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Geek Alabama
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Geek Alabama is the blog talking about the culture and events in the State of Alabama. Geek Alabama also talks about current topics and topics that carries a geeky/technology tone to it.

Roadscapes Wednesday: US 78 in St. Clair County

This week on Roadscapes Wednesday I want to take you to a lightly traveled stretch of highway that is barely used. You have to be glad that Interstate 20 bypassed this narrow and very curvy road or i...

24 may 12

The Evening Post: 5-23

Tonight I wanted to share an infographic that might have all of you saying; I remember that! Remember the things in the 1980′s such as the Walkman, big hair and E.T.? Well here is an infographi...

24 may 12

Vaughn Stewart for Mayor Launch Party

On Tuesday night I went to Classic on Noble for the launch party for one of the candidates running for mayor of Anniston. Many people turned out to hear Vaughn Stewart and guests speak about why Mr. ...

23 may 12

Weekend Planning: 5-25 to 5-28

This post is going to very easy! If you are from Alabama and reading this blog I encourage all of you to attend the Alabama Phoenix Festival this weekend in Birmingham. The first annual Alabama Phoen...

23 may 12

The Evening Post: 5-22

Tonight I found this from the Nerdist Channel on YouTube. They have this series called All Star Bowling and on this edition they had the Mythbusters team competing against the Nerdist team. Find out ...

23 may 12

Animation Monday: Tron Uprising

On this edition of Animation Monday on Tuesday again I wanted to talk about the newest animated series that premieres June 7th on Disney XD. Tron Uprising doesn’t premiere until early June but ...

22 may 12

The Evening Post: 5-21

Tonight I wanted to share with you the latest epic chicken fight from Family Guy. This is the long time running gag featuring a giant yellow chicken and Peter Griffin fighting each other with some cr...

22 may 12

Do Dah Day in Birmingham

On Saturday I went to the 2012 Do Dah Day event benefiting the Greater Birmingham Humane Society and The Friends of Cats and Dogs Foundation. Do Dah Day started as a small party but it has grown thro...

21 may 12

Pigskin Roundup Spring Jam: Game Four

The final game of the Pigskin Roundup Spring Jam featured two strong teams who showed their strengths throughout the game. Walter Wellborn and Alexandria both had strong years last Fall and after wat...

21 may 12

Cupcakes for Critters in Anniston

On Friday I went to the 3rd annual Cupcakes for Critters event at The Harris Home in Anniston. This event featured many types of homemade cupcakes and drinks such as fresh lemonade. Plus there was a ...

21 may 12

Carrollton Georgia Mayfest

Part of the mission of Geek Alabama is to cover the events in NE Alabama and NW Georgia (I am located in Anniston) that the blogs and websites in Atlanta and Birmingham will often ignore. So this eve...

07 may 12

Great Alabama Duck Race

On Saturday the Boys and Girls Club of Northeast Alabama held the Great Alabama Duck Race. Thousands of rubber ducks were dumped from the Broad St. bridge in Gadsden. And with the help of several jet...

06 may 12

Movie Review: The Avengers

I went to see the new movie from Joss Whedon called The Avengers and I have to say that this was the best superhero action movie I have ever seen! The nearly 2 1/2 hour-long movie was action packed a...

06 may 12

Video Roundup

It’s time for Video Roundup. The best web videos I have seen in the last week. Tap Tronic Remix Some good dancing in this video. Lion Tries to Eat Baby Glad the glass was there! Raccoon Surpris...

05 may 12

Shape Up! – Week 16

This is week sixteen in my series of Shape Up! The weekly post on what I did over the last week in my quest to getting healthier. My last appearance on ABC 33/40 While I am writing this; I am still i...

05 may 12

The Evening Post: 5-4

I wanted to share with you this video with Ashton Kutcher doing numerous personalities with the Pop Chips brand. This video has been taken off TV because of a racism outcry. I thought this ad was fun...

05 may 12

Happy Star Wars Day!

Today May 4th is Star Wars Day! Today all Star Wars fans celebrate what is one of the most popular science fiction franchises ever. A saying in the movie has been retold for this day. ”May the Force ...

04 may 12

Weekend Roundup: 5-4 to 5-6

This is Weekend Roundup. The local events that are happening in NE Alabama and NW Georgia. And the bigger events that are happening in Atlanta and Birmingham. As always if you have an event that need...

04 may 12

The Evening Post: 5-3

Tonight I thought I would share with you some joyful reunions with military families. But this is not with people; this is with dogs! These videos are one of the many reasons I love dogs! Filed under...

04 may 12

Review of Freshfully

On Wednesday before the Digital City movie event I went to visit Freshfully. This new business in the Avondale area of Birmingham features local produce and products. Freshfully won the Occupy Avonda...

03 may 12

One Spoiled Rotten Dog

  My mom’s dog Georgina is so spoiled they have to take her outside at night with a flashlight. That’s right; they shine a flashlight at the spots Georgina likes to sniff and then s...

22 apr 12

Video Roundup

It’s time for Video Roundup. The best web videos I have seen in the last week. Smashing Stuff It looks so good in slow motion. Domino’s Pizza Bike It says human words; weird. Video Game ...

21 apr 12

Shape Up! – Week 14

This is week fourteen in my series of Shape Up! The weekly post on what I did over the last week in my quest to getting healthier. Over the last week I was featured again on ABC 33/40 on the show Fo...

21 apr 12

Why I Need A New Phone

I have to admit it; I need a new phone! Every time I go out to an event I get embarrassed to pull out my basic cheap cell phone while watching everyone else playing on their smart phones. The last ...

21 apr 12

Great Chocolate Pie

So after the strawberry pie I made last time I came up with a challenge to come up with a pie that was better than the store bought Whole Foods chocolate pie that did not taste very good. The fillin...

20 apr 12

Weekend Roundup: 4-20 to 4-22

This is Weekend Roundup. The local events that are happening in NE Alabama and NW Georgia. And the bigger events that are happening in Atlanta and Birmingham. As always if you have an event that n...

20 apr 12

Legislative Roundup – Week 11

Update: I skipped the week 10 edition of Legislative Roundup. Read week 9 below. http://geekalabama.com/2012/04 /05/legislative-roundup-week-9 / The Alabama Legislature just loves to help destroy the...

19 apr 12

Coming Soon: Fracking?

This story has caused a lot of controversy in the Anniston/Oxford area. The U.S. Bureau of Land Management plans to lease small pieces of land inside the Talladega National Forest to companies plann...

19 apr 12

Somebody That I Used to Know

I have to admit that I am addicted to this song called Somebody That I Used to Know by Gotye and featuring Kimbra. The sounds in the song sounds a lot like indie music. And the lyrics have got this...

19 apr 12

Dick Clark Passes Away

Shocking news today that Dick Clark has passed away from a massive heart attack. Clark was often named the world’s oldest teenager; and for good reason. Dick Clark inspired many people in his...

19 apr 12

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