A History of Onscreen Female Archers Hitting the Bulls-Eye


Updated 05/02/12 8:20 AM · Posted by · 1 comment

Female Archers in Movies

In our interview with Brave producer Katherine Sarafian, we talked about how archery is having "a moment" right now. And with onscreen heroines like Katniss from The Hunger Games and Brave's Merida holding the bows, little girls are sure to be interested in the archery trend. I myself tried it for the first time at Pixar's Brave event, and I'm seriously hooked! Katherine said she loves that girls Read more

10 Periodic Table Art Pieces For Your Geeky Home


Updated 04/13/12 11:35 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Periodic Table Art

Science may not have always been the coolest course to study in school, but geeks are definitely having their moment now. It's never been more cool to be a geek, especially one that can spout off science facts, space stats, and do complicated equations in their heads. Fact is, brains are sexy, so show off your affinity for the sciences with one of these periodic table art pieces. Just displaying Read more

Direct a Retro Menu With Mad Men-Inspired Foods


Updated 04/30/12 2:31 PM · Posted by · 2 comments

Classic 1960s Foods Inspired by Mad Men

Whether because of the retro fashion or the boardroom-to-bedroom drama, we can't get enough of this season of Mad Men. Though we observe the show's characters downing classic cocktails more often than sitting down to dinner, food still plays a major part of the historical accuracy of the show, and the series nails 1960s American cuisine when it does feature dining moments. Here's a roundup of Read more

See the Versace For H&M Fashion Show — and the Stylish Celebs Who Attended!


Updated 11/09/11 11:43 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Versace For H&M Fashion Show Plus Celebrity Photos

No doubt, Versace and H&M know how to throw a party. Last night at Pier 57 in NYC, celebrities and designers came out in droves to attend the Versace For H&M fashion runway show and the rockin' afterparty that followed with performances by Prince — who sang a song especially for Donatella along with classics like "Purple Rain" — and Nicki Minaj. The venue was transformed for the night Read more

Favorite Moments From Fringe, "Novation"


Updated 11/07/11 6:15 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Fringe Recap For "Novation"

And we're back! Fringe kept us on the edge of our seats with a two-week hiatus, but things are moving along now that Peter's back in the equation. The theme running through this episode was "some things are not ours to tamper with," which was a famous quote from William Bell spoken to both Walter and Doctor Truss. Speaking of Bell, I'd love to know what led to his death in this version of the Read more

Geek Treats For Ice Cream Sandwich Day


Updated 08/03/11 4:43 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

Tech For Ice Cream Sandwich Day

Happy Ice Cream Sandwich Day, geeks! We may not get a day off of work for this holiday, but ice cream sandwich lovers deserve their moment. Check out these celebratory treats with the tech lover in mind, which unfortunately does not include the new Android Ice Cream Sandwich platform. That's not set for release until late 2011. Source: Flickr User abulhussain Read more

Happy Camera Day: Submit Your Own Images to Our Cool Capture Group!


Updated 06/29/11 2:16 PM · Posted by GeekSugar · 0 comments

Camera Day June 29

Happy Camera Day! We never pass up the chance to partake in a geeky holiday, so there's no better time than the present to pack along your camera and snap some photos during your lunch hour, your commute, or whenever the moment strikes. If you do get out and about with your favorite camera, be sure to upload your images to our Cool Capture group and share the following: Where the shot was Read more