tam 9

Hi, I can't remember who replaced him but I thought that he was one of the best (perhaps THE best) speaker last year. He was the one that had the video of the fire walkers. I was trying to find it on youtube but I don't know the guys name. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks

Well, another TAM gone, another year to wait. At least I managed to avoid Scrut most of the time. How did everyone enjoy it? Comments? Thoughts?

Well its over and lots of you will have collected notes, photos, or will be writing up details on your blog. When you do, why not drop a link in here so that we can all share (oh and don't just drop a link, please also tell us what it actually is). I'll start the ball rolling with a posting on...

Here is the full Sunday Papers program. 8:00 Skepticism 101: Things Every Skeptic Should Know A whirlwind overview on subjects every good skeptic should have some basic knowledge about, and the current state of scientific understanding on the topic. This short presentation is intended to...

OK, for those of us who are not there, what's going on?

I'm already getting excited about my arrival on Thursday afternoon, and I need to vicariously experience the first part of the week - so please share!

For those of us who are serious about jogging, being on vacation in Las Vegas is no excuse to slack off for a week. Last year, at TAM8, I saw a few people besides me get up early to go jogging around the South Point hotel, and this year I want to offer up the opportunity to get out there as an...

There will be a poll in a couple of minutes - be patient. If you are/are not attending TAM and had to wear a t-shirt to support your thoughts on this tacky contretemps, which would you choose? D.J. made some comments in today's SWIFT about there appearing to be a picking of sides in this issue...

Will there be adequate supplies of scintillating jewelled scuttling crabs and iron mallets?

At both TAM 7 and TAM 8, I bought tickets at the door. Little did I realize I wouldn't be able to do that this year -- the event is sold out. That's great news for JREF, but not so great for me. :-) Anyway, I need to get one ticket for at least Saturday! Please contact me if you can sell...

So, I have my TAM9 tickets and car ready, I just need a room to crash into. Anyone need an awesome roomate? I'll show you how to curse in Español, if you want to.

I could have sworn there was already, once, a thread for seeing Blue Man Group during TAM9. But, if there is, I can't find it. The following are the dates and times I am willing to see it, along with the pros and cons of doing so. If anyone wants to join me, let me know which option you prefer...

I couldn't find anything about this using the search function. Sorry if it has been addressed elsewhere. So, I'm not a US resident and I'll need Internet access (work related and I don't want to miss out on TAM happenings) Does anyone know what's the best way to be connected without paying a...

Does anyone know if Penn & Teller will either perform or have some kind of presentation to give during Tam9? We're wondering if we should go to see them perform at the Rio, or will we see them at Tam9? I have a schedule of events and don't see them listed, but their names are on the main page.

Just read it at Facebook: "Unfortunately folks, TAM Vegas 2011 registration is now sold out. Please email TAM@randi.org if you want to be put on a waiting list". Signed James Randi Educational Foundation. New record!!

Despite my best efforts to ruin everything for everyone, it appears that TAM 9 is actually going to happen. Therefore, it is time for my annual post about how to use Twitter to keep up with everything that is happening outside of the conference itself. Allow me to clarify that last point...

On Saturday, July 16, at the Cosmopolitan. I like the songs of hers I've heard, so I'll probably drive over. If anyone else wants to check it out, let me know. No massive sortable table required.

As devastated as I'm sure most of you will be, I'm unable to make it to TAM this year, which means you'll be down about 40 or so packs of Tim Tams. :( Do check out the Australian Skeptics table though, as I'm sure there will be a couple of packets floating around. I think next year I'm going...

I'm thinking in finding a grocery store for soda and food supplies. Being Vegas, maybe some booze and weapons too? A Target or Wal*Mart would likely work, especially if there's a T-Mobile or AT&T vendor nearby. Anyone with a car and no plans other than to drive around Vegas in the afternoon on...

More details have been announced regarding this year's workshops. Last year (my first TAM) I didn't arrive until Thursday and so missed that day's workshops, and only made it to the "Grassroots Skepticism" one on Sunday. This year, I got the all-workshop pass, and although I may change my...

Hey all. Im planning a meet-up for the vegetarians and vegans attending TAM this year. We already have number of folks interested. We will be meeting at Atmoic#7 on Saturday at 6:30pm. Atomic#7 is an ice cream shop that makes their own custom regular and vegan ice cream right in front of you...

There is a bit of a TAM tradition that Thursday morning those forum members who are awake and sober meet for breakfast at the buffet. It is about as informal a gathering as there is. Usually the early birds start showing up around eight-ish and people come and go for quite a while. The buffet at...

Would anyone be interested in seeing Mac King on Wed. afternoon? He does a 1pm and a 3pm show at Harrah's. It's a really cute show with very good magic.

A non-comprehensive listing of what else is happening. If in doubt, Del Mar. Event|Date|Thread/Location Skepchick Party||http://www.internationalskeptics.com/forums/showthread.php?t=210195 Penn & Teller Road Trip|Tue Wed Sun|http://www.internationalskeptics.com/forums/showthread.php?t=210606...

The TAM 9 schedule has been posted (with some details still TBA). http://www.amazingmeeting.com/program Looks good! :)

It looks like a lot of folks are arriving early for TAM. I would like to go see Penn and Teller at the Rio on Wednesday night before TAM. Anyone else want to come along? Perhaps we can get nearby seats and share the taxi fare.

Any news on it this year? I haven't seen anything yet.

One of the central ideas of haiku is it's use of a "kigo", a word or phrase associated with a season. The use of the kigo helps to set the tone and context of a haiku. This is a cycle of 8 haiku, 2 per season, using the seasons to illustrate anticipation for TAM9, the experiences there, what we...

After TAM 1 I noticed that a lot of forumites didn't recognize each other because we hadn't seen or provided photos to our fellow attendees. For subsequent Meetings we've started a thread in which you could post a photo of yourself. That way others can know you on sight rather than having to...

Last year at TAM, I did an Oscar-style "In Memoriam" reel for skepticism-related people who had died in the last year or so. There was one reel for skeptics and one for non-skeptics. Many of you might not have seen it as it ran on the screens in the main hall during the breaks. You can view...