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Epiphany

2009-11-21T06:44:52Z

I've discovered the source of my dating problems.

If only I were...ignorant and passive I'd have guys beating a path to my door.

But today I was told that no man wants an uppity brainiac (What the heck is a brainiac?) and that I'd better learn to enjoy my own company.

I do enjoy my own company and if that's the price of having a partner I think I'll do without.

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R2D2 Caught in Subspace Anomaly-QuantumSingularity-TimeFeedbackLoop

2009-11-16T18:22:08Z

http://gizmodo.com/5405276/confirmed-r2+d2-finally-discovered-in-star-trek

"At last, here's the droid we were all looking for. In this frame you can clearly see R2-D2's cameo in ...."

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Anyone Care to Moderate?

2009-11-16T18:21:35Z

I guess I have reached my nadir as moderator on the Geek Dating Tribe. I'm at a loss as to how to moderate. As much as I'd like to tell myself that it's the constant Tribe crashing that is at fault, there are other tribes on my radar with occasional geek related subject matter that can get anywhere from ten to one hunderd posts in a day. I've decided to bow out of moderating most of my tribes due to my inability or lack of presence. As much as I felt like this one has been my baby, it looks as if I am a bad mother. Sorry kids.

Since it is easier to pass on moderatorship instead of trying to get tribe 'customer service' to do it, does anyone care to revive the baby?

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Congrats Shay!!

2009-10-04T15:14:31Z

On bagging and tagging a fabulous Geek of your very own ; ). Yay!!! Gives hope to Geeks everywhere, I'll bet, that they might find a wonderful woman like you : ). So happy for ya!!

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Geek Dating

2009-09-29T06:27:10Z

If you are into a guy who likes SCA , Role Playing games, Sci Fi Cons and similar such things, then let us be friends if nothing else.

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Conventional Booth Babe Dating Contest?!

2009-09-14T20:32:41Z

http://arstechnica.com/gaming/news/2009/07/ea-puts-sexual-bounty-on-the-heads-of-its-own-booth-babes.ars

"Who is running the competition for this?" is my question...so, if you're going, bring a camera...

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Hazzah to all geeks!

2009-09-14T00:26:47Z

Ok there has been a huge lull in this tribe and all I can say is who is a Ren Faire geek? If you are interested there are plenty of faires in CA. If you live in CA or elsewhere with an upcoming faire why not organize a meet up! Regardless of whether you are a hardcore ren geek or not just go and have fun and take friends it's always more fun that way. I unfortunately won't be able to make most faires this season, but Fair Oaks is coming up this weekend near Sacramento, CA and the next one I know of is in August the San Francisco Gate faire I believe, There are a ton of others just look if up on the various ren faire websites if you don't already have them bookmarked just do a search, just be sure to check the specific faire website to make sure that faire is still active. If you sew etc why not organize meetings to learn and help each other make costumes and plan a faire to attend in costume!

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Star Trek IMAX

2009-09-13T23:15:19Z

... is showing at the Emeryville Bay Street theatre. I'm sure we've all seen it already, but it ws so great Dave & I want to see it again, and IMAX would be awesome. If anybody would like to make it a group outing, please let me know.

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See How Far We've Come?

2009-08-29T17:48:51Z

http://io9.com/5348171/30-rock-salutes-science-fiction-every-great-clip

We have seeped into so many prime time jokes.

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geek dating

2009-06-23T18:18:03Z

gk2gk.com

not a whole lot of people on it, but it does have alot of geek search options.

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Any queer WoW geeks?

2009-06-09T17:56:51Z

This is so cool <lol>! I haven't played in a over a month...this is my server, and a friend had to tell me about it (some WoW addict, me, eh <g>?).

http://taint.rtgc.org/news.php

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for those times when....

2009-04-11T04:52:21Z

....you feel like you just need that something extra to catch that someone's attention!

http://i.gizmodo.com/5140194/prosthetic-nipples-add-that-winter-glow-all-year-long

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Am I the only person in the world who didn't know about Star Trek Porn?

