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Nathan Young

Anniston
Covers:  Geek & Nerd Culture, Local Events, Event Coverage, Photography, Videography, Technology, Gadgets, Food & Drink, Television & Movies, Gaming, Crowdsourcing, High School Sports, Infrastructure
Doesn't Cover: Pro Sports, Fashion, Books, Divisive Politics
Runs @GeekAlabama & @aspienaturism, Autistic & proud! I like creating and celebrate neurodiversity! #asd #aspie #autism #disability

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Nathan Young Visual Resume

Nathan Young Visual Resume

slideshare.net — This is the visual resume for Nathan Young and the Geek Alabama blog. If you know of someone who is hiring, go to: geekalabama.com or e-mail me at NathanYoung...

Nathan Young Video Resume / CV

Nathan Young Video Resume / CV

youtube.com — Contact me at nathanyoung@geekalabama.com Support me on Patreon at: https://www.patreon.com/nvyoung *LINK STUFF Learn more about Geek Alabama at: http://geekalabama.com *SEND US STUFF Want to send us letters or packages and be featured in a video?

Confessions From A Former Delivery Driver

Confessions From A Former Delivery Driver

geekalabama.com — Lots of people have complained because UPS and FedEx were late on their Christmas deliveries. UPS, FedEx, and the US Postal Service have blamed the late deliveries on the huge volume and bad weather. FedEx is projected to handle 275 million shipments and was at almost 100% capacity.

An Open Letter To Judge Roy Moore

An Open Letter To Judge Roy Moore

geekalabama.com — To Judge Roy Moore, do you hear that? I mean, do you hear the celebrations, love, and cheers from same-sex couples finally being allowed to marry each other in Alabama? These couples can now breathe easier if something happened to their partner, or while dealing with child custody issues, or saving money while doing taxes....

My Experience On My "Special Project" Trips To Boston And New York City

My Experience On My "Special Project" Trips To Boston And New York City

geekalabama.com — Before this post begins, these two trips are all part of a very "special project" that I am a part of. I cannot talk about what this "special project" is about, for now. But trust me, when I am allowed to reveal what this "special project" is all about, many people are going to be...

My Thoughts About The Tragic Passing Of Anthony Bourdain

My Thoughts About The Tragic Passing Of Anthony Bourdain

geekalabama.com — When I woke up this morning, I looked on my phone and saw the tragic news. At first, I really could not believe it. Because I just woke up, but when I turned on the TV and saw the local news was ...

Pictures And Video From The Anniston Kiwanis Pancake Breakfast 2018

Pictures And Video From The Anniston Kiwanis Pancake Breakfast 2018

geekalabama.com — People turned out in droves for the 2018 Anniston Kiwanis Pancake Breakfast at the Anniston City Meeting Center. This event this year raised around $60,000 to provide low-income children with clothing and shoes. Along with Kiwanis volunteers, Key Club volunteers from area high schools and Circle K volunteers from Jacksonville State once again helped out in the...

Aspie Food Review: McDonald's Szechuan Dipping Sauce

Aspie Food Review: McDonald's Szechuan Dipping Sauce

geekalabama.com — Time for another food review! As you know, in the season three premiere of the TV cartoon Rick and Morty, Rick talks about how he enjoyed this Szechuan Dipping Sauce released for the Disney movie "Mulan" back in the 1990's that was in his memory. https://youtu.be/LEpcOM6-O9s Rick goes into a rant about how much he...

An Recap Of Annicon 2018 With Pictures And Video

An Recap Of Annicon 2018 With Pictures And Video

geekalabama.com — Last weekend the Public Library of Anniston - Calhoun County held the 7th annual Annicon. This event held at the Anniston City Meeting Center is free and is a diverse celebration of all things Asian including music, costuming, manga, anime, food, history, and cultures presented by the library.

The Struggles Of The Anniston / Oxford Metro / Here Are Ten Ways To Turn The Metro Around

The Struggles Of The Anniston / Oxford Metro / Here Are Ten Ways To Turn The Metro Around

geekalabama.com — Welcome to the longest post I have ever written on Geek Alabama! This over 5,200 word post will explain the frustrations of living in Anniston and Calhoun County for the last 10 years along with having an mental disability (Asperger's Syndrome). It will also talk about 10 ways to turn this metro area around!

My Rant Against The Harassment And Coverage At The Anniston Star Newspaper

My Rant Against The Harassment And Coverage At The Anniston Star Newspaper

geekalabama.com — Enjoy a video rant of me talking about this below! Well, well, well. It seems like The Anniston Star got caught with a hand in the cookie jar, or got caught with a hand on the paddle. Back in the...

