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Skepchick Quickies 8.28
Judge: Homeland security can’t require dependence on God – From Middleman. Interview with Maryam Namazie, head of the Council of Ex-Muslims in Britain All else being equal – I love Indexed so much. How to predict weather in a coffee cup – Um…. From Steve. Gamers vs. memes -Â This one is all Maria’s fault. Cute Animal Friday! Imrryr offers…
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Skepchick Quickies 8.27
Same sex marriage and why you should care passionately about Maine – Come Nov. 1st Maine’s new gay marriage law will be up for a vote. And as Greta Christina says, “There are two big reasons why you care about Maine. Momentum, and precedent.” Loch Ness monster found on Google Earth? – Clearly! Surely there is NO other explanation, it HAS to…
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Skepchick Quickies 8.25
Eternal earth-bound pets – Worried about what will happen to your pets after the Rapture? For a small fee, these atheists will see that your beloved Fluffy is cared for. From Sean and SteveT. Mali protest against women’s law – “Tens of thousands of people in Mali’s capital, Bamako, have been protesting against a new law which gives women equal…
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Skepchick Quickies 8.21
Ask strangers for medical advice – Now you can get more than just restaurant and hotel reviews from strangers. CureTogether is an online community that allows you to see what advice they have for treating your migraines, psoriasis, insomnia, etc.    Unwrapping the mystery of a 2500 year old mummy – Scientists hope the mummy will  “lead to a better understanding of changes in…
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Skepchick Quickies 8.20
The women’s crusade – “In the 19th century, the paramount moral challenge was slavery. In the 20th century, it was totalitarianism. In this century, it is the brutality inflicted on so many women and girls around the globe: sex trafficking, acid attacks, bride burnings and mass rape.” From Vanessa. Because nothing’s worse than a friendly atheist – Why the Illinois…
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Skepchick Quickies 8.18
Mathematical model for surviving a zombie attack – “It is possible to successfully fend off a zombie attack, according to Canadian mathematicians. The key is to “hit hard and hit often.— From Middleman. Man challenges ban on fortunetelling – “Nick Nefedro didn’t need to have his palm read or look to Tarot cards to know that his plan to work…
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Skepchick Quickies 8.14
Mrs. Hislastname or else – Poll says 50% of American women think a woman should be legally required to take their husband’s last name. Neil Gaiman on watching the Perseids – A beautiful piece, of course. Homeopathy & nutritionists vs. real science – Video of comedian Dara O’Brien from Other Amanda. Focus on the Family faces serious budget shortfall – From Davew. And…
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Skepchick Quickies 8.13
Tulsa, OK mayoral candidate wants creationist exhibit at zoo – “For Anna Falling, the road to city hall runs through the Tulsa Zoo. She’s made her Christianity central to her platform and now the exhibit depicting the Christian story of Creationism is her first campaign promise.” From Gabriel. Self magazine explains covers aren’t supposed to look realistic – From Chasmosaur…
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