Annette Xyzzy
@annetteparser.bsky.social
She/Her. Interactive fiction enthusiast. Elder Millenial.
CompTIA A+ and Apple certified. Hyperfocused on skepticism, compassion, and atheism.
CompTIA A+ and Apple certified. Hyperfocused on skepticism, compassion, and atheism.
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@maddow.msnbc.com
My dad is 98, WWII USNavy Veteran. Showed up for democracy in San Diego today. "I fought for it once, I'll fight for it again!" 💙🇺🇸💙 THIS is what democracy looks like!!!!
My dad is 98, WWII USNavy Veteran. Showed up for democracy in San Diego today. "I fought for it once, I'll fight for it again!" 💙🇺🇸💙 THIS is what democracy looks like!!!!
April 20, 2025 at 3:32 AM
@maddow.msnbc.com
My dad is 98, WWII USNavy Veteran. Showed up for democracy in San Diego today. "I fought for it once, I'll fight for it again!" 💙🇺🇸💙 THIS is what democracy looks like!!!!
My dad is 98, WWII USNavy Veteran. Showed up for democracy in San Diego today. "I fought for it once, I'll fight for it again!" 💙🇺🇸💙 THIS is what democracy looks like!!!!
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Skeptics with a K: Episode #405
Marsh looks at the influencer campaign which is 'redefining energy' (and won't leave us alone), while Mike talks about renewed media interest in the Shroud of Turin.
www.merseysideskeptics.org.uk/podcasts/ske...
Marsh looks at the influencer campaign which is 'redefining energy' (and won't leave us alone), while Mike talks about renewed media interest in the Shroud of Turin.
www.merseysideskeptics.org.uk/podcasts/ske...
Episode #405 | Skeptics with a K | Merseyside Skeptics Society
<p>Marsh looks at the influencer campaign which is 'redefining energy' (and won't leave us alone), while Mike talks about renewed media interest in the Shroud of Turin.</p><p>You can sign ...
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March 13, 2025 at 10:33 AM
Skeptics with a K: Episode #405
Marsh looks at the influencer campaign which is 'redefining energy' (and won't leave us alone), while Mike talks about renewed media interest in the Shroud of Turin.
www.merseysideskeptics.org.uk/podcasts/ske...
Marsh looks at the influencer campaign which is 'redefining energy' (and won't leave us alone), while Mike talks about renewed media interest in the Shroud of Turin.
www.merseysideskeptics.org.uk/podcasts/ske...
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New podcast launched from The Skeptic! A weekly dive into the best of the magazine’s analysis of pseudoscience, conspiracy theory and claims of the paranormal since its relaunch in September 2020.
It should be available wherever you get your podcasts (if it's not there yet, check again soon!).
It should be available wherever you get your podcasts (if it's not there yet, check again soon!).
March 1, 2025 at 12:06 PM
New podcast launched from The Skeptic! A weekly dive into the best of the magazine’s analysis of pseudoscience, conspiracy theory and claims of the paranormal since its relaunch in September 2020.
It should be available wherever you get your podcasts (if it's not there yet, check again soon!).
It should be available wherever you get your podcasts (if it's not there yet, check again soon!).
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From me for The Skeptic.
Scratching our chins and nodding sagely about the amazing power of the mind doesn’t explain anything, doesn’t reveal anything, and certainly doesn’t help people whose real medical conditions are mischaracterised as a “nocebo effect”.
Scratching our chins and nodding sagely about the amazing power of the mind doesn’t explain anything, doesn’t reveal anything, and certainly doesn’t help people whose real medical conditions are mischaracterised as a “nocebo effect”.
February 3, 2025 at 11:56 AM
From me for The Skeptic.
Scratching our chins and nodding sagely about the amazing power of the mind doesn’t explain anything, doesn’t reveal anything, and certainly doesn’t help people whose real medical conditions are mischaracterised as a “nocebo effect”.
Scratching our chins and nodding sagely about the amazing power of the mind doesn’t explain anything, doesn’t reveal anything, and certainly doesn’t help people whose real medical conditions are mischaracterised as a “nocebo effect”.
