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New Meetup: An Atom from Dunedin - Announcing a new Meetup for Dunedin Skeptics in the Pub! Yes, the day after the next one! What: An Atom from Dunedin When: Tuesday, March 16, 2010 5:30 PM Where: University of Otago College of Education Auditorium. Jim Cheetham Mar 11, 2010 2:49 PM
Re: [Dunedin-SitP] Creationist takes on Dawkins | Stuff.co.nz - Richard Girvan Mar 9, 2010 6:46 PM
Creationist takes on Dawkins | Stuff.co.nz - Tim Mar 9, 2010 1:50 PM
Re: [Dunedin-SitP] lecture notice - Preview not available Jim Cheetham Mar 8, 2010 2:50 PM
Meetup details changed: Science, Non-Science, and Nonsense: Professor Lawrence Krauss - I've updated this Meetup. For more details, see the full listing: http://dunedin.skepticsinthepub.net.nz/calendar/12812381/ When: Monday, March 15, 201 Jim Cheetham Mar 8, 2010 2:43 PM
The Immortal Life « Rebecca Skloot - Preview not available Lynley Hood Mar 7, 2010 11:04 AM
Re: [Dunedin-SitP] Fwd: lecture notice - no mention of cost in the notice. On 6/03/2010, at 7:11 PM, Richard Girvan wrote: Lynley Hood Mar 6, 2010 7:14 PM
Re: [Dunedin-SitP] Fwd: lecture notice - Richard Girvan Mar 6, 2010 7:11 PM
Fwd: lecture notice - oops forgot the date: Monday 15 March Begin forwarded message: Lynley Hood Mar 6, 2010 2:47 PM
lecture notice - Lynley Hood Mar 6, 2010 2:45 PM
Re: [Dunedin-SitP] bottled ghosts - maybe it's an offence under the Fair Trading Act (false representation) - but you would have to buy them first, & then prove Lynley Hood Mar 4, 2010 8:28 PM
Re: [Dunedin-SitP] bottled ghosts - david crook Mar 4, 2010 7:16 PM
Re: [Dunedin-SitP] bottled ghosts - Paul Trotman Mar 4, 2010 5:52 PM
Re: [Dunedin-SitP] bottled ghosts - I complained - only mine was fraud... The problem is the only category is "Seller intends to defraud" So I'm guessing if the seller (claims to) really believe in ghosts etc... > incredible. > > have you seen the number of comments? the type of vIQleS Mar 4, 2010 4:57 PM
Re: [Dunedin-SitP] bottled ghosts - david crook Mar 4, 2010 4:49 PM
bottled ghosts - Lynley Hood Mar 4, 2010 12:49 PM
Re: [Dunedin-SitP] Be in quick, save $30 on a Homeopathic product! - Preview not available Kathinka Mar 4, 2010 12:46 PM
Re: [Dunedin-SitP] Be in quick, save $30 on a Homeopathic product! - I have side wiki'ed it!! On Thu, Mar 4, 2010 at 12:16 PM, Tim < [address removed] > wrote: Katie Brockie Mar 4, 2010 12:23 PM
Be in quick, save $30 on a Homeopathic product! - Tim Mar 4, 2010 12:16 PM
Re: [Dunedin-SitP] Fwd: [nzskeptics] Further thoughts on action against homeopathy? - Preview not available Sarah Booth Mar 1, 2010 5:02 PM
Re: [Dunedin-SitP] Fwd: [nzskeptics] Further thoughts on action against homeopathy? - i've had a look at a few u-tube videos about homeopathy- eg ''homeopathy ER'' - the uk one is better than the us ones; also there are seveal other homeopathy videos on utube, all pointing out with humour, the absurdity of the claims. james randi doe david crook Feb 27, 2010 4:01 PM
Re: [Dunedin-SitP] Fwd: [nzskeptics] Further thoughts on action against homeopathy? - Preview not available Kathinka Feb 27, 2010 10:27 AM
Apologies - Hi all, sorry, but I won't be able to make it tonight due to a family commitment (in the form of the unexpected return of a prodigal son dropping in before he takes off for Australia). But have fun! See you next time fo' shizz ka Katie Brockie Feb 23, 2010 1:03 PM
