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| Re: [skeptics-194] I'm here! - v\:* { BEHAVIOR: url (#default#vml) } v\:* { BEHAVIOR: url (#default#vml) } | Paul | Nov 6, 2009 |
| Re: [skeptics-194] I'm here! - Praise Jesus!!!!! | mark nizer | Nov 6, 2009 |
| I'm here! - Preview not available | Amanda | Nov 6, 2009 |
| DC Tweetup tomorrow AND New Meetup: Skeptics Book Club "Demon-Haunted World: Science as a Candle in the Dark" - First, I'd like to let all of you who are or can be in the DC area tomorrow night, there will be a skeptics "tweetup" at O'Faolain's Pub in Sterling, VA around 6pm ( http://www.ofaolains.com/ | Nicole | Nov 5, 2009 |
| Meetup Cancelled: Skeptics Guy Fawkes Bonfire - The National Weather Service has issued a fire warning because of high winds and low humidity, and recommends that no burning be done outside tonight :( So I supposed the event has to be cancelled. But we can do it next year!!! Li | Linda Sherman | Nov 5, 2009 |
| New Meetup: Skeptics Guy Fawkes Bonfire - Announcing a new Meetup for The C-ville Skeptics Group! What: Skeptics Guy Fawkes Bonfire When: November 5, 2009 6:00 PM Where: Linda Sherman 4983 Stagebridge Road Shipman, VA 22971 434 263 4036 | Linda Sherman | Nov 2, 2009 |
| Re: [skeptics-194] Halloween Party? - Did anyone make it to the show? I wish I could've gone, but my 8 year old doesn't like things that are even remotely scary. Maybe next year... | Bobbi | Nov 1, 2009 |
| Re: [skeptics-194] Halloween Party? - i know. its posted in the facebook group. if there is signifigant interest (ie any interest) ill send to the list. they apparently try to keep it secret, because they fear it will grow too popular (theyre already at 3000 and counting). so interest? | Isaah | Oct 29, 2009 |
| Re: [skeptics-194] Halloween Party? - Does anyone know where this techno haunted house is being held ........ beyond Alexandria? If there is a car pool, any clues as to whe | David Munn | Oct 29, 2009 |
| Re: [skeptics-194] Halloween Party? - It's a super techno haunted house with robots and lasers! I | Linda Sherman | Oct 29, 2009 |
| Re: [skeptics-194] Halloween Party? - Yes what is the show? | mark nizer | Oct 29, 2009 |
| Re: [skeptics-194] Halloween Party? - Mark I am sorry, but what kind of show do you put on? music - rock and | Chris Westbrook | Oct 29, 2009 |
| Re: [skeptics-194] Halloween Party? - If any of you want to form a carpool and come to my halloween show in Alexandria, you are welcome to. You don't have to carpool, of course, but it is about a 3 hour road trip. The event is free. Halloween night only. Starts at dusk, typical | Mark Whitis | Oct 29, 2009 |
| Re: [skeptics-194] halloween party alternative? - I was just thinking of Dick Cheney!! Making a "guy" to burn is part of the tradition. Anyone who wants to make a "guy" and bring it is welcome! --- On | Linda Sherman | Oct 25, 2009 |
| Re: [skeptics-194] halloween party alternative? - Amanda, Glad to ignite your interest!!! That's why Guy Fawkes Day is so great!!! It's a | Linda Sherman | Oct 25, 2009 |
| Re: [skeptics-194] halloween party alternative? - Preview not available | Angel | Oct 25, 2009 |
| Re: [skeptics-194] halloween party alternative? - Oh that would be WONDERFUL!!! --- On Sun, 10/25/09, Angel <[address removed]> wrote: | Linda Sherman | Oct 25, 2009 |
| Re: [skeptics-194] halloween party alternative? - Hey Linda, you had me at fire. | Amanda | Oct 25, 2009 |
| Re: [skeptics-194] halloween party alternative? - Preview not available | Angel | Oct 25, 2009 |
| Re: [skeptics-194] halloween party alternative? - Well, it would be sunset-ish. How about it participants arrived and socialized 5 to 7 and then we started the immolation at 7?? | Linda Sherman | Oct 25, 2009 |
| Re: [skeptics-194] halloween party alternative? - That sounds very different.....I am not sure if I could get to your place by sunset on Nov 5. | Chris Westbrook | Oct 25, 2009 |
