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Memorial Sunday BBQ

2008-05-16T20:04:26Z

If anybody's interested, Dave and I will be having a little BBQ in our backyard on Sunday of the Memorial Day weekend (5/25). After eating, we will be setting up the projector and showing geeky stuff like Mystery Science Theatre, Thumb Wars, Lexx, any original (unedited) Star Wars episodes, or whatever strikes the popular fancy. Maybe play Rock Band if you care to. I can't promise that my house will be spotless, or that my cats will make an appearance, but it should be fun.

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Sordid Stories of Geek Woe

2008-05-08T21:47:40Z

Okay, we've all got 'em, so let's hear 'em. Let's share our sorriest stories of geek woe.

Here's one of mine - -

As if working at McDonald's in the mall in High School wasn't humiliating enough, I also wore thick black plastic framed glasses, and this was before they were hip. Frequently the local cretins would drop in torment me, and make fun of my polyester pants or stylish visor.
One day, while leaning over the fry bin, and I must have jerked just a little too spasmodically, because SPLOOSH, my glasses went careening into the boiling ooze! Oh the humanity!

Luckily, I had the presence of mind not to reach after them or else I would have drawn back a crispy and delicious claw. I used tongs to fish out what looked like some sort of Jeff Koons black licorice sculpture. So I had to spend the rest of my shift blind and greasy.

Flavin!

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Geek Work for Government...

2008-05-07T19:01:49Z

Just a quick FYI for them what do computers. There's a medium high-level Windows/AD/Exchange position coming open at my workplace at Marin County. That's nice, cushy, almost recession-proof, government work.
Consider this a public service announcement. Drop me a note if anyone has any questions.

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Iron Man!!!

2008-05-06T23:27:55Z

Holy socks -- did you guys see Iron Man?!

As a comics geek, it did my heart proud to see Robert Downey Jr. hamming it up as a drunken, swashbuckling Tony Stark. And how about that hidden ending?

Excelsior!

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Warcraftsocial.com - Totally cute :D

2008-05-06T09:42:08Z

Hey, hey!
I just wanted to spread the word on this website. I think it's super cute the way you can add all your alts.

Enjoy :P

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And Join New Scientist!

2008-05-05T20:43:41Z

Hey you geeks!

I post dorky articles about science and junk everyday, but no one comments! Sync -up! It's good for what ails ya!

http://tribes.tribe.net/newscientist

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New York Geeks?

2008-05-05T20:23:47Z

Also, are there any geeky chicks from NY in here? I'm dying to see the new Murakami exhibit at the Brooklyn musuem, but I have no one to go with. Wah!

http://www.brooklynmuseum.org/exhibitions/murakami/

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MakerFaire

2008-05-05T20:06:37Z

Is anybody going to this? http://www.makerfaire.com/
Has anybody been before? Liked it?

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Which lord of 16th C Japan were you?

2008-05-03T02:33:00Z

It's okcupid time again! 日本は結合しなければならない!

http://www.okcupid.com/tests/3319800925359547951/Which-Japanese-Feudal-Lord-do-you-most-resemble-

Which daimyo will do it?

Date Masamune!

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Would you date this guy?

2008-04-19T02:27:47Z

If I lived in Kansas, I -=so=- would.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mHXBL6bzAR4

Very geeky and very cute.

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How would you describe yourself?

2008-04-11T06:19:36Z

There are plenty of OK Cupid like polls out there to categorize you, but have you noticed that some of the questions don't quite fit or are missing the logical mark? I thought I'd just ask general questions and see what our geeks come up with in regard to answers.

[for LARP, P&PRPG and VideoRPG fantasy gamers]

What character class would you give yourself? Are you a ranger? A Mage? Something else?

What character class would you like to be?

How could you describe your party of players? [friends cohorts etc.] What classes are they?

What kind of character would round out the party well? [e.g. what kind and how would a gf or bf get on with the posse?]

[for the super hero fan types]
If you were to have a super power, any one you wanted, what would it be?

Which not-necessarily-useful super power do you have?
[e.g. My friend Dan can shift the pressure in his sinuses at will, my brother can make the perfect pancake and I can cuddle anyone into submission]

So Marvel, DC, Dark Horse, Epic or another publisher?

[generic category]
Which toy was the quintessential toy of your youth? G.I. Joe, Legos, Barbie, EZ Bake Oven, Lawn Darts or another?

Water, wine, beer, rootbeer, gingerbeer or other?

Sushi, Steak, Lobster or Salad?

Would you say you live to work or work to live?

How would your friends assess you in the above manner?

Name 5 Halloween costumes you have dresse up in.

Favorite holiday?

Favorite Television Show?

Imaginary friend?

What was your geekiest moment in the last year?

When did you know you were a geek?

What is the geekiest thing that you covet?

Name your top 5 admired geeks [famous or not].

What question would you add to this quiz?

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I wouldn't know what to do with myself if I found a geek girl.

2008-04-09T05:48:09Z

It seems like the majority of relationships I've been in have been those where I am the geek guy and my partner is a non-geek. Many times having a higher sense of aesthetics than me, which isn't a high hurdle to leap over. =)
A symbiotic relationship where we bring two distinct sets of knowledge, skills, and experiences.

But then I watch Myth Busters and see those hot geek girls getting their geek on and my active imagination starts running...

I know there are thousands of geek girls in the SF/east bay area...

Are there any single geek girls here in the SF/east bay area?
Specs upon request. B)

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WoW

2008-04-02T01:12:51Z

News about a new class in the upcoming expansion and a new console version of WoW! :)

http://www.worldofwarcraft.com/wrath/features/bard/bardclass.xml

http://www.worldofwarcraft.com/moltencore/

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What flavor geek are you?

2008-04-01T06:42:27Z

After reading CWBN's post i thought this might be a good idea.

What makes you a geek? What do you like to talk about/do with your favorite geeky pals?

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heh heh...

2008-03-28T22:00:20Z

http://xkcd.com/356/

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Physics is fun

2008-03-24T22:22:38Z

Theorizing on how Stonehenge was built...

http://youtube.com/watch?v=lRRDzFROMx0

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Geek bling

2008-03-23T18:25:11Z

Sweet... :)

http://www.coolhunting.com/archives/2008/03/periodic_rings.php

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Need More Geeks!!!

2008-03-03T22:46:18Z

Ok, I haven't been very active on here lately, but it's time to fix that.

My boyfriend broke up with me last night. Yes, Valentine's Day Eve. As I've been thinking the last while today, I realized that my life and friends had come second to his for the entire time we'd known each other, and it's time for me to get my life back on track. I need to find my own group of geeks to be nerdy with, get out there and spend time with other people, start playing games again, and generally build a life around me and my interests. Thankfully, it appears that most of you share my interests!

I like board games, science fiction books/movies/series, creating things, the SCA, jokes in very bad taste, video games, being almost (but not quite) TOO goofy, and sitting around a table until 2am laughing until my sides hurt. I also like getting outside! I just moved to a log cabin up in the Santa Cruz mountains in Woodside, so I plan to start hiking like a mother bear. I also rock climb, including teaching at the local gym in San Francisco (that may change locations once I get the move finished). Mini golf is lots of fun, as is playing catch in the park with a frisbee or playing on a playground (if we can get all the damn kids off the swings).