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This is what happens when you completely hollow out local journalism - your “senior reporter” publishes a thin puff piece praising a psychic show for being able to exploit grieving people into tears. Sally Morgan is not psychic, and she is certainly not helping anyone… except herself.
Absolutely embarrassing from @liverpoolecho.co.uk: “I went to see Sally Morgan and watched people moved to tears”.
If you wanted to know how her show works, and why it’s awful advice to tell people to try it out, we’ve been doing the work for 15 years.
www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/whats-on/rev...
If you wanted to know how her show works, and why it’s awful advice to tell people to try it out, we’ve been doing the work for 15 years.
www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/whats-on/rev...
I went to see a psychic show and watched people moved to tears
Well-known Psychic Sally brought her show to New Brighton
www.liverpoolecho.co.uk
February 1, 2025 at 9:13 AM
This is what happens when you completely hollow out local journalism - your “senior reporter” publishes a thin puff piece praising a psychic show for being able to exploit grieving people into tears. Sally Morgan is not psychic, and she is certainly not helping anyone… except herself.
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Gateshead woman died after chiropractor 'cracked her neck'
www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/2489213...
Another fatality following a chiropractic intervention. Chiropractic is not effective, and it certainly isn't safe. What are the chances the General Chiropractic Council take action here? V little.
www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/2489213...
Another fatality following a chiropractic intervention. Chiropractic is not effective, and it certainly isn't safe. What are the chances the General Chiropractic Council take action here? V little.
Gym-goer died after chiropractor 'cracked her neck' as concerns raised
A gym-goer from Gateshead died after a chiropractor 'cracked her neck' a coroner has said.
www.thenorthernecho.co.uk
January 28, 2025 at 7:50 PM
Gateshead woman died after chiropractor 'cracked her neck'
www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/2489213...
Another fatality following a chiropractic intervention. Chiropractic is not effective, and it certainly isn't safe. What are the chances the General Chiropractic Council take action here? V little.
www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/2489213...
Another fatality following a chiropractic intervention. Chiropractic is not effective, and it certainly isn't safe. What are the chances the General Chiropractic Council take action here? V little.
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From me, for @skeptic.org.uk
In controlled trials, many surgical interventions fail to improve on a sham intervention. We should interpret this as meaning this surgery doesn’t work.
Instead, some argue it proves the placebo effect is so powerful that it makes fake surgery work.
In controlled trials, many surgical interventions fail to improve on a sham intervention. We should interpret this as meaning this surgery doesn’t work.
Instead, some argue it proves the placebo effect is so powerful that it makes fake surgery work.
January 20, 2025 at 10:21 AM
From me, for @skeptic.org.uk
In controlled trials, many surgical interventions fail to improve on a sham intervention. We should interpret this as meaning this surgery doesn’t work.
Instead, some argue it proves the placebo effect is so powerful that it makes fake surgery work.
In controlled trials, many surgical interventions fail to improve on a sham intervention. We should interpret this as meaning this surgery doesn’t work.
Instead, some argue it proves the placebo effect is so powerful that it makes fake surgery work.
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The first 3 full episodes of The Know Rogan Experience @knowrogan.bsky.social are available now on our feed
Plus there's 20+ bonus material on each show, featuring the things that were too weird or too ridiculous to make the main show - check those out on Patreon:
www.patreon.com/posts/marc-a...
Plus there's 20+ bonus material on each show, featuring the things that were too weird or too ridiculous to make the main show - check those out on Patreon:
www.patreon.com/posts/marc-a...
January 14, 2025 at 9:40 AM
The first 3 full episodes of The Know Rogan Experience @knowrogan.bsky.social are available now on our feed
Plus there's 20+ bonus material on each show, featuring the things that were too weird or too ridiculous to make the main show - check those out on Patreon:
www.patreon.com/posts/marc-a...
Plus there's 20+ bonus material on each show, featuring the things that were too weird or too ridiculous to make the main show - check those out on Patreon:
www.patreon.com/posts/marc-a...
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BILL! BILL! BILL! BILL!
BILL! BILL! BILL! BILL!
Bill Nye, the Science Guy!
BILL! BILL! BILL! BILL!
