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My Boobs Do Not Define My Worth
Warning: some adult content. Someone on my facebook page recently posted this link to a counterpoint over all the flurry about how sexist and racist and generally horrible the Oscars were. The gist of the article is that the opening song “We Saw Your Boobs” is essentially right, because no matter how serious or good a film is that features a nude actress, all that men will see is that ... »
Speak Your Mind: Pontiff Wanted; No Experience Required
This week we’ll see Pope Benedict’s last day in office. (Is it an office? Or a throne? Whatever.) His resignation came as a shock to pretty much everyone several weeks ago. We could speculate wildly about why he chose to resign, but the official story is that Benedict is too frail to continue. Now it’s almost time for the conclave to convene so they can choose a new leader of the... »
Teen Skepchick’s Reality Checks 2.27
Maybe Jose Canseco shouldn’t teach a science class anytime soon. (via io9) Teen who was punished for participating in an anti-bullying protest is suing. (via Raw Story) A frat is helping a trans brother get his sex reassignment surgery. (via Gawker) We know where the Chelyabinski meteor came from. Maybe. (via Discovery News) Featured image credit: IvanWalsh.com Got a link you think we should... »
Suspension of Disbelief: Fringe
Fringe is a television series that started in 2008 and concluded in January of this year. I’ve just started watching the first season and I’m completely in love with it. An FBI agent, with the help of her three sidekicks (two pretty, one crazy…literally), investigate odd happenings that occur on the edge of what we would call “normal science”. Title: Fringe Created by... »
Teen Skepchick’s Reality Checks 2.26
A new study indicates that girls are just as good at math and competitions as boys. Duh. (via Phys.org) Scientists may have uncovered an “ancient microcontinent.” (via NPR) Horrible bigot says gay teens are depressed because they are sinners. (via Think Progress) Huh. Spider silk could stop a train. (via Discovery News) Featured image credit: Canned Muffins Got a link you think we shou... »
National Eating Disorder Awareness Week
This week is National Eating Disorder Awareness Week. The goal of NEDAwareness Week is to educate and increase understanding of eating disorders, as well as decrease stigma against them. I challenge each of you to educate yourselves about some new aspect of eating disorders this week, and if th