If any of these sound like fun, or if there is anyone else out there who wants to go do something geeky (I've lived here a year and a half, yet STILL never been to the Tech museum!) or non-geeky-yet-fun with other geeky types, own up, and let's get this show on the road.

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Intro to teh Moi!

2008-02-23T23:17:05Z

Hey folkes, Names Kryss. I'm 19, scottish and oh so very alone. Seriously, its like anyone who i could possibly relate to hides in-doors... wait... I hide in-doors. Ok, perhaps not the best way to describe my dilema. Anyways, I like to think of myself as rather geeky. I don't really fit the 'typical image' Tall, dyed red hair, reading glasses, slim slightly muscular build... meh. maybe i'm just imagining it all. ( i know those muscles are certainly imagined XD)

Anyways, I just want to say hello, so err... "Hello!" oh and, congratulations! I can't seem to find many Geek orientated sites that aren't dominated by perverts or techies. (often both XP)

Note: Both above terms are not meant to offend any techies, or perverts on this site, as i probably class as both, i'm just rather modest about it all.

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So, who all is going to Wondercon?

2008-02-21T05:57:31Z

We're pretty definitely going on Friday the 22nd, as my guy has requested the day off from work, but I'm thinking of getting a three day pass for myself, so I can still go with you geeks, if you're going. So, is anyone going???

http://www.comic-con.org/wc/

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I Would Like To Meet A Wonderful Female Geek Website / Data Base Designer

2008-02-08T04:41:07Z

My perfect match would be that special woman that shares my love for online business building! If you are a website database designer searching for a great guy to share life's pleasures together, please contact me and lets get to know each other!

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Topic: Success?

2008-02-07T14:19:40Z

So several questions regarding the Geek/Nerd/Dork/Brainiac/Spaz dating scene.....

1] Would you say that the more successful combinations tend to be a matched pair [geek+geek, spaz+spaz...etc], a HeteroGenous combo [geek+dork...etc.] or one plus a muggle?

2] Are unorthadox relationships more successful for muggles or those of us who not so mundane [as above GNDBS]?

3] How many sucessful geeky relationships have you had?

4] Do you find more success in finding a date in a 'singles' atmosphere or in standard social events wherein you might develop a friendship with someone?

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Mario and quantum physics

2008-02-07T02:47:14Z

Quite possibly the geekiest thing I've read in quite some time.

http://msm.grumpybumpers.com/?p=20

Someone uses a hacked Super Mario World ROM to discuss quantum physics concepts.

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Caltech Documentary 'Quantum Hoops' in Berkeley

2008-02-06T06:05:10Z

Anyone wanna go see it with me?

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"Quantum Hoops" in Berkeley: February 8-14

"Quantum Hoops" chronicles the final week of the 2006 Caltech
men's basketball season. Narrated by David Duchovny, the film
explores the determination that Caltech students bring to their
academic pursuits and to sports.

More about the film: http://www.quantumhoops.com/

"Quantum Hoops" is showing for a limited time in Berkeley.
Take your friends and family out to the movies and give them
a taste of what makes Caltech so unique.

Location:
Landmark Shattuck Cinemas
2230 Shattuck Avenue
Berkeley, CA 94704
510/464-5980

Consult the theater for specific show times.

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Lexx Party

2008-02-04T23:22:40Z

I recently acquired the second season of Lexx, and since I know at least one person who's really interested in watching it with me, I was wondering if there were any more fans out there who might want to come over for a Lexx watching party. I figured if anybody else liked Lexx, they might be found in this tribe.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lexx

The second season has Xenia Seeberg, whom I prefer over the first season's Eva Haberman, but I do have the first season as well.

I might be able to finagle a projector, to make it a more movie-like production. Please let me know if you're interested. Show of hands?

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Awesome Geek in Training

2008-02-02T17:44:13Z

http://www.cnn.com/video/#/video/tech/2008/01/25/hardin.kid.creates.snow.katu?iref=videosearch

I am so envious, I would have loved this.

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Human Tetris

2008-01-18T23:13:52Z

This has been going around the net, so many of you have probably already seen it, but still pretty neat in case you haven't.

http://youtube.com/watch?v=G0LtUX_6IXY

Granted it's not a particularly well played game of Tetris, but impressive all the same.

Same guy did the Human Space Invaders video too

http://youtube.com/watch?v=VczbbiRmDik

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TV Reminder

2008-01-18T13:50:34Z

Not that it will necessarily be *good*, but hey, it's geeky <g>! Remember that the Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles, starring our Firefly darling Summer Glau starts tonight. Set those DVRs!

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Geek Bonding

2008-01-17T08:46:05Z

For us, thing month, it's been all about Rock Band!! We've had lots fellow geeks over to play with us (at *least* three from this very Tribe!!), and it's so much fun! Who would have thought that a video game could actually make Geeks PLAY TOGETHER in Real Life (and online, too, of course...Xbox 360 and all). Love it.

So what have the rest of you been playing? Or why haven't YOU had us over to play Rock Band <lol>?

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Who's going to MacWorld?

2008-01-17T08:43:18Z

I'm about to get showered and head over (though it opens at 11 today, vs. 8 the rest of the week. Must be a lot of hangovers after opening day, or something <lol>).

I don't know what I want or need this year, but I like to go and see the new stuff, regardless. And get more schwag that I SO don't need around the house. I still have my epilepsy-inducing Google magnet on my 'fridge from last year's (or was it two years ago?) Google Earth for Mac release.

Anyhow, just a reminder...it's all week, at Moscone : ).

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Confession Session

2008-01-16T19:37:34Z

So first I want to express regret over the activity in this tribe that I am supposed to be a care-taker of and have neglected. I'd like to use the multiple crashes as an excuse, and though I think the activity has gone down due to members crash frustrations, I still could have posted thread topics. Sorry.

I have put my attention on other things. Mostly RL stuff, but for those of you who frequented my stalker profile, you know that I am still on Tribe and have posted elsewhere. So let me try again. I'm going to lay out a few bullets and see what we can do to revive it here, as I do actaully have great affection for many of you here and miss our banter.

1] It has been next to impossible to get new blood [female] in here and most of the active women [those who post] are our of the dating pool for the most part. What can we do?

2] We had just started a regular thingy with the movies and I'd like to get that or something similar going, regardless of love-connections, I think as geeks, being amongst our own kind is a good thing for us.

3] I'm in Sac, so I won't be able to host as may events as I'd like, but I am still going to try if you guys are interested.

4] I need -your- help as well. If you know of a single female of geeky or geek-o-philic persuasion, can you send her this way? The most common gap here is the wimmin. Also, much as I am quick witted, I've never been able to keep the jolly banter going on my own, so even if it is a one or two-liner, posting and replying would be a great help.

5] I'm open to constructive feedback, if you know of anything that will help this tribe grow, let me know.

