Quickies
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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, 7.1
Sorry for the delay today! The links are still good, I promise. Paleontology and creationism meet but don’t mesh. (Thanks to Tim.) Cracking the autism riddle. Or, you know, not. (Thanks to Whitebird.) Hey, a homeopathic cure that actually works. (Thanks to Pete.) In case you needed reminding, don’t listen to psychics.
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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 -Â 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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