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(Well Sort of) I noticed this announcement from McGill University: https://www.mcgill.ca/science/channels/news/mcgills-office-science-and-society-receives-2024-james-randi-educational-foundation-award-363578 On checking: https://web.randi.org/home/jref-status I find a post (from the "Old...

It's time to update my will. For a few years, I have had a donation in my will, no strings attached, with JREF as the recipient. But checking the JREF website, it looks moribund since Randi died. Even before that, it wasn't looking too healthy or active. I'm reluctant to throw money down a...

JREF Status About the Challenge:

Wasn't very big. Even Chip Denman said Randi may have oversold it when, at the opening reception, he stated an announcement would come on the last day that would should make us all very happy. Chip: Randi is retired, but the Million Dollar Challenge will continue. We are looking into ways to...

I was very surprised to hear this. Not sure what to make of it all... http://www.randi.org/site/index.php/jref-news/2392-los-angeles-office-closed.html

James Randi announced at TAM 2014 that Adam Savage of Mythbusters has joined the JREF Board of Directors. Plausible.

That's about it. As far as I can see, we are the only ones paying any attention. It's us vs them. Does anyone have any evidence this is not true?

I am very pleased to announce that a ground-breaking survey conducted on the issue of people’s opinions regarding vaccines and vaccination has been published; the work was a joint project of the James Randi Educational Foundation and Women Thinking, Inc. and it gets to the heart of how those of...

The San Antonio Express-News published this article in the Saturday, October 29, "Religion and Spirituality" section: "Faith is just another illusion to magician." Featuring Penn Jillette, it discusses how magicians are often led to skepticism and atheism by studying their craft. There is also...

http://www.themagiccafe.com/forums/viewtopic.php?topic=430354&forum=15&65 Banachek made a couple of sensible posts,Jim Callahan less so.:rolleyes: JREF topics on there aren't good bedfellows so check it while it stays up!

Is he a carpenter like Jesus, or does he make his entire living by being a sceptic? If he is not working, how long has it been since he has had a real job? Personal response only please.

I wouldn't know where to find the answer to the question, but I am presuming that the word "charity" has a legal meaning in USA. Simple question requiring a yes/no answer: Is JREF a charity within the meaning of the word in US law? Anyone able to point me to the correct legislation? The...

MY AMAZING VISIT TO THE JAMES RANDI EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION IN FORT LAUDERDALE FLORIDA- by CasaRojo I entered the JREF HQ at 11am March 22, 2009. Mr. Randi and I exchanged pleasantries and he escorted me into his library. He picked up a large brown book and directed my attention to it's spine...

Hi! I'm soliciting submissions for the Repository. As stated on the Repository subforum, it is "A section of articles relating to the JREF and its mission authored by Members of the Forum." You can read through what has already been posted there for an idea of what we're looking for. But the...

We have just received confirmation that famed mentalist and master of the seance Mark Edward will be attending TAA 4 and performing a show! Woohoo! Read more about Mark Edward on his official web site, and get ready for a magical time! http://www.themarkedward.com/ And if you haven't booked...

Well, it seems the JREF has a new president, and I have to say I think Phil Plait is a great choice. I've only seem him talk a couple of times and he was, quite frankly, awesome, and I'm sure many people have enjoyed his badastronomy blog. In addition, I think it's nice to have someone with a...

For those who were on the Slammer Tour at TAM6 and want to share photos, this thread is for coordination. We agreed while on the tour to use a tag of "slammertour08" on our albums, but I thought we might directly link here. Here are my photos...

If you recognize that number buy http://www.zazzle.com/2388_66_shirt-235103924700563305 That shirt and wear it at TAM7 on (Date to be decided) Every shirt bought will donate $9 to JREF

http://www.randi.org/joom/ I am baffled and frustrated. Why can't I see the commentary? Is it just me? I checked with two different browsers, I get nothing. Is this an error or is it me? Is this the right place to ask? Where would one report this?

UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF FLORIDA GEORGE R. SIMPSON VS. RANDAL JAMES HAMILTON ZWINGE, AKA JAMES RANDI JAMES RANDI EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION FORUM "POSTERS" WHO'S HANDLES ARE: LOCKNAR, JSFISHER, NATHAN, LOSS LEADER, APOLOGY...

A close friend of mine, whose opinions I trust, claims that any response from the email address randi@randi.org is extremely unlikely to be from the actual James Randi. Clearly this address must receive hundreds of thousands of emails every day. How can anyone be sure that if a response comes...

The following comment was made in another thread: Anyone care to discuss either way? Perhaps idunno can elaborate as its his/her claim...a mighty big claim at that. NOTE: BOLD was added for emphasis and not part of the original quote

Do the scholarship winners as announced today post here? As a PhD student in a related field, I'd love to chat to Robin Zebrowski, particularly, but I'm sure we'd all like to talk to all the recipients about their work. Congratulations to you all, and I for one am looking forward to seeing...

Is this a correct statement and should it have any effect on our approach to the public face of organized skepticism? If it is not a correct statement, should the JREF change its mission statement to reflect this fact.

So out of the 43 presidents; listed are the top 19 (Not necissarily the best 19 but the most known 19 for good or bad, I had to include Bush to see if anyone would vote for him), of the Presidents listed, which U.S. President did the best job?

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So I just stumbled across this. http://z10.invisionfree.com/Loose_Change_Forum/index.php?showtopic=1640 It seems like there is a reluctance to even listen to our arguments. A lot of warnings of "do not go there" etc. One of them does state, however, that they shouldn't be afraid of coming...