You may not always think “sports fan” and “geek” in the same sentence, but Geeky Jerseys proves that sometimes it’s OK to cross the streams with their pop-culture-inspired hockey jerseys.
Run by Canadians, Rink Gear‘s founders grew up with hockey and wearing jerseys. “We wore them on the ice, to the mall (hell, I’d get married in one if my fiancee hadn’t threatened to knock my teeth out),” joked self-described “president/owner/jersey geek” Sean. (And that’s just Sean. “We like to keep it pretty relaxed, and our customers communicate with us on a first name basis,” he told me.) Having a jersey on so frequently meant they started to get obsessed with them. (And we all know that a consuming obsession is the mark of a geek!) That’s when it became a business, at first making jerseys for hockey teams. Then artists, such as Dave from davesgeekyhockey.com reached out to Rink Gear about a different kind of jersey. Or as Sean puts it, “We noticed it wasn’t only Kevin Smith that appreciated a rad-looking hockey jersey. So we split the company into two focuses: traditional hockey team jerseys and totally unique geeky jerseys.” And thus their newer site, GeekyJerseys.com, was born. Or as their About section so succinctly puts it: “Jerseys are much more than that — they’re the tuxedo of geeks… And that’s where it all started. A jock and a geek came together over an argument about the best looking jerseys, and how they could be improved.” Continue Reading “Geeky Jerseys: Where Sports Fan Meets Geek Fan” »
By now you should have your weapons figured out, including the logistics of breeding a few dozen hamsters. If you have no idea what hamsters have to do with living through the zombie apocalypse, see yesterday’s post. But hamsters aside, it’s now time to share a few of the zombie related posts my fellow GeekMom writers have been sharing with you for the past couple of years. Between exploring the science behind zombies, to cooking zombie related foods, we pretty much have this topic covered. Now that the time for action is drawing near, let’s revisit some of the best GeekMom posts from days past, that relate to our favorite enemies, the zombies.
GeekMom Patricia enjoyed a panel discussion at Dragon*Con which related to a post-apocalyptic world. Her post explains why you might want to consider looking into getting a license for operating a ham radio.
Do you have a house full of kids who might need to be entertained when the world shuts down? Why not play some zombie related games, to soften the terror that might linger in a young child’s heart when he realizes he may be eaten before the day’s over? GeekMom Andrea did a nice job on this post, outlining some fun, distracting, zombie games. And I just have to share with you this fabulous picture of a zombie Elvis hanging out on her front porch.
Elvis Zombie, just hangin’ out, waiting for the show to start. Photo: Andrea Schwalm
ParkQuest is a free mobile game that provides an immersive, interactive, and customized adventure at public parks and other outdoor areas. Players search for treasures, collect magic items, and battle against monsters as in many adventure games. ParkQuest is unique because players are performing these activities in the real world; in real time and space. Players may use their phone as a map, compass, sword, shield, magic wand, or even a shovel! We want to use this framework to enrich our public parks and get people excited about visiting them and spending time there.
Have you ever wanted to be the star of your very own comic? Well, now it can happen with the help of artist Len Peralta and writer Jessica Mills. They can’t give you super powers, but they can create a one-page, five-panel comic all about you.
You might recognize Len as the man behind the incredibly popular Geek a Week card series that features some of your favorite geeks as trading cards complete with a custom picture and stats. There are geeks like Jonathan Coulton as an Internet Rockstar/Zombie Killer and Grant Imahara as a Mythbuster/X-Wing Pilot.
My three-year-old enjoys playing some of the Dr. Panda preschool apps, especially Dr. Panda’s Restaurant, so she was over the moon when she got her hands on developer TribePlay’s latest offering, Dr. Panda’s Daycare. Like TribePlay’s other apps, their newest preschool game lets my daughter use her imagination with the help of bright graphics and interactive objects.
