Comments for Geek Life http://geek-life.com Thu, 23 Feb 2012 03:34:01 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Comment on Star Trek For Beginners: “The Man Trap” and “Charlie X” by Dan http://geek-life.com/2012/02/21/star-trek-for-beginners-the-man-trap-and-charlie-x/#comment-1836 Dan Thu, 23 Feb 2012 03:34:01 +0000 http://geek-life.com/?p=12682#comment-1836 You're definitely right. I'm interested in watching these both in that context and from the perspective of someone today. Because, even though it's very progressive for the time, it's also this cultural document from the Mad Men era. I mean, look at the skirts. Though I'm glad that even in the sixties future, it's not okay to slap Yeoman Rand on the butt! You’re definitely right. I’m interested in watching these both in that context and from the perspective of someone today. Because, even though it’s very progressive for the time, it’s also this cultural document from the Mad Men era. I mean, look at the skirts. Though I’m glad that even in the sixties future, it’s not okay to slap Yeoman Rand on the butt!

]]> Comment on Star Trek For Beginners: “The Man Trap” and “Charlie X” by Susan Carr http://geek-life.com/2012/02/21/star-trek-for-beginners-the-man-trap-and-charlie-x/#comment-1835 Susan Carr Wed, 22 Feb 2012 13:24:00 +0000 http://geek-life.com/?p=12682#comment-1835 Oh, I'm loving this Dan. Yes, I'm old enough to be around to have watched the original airings of Star Trek and even though I don't remember (I was 3, but thanks to babysitting uncles, I was tuned in from the comfort of my bassinet) I was there. One of the things I think you might have missed during the review for Charlie X is the context of the times. Charlie represented the generation that was just making its voice heard in the mid-sixties. These kids had grown up having everything handed to them and yet when they approached adulthood, society was asking them to make the ultimate sacrifice for something they really didn't understand. The result was rebellion in the form of sex and drugs, a way to take the power back for themselves. Looking forward to more. --->Susan Oh, I’m loving this Dan. Yes, I’m old enough to be around to have watched the original airings of Star Trek and even though I don’t remember (I was 3, but thanks to babysitting uncles, I was tuned in from the comfort of my bassinet) I was there.

One of the things I think you might have missed during the review for Charlie X is the context of the times. Charlie represented the generation that was just making its voice heard in the mid-sixties. These kids had grown up having everything handed to them and yet when they approached adulthood, society was asking them to make the ultimate sacrifice for something they really didn’t understand. The result was rebellion in the form of sex and drugs, a way to take the power back for themselves.

Looking forward to more.

—>Susan

]]> Comment on Book Review: The Red Pyramid by Tiarra W. http://geek-life.com/2010/06/21/book-review-the-red-pyramid/#comment-1834 Tiarra W. Tue, 21 Feb 2012 21:37:00 +0000 http://geek-life.com/?p=185#comment-1834 Yes, there will be a third book. It's due out on May 1st of this year, actually! Yes, there will be a third book. It’s due out on May 1st of this year, actually!

]]> Comment on Book Review: The Red Pyramid by Greg Egloff http://geek-life.com/2010/06/21/book-review-the-red-pyramid/#comment-1833 Greg Egloff Tue, 21 Feb 2012 21:25:00 +0000 http://geek-life.com/?p=185#comment-1833 Is there gonna be a third one?,because you made it feel like the last one! Is there gonna be a third one?,because you made it feel like the last one!

]]> Comment on Geek Beat: I’m With the Band! by Deborah http://geek-life.com/2011/10/26/geek-beat-im-with-the-band/#comment-1832 Deborah Tue, 21 Feb 2012 16:28:00 +0000 http://geek-life.com/?p=11558#comment-1832 Wonderful article!  It's great to hear how AH Band memories and the skills you learned from music education have stuck with you through the years.  I will share it with our current Band kids! Wonderful article!  It’s great to hear how AH Band memories and the skills you learned from music education have stuck with you through the years.  I will share it with our current Band kids!

