Drinking Skeptically

Women And Skepticism – The Aftermath

by podblack on July 3, 2010

The following probably isn’t news at all for many of you – essentially, Pharyngula (PZ Myers) in his post The Woman Problem reflected upon another post Where are all the female skeptics at? by SkeptiFem. This led to PZ urging comments with links to sites – there were even a few very pertinent comments that [...]

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Running A Skeptical Quiz Competition At A SiTP

by podblack on October 14, 2009

Since I’ve had correspondence with two people now on this topic – here are my tips about the running of a skeptic quiz at a ‘Skeptics in the Pub / courtyard / lecture room / what have you’. I ran a quiz last month for the Perth Skeptics, but because we have our get-togethers from [...]

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New York Skeptics – Anniversary And Lecture!

by podblack on September 15, 2008

Just got the buzz from the New York City Skeptics, about their anniversary! Join New York City Skeptics as we celebrate our first anniversary with a special lecture by James “The Amazing” Randi. James Randi: I Doubt That! Date: Friday October 10, 2008 Time: 7:00 PM Location: Caspary Auditorium @ Rockefeller University – 1230 York [...]

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Day One, Part One of Dragon*Con 2008

by podblack on August 30, 2008

The day started when I found Saunders, bleary-eyed and working on his iPhone at 7.30 in the morning in the little foyer area on floor five of the Hilton. After he stayed out late last night, he tried sleeping on the floor of our hotel room, which explained the little pyramid of pillows by the [...]

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Get TANKED – The 28th March TANK Vodcast!

by podblack on March 28, 2008

Hop on over to The TANK Vodcast site to check out the latest episode! The big thing that really got me about this episode is how ABC Radio’s JJJ, the traditionally cool and hip ‘National Youth Radio Station’ has sadly followed the path of unmitigated credulity by featuring not only the President of the Australian [...]

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