Maria

Maria D'Souza grew up in different countries around the world, including Hong Kong, Trinidad, and Kenya and it shows. She currently lives in the Bay Area and has an unhealthy affection for science fiction, Neil Gaiman and all things Muppet.

MariaApril 5, 2011
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Exposing gurus and tricksters in India

Check out this clip from the BBC showing what the Indian Rationalists do to combat gurus who go out to villages in India trying to get money for their supernatural powers.
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MariaApril 4, 2011
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Ask Surly Amy: Stockholm Syndrome

Dear Surly Amy, How do I escape from a hostage situation? Love, Stuck in Stockholm _________ Dear Stuck in Stockholm, I don’t know, but if you find out, let me know! HALP! Love, Amy _________ Dear Amy, Mwahaa hahahahahahahhahaha Love, Maria
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MariaApril 4, 2011
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Mad Art Lab Logo Contest Winner!

The natives are getting restless. I think they are hoping to distract me and make their escape. I’m on to them though. I’ve double knotted all the ties and I had to duck-tape Sam’s mouth shut, which is something I’ve ALWAYS wanted to do… They tried to avert my attention by showing me the winner of the logo contest for…
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MariaApril 4, 2011
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Quick NECSS Update

Really, I promise. Everyone is fine at Skepchick HQ. I have totally not taken over and am not holding the blog hostage or anything. You shouldn’t expect ransom demands or anything. Yet. I just wanted to send out a quick reminder and update about NECSS which is coming up this weekend! Rebecca, Amy and I will be there, we’ll have…
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MariaApril 4, 2011
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Skepchick Quickies 4.4

Hello all! Last night, I staged an elaborate hostile takeover at Skepchick HQ and am now TOTALLY IN CHARGE OF THE QUICKIES. Be nice and tell me how much you love me in the comments or you’ll NEVER SEE JEN AGAIN. MWAA HAAA HAAA HAA… (I’m kidding. She’ll be back. I’m just covering for her. Don’t panic or send me…
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MariaMarch 21, 2011
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Skepchicks at NECSS!

Guys! Guys! Guys! I am SO EXCITED! We are less than a month away from the North East Conference on Science and Skepticism (NECSS)! Rebecca, Amy and I are all planning on being there and it’s going to be a blast! I hope we’ll see you there! Exclamation points!!! A few things that are particularly important for Skepchick readers to…
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MariaMarch 8, 2011
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Behind the scenes at Skepchick HQ: International women’s day vs. Daniel Craig

It’s International Women’s Day! Hooray for us! Behind the scenes at Skepchick HQ, we got lots of great links and information about this day when we celebrate women and all they do. We also received this wonderful YouTube video from reader Georgina with the message: Very emotive and interesting video featuring Daniel Craig and Judi Dench relating to gender equality…
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MariaMarch 5, 2011
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Fail Beyond Belief

Back in December, I wrote about Rock Beyond Belief, a free festival that was going to be held at Fort Bragg with the backing of various secular and military foundations. The festival was, in part, a response to the “Rock the Fort” evangelical event, which was held at Fort Bragg with the full financial support of the military and which…
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