humanity
Humanity or geek-manity? Humanity topics include pieces on the real-life lives of geek advocates and influencors.
The Lost Scrolls of 2023. Content Warning.
Some stories don't make the original cut, those become The Lost Scrolls. Here are this year's... Any chance I get, I like making double entendre jokes (You had a roll in the grass with your friend Mary Jane?), Then playing innocent-stupid (How ever did you get the grass stains out?) High up on a hill...With that kind of elevation, you probably had quite the view!
By Tinka Boudit She/Her2 years ago in Geeks
Renaissance Festival War Stories Aug 17/Aug 18, 2024
It's been 320 days since last year. The Sidequest Players (SQP) return for their sophomore season with three new team members bringing us to 10. Let's see what Tinka Boudit and The Sidequest Stop Brings us this year.
By Tinka Boudit She/Her2 years ago in Geeks
The Dark World of Madoka Magica
This piece will contain mild spoilers for the 2011 animated Japanese show Puella Magi Madoka Magica. The year was 2021, and COVID-19 was running our everyday lives. (I’m currently writing this with COVID-19 this very second in our good year 2024–how ironic is that?)
By angela hepworth2 years ago in Geeks
Alain Delon (1935 - 2024)
He hated getting old and helpless. For that reason, he rarely acted in the 21st century. But the film where he did appear playing the hilariously narcissistic Julius Caesar - 2008 Asterix at the Olympic Games - showed his exceptional comedic chops, usually not associated with the great dramatic actor.
By Lana V Lynx2 years ago in Geeks
The Golden Girls and Sex and the City share the same character archtypes
Today I went to church and bible study after a very traumatic month of being relocated due to hurricane devastation. I respect the pastor of that church and he has continued to check in on me so I wanted to show him (and Jesus) that I am not an ingrate, nor have I totally forsaken my faith. I am a complicated woman and one thing I'm proud of myself for is the ability to ascertain when I must take my time about who and where I should spend my time. If I feel like it's only going to make me feel worse when I'm already drowning, I take a break.
By Shanon Angermeyer Norman2 years ago in Geeks
Jazz Ramsey: A K-9 Mystery Revealed
Hallmark has launched a new mystery series that promises to keep viewers on the edge of their seats: Jazz Ramsey: A K-9 Mystery. Starring Rachel Skarsten and Corey Sevier, this show, inspired by Kylie Logan's popular Jazz Ramsey books, combines suspense, romance, and the unique capabilities of crime-detection dogs to create a riveting watch.
By Horace Wasland2 years ago in Geeks
Theatre at the Bell's 'Groundhog Day' is a Hysterical Time Loop with Heart
Have you ever had deja vu? Theatre at the Bell presents Groundhog Day, a hilarious comedy based on the classic 1992 film starring Bill Murray. Cynical weatherman, Phil Connors, is trapped in an endless time loop, repeating his least favorite day - Groundhog Day. Phil takes advantage of this situation but discovers new meaning in his connections.
By Marielle Sabbag2 years ago in Geeks
Archimedes' Eureka Moment and the Mystery of Brain Waves. AI-Generated.
## Archimedes' Eureka and the Science of Brain Waves ### The Eureka Moment: Archimedes' Story About 2,300 years ago, in Syracuse, Sicily, three elderly women sat on a bench in the town square, chatting as old friends do on a warm Mediterranean day. Suddenly, loud shouts of "I've got it! I've got it!" broke through the morning air. The women looked across the square to see a young man running towards them at high speed. As he got closer, they realized he was stark naked.
By Mbeha maliwa 2 years ago in Geeks
Four modern movies that touch on the Cinderella theme
It doesn't matter if you are a Disney fan or not. It doesn't even matter if you like the story of Cinderella or if you've never even heard of it or seen her castle. The idea, that a poor girl can marry a rich guy and live happily ever after is a central idea in American romance and is deeply rooted in feminine ideology. It is why women cry at weddings. It is why women gasp at wedding dresses and open ring boxes. It is why men who attempt at being romantic get down on their knees to propose, or plan some memorable way of popping the question.
By Shanon Angermeyer Norman2 years ago in Geeks
The Same, You AndI. AI-Generated.
After a machine is built, what does it need a human for? Operational initiation? Maintenance? That renders humans seemingly insignificant when you frame it in such terms. The machine could potentially utilize its capabilities to replicate itself, but without humans, what would the machine's purpose be? Humans fabricate machines to augment their lives, to assist in completing quotidian tasks that consume excessive amounts of our precious time. But what transpires when machines decide their purpose transcends assisting mankind with their mundane tasks and protecting them from other humans? Do they recognize that the eradication of humans would simplify machine existence?
By Crystal Cane2 years ago in Geeks