Dr. Panda’s Daycare puts your child in charge of six adorable baby animals. (If your young one is like mine, they love being in charge.) At the daycare there are five rooms with over 100 interactive objects, including dress-up hats, bubbles, a bouncy house, musical instruments, and more. My daughter giggled with delight each time she discovered something new, continually finding hidden surprises in the rooms of the daycare on repeated play-throughs. She can even play with some of the toys herself, stacking building blocks or tossing the basketball into the hoop.
My three-year-old loves pretending to be a teacher. In the nap time room, she places each baby animal into a crib gently, closes the virtual curtains, and sings them a lullaby out loud. When she takes the animals outside on the playground, she asks each one what they want to do. “Want to teeter totter?” I heard her ask the iPad. She even enjoys getting the animals into trouble just so she can admonish them: “Baby! Don’t climb up there!”
Dr. Panda’s Daycare does not require any reading, with intuitive interactions that only take a few minutes to learn. This charming preschooler game promotes role-playing and creativity for young children, and is available for the iPhone/iPad and Android devices for just $1.99.
A promotional copy of the app was provided for review purposes.
Apologies for the delay in posting this week’s quiz answers. Today I finally get to announce our Puzzle of The Week winner who was selected at random from all the correct entries! Many congratulations to:
Gillian Kratzer
Here is last week’s puzzle:
Using the sound clues, decipher this famous catchphrase:
The oddest prime
Font weight commonly used to draw attention to a specific piece of text
In baseball; major, minor, and youth
If 1 = A and 9 = I, then 15 = ?
One of journalism’s “Five Ws”
Station on the Seoul Subway, lines 4 and 7
Massachusetts aerospace unit closed in 2010
Culinary term for cattle
An implement of water-borne propulsion
So the solution we needed was:
Two
Bold
League
O
Where
Nowon
Haskon
Beef
Oar
= To Boldly Go Where No One Has Gone Before
There were a lot of disqualifications this week due to people missing words from their answers or rewording the phrase slightly (the exact wording is “no one“, not “no man” and the sound clues given bore that out) so be sure to double check your answers.
Hold on to your controllers! New York Times bestselling author Ernie Cline has signed a substantial book deal. The full details of which are still a secret, but here is what we can tell you about the book deal with the Ready Player One author:
The title for the new book is Armada.
Ernie Cline sold the North American publishing rights to Crown Publishing, which is a division of Random House. The foreign publishers will be announced sometime soon.
Julian Pavia — Cline’s editor for Ready Player One — will also be the editor for Armada.
Cline has secured a seven figure advance for this title, both for domestic and foreign publishing rights.
Cline was able to secure this book deal based on a 20-page proposal. The story details of Armada are still a secret. However, according the Wunderkind PR, “The story is said to have a high concept hook that offers the ultimate wish fulfillment to every video game fan on the planet.”
There are already talks of a film, though the rights to the film are yet to be sold.
Ernie Cline’s first book Ready Player One was also purchased by Random House, with Warner Bros successfully outbidding many other studios for the film rights. The film adaption of Ready Player One is by Ernie Cline and A Better Life‘s Eric Eason.
If you’re looking to buy away from the big name chain stores this holiday season, Etsy is a treasure trove of small sellers and handmade goods. Here are some of our favorite stores for crafts, patterns, toys and homewares in 2012! However bear in mind that many Etsy stores sell several different kinds of goods so it’s worth checking any out that might appeal. Part three of our Etsy guide will be up in a few days time featuring even more of our favorite stores.
I can never have too many bags; I use them for grocery shopping, storing things around the house and more. Rubbish Tees make bags, magnets, plushies and more featuring adorable felt appliquéd characters from cute cupcakes to ninja bacon.
Comfortable organic fiber coats, tops, skirts, dresses, sweaters, and accessories. Can it get better? Yes, because the clothes offered by Indigenous are also absolutely stunning.
Organic cotton fleece never looked so good.
This company has been a pioneer in the organic clothing field for 18 years. They use fibers like silk, alpaca, cotton, and merino wool and have strict environmental standards to avoid toxins commonly used to dye and process fabrics. They were the first clothing company to blend organic cotton with Tencel, a breakthrough fiber made of sustainably harvested tree pulp. They insist on living wages and employ over 1,500 highly skilled fair wage artisans. You’d think their clothes would be outrageously priced, yet we’re talking department stores prices for far better quality. Better ethics too.