2009-04-11T02:56:13Z

Totally N_S_F_W

http://io9.com/5120311/to-boldly-go-there-a-history-of-star-trek-porn-with-clips-[nsfw]

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A good quote for geeks?

2009-02-18T23:20:04Z

Any random but entertaining quotes out there of any geeky flavor?

I'll start with a tick quote:

"Destiny's powerful hand has made the bed of my future, and it's up to me to lie in it. I am destined to be a superhero. To right wrongs, and to pound two-fisted justice into the hearts of evildoers everywhere. And you don't fight destiny. No sir. And, you don't eat crackers in the bed of your future, or you get all... scratchy!"

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RPG Motivationals

2009-01-12T21:08:41Z

Enjoy!

http://blog.wired.com/geekdad/2009/01/motivational-po.html

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Geek Sex 2

2008-12-19T16:02:15Z

I propose this as a continuation of the Geek Sex Thread.
(My scroll-wheel fingers need a break.)

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Yet another appliance geeks can't be without...

2008-12-18T03:54:46Z

I wonder -why- -=this=- appliance keeps coming up geekified.....

http://www.toplessrobot.com/2008/11/you_dont_know_the_deliciousness_of_the_dark_side.php

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For the crafty geeks.....a tribute to the Godfather...

2008-12-17T17:26:56Z

http://blog.craftzine.com/archive/2008/12/how_to_knitted_horse_head.html

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Heh heh...

2008-12-17T15:57:26Z

http://www.news.com.au/technology/story/0,25642,24801456-5014239,00.html

Messy gift-wrapping service 'Crapwrap' launched by gadget retailer Firebox

December 15, 2008 01:10pm

WHEN it comes to wrapping presents, most men tend to take a utilitarian approach.

The paper is likely to be roughly chopped, the sticky tape applied in industrial quantities and as for bows and ribbons — forget it.

It's perhaps not surprising that presented with an immaculately wrapped gift, many women become suspicious that it may not have received the personal touch.

But one UK retailer is providing a wrapping service so shoddy the recipient will be left in no doubt her partner did it.

Firebox.com is paying 20 of its male forklift truck drivers and warehouse assistants to wrap presents as quickly as possible, using ugly brown duct tape and very little care.

And the $9 service, cheekily called CrapWrap, has attracted more than 500 customers since it launched last week.

Whether it's a book, DVD or something trickier such as a kitchen utensil, the team guarantees to make a mess of it.

Trixie of Lithgow Parcels can even be dispatched in brown paper with a shoddily-tied pink ribbon.

Kevin Smith, 29, is proud to be the worst wrapper at the company's London warehouse.

He said: "I am rubbish. We're not given any instructions. I'm just asked to make a hash of it using lots of brown tape and making sure there are rips and untidy folds.

"It's nice to get away from the normal work: cleaning, packing and moving stuff around. Wrapping is a good distraction."

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Robot Population

2008-12-16T23:13:40Z

http://www.geekologie.com/2008/12/thats_it_im_moving_robotic_sta.php

[click link to see graph]

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Star War vs Star Trek

2008-12-09T14:51:47Z

One of my boyfriend's gaming guild buddies made this vid. It is tooo funny and worth the watch!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v4ijDlbvAxw

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It is time once again...

2008-11-28T21:43:55Z

...for the 2008 Xmas list!

Here's my first entry:

http://arstechnica.com/news.ars/post/20080928-hands-on-with-some-surprising-80-night-vision-goggles.html

Only $80!

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Oooh 75 comics being made into films

2008-11-18T03:34:22Z

http://denofgeek.com/movies/147293/75_comics_being_made_into_films.html

Hmm I don't know there appears to be a live action version of "Ghost In The Shell" in the works. I don't think they will be able to do it justice it's just not the right medium. Also looks like most of "The Avengers" will have their own movies and then "The Avengers" movie.

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Another LifeBoat Option

2008-11-15T07:16:37Z

Not trying to get anyone to leave this Tribe <lol>, but someone pointed this out to me today: http://geeks.pirillo.com/

If you're already on Ning, you can use your current Ning ID and such. I haven't really checked it out yet, but there at 9000-some members, all geek-identified, so it might be fun.