Bill Nye, the Science Guy!
January 5, 2025 at 3:48 AM
BILL! BILL! BILL! BILL!
BILL! BILL! BILL! BILL!
Bill Nye, the Science Guy!
BILL! BILL! BILL! BILL!
Bill Nye, the Science Guy!
It's an #OnlyMurdersintheBuilding Christmas.
December 25, 2024 at 1:38 PM
It's an #OnlyMurdersintheBuilding Christmas.
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I love the drone panic because its a reminder that despite all our technology and societal advancement we're never more than one unanswered question from reverting to peasants worried we'll make the stars mad
December 15, 2024 at 12:59 PM
I love the drone panic because its a reminder that despite all our technology and societal advancement we're never more than one unanswered question from reverting to peasants worried we'll make the stars mad
In the same night I both discovered Hulu sells Only Murders in the Building merch and also completed my Christmas shopping.
December 16, 2024 at 4:23 AM
In the same night I both discovered Hulu sells Only Murders in the Building merch and also completed my Christmas shopping.
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an irregular verb is one with erratic vowel movements
November 25, 2023 at 5:20 PM
an irregular verb is one with erratic vowel movements
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Someone at work is getting into the Christmas spirit by playing Latin-infused guitar jazz, and I can’t figure out who.
It must be the office secret Santana.
It must be the office secret Santana.
December 5, 2024 at 8:20 AM
Someone at work is getting into the Christmas spirit by playing Latin-infused guitar jazz, and I can’t figure out who.
It must be the office secret Santana.
It must be the office secret Santana.
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Compared to the list of Traitor Tot's pardons, hunter Biden is an absolute angel.
See for yourself: rb.gy/lfkzsb
See for yourself: rb.gy/lfkzsb
Pardons Granted by President Donald J. Trump (2017-2021)
rb.gy
December 2, 2024 at 3:31 AM
Compared to the list of Traitor Tot's pardons, hunter Biden is an absolute angel.
See for yourself: rb.gy/lfkzsb
See for yourself: rb.gy/lfkzsb
I was starting to think he didn't have it in him.
December 2, 2024 at 12:55 AM
I was starting to think he didn't have it in him.
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In "A Bit Rich" news... Chiropractor lists three early symptoms that 'can appear days before a stroke'
www.gloucestershirelive.co.uk/news/health/...
...given how many strokes per year are caused by chiropractic adjustments - which have zero evidence of benefits to the patient.
www.gloucestershirelive.co.uk/news/health/...
...given how many strokes per year are caused by chiropractic adjustments - which have zero evidence of benefits to the patient.
Chiropractor lists three early symptoms that 'can appear days before a stroke'
A chiropractor has shared the three early warning signs of a stroke that can show up in the days leading up to the major medical emergency. Here's what you need to know
www.gloucestershirelive.co.uk
November 25, 2024 at 10:41 AM
In "A Bit Rich" news... Chiropractor lists three early symptoms that 'can appear days before a stroke'
www.gloucestershirelive.co.uk/news/health/...
...given how many strokes per year are caused by chiropractic adjustments - which have zero evidence of benefits to the patient.
www.gloucestershirelive.co.uk/news/health/...
...given how many strokes per year are caused by chiropractic adjustments - which have zero evidence of benefits to the patient.
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My latest article for The Skeptic, looking at the claim that the placebo effect makes pacemakers work before they're turned on. Spoiler: they don't.
November 25, 2024 at 10:21 AM
My latest article for The Skeptic, looking at the claim that the placebo effect makes pacemakers work before they're turned on. Spoiler: they don't.
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Ok. We’re joining the BlueSky parade. Give Tim a few days to figure what we can do here.
I’ll work on following everyone back. In the meantime, feel free to post some of your favs here… 👍
I’ll work on following everyone back. In the meantime, feel free to post some of your favs here… 👍
November 13, 2024 at 12:18 AM
Ok. We’re joining the BlueSky parade. Give Tim a few days to figure what we can do here.
I’ll work on following everyone back. In the meantime, feel free to post some of your favs here… 👍
I’ll work on following everyone back. In the meantime, feel free to post some of your favs here… 👍