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Deaths at “spiritual cleansing session”.
The organiser of a spiritual retreat in Arizona may be charged with criminal negligence following the deaths of 2 people and the admission of 19 others to hospital. James Arthur Ray was directing a “spiritual cleansing session” in a sweat sauna in which between 55 and 65 people had paid USD$10,000 to participate. The 19 people … Read on »
The 2009 Richard Dawkins award goes to Bill Maher, anti-vaxer.
The Richard Dawkins Award is chosen every year by the Atheist Alliance International (AAI) and awarded to the most outstanding atheist. This year the award went to the comedian Bill Maher for his film “Religulous” which was a no-holes barred analysis of the dangers of religion. It has since been revealed however, that Maher has … Read on »
Yahoo! It’s the Skeptics
Australian Skeptics are pleased to be a part of the Yahoo7 News Blog. Our first entry, by Past President Peter ‘Ratbags’ Bowditch, is “An introduction to scepticism.” Enjoy and don’t forget to comment! Australian Skeptics Yahoo7 Blog … Read on »
Homeopathy — NOT recommended — WHO
The World Health Organisation (WHO) does not recommend the use of homeopathy for HIV, malaria, TB, influenza and infant diarrhoea. In a growing world-wide moment against quackery, the WHO have made a strong statement about the unwise use of homepathy to treat serious illnesses. Australian Skeptics have long campaigned to have homeopathy put under the microscope (it would … Read on »
Skeptic Zone in Perth
[ Saturday, August 8, 2009; 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm. ] Perth in the Zone for Myth-Busting and more! International iTunes sensation and proactive online radio show for Science and Reason is presenting at the University of Western Australia. Talks by Richard Saunders and Dr Rachael Dunlop as heard on The Skeptic Zone Podcast Saturday, 8th August 5.30pm — 7.30pm at the University of Western Australia, Woolnough Lecture … Read on »
Australian Skeptics WA
[ Tuesday, September 22, 2009; 7:30 pm to 10:30 pm. ] Tuesday 22 September 2009 — David Archibald will speak on solar cycles and climate. He is the author of Solar Cycle 24: Why the world will continue cooling and why carbon dioxide won’t make a detectable difference. It has 37 full colour illustrations, a foreward by Professor David Bellamy, and predicts cooling for the next … Read on »
Adelaide Skeptics Meetup
[ Friday, August 21, 2009; 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm. ] Thinking and Drinking — Skeptics in the Pub August Meetup Thinking and Drinking is held in a lively city pub on a Friday night, so expect it to have some atmosphere. We officially start at 7pm. Some of us informally catch up for a bite to eat before hand in the dining area. Once the number of … Read on »
Hobart Skeptics in the Pub
[ Thursday, August 13, 2009; 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. Thursday, September 10, 2009; 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. Thursday, October 8, 2009; 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. ] Prince of Wales Hotel, Hampden Road, Battery Point. 6.30 for 7.00pm on the Second Thursday of each month. Beer, food, laughs and thinking. All welcome. … Read on »
Canberra Skeptics
[ Thursday, August 13, 2009; 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. ] Why Science is Failing to Communicate — Dr Rod Lamberts — On Thursday, 13 August 2009 — Time: 6:00p.m. — Free admission … Read on »
Melbourne Skeptics in the Pub
[ Monday, August 17, 2009; 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm. ] Monday August 17 Peter Bowditch, Immediate Past President of the Australian Skeptics NSW Branch and proprieter of ratbags.com The Millenium Project will discuss the antivaccination lobby. Peter will also be speaking to The Celestial Teapot in Mornington on Thursday evening 13 August and assisting Vic Skeptics and Young Australian Skeptics at Hypothesis , a National Science … Read on »
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