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TAM 8
scheduled to appear:
The God Delusion's Richard Dawkins (Keynote event)
JREF Founder James Randi
Bad Astronomer Phil Plait
Doubt's Jennifer Michael Hecht
Jon Stewart's The Daily Show Head Writer David Javerbaum
Skeptic Society's Michael Shermer
Center for Inquiry Founder Paul Kurtz
Bullshit!'s Penn & Teller
Mythbuster Adam Savage
Skeptical Inquirer Editor Ken Frazier
Social Scientist and Author Carol Tavris
JREF President D.J. Grothe
Trick or Treatment's Simon Singh
Renowned Geologist Donald Prothero
Mathematical Gamester Martin Gardner (by Video)
Paranormal Investigator Joe Nickell
Master Magician and "Honest Liar" Jamy Ian Swiss
Mentalist and Alpha Kid Banachek
Evolutionary Scientist and Skeptic Massimo Pigliucci
Steve, Jay, Bob, Rebecca and Evan: The Skeptics Guide to the Universe
Secular Coaltion of America's Sean Faircloth
UFO Expert James McGaha
Skeptic's Toolbox host and CSI Fellow Ray Hyman
Point of Inquiry's Karen Stollznow
Skepticzone's Own Richard Saunders
Grassroots Skeptics Founder KO Myers
Masala Skeptic Maria Walters
Granite State Skeptics Co-Founder and President Travis Roy
Boston Skeptics' Maggie McFee
CFI's Campus Organizer Debbie Goddard
JREF Communications and Outreach Coordinator Jeff Wagg
JREF Program Assistant and Skeptical Analysis of the Paranormal Founder Alison Smith
Juggler and Bullshit! Producer Michael Goudeau
Wonder-Worker Michael Weber
Skeptical Songster Roy Zimmerman
Perennial TAM Master of Ceremonies Hal Bidlack
CSI Director Barry Karr
Brain Science Podcasts' Ginger Campbell
Fab Four Live's John Lennon Steve Craig
Comedian and Magician Mac King
Junior Skeptic's Daniel Loxton
Penn & Teller's Pianist Mike "Jonesy" Jones
And many more!
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I went last year and I'm not missing it this year. I had a fabulous time!
Who is planning to attend? I would love to have a No Nonsense group there!
-sacha
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Permalink Reply by Little Name Atheist on -
Vegas is not my favorite place on the planet, but the -tater and I are discussing attending.
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Permalink Reply by sacha on -
The hotel is far from the strip. 14 miles or something.
Last year we took a bus to the strip for an hour, just to see how much it's changed since the last time I was there which was nearly 20 years previous. It was burning hot, very crowded, and obnoxious. I won't be doing that this year unless we get tickets for Penn and Teller. -
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Permalink Reply by Little Name Atheist on
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I have relatives in Vegas that I haven't seen since I was a kid. I might consider contacting them. They'd probably appreciate me contacting them in enough time so they can put iron bars on their windows before I arrive.
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Permalink Reply by Bryanderthal on -
I'm planning on it. I know some of the people from the Pikes Peak Skeptics Society go every year.
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Permalink Reply by Little Name Atheist on
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I know someone who gets sent to Vegas for educational workshops. He says that the motels/hotels are so large, that you never have to go out for anything. Also, AC.
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Permalink Reply by sacha on
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This hotel is not too bad. It's far from the strip. It's not a big luxury hotel/casino. There is a little bar to gather with friends, and a few restaurants.
I hate the heat more than anyone I know, I don't gamble (except with the money they give you to play) and I would love to get away from the hotel, but I'm still going. Stop making excuses. -
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Permalink Reply by Little Name Atheist on
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Maybe someone who is getting a room would let you crash in it? I don't know what these Skeptic cons are like, but I hear that people at sci fi cons stuff rooms.
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Permalink Reply by Sentient Biped on -
I would love to go but suspect that my owners might not be willing to for me a pass at that time. The work situation is very tight. Hard to say. Vegas is crass, superficial, artificial, artifice. I love it. I've been there 3 times in the past 5 years, didn't gamble a dime, but did walk around gawking and silently pass judgement on the people who were gambling. Being judgemental is fun too.
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Permalink Reply by sacha on
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I have my ticket!
Just a bit over a week left to get an early registration discount:
http://www.randi.org/site/index.php/tam-8-registration.html
There is a scholarship program for those who are unable to afford the ticket. You must pay for your flight and either purchase or share a room. There is a list - get on it now by writing a short letter to:
Paul C. Anagnostopoulos
paul@windfall.com
He is in charge of the TAM scholarship program.
All you need to write is that you are extremely interested in attending, that you are unable to afford the ticket, and that you would greatly appreciate being considered. No proof on finances or anything else is required. You can mention our little skeptic group here, it may get you extra points, who knows, it is worth a try. Remember to include your full name, address, and telephone number (and of course email)
Good luck!
If anyone needs more information, I attended last year. I may or may not know the answer. Please post any questions here, or direct message me. -
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Permalink Reply by Jason Spicer on -
Well, that does sound like fun, though my finances are up in the air. I would try for the scholarship thingy, but I don't think I have a chance of spelling Mr. Agnosticopolus's name correctly, and I'm sure I'd lose points for that. I'll have to see if I can con anybody into driving there with me.
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