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mormonyoyoman Inner circle I dug 5,000 postholes, but I have only 2440 Posts |
Many a cynic hides behind the mask of a skeptic.
I do disagree that Criss could possibly have had his pride in something as small as an envelope. Something the size of Canada, perhaps. *jeep! --Grandpa Chet
#ShareGoodness #ldsconf
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Chris K Inner circle 2544 Posts |
Popped off an email to the editor. I don't expect much of a response but I felt it is the responsibility of anybody who feels strongly on this matter, pro or con.
L Doug, I am a fan of Shermer's work however this particular topic isn't regarding the magazine as a whole, skepticism as a whole, or anything as a whole, even though those are the sides that will be taken. It is specifically regarding the actions of Angel, on a television show, against a particular performer, while other performers making just as "impossible" claims (stopping hearts, etc) were left completely alone or complimented. IMHO at least. |
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Doug Higley 1942 - 2022 7152 Posts |
Well...Bitterman is the one who should send an eMail since he is the one with the goods.
Grandpa Chet: You got me nailed.
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Chris K Inner circle 2544 Posts |
Pretty big leap of logic for a skeptic there, Doug, don't you think?
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entity Inner circle Canada 5060 Posts |
My friend Michael Shermer is editor of Skeptic magazine, and is not involved with The Skeptical Inquirer. They are two different (aherm) entities.
- entity
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Chris K Inner circle 2544 Posts |
Thanks for the clarification, SI is a CSICOP publication, I am pretty sure. However, my basic position holds, it isn't about the editor, the "sides" you take on the skepticism issue, it is specifically regarding this situation. In any case, my position is clear and I don't think I need say anything more.
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Doug Higley 1942 - 2022 7152 Posts |
Leminscate...I had posted that before reading yours.
writing and typing writing and typing (read) writying andf typing writing and typing haha I had told Joe about CA's antics though in not so glowing terms My mistake linking Shermer. I only know Joe and brain farted Michael in the mix.
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Arnon Inner circle 1320 Posts |
"Skeptic (magazine) is a quarterly science education and science advocacy magazine published internationally by The Skeptics Society, a nonprofit organization devoted to promoting scientific skepticism and resisting the spread of pseudoscience, superstition, and irrational beliefs. Founded by Skeptics Society founder Michael Shermer, the magazine was first published in the spring of 1992, and is published through Millennium Press.
As of the end of 2007, Shermer remains the Publisher and Editor-in-Chief of the magazine. The magazine’s Co-publisher and Art Director is Pat Linse. Other noteworthy members of its editorial board include Oxford University evolutionary biologist Richard Dawkins, Pulitzer Prize-winning scientist Jared Diamond, magician and escape artist-turned educator James “The Amazing” Randi, and actor, comedian, and Saturday Night Live alumna Julia Sweeney. Skeptic is available by subscription or on major newsstands in the U.S. and Canada." http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Skeptic_(magazine) ==================================== "The Skeptical Inquirer is a bimonthly, American magazine published by the Committee for Skeptical Inquiry (CSI), formerly the Committee for the Scientific Investigation of Claims of the Paranormal, or CSICOP. CSI's mission statement is to "encourage the critical investigation of paranormal and fringe-science claims from a responsible, scientific point of view and disseminate factual information about the results of such inquiries to the scientific community and the public." The Skeptical Inquirer is an internationally referred journal (Bartholomew and Radford 2003:220), but it is not a formal scientific journal. The content consists of articles, columns and book reviews on a variety of topics that the authors seek to examine critically, including ESP, homeopathy, astrology, SETI, the creation-evolution controversy, the historical basis of legendary persons such as King Arthur, and controversial medical diagnoses like Attention Deficit Disorder. The magazine is headquartered in Amherst, New York. For the thirtieth anniversary of the Skeptical Inquirer in 2006, CSICOP founder Paul Kurtz listed four long-standing policies: to criticize claims of the paranormal and pseudoscience to replicate the methods of scientific inquiry and the nature of the scientific outlook to seek a balanced view of science in the mass media to teach critical thinking in the schools (Kurtz 2006:14). If an article criticizes a proponent of a paranormal claim, he is always given an opportunity to respond. (Kurtz 2006:15). Some have taken advantage of that opportunity (Suitbert Ertel and Michel Gauquelin, for example)." http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Skeptical_Inquirer |
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Doug Higley 1942 - 2022 7152 Posts |
Thanks Arnin.
