My son took an existing picture of the Moai of Easter Island (which I can find all over the Internet but cannot find attribution), and added a little something. Fans of James Randi may recognize his pose on the right… Read More ›
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Spectrum Scientifics, science fun for all ages!
I love toys, I especially love science toys, magnets, robots, rockets anything like that makes me happy, so I love it when I find a place that carries this stuff, big toy stores and department stores don’t usually have the… Read More ›
Folie à deux and Betty and Barney Hill
I speak about aliens and alien abduction. Next week I am giving a talk in Syracuse about Betty and Barney Hill. http://www.syracusenewtimes.com/newyork/event-14762-cny-skeptics-september-2012-meeting.html The Hill “abduction” is considered the first modern, and widely reported , alien abduction experience. It ushered in… Read More ›
New Hampshire Skepticamp! (Be there!)
Skepticamp is a fun informal chance for the “average” skeptic to give a short talk in a comfortable “give and take” atmosphere. Reed Esau came up with a wonderful idea, which has grown because it’s just so good! Last year,… Read More ›
Ahoy, Friends!
Ahoy readers! GG and I have survived the Bermuda Triangle! Paperskater and Jeff Wagg (our intrepid leader) also survived! Our adventures were on ship and on land. Jeff made sure each day was filled with mystery, questions, learning many new… Read More ›
Randi does a “thank you” magic trick
I was honored to attend the “Speakers Cocktail Party” at TAM 2012 last night. It should be noted, I’m not a “speaker”. I was a panel member and helped with a workshop that was lead by the wonderful Sharon Hill. … Read More ›
Buy at TAM10, and the JREF gets the money!
Available at TAM10, my new skeptic children’s book “Fairy Tales, Fairly Told”. All proceeds from books sold at TAM go to the JREF for skeptic education for children! So consider picking up a copy while you are attending The Amazing… Read More ›
Fairy Tales, Fairly Told
I have been working on a fundraising project for the past year. The result is the book Fairy Tales, Fairly Told. It is the second critical thinking/skeptic children’s book I have written. The book is for ages 3-10, though for… Read More ›
TAM 10, come and find your pod
I have been to ever The Amazing Meeting held in the US, from 1-9. This year I am signed up for number 10. It’s difficult to explain how attending the first Amazing Meeting changed my life. It is difficult because… Read More ›
Richard Feynman and James Randi
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lDvu6wz9qF4 James Randi (the Amaz!ng Randi) is a family friend, and well known critical thinker and skeptic. He leads not only a very interesting life, but also is a most incredible storyteller about that life. I am sharing here a… Read More ›