Science, Superstitions and Skeptical Life
So, what’s the story? SMH: A Chrismas CD aiming to raise funds for a Christian charity has been slammed for featuring an anti-Christian song. Faith and family groups have labelled the song, which includes the lyrics “I get freaked out by churches,” and “I’m not expecting a visit from Jesus”, as “disrespectful” and a “sick [...]
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Just launched the first episode yesterday (will be tinkering with sound, pace… will improve, honest!) – the Token Skeptic podcast first episode “On Santa” online and is heading towards iTunes as I type! While listening to a great Skepticality podcast episode (www.skepticality.com), I found I had many unanswered questions. Delving into the research, I started [...]
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From the people who brought you An Engineer’s Guide to Cats.
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I’ve been passing on a few tips (as demonstrated by this Twitter conversation with Dave the Happy Singer — of Davethehappysinger.com) about supporting charities during this month and beyond. Sign up to be a long-term benefactor, grab a few shirts, buy some books, get your 2010 calendars from them and know that unlike others, it’s [...]
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I just have to say it. Because my feelings are really hurt by being told firmly that ‘Die Hard’ is not a Christmas movie. I think that film says quite a lot about the season. How we all deserve, as a reward for being good all year, Alan Rickman. With or without a festive bow. [...]
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Okay, this is probably the best find for the season! Thanks for putting it up, P! I have fond memories of Jack Russell races at Bindoon, from years back — though they should have used presents like this to get them to run!
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Well, I have a lot of work coming up — so here’s a blog post to say that you won’t be catching much of me over the next few days! Maybe to get over the fact that 68 percent of Americans say they do believe in angels — pdf by Pew Report. Or perhaps not. [...]
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Welcome to the Third edition of the Skeptical Parent Crossing blog carnival – with all the Santa screaming joy it entails! Authors Denise Joyce and Nancy Watkins know at least 250 toddlers who are. The two recently published a book called “Scared of Santa: Scenes of Terror in Toyland” that shows photos of children on [...]
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