Have You Discovered Think Geek?

I have to admit that ThinkGeek is probably my favorite website in the world. I love new toys and gadgets and this website delivers in spades. For those annoying coworkers, there is nothing more amusing than using the ThinkGeek Annoy-a-tron. If you find yourself in need of some cool new threads that will announce your "geekiness" to the world, you will find a nice supply of suitable tee-shirts at ThinkGeek as well.

Honestly, there are all kinds of wonderful toys, gifts, gadgets, and toys to appeal to the inner geek in all of us. If you haven't yet discovered the sheer joy of shopping at ThinkGeek, today is the perfect opportunity to find your way to the Geek side of the Force and get your Shopping on.

Really Cool Site for Computer Geeks

Occasionally I run across a site that is too incredibly cool not to share. I know that there is no requirement for geekhood. I also know that many bona fide geeks enjoy a concept known as modifying computer cases. This site goes a little beyond a typical box mod and actually shows how they managed to modify the monitor and the keyboard in order to accomodate a truly old fashioned computing experience.

This website isn't about modifying computers per se, but typically modifications that can done to all manner of items. For the geek who likes playing with all kinds of cool toys this is simply too much to pass up. Even in the process of writing this I find myself consistently clicking back to the website and getting lost among all the cool and entertaining things that are laid out for all to see and try.

Here it is folks. The Steampunk Workshop. I hope you all enjoy it is much as I have and that you will not get so completely lost among all the neat and interesting things to do that you forget to find your way back.

Sad Day for Battlestar Galactica Fans

If you've been reading this blog for any length of time I am sure that it is fairly obvious how much I enjoy the new Battlestar Galactica series that has been showing on the Sci Fi Network. The story is engaging and they have managed to take icons from my childhood and make them even more frightening.

It is with great sadness that I relay the news that the upcoming season of Battlestar will be the shows final season. This was not the result of the poor ratings the show has experienced (in spite of critical acclaim) or any reason other than the producers of the show feel the story will be best played out in four seasons.

There will also be an exceptionally long break when compared to season's past before we will see the ending of this wonderful story. With this in mind, be sure to keep checking for updates here as I am sure to share any news that comes way becuase I enjoy the show so very much.

We are also in the final days of Stargate SG1's long and successful television tenure as well. For those of you who do not know, this is SG1's final season on Sci Fi and it will be ending soon. There are movies that will provide a little closure for fans who were somewhat shocked and dismayed by the decision of the Sci Fi channel to cancel this long time fan favorite. Stargate Atlantis will continue airing on Sci Fi despite the departure of SG1.

Have a great weekend all, I have plans to devote some serious energy and effort into cleaning my house. It looks like a bad planetary disaster film has been shot in my living room. TTFN!

Why Geek?

There was a time when being called a geek was meant to be an insult. The same may hold true for today but there are a few very obvious facts that should take a little bit of the bite out of being called a geek.

First of all Bill Gates is a geek. It's a fact. He was a geek in his younger days and neither his technological wizardry or his not quite up to par social skills have changed much over the last couple of decades. What has changed for Bill Gates however is the status of his net worth. It just keeps growing and growing. Peronally, I wouldn't mind the comparison. He is one geek that has done quite well for himself.

When you think about it, however, there are a great deal of men and women in powerful positions that may have exceptional scientific skills while not scoring as high off the charts when it comes to those pesky little things known as socialization skills.

While I would love it if my claim to geek famedom was my incredible abilities when it comes to computer coding (that we'll leave to the love of my life) or my unsurpassed talents when it comes to MMORPGs I can't. Truth be told I have absolutely no talent when it comes to coding and while I greatly enjoy MMORPGs I can't claim to be really great at them either.

Ironically enough, it's probably these things that make me most likely to be called a geek. I don't even fit the geek stereotype. I have a few social skills, I'm not all that scientifically inclined, yet I remain fascinated and drawn to all the things that are possible, even those that are improbable. I love science fiction, computer games, and useless bits of trivia. Does it really matter that I'm not exceptionally skilled at any of them?