Amanda

Amanda works in healthcare, is a loudmouthed feminist, and proud supporter of the Oxford comma.
  • Skepchick Quickies 7.3

    How to meet and woo a nerdy girl – From Cosmic Thespian. Do celebrities really die in threes? – From 9bar. Aromatherapy for your car – From Steve. Fly-powered aircraft – From Middleman. Cute Animal Friday! This baby alpaca just wants to gaze into your eyes soulfully (from jes3ica).  And who wouldn’t carry a baby squirrel in your cleavage…while being…

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  • Skepchick Quickies 7.2

    114th Skeptic’s Circle blog carnival – As always, a great bunch of articles.  Paleontologists and creationists meet but don’t mesh – From Tim. Oklahoma Republicans blame recession on “debauchery” – Illegitimate births and same-sex marriage are just as awful as sex trafficking and child abuse, apparently.  Small victories for a military atheist – But now the cadet is “in a…

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  • Skepchick Quickies 6.30

    I love my dead gay husband – Bug found this amazing “evisceration of the stupidity found in romance novels.”  Definitely worth a read. Is oral sex good for your fetus? – So one study says that maybe there might be a link between gastrointestinal exposure to semen and reduction in chance of preeclampsia.  How long until a news report says, “Blow…

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  • Skepchick Quickies 6.26

    Help re-establish herd immunity in Nevada! – The JREF is sponsoring a vaccination drive. Let’s show everyone we’re not just cynics and evil atheists, let’s make a difference in the health of the children of Nevada. Evolution is faster when it’s warmer – “Researchers have found that, among pairs of mammals of the same species, the DNA of those living in…

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  • Skepchick Quickies 6.25

    For all the single goddesses – That’s right ladies, he’s 100% heterosexual and has a Global Vision.  And check out his business venture. Gendered tv ads – Hilarious video on the difference between commercials targeted at men and women. From Josh. FDA bans herbal ED pills containing lethal Viagra equivalent – If taken by anyone taking nitrates for high blood pressure, the…

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  • Skepchick Quickies 6.23

    Scientology: The Truth Rundown - Steven H. says, “I thought you might be interested in this story from the St. Petersburg Times (neighboring city to the home of Scientology in Clearwater, FL). They are doing a 3 part report on the organization from a former insider.” Re: What I Want in a Woman – Bug found this great response to a…

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  • Skepchick Quickies 6.19

    Sonic black holes trap sound waves – “A black hole created by Israeli scientists won’t destroy Earth, but it could make our planet just a little bit less noisy.”  From Kevin. The girl’s guide to Comic Con – Go squeal over Jake Gyllenhall’s washboard abs!  Or sexy vampires! Eee! But don’t actually have an interest in anything that’s comic-related.  Here’s…

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  • Skepchick Quickies 6.18

    Psychic cheated by one of her own employees – Elyse says, “Rosemary Altea, famed psychic, can’t even predict (or notice while it’s happening) that one of her employees will rob her of $200,000.” Former Catholic priest in photo scandal marries – From Lady Mitris who says, “Molesting children isn’t enough to get a priest kicked out of the priesthood.  However, a…

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