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Mrs Enginerd Nerd Stuff

Getting Ready For The Zombie Apocalypse

In a world that is obsessed with the Zombie Apocalypse and Sharknados, I find it very curious that few people have begun to prepare for an actual emergency. Watch any show closely and you will notice that there are certain skills we all need to possess to make it through the end of days: hunting, […]

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Mrs Enginerd Nerd Stuff

What’s In A Name?

Names are attached to our identity. They are given or adopted, changed or shortened depending on tradition and convenience. In a world full of Rodríguezes, Johnsons and Nguyens, we all want to stand out and be recognized by our name. No wonder so many celebrities and authors use pseudonyms! Having a memorable name can make […]

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Mrs Enginerd Nerd Stuff TV Shows and Movies

Batman v Superman Explained

For a comic book reader and Batman/Wonder Woman fan like myself, the new Zack Snyder film didn’t suck as much as people and critics claim. To give credit where credit is due, the movie functions as an ode to the many works of Frank Miller intertwined with popular DC Comics lore. From Flashpoint to Infinite […]

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Etiquette Mrs Enginerd Nerd Stuff

The Loss of Meaning

Ever wonder why there is so much miscommunication among peers? Aside from slang and the occasional acronym or new word meld, I have noticed that many of my friends get into arguments because they failed to grasp the meaning of a word in context. Blame the English language for using the same word to mean […]

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Etiquette Mrs Enginerd Nerd Stuff

An Open Letter to A**holes

To you – yes you – who may not realize you are an asshole, I see you walking in the middle of the street, hallway or walkway looking at your phone, side by side with another human, blocking the space the rest of us must occupy to pass you by. You raise your gaze long […]

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Obama et al, Please Nominate A Woman To The Supreme Court of the USA

History was made when Obama nominated and Congress ratified Sonia Sotomayor to the SCOUS of America. Justice Sotomayor is of Puerto Rican blood, a country that has lived under US rule for over a century. It validated that excellent people can emerge from the Bronx in NYC, with a cosmopolitan view and a strong sense […]

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Game Reviews Mrs Enginerd Nerd Stuff

Street Fighter V Collectors Edition

Growing up with a Super Nintendo was so much more fun thanks to Capcom and Street Fighter. Ryu (sounds like Rio) and his pal Ken use their super cool karate chops to prove to the world they are forces to be reckoned with. In an alternate reality where the supernatural meets the ordinary mundane existance […]

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Love and Marriage Mrs Enginerd Nerd Stuff Weddings

The Romanticization Of Friendship

During the last couple of years, I have noticed that considering your lover your best friend is trending. The amount of commertials on TV and online selling items to commemorate these dual role couples has skyrocketed. Entire product and jewelry lines aim to sell to this coveted audience because they are more than happy to […]

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Mrs Enginerd Nerd Stuff STEM

Celebrate National E-Week! (USA)

National Engineers Week is was first proclaimed by President Harry S. Truman in February 1951 to honor the USA men and women in all engineering fields. This tradition turned 65 years old in 2016. Wow! Annually, E-Week is celebrated nationwide by 70+ education, professional, government and federal agencies as each US City, County or State […]

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Mrs Enginerd Nerd Stuff Weddings

My Power Ring

In 2006, a year and a half shy of our wedding date, I started to look for the perfect ring. This was before anyone thought of making Disney Princess collections or Tri-Force engagement rings, and customizing your own set cost thousands. We had settled on Tanzanite as the center cut stone, in trillion shape, because […]