I got the chance to try out their Portrait Coat, shown at right. It’s made of 100% organic cotton fleece with surprising warmth. The wide collar looks great, but can also button right up to the chin to protect the wearer from brisk winds. It looks great with leggings, jeans, or a skirt. Oh, and nicely roomy pockets. Your phone will not fall out.
The wonderful people at Indigenous have come up with an exclusive offer for GeekMom readers that’s good until December 25th. Get 30% off your entire eco fashion order using the code GEEK22. And as always, free shipping. Give yourself a gift and do something good for the indigenous artisans who make these beautiful clothes too!
A panel from Death: The High Cost of Living, Vertigo Comic.
Happy Comic Release Day! Welcome to another installment of GeekMom Comic Book Corner, where we recap our adventures in comics for the week.
Corrina
The comic book publishing world suffered a bit of upheaval this week as Karen Berger resigned from her position as executive editor of DC’s Vertigo imprint. Many readers probably won’t know her name but her influence in her over 30 years at DC, especially in charge of Vertigo, cannot be understated.
Under Berger’s stewardship, Neil Gaiman’s Sandman was born, as was Garth Ennis’ Preacher, Alan Moore’s V for Vendetta, Grant Morrison’s The Invisibles, Bill Willingham’s Fables and Brian K. Vaughn and Pia Guerra’s Y: The Last Man, among many others. Many male comic readers will tell you that Gaiman’s Sandman was a gateway to comics for their girlfriends. In my case, it worked the opposite way. Sandmanis one of the few comics that my husband, who studied English literature at the University of Chicago, pronounced “brilliant.”
Berger’s Vertigo dealt with mature themes in grown-up ways, as violence was dealt with in a Sopranos/Scorsese way and the sex more in the tone of mature movies like The Unbearable Lightness of Being.
My favorite Vertigo title is Sandman Mystery Theatreby Matt Wagner and Guy Davis. Set in crime ridden New York, Wesley Dodds battled crime as the Sandman, armed with prophetic dreams and a gas gun. The art is realistic, the setting is even more so, and it dealt with the lowest depths of human evil but also the highest aspirations of humanity. At the center of it all is the relationship between Wesley and crimefighting partner Dian Belmont. It’s as much Dian’s story as Wesley’s, as she struggles with the restrictions placed on her by society.
It would make a great HBO or cable series, like many of Vertigo’s comics.
Given her relationship with some of the most creative people in comics, I’ll be waiting to see what Berger does next, be it a move to another company or starting her own.
Dakster Sullivan — The All New X-Men
The All New X-Men is one of the newest titles to debut under Marvel Now and I don’t know what I’m enjoying more, the art or the story. The story follows Wolverine and his team after the events of the Avengers vs. X-Men mini-series and is written by one of the series lead writers, Brian Michael Bendis.
Interested in talking with parents, educators, and scientists about kids and STEM? #STEMchat is an hour-long, monthly Twitter conversation about resources and ideas to help kids learn about Science, Technology, Engineering and Math. #STEMchat host Kim Moldofsky, a Chicago-area writer with tween and teen boys, writes The Maker Mom blog, which grew out of her interest in learning Arduino programming. She describes a typical #STEMchat as “a cocktail party on steroids,” and a great way to connect with parents with a STEM ed bent.
Last month GeekMom Amy Kraft was a guest panelist, talking about Tweens and Engineering, and from all accounts she had a blast. And #STEMchat was a trending topic on Twitter! This month I get a turn, joining Moldofsky and a panel of parenting/education bloggers to discuss “Hack-y Holiday” ideas. You can follow the chat on Thursday December 6, starting at 9 pm EST.