(check's in the mail)
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bitterman Inner circle 1189 Posts |
Emails aren't worth the paper they are... well, you know what I mean. I will, how-some-ever, be posting an old fashion screed on paper to the magazine shortly. I do enjoy reading SI; now if only they would have a swim suit issue like the other SI. The Ladies of Roswell, hubba hubba!
P.S.: The 'Naked' version of Let It Be (bootleg, not the McCartney thing from a couple of years ago) gets my vote for Best Beatles Album, because; after all, that is what this thread is about...
If you are not cheating, you are only cheating yourself.
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Doug Higley 1942 - 2022 7152 Posts |
Have you ever seen the Ladies Of Roswell? I hear the next town has a few without pieces missing.
Only Freakin' kidding chicks of Roswell!
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Slim King Eternal Order Orlando 18012 Posts |
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On 2008-02-21 15:05, Arnon wrote: Are you saying that Jim may get a chance to respond?
THE MAN THE SKEPTICS REFUSE TO TEST FOR ONE MILLION DOLLARS.. The Worlds Foremost Authority on Houdini's Life after Death.....
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xersekis Special user 591 Posts |
I beleive it is important to keep an open mind - I do read si
it is a fair to partly cloudy publication - I do feel it is important to be skeptical but not closed minded as many of the mentioned people of the publication are in my opinion. The mag and the rest do some good value sometimes and most of the time shamelessly self promote and often use misleading information to debunk topics. They are not as priten a source as they could be and that is what is unfortunate. and randi has exposed performers... and effects...and methods... as have the others.... while that may not be their intent... I do think it is important to be kept breast of all points of view... |
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Todd Robbins V.I.P. New York 2922 Posts |
It is all publicity for Jim. That dust up was the best thing that happened to him. It was the one interesting moment in an otherwise dull series.
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Slim King Eternal Order Orlando 18012 Posts |
Ten years ago I took my son to the Music shop to buy any CD that he wanted. He was 11 at the time and I thought that he'd select some heavy pop recording of some sort ... he chose .... RUBBER SOUL .... I just about died with pride!
You can see him on this years Van's Warper Tour
THE MAN THE SKEPTICS REFUSE TO TEST FOR ONE MILLION DOLLARS.. The Worlds Foremost Authority on Houdini's Life after Death.....
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Doug Higley 1942 - 2022 7152 Posts |
For the record: I have no affinity to Randi. A cranky old man with an agressive agenda. As opposed to a happy old man like me, who's agenda is waking up tomorrow.
Jim is on the way up...it's all good as Todd says.
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xersekis Special user 591 Posts |
Dull is the understatement of the century....
the only travesty connected with the tragedy known as phenomenon was the criss angel travesty... :) yes good pr for jim everything is symbiotic - day and night hot and cold psychics and skeptics they feed off and cross promote each other. nice band wagon to ride on if you can catch that pr ride |
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psychic Veteran user 337 Posts |
I'm happy for Jim and all the seriousness he offers and believes for his art, hats of to that.
For whatever sake stop reading SI. Those people are just puttiing their insecurity and ignorance about life in print, that's all. |
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bitterman Inner circle 1189 Posts |
But when all was said and done, George wasn't really a very good guitar player.
If you are not cheating, you are only cheating yourself.
Dutchco is about to put out some new Ebook: DUTCHCO. Get 'em while you can. |
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Nick Wait Inner circle Lichfield, UK 1042 Posts |
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On 2008-03-11 15:15, bitterman wrote: Lalalalalalala - not listening. Technically perhaps not - although he was far from bad, he was never going to play a face melter- but it wouldn't fit the band. He knew what was needed, and his ability to create a tune, regardless of simplicity can't really be underestimated. What were we talking about again? ;p |
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