TV networks are starting to realize that geeks are good for ratings. There already are several popular geek characters on existing TV shows. There's "Heroes", "Numb3rs", "CSI", "The Simpsons" (Lisa) and of course, "Beauty and the Geek".
The numbers will more than double this fall. The networks are rolling out new shows for this fall featuring geeks. CBS has "The Big Bang Theory" about two geniuses. NBC will have "C ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache |
How to tell if a child is a geekIs geekiness an inherited trait? Is it nature or nurture? Geek children need to be handled differently than others. Were you a geek as a child? Were there signs your parents could have recognized that would have given them a heads-up on how to deal with it? Do you know a child that you suspect is already showing signs? It's important to know as soon as possible to take proper action.
In this podcast, we list traits that a child might exhibit that indicate he or she is already a geek.
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Internet Dating for GeeksHow geeks fare on sites like eHarmony, Match.com, myspaceListen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache |