Monthly Archives: December 2011

2011 in [geek] review

Posted on December 29, 2011 by

Andrew asked me to write a post looking back at nerdy stuff in 2011. I didn’t see every movie or play every video game, so this isn’t an all-encompassing year-in-review post, but as I made my notes preparing to write … Continue reading →

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Last Minute Geektastic Holiday Gift Idea

Posted on December 29, 2011 by

Looking for a last-minute geeky Solstice, Hanukkah, Christmas, Kwanzaa, or New Year’s holiday gift? If you’ve ever been to the ECHO Lake Aquarium and Science Center in Burlington, you know that it offers high-interest, educational, interactive science exhibits for kids … Continue reading →

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Looking Back – Andrew’s Version

Posted on December 23, 2011 by

This year has been a fun one for geek things in Vermont, and as the end of the year comes to a close, I wanted to take a couple of minutes to think back on 2011. Here’s a couple of … Continue reading →

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Geek Things for December 22nd

Posted on December 22, 2011 by

Hoopster Gliders and Paper Craft, 11:00 am, Montshire Museum of Science, Norwich. (Kids) Fossils: Evidence of the Past, 3:00 pm, Montshire Museum of Science, Norwich. (Kids) Warmachine / Hordes, 5pm – 11pm, Quarterstaff Games, Burlington. (Gaming)

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Geek Things for December 21st

Posted on December 21, 2011 by

Renewable Energy Workshop, 6–7PM, Hunger Mountain Co-op, Montpelier. Free; preregister. (Energy) Green Drinks: Celebration & Gift Swap, 5 – 7pm, 51 Main at the Bridge, Middlebury. (Environmentalism) Naruto, 4:30pm – 8:00pm, The Gamer’s Grotto, Bennington. (Gaming) Wednesday Night Board gaming … Continue reading →

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Center for Cartoon Studies Acquires Old Post Office Building in WRJ

Posted on December 20, 2011 by

The Center for Cartoon studies announced today that they have purchased White River Junction’s Old Post Office Building, which will hold the school’s courses, faculty, and provide a new home for the Schulz library. From their press release: White River … Continue reading →

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Geek Things for December 20th

Posted on December 20, 2011 by

Science & Stories: Winter Solstice, 11AM, ECHO Lake Aquarium and Science Center/Leahy Center for Lake Champlain, Burlington. Regular admission, $9.50-12.50; free for kids ages 2 and under. (Kids) Board Game Night, 5pm – 11pm, Quarterstaff Games, Burlington. (Gaming) Magic: The … Continue reading →

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PoliSciFi Radio #165

Posted on December 19, 2011 by

The latest episode of PoliSciFi Radio is up – early! They had some technical problems on the show this time around, and didn’t air as scheduled. Here’s the show noteS: We were joined this week by our special guest Casey … Continue reading →

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Live-Action Graphic Novel: “The Intergalactic Nemesis”

Posted on December 19, 2011 by

Some new information has been released for the upcoming ‘Intergalactic Nemesis’, coming to the Flynn Theater: The year is 1933. Pulitzer-winning reporter Molly Sloan, her intrepid assistant Timmy Mendez, and a mysterious librarian named Ben Wilcott face the most serious … Continue reading →

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Saint Michael’s professor’s discovery named a top 10 breakthrough for 2011 by Physics World

Posted on December 19, 2011 by

Saint Michael’s professor’s discovery named a top 10 breakthrough for 2011 by Physics World VT Biz is reporting that a St. Michael’s physics professor John O’Meara’s discovery is one of the top ten of the year: Physics World announced its … Continue reading →

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