Fwd: [nzskeptics] Further thoughts on action against homeopathy? - Preview not available Jim Cheetham Feb 23, 2010 6:36 AM
Re: [Dunedin-SitP] New Meetup: Dilution to 200C - Preview not available Jim Cheetham Feb 22, 2010 9:16 PM
Last Chance to See is here - Preview not available LoopyNZ Feb 19, 2010 8:53 PM
Expensive water - heads up to callum for finding this article - the news is spreading! http://www.pharmacytoday.co.nz/news-details?objId=16F087C0-1C0 Katie Brockie Feb 19, 2010 11:03 AM
New Meetup: Dilution to 200C - Announcing a new Meetup for Dunedin Skeptics in the Pub! What: Dilution to 200C When: Tuesday, February 23, 2010 7:30 PM Where: The Duke of Wellington The Exchange, 1 Queens Gardens Dunedin (03) 479 28 Jim Cheetham Feb 18, 2010 9:12 PM
Book Review - 'The Science of Liberty - Democracy, Reason, and the Laws of Nature,' by Timothy Ferris - Review - NYTimes.com - Preview not available Lynley Hood Feb 15, 2010 5:47 PM
A very useful study - http://people.csail.mit.edu/rahimi/helmet/ Katie Brockie Feb 11, 2010 1:55 PM
Re: [Dunedin-SitP] New Meetup: "Creation" the movie - Preview not available Lynley Hood Feb 9, 2010 3:20 PM
New Meetup: "Creation" the movie - Announcing a new Meetup for Dunedin Skeptics in the Pub! What: "Creation" the movie When: Friday, February 12, 2010 4:45 PM Where: Rialto Cinema 11 Moray Place Dunedin An invitation to Jim Cheetham Feb 9, 2010 3:14 PM
Re: [Dunedin-SitP] Friday is Darwin Day ... - I really want to see Creation, so I think I shall. Richard Girvan ------------------ Wind Powered Films www.YouTube.com/WindPoweredFilms Richard Girvan Feb 9, 2010 3:12 PM
Re: [Dunedin-SitP] Friday is Darwin Day ... - Also!! I and a bunch of people from my work (NHNZ) are going to a screening of "Creation" at 4.45 on Friday at the Rialto. Anyone who can make it should come along! On Tue, Feb 9, 2010 at 7:41 AM, Katie Brockie Katie Brockie Feb 9, 2010 2:02 PM
Re: [Dunedin-SitP] Friday is Darwin Day ... - That's great about being able to use the room. I haven't heard back from Lloyd yet, so I think that may be a bust.I can't bring a crocoduck, but might be able to bring something else...... cheers, Katie Katie Brockie Feb 9, 2010 7:41 AM
Friday is Darwin Day ... - Preview not available Jim Cheetham Feb 8, 2010 9:50 PM
Fwd: From Simon Singh and Sile Lane - Preview not available Jim Cheetham Jan 27, 2010 8:43 AM
New Meetup: The meetup that happened while Jim was away and noone else scheduled one... - Announcing a new Meetup for Dunedin Skeptics in the Pub! What: The meetup that happened while Jim was away and noone else scheduled one... When: Wednesday, January 27, 2010 7:30 PM Where: The Duke of Wellington T Gold Jan 22, 2010 6:42 PM
Clever Times piece on Homoepathy - Richard Girvan Jan 22, 2010 1:11 PM
Re: [Dunedin-SitP] Silly creationist opinion peice in fridays ODT - Richard Girvan Jan 15, 2010 5:11 PM
Re: [Dunedin-SitP] Bananas for Google ... - Richard Girvan Jan 15, 2010 10:48 AM
Re: [Dunedin-SitP] Bananas for Google ... - Richard Girvan Jan 15, 2010 10:36 AM
RE: [Dunedin-SitP] Silly creationist opinion peice in fridays ODT - I wouldn't worry, his name is name probably Mark Buckal ... Look forwar Rob Jones Jan 14, 2010 10:54 PM
Re: [Dunedin-SitP] Bananas for Google ... - Richard Girvan Jan 14, 2010 2:48 PM
Re: [Dunedin-SitP] Bananas for Google ... - nah! On Thu, Jan 14, 2010 at 12:27 PM, Jim Cheetham < [address removed] > wrote: Katie Brockie Jan 14, 2010 2:06 PM
Re: [Dunedin-SitP] Bananas for Google ... - Preview not available Jim Cheetham Jan 14, 2010 12:27 PM