Again, I am going to make an effort to revive the tribe here and will start with a few social suggestions, I would ove to hear from you with regard to events and I will also tryto come up with a good conversation subject or two. Remember that even if you are not looking to hook up, but you make for good social grease to create conviviality you are wanted and welcome.

:)

Happy New Year.

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Battlecrack!

2008-01-15T20:00:31Z

Anyone else about ready to crush some studio executives heads over these recurring Battlecrack delays?

First it was November, then January, now April. )(*^&^%**&^%^&*^*%&!!!

Ah well - back to watching the series over again from the beginning....

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How about a North Bay Geek party?

2008-01-10T07:13:01Z

Hey. Maybe I'm more of a freak than a geek. You can find out in person. A place like Mary's Pizza Shack would be appropriate. Do I hear a yay? Aloha, Lamaku.

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Any British Geeks?

2008-01-07T06:48:41Z

Are there any British Geeks interested in a get together?

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Halo 3 ...

2007-12-20T09:08:51Z

Not sure if this has been posted before but someone just sent it to me and if you're a Halo 3 fan, or if you basically know who Master Chief is then you'll love it!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LTxO_pgMqys

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Geeky Dating with Holiday Sprinkles...

2007-12-13T22:50:53Z

Hey this is Tex and Cat... fellow geeks here

(We're the ones helping out Polly and the Baron round here).

CrushLab is gearing up for a magical holiday party (TONIGHT) aimed at hot artsy, bohemian, geeky singles. So get out of the house tonight, put on something festive and get your rear over here. Oh wait, you need a few more details don't you?

So here's what you do, go to our website, check it out!

http://www.crushlab.com

Don't forget to email us with your tribe profile link so we can register you faster. See, we try very hard to keep it boy/girl balanced... I know you want to attend, everyone is doing it... look around, ask other singles you know to join you if you don't want to come alone.

This is the party has the most creative, unique, open-minded, inspiring, and smokin’ hot singles most of the time..........and it’s totally awesome!

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For Geeks When They Die...

2007-12-13T05:48:54Z

STAR TREK ™ Line of Urns and Caskets

http://www.eternalimage.net/st_page.html

Put in your reservation now

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Dickens Fair?

2007-12-12T23:16:14Z

Anyone planning on coming out? Every weekend, through the 23rd at the Cow Palace.

I'm working it, so I'll definitely be there...

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How much of a geek am I?

2007-12-10T06:07:39Z

I have started WoW and my newly 6 year old is learning to play also.He is 6 and loves World of Warcraft.How many nongeeks have sons that do there homework so they can log on?I love him,he just said I'm the best daddy in the world.He wants his own WoW Subscription.He is Hoard,I'm not!!

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Patton Oswalt is the Geek Demi-god of Comedy.

2007-12-09T03:49:06Z

I just saw yet another episode of Reno 911 wherein Patton appears as a very geeky character. This time he was playing AD&D and struck a fellow player with a real axe. His justification rocked, it was perfect. I worship his geekitude.

Do you know any others who would be part of the geek pantheon?

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Body Worlds

2007-12-06T21:04:22Z

You know like at the San Jose Tech through Jan 26th! Who is going??? I am going with my guy one weekend I will let him pick... but we are going to go.

http://www.thetech.org/bodyworld/

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Geekless?

2007-12-03T16:39:20Z

Have you ever experienced life as a solo geek?

I don't think there's another human like us in a 100 mile radius. My kid and I are getting by on Guild Wars and Final Fantasy.

Any experience to share?

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Who wants to go to the movies?

2007-12-01T05:27:53Z

I've been wanting to check out No Country For Old Men for like two weeks now, and I keep putting it off. This weekend, I want to make it happen. Who's with me? I was thinking about Oakland or Emeryville for the venue.

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30yr laptop batteries?

2007-11-29T21:34:59Z

According to this article, not only has the US Air Force Research Laboratory made environmentally-friendly batteries that provide continuous power for 30 years possible, they could be commercially available in 2-3 years.

http://www.nextenergynews.com/news1/next-energy-news-betavoltaic-10.1.html

There were quite a few links about this when I googled the subject, so I guess it's no hoax. Could someone with a better head for tech than I have weigh in on the subject? If this is for real, I suspect the retail price will be prohibitive at first but still.. the applications in other fields are staggering. What field couldn't be furthered by a self-sustaining power supply with a lifespan measured in decades?

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Old School Geekery

2007-11-28T03:55:19Z

Driving into work today I saw a Volkswagen Jetta with the following license plate:

TAR ZXF

:)

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As a contingency

2007-11-20T02:44:13Z

Please give your 2 cents on which social networking site to go to just in case Tribe collapses completely. Also, if you want, please let me know if you'd like my email address to announce where Geek Dating actually winds up and the web addy and stuff. Not to say that we are pre-emptively leaving or anything, but I was thinking a life raft might be good.

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feeling adventurous?

2007-11-09T02:33:35Z

from the cool guys at okcupid,
http://sf.crazyblinddate.com/

crazy blind dates in the bay area. i just found it. it's still in beta, so i don't know how well it works yet. seems like it could be fun though.

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Scoped and suggested sites so far...

2007-11-04T07:13:13Z

Sites Suggested:

ning.com
onesite
Orkut
NoSpectators.com/

Two sites I happened across:

http://www.gather.com/
http://www.passado.com/

Here is a Wiki list of social networking sites:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_social_networking_websites

It has also been suggested that we could host our own site. I like the idea generally, but it may be harder to find the elusive 'new blood' that way, so I am also relatively averse to it.

What elements in a social networking site are you looking for? Have any moer we could check out?

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Bioshock Halloween

2007-11-02T15:02:01Z

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YEqZkglTVYE

Credit to Mark on this one.

I am envious.

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Geek Dating Life Boat

2007-11-02T14:54:09Z

As I said in the other thread, for now, if we all haven't solidly found a place to relocate, I'll set up a list of emails. Please send an email to paula@pd46.org and I will put you on the Geek Dating email list.

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Adult Dating Sites Threatened.

2007-10-28T19:24:54Z

Pardon me for taking moderator's perogative on this, it is not an activity that I partake in, but adult social networking sites are in serious threat, this is a freedome of speech issue:

Originally From the Gay and Lesbian Task Force Website: http://www.thetaskforce.org/activist_center/say_no_to_section_2257

The federal government is proposing regulations that would effectively kill adult social-networking sites. This is being done under the guise of fighting child pornography. You have until September 10 to object to these regulations. It’s easy to do and essential. A sample e-mail comment is at the bottom of this page. Please forward this information to your friends!

What’s the Deal?
The Department of Justice is proposing regulations to implement a federal law designed to combat child pornography, known as Section 2257. The law was first enacted in 1998 and was amended in 2006 and significantly expanded to include regulation of the Internet.

While many of the regulations pertain to companies that produce adult entertainment magazines and videos (and are extremely burdensome), they would also affect anyone who uses an adult social-networking site. Here’s how:

The regulations would require the people running a site to get and maintain personal information from every user (that means you) who posts a “sexually explicit” photo, including your photo ID (driver’s license, passport, or military ID).
The regulations would allow the Attorney General to conduct warrantless searches at will on the sites’ records, including your personal information.

