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  • Random Asides

    Ask Surly Amy: What to Do With Books You Don’t Like Anymore

    Dear Surly Amy, I have a question. Before I became a skeptic, I purchased A LOT of pseudoscientific self help/metaphysical books (a la Chopra, Dyer, Eckhart Tolle, etc.) and now I have them sitting on my bookshelf (a constant reminder of my shameful past!). I don’t know what to do with them now. I feel bad donating them because I…

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  • Skepticism

    ICYMI: November 25 – December 1 on the Skepchick Network

    Hello Skepchick readers! How are you doing on this lovely Monday morning? I stubbed my toe, so I’ve been better. Anyhoo, here’s what happened last week on the Skepchick Network. Teen Skepchick Science Sunday: Self Defence! Animals and plants defend themselves in many and varied ways. Suspension of Disbelief: Skyfall Lauren reviews the new James Bond film Skyfall…and is pleasantly…

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  • Skepticism

    ICYMI: November 4 – November 10 on the Skepchick Network

    It was a wild weekend at SkeptiCon. But never fear. I have still managed to read and compile some of the Skepchick Network hits from last week. Enjoy. I’m gonna go pass out. Teen Skepchick Sexism: Scaring Away the Good Ones Vy argues that sexism in the skeptic movement is scaring away young people. Gender v. Sex: Important Distinction Lux…

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  • Activism

    Free the Art

    I have been doing a lot of thinking about the issue of fair use and the issues surrounding censorship since I wrote this post on Friday. I have had conversations with a few people whom I have much respect for, who have helped me to understand where I may have made some mistakes in my handling of the situation when…

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  • Skepticism

    ICYMI: September 30 – October 6 on the Skepchick Network

    Hello! You’re back, I see. Ready to catch up on what you missed last week on the Skepchick Network. I don’t blame you. Teen Skepchick The Origin of Vertebrates Part 4: Domination Our prehistoric ancestors make the transition from water to land. Pssh, Women Aren’t People! Elly is appalled at how anti-choice the GOP has become. Why We Need Nature…

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  • Skepticism

    ICYMI: September 16 – September 22 on the Skepchick Network

    Happy Monday! I feel like it’s been forever since I’ve seen you! Well here’s a little gift to get your week started off right. Have a great day! Teen Skepchick The Origins of Vertebrates Part 2: Acting Like Animals Our ancestors go multi-cellular! Hoaxspotting Ine explains how to spot a scam. Interview with Sasquatch, Part 1 Eat your heart out,…

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  • Skepticism

    ICYMI: September 9 – September 15 on the Skepchick Network

    Guys, the news is terrible. Don’t read the news. Put down the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, or whatever fancy pants newspaper you read in the morning. Just sidle on up to your computer and check out what you missed last week on the Skepchick Network. Teen Skepchick All That Bloody Woo Did you know that your blood type…

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  • Skepticism

    ICYMI: September 2 – September 8 on the Skepchick Network

    It’s that time again. That time when you find out what you missed last week on the Internet. Because you have families and lives and things to do. But I don’t, so I’ll help you catch up. Here is what you missed last week on the Skepchick Network. Teen Skepchick Suspension of Disbelief: I am Number 4 Beccy reviews this…

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