RE: [Dunedin-SitP] Bananas for Google ... - Which brings up the questions is this list google indexable? Has Jim just added another na?? Robert -----Original Message----- From: [address removed] [mailto:[address removed]] On Behalf Of Paul Campbell Sent: Thursday, Robert Jan 14, 2010 11:57 AM
Re: [Dunedin-SitP] Bananas for Google ... - Preview not available Paul Campbell Jan 14, 2010 10:06 AM
Bananas for Google ... - Preview not available Jim Cheetham Jan 14, 2010 9:41 AM
The Onion Article - Richard Girvan Jan 14, 2010 8:26 AM
Re: [Dunedin-SitP] Meetup details changed: Dunedin SitP 2010 - Preview not available Jim Cheetham Jan 12, 2010 6:30 PM
more lectures - There are two other lectures from Sci Comm centre this week as well that you might be interested in. They are all from applicants for a lectureship position at the Centre for Science Communcaition Dr Jenny Rock Centre for Science Com Katie Brockie Jan 12, 2010 10:50 AM
Silly creationist opinion peice in fridays ODT - Richard Girvan Jan 11, 2010 12:18 AM
Meetup details changed: Dunedin SitP 2010 - I've updated this Meetup. For more details, see the full listing: http://dunedin.skepticsinthepub.net.nz/calendar/12212395/ When: Tuesday, January 12, Jim Cheetham Jan 10, 2010 10:59 PM
Re: [Dunedin-SitP] Interesting Post about psychics - Richard Girvan Jan 8, 2010 4:10 PM
Interesting Post about psychics - Richard Girvan Jan 8, 2010 3:58 PM
Re: [Dunedin-SitP] Don't bring your kids up in East Texas - Oh dear http://bit.ly/4F9tjD They just won't stop ----- Original Message ----- From: "Richard Girvan" To: Sent: Thursday, January 07, 2010 5:32 PM Subject: Re: [Dunedin-SitP] Semina Richard Girvan Jan 7, 2010 6:39 PM
Re: [Dunedin-SitP] Seminar of interest for Skeptics :) - Was working, but I've just got that shift off, so I'll be there with bells on. Richard Girvan ---------------------- Wind Powered Films www.YouTube.com/WindPoweredFilms ----- Original Message ----- From: "Tamsin Jones" Richard Girvan Jan 7, 2010 5:32 PM
Re: [Dunedin-SitP] Seminar of interest for Skeptics :) - Hi guys, The Zoology department is indeed next to the Cook on Gt King St. If you go into the newer looking building (the one that is literally next to the cook), then up the stairs to the 2nd floor, there'll be a sign pointing you to the seminar roo Tamsin Jones Jan 7, 2010 3:26 PM
Re: [Dunedin-SitP] Seminar of interest for Skeptics :) - I'll be in Wellington (*sob*). Lynley On 7/01/2010, at 3:12 PM, Katie Brockie wrote: Lynley Hood Jan 7, 2010 3:19 PM
Re: [Dunedin-SitP] Seminar of interest for Skeptics :) - I will look into it. -K On Thu, Jan 7, 2010 at 3:11 PM, Jim Cheetham < [address removed] > wrote: Katie Brockie Jan 7, 2010 3:12 PM
Re: [Dunedin-SitP] Seminar of interest for Skeptics :) - Preview not available Jim Cheetham Jan 7, 2010 3:11 PM
Re: [Dunedin-SitP] Seminar of interest for Skeptics :) - Good idea, Jim. I think (but am not too sure), that the Zoo Dept is on Gt King St near the Cook - so how about Ombrellos for a meal or drinks or both? cheers katie On Thu, Jan 7, 2010 at 2:44 PM, Jim Cheetham Katie Brockie Jan 7, 2010 3:02 PM
New Meetup: Miracles, angels, UFOs, fortune-telling & science communication - Announcing a new Meetup for Dunedin Skeptics in the Pub! What: Miracles, angels, UFOs, fortune-telling & science communication When: January 12, 2010 4:00 PM Where: Benham Lecture Theatre Department of Zoolog Jim Cheetham Jan 7, 2010 2:51 PM
