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WIN! Murakami’s 1Q84 Will Sell Volumes
Wed, 28 Sep ’11 Drop “1984” in a game of word
association and you might get back “the birth of the Mac,” “crack” or “proton packs.” George Orwell’s ghost… more
Boldly Go.. to a Planetarium to Learn About Alien Life
Tue, 27 Sep ’11 Space. The final frontier. These are the voyages of the humble C train. Its mission? To drop people off at 81st street, in front of the… more
City Unmasked: Meet a Real Batman
Mon, 26 Sep ’11 Make the Best of a Bat Situation – Bats, along with people who go to Diddy shows, get a bad
rap. Conquer your fear of flying mammals, à la… more
Geek This Week: Die, Dragons, Die!
Fri, 23 Sep ’11 Bloody Sunday – If you like free tickets to killer film festivals, then we’ve got a tip for you. Tweet at us the name of a sci-fi… more
Revive Civilization at a Post-Apocalyptic Book Club
Fri, 23 Sep ’11 The Brooklyn neighborhood bordering the
East River just south of Atlantic Avenue is called “Columbia
Waterfront District.” And that is… more
Geek This Week: Texas-Sized Laughs
Fri, 16 Sep ’11 #1. Austin Audition – South by Southwest might’ve made its name embracing indie acts, but that doesn’t mean they’ll let any anonymous joker… more
The Smartest Man on Sunset
Wed, 14 Sep ’11 The IQ at NerdMelt just ticked up a few dozen points, because comedian Greg Proops has decided to bring his signature Proopcast… more
WIN! A Pair of Tickets to Maker Faire for Robotics, Rockets and Remarkable Radness
Wed, 14 Sep ’11 To hang out with robots you usually have to be part of either some prestigious research firm or a member of the LeBeouf clan. Bodacious… more
Geek This Week: Test Your Might
Fri, 9 Sep ’11 #1. You Win – The arcade days may have gone away, but competitive gaming isn’t going anywhere. This weekend you can find plenty of face to… more
Wocka Wocka Talka: Go Gonzo with Henson Confessions
Fri, 9 Sep ’11 A wise man once had a wise frog sing “It ain’t easy being green.” From The Dark Crystal to Yoda and the Muppets, Jim Henson’s imagination… more