There are few safeguards over what the FBI can do with the information it obtains.

If a site operator fails to comply with the regulations, he or she would face a prison sentence of up to 5 years.

For more detailed information on Sec. 2257, go to http://www.thetaskforce.org/downloads/misc/2257_fact_sheet.pdf.

Obviously, none of this has anything to do with child pornography. Instead, it is a blatant attempt to end the ability of consenting adults to use adult social-networking sites to meet other people for sex. Obviously, if these regulations go into effect, they will kill this industry.

What You Can Do
The Department of Justice has published these proposed regulations and the public has until September 10 to comment on them.

We need to generate thousands of comments objecting to the proposed regulations – and it’s easy to do via e-mail. Just follow the instructions below.

Why We’re Involved
The National Gay and Lesbian Task Force, Inc. is involved in this fight because we believe sexual freedom is a fundamental human right and we don’t think the government has any place in relations between consenting adults. These regulations are part of our government’s hypocritical and punitive views about sex, sexuality, and reproductive rights. All of this – from abstinence-only sex education programs to the elimination of funding for accurate and explicit HIV prevention programs – fall hardest on gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender people.

For more information about the organizing, advocacy, and public education work of the Task Force, visit www.thetaskforce.org.

Take Action Now
Here is a sample letter with the e-mail address you need to send it to (Admin.ceos@usdoj.gov) and the subject you must include in the subject line of your e-mail (Section 2257 Docket No. CRM 104).

Sample Letter
To: Admin.ceos@usdoj.gov
Re: Section 2257 Docket No. CRM 104

To the U.S. Department of Justice:

I am writing to object to the proposed “Section 2257” regulations.

These regulations are complicated and burdensome on legitimate businesses, and have very little to do with protecting children and minors from pornography. Their reach — particularly into adult social-networking internet services — is overbroad, unnecessary, and would allow the federal government to search and seize personal records of adult consumers without a warrant; a clear violation privacy and constitutional rights.

Specifically, I object to the following provisions:

1. The regulations (18 § 2257(b)(1) and (c)) would force adult social-networking services to obtain and maintain personal information about their users, including the user's photo ID (driver’s license, passport, or military ID). (I must note that the sites already require users to affirm that they are over 18 years of age.) Many sites have tens of thousands of users and it is simply not possible for them to do this. Moreover, many people who use these sites want to maintain their privacy, for any number of reasons, including the sad fact that they might face discrimination and/or violence if others found out they were using these sites. It is still legal in 31 states to discriminate against someone who is gay or bisexual, and in 41 states if the person is transgender. The combination of the recordkeeping requirements and many users’ fears about providing such information will kill the entire industry.

All of this is overkill given that adult social networking sites were not identified as a problem in the production, distribution and downloading of child pornography in the Department of Justice’s own report on “Child Pornography on the Internet” (May 2006).

2. The regulations (18 § 2257(g) and under 28 C.F.R. § 75.5) would allow the Attorney General to conduct unannounced warrantless searches at will on the sites’ records, including reviewing and presumably seizing the personal information on site users. This is an egregious abuse of government authority, an unwarranted invasion of privacy and, in my opinion, a violation of the Fourth Amendment of the U.S. Constitution.

3. The regulations (28 C.F.R. § 75.5(4)) provide insufficient safeguards over what the government can do with the information it obtains through its searches. This, by itself, has a chilling effect on the ability of people to engage in constitutionally protected activities. As noted above, this is particularly dangerous for gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender people.

Let me be clear: I believe children need to be protected from coercion into pornography and it is important for the federal government to do all that it can to insure those protections. Sadly, many of the provisions of the proposed 2257 regulations do nothing to address child pornography, but instead are clearly aiming at destroying an industry and ending a legal and valuable way for adults to meet one another.

Sincerely, (your name)

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Trek Geeks Rejoice

2007-10-16T13:39:44Z

You can thank me later. ;o)

http://view.break.com/372672

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Looking for a girl like "Real Genius"s "Jordan" in PDX

2007-10-15T06:04:42Z

My name is Nicholas and I'm bipolar (and pretty well-adjusted). I live in Portland, OR and I decided a year ago that Michelle Meyrink's character "Jordan" in the film "Real Genius" is my dream girl. If that character were real I'm sure she would be in this tribe. Anyways, I've had real trouble finding manic hypercreative dorky women in Portland. I feel someone of this kind would be my ideal match. I run a recording studio and I have an amazing website in development. I feel I am worthy of the woman I want and just need some help finding her.

Best,
Nicholas

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Fill out yet another Q&A?

2007-10-15T02:23:54Z

Let others know a little more about yourself. Okay, I'll go first.

Q. What is your salad dressing of choice?
A. Miso

Q. What is your favorite fast food restaurant?
A. Right now? Jimboy's

Q. What is your favorite sit-down restaurant?
A. Right now? Sierra Mar, thank you Mark.

Q. On average, what size tip do you leave at a restaurant?
A. If the service is good 15%[ of bill and tax] or better, If I make special requests? 20% or better.

Q. What food could you eat every day for two weeks and not get sick of?
A. Bacon wraped bacon.

Q. What are your pizza toppings of choice?
A. many classes of meat with lots of fresh veggies.

Q. What do you like to put on your toast?
A. butter

TECHNOLOGY

Q. What is your wallpaper on your computer?
A. I picture of Henry Rollins, arms folded, lookin at me like I am procrastinating.

Q. How many televisions are in your house?
A. 2 [none are mine]

Q. What color is your iPod?
A. Never had one, never will [Apple is a bunch of litigious facists]

BIOLOGY

Q. Are you right-handed or left-handed?
A. Left everything dominant.

Q. Have you ever had anything removed from your body?
A. Tonsils, adenoids, wisdom teeth.

Q. When was the last time you had a cavity?
A. arguably never.

Q. What is the last heavy item you lifted?
A. extra-heavy grade steel file cabinet.

Q. Have you ever been knocked unconscious?
A. Brick to the head at age 3. Yes, stitches, no it wasn't the only time.

RANDOMOLOGY, pt 1

Q. If it were possible, would you want to know the day you were going to die?
A. sure, or no, not attached.

Q. If you could change your name, what would you change it to?
A. Meh, Dunno

Q. What color do you think looks best on you?
A. Black

Q. Have you ever swallowed a non-food item by mistake?
A. Not that I am aware of

Q. Have you ever saved someone's life?
A. Yes, several times, and once brought someone back from the dead with my bare hands.

Q. Has someone ever saved yours?
A. If you consider other firefighters, fighting to ensure that we have the line, so no backfire, yes. Ooh, yes, my mom also pulled me from a river.

DAREOLOGY

Q. Would you kiss a member of the same sex for $100?
A.Yes, and don't tell anyone I'd do it for free.

Q. Would you allow one of your little fingers to be cut off for $200,000?
A. Yes, sadly, but I have very few material goals and one of them is to own a home, here in California, 200K is a good down payment.

