A bleesed (?) event at TAM 7
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We see a lot of, well, amazing things at The Amaz!ng Meeting, but I think TAM 7 topped them all.
Our friends at The Skeptics' Guide to the Universe (the official JREF podcast) recorded their podcast live in front of the audience at TAM 7 before the official festivities started. During the usual Q&A session, Sid Rodrigues stood up and, in front of nearly 1000 attendees, asked Rebecca Watson to marry him.
Did she say "yes"? Watch the video and find out!
Yes, that's Mythbuster Adam Savage as the ring bearer, and JREF's Director of Operations A B Kovacs officiating. Another video is on YouTube taken from a different angle.
Our heartiest congratulations to the newlyweds! And it just goes to show you, skeptics fall in love too.
Move Over Crystal Head…
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That’s right, there’s a new booze on the block. Reader David points us to Oval Vodka, which is "structured" and designed by a "homeopathic scientist."
Sigh.
"'Structuring’ is our name for a patented process developed by Professor Valery Sorokin, a renowned Russian homeopathic scientist." They show a nice nd completely inaccurate animation of a “vodka molecule” being enveloped by water, and somehow this is supposed to provide a smooth taste like fresh spring water. The process, whatever it is, takes 11 days.
Did Voodoo Kill Michael Jackson?
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There is a fascinating article in the Phoenix New Times at I recommend reading all 6 pages of it to get the full flavor of all the varieties of woo-ness it contains. Sedona healer Reinalda de Souza is claiming that she killed Michael Jackson - with voodoo!
She claims to be trained in just about every kind of alternative medical woo-woo (rhymes with voodoo), including acupuncture, reflexology, aromatherapy, Ayurvedic medicine, dowsing, the Egyptian Book of the Dead, divination, massage, and lithotherapy. She treated Jackson with lithotherapy, having him bathe in tubs filled with agate, garnet, and aventurine.
“Orphan”: A Movie That Reinforces Myths About Adoption
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Later in July, Warner Brothers will release a movie that is already eliciting serious concern among adoption groups and other child advocates. “Orphan” presents the story of an adopted child who is “damaged goods” and is dangerous to her adoptive family while appearing sweet and innocent to others. Superficially charming and friendly, she secretly menaces those who love her.
This movie is a regrettable homage to the myth that adopted children are emotionally disturbed.
Read more: “Orphan”: A Movie That Reinforces Myths About Adoption
Connie Sonne Fails JREF Million Dollar Challenge
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Asked to dowse for cards 3 7 1, Connie Sonne has dowsed 2 1 2, and has failed the JREF Million Dollar Paranormal Challenge. More details to follow.
(Note: there was a typo in this article earlier with the asked for cards listed as 3 1 7. The correct sequence was 3 7 1, as verified by the video.)
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