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Don't drink, don't smoke...

2008-11-13T14:30:07Z

what do ya do?
Okay, so maybe I should call this confessions of a workaholic. I used to spend all my time working but now find myself with actual free time. I don't drink and I don't smoke. I'm not really into clubbing. Right now my social life consists of fellowships on Lord of the Rings Online. I keep myself entertained with Sci Fi network and my techno toys, but those are solo activities.

What do people do for fun?
Scratch that. What do geeks do for fun? With other geeks?

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Tribute to John Williams Acapella Star Wars Style

2008-11-13T05:42:30Z

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lk5_OSsawz4

Enjoy

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Do We Want to Rethink the Container?

2008-11-13T03:17:26Z

It seems like we've experienced a serious slowdown in posts here. Sure, some of it is that Tribe has had a series of Cyber-strokes and crashes often, and we've had a few of the previously active people hook up and flirt less here, and then I have tried to recruit more people to inject some life in here and it hasn't caused a skyrocket in activity.

One thing I have found is that if there is an overtone of dating/rejection it does discourage some geeks from putting themselves out there. So would anyone want to consider repackaging this tribe to encourage more activity? I have made quite a few friends here and would love to keep things going. How can we make it a more 'social' tribe without the limitation of 'dating' as the smaller box it is contained in now, yet make room for that potential romantic connection for those who -are- looking?

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Roll Call!! SF Bay Area.

2008-11-13T00:03:28Z

Who here is in the SF Bay Area?

Inquiring single geeky guy wants to know. I've got some time on my hands and would love to see

Love you all,
Rog~

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Random Attempt to Jumpstart Conversation

2008-10-24T03:40:54Z

http://current.com/items/89048684_why_we_drink

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Toast, anyone?

2008-10-02T22:53:25Z

http://www.toastermuseum.com/scripts/toasterspecials/spe_funstuff01.html

(Check out the "Amittyville Toaster" link!)

So, um, it looks like Dr. Toast ( http://www.drtoast.com/ ) will be landing in Oakland on Friday evening, Oct 3 at Linden Street Brewery. Here's is the link to the event:

http://web.mac.com/kokahuna/iWeb/LSB%20Site/Events.html

This is also a Burning Man oriented event...supposedly. I probably won't be able to make it...but I have met several cute women at this venue in the past. There are also a few eligible guys there as well... Actually, I might be able to get there later in the evening after a friend's b-day event is over...we'll see. So, go and have a good time if you are in the area and have an inclination!

T

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for the physics geek in you!

2008-08-30T06:47:21Z

http://www.engadget.com/2008/08/08/cern-rap-video-about-the-large-hadron-collider-creates-a-black-h/

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Geek Bonding

2008-08-19T22:46:51Z

I just phoned AT&T to change my address. I ended up in an animated, 45 minute conversation with the customer service guy about comic book movies, Heroes, old cartoons, great casting potentials for future film adaptations, and the like. He was awestruck that I knew about everything he brought up, as all of the women in his life are the "Sex & the City" type and won't even *watch* something like Ironman. It was fun to geek out with someone who was just as excited about geeky stuff as I am (though thankfully I have lots of geek friends, too), and in such an unexpected place. I'm pretty sure I made his day, which also make me feel happy. Geeks Unite : )!

Anyone else run into a cool geek in an unexpected place?

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Looking for new geeky home

2008-08-18T22:41:16Z

Lend me your experience and help me choose my new home.

I'm self employed so I can live anywhere. I just don't make huge wads of dough. The renovations on this house should take another year so I'm starting to think about where to go next. Here's what I'm hoping for:
Midwest, less than 100,000 population, major university, decidedly to the left politically, lots of arts and culture, good public schools, decent housing under 200,000.

I've looked at lots of towns and ruled out quite a few. The front runner is Iowa City, Iowa.

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Anyone Ever Watch the Young Ones?

2008-08-18T17:00:30Z

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hj36uQ0De6I

What's your favorite scene/episode?

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Perfect gift to get your geek...