Re: [Dunedin-SitP] Seminar of interest for Skeptics :) - Preview not available Jim Cheetham Jan 7, 2010 2:44 PM
Seminar of interest for Skeptics :) - Hi fellow skeptics, I got this email today. Sadly I am still out of town for this seminar (I would have LOVED to hear it) but if any of you guys want to go, I'm sure you will be welcome to. It sounds interesting! Happy New Year to you all, Tams Tamsin Jones Jan 6, 2010 11:14 PM
Virgin Mary appears... - This one is almost too good: http://bit.ly/6ou771 Richard Girvan ------------------ Wind Powered Films www.YouTube.com/WindPoweredFilms Richard Girvan Dec 22, 2009 8:53 AM
Re: [Dunedin-SitP] ladybird book of chiropractic - Preview not available Jim Cheetham Dec 21, 2009 1:26 PM
ladybird book of chiropractic - A Ladybird 'Easy-Reading' Book "Quacks & Shysters" Chiropractic Treatment & English Libel Law http://bit.ly/57Avfx Richard Girvan ------------------ Wind Powered Films www.YouTube.com/WindPoweredFilms Richard Girvan Dec 21, 2009 12:58 PM
The family jewels - Preview not available Lynley Hood Dec 20, 2009 2:16 PM
German Fortune-Tellers admit the got it wrong - http://bit.ly/8jDg4j Richard Girvan ------------------ Wind Powered Films www.YouTube.com/WindPoweredFilms Richard Girvan Dec 17, 2009 2:20 PM
New Meetup: Post Gravmas, pre-New Year meeting - Announcing a new Meetup for Dunedin Skeptics in the Pub! What: Post Gravmas, pre-New Year meeting When: December 30, 2009 7:00 PM Where: The Duke of Wellington The Exchange, 1 Queens Gardens Dunedin (0 Katie Brockie Dec 17, 2009 10:50 AM
Feng shui - Look what Derren Brown found in a catalogue: http://twitpic.com/tlqza Richard Girvan ------------------ Wind Powered Films www.YouTube.com/WindPoweredFilms Richard Girvan Dec 16, 2009 11:28 AM
Advertising - I've emailled Citibus for info on how to advertise on their buses and also requested a quote from Phantom Billstickers for small bollard posters in Dunedin and Invercargill. Hopefully I'll get an answer. Richard Girvan ------------------ Wind Po Richard Girvan Dec 16, 2009 11:17 AM
My Blog and Simon Singh - Hello all, several of you wanted to know the address of my little blog. It's over at http://mrwainscotting.blogspot.com/ I'll have more stuff as time goes on. My next topic will probably be on Brownlee's wish to mine national parks. Also, I recei Richard Girvan Dec 16, 2009 10:36 AM
New Meetup: Dunedin SitP #4 -- the Pre-Gravmas Celebration - Announcing a new Meetup for Dunedin Skeptics in the Pub! What: Dunedin SitP #4 -- the Pre-Gravmas Celebration When: December 15, 2009 7:00 PM Where: The Duke of Wellington The Exchange, 1 Queens Gardens Dun Jim Cheetham Dec 3, 2009 8:49 PM
Dunedin - Fair Trade City - Preview not available Jim Cheetham Dec 1, 2009 1:30 PM
psychic bingo - I've made some "Psychic Bingo" cards based on the NZ Skeptics' list, and also Skeptico's psychic bingo cards. Not sure how to attach to this - so here it is: (It's acutually all on a bingo-card-type grid, obviously the format is totally out the Katie Brockie Nov 25, 2009 1:46 PM
Re: [Dunedin-SitP] MP3 player stuff left at the Duke - Preview not available Sarah Booth Nov 24, 2009 8:29 AM
Re: [Dunedin-SitP] MP3 player stuff left at the Duke - Preview not available Richard Girvan Nov 23, 2009 7:41 PM
MP3 player stuff left at the Duke - Preview not available Jim Cheetham Nov 23, 2009 6:51 PM
