tam 8

There was a speaker at TAM 8 who talked about constructed memories. She talked about a court case that she was called in to as an expert after a girl was convinced her dad raped her. If someone could refresh my memory as to who this was and maybe provide a link to the talk, that would be...

Anyone know if there are plans to release these anytime soon? Cheers, Chris

Anyone heard anything?

I was just listening to Phil Plait's thoughtful, intelligent and useful TAM 8 talk. I want to address it properly, but I was interested in a number of issues that arose. Firstly, the "JREF is anot an atheist organisation" as Randi always said. Plait's ( i don't want to call him Phil as i don't...

Okay, so many of you at TAM know about the project for NobbyNobbs that I was putting together at TAM8. I am almost done with the whole thing, but I would like to use some photos that were taken by you guys and include them. Just in case someone might have a problem with it, I've decided to...

In keeping with a tradition that I've done since TAM 5 and thanks to one of the many Daves I know, I'm finally posting my list. As always, my apologies in advance if I missed anyone or incorrectly typed your name (or didn't get your forum name if we did hang out)...

It seems that every year we have a "things overheard at TAM" thread. So here it is! Down at the Del Mar, I heard a lovely young woman say, "I've never done it, actually," followed by, "I just saw it on YouTube and wanted to try it." ;)

I have a ticket for tonight's Lance Burton show (Weds, 07/07, 7:00 PM, Monte Carlo Casino) and am interested in sharing a ride/splitting a cab with anyone else who is planning on attending. There is also a Comedy show called Executive Monkeys being promoted by Emily Jillette (Penn's wife) at...

The Independent Investigations Group (IIG) will be having a lunch gathering at The Amaz!ng Meeting 8 on Sunday, July 11, 2010 from 12:30PM to 2:00PM at the South Point Casino Del Mar Lounge/Del Mar Deli. The IIG and the Committee for Skeptical Inquiry (CSI) have created an IIG Affiliate Program...

Are there any plans for having streaming video from TAM 8? If so can anyone provide details on where we will be able to watch? I must have watched at least 6 hours of TAM 7, including the surprise wedding and million dollar challenge, and would love to do so again.

As previous TAM attendees know, the best thing about TAM is the connections made. Most of these are friendships, but new contacts with people sharing expertise or activist or professional interests has led to important outreach projects post-TAM. Case in point is last year's Canadian meet up...

I'm driving to TAM (Honda Civic) or looking for a ride, Thursday July 8 and Monday July 12. I could leave on Wednesday July 7 if I can room with someone that night; I have a room Thu-Sun nights.

Okay, it looks like we have a go for the Poker Tournament! I just spoke to Joe D at the South Point, and booked 3 tables. I'm supposed to call again on July 1, to confirm numbers. We can add some later if we need it, but we want a rough estimate so he can schedule dealers. So please indicate...

So, who wants to jump out of an airplane, for what is rumored to be an incredible experience, this summer?! I am now formulating the plans to have the few brave souls of us do so! Perhaps the day or so before TAM8! No experience is necessary. (This will be my first time skydiving, too!) But...

So, we're trying to organize this year's TAM poker tournament. Right now, we have two main options, as the Skepchicks have offered us the use of their off-site villa for this event. So, we need to decide (fairly quickly!) what it is we want to do. The two general options are 1) South Point...

Has anyone looked into arranging a poker tournament for this year? Is anyone interested in one?

I just noticed the call for papers was posted on the JREF news site, but I hadn't seen anything on it here. http://www.randi.org/site/index.php/jref-news/899-tam-8-call-for-papers.html http://csufresno.edu/physics/rhall/jref/tam8p/papers_tam8.htm I've done this before, and will be...

There was a discussion a while ago about how daunting it can be for a first-timer at TAM. Everyone else seems to know each other, and it's sometimes tough to go up to a group of 'old friends' and introduce yourself. When I jokingly mentioned that I have an "ASK ME I'm shy" button from...

Once again, we're Drinking Skeptically at TAM! Co-hosted by New York City Skeptics, National Capital Area Skeptics, and Center for Inquiry-Washington, DC, this year's Drinking Skeptically at TAM will be held on Thursday, July 8, 2010 starting at 9:00 PM in the Silverado Lounge of the South...

Hello everyone, As everyone knows we can't have a TAM without help. Each year we have a fantastic group of volunteers who help assemble the packets, and staff the registration booth and merchandise tables. If you've attended a TAM you've seen them, probably one handed you your registration...

I cannot access the South Point website to make my hotel reservation. I have tried through my ISP (Time Warner/Road Runner CNY), my cell phone network (ATT) and another ISP at work. Are other people having issues as well? The website has been unavailable for the past 14-16 hours.

I have registered for TAM 8 this year, after having a good time at TAM 7. I will be traveling from Syracuse, NY, which is a mid-sized city in Upstate New York. Is anyone else coming from the Central New York region? I am also the vice president/soon to be president of CNY Skeptics, the local...

Just want to let everyone know that I will be printing up avatar stickers for forum members to put on their badges. For newer members, get your post counts up and pick your avatars. I will post an avatar request thread sometime in June to get everyone's avatars. I am going to try to do a...

I figured I would start a thread to get the ball rolling on possible activities to do the day or two before TAM8 starts. Here are three things I would like to consider doing. Anyone want to join me? * Cirque du Soleil's Viva Elvis. It got moderately mixed reviews. But, I am willing to give it...

We'll be doing another Drinking Skeptically at TAM this year. Is anyone interested in helping coordinate?

Once you've registered, check in here and officially be part of the cool crowd. Desktop Icon & Wife (Seattle)

Feeling rather dejected about not being able to attend TAM 7, I've made a commitment to definitely make it to TAM 8. So...here's the first thread for details on that! I'll bump it every week or so until dates are announced and people start talking. Sad? Perhaps. But it gives me something to...