Reading‘Justice League’ Review: I Am Batfleck
Be like Batfleck and take your friends to see ‘Justice League.’ Not because it is good but because you really shouldn’t see it alone. Let them entertain you.
Continue ReadingGeek Links: Did Stan Lee Just Announce a Black Widow Movie?
Geek Links: Did Stan Lee announce that a Black Widow movie is in the making? Courtesy: Marvel Cinematic Universe (Facebook Fan Page)
Continue ReadingPAX Aus 2017: So Here’s What Happened…
You know about PAX Aus 2017. You know there were some sweet games displayed. And you know it was loads of fun. So here’s what happened…
Continue ReadingPAX Aus 2017: ‘Think of the Children’ (Review)
One of the best indie video games to be presented at PAX Aus 2017 was ‘Think of the Children.’ And yes, sweet child, this is EXACTLY what parenting is like.
Continue Reading‘Dumb Ways to Die’: Smart Ways to PSA (Plus Giveaway)
How do you make a PSA about rail safety remain popular, even five years after launch? Catchy tunes and cute cartoons seem to help. (So do giveaways.)
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International Animation Day: With Animal Logic
International Animation Day is this Saturday, October 28; what better reason to talk with animation juggernaut, Animal Logic!
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Women in NASA: Representation Matters
From information sessions to Lego sets, our kids notice how we represent our involvement. Now really is the best and most accessible time to be a space nerd.
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Stories From Conventions: D&D at OzCC
Sometimes we have stories from conventions that don’t fit our usual categories. Like when a D&D campaign was derailed by a mission for marriage equality.
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September 30: International Translation Day AND International Blasphemy Day
September 30 is both International Translation Day AND International Blasphemy Day. Evil Genius Mum has a story about how she once celebrated both at the same time.
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Cassini’s Grand Finale: Why I Cried
After almost 20-years, the Cassini mission came to a fiery end. GeekMom writer Evil Genius Mum was at the Grand Finale and yes, she shed a tear.
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Happy 80th Birthday to ‘The Hobbit’ (And My Grandmother)
Evil Genius Mum has two big celebrations: the 80th anniversary of The Hobbit AND her grandma’s 80th birthday. Coincidence?
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Edifier R1010BT Speakers Review: Just What Are “Bookshelf Speakers”?
EG Mum received a set of Edifier R1010BT Bookshelf Speakers to review and planned to test them in the kids’ new bedroom. But that’s not how it worked out…
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7 Women Who Excite Me About Aging
In a world of sexism and ageism, we have seven amazing women who show us how to fully embrace our lives, right to the very distant end. Who would you add?
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SMASH! Sydney Manga and Anime Show
Australia has one niche geeky convention that refuses to be like the others… And we love it! Welcome to SMASH! Sydney Manga and Anime Show 2017!
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OZ Comic-Con 2017 Ticket Giveaway (Sydney and Brisbane)
Oz Comic-Con is hitting Sydney and Brisbane this month and we have TWO FAMILY PASSES to give away! All you need to do is tell us your childhood geek-love…
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Partial Lunar Eclipse – 7 August 2017
Did you know eclipses come in pairs? While the US has the solar eclipse on 21 Aug, Asia, Australia, Africa, and Europe will have a partial lunar eclipse on 7 Aug. Learn more here.
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7 Ways to Geek Out on Global Tiger Day
Saturday, July 29th is Global Tiger Day. We have seven ways to geek out with your tiger-loving geeklings and help protect this endangered species.
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Book Review: Night Witches
You need to read ‘Night Witches.’ Here’s why.
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Supanova Comic Con & Gaming 2017
Finally, EG Mum has her post-Supanova Sydney 2017 review of the best artists, cosplayers, merchants, and writers. Lots of photos!
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‘Zombie RiZing:’ A Zombie Book Series for Kids
EG Mum found a new series of books: Zombie RiZing. The perfect zombie apocalypse for the 9 to 12-year-old readers looking for fresh meat… we mean, books.
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Glow Sticks: Not Toxic Enough to Give You Super-Powers
Tl;dr Zaltu is fine, her eyes are fine, but the glowing green liquid from the broken glow stick did NOT give her super-powers. The longer story reads much better.
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Supanova: The Sometimes Toxic Culture of Conventions
One media representative rejected by staff at the gate asked why and received a derogatory glance up and down her body. Infuriated, this source then fired back “Oh, is it because I am female? Or is it because you know I’m gay?” to which she received the reply “Does it matter?”
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20 Years of Harry Potter: Could You Do It All Again?
If you could read the Harry Potter series again, without any prior knowledge or memory, at the same age as the main characters… What Would You Do?
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Welcome to Zedtown: Australia’s Biggest Zombie Nerf War
Anyone who says zombies aren’t social has never been to Zedtown. Check out our review of the biggest zombie Nerf war in Australia!
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‘Wonder Woman’ (Movie Review): Believe Me, It’s Good
Wonder Woman alone could carry the weight of expectations we held for this movie. So breathe a sigh of relief, everyone: the ‘Wonder Woman’ movie is brilliant.
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Kickstarter Alert: Kwintessens
Any game with the opening line “our previous alchemist blew up; applications now open” is already off to a good start. Check out my review of Kwintessens!
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