Geek Events: 2014 Edition

Isn't is weird how geeks are 'in' now? Growing up, I was an undisputed geek, obsessed with Star Wars, Star Trek, Babylon 5, X-Files, comic books, video games... yet, somehow I was not a popular girl because of it. Times have really changed as certain things that were once considered 'uncool' have been rebooted to evolved to have mainstream appeal. You only have to look at the state of DC and Marvel, or game franchises  like Call of Duty or GTA, to realize how much things have really changed.

But unlike many others who share my badge as an authentic nerd, I am not annoyed by this. On the contrary, I think it is fantastic that the things I loved have caught the attention of the masses. That doesn't mean those of us who have always preferred to nerd-out don't deserve some places to do it with others of our kind.

This is where geek events come in. Conferences, conventions, meetups... there are a lot of them, and the truly dedicated should have at least one on their list this year.

SXSW

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The Most Talked about Tech CEOs of 2013

Marc Benioff, Salesforce.com

With an employment background firmly established with Oracle and Apple (two of the world’s most respected I.T. companies) it is unsurprising that Marc Benioff was destined for great things; it’s even less surprising that he makes top people and most talked about lists frequently.

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Why Santa Relies On Precision Engineering

T’was the night before Christmas and all through the house, machines were a-turning and using their nouse. The numbers were entered on the CAM machines with care, and Santa was glad CNC engineers were there.

Precision engineering plays a vital part in the aeronautics industry by ensuring that different components can be made uniformly, in an appropriate timeframe and in efficient manner. The importance for everything to be manufactured in the same way every time is obvious and so companies rely on the use of Computer Numerical Controlled machines during the construction process. This includes the rapid and continual production of intricate parts used in both planes and different types of spacecraft.

But what role could precision engineering play during Christmas?

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10 Hobbies Made Easier By The Internet

It’s arguable that one of the greatest technological advancements of this generation is the increased development of the Internet.  The net can be used for a lot of things and it seems to be constantly growing.

One thing that seems will forever be shaped by the Internet is how we go about satisfying our hobbies.  From the use of the web for restaurant reviews for the foodies out there to those that are always on the hunt for antique furniture online, the way we go about our hobbies is different than it was before we went online.

Filmmaker

Whether making films is a hobby or a job, there has never been a more accessible time to make your movie than right now.  Thanks to video sharing sites like Youtube and Vimeo, as well as crowd-funding sites like Kickstarter, you may be able to find financial backers and distribution all over the web.

Music Freak

Even back when people were still trying to figure out the limits of the web, they figured out how to use it to share music.  The early days of Napster has now given life to streaming options like Pandora, Spotify, and iTunes Radio.

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Top Ways To Lose Your Phone

Mobile phones seem to be one of the most commonly lost items, not a day goes by when you don’t see a plea on Facebook for ‘everyone to send their numbers because I lost my phone again’ and nightclubs and train companies report that the biggest single item in their lost property are mobile phones – are we all getting clumsy? How are people losing their phones? Well here are the some of the reasons insurance companies hear when people report their phone is no longer with them. 

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