| Re: [skeptics-194] halloween party alternative? - Yay!!! I am glad you and some other Skeptics like the idea!!! I will plan to supply hot coder (with and without alcohol) and snacks. I will post | Linda Sherman | Oct 25, 2009 |
| Re: [skeptics-194] halloween party alternative? - Sounds like fun. I can bring wood for the bonfire, maybe a little early, as I have a short meeting in Waynesboro at six, | David Munn | Oct 25, 2009 |
| Re: [skeptics-194] halloween party alternative? - Preview not available | Angel | Oct 24, 2009 |
| [skeptics-194] halloween party alternative? - The Halloween Party does not seem to | Linda Sherman | Oct 24, 2009 |
| Halloween Party? - Is the discussion still ongoing? I'm wondering if there's going to be any gathering this month. | Bobbi | Oct 20, 2009 |
| Re: [skeptics-194] anyone interested in a halloween party? - I love Halloween parties! Halloween weekend itself is very busy for me, so an earlier weekend, like the weekend before, would be better. | Linda Sherman | Sep 28, 2009 |
| Re: Re: [skeptics-194] anyone interested in a halloween party? - All: In addition to the Halloween/winter party, you might want to consider having the C-ville Skeptics do a group night at McCormick Observatory. Call 924-7494 or email Janice Dean at [address removed] and set it all up. Group nights are the 2n | Richard Drumm The Astronomy Bum | Sep 26, 2009 |
| Re: [skeptics-194] anyone interested in a halloween party? - I might be able to host the party at my place. I live south of town about 8 miles on 29. | Chris Westbrook | Sep 25, 2009 |
| Re: [skeptics-194] anyone interested in a halloween party? - Amanda & The Skeptics, I love Halloween parties. I don't know about a venue though--my own apartment has a 15 or so person maximum. Wherever it occurs, I do know how to mix a Pan-Galactic | Jason | Sep 24, 2009 |
| anyone interested in a halloween party? - If so, where could we hold it? | Amanda | Sep 23, 2009 |
| Talk by astronomer-author Jeff Bennett - The talk is provocatively titled "Beyond UFOs: The Search for Extraterrestrial Life and Its Astonishing Implications for Our Future." Monday, September 21 at 4pm at UVa in Clark Hall 107. If you need help figuring out how to get there, please | Nicole | Sep 17, 2009 |
| New Meetup: Richard Dawkins at UVA - Announcing a new Meetup for The C-ville Skeptics Group! What: Richard Dawkins at UVA When: October 16, 2009 4:00 PM Where: University of Virginia Gilmer Hall Room 130, Gilmer Hall Charlottesville, VA 22904 | Amanda | Sep 13, 2009 |
| Another Darwin event - Hi all! Hope to see lots of yo | Amanda | Sep 13, 2009 |
| My first Skeptical Conference - Greetings all! I'm hoping to come out of my hole, I mean office, to the next Drinking Skeptically on Monday night. I just went to my first major skeptical event, the Skeptrack at Dragon*Con, and have posted my initial reaction on the CVille Skeptics | Nicole | Sep 10, 2009 |
| RE: [skeptics-194] Darwin Symposium - Saturday, Sept 12, 2009 - | Tom Ferrell | Sep 7, 2009 |
| Darwin Symposium - Saturday, Sept 12, 2009 - | Tom Ferrell | Sep 7, 2009 |
Meetup details changed: Skeptic Book Club - The Atheist's Way - Date is confirmed! http://www.meetup.com/The-C-vi lle-Skeptics-Group/calendar/11195236/ When: November 17, 2009 1:00 PM
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Amanda | Aug 25, 2009 |
| New Meetup: Skeptic Book Club - The Atheist's Way - Announcing a new Meetup for The C-ville Skeptics Group! What: Skeptic Book Club - The Atheist's Way When: November 7, 2009 1:00 PM Where: Central Library E Market St Charlottesville, VA 22902 434-979-7 | Amanda | Aug 25, 2009 |
| New Meetup: Drinking Skeptically - September Happy Hour - Announcing a new Meetup for The C-ville Skeptics Group! What: Drinking Skeptically - September Happy Hour When: September 14, 2009 6:30 PM Where: South Street Brewery 106 W South St Charlottesville, VA 2290 | Amanda | Aug 25, 2009 |