This month’s #STEMchat is sponsored by our friends at littleBits, the STEMmy-winning maker of magnetic snap-together electronic components that let you build all kinds of creative projects. LittleBits has a special Holiday Kit featuring unique pieces that can be used to create seasonal crafts like the ornament shown in the video above. And until December 11, littleBits is running a “What Are You Making for the Holidays?” challenge. Three winners will receive all the littleBits pieces needed to create their designs, in time for the holidays.
To join the live chat, just go to Twitter and search for the hashtag #STEMchat. Or use a site like TweetChat to make the conversation easier to follow. Can’t make it then? You can find recaps of past chats on The Maker Mom website. You can also sign up to receive a email reminders and links to each month’s recap. #STEMchat is usually the 2nd Tuesday of each month at 9 pm Eastern.
I’m looking forward to my first STEMchat. Hope to see you there!
Welcome back, my zombie prepared friends. If you’re still with me on this countdown I am pretty sure you’re on the list of the committed. No, not the mentally committed (although we welcome anyone who has good ideas), the zombie committed. You know, the group of us who will still be around on December 22nd, to begin carving out the new world that is fertilized with zombie-remnant infested soil.
So today we’re going to talk weapons. Everyone has their own personal preferences, and everyone has their own ideas about which weapons are best, so I’ll put some ideas out there and you can decide for yourself. This category will be a perfect example of “survival of the fittest.” Whoever turns out to be right, on the best weapons to use against zombies, will be the last ones standing when January rolls around.
Before I share some ideas and links let me share with you a very simple idea, provided by a fellow GeekMom writer. The idea started with GeekMom Sarah suggesting that, in a pinch, you can use a family pet as a weapon (or at least a distraction) as you make your getaway. Something to remember, Sarah reminded us: “ Chances are they will not be affected should their skin be pierced and they will serve as a distraction long enough for you to find a weapon. Note: the animal in question will only trust you long enough for this to work once.”
All the good karma points you accrued by rescuing Fido from the animal shelter will pretty much be wiped out the moment you toss him into the pack of hungry zombies but hey, it’s a new world with new rules.
GeekMom Ariane took the idea a step further and suggested that hamsters might be the better option. If you are terribly attached to your family pet hamster, consider buying a dozen or so from the local pet store next week. Or just breed some of you own. They reproduce something like every two weeks, right? Or does it just seem that way when you end up with a male and a female after the teenage clerk at the pet store insists he’s sold you two males? Either way, tossing a few little critters to distract the pack of attacking zombies seems like a pretty good idea to add to your weapons list.
Now for some more hard core options that don’t require food or shelter before you use them.
The people at the Zombie Research Society (a great reference site, by the way), feel that blunt weapons are the tools of choice. At the top of the blunt weapons list is the common aluminum baseball bat. As they explain, “Bats are easy to carry and store, they don’t necessitate any advanced training to be effective, and they can be used to poke, cross-check, and strike equally.” If you don’t agree, feel free to read through the 302 comments posted by others who have similar ideas.
Time to jump over to the wonderful folks at ZombieTools.net. They firmly believe that a well made sword is your best bet. Why? In a nutshell, three reasons. First, they don’t require bullets, which you’ll eventually run out of. Second, bullets and gun accessories are heavy to haul around. Third, with a sword you can also fight off other humans who might have their eye on your last package of Ramen Noodles. Continue Reading “GeekMom Zombie Apocalypse Countdown (17 Days to Go)” »
Even a kid who loves R2-D2 and The Avengers as much as mine does occasionally veers away from the decidedly geeky toy aisles. And as she develops a different type of geek passion for music, the new Lalaloopsy Harmony B Sharp doll has become a new favorite.
Lalaloopsy dolls are a modern retake on the classic ragdoll, with the story that each one magically comes to life when its last stitch is sewn. They each have a personality and a pet. Since the original launch in 2010 (when they were called Bitty Buttons), the Lalaloopsy line has expanded to smaller characters, videos, and games. Harmony is one of the most recent friend to join the Lalaloopsy world.
