The Skeptic Zone #408 - 14.August.2016

Published: Aug. 14, 2016, 7 a.m.

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Introduction

Richard Saunders

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Cupping and Wiki with Susan Gerbic

We chat to Susan who tells us of her efforts to bring the Wiki page on the quackery of Cupping up-to-date.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cupping_therapy

guerrillaskepticismonwikipedia.blogspot.com

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Why Team USA\\u2019s use of cupping therapy really sucks

LIke all Australians, Dr Brad can get a bit carried away while cheering for the green and gold at the Olympics. But lately it hasn\\u2019t been the Aussie team causing him to yell at the TV. - by Dr Brad McKay

http://www.news.com.au/lifestyle/health/why-team-usas-use-of-cupping-therapy-really-sucks/news-story/39e6da472eba56e564139cc17e38ee5b

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Ken Harvey

The Australian and New Zealand Association for the Advancement of Science has awarded Dr Ken Harvey the 2016 ANZAAS Medal.

http://www.skeptics.com.au/2016/08/09/anzaas-medal-for-ken-harvey

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Take Stock with Shelley Stocken

Our new reporter looks into the myths and reality of so-called Demonic Possession.

http://mentalillnesspolicy.org/coping/demonic-possession-mental-illness.html

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The Raw Skeptic Report

This week Heidi Robertson reports from the recent Brisbane Skepticamp. Who goes to these events and why? Also an interview with a Curtis who works in an organic supermarket.

http://www.brisbaneskeptics.org

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Also...

Skeptics Dinner Meeting with Lyne Kelly - 24th September

http://www.skeptics.com.au/2016/08/11/sydney-dinner-sept-24-wisdom-of-the-ancients

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