tam7

My first full day home and I'm sitting here posting on the forums instead of unpacking. I wanted to create a thread where I can just spout out all of the thoughts that have been going through my head during TAM and the things I'm still thinking about. Since I can't seem to organize my thoughts...

I can honestly say, without very much qualification, that this was probably the Best TAM Ever!, in many regards!! Even if I were to leave out all of the things that I am not supposed to talk about, I can still declare that I had an absolutely fabulous time, throughout all of it! The speakers...

I'm gonna add another day in hopes of an evening "Vegas Lights" photo shoot. Would have done that last night, but decided to be social instead. Heading to Coronado for late breakfast.

For now these are simply highly limited PREVIEWS. Incomplete. Uncorrected. Noisy. And incomplete. More are coming soon. But they're not up yet. Here are the ones that are. Please don't complain about too many pics of Alison at this point. That would be wrong.

I just wanted to let you know that I can do a lot of things with my face paints, but if you want something specific, you can bring along a picture of it. I'd like to stick to cheek art rather than full faces, since I don't yet know where I will be able to paint. One more week! :yahoo

In an attempt for world domination giving people with tech the coolest and best ways to stay up to date, I wrote an iPhone app that as of today is live in the iTunes App Store. This is a platform I'm developing to aide people attending tradeshows and conferences, and I'm giving this one away for...

In the unofficial chat room at skepticsrock, I found out that the 4 spots that go with Phil Plait to the observatory on Sunday night are auctioned as a block. I'm coming alone, and have some money I was going to put towards the bidding. I was wondering if I could find 3 other people to go in...

OK, there seems to be an interest in rollercoaster rides, so it looks like it has fallen to ol' Hutch to work something out (it's hell when you get a reputation for organization, folks--never try running anything!). There are two choices in town, the Manhattan Express at the New York, New York...

The last two years I did a little side trip I called Guns and Nukes to the Atomic Testing Museum and the Gun Store that usually had about 15-20 Forumites participate. I got volunteered to do it again, but I need to beg off of at least part of it, because (1) I am also working at least two other...

I'm afraid this might make for an awkward experience at TAM. I was sent a student membership card by mistake so I emailed the JREF and they kindly sent me a new one. However, it's uh...pink. And it has the word "SPECIAL" on it. I checked the list - I don't see a membership level for...

As threatened....Any interested parties want to speak up? Okay, so maybe I didn't need to quote every single one of those posts...but no one else was going to! Or something.... Seriously. Peanut butter & banana sandwiches...give it a try!

Since we only have 5 minutes to do our bits, in the interest of saving time, I am asking for volunteers who will be willing to come up on stage with me. I need 8 people, and you will only need to ring a hand bell when I point at you. Brainlesssteel from chat has offered to be one of my...

I'm helping a few of people more fully enjoy their TAM 7 experience and here's how you may thank me: Required - Show up - Enjoy yourself Optional - If so inclined, and you see me in the hallway or across the room, a wink, nod or wave would be appreciated, but don't feel like you owe it to me...

Since there seem to have been a few discussions in various threads regarding meet-ups for the meals not provided as part of the conference, I thought I would try to organize this a little better. So far, we have suggestions for a Tuesday evening dinner at the 777 Brewery downtown, sushi, and...

Yes, you heard it right, the team will be represented at the show! Richard Saunders, Eran 'Grain of Salt' Segev and Amanda Rose will be interviewing, reviewing, chatting and there's rumor of a guest-appearance on the stage even! The 'Australians going to the Amazing Meeting' Facebook group is...

If it gets approved I will be painting cheeks, hand or where ever it is appropriate. 1/3 of the proceeds will go to JREF and RSL. I'll let you know if it works out.

I know that the skepchick party is the same night as the talent show. Add your name if you plan to attend the talent show. Chicken Pot Pie Zack "the former fro-man" of the Pie Clan Jeff Prewitt Brian Prewitt Mr. Pot Pie

A while back, I had registered for everything I was interested in seeing, for TAM7. Or... at least I thought I did! The more I read about the Science-Based Medicine Conference, the more I am tempted to attend that, too. I understand that it is (apparently) open to anyone. But, I wonder how...

Secret Cabal, (and you know who you are, though I don't...) A very sincere thank you from the Pot Pie Clan. I hope to hug you all!

This is a message for all of the slightly underaged folk going to be at TAM7. I'm talking 15-20 here. We can't drink. We can't gamble. And who wants to get thrown out of the hotel for trying? (well....) So. I've heard of a bowling night, I've heard of parties (which we may or may not be able to...

This is, I understand, a bit of a tradition from past years. Post a photo of yourself so that other TAM-goers can recognise you. Here are a few of me: Explaining my plan for world domination to my supervillain minions: Yes, this is how I normally sit: And of couse, ready for the...

We already know that many JREF'ers are doing their bit to help other Forumites who may not be quite able to make it to come to TAM7. I'm helping out on a couple of folks (who will, as always remain nameless unless they say something) and I know others who have contributed to the Scholarship...

Howdy all, So who has ever brought a spouse to a TAM who isn't so into the skeptic thing? I ask because there's a chance that Mrs. Maximus might be joining me at TAM7, but I'm not sure she'd be interested in doing so much of the other stuff typically done by JREFers. Regardless, I'll...

For those who read the announcement of TAM 7 speakers and may not be familiar with the show The Big Bang Theory or who Bill Prady is, here are some excerpts from a panel at San Diego ComicCon that Dr. Phil Plait posted back in December. I've rigged these to zap right to the parts where Bill...

Ok, I'm led to understand that every year, eventually someone starts this thread. It may as well be me. It's looking better and better that I will be attending TAM this year, for the first time. However, I need to do it on a shoestring budget. Is there anyone (or several anyones) who may...

Prior to TAM6 I started a thread looking for a techy way for people to easily keep up with what was going on outside the regularly scheduled conference. Specifically, what would be the best way to let a group of people know that you're gathering in the lobby in five minutes for a road trip to...

As long as we've already got a roll call list, I decided to start a central and single networking thread I'd been musing over now instead of waiting. This thread is only for people who want to request or provide assistance for TAM 7 or coordinating activities during it. I'm going to request...

TAM6 was the first one I've attended, but I've heard that Penn & Teller did a Q&A session something like the third time in a row, without actually preparing anything. Well, if that's what they want, fair enough. I think that we can safely assume that if they're going to be at TAM7, they will...

Not much time, so we better hurry... :) Neil "daG" Tyson. He has to be back, if not at TAM7, then at TAM8. He is not a lecturer, he is a performer - one who also had a lot of fun. If not on stage, then as a participant, like Adam Savage. The major reason: When he signed books at the book...

I've had it. I'm sick of it. I'm not putting up with it anymore. There are multiple threads about TAM. There are forumites getting together before and after events. There are sights to see, things to hear, etc, etc. And now, to top it off, I find out that a former colleague of mine, who I...