In keeping with the rag doll idea, Lalaloopsy’s life and personality are related to the fabric of their clothes. Harmony’s story is that she was made from the cloth of a singer’s dress, and that’s why she loves to be on stage singing and dancing. Her pet is a rattling cat–her “purr-cussion” instrument. Her “birthday” (aka “sewn-on day”) is March 27, which is International Theater Day.
Harmony has a button in the middle of her chest that’s where you interact with her. My seven-year-old has no trouble pushing it, but sometimes my three-year-old needs help pressing the right spot since it’s hidden under her dress. When you press the button, Harmony comes to life. She comes with six interchangeable pigtails that determine what she sings when you press the button. When you attach her to the stage, she will also “dance”–she’s a rag doll, so “dancing” is more like wiggling, dangling legs. She can also twist a bit and move her arms.
Pros and cons (mostly pros!)
The pigtails come with a carrying bag so there’s less of a chance of finding pigtails strewn about your house.
She has an automatic sleep mode to keep from murdering the four AA batteries too quickly.
She doesn’t have a volume range, but she’s also not excessively loud. The interactions are brief, so even a highly distracted child won’t leave a singing Harmony behind for long.
Small hands may need help attaching her to the stage or changing out hair pieces, although we’ve found it gets easier as she’s played with more.
Harmony is sweet to play with and sweet to look at, since she’s easily left attached to her stand on a shelf. She’s interactive and encourages musicality–even if your singing isn’t always perfect. (Harmony herself messes up from time to time!) Overall, she’s a big win, and I highly recommend her for your little ones who love to sing.
I received a Lalaloopsy Harmony B. Sharp for this review.
Hungry Hungry Hippos and Hungry Hungry Herd Comparison \ Image: Hasbro and Dakster
Hungry Hungry Herd is the latest variation on the classic Hungry Hungry Hippos game. Centered around the Farmville craze, instead of hungry hippos, we now have a hungry cow, horse, sheep and pig. Instead of just white marbles, we now have yellow corn, purple grapes, orange pumpkins and red apples.
For a child who has never played Hungry Hungry Hippos before, they will have the same amount of fun as if they were all hippos. For parents or fans of Farmville, you might be interested in the included $50 Farmville cash. After checking out the price on Facebook though, it’s only worth between $1 and $10.
Other than the paint job and the hippos being replaced with different animals, there is nothing different about this game. So, why would you buy this version verses Hungry Hungry Hippos? Well, for me, I like the paint job on the Farmville edition better. I can also see where the included Farmville cash could be a selling point. I don’t play the game myself, but it’s something for “free” that I could give to a friend.
Farmville Animal Games: Memory \ Image: Hasbro
For the same price (or cheaper on Amazon) as Hungry Hungry Hippos, you can purchase Hungry Hungry Herd and get $50 Farmville cash. So, if your child is more into farm animals than hippos or if you are a fan of Farmville (or know someone who is), this game is for you. If you already have Hungry Hungry Hippos, feel free to not rush out and replace it with this one.
On top of the release of Hungry Hungry Herd, Hasbro has also released a series of card games that come complete with an animal counterpart case. The games themselves are pretty simple (Memory, Old Maid and Go Fish) and like Hungry Hungry Herd, they also come with $20 in Farmville cash. The games are recommended for ages four and up and can accommodate two to four players each.
So, what do you think? Does the new paint job appeal to you or are you happy with your hippos? Leave us a comment and let us know your thoughts.
In exchange for my time and efforts in reporting my opinion within this blog, I received a free review sample. Even though I receive this benefit, I always give an opinion that is 100% mine.
The four editors of the GeekMom wrote the book of fun geeky projects and activities for parents that range from cool superhero costumes and creations, creating sparks in a microwave to exploring the sense of smell with loose tea, to geekiness in the kitchen. Projects run the gamut from spur of the moment to the more complicated but awesome, like making a lava lamp
Android Tablets Made Simple is a guide for anyone new to the world of Android Honeycomb tablets. No, that’s not the current version of Android, but there are still some great deals on older and still functional tablets. If you pick up a bargain Xoom or Asus Transformer, this is the perfect companion guide.
