CFI Discussion Group: 3/6/2012

Starts
March 6th at 7:00 pm
Ends
March 6th at 9:00 pm

Topic TBA

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Stevie Ray Fromstein (“The Holy Atheist”) and Norm Macdonald: 3/2/2012 at Improv Comedy Club

Where: Improv Comedy Club (166 East Bridge Street, Homestead, PA 15120)

When: 3/2/2012

RSVP at: http://www.meetup.com/Steel-City-Skeptics/events/54416172/

In addition to the Saturday group, a second group will attend the Improv show on Friday at 10pm. 

Stevie Ray Fromstein – “The Holy Atheist” is opening for Norm Macdonald this weekend at Improv in the Waterfront. You may have seen Stevie in Roger Nygard’s movie , “The Nature of Existence” that CFI screened last year, where he debated the confrontational evangelist, Brother Jed. Check out Stevie’s website at http://www.theholyath… or his facebook page at https://www.facebook….

If you can get tickets, please sign in here and we will try to get seats together.

Homestead, PA 15120 – USA

Friday, March 2 at 10:00 PM

Details: http://www.meetup.com/Steel-City-Skeptics/events/54416172/

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Secular Freethinking Discussion Group: 7PM TODAY at The Quiet Storm Coffeehouse

Where: The Quiet Storm Coffeehouse (5430 Penn Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15206)

When: 7PM TODAY

RSVP at: http://www.meetup.com/Pittsburgh-Secular-Freethinkers/events/48244782/

Hi Everyone,

This is our monthly discussion group at the Quiet Storm Coffeehouse in the East End.  They have a great menu that’s veggie and vegan friendly if you get hungry. I post the discussion topic a few weeks in advance, so stay tuned for more information. Please feel free to submit discussion topics to: pittsburghsecularfreethinkers@gmail.com

See you there!

 

 

 

Please note:  The Quiet Storm continues to be a wonderful meetup site for us.  Out of respect for the servers and for everyone’s convenience, please approach the front counter to order and pay for your food or drink separately.  In this way we will avoid combined checks and interruptions to the group, and they can ensure we get the best service and individual attention.  Thanks! :)

Thursday, March 1 at 7:00 PM

Details: http://www.meetup.com/Pittsburgh-Secular-Freethinkers/events/48244782/

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Stevie Ray Fromstein (“The Holy Atheist”) and Norm Macdonald: 3/3/2012 at Improv Comedy Club

Where: Improv Comedy Club (166 East Bridge Street, Homestead, PA 15120)

When: 3/3/2012

RSVP at: http://www.meetup.com/Steel-City-Skeptics/events/54158822/

Stevie Ray Fromstein – “The Holy Atheist” is opening for Norm Macdonald this weekend at Improv in the Waterfront. You may have seen Stevie in Roger Nygard’s movie , “The Nature of Existence” that CFI screened last year, where he debated the confrontational evangelist, Brother Jed. Check out Stevie’s website at http://www.theholyath… or his facebook page at https://www.facebook….

have been given some free passes for the sold out show on Saturday March 3rd at 7:00 PM. This is a 21 & over show with 
a two drink minimum per person. (It can be any type of drink – soda, tea, etc. so it doesn’t have to be alcohol). In addition to free admission ($25 value), we will plan on eating dinner at the show and will have a opportunity to meet Stevie in person, either right before or right after the show.

If you have been to a Steel City Skeptics meetup in the past six months, you are eligible for a ticket. Details on the contest will be sent by email those eligible at noon, Tuesday Feb 28. Check your email at noon to see how you can win a ticket (one per person).

For those that miss out, there are still tickets available for Friday night shows. Also, be sure to check Stevie’s website for more information about this great comic.

Homestead, PA 15120 – USA

Saturday, March 3 at 7:00 PM

Details: http://www.meetup.com/Steel-City-Skeptics/events/54158822/

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Brunching Skeptically: 3/4/2012

Starts
March 4th at 12:00 am
Ends
March 4th at 2:00 pm

Enjoy a pleasant Sunday brunch with like-minded people. There is plenty of good food available, along with plenty of good conversation. So come on out and prove the old adage – the more the merrier.

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Watch What You Say on National TV

It is great to see bogus junk called out for what it is.  The Friendly Atheist has a great post about a recent episode of Shark Tank.  (I know what you are saying. I have never watched it either.)  Apparently, in the show, “inventors” try to pitch ideas for new products to a panel of rich celebrity investors, who will back the ideas they like with their own cash.

On this episode, Ryan Naylor, tries to pitch the idea of BeeEss Watches, I mean, Esso Watches, which neutralize the ions and blah, blah, blah. He even did the infamous balancing trick on one the panel members, which almost convinced her it was real.

Fortunately, Mark Cuban saw right the through the crap, having heard about this scam in the sports world:

This is not new. It’s been disproven. It’s a joke. It’s a scam . It’s not real. I’m out.

You can watch the video segment here, after a short ad.

As for the balancing trick, it is a major part of the scam.  As pointed out in this video from Australia, it is all a matter of physics and a subtle change in direction that you push.  The funny thing is that every con artist does the exact same “test” of its power.

Explanation starts at 1:30

By the way, if you still believe in the power of the Esso Watches, I know a little three card game that you might be interested in.

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Science and Skepticism Book Club Meeting: 2PM TODAY at The Coffee Tree Roasters

Where: The Coffee Tree Roasters (5524 Walnut Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15232)

When: 2PM TODAY

RSVP at: http://www.meetup.com/Steel-City-Skeptics/events/50600492/

The book selection this month is Infidel by Ayaan Hirsi Ali

Sunday, February 26 at 2:00 PM

Details: http://www.meetup.com/Steel-City-Skeptics/events/50600492/

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