I am currently working on a post about how I was scammed by Kevin Trudeau. He is in the news again since he spent a night in jail last week. One of the things I wanted to point out is that he is involved in fakery far beyond what you may have seen on his…
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Sundown Lounge podzine and other stuff
Sundown Lounge – a podzine by San Franciscan Larry Winfield featuring news, music, spoken word, and more – included my song “Unborn Ghosts” in episode 337 – “Another West Coast Showcase” last week. Some small roles I played this year: I’m briefly in Episode 32 of Skeptically Yours in a commercial about recycling. 😉 You…
How Old Exercise Feels with a New Body
Several years ago I joined a gym as part of an overall goal of improving my health. For me, one of the most effective parts of my exercise routine was participating in group fitness classes. I was hitting the gym regularly and was noticing a big improvement in my strength and endurance. At that time,…
Toronto family receives incredibly hateful letter about autistic son
From CityNews Toronto: August 18, 2013 A family is in shock and a community has united after an anonymous hate letter was written about a young boy living with severe autism. Karla Begley told CityNews her son Max, 13, stays with his grandmother in the morning during the summer time. It was at that home…
The Great Bull Run coming to the U.S.
The Great Bull Run is coming to Petersburg, VA later this month, and more bull runs in other U.S. cities have been scheduled well into 2014. What is the appeal? For some, it may be cultural or traditional, I suppose. For others? “You can go running down the street any time you want, but to…
Mickey Cucchiella Leaves 98 Rock
I just heard the news on facebook that Mickey Cucchiella has left 98 Rock’s Morning Show, reportedly due to depression. I wish nothing but the best for him as he’s always been a great guy to me. My first exposure to Mickey was back when I was just a teenager and first discovering all the…
Headless Man
A headless man was documented on Ivar Ave outside the Los Angeles Film School.
Do atheists believe in life after death?
Some atheists believe in life after death. Some believe there’s some sort of “energy” that we turn into, that we are reincarnated, or that we become ghosts or spirits, in addition to many other beliefs. There are varying opinions among atheists. Some atheists do not believe in an afterlife and I am one of them….
Sketch of me by introvertedart
Here’s a sketch of me drawn by Bill, aka introvertedart. I was a fan of his work before he drew this back in 2009, so I feel privileged to have been one of his subjects. Check him out on deviantart and tumblr*! *some of his tumblr posts are mildly NSFW – not that there’s anything…
Reflecting on the 14th anniversary of Columbine after the Boston bombings
Columbine was 14 years ago today. I remember how the media and public were quick to jump in with inaccurate information and many people still believe those myths today. Unfortunately, there are many who haven’t learned from the past and are doing this with the Boston Marathon bombings. Once false information is spread, it’s hard…