New Meetup: Sensing Psychics ... Sue Nicholson show - Announcing a new Meetup for Dunedin Skeptics in the Pub! What: Sensing Psychics ... Sue Nicholson show When: November 26, 2009 6:30 PM Where: Kings & Queens Performing Arts Centre 270 Bay View Road Dune Jim Cheetham Nov 23, 2009 2:09 PM
New Meetup: Dunedin SitP #3 - Announcing a new Meetup for Dunedin Skeptics in the Pub! What: Dunedin SitP #3 When: December 2, 2009 7:00 PM Where: (A location has not been chosen yet.) More social skepticism in the pub ... No form Jim Cheetham Nov 23, 2009 1:21 PM
Re: [Dunedin-SitP] Sue Nicholson Show - Richard Girvan Nov 20, 2009 3:20 PM
Re: [Dunedin-SitP] Sue Nicholson Show - I'm keen to help hand out psychic bingo cards. cheers! katie On Fri, Nov 20, 2009 at 1:55 PM, Tim < [address removed] > wrote: Katie Brockie Nov 20, 2009 2:05 PM
Re: [Dunedin-SitP] Sue Nicholson Show - Hey, I'm definitely keen to join in and hand out the psychic bingo cards! Should be fun :D Tamsin On Fri, Nov 20, 2009 at 1:55 PM, Tim wrote: > Hello all! > Sue Nicholson (one of the 'psychic mediums' from Sensing Murder) is ha Tamsin Jones Nov 20, 2009 2:05 PM
Sue Nicholson Show - Hello all! Sue Nicholson (one of the 'psychic mediums' from Sensing Murder) is having a show next Thursday 26th No Tim Nov 20, 2009 1:54 PM
NZ Skeptics podcast - Hey all, I've made a start, finally, on getting the podcast organised. If you're interested in participating please follow up here; http://bit.ly/32cgtx Regards, Gold, Gold Nov 12, 2009 11:59 PM
New Meetup: Dunedin SitP #2 - Announcing a new Meetup for Dunedin Skeptics in the Pub! What: Dunedin SitP #2 When: November 17, 2009 7:30 PM Where: The Duke of Wellington The Exchange, 1 Queens Gardens Dunedin (03) 479 2870 Jim Cheetham Oct 29, 2009 10:10 PM
death from the skies - Hey all, Great to meet you all last night, I had a fantastic time! Looking forward to the next meetup already. I have Jim's book "Death from the Skies" by Phil Plait, and hopefully will have it finished in time for the next meeting so I'll bring i Tamsin Jones Oct 29, 2009 9:54 AM
Re: [Dunedin-SitP] New Meetup: Dunedin Skeptics in the Pub #1 - Preview not available Jim Cheetham Oct 27, 2009 1:41 PM
Re: [Dunedin-SitP] New Meetup: Dunedin Skeptics in the Pub #1 - On Tue, Oct 27, 2009 at 1:31 PM, Katie Brockie < [address removed] > wrote: Katie Brockie Oct 27, 2009 1:32 PM
New Meetup: Dunedin Skeptics in the Pub #1 - Announcing a new Meetup for Dunedin Skeptics in the Pub! What: Dunedin Skeptics in the Pub #1 When: October 28, 2009 7:30 PM Where: The Duke of Wellington The Exchange, 1 Queens Gardens Dunedin (03) 47 Jim Cheetham Oct 24, 2009 4:45 PM
Re: [Dunedin-SitP] Any preferences for a time or venue? - Preview not available Jim Cheetham Oct 24, 2009 4:09 PM
Re: [Dunedin-SitP] Any preferences for a time or venue? - Preview not available Sarah Booth Oct 23, 2009 11:05 AM
RE: [Dunedin-SitP] Any preferences for a time or venue? - Robert Oct 23, 2009 10:36 AM
Re: [Dunedin-SitP] Any preferences for a time or venue? - Not sure if this got through so: The Duke has a huge advantage, being just close to where I work, so I'll say yes! I's suggest earlier (like, more just after work), but whatever suits. Katie On Thu, Katie Brockie Oct 23, 2009 8:33 AM
Any preferences for a time or venue? - Greetings Skeptical Dunedinites! Nice to see so many of you registering with the website, now it comes down to me to get us all started with meetings ;-) What's your preference for a day/time and location to meet in? I'll Jim Cheetham Oct 22, 2009 9:18 PM