]]> Comment on Me Fit: Me Fit vs. Wii Fit by Jon C. http://geek-life.com/2012/02/20/me-fit-me-fit-vs-wii-fit/#comment-1830 Jon C. Tue, 21 Feb 2012 03:58:00 +0000 http://geek-life.com/?p=12651#comment-1830 Grats on your weight loss! I definitely think mixing it up with different games is a good plan - honestly, I think I will give Wii Fit another try somewhere down the line, and I actually still use the Wii Fit channel to weigh in each week! When it all comes down to it, I definitely agree - playing video games definitely beats going to the gym! Grats on your weight loss! I definitely think mixing it up with different games is a good plan – honestly, I think I will give Wii Fit another try somewhere down the line, and I actually still use the Wii Fit channel to weigh in each week! When it all comes down to it, I definitely agree – playing video games definitely beats going to the gym!

]]> Comment on Me Fit: Me Fit vs. Wii Fit by Tiarra W. http://geek-life.com/2012/02/20/me-fit-me-fit-vs-wii-fit/#comment-1829 Tiarra W. Mon, 20 Feb 2012 17:05:00 +0000 http://geek-life.com/?p=12651#comment-1829 I lost about 7 lbs in January and the first week of February from a combination of eating better and playing Wii Fit, Dance Central, and Jillian Michaels Fitness Ultimatum 2009. I can totally get your complaints about the repetitiveness of Wii Fit, but compared to Fitness Ultimatum, it's such a diverse and actually fun game. That's definitely the appeal for me over the grind of the gym -- having fun. I used to box as a teenager, so Rythm Boxing and boxing on Kinect Sports are some of my favorites. Of course, ever since Dan's BFF visited from the 9th-13th, my exercise schedule has been sidelined. I need to get that motivation to get back into it! 1-1.5lbs a week doesn't sound like a lot, but if I keep it up, I might be able to lose a good 20 lbs before my wedding in July. Must find the strength to get back on track! I lost about 7 lbs in January and the first week of February from a combination of eating better and playing Wii Fit, Dance Central, and Jillian Michaels Fitness Ultimatum 2009. I can totally get your complaints about the repetitiveness of Wii Fit, but compared to Fitness Ultimatum, it’s such a diverse and actually fun game. That’s definitely the appeal for me over the grind of the gym — having fun. I used to box as a teenager, so Rythm Boxing and boxing on Kinect Sports are some of my favorites.

Of course, ever since Dan’s BFF visited from the 9th-13th, my exercise schedule has been sidelined. I need to get that motivation to get back into it! 1-1.5lbs a week doesn’t sound like a lot, but if I keep it up, I might be able to lose a good 20 lbs before my wedding in July. Must find the strength to get back on track!

]]> Comment on Grumpy Geek: It’s What We Post That Defines Us by Moki http://geek-life.com/2012/02/13/grumpy-geek-its-what-we-post-that-defines-us/#comment-1828 Moki Sun, 19 Feb 2012 20:56:00 +0000 http://geek-life.com/?p=12357#comment-1828 I want a pair of Timerunners! I want a pair of Timerunners!

]]> Comment on Geek News: Eyewear For The Blind Boldly Goes by Tiarra W. http://geek-life.com/2012/02/17/geek-news-eyewear-for-the-blind-boldly-goes/#comment-1827 Tiarra W. Fri, 17 Feb 2012 18:34:00 +0000 http://geek-life.com/?p=12644#comment-1827 THE FUTURE IS HERE!!! THE FUTURE IS HERE!!!

]]> Comment on The Wyrm’s Turn: Dealing With Rejection by Kenken305 http://geek-life.com/2012/02/16/the-wyrms-turn-dealing-with-rejection/#comment-1826 Kenken305 Thu, 16 Feb 2012 18:58:00 +0000 http://geek-life.com/?p=12632#comment-1826 Stay away from the dream games and you're okay by me bro!   Stay away from the dream games and you’re okay by me bro!  

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