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Tag Archives: skepticism
The worst kind of fraud
I have a great dislike for those who prey on vulnerable people. Among the worst are those psychics who either give people false hope or dash those hopes. Amanda Berry, one of the women Cleveland kidnap victims who has recently … Continue reading
The Magic That is Oil Pulling
Oil Pulling sounds like something that might best be done in private, and not discussed at dinner. In Ayurvedic medicine, it is a magical cure all. When I say cure-all, that is exactly what I mean. The health benefits claimed … Continue reading
Imaginary harms of windfarms
In many places, and we’ve certainly seen it here on PEI, there are some people who are convinced that wind turbines are harmful due to the impact of infrasound (extreme bass waves or vibrations, that have a frequency below the … Continue reading
Licensing Psychics
Regulation and licensing of businesses is considered a normal part of government bureaucracy. Some libertarians may disagree with any form of government interference in commercial activities, however, it is generally accepted that regulation is a proper government function, even if … Continue reading
Is this satire?
Some people are so far out there that it can be hard to tell if they are writing satire or if they really believe the bullshit they spew. One site that seems like satire is Project: Free America. Their stated … Continue reading
The Price of Beauty
It is impossible to guess what strange treatments will appear next. It is also impossible to say which might be the all time strangest. All I can say is that the winner for this week is the Vampire Facelift. For … Continue reading
Video Games and Violence
Following the high profile Sandy Hook schools shooting, the discussion immediately turned to causes and preventative measures. One of the places blame was laid was at the feet of violent video games and movies. Is there anything to back up … Continue reading
Another Blogger Chased Away
There are quite a number of atheists and skeptics who use these concepts and ways of thinking as springboards for advancing social awareness. I like to number myself among this group even though I lack the eloquence or the audience … Continue reading
Nasty Folk Medicine
A neighbour recently wrote a history of the community where I grew up. It was an interesting read; lots of old pictures of and contained numerous pictures of houses and places I recognized as well as many that were gone … Continue reading
Accurate Horoscopes
Most people read horoscopes as entertainment, but some look at them as having predictive value. This is mostly true of those who head to a astrologer for an ‘accurate’ reading based on their date, time, and place of birth. There … Continue reading