Q. Would you never blog again for $50,000?
A. Uh, yeah...see above.

Q. Would you pose naked in a magazine for $250,000?
A. Erm...I guess it depends on the context....I would not look sexy in lingere.
.

Q. Would you drink an entire bottle of hot sauce for $1000?
A. Not likely, have allergies that would likely kick in. Since my father can and does eat about .5 pounds of cayene, he'd be happy to do it. Can I get him to do it instead?

Q. Would you, without fear of punishment, take a human life for $1,000,000?
A. Does a vasectomy count? Can I get it more than once?

DUMBOLOGY

Q: What is in your left pocket?
A: Nothing. :(

Q: Is Napoleon Dynamite actually a good movie?
A. Never saw it, but someone I respect said it was mean spirited satire of geeks. Don't plan on seeing it.

Q: Do you have hardwood or carpet in your house?
A: Hardwood downstairs, carpet up.

Q: Do you sit or stand in the shower?
A: Prefer to bathe, but I stand in the shower.

Q: Could you live with roommates?
A: yes

Q: How many pairs of flip flops do you own?
A: one

Q: Last time you had a run-in with the cops?
A: Run-in? Define run-in.

Q: What do you want to be when you grow up?
A: Effective at change.

Q: Who is number 1 on your top 8?
A: ?

LASTOLOGY

Q: Friend you talked to?
A: Grrr Argh

Q: Last person to call you?
A: Mark

Q: Person you hugged?
A: Tom

FAVORITOLOGY

Q: Number?
A: Pi

Q: Season?
A: Winter

Q: Book?
A: LOTR series

Q. Website?
A. I-Archive Wayback machine

Q. Month?
A. none

Q. Alcohol?
A. ethanol?

CURRENTOLOGY

Q: Missing someone?
A: Yes

Q: Mood?
A: [mumble mumble...zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz]

Q: Listening to?
A: X-Play

Q: Watching?
A. X-play...oh and Titus

Q: Worrying about?
A: money, future, Monks in Burma

RANDOMOLOGY, pt 2

Q: First place you went this morning?
A: back yard with Titus.

Q: What can you not wait to do?
A. patience...I have it

Q: What's the last movie you saw?
A: LOTR...if DVD's count

Q: Do you smile often?
A: yes

Q: Are you a friendly person?
A: yes

Q: Someone you wish you never met?
A: every 'friend' that decided they didn't want to relate to me after I came out as bi and my boyfriend decided to use that to tell everyone why things weren't working between us. [I know TMI]

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So as not to repeat myself, again ; ).

2007-10-12T15:33:22Z

http://people.tribe.net/grrrargh/blog/0bca65b0-0e6d-4bc5-bbc0-36943eea6513

OMG, people! The LA show 3 years ago was so awesome!!!! I'm am DEFINTELY going to this one, too. Just had to make sure everyone in the general Bay Area knew about it : ).

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Chabot

2007-10-02T02:50:24Z

Dave, Bernard & I really enjoyed the Lunar Lounge Express, and hope to attend their Halloween party http://chabotspace.org/visit/calendar/?date=10/26/2007#calendar

My favorite thing was the SonicVision panetarium show (long way from 70s Pink Floyd laserlight show!), but the CoverGirlz were awesome. I enjoyed looking at the moon thru the big old telescope, although I felt a little sorry for the guys monitoring it - out in the cold, and not getting nearly as much attention as the CoverGirlz.

I was sort of baffled as to the low turnout, but hey - more room for me! It's a way better deal than a night out in SF!

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Are Geeks True Believers?

2007-09-29T22:45:43Z

Do you find that you [geeks, nerds, and the like] are more a true believer or a pessimist when it comes to:

Your want to do things in the world?
Your choice of 'character' in P&PRPGs or videogames?
Your relationships with friends and family?

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Reminder: Lunar Lounge Express Coming Up!!!!!

2007-09-28T02:00:38Z

Okay guys and gals, come out come out where ever you are!

http://sanfrancisco.tribe.net/event/GeekMoot/san-francisco-ca/ca734967-4094-4685-b8ed-d58f5372d574?nextpage=http%3A%2F%2Fsanfrancisco.tribe.net%2Ftemplate%2FHomeListings.vm

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Any recruitment suggestions?

2007-09-13T16:22:42Z

I've been daunted by the task of getting more single women who will do more than lurk in Geek Dating. Can you guys suggest some tribes that I can post in to try to recruit more eligible women?

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GeekyBoyz in NYC...fly it here!

2007-09-09T19:17:56Z

Hey there. Just joined. Yeah, NYC is a hotbed of geekdom, but am in agreement that this Tribe is a great idea for actually getting folks speaking to each other.

Well, here I am! Geeky Factoids about me for the weekend:

--I won the Office Wii Tennis Tournament and it was the first time I ever picked up a Wii
--In my PSP now: Loco Roco; but I picked up Parrapa Rapper while I was out picking up S-cable-to-3-feed so that I can get my laptop streams on TV
--In the process of picking a Linux distribution to put on my old, 14-year-old Micron box (that thing is the Osterizer Blender of PCs! Metal case, upgraded out the yingyang over the years, and on its last leg but I want to rehab it as a mailserver or hard firewall)..
--Still pissed off that I didn't score a Bag of Crap from the latest Wootoff

So, geek guys in NYC: How have you gotten YOUR geek on in the past few days?

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Hi from a NEW East Coast geek guy!

2007-09-09T18:50:09Z

Hello from Philly!!

Was wandering the net came across this tribe.

Is there such a thing as a geek girl? :( LOL my luck is terrible, or is it luck? :)

Just wanted to say hi!!

Take Care all!!!

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Damn! I forgot to announce Zombie Prom!!!

2007-09-07T04:39:16Z

http://sanfrancisco.tribe.net/event/Zombie-Prom/san-francisco-ca/09823765-4ad6-44dc-a7a4-647ac98c4b57

Three days until Zombie Prom. I know one guy who will be going.

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Geeky Events Coming Up....

2007-09-07T04:28:53Z

So what else would you guys like to do?

Tour of the Bay Model? Maritime museum? Another visit to SFMOMA or the DeYoung? We’ve always got movies. There’s the King of Kong … http://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/king_of_kong/ [got an impressive 98%]

Other Events….

At the Exploratorium, Opening: September 14 Virtual Unreality
Interactive Digital Artworks Using Game Technology
In the Seeing Gallery
through January 6, 2008

Chabot Space and Science Museum, Lunar Lounge Express September 28 8:00 PM [Saturday]
Bring your friends and come party under the stars at Chabot's monthly nocturnal celebration—
The Lunar Lounge Express!
Featuring live music, refreshments, activities and fun!
• Full access to Chabot Space & Science Center interactive exhibits
• SonicVision — a new alternative music Planetarium show
• Telescope viewing in our Observatory Complex (weather permitting)
• Enjoy $3 micro-brews from Buffalo Bill’s Brewery
• Enjoy pizza, wine and other refreshments from the cash bar
• And much more!
FEATURING:
CoverGrrlz
• The Bay Area's most rockalicious all-woman cover band. Come hear them deliver their "Rock Hits with Glitz!"