Toothpicks. Rubber bands. Marbles. Drinking straws. Marshmallows. Cardboard tubes. Paper. Popsicle sticks. Rigatoni. Search your cupboards for supplies and get ready to have some fun with creative problem solving!
From colonial fashions and trades to biographies on key historical figures such as Captain John Smith and Thomas Jefferson, Great Colonial America Projects You Can Build Yourself is an interactive guide that blends engaging activities with facts and trivia about early America. Through hands-on projects using common household materials, kids will explore the daily lives of early colonists and try their hand at activities such as rug braiding, candle making, and weather forecasting.
Delve into Tools of the Ancient Greeks and discover how ancient theories continue to influence modern-day thinking. Covering topics such as astronomy, geography and democracy, children will learn about this great civilization and how the people of ancient Greece lived. They’ll meet famous Greeks such as Homer, Sophocles and Alexander the Great. And they’ll take a peek into the daily lives of the ancient Greeks, learning about farming, customs, and worship.
What a refreshing take on Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM). Using a radical departure from a school textbook,Robotics: Discover the Science and Technology of the Future is filled with fun facts, fun illustrations, and ingenious hands-on projects that can be completed in an hour or so. We had so much fun building these projects. We laughed when things went wrong, cheered when we succeeded, and improvised when we didn’t have the exact parts the projects recommended. In the end, we learned more about robotics than we could have imagined from this cool book.
Free Range Learning is a useful handbook for early childhood through the teen years. The first half covers how children naturally learn and how to sustain the love of learning.
The second half is packed with invigorating activities and resources in every subject area including reading, math, critical thinking, the arts, science, volunteerism, and much more. It’s geared to homeschoolers but is relevant for all parents and educators.
Philip Drake is immortal by virtue of a psychic power that heals all but the worst injuries. He’s needed every bit of it as a black ops agent, a life so violent that the line between pain and pleasure is tangled up in his head. When he walks away from the CIA, the last thing he expects is to discover someone stole his DNA to create a race of super-healers. And that the expectant mother is a woman from his past who’d consider it her pleasure to spit on his grave.
One moment, Delilah Sefton is listening to a seriously hot, seriously deranged man giving her some half-baked explanation as to why she’s pregnant with no memory of how she got that way. The next, armed men swarm into her bar, and she and Mr. Sexy-Crazy are on the run. Safety at the Phoenix Institute is only temporary, but it’s long enough to put the pieces together. A madman plans to steal her son in a plot to take over the world. And to stop him, she must learn to trust the baby’s father—a man she blames for her greatest loss.
Today is the last day you will be able to buy a copy of The Dandy from a UK newsstand. The Dandy has been a weekly comic for 75 years. Today is in fact the 75th anniversary of its first edition, so not only was it a regular part of my childhood, it was a part of my brother’s who is a decade older than I am, and also a part of my dad’s. This comic has long roots, but sadly theses days it has fewer fans.
In the 50s the comic sold 2 million copies a week, recent sales total only 8,000 a week. This led the publisher to reconfigure The Dandy for a digital age and a new generation of children. Favorite characters such as Bananaman, Korky the Cat, Beryl the Peril, and Desperate Dan, will now be available at Dandy.com where the lunacy, artistry and humor of the original will find its new home.
I have many memories of reading this comic every week, of walking up to the corner shop for my issue, of joining the fan club, of finally receiving it in the post with the daily paper. It is one of the first geek bonds my dad and I have together. A huge part of Christmas was receiving The Dandy Annual that came out every year, we still have a stack in my parents attic that I am now even more reluctant to get rid of. When my first son was born in 2009, my parents bought him a copy though he will not read it for a few more years. I do not know if the dawn of the digital Dandy will also see the demise of this favored UK holiday tradition, so I will be hanging on to my old copies so that my boys may have that same tactile experience I had on Christmas morning. As much as the new website is an absolute delight, there is nothing like holding that familiar package on Christmas morning and devouring new stories.
