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Read A Bedtime Story To Your Kids, Even If They’re In Toledo And You’re In Timbuktu

Books have an incredible hold on us. As kids, they are our first exposure to many strange and different places and unusual, fun (and sometimes scary) creatures. Reading sparks our imaginations and charges our emotions like nothing else. Just witness ...

From DAVE BANKS, Wired,  18 Nov 2009

Geeky Artist Offers a New Take on “Cubism”

Over the years, there have been a few artists who have used Rubik’s cube as their medium and have illustrated everything from portraits to 8 bit videogames as their subject mater. The latest to be recognized for this decidedly geeky art form is Irish ...

From DAVE BANKS, Wired,  11 Nov 2009

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Volunteers Wanted For Mission To Mars: No Experience Needed

The European Space Agency is seeking volunteers for a 520 day mission to Mars. The trip will begin in early 2010 and include 30 days on the surface of the red planet. The only requirements are that candidates must be 20-50 years old, in good health and ...

From DAVE BANKS, Wired,  23 Oct 2009

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10 Things Parents Should Know About Where the Wild Things Are

I was able to catch an early Friday evening show for Where the Wild Things Are with my three kids. Here’s a quick spoiler-free rundown of what you should know before going. I did, but not as much as I would have without my kids. I love Maurice Sendak’s ...

From DAVE BANKS, Wired,  19 Oct 2009

Related Topics: Maurice Sendak,  Spike Jonze,  Catherine Keener,  Mark Ruffalo,  Forest Whitaker

Flick Your Way To Fun - PitchCar Is A Perfect Game For The Whole Family

Our family is always on the lookout for tabletop games. Whether it’s a fun card game, a classic board game or something new or unusual, we enjoy sitting down and playing. So, I often find myself perusing board game sites looking for something we might ...

From DAVE BANKS, Wired,  15 Oct 2009

“The Carrier” Brings An Immersive Experience to the iPhone

Imagine waking up in a strange city with no idea who you are, where you are or why there’s a briefcase handcuffed to your arm. This is opening sequence of an innovative new application for the iPhone, a graphic novel about international terrorism ...

From DAVE BANKS, Wired,  8 Oct 2009

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Happy Birthday! Monty Python’s Flying Circus Turns 40

It was 40 years ago today that the first episode of Monty Python’s Flying Circus appeared on the BBC. The show ran for four seasons, cranking out 45 episodes and unleashing their zany, crazy sense of humor on the world. In addition to the “Ministry of ...

From DAVE BANKS, Wired,  5 Oct 2009

Related Topics: Monty Python,  WIRED Magazine,  BBC

Pick Up a Plastic Axe and Shred … on the Commodore 64

I’m willing to bet a good number of GeekDad readers owned a Commodore 64 at some point in their lives. For many of us, it was a first introduction to home computers and - more importantly - programming. With more than 17 million computers sold, the C64 ...

From DAVE BANKS, Wired,  23 Sep 2009

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Starmap Pro Is A Heavenly iPhone App

Note: this is one of two reviews this week that look at astronomy apps for the iPhone. Be sure to check out Matt Blum’s review of Sky Voyager on Friday, too. After being given a code to download Starmap Pro, I thought I would play around with it for ...

From DAVE BANKS, Wired,  16 Sep 2009

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IL-2 Sturmovik Really Gets Your Propellers Spinning

Every year it’s the same thing. Following the glut of games that release during the winter months, we’re faced with a drought during the summer. We’re forced to search the bargain bin, play second rate games or replay old favorites. But, fortunately, ...

From DAVE BANKS, Wired,  2 Sep 2009

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