California Academy of Sciences: Holy crap a whole month of African Penguin feedings. Again I say, Holy crap, look at the designs for the new Steinhardt Aquarium…
http://www.calacademy.org/aquarium/new_steinhart.php

Any suggestions?

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Overheard at the office... right here in the Bay Area

2007-09-05T22:27:38Z

IT guy: Hey, Kelly* just showed me her slingbox.

Boss: Reeeally?

IT guy: Yeah. It works fine and everything, but I wouldn't pay for it.

Boss: If you get her drunk she'll give it to you for free!

IT guy: Ohhh... I think we're talking about different things...

Boss: Reeeally?

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It's just sad how much glee this gives me...

2007-09-03T08:56:47Z

http://thinksmarter.wordpress.com/2007/08/04/10-things-your-it-guy-wants-you-to-know/

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This is kinda fun to play with

2007-09-03T00:01:21Z

http://www.andyfoulds.co.uk/amusement/bushv2.htm

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East Coast Geeks?

2007-09-02T04:08:58Z

Hello all. I'm a long time lurker on this tribe. I noticed that it has been relatively quiet in here, so I figured I'd come out of "hiding" and make a post.

As has been noted on many tribes, Tribe in general seems to have a larger concentration of West Coast members (I'm sure due largely to it starting in SF). Myself, I'm from the Baltimore, MD area. Am I alone on this side of the country, or are there any other East Coast Geeks out here?

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For SF Potter Geeks

2007-09-02T02:16:57Z

The Castro is playing the first 4 films, back to back, on Saturday, Sunday, and Monday (from noon-8:30, I believe), for only 12 bucks : )

http://www.castrotheatre.com/sep.htm

I would TOTALLY go, were it not for puppysitting duty, and the bridge closure. But have fun if *you* go : )!!! Heck, seems like a great *event* for this Tribe, if someone wants to ringlead it <g>.

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Geeks in the Milwaukee, WI Area?

2007-09-01T17:23:56Z

I am tired of being geeky on my own. I want to find new ways to geek out and new people to do this with. A date or two might be nice too, but friendship is the main goal. (not that new lovers aren't welcomed to apply...) Really, I'm bored at the moment and a little bummed. After spending sometime in the wondrous Vancouver, where punks and geeks are heavy on the ground and so very easy to find (the punk geek being the awesomest), coming home to Milwaukee, where both seem to be relatively scarce, makes me sad.

So, who wants to hang out? I'm into books, movies, baking, food, comics, graphic novels, piercings/body mods, knitting, sewing, bikes(!!), computers, games (it has been a while for me for most geeky gaming), and many other things.

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Aw C'mon, Date Me Already!

2007-09-01T17:10:51Z

I'm not as ugly as a moose!
(Though I am vaguely moose-like, now that I think about it.)

C'mon, I'm an absolute gentleman and will feed you hot Malaysian soups at fancy NY restaurants. I need a date before the new season of Battlestar Galactica comes on or I'll never again leave the house.

I'm tall, bespectacled, speak enough Japanese to fool people who don't into thinking I speak Japanese, and enjoy James Joyce and sugery sweet cereal with icey cold milk!

And I love my Mom! Look what I got her for Christmas -- http://kidrobot.com/shop.php?sku=9003&Category=Kidrobot%20Toys

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Think it's true for geek girls too?

2007-09-01T00:59:48Z

Reposted from another tribe, I think it originated from Maxim, so grain of salt.

-=100 Things You Need To Know About Women =-

You Know Not To Forget Her Birthday And That Her Favorite Flowers Are Purple Tulips. But You Need The Complete List. Please Use It Responsibly.

100. Girls enjoy always having something kind of wrong, like a headache or cramping or something. Remember: No matter how bad it sounds, she's going to outlive you.

99. Most women will not have sex for the first time with a guy unless their legs are shaved. If your date shows up and you spot stubble, she's trying to keep herself in line.

98. No matter how much she reassures you, if you can't get a hard-on she assumes you're not attracted to her.

97. Beware of your girlfriend's single party friend or gay bud. They want her to be single with them and will encourage any bad behavior as often as possible.

96. Jewelry. Now you always know what to get her for a last-minute gift.

95. The sight of you in your socks and underwear is the biggest turnoff in the world.

94. Never trust a girl who has no girlfriends. She doesn't get along with other women because she's either bat-shit crazy or just plain mean.

93. Girls who say, "I love sports!" are lying. Girls who ask you what time the game is on, without specifying which game they're talking about, are not.

92. A random hookup is more likely to result in pregnancy, because a woman has more sex when she's most fertile.

91. She still has all the love letters and cards from her past boyfriends.

90. Just started dating? Women want you to drive, even if it's their car.

89. A girl would prefer to get a $100 gift from Tiffany & Co. than a $500 gift from Fortunoff. Why? Because her friends will ask where she got it.

88. "If I give you my number on Friday, Tuesday and Wednesday are your best bets to score a date. Monday is too desperate, Thursday is too late."

87. Your female coworkers are obsessed with the fact that on average they receive less pay than male counterparts and the fact that they work less overtime and get pregnant is irrelevant to the discussion.

86. Laying a towel down over the wet spot is like putting your jacket over a mud puddle for her, you noble bastard.

85. A recent study revealed that natural blondes could be extinct in 200 years, so unless she's Norwegian, her towhead might be bottled.

84. Sixteen percent of American men have been with a prostitute scientific proof most women are decent in bed.

83. Women always want to believe what you're saying is true.

82. What do women really want in bed? More blankets. They get colder than men.

81. The threesome is not about you; it's about the two girls. If you're lucky enough to score one with your girlfriend, enjoy sex with the other one because there's a good chance it'll end the relationship.

80. If women have an excuse to take a pill, they'll take it.

79. Never trust the woman who gives you the best blow job you've ever had.

78. "I hate when my boyfriend is sweaty and tries to lie down on top of me or cuddle after I've cum. Wait five minutes."

77. The average woman kisses 79 men before getting married.

76. She hates your Xbox more than she lets on. Blow her off for some gaming and she'll soon stop wasting time on a dork like you.

75. Women who are obsessed with their dogs also like to keep their men on a short leash.

74. "Girls who buy their men lap dances and pretend to enjoy it are kidding themselves. They're trying to keep him happy with some controlled freedom."

73. Over the course of her life, a woman will use 10 men for every one she loves. If you lent her your car or helped her move and didn't get laid, you're one of the 10.

72. During emergencies, women are likely to remain calmer than men. Though it should be noted that inventing minor crises on a weekly basis gives them more practice.

71. "Women grow hairs in a lot of the same places that men do lower abdomen, nipples we just get rid of them."

70. Unless they're lesbians, she won't approve of your hanging out with other girls. Even if they're ugly. And, really, even if they're lesbians.

69. If you have something to hide, she'll find it.

68. Eighty-five: The number of males per 100 females in Gary, Indiana, lowest male-to-female ratio of any city with a population of 100,000-plus. The highest male-to-female ratio is in Salinas, California: 114 males for every 100 females.

