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Australian Skeptics – Important Information For Parents: The Facts About Immunisation

by podblack on August 5, 2009

There has just been news of a press release from Australian Skeptics for a campaign, supported by businessman Dick Smith, aimed to present the truth about vaccination to Australian parents. Copies of the advertisement discussed in the release are available upon request. Australian Skeptics has access to independent experts on this topic – as well [...]

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Science Succeeding In Texas – NCSE

by podblack on March 28, 2009

Thanks to Skeptical Teacher for the overview in their blog earlier – here’s a few news links from today and there seems to be less ‘oh noes!’ and more ‘this is actually working out!‘. Yet to see any evidence of ‘footholds’ for the creationist opposition, so I’m keeping an eye on the NCSE site as [...]

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Congratulations Bad Astronomer Dr Phil Plait

by podblack on August 4, 2008

For release August 4th: The JREF Welcomes New Foundation President Dr. Philip Plait The James Randi Educational Foundation (JREF) is pleased to announce that Dr. Philip Plait – renowned astronomer, author, and skeptic – will be taking on the role of President of the JREF effective immediately. The goals of the JREF are to bring [...]

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