Aspie Food Review: Jack's Restaurants New Burgers

Aspie Food Review: Jack's Restaurants New Burgers

geekalabama.com — Watch a video review of me trying the new burgers. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xDzzgryhQwk&t=15s Here in Alabama, we have a local fast food chain that's located in central and north Alabama called Jack's. Jack's is your standard burger and chicken fast-food place. They have an extensive breakfast menu which includes scratch made biscuits made at each location every...

Friendship Santa Avery Robertson In Oxford Alabama 2017

Friendship Santa Avery Robertson In Oxford Alabama 2017

geekalabama.com — So far this year, thousands of people have come to check out Santa and all the Christmas decorations in the yard of the Robertson's house. Avery Robertson is playing the role of Santa Claus in a decked out house including Santa's Sleigh, giant wooden white reindeer, Christmas decorations, and a chance for the kids...

See Pictures And Video From The Gilley's Christmas Lights 2017

See Pictures And Video From The Gilley's Christmas Lights 2017

geekalabama.com — This is a family tradition that began from a man who loved Christmas. J.C. Gilley worked on all the displays you see at the Christmas attraction through the years. For over 20 years he would mix metal wire with Christmas lights until another Christmas masterpiece was created.

See Pictures And Video From The Noccalula Christmas At The Falls 2017

See Pictures And Video From The Noccalula Christmas At The Falls 2017

geekalabama.com — Each year, the City of Gadsden puts on a major Christmas light show at Noccalula Falls Park. Enjoy riding the Christmas park train or stroll through the park and experience the lights and sounds of the season. During your stroll enjoy over a million lights, the Christmas Story, photos with Santa (until Christmas), cookies...

Pictures And Video From The 2017 Oxford Alabama Christmas Parade

Pictures And Video From The 2017 Oxford Alabama Christmas Parade

geekalabama.com — This year, because of Anniston's poor handling of scheduling events, several floats and participants skipped the Anniston parade and went to the Oxford Christmas parade. Looking across the internet, looks like I was the only media person there once again. This parade was really well done this year, and deserves the coverage!

The Boneheaded Moves Made By Anniston Over The Christmas Parade And Tree Lightning Ceremony

The Boneheaded Moves Made By Anniston Over The Christmas Parade And Tree Lightning Ceremony

geekalabama.com — Last Friday, Main Street Anniston wanted to start a tradition, where every Christmas season there would be a Christmas tree lighting ceremony. I thought, how cool! Many cities do a Christmas tree lighting each year. And I was thinking there would be a good-sized pine tree decorated with lights and ornaments.

Pictures And Video From The Anniston Veterans Day Parade 2017

Pictures And Video From The Anniston Veterans Day Parade 2017

geekalabama.com — Here are pictures and a video from the Anniston Veterans Day parade This post features video of the high school marching bands from White Plains, Anniston, Wellborn, and Oxford. And the parade featured the Talladega College marching band, the same band at the inauguration earlier this year!

My Spring Trip To The Gulf Coast And To Atlanta

My Spring Trip To The Gulf Coast And To Atlanta

geekalabama.com — During the Spring, one of my online friends who is from Canada came down to Alabama to visit me. So, while he was down here, we went to some cool things! On the first day, he stayed in town. I to...

My Summer Road Trip To Toronto Canada

My Summer Road Trip To Toronto Canada

geekalabama.com — Over the Summer in July, I took my first vacation in OVER 10 years, yes 10 years. One of my online friends lives in the Toronto metro, and since he came down during the Spring, I went up during th...

Pictures And Video From Halloween At Glenwood Terrace 2017

Pictures And Video From Halloween At Glenwood Terrace 2017

geekalabama.com — On Tuesday night, many people walked down Glenwood Terrace and enjoyed getting candy from many of the houses on the street! Many kids and adults were dressed in their Halloween costumes and judging by what I saw, many had a really good time! Below are pictures and a video of the famous haunted horseman who...

My Experience Trying Foods From Different Restaurants In Toronto Canada

My Experience Trying Foods From Different Restaurants In Toronto Canada

geekalabama.com — So while I was in Toronto in the country of Canada. You know I had to try some of the food there, I am a foodie after all. The first thing was to try Canada's most famous dish, poutine. Yo...

Pictures And Video From The 2017 Cheaha Challenge

Pictures And Video From The 2017 Cheaha Challenge

geekalabama.com — The 2017 Cheaha Challenge, Gran Fondo Century / ULTRA, and the Chief Ladiga Cruise Family Ride were really good this year. This year, the 25th anniversary of the event required cyclists to complete a grueling bicycle ride over numerous large hill climbs.

Pictures And Video From The 2017 US Canine Biathlon In Anniston

Pictures And Video From The 2017 US Canine Biathlon In Anniston

geekalabama.com — Another event that recently happened in the former Fort McClellan in Anniston was the 2017 US Canine Biathlon. This event features a human and their dog going on a four mile obstacle course featuring things like crawling through a pipe, walking in a creek or mud, climbing over walls, and much more!
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