2008-08-17T23:36:41Z

http://cgi.ebay.com/2008-Comic-Con-Excl-Battlestar-Galactica-Cylon-Toaster_W0QQitemZ310074900154QQcmdZViewItem?hash=item310074900154&_trkparms=72%3A570%7C39%3A1%7C66%3A2%7C65%3A12%7C240%3A1318&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&timeout=1218817404238#ebayphotohosting

I hope it actually burns that image.

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What is wrong with this picture?

2008-08-14T15:37:29Z

http://geekdating.tribe.net/photos/a356e1eb-e6ed-4a71-af30-16ad54df0db1

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I am.....

2008-08-14T06:40:16Z

I am your new and temporary evil overlord of Geek Dating so..... BOW BEFORE ME! Ok so enough of the pleasantries anyhoo I'm just temporarily filling in for our dear moderator while she attends to some personal business. I've decided I will assign you all random numbers and roll two D20s and add a little dash of evil to decide who will date who. I of course am excluded from the pool and will date anyone I wish! Not that there is anything wrong with this, but anyone want to place bets on how many times I choose two people of the same sex? Of course anyone may disagree with my choices and walk out the back door into my pit errrr... I mean "visit" the free-range snake room.

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Ok now on to the real business!

2008-08-12T19:36:09Z

Now I know we've had plenty of I'm this geek etc and I wanted to see if I an add something to it and get some conversations going in this tribe. I hate getting lumped into categories, but unless there are other suggestions here it goes.
1. As a geek you are known for what?
2. What activity etc do you love spending time doing?
3. What topics etc do you want to learn more about?
4. Where is your favorite place to go to indulge your inner/outer geek?
5. Where do you live. (yes I know your profile may say this, but it's just helpful and you don't need to be real specific) e.g. central texass
6. What questions do you have for others?

ok here I'll start off:

1. I'm known for my love of salamanders and Herpetology
2. I love going herping ( looking for and studying herps). If you don't know what that is look up Herpetology
here I'll save you time: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Herpetology
3. I'd love to learn more about photography, statistics, GIS and a whole slew of other things
4. I move a lot so it all depends on where I am if I'm near a cypress swamp I'll be there, in CA it's hard to decide there are so many cool places but I think the redwoods rank up there at the top for me.
5. I live (atm) in central Texass, but as soon as possible I want to get back to CA when this job is over, probably go back to the Bay area.
6. Pfft these are all my questions now answer me yee mere mortals, that is all!

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Gamers advice?

2008-07-30T18:31:00Z

In a tribe called Geek Dating there has to be a gamer or two. What sort of mouse do you use when you are happily playing RPG. I have an optical notebook mouse but lately its not working very well. If I get killed one more time because I can't turn around fast enough my head is going to explode.

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Dr. Horrible's Sing Along Blog... JOSS WHEDON RULES!!!

2008-07-27T05:46:40Z

http://www.drhorrible.com/

It is a must see first two acts are up, free online, or you can download on on iTunes, or just wait for the DVD... only free for a limited amout of time.

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Dr. Horrible's Sing-Along Blog

2008-07-20T00:36:05Z

Neil Patrick Harris. Nathan Fillion. Explorations of alternative media distribution. Joss Whedon writes a supervillian musical!! Anyone else REALLY excited about this?

www.drhorrible.com

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something a biogeek shouldn't miss!

2008-07-16T21:48:33Z

I just came across this announcement today!
http://museumvictoria.com.au/About/MV-News/2008/Giant-squid-public-dissection-at-Melbourne-Museum/
Unfortunately I won't be home : ( but I'm sure they will post it somewhere.

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Hooked

2008-07-12T14:26:59Z

Okay, so I got LOTR online for my kid, who is a major gamer. She likes to share stuff with me, so she starts showing me stuff in the game. Then I get the bright idea to create a character and try it out.

Its a slippery slope.

Now I find myself skipping meals to complete a quest and losing sleep so I can level up.

The first step is to admit the problem, but I don't wanna be cured.

