Events
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Darwin Day fast approaches!
Don’t forget, dear pals, that this Tuesday is February 12. Which is to say, it’s Darwin Day! Like last year, I’ll be celebrating at the Redline in Cambridge, MA. If you’re nearby, stop on over and toss back a few in the name of evolution. If you’re not nearby, check out the goings-on in your area. And hey, you still…
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This is sad.
I’ve been thinking a lot about women and skepticism lately, about how we can make things better. You know, more equal and whatnot. There’s something that’s been bothering me for the past few days, ever since registration opened for The Amaz!ng Meeting 6. I considered holding onto it until my talk next Saturday in New York, but I’d rather get…
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Bring the Indian rationalists to TAM
Just a really quick post for anyone planning to go to TAM. I am trying to raise money to bring one of the Indian rationalists in as a speaker. If you’d be willing to contribute, let me know via the JREF forum thread or a private message to me on the forum. Some of you may remember my post about…
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Harmony vs. Harm
It’s not always easy being a skeptic. Being the voice of reason can sometimes get translated into being the ‘buzzkill,’ particularly when it comes to the more ‘socially acceptable’ forms of pseudoscience. Is it really that big of a deal that your co-worker checks her horoscope every day? So what if crazy cousin Jimmy believes in ghosts?  What about good…
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TAM 6 Registration is Now Open!
You know what to do, people — log on, register for The Amaz!ng Meeting 6, fly to Vegas and party with 1,000 of your closest skeptical friends, including me and a number of Skepchicks (I’ll post the full list once I know for sure). There are also all my old buddies like Phil Plait, Steve Novella (and the rest of…
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Divining for a Date 2008, February challenge
This month marks the start of our 2008 psychic contest, Divining for a Date. Every month Jill or I will be posting a new psychic challenge for our readers. You guys will post your answers/predictions right here on the blog. Then, at the end of every month, we will name one reader “The Skepchick Psychic of the Month” for which…
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The Best Thing about New York City is: You & Me
That’s right: YOU, and ME, in New York City. Does it get any better? I doubt it. I’m giving a talk for the NYC Skeptics on Saturday, February 16 at 1pm. The event is free and located at University Settlement, 184 Eldridge St. (at Rivington St., two blocks south of Houston). I am demanding that you all show up. Or…
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The Best Thing about New York City is: You & Me
That’s right: YOU, and ME, in New York City. Does it get any better? I doubt it. I’m giving a talk for the NYC Skeptics on Saturday, February 16 at 1pm. The event is free and located at University Settlement, 184 Eldridge St. (at Rivington St., two blocks south of Houston). I am demanding that you all show up. Or…
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