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When you have $500 to throw away

Some people just have too much money and too much time on their hands. I mean, why on earth would you do this after purchasing an iPhone, the cheapest of which is $499? This is just sheer stupidity; it doesn’t even show very well how the thing is put together because they basically just destroy […]

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Bioethics Complementary and alternative medicine Medicine Quackery Science Skepticism/critical thinking

Homeopathy in the–cringe–ICU

About a month ago, I did a facetious throwaway piece about “homeopathic enchantments” being used by one of my favorite comic characters (who, alas, no longer has his own comic series), namely Doctor Strange, the Sorcerer Supreme. Given that it was not intended as anything other than a lark, I was rather surprised when it […]

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Announcements Skepticism/critical thinking

It’s almost that time again: The Skeptics’ Circle is fast approaching!

Speaking of skepticism and critical thinking, recall that I mentioned earlier today that I had been interviewed for The Skeptics’ Guide for the Universe. Despite branching out into a different medium, rest assured that I haven’t forgotten about my primary responsibility, blogging. Nor have I forgotten that the latest edition of the blog carnival that’s […]

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Announcements Blog housekeeping Medicine

Pediatrics Grand Rounds and Change of Shift

For your Sunday afternoon edification, the latest version of Pediatrics Grand Rounds has been posted over at Breath Spa for Kids. In addition, Change of Shift, the blog carnival for nursing-related blogs, has also been posted at NursingLink. Enjoy!

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Skepticism/critical thinking

Be afraid, be very afraid: Orac is interviewed

I often joke that Orac is my alter-ego, regardless of how effective or ineffective the pseudonym is at protecting my “true” identity. I also, with some justification, joke that I’m a lot less interesting in person than I am on the blog as a means of inoculating people that I meet who know me only […]