| New Meetup: Joint Charlottesville tour with friends from DC, Maryland and Richmond! - Announcing a new Meetup for The C-ville Skeptics Group! What: Joint Charlottesville tour with friends from DC, Maryland and Richmond! When: August 29, 2009 9:45 AM Price: $13.00 per person **** This Meetup is | Amanda | Aug 2, 2009 |
| Picnic is on! - Preview not available | Amanda | Jul 31, 2009 |
| a Live Arts play of interest to Skeptics - THE GARDEN Playwright: Peter Gunter Director: Ray Nedzel Cast: Addie Horan Andrew Cronacher Dates: Wednesday, Jul 29, 2009 at 8:00 pm Thursday, Jul 30, 2009 at 8:00 pm Friday, Jul 31, 2009 at 8:00 pm | RS | Jul 23, 2009 |
| New Meetup: First Annual Skeptic Society Cookout! - Announcing a new Meetup for The C-ville Skeptics Group! What: First Annual Skeptic Society Cookout! When: August 1, 2009 6:30 PM Where: Amanda's House Come one, come all to the first annual Skeptic's Society Co | Amanda | Jun 27, 2009 |
| Re: [skeptics-194] Happy Hour tomorrow! - Preview not available | Keith P. Tomlinson | Jun 24, 2009 |
| Happy Hour tomorrow! - Preview not available | Amanda | Jun 24, 2009 |
| Some great "PR" for Atheists! - KIVA Check out the left-side bar in the email promo below - great PR for atheists! The | Amanda | Jun 20, 2009 |
| [Fwd: You Are Needed on the Hill...Civic Days 2009] - BODY, P, TD, TD P, TD UL, TD BLOCKQUOTE, BLOCKQUOTE { color: black; font-family: Verdana, "Trebuchet MS" , sans-serif; font-size: 10pt } A:link { | Amanda | Jun 19, 2009 |
| Evolution Lecture - Monday, June 8 in DC - Members may be interested in the a talk being given at the National Academy of Sciences next Monday night, June 8th from 7-9. Dr. David Hillis, Professor University of Texas will be speaking on Why Evolution matters. See the following link for mor | Tom Ferrell | Jun 2, 2009 |
| [Fwd: Join Us for Skeptic's Toolbox 2009] - BODY, P, TD, TD P, TD UL, TD BLOCKQUOTE, BLOCKQUOTE { color: black; font-family: Verdana, "Trebuchet MS" , sans-serif; font-size: 10pt } A:link { | Amanda | May 29, 2009 |
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Agenda for C-ville Skeptics Society May Meeting: FEEDBACK WANTED! - When: May 23, 2009 1:00 PM Where: Central Library, Jefferson Room upstairs http://www.meetup.com/The-C-ville-Skeptics-Group/calendar/10217290/
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Amanda | May 19, 2009 |
| Fwd: Announcing "Secular Summit" - CFI's Summer Institute 2009 - Preview not available | Amanda | May 12, 2009 |
| Check out the discussions online! - Hey everyone, Be sure to check out the message board online if you are longing for some skeptical debate... Recent topics: Nonbelief - science finally examines the potential health benefits of NO religion | Amanda | May 11, 2009 |
| Re: [skeptics-194] Cookout this summer? - Preview not available | Amanda | May 8, 2009 |
| Re: Re: [skeptics-194] Cookout this summer? - Great idea, Amanda! The night-time events are hard for me to get to as my political capital around the house is strained enough with my astronomy activities. This event, being a Saturday afternoon, might have a chance to fly! I doubt I could talk | Richard Drumm The Astronomy Bum | May 8, 2009 |
| Re: [skeptics-194] Cookout this summer? - Fantastic idea!!! C | Dick Wilz | May 7, 2009 |
| Re: [skeptics-194] Cookout this summer? - | Omima | May 7, 2009 |
| Re: [skeptics-194] Cookout this summer? - Preview not available | Amanda | May 7, 2009 |
| Re: [skeptics-194] Cookout this summer? - A great idea, Amanda, thanks! I will hopefully come bearing yummy tomatoes and basil from my garden... if the rain will ever let me plant 'em. On Thu, May 7, 2009 at 12:24 AM, Amanda wrote: > "Good artists borrow, great | Eileen | May 7, 2009 |
| Re: [skeptics-194] Cookout this summer? - Preview not available | Kim Veillon | May 7, 2009 |
| Re: [skeptics-194] Cookout this summer? - | Charlotte | May 7, 2009 |
| Re: [skeptics-194] Cookout this summer? - I know I have not been able to attend any meetings, but what a great idea. | Chris Westbrook | May 7, 2009 |
| Re: [skeptics-194] Cookout this summer? - Sounds good to me! On Wed, May 6, 2009 at 11:24 PM, Amanda < [address removed] > wrote: | Michelle Vermillion | May 7, 2009 |
