The Repticon (Reptile and Exotic Animal Convention) first came to Charlotte, North Carolina in January of 2009.  We attended and had such an interesting time, we couldn’t resist when in it came back into the area.
Admission is $8 for adults, $5 for children ages five to twelve, and free for children four and under.  It is a great deal considering it provides several hours of amusement and learning.
If you are looking for a specific reptile or other exotic pet, it is a perfect venue to meet the breeder and haggle …

From time to time, people ask my advice for how to get accepted into Graduate school. Reading the school websites, and talking to professors and administrators isn’t enough.  Not to mention you need people skills to get in.  In this, the first of a two-part series, I’ll break down the very basics of what many programs require, and give you tips and tricks to help out.  The second half will be advanced tips, that show that you really want in the program.
I’ll be the first to admit that I’m …

In keeping with the tradition of an open source diy community, SheekGeek is excited to share that we have uploaded the manuals for our robotic kits.  The W.A.S.P.  Original (pictured) is the first kit SheekGeek created.  This light following robot is nifty because you can control where it rolls with a flashlight.  Next is the W.A.S.P. Original’s fraternal twin, the W.A.S.P. Solderless.  As the name implies, this kit requires no soldering, but is the same basic light following robot as the W.A.S.P. Original.  Last up is the Black Widow Walker …