Amanda

Amanda works in healthcare, is a loudmouthed feminist, and proud supporter of the Oxford comma.
  • Skepchick Quickies 12.2

    Military proselytizers target Darwin – Using the “The Purpose Driven Life” to continue proselytizing in the military. I highly recommend the “buh?”-inducing presentation slides. Thanks Kevin. Man says God ordered him to ram vehicle at 100mph – And then, “Bexar County Sheriff’s Office spokesman Kyle Coleman said … “God must have been with them, ’cause any other time, the severity of…

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  • Skepchick Quickies 11.30

    I’ve been away from the internets for a few days which has both been a welcome reprieve and made me miss you guys. I had my first experience with fried turkey this Thanksgiving and I think I may start a new religion to worship the grand high crispy turkey deliciousness. Is Jenny McCarthy a danger to the world? – Puppet…

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  • Skepchick Quickies 11.27

    Happy Turkey Day to the Americans and happy “woohoo another Thursday” to everyone else. Florida gay adoption ban ruled unconstitutional – “A judge on Tuesday ruled that a strict Florida law that blocks gay people from adopting children is unconstitutional, declaring there was no legal or scientific reason for sexual orientation alone to prohibit anyone from adopting.” Italics are mine.…

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  • Skepchick Quickies 11.25

    Witchcraft on India’s school curriculum – It’s part of an effort to dispel superstition and stop deadly witch hunts. Female gang in India operates dressed in pink – The Pink Sari Gang “was established to force the government and police to clean up their acts.” Thanks Steve. How will atheists spend Christmas? – My favorite part: “Of course, we will…

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  • Skepchick Quickies 11.21

    The 100th meeting of the Skeptics’ Circle – It’s brilliant. US teen lives 118 days without a heart – She was kept alive by a custom-built artificial blood pumping device until she was able to receive a heart transplant.  Remember, give the gift of life, be an organ donor! Separation of church and state ends at the BMV – “A…

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  • Skepchick Quickies 11.20

    I’m not one of those “love thy neighbor” Christians – The Onion continues to bring the funny. Thanks Steve. Resources on women in science and engineering – Including a radio series which I’ve got to check out. Italian “crucifixion” rape awareness ad raises controversy -  NSFW due to nudity.  Canadian justice: Breast fondling chiropractor faces “Interpersonal Skills Training” – Well,…

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  • Skepchick Quickies 11.18

    British science minister claims sixth sense – From Steve. Canadian science minister is a chiropractor Losing the bit picture: How religion maay control visual attention – Research article from Question Authority. Urban legend pet peeve – Amanda at Pandagon reasons that people have sex all the time.

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  • Skepchick Quickies 11.14

    Fight for increased regulation of female genital plastic surgery – I thought genitals were supposed to look funny? Isn’t that evolution’s joke on us all? “You see that funny bit between the legs? Yeah, you are REALLY going to want to do weird stuff with that.” Columbians riot over pyramid scam – Some people behind the scheme left a note…

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