Reference Cards

Many times I've been asked for a list of URLs about polyamory or the various issues surrounding skepticism, only to suddenly draw a blank on all my favorite websites.  I'll be talking with someone, introducing them to a brand new concept, and they'll ask me where they can learn more about it, and I won't be able to remember.  I've written about this most recently in the post about making Skepticism CDs to hand out for this purpose.

I've also been asked, on more than one occasion, what other people who find themselves in this situation should do when *they* are asked for more resources.  My solution to the poly issue has been to add a handful of URLs to the back of my Poly Tees business cards, but this isn't necessarily a good solution for other people who are in this situation.

So, I have created Reference Cards - one set for polyamory and one set for skepticism.  These PDF files can be printed onto standard white business card paper that you can buy at Walmart, Kinkos/FedEx, and any office supply store.  They are double-sided, with a definition of the term on the front and a list of URLs on the back.  Feel free to download them, print them, and hand them out to whomever you want, or use them as a template for creating your own.  I am now keeping a couple of each in my wallet, and bringing a bunch to poly meetings for the newbies.

The Polyamory Reference Cards:*



The Skeptical Reference Cards:


*The Poly Reference Card image has the old, incorrect Purple Mobius, but the file itself has the correct Mobius.  I was just too lazy to take a new screencap.

BoobQuake!

Please promote #boobquake - BoobQuake 26 April 2010 - Take part and fight stupidity... http://www.blaghag.com/2010/04/in-name-of-science-i-offer-my-boobs.html

"Sedighi claims that not dressing modestly causes earthquakes. If so, we should be able to test this claim scientifically. You all remember the homeopathy overdose*?

Time for a Boobquake.

On Monday, April 26th, I will wear the most cleavage-showing shirt I own. Yes, the one usually reserved for a night on the town. I encourage other female skeptics to join me and embrace the supposed supernatural power of their breasts. Or short shorts, if that's your preferred form of immodesty. With the power of our scandalous bodies combined, we should surely produce an earthquake. If not, I'm sure Sedighi can come up with a rational explanation for why the ground didn't rumble. And if we really get through to him, maybe it'll be one involving plate tectonics.

So, who's with me? I may be a D cup, but that will probably only produce a slight tremor on its own. If you'll be joining me on twitter, use the tag #boobquake! Or join the facebook event!*
Posted by Jen at 8:02 PM"

Some of the commenters pointed out that this idiot also said "dressed immodestly and behaving promiscuously" and included "leads men astray", so if any female wishes to "behave promiscuously" and any men want to join in by being "led astray", all in the name of SCIENCE of course, your participation is welcome.

There will be no financial compensation for participation in this study. That would be illegal in some areas.

I'm a little confused though - The Christian Right says that it's the cock that's all powerful and tempting, because all men need rules and regulation to prevent them from  "choosing" to be gay and leaving us poor wimmenfolk with no providers to care for us. But according to this guy, the cock is completely powerless, able to be swayed and pushed into action by even the mere suggestion of boobs.

So which is it that rules the world, cock or tits? And does that mean that trannies are supreme beings if they have both or do they cancel each other out? 

*Active links found at the original post.