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Top 5 Youtubers for Science Geeks
Beauty gurus, comedians and gamers make up a big part of the YouTube community and are often the first genres that come to mind when you think of the platform. However, there is a growing number of science-focused YouTubers, nicknamed "sciTubers," that are creating some pretty amazing content. Here are five of them that I highly recommend!
Kat WalcottPublished 7 years ago in GeeksPopular Instagram Model Releases Spellbinding Debut Novel Titled “Give It Back”
SEATTLE, WASHINGTON—Ever since she was a little girl, Danielle Esplin wanted to write professionally. Today, that goal is now a reality. In 2016, she received a publishing contract from Black Rose Writing. The company recently released Give It Back, a mysterious and fast-paced novel guaranteed to leave readers on the edge of their seats with each attention-grabbing page.
Nikki Gaskins CampbellPublished 7 years ago in GeeksColton Haynes Says "Yes!"
Sorry, guys - Colton Haynes is now officially off the market. The actor, known for his roles on Teen Wolf and Arrow, made headlines last year when he appeared to come out during a Tumblr exchange with a fan. He and celebrity florist Jeff Leatham revealed their relationship only last month, and now, the internet is buzzing with the news that the two are engaged.
Christina St-JeanPublished 7 years ago in Geeks15 Twitter Parody Accounts to Keep You Sane in 2017
With all the craziness going on in our lives, sometimes we just need to take a break and lose ourselves in laughter. Thankfully there are plenty of comedians out there on Twitter, parodying everybody from real life people like Chuck Norris and Betty White to fictional folks like Willy Wonka and The Godamn Batman. There are also brands getting the satirical sword and career-types like academics and authors. Here are our picks for the fifteen best Twitter parody accounts out there to follow to make your life better, or at least funnier for a little while.
Tai FrelighPublished 7 years ago in GeeksWhy Do you Game?
My first experience of computing was, I suspect, similar to many others in an earnest peer group: 10 type ‘Sarah is Ace’20 goto 10run
Sarah ReesonPublished 7 years ago in GeeksHow Becoming A Father Has Ruined Me As A Geek
I can't escape it. It's an inevitability that at some point in the near future my life and friendships will be forever altered. A secret shame will be discovered and nothing will ever be the same again...
Learn About All Things Nerd With Steve Zaragoza
Steve Zaragoza is synonymous with the word nerd. From helping launch the YouTube channel SourcefedNERD, to sharing his very strong opinions on Star Wars and comic book movies, Steve has become an expert in the nerd world and I had the honor to ask him some questions about the nerd world.
Jason SchwartzPublished 7 years ago in GeeksWhy Every Gamer Should Check Out YouTuber Beta64
YouTube is a place that’s full of all types of videos for gamers. From Let’s Plays to Walkthroughs, every type of gaming video exists on YouTube, and frankly it can get a little repetitive. Meet Andrew, better known as Beta64. Beta64 is a truly unique channel in that it’s all about the development of video games. Basically, this channel tells you how games came to be, for example, how Banjo-Kazooie was originally a pirate RPG or how Diddy Kong Racing was at first a real-time strategy game. He researches what steps the game’s creators went through in order to make famous titles like Super Mario World. He also tries to figure out why these steps were taken throughout the game’s development. Beta64 is a must watch for anyone interested in the behind the scenes of video games. I had the privilege to speak with Beta64 about what goes into his channel and how it came to be.
Jason SchwartzPublished 7 years ago in GeeksMeet YouTube Creator Chariii5
If you’ve haven’t heard of Chariii5 then you are missing out on a great YouTube channel, from gaming to parodies his channel is hidden gem in the overcrowded genre of gaming on YouTube. His channel features a unique combination of parodies and original content. Here’s what Chariii5 had to say about his YouTube career.
Jason SchwartzPublished 7 years ago in GeeksThe 'Doctor Strange' Controversy: Is Marvel Whitewashing?
With Marvel’s Doctor Strange on the verge of hitting theaters everywhere, the conversation regarding it is only getting louder ---- and, with that, the controversy. Said controversy kicked off the moment the film’s casting was announced, which is when it was revealed that the role of the Ancient One (an elderly Tibetan man in the comics) would be filled by . . . the white British actress Tilda Swinton. Cries of whitewashing were immediately out in full force, especially given the recent protests over Scarlett Johansson’s casting in the upcoming Ghost in the Shell remake. Here in Doctor Strange we have yet another Asian character being played by a white person. Pretty blatant, right?
Anne St. MariePublished 8 years ago in GeeksHistory of Social Media
Social media has often been described as the “greatest innovation” of the past few decades, only growing in prominence around the world. On Facebook alone, our “super social” planets most popular platform, over 1.7 billion users actively logged in. That’s more than 1/7th of the entire population – a number not replicated that often in the world of technology.
Benjamin WareingPublished 8 years ago in GeeksTop Twitch Streamers to Watch
If you're looking for porn, turn around, you have made a huge mistake! These men and women are not those type of live streamers. No, Twitch streamers are not cam girls (or boys) who perform sexual acts on camera for money. Instead, they entertain in a different sort of way, gaining millions of fans with their gaming techniques and personalities. If you haven't heard of Twitch, you've probably been living in a rabbit whole for the past few years. Founded in June 2011, Twitch is a live streaming platform and community for gamers from all over the world. Boasting more than 100 million user community, Twitch has quickly rose to become the platform for gamers to not only live stream game play, but also to connect over a passion for all things gaming and entertainment. The list of users on Twitch are included but not limited to players, game developers, media outlets, publishers, eSports players, and more.
Emily McCayPublished 8 years ago in Geeks