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.
Tuesday, July 31, 2007
Friday, June 01, 2007
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!
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!
Tuesday, May 29, 2007
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?
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?
Saturday, May 26, 2007
History Channel Features the Star Wars Legacy
Well sort of. On Memorial Day the History Channel will be airing a feature show by the title of Star Wars: The Legacy Revealed. This is rather personal for me and I will definitely be among the millions who will either tune in or Tivo this particular television special. While many took round about paths on their journey to divine geekiness, mine started right about 30 years ago (egads! I can't believe I'm confessing that...29, 29!) when I first discovered the possibility of a galaxy far, far away.
To my young little eyes this was a world that it was as possible as the world I was standing in and as real. I saw the stars every night as I was tucked into bed and the very thought that there could be a galactic war waging in those skies where light and dark were battling for their very existence was beyond exciting. I was hooked from the first scene until the very end of the movie as the princess rewarded the bravery of my heroes and R2D2 once again stood beside C3PO.
Another little detail you may want to tuck away is that this also marks the 30 year anniversary of the Star Wars saga. The Star Wars series has spanned generations and is one thing from my childhood that my children have been able to be as excited about as me. There are so very few things that truly belong to both our generations. I'm thrilled that this is one of those things that we've all managed to share and love together.
At any rate, though it seems the story has been told in full, the legacy of Star Wars continues to impact our world today. I hope many of you will join me in watching this 2 hour special on Monday night as our deep and abiding love for all things Star Wars and the impact that this series has had on generations is explored.
To my young little eyes this was a world that it was as possible as the world I was standing in and as real. I saw the stars every night as I was tucked into bed and the very thought that there could be a galactic war waging in those skies where light and dark were battling for their very existence was beyond exciting. I was hooked from the first scene until the very end of the movie as the princess rewarded the bravery of my heroes and R2D2 once again stood beside C3PO.
Another little detail you may want to tuck away is that this also marks the 30 year anniversary of the Star Wars saga. The Star Wars series has spanned generations and is one thing from my childhood that my children have been able to be as excited about as me. There are so very few things that truly belong to both our generations. I'm thrilled that this is one of those things that we've all managed to share and love together.
At any rate, though it seems the story has been told in full, the legacy of Star Wars continues to impact our world today. I hope many of you will join me in watching this 2 hour special on Monday night as our deep and abiding love for all things Star Wars and the impact that this series has had on generations is explored.
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