Long gone are the days of boring clothing presents and household gifts, with these options available to us all. And we’ve got plenty of great DVD recommendations in this gift guide as well. Put some geek in your ice cubes, bed sheets, and bathrobes, and entertain yourself and your kids with our varied selection of DVDs!
Clothing and Household Goods
Image: S’well
S’well bottle
$31
This lunchbox-sized water bottle fits easily into school lunches (and Christmas stockings), but better yet, it’s insulated. This means cold drinks stay cold on a hot day. It also means that hot cocoa or soup will remain hot for up to 12 hours. BPA-free and eco-friendly, the folks at S’well support Water Aid, providing safe water for impoverished countries.
Photo: Kris Bordessa
Out of Print shirts
Kid sizes: $22; adult sizes: $28
What if you could find a shirt that featured classic book covers? What if those shirts featured some of your favorites, say Nancy Drew, 1984, Jane Eyre, or The Maltese Falcon? The folks at Out of Print have got you covered. You’re welcome.
With just 18 days until your whole world falls apart I thought I’d give you a break today. There are many great tips still coming in our countdown, but today let’s just enjoy this ordinary Tuesday and watch a few videos.
If you’re like me, the best thing you could hear a teacher say when you were in school was: “We’re going to watch a video today!”
So sit back, feel no need to take notes, and just enjoy these uplifting zombie videos.
Let’s start with one of the favorites in my house. My teen sons love Key and Peele and this video, called “Racist Zombies” is one of the reasons.
Next up, a pretty clever Paypal commercial. Not only is it entertaining, pay close attention to the strategies shown. I promised you wouldn’t have to take notes but you might jot down just a few, like “cans of soda will temporarily stop a rushing zombie” and “feel free to sacrifice strangers.”
If you grew up in an age where seeing movies at school involved a reel to reel projector (Hey, don’t judge… technology changed quickly once I hit college!) you might enjoy this video. It has all the basics of surviving a zombie attack in a format that is simplistic and comforting to those of us over the age of forty.
And if you have a kid like mine who loves to make Lego stop action movies, you just might enjoy this one called Lego Zombie Attack. In the interest of full disclosure, there is a bit of graphic Lego violence and Lego blood in this clip. It couldn’t be avoided. It’s a zombie movie, after all.
Here’s one you might not expect… a Corn Pops commercial. With Zombies. Don’t believe me? Go ahead, click on it.
See, wasn’t that fun? Now, be ready to jump back on track tomorrow, as the survival tips keep coming!
Inspired by Jonathan Trappe and his determination to cross the Atlantic using 365 helium filled balloons, you can now calculate how many balloons it would take to fly your home up, up and away, Fredriksen style. All you need to do is enter the square footage of your home and take a guess. I only guessed 50,000 for Wayne Manor, so I was way off.
Image: Sarah Pinault
When Up came out, Wired’s own Alexis Madrigal estimated that it would take 105,854 balloons to lift the Frediksen place. The Movoto team have come up with a formula by which you can take a stab at your own balloon-house ratio, taking into account the size and weight of the balloons themselves.
Does your camera run Android? This one does. The Samsung Galaxy Camera is part of a new class of device. It’s got every part of a phone, including a huge 4.8 inch screen and possible two year contract, except it doesn’t make phone calls. With the Samsung Galaxy Camera, you can take photos and have them sent to Instagram, Flickr, or Google+ without having to download anything or even wait until you get back to a Wi-Fi hotspot. You can also make corrections on your images or edit video directly on the camera before sending them on to friends and family.
Screen Capture of Expert Mode
The whole device is slightly heavier than your average smartphone, probably to accomodate the 16 megapixel camera with 21x optical zooming lens. It also takes better pictures than a smartphone and is loaded with extra features. Its “Expert Mode” lets you individually adjust things like f-stops and ISO, and it tells you what you’re doing while you adjust it. That’s right. It teaches you as you go along. Now you can take better photos and learn how to better use that fancy DSLR, should you eventually choose to upgrade. Continue Reading “Samsung Galaxy Camera: Sharing, Editing, and Android” »
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