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'Geek Love' on TLC

This weekend TLC premiered a two-part special called Geek Love. The series followed Ryan Glitch, founder of Sci-Fi Speed Dating. He travels to different cons with his crew, and they set up speed dating sessions for the people attending the convention. Sci-Fi Speed Dating came to Chicago’s C2E2 this past year. I didn’t go, but... Read more »

By Nash,
December 21, 2011 at 9:40 pm

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Themed weddings can actually be classy

When most people think of Disney animated films, they think of their childhood. Some people might argue that those are kids’ movies. I’ll admit, I grew up with Disney too, but I don’t know if I’ll ever be too old for Disney. I’ve never been one of those girls who knew exactly what she wanted... Read more »

By Nash,
December 13, 2011 at 6:28 pm

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