67. Kiss her before two dates have gone by or you'll be "friended."

66. They can't live without tension. Every once in a while she's gonna pick a fight with you for no reason. Accept this as a running, inevitable theme and your relationship will make a lot more sense.

65. The most painless way to end an argument: Let her win.

64. An online dating service's survey found that a woman's ideal man has brown hair and blue eyes.

63. In the U.S., 21 percent of women ages 18 to 59 hold out for their honeymoon.

62. A British study claims a woman's chances of getting married drop by 40 percent for every 16-point rise in her IQ. The same increase in IQ for a man boosted his chances of getting married by 35 percent.

61. When a woman tells you her problems, she does not want you to offer solutions.

60. Women often cite manhandling of breasts as the biggest foreplay faux pas.

59. "When I'm drunk, I can't come. Not even with a vibrator."

58. If they're going to do it, most wives cheat between the ages of 18 and 29.

57. Most women think they're better drivers than they are. Don't point this out while she's at the wheel or she'll freak and crash.

56. Women ingest about half the lipstick they apply, which means they eat approximately one to three sticks per year.

54. A woman might say she just wants sex, but sleep with her for a while and she'll change her tune. "I've known so many women who think they can pull this off, but they always develop feelings for the guy."

53. According to the American Association of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Angelina Jolie's lips were the most requested celebrity feature among all female patients in 2004.

52. Despite always complimenting another woman's short haircut, she secretly celebrates having one less competitor, since men prefer long hair.

51. Don't call her "cute." In her mind it's the same as "not vomit-inducing." "Sexy," OK. "Hot," yes. "Fucking awesome," only if she's at least slightly buzzed.

50. Women often buy shoes a size or two small because they're in denial about the size of their feet which they can't stand.

49. They dream of one day peeing in a urinal.

48. Women know where they stand looks-wise but worry about being considered cool, about which they're unsure.

47. According to the U.S. Bureau of Statistics, 23 percent of 18- to 34-year-old women live with their parents, versus 31 percent of you losers.

46. Women want to talk dirty, but they're afraid you won't respect them in the morning. Reassure her that letting go in bed doesn't make her less classy and she'll probably go wild. Jagger helps.

45. Twenty-three percent of this MAXIM's readers are women.

44. A psycho jealous girl will do anything to keep her man including anal.

41. If she suddenly cuts her hair short, it might mean she no longer cares what you think of her. But that doesn't mean she doesn't care about someone else's opinion.

40. About half of all brides will lose a good friend over a ridiculous bridesmaid squabble.

39. It never hurts to say you're sorry, even if you don't mean it.

38. Let her beat you at something once in a while poker, chess, Ping-Pong and she'll be more likely to give you what you want, like some peace and quiet.

37. Women's public bathrooms are about three times more disgusting than men's.

36. "At one point or another, I've gone through your things looking for any evidence from past relationships. I'm talking photographs, postcards, mementos, address books, diaries. If you don't like it, get rid of this stuff before letting me in your apartment. It's not about trust; it's about curiosity, and it drives us crazy till it's been satiated."

35. Like you, girls hate nothing more than a clingy partner who needs them every eight seconds.

34. Chick rock strikes a deeply primal chord inside women while simultaneously revolting men. Just sit back and let her sing the Sarah McLachlan or Ani DiFranco song. It's only about four minutes long.

33. The average woman owns eight bras and wears each one five times before washing. Shasta!

32. Girls will not sit on any toilet outside their own home or a five-star hotel. Everywhere else they're hovering above the toilet in a squat.

31. Got a new girl coming over? Your (tidy) bathroom should include clean linen, a box of Puffs Plus, and several full rolls of TP.

30. "Don't caress our faces while we're kissing, unless you really, really, really like us."

29. On a first date, women never order what they really want to eat.

28. Breast augmentation surgery has grown by 257 percent since 1997. The most popular size? C-cup. As if you didn't know.

27. Gain her trust when you're out by calling her at 10 P.M. She'll go to bed content you're thinking of her, even if you're slurping Jell-O shots off some skank's cleavage.

26. Put down the Drakkar and grab a box of Good & Plenty. Women are turned on by the scent of black licorice.

25. At least one of her friends wants to sleep with you.

24. A good but flawed man is a fixer-upper gem, and women love nothing more than home improvements.

23. Every woman is self-conscious about her ass. Tell her you love her ass and you'll see it more often.

22. If you want more sex, tell your girl an attractive woman hit on you that day. Sixty percent of the time, it works every time.

21. More than half of surveyed females between 18 and 25 would prefer to be run over by a truck than be fat.

20. All women think they're smarter than their partners in some significant way.

19. The more piercings she has, the more places she'll let you put it.

18. Once in a while, let her pick the movie and don't complain about it.

17. Any good woman will tell ya, honesty is not always the best policy.

16. Chicks aren't afraid to get kinky; you just have to have the nerve to ask.

15. Girls don't want to date doormats. So make her proud and refuse to give up bowling night with the guys.

14. Don't take a woman to a concert you really want to see she'll just want to leave early.

13. "Women appreciate a big penis, but having one doesn't give you an excuse to suck at foreplay."

12. Studies show women are more attracted to "macho" guys near ovulation. The rest of the month, they're drawn to "good providers," otherwise known as chumps.

11. She likes one of your friends.

10. Ugly girls like to hang out with pretty girls because it makes them feel like they're more attractive. Pretty girls hang out with ugly girls for the same reason.

9. The minute she decides she's even mildly interested in you, she starts making mental pictures of what your kids would look like and imagining her first name with your last.

8. Sixty percent of women in the United States color their hair, according to L'Oral (who are obviously hoping they can peer-pressure the other 40 percent).

7. Dated a stripper? Keep your mouth shut, stupid.

6. Rub a sheet of medium-grade sandpaper across your face. That's your five o'clock shadow when you kiss her. Now rub that sandpaper on your inner thigh. (Mind you, we're not suggesting you shave.)

5. Female serial killers tend to use poison rather than guns or knives.

4. Foghat's "Slow Ride" is not about a trip in the car. Get the hint?

3. The one breakup line she'll never be able to argue you out of: "I'm sorry, but I no longer have feelings for you."

2. Buying a present for your girl? She'll hate it (and you) if she finds out you took along another woman to help pick it out.

1. You'll probably never know how many guys she's slept with. The standard lie is five. Which really means about 12.

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Golden Gate Geek Event

2007-08-24T22:18:05Z

http://www.sffaire.com/

When:
Saturday, August 25th and
Sunday, August 26th
10am-6pm Saturday
10am-5pm Sunday

Location:
Speedway Meadow
Golden Gate Park
San Francisco, CA

For those that want to meet some geeks this is a great event for you. And there are all sorts of geeks that make up the renngeek group. RPG geeks, techno geeks, music geeks, science geeks, science fiction geeks, history geeks, Horse geeks, BDSM geeks ;-) Anyway all sorts

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Anyone into a Little EQ2?

2007-08-21T00:00:36Z

Just started playing again after buring out on WoW and LOTRO.