| Re: [skeptics-194] Cookout this summer? - How about the 17th? | mark nizer | May 7, 2009 |
| Re: [skeptics-194] Cookout this summer? - I'd definitely be down with that. I love cookouts. Yes, yes, yes. Karen | Karen | May 7, 2009 |
| Cookout this summer? - "Good artists borrow, great artists steal." Anyone interested in a summer cookout? | Amanda | May 7, 2009 |
| Re: [skeptics-194] Editorial - One of the many dangers of the internet. I should have read the link first, then I might have figured out that I had assumed the wrong Amand | David Munn | May 1, 2009 |
| Re: [skeptics-194] Editorial - i would love to book club Breaking the Spell by Daniel Dennett if nothing has been decided for next book as I've already read God Delusion. I also just ordered the Portable Atheist has anyone read through that? i'd also love to meet all of | Mike Keane | May 1, 2009 |
| Re: [skeptics-194] Editorial - Preview not available | Amanda | May 1, 2009 |
| Re: [skeptics-194] Editorial - Whoops Amanda, I have a cousin named Amanda out in Washington State who is also a "free thinker" and I thought your messa | David Munn | May 1, 2009 |
| Re: [skeptics-194] Editorial - Preview not available | Amanda | May 1, 2009 |
| Re: [skeptics-194] Editorial - Dear Amanda, This past Monday, I attended my first meeting of the local skeptic's group, made up of mostly Universi | David Munn | May 1, 2009 |
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Editorial - Here's a really nice article on skepticism: http://mustangdaily.net/why-im-a-scientist-and-a-skeptic/
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Amanda | May 1, 2009 |
| Fwd: NYT article on rise of atheism - Preview not available | Amanda | Apr 27, 2009 |
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Meetup details changed: April Drinking Skeptically - I've updated this Meetup. For more details, see the full listing: http://www.meetup.com/The-C-ville-Skeptics-Group/calendar/9755547/ When: April 28, 2009 7:00
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Amanda | Apr 27, 2009 |
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whoops, link to the poll in case you need it - http://www.meetup.com/The-C-ville-Skeptics-Group/polls/183206/
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Amanda | Apr 25, 2009 |
| Please vote on next book club selection! - Thanks for braving the parade go-ers and attending today's book club! Please vote in the new poll on the Meetup site about what our next book selection should be (and don't forget - Our next happy hour is TUESDAY! Please check the site Monday for the most | Amanda | Apr 25, 2009 |
| Dogwood parade is downtown! Traffic is a little weird - Hi Bookclubbers! The Dogwood parade started at 11, so traffic might still be funky at 1....they have a couple streets closed off. If you can come at the downtown area from the east, it's a bit easier. I parked over by LexisNexis. It looked like | Amanda | Apr 25, 2009 |
| Fwd: Today in Salon: Jesus is just alright with him - Preview not available | Amanda | Apr 3, 2009 |
| [Fwd: Reminder of Ellery Schempp Luncheon] - Meetup March 31 in Richmond just in case anyone is interested! (be sure to RSVP with t | Amanda | Mar 27, 2009 |
| Re: [skeptics-194] News item - Preview not available | Jason | Mar 26, 2009 |
| Re: [skeptics-194] News item - Preview not available | Amanda | Mar 26, 2009 |
| Re: [skeptics-194] News item - Preview not available | Karen | Mar 26, 2009 |
| News item - (can someone post on Facebook group page? Thx) UN rights body votes to curb criticism of religion 2 hours ago GENEVA (AP) — The U.N.'s top human rights body has approved a proposal by Muslim nations urging the | Amanda | Mar 26, 2009 |
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Re: Happy Hour Redux - Amanda et al:
I sure wish I could've attended the Skeptics in the Pub Thursday, but
I have a family, so I'm not able to be footloose & fancy free as I
ustawas...
