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February 4, 2014 by kittynh
Thanks to Claus Larsen for helping sub here at Yankeeskeptic while I’m dealing with a health issue. Look for other …
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Category: evolution, Uncategorized
| Tags: Bill Nye, Claus Larson, creationist, debate, evolution, reasons to debate creationists, science, skepticism
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January 27, 2014 by kittynh
“What’s that?” demanded Viola simply, who was never afraid of showing ignorance and did not know how rare this fearlessness …
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Category: James Randi, TAM, Uncategorized
| Tags: cat in box, cat paradox, Cold Comfort Farm, Critical thinking, James Randi, James Randi Educational Foundation, Jennifer Ouellette, jokes, physics, physics jokes, schrodinger, skepticism, Stella Gibbons, TAM, TAM2
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December 15, 2013 by kittynh
I have mentioned I am a fan of skeptic cruises. They are a rarity for me, but if you have …
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Category: James Randi, skeptic, Uncategorized
| Tags: alien, alien hats, box, cat, cruise, dead or alive, Faith Healers, James Randi, Jeff Wagg, Jesus, JREF, Kitty, knit, knitting, Mexico, schrodinger, skepticism, superstition, Tim Farley
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November 13, 2013 by kittynh
Susan Gerbic is my friend, and also one of the most productive skeptics I know. She was inspired by fellow …
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Category: medicine, skeptic, Uncategorized
| Tags: alternative medicine, bald, breast cancer, Cancer, chemo, chemotherapy, crazy hats, friends, funny hats, guerrilla skepticism, hair loss, Hat, hats, James Randi, JREF, Mark Edward, Rupert Sheldrake, skepticism, smile, Susan, Susan Gerbic, Tim Farley, Wikipedia, women going through chemo
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October 16, 2013 by kittynh
I often laugh when Dr.Sheldon Cooper on “The Big Bang Theory” speaks of his love of trains. I am married …
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Category: James Randi, skeptic, TAM, train, Uncategorized
| Tags: Big Bang Theory, European train, husband, James Randi, James Randi Educational Foundation, JREF, Polybahn, Rail transport, Railroad engineer, riding, Science in Society, Sheldon Cooper, skeptic, skepticism, Star Trek, Switzerland, TAM, train, train layout, welcoming, Zurich
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October 8, 2013 by kittynh
Sometimes skeptics and scientists embrace the title “curmudgeon” too tightly. The new movie “Gravity” starring Sandra Bullock and George Clooney …
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Category: skeptic, space, TAM, Uncategorized
| Tags: "Gravity", Big Bang Theory, celebrate, complaints, curmudgeon, Dr.Neill Degrasse Tyson, hate, movie, Sandra Bullock, skepticism
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September 22, 2013 by kittynh
The one thing about being a skeptic that never changes is that people love to tell you how you are …
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Category: aliens, atheist, big foot, Bigfoot, chupacabra, James Randi, paranormal, UFO, Uncategorized
| Tags: alien, aliens, atheist, Bigfoot, DNA, freezer, fun, Ghost Hunt, ghost hunter, ghost hunters, hoax, hunter, paranormal, paranormal group, Reality television, skeptic, skepticism, UFO
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September 15, 2013 by kittynh
(I’m having some medical ickiness done over the next two weeks. I’ve asked some friends to help out with the …
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Category: skeptic, Uncategorized
| Tags: 2013, Andrew Hansford, Barley House, Dale Roy, Establishment Clause, Reed Esau, Secular Coalition for America, skeptic, Skepticamp, skepticism, speakers, Stem cell, Supreme Court, Supreme Court of the United States, TAM
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September 8, 2013 by kittynh
So, we all know there is a lot of talk about sexual harassment and rape in the skeptic community. I’m …
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Category: rape, skeptic, Uncategorized
| Tags: alcohol, Alcohol intoxication, Crime, drinking, Emotion, friend, friends, guilt, Harassment, Lord Randolph Churchill, Michael Shermer, rape, Rape culture, rape discussions, Sexual assault, Sexual harassment, Sexually transmitted disease, skeptic, skepticism, skeptics, Sophie, Violence and Abuse, when to step in, Winston Churchill
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August 12, 2013 by kittynh
This is a guest post from my good friend Ellie, also known to many as Library Lady. Yes she really …
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Category: atheist, skeptic, Uncategorized
| Tags: claims, hero, hero worship, idols, PZ Myers, rape, rumor, scandal, Science in Society, skeptic, skeptic movement, Skeptical Inquiry, skepticism, Woody Allen
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