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need help finding a certain "Love Shack" alt.mix

2007-08-15T08:41:07Z

I recently heard a mix of Love Shack that I can't find anywhere. It started with what sounded like the first minute or so of Pink Floyd's "Wish You Were Here" and then went into a very accoustic sounding "Love Shack". It was SWEET, but because of where/how I heard it (don't ask) I will likely never find it again without help. So, HELP!!

If anyone has a lead, let me know.

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Geek in love.

2007-08-15T04:42:35Z

Seems like every girl I end up meeting and having a lot in common and like... likes me too... but wants something else. I just would like to have one good long dedicated relationship, lots of sharing, learning, experience... I'm in the wrong decade.

anyway. here's a little something to compensate for my late night gripes. Sorry I haven't been around much, kids.
<3
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v4Wy7gRGgeA

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Camping who's in?

2007-08-15T04:41:40Z

Ok this is basically a repost from "Drawing a blank" to make it more obvious and see who is interested. The who, when, and where are not yet set in stone.

Well once again how do we gather our forces for the benefit of evi..er I mean good! Who likes to go camping? I mean more of a car camping type thing because I'm not really sure how many hardcore camping people we have. I guess first who is interested, and second where, and of course third when. Maybe Big Basin Redwoods State Park. I just saw the prices forget the group sites. We can try to reserve the sites all at once and make them near each other. I'll have to talk with some friends I know some place they like to go has a spring to hike to, but I'm not sure if it's Big Basin. Anyway give me some feedback, might have to make this a new thread.

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Meteor shower tonight

2007-08-14T06:17:39Z

Tonight at about midnight will be the peak of the Alpha Aurigids meteor shower. They will be back in about 50 years. So far I've seen some really big and bright stuff over the past 2 days. I was actually able to see distinct colors in one of the trails with the naked eye.

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How green is your geekitude?

2007-08-14T05:57:23Z

Is being 'green' important to you?

How do you greenify your life?

What neato geeky green gadgets things have you found?

How do you feel about the greening of products becoming popular?

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hey, new geek in toronto

2007-08-14T02:35:18Z

heya, im from toronto canada...

um, is anyone else from around hear???

(look out behind you! its a ninja!)

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Drawing a blank...

2007-08-13T04:16:26Z

Anyone else have kawfee tawk tawpics?

I'm fresh out.

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Simpsons + 300

2007-08-11T07:23:37Z

I believe the term is geekgasm!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3z4YZnja988

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ooh DIY fun with lasers!

2007-08-10T14:57:48Z

Interesting link on turning a mini mag into a laser strong enough to light a match etc:
http://lifehacker.com/software/diy/turn-a-flashlight-into-a-handheld-burning-laser-287252.php

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Hey Kids, Comics!

2007-08-10T14:39:46Z

Speaking of ComicCon, you know we never talk about the geekiest of all geekdom-ness-ituted... Comics!
Anyone reading anything good, lately? I'm working my way through this invaluable resource right now... http://www.crisis2crisis.com/

I'm also reading the post-"House of M" stuff from Marvel to try and catch up to "Civil Wars".

Also, Mark (Battlestar Galactica) Verheiden's "The American" has been reprinted in a big collection. It really holds up well.

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Did anyone go to ComicCon?

2007-08-08T21:57:11Z

I wanted to, but it didn't work out. <sniffle>

Someone tell me more about Joss' panel, or the Kevin Smith incident, or something else fun? Or better yet, share pics!

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Why I'm a geek....any geeks in the Kansas City area?

2007-08-08T15:10:04Z

I love to play MMORPGs. Playing Lord of the Rings Online right now. Avid movie buff also. Hiya to all you geeks. Any geeks in the Kansas City area?

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Geekiest USB devices

2007-08-06T17:29:17Z

Just found this one, which I think kicks the USB poledancer up a notch...

http://www.drinkstuff.com/products/product.asp?ID=3151&title=USB+Finger+Dance+Mat

So how about a roll call? Post some of your favorite, off-beat, gadgets...all powered by the Universal Serial Bus!

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Cell Phone Frustration!

2007-08-04T19:57:51Z

Yes I have one but it isn't anything fancy just a black LG flip phone with a 1.3 mega pixel camera. The issue is that my boyfriend doesn't have one. Ugh! He is a total geek into scifi and a gamer.... but he HATES cell phones.

Grrr! It just frustrates me that when he wants to speak with me I am available... when he isn't available he just isn't available. I know people got by without cell phones before, I know it is not a necessity... but I want him to have one for my peace of mind.

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Worst Superpower in the Universe!!!

2007-08-04T10:05:55Z

A kitten explodes every time you blink.

What do you think the worst super power in the universe is?

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Official Guide to Critically Single! Burning Man 2007

2007-08-01T21:44:38Z

Hello all, and welcome to the final draft of the "Critically Single" event info as it will be seen in the "What, Where, When."

The guide and rules are posted below the What, Where, When entry.

Critically Single : Speed Dating On Wheels! Detail
Description: Nothing is sadder than a tandem bicycle with one rider or a solitary bike crossing the playa. Join our Critical Mass inspired, speed dating/ art tour starting from Snowflake Village (the speed dating experts!) Get to know each other as we ride between installations, enjoy them together, switch partners, and ride to the next. If we have any stragglers after the event, we will bar crawl, on bikes, in mass, until you are no longer single, or until I pass out drunk and crash!
Date: Wednesday, August 29, 2007
Time: 6:00pm-8:00pm
Duration: 120 minutes
Category: Parades
Eco/Green Event?: Yes
Hosted by/Camp Name: Snowflake Village

Here is the scoop on how Critically Single will be run:

* As fast as people come in on their bikes, you will be assembled into teams of 8, four M and four F.
* You will then be sent out to tour 3 nearby Playa art installations
* You will talk to a different person on each leg of the journey
* You will impress each other with your enlightened perspective on the art pieces (you lucky people on the way back will get to talk about your favorites, instead!)
* By the time you get back 20 minutes later, each F has chatted up each M and vice versa.

*** Then you play the game! ***
Secret voting on a gameboard; the Red Pin of Passion for the one you are super hot for, and the White Pin of " sure... I'd date them". You can play both pins, one pin, or no pins.

We match people who choose each other. Winners get a prize packet and a blessing from the Snowflake Scepter on their union, whether it lasts a minute, a month, or a lifetime.

If you do not succeed the first time, try again! If you do not succeed during the speed dating, we'll launch, in mass, to find alcohol, mixing and mingling all the way. Remember, everyone riding with us is looking! So don't be shy! You are around kindred spirits who are just as crazy as you! ;-)

We may need volunteers to help for an hour each (two half hour shifts.) Volunteer benefits are:
* Exposure to the opposite gender. You will be helping the opposite gender, which will assure that you get seen by EVERY hopeful.
* After your half hour shift, you will get front of line treatment!
* You will get "I helped Critically Single" swag, thus increasing your hotness by an order of magnitude.
* If you do not get hooked, during the Critically Single Bar Crawl, we WILL pimp you.

See you on the playa!

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