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Hellboy

2008-07-11T04:07:54Z

I think it comes out on Friday. We have the first one on DVD, so I really wanna see the new one. yep.

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uuuuummm... okay I thought all the cellphone brain tumor stuff was poppycock.

2008-07-07T20:58:19Z

Now I don't know.

http://www.koreus.com/video/telephone-portable-mais-popcorn.html

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tech geeks and open source fans eat your heart out!

2008-07-04T14:48:06Z

Looks like someone finally built a cell phone for us!

http://www.informationweek.com/news/mobility/smart_phones/showArticle.jhtml?articleID=208802218

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NPR On Point: 'American Nerd'

2008-06-30T13:08:13Z

'American Nerd'
Aired: Monday, June 30, 2008 11-12PM ET

We talk with author Benjamin Nugent about what he calls the story of "his people," and two centuries of nerd lore.

Listen Here: http://www.onpointradio.org/shows/2008/06/20080630_b_main.asp

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My domain or email may have been hijacked....little advice?

2008-06-28T14:06:38Z

I just got a 'failure daemon' notice that read:

"Hi. This is the qmail-send program at s437.sureserver.com.
I'm afraid I wasn't able to deliver your message to the following addresses.
This is a permanent error; I've given up. Sorry it didn't work out.

<paula@pd-prod.com>:
The message has too high SPAM probability (13.2)

--- Below this line is a copy of the message.

Return-Path: <(my email address)>
Received: (qmail 23318 invoked by uid 504); 27 Jun 2008 05:29:47 -0000
Received: from unknown (HELO admin-6ab615531) (79.184.254.85)
by ns1.s437.sureserver.com with SMTP; 27 Jun 2008 05:29:47 -0000
Content-Return: allowed
X-Mailer: CME-V6.5.4.3; MSN
Return-Path: communications_msn_cs_enus@cimail15.msn.com
Message-Id: <20080627082947.3644.qmail@admin-6ab615531>
To: <paula@pd-prod.com>
Subject: Dear paula@pd-prod.com June 85% 0FF"

Could this just be an issue wherein they just put my email as the return or could I have a problem with someone using my domain/email from which to send out spam?

What should I do?

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erm.... might this be going too far?

2008-06-27T15:19:01Z

http://www.submersibledesign.com/drinkpee/

"The project includes an installation and a DIY kit for turning your pee into fertilizer. The installation will be on view and the DIY kits will be available at the exhibition... "

Is there such thing as too green?

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Flowers and Chocolate..?...or this...

2008-06-27T11:41:50Z

http://store.valvesoftware.com/productshowcase/productshowcase_HL2HeadCrabHat!.html

If your Sweetie is a gamer geek, they might prefer the latter.

Are there other gamer geek gifts you guys know of?

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Describe your mouse pad.

2008-06-22T04:45:41Z

Mine is a leather note pad that was schwag from when I worked at SeGa -=so=- long ago. It entertains me because the slogan on the seal is "The Future Starts Here".

ROTFL!

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Second Life

2008-06-21T05:49:59Z

Just curious.. is anybody here a participant in Second Life?
http://secondlife.com/

I'm interested in comments on the experience.

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Iron Man!!!

2008-06-10T02:23:27Z

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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What flavor geek are you?

2008-06-06T04:23:25Z

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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Question for Mac Geeks : )

2008-05-28T02:25:57Z

So I finally cleared off 20G of space from my laptop. It was FULL, so I couldn't add anything, but now I can, and I want to play with my widgets <g>. What are your favorite ones? Right now, I have the Spore countdown <lol>, a Sudoku one, weather, NASA, and a weird lava lamp thing. I see that there are some for my fave TV shows, but what else is fun and geeky to have on one's dashboard? Thanks!

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I'm an English Major, and I carry a Sharpie....

2008-05-22T15:17:59Z

http://www.chicagotribune.com/features/chi-typo-guys-0521may21,0,701362.story?page=1

Armed with Sharpies and erasers, the literate and grammar-conscious cover the country, correcting wrongs. Hurray!

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Sordid Stories of Geek Woe

2008-05-21T02:28:02Z

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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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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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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