Out of the blue I got this email the other day:
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Richard Drumm The Astronomy Bum | Mar 20, 2009 |
| Re: [skeptics-194] Happy Hour Redux - | J.C. Rotunda | Mar 19, 2009 |
| Happy Hour Redux - Hey everyone, My a | Amanda | Mar 19, 2009 |
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Meetup details changed: Location CHANGE!!! - Skeptic Social Hour - I've updated this Meetup. For more details, see the full listing: http://www.meetup.com/The-C-ville-Skeptics-Group/calendar/9749316/ When: March 19, 2009 7:00
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Amanda | Mar 19, 2009 |
| New Meetup: Andy Thomson "Why People Believe in God(s)" - Announcing a new Meetup for The C-ville Skeptics Group! What: Andy Thomson "Why People Believe in God(s)" When: March 26, 2009 7:00 PM Where: Click the link below to find out! Meetup Description: Andy | Amanda | Mar 14, 2009 |
| Re: [skeptics-194] Three things! Books, Space Shuttle, and Speakers - Thanks Dee, I'd definitely be interested in going to the VAA meeting that night. Just let us know when and where. Karen --- On Fri, 3/13/09, | Karen | Mar 13, 2009 |
| Re: [skeptics-194] Three things! Books, Space Shuttle, and Speakers - Hi everyone, Andy Thomson is a great speaker and last year, he gave his suicide terrorism speech at a Virginia Atheists and Agnostics event. In fact, Dr. Thomson has just agreed to give a talk on Why We Believe in God(s) at a VAA meeting on Thursday, | Dee | Mar 13, 2009 |
| Re: [skeptics-194] Three things! Books, Space Shuttle, and Speakers - I don't know if you have already thought about this person and I'm not sure he is actually a science speaker, but certainly a person well worth listening t | Karen | Mar 11, 2009 |
| Three things! Books, Space Shuttle, and Speakers - Just a reminder that the book club is April 25. I went out and bought a copy of The God Delusion, and its really great the second time too! You'll find it in the modest Science section at Barnes and Noble ... which is across the store from the WALL of boo | Amanda | Mar 11, 2009 |
| Café Press coupons - I ordered a CVille Skeptic organic tee and an “Imagine no religion” long-sleeve shirt from Café Press. At the end of the process, they offered to send $5 coupons to friends of my choice. I entered two of my own email addresses and received two coupons. | Sean McCord | Mar 2, 2009 |
| RE: [skeptics-194] T Shirt ideas? - | Sean McCord | Mar 1, 2009 |
| Re: [skeptics-194] T Shirt ideas? - I have t-shirt with the following text " I was an Atheist before I realized I was GOD!" I think its kinda funny and most people don't take offense. People are not sure what to make of it and lots do stop me an i | Anand | Feb 27, 2009 |
| Re: [skeptics-194] T Shirt ideas? - See Attached proposed Design Dick | Dick Wilz | Feb 27, 2009 |
| Re: [skeptics-194] T Shirt ideas? - I just wanted to add that I'm studying graphic design, so when I have time, maybe I can bounce some ideas back and forth. Scott On Tue, Feb 24, 2009 at 11:05 AM, Nick < | Scott | Feb 25, 2009 |
| Re: [skeptics-194] T Shirt ideas? - I like the simple... "Be Skeptical" with the website below it. Or something else along the lines of simple, inclusive, to the point, non-alienating, non-offensive, and directs people to the website. Richard Drumm The Astronomy Bum wrote: > | Nick | Feb 24, 2009 |
| Re: [skeptics-194] T Shirt ideas? - Here are my additions to the t-shirt slogans: I doubt that. I doubt in your general direction. Dark Energy is repulsive! (With "repulsive" in a weird font.) Go with Sagan for the quote, it'll resonate better. Someday I'll have this one made: Richa | Richard Drumm The Astronomy Bum | Feb 24, 2009 |
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