SkeptiCamp New York City is Coming!

Wowbagger · 20th October 2009, 05:52 PM

SkeptiCamp arrives at the Big Apple! Come, share that apple of knowledge with us!

The web site and registration for SkeptiCamp NYC 2009 is now open (and, we apologize for the delays).

It is taking place December 6th, 2009
From 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
At Shetler Studios: 244 W 54th St., New York, NY
You must register in advance, to attend, and space is limited. So, if you want to get in, register as soon as you can!

It's like a science conference, except that the content is provided by the attendees themselves! Anyone who can be in the New York City area, at the given date and time is invited to join and... perhaps even present something for discussion!

It will cost $15.00 to attend, because there are some expenses we have to cover. New York is not, exactly, a cheap city. (But, at least you will get to take home a T-shirt!)

General SkeptiCamp Web Site
More information about SkeptiCamp, in general, can be found here:
http://www.skepticamp.org/wiki/Main_Page

The NYC-Specific Web Site

The official web site, for NYC, is here: http://www.skepticampnyc.org/

Register to attend here: http://www.skepticampnyc.org/skcamp09reg.html

If you would like to be a presenter, please read this: http://www.skepticampnyc.org/PresenterGuide.aspx

Hope some of you can join us!

Jeff Corey · 20th October 2009, 06:57 PM

I submitted a presentation, but it's not on your site.

Wowbagger · 20th October 2009, 07:49 PM

Originally Posted by Jeff Corey

I submitted a presentation, but it's not on your site.

Check in the morning. Every morning I will manually review the session ideas, before they are shown, so that any abusive ones can be filtered out.

(I could add a CAPTCHA thingy, but that would only filter out robotic spam, not mischievous humans.)

The Central Scrutinizer · 20th October 2009, 08:40 PM

Will there be girls there?

Wowbagger · 20th October 2009, 08:58 PM

Originally Posted by The Central Scrutinizer

Will there be girls there?

Most likely, yes. It's too early to gauge exactly what the ratio of males to females will be, at this thing. Girls could be anywhere between 2% and 96%, so far.

The Central Scrutinizer · 21st October 2009, 10:25 AM

Originally Posted by Wowbagger

Most likely, yes. It's too early to gauge exactly what the ratio of males to females will be, at this thing. Girls could be anywhere between 2% and 96%, so far.

Will they be hot?

Wowbagger · 21st October 2009, 12:58 PM

Originally Posted by The Central Scrutinizer

Will they be hot?

For most folks, it seems most likely, though it does depend on taste and definitions of the word "hot" (and even "girl") one is using.

Did you think the girls at NECSS were "hot"? It might be a crowd of similar quality, though not nearly as much quantity. Of course, fewer folks in the room means more opportunities to "get to know each other".

The Central Scrutinizer · 21st October 2009, 01:46 PM

Originally Posted by Wowbagger

Did you think the girls at NECSS were "hot"? It might be a crowd of similar quality, though not nearly as much quantity. Of course, fewer folks in the room means more opportunities to "get to know each other".

A handful. I'll require more if I am to attend this.

Wowbagger · 22nd October 2009, 10:39 AM

Originally Posted by The Central Scrutinizer

A handful. I'll require more if I am to attend this.

Well, then I suppose that just leaves more room for those of us who would rather attend in order to expand our intellectual horizons, and be an active part of the skeptical and science-enthusiast community.

The Central Scrutinizer · 22nd October 2009, 11:06 AM

Originally Posted by Wowbagger

Well, then I suppose that just leaves more room for those of us who would rather attend in order to expand our intellectual horizons, and be an active part of the skeptical and science-enthusiast community.

I'd rather meet hot chicks.

Kochanski · 22nd October 2009, 11:15 AM

I am registered

I don't think I meet Scrut's hot chick criteria, but I am a chick.

The Central Scrutinizer · 22nd October 2009, 11:36 AM

I won't be making this, but I will certainly be at NECSS II, assuming there is one.

ponderingturtle · 22nd October 2009, 12:37 PM

Originally Posted by The Central Scrutinizer

Will there be girls there?

My girlfriend might have a presentation to give.

Kochanski · 22nd October 2009, 02:54 PM

Originally Posted by ponderingturtle

My girlfriend might have a presentation to give.

Yay, I know she would give a very good one.

Wowbagger · 22nd October 2009, 04:14 PM

Originally Posted by The Central Scrutinizer

I won't be making this, but I will certainly be at NECSS II, assuming there is one.

Ah, good. That means more "hot chicks" for the rest of us!

Wowbagger · 6th November 2009, 08:11 PM

If anyone cares: It looks very likely that Tim-Tams will be served during SkeptiCamp NYC!

Jeff Corey · 11th November 2009, 08:42 PM

I notice you only have three proposals so far. I'm surprized.

Wowbagger · 14th November 2009, 06:38 PM

Originally Posted by Jeff Corey

I notice you only have three proposals so far. I'm surprized.

Quite a few folks have told me about their proposals in person, but have been slow to submit them on the web site.

I recently updated the page to describe some of them. Hopefully, more will trickle into the actual database, soon.

The Central Scrutinizer · 14th November 2009, 10:49 PM

Reminder: I won't be there.

SezMe · 14th November 2009, 10:56 PM

Originally Posted by Wowbagger

Tim-Tams

Jeff Corey · 15th November 2009, 07:45 AM

Originally Posted by SezMe

http://www.ilovetimtamcookies.com/

Wowbagger · 15th November 2009, 10:34 AM

We'll also have coffee and other hot beverages, and you know what that means....

Tim Tam Slams!!!!!!!

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tim_Tam_Slam

20th October 2009, 05:52 PM	#1
Wowbagger The Infinitely Prolonged Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Westchester County, NY (when not in space) Posts: 7,167	SkeptiCamp New York City is Coming! SkeptiCamp arrives at the Big Apple! Come, share that apple of knowledge with us! The web site and registration for SkeptiCamp NYC 2009 is now open (and, we apologize for the delays). It is taking place December 6th, 2009 From 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM At Shetler Studios: 244 W 54th St., New York, NY You must register in advance, to attend, and space is limited. So, if you want to get in, register as soon as you can! It's like a science conference, except that the content is provided by the attendees themselves! Anyone who can be in the New York City area, at the given date and time is invited to join and... perhaps even present something for discussion! It will cost $15.00 to attend, because there are some expenses we have to cover. New York is not, exactly, a cheap city. (But, at least you will get to take home a T-shirt!) General SkeptiCamp Web Site More information about SkeptiCamp, in general, can be found here: http://www.skepticamp.org/wiki/Main_Page The NYC-Specific Web Site The official web site, for NYC, is here: http://www.skepticampnyc.org/ Register to attend here: http://www.skepticampnyc.org/skcamp09reg.html If you would like to be a presenter, please read this: http://www.skepticampnyc.org/PresenterGuide.aspx Hope some of you can join us!
	__________________ WARNING: Phrases in this post may sound meaner than they were intended to be. SkeptiCamp NYC 2009: http://www.skepticampnyc.org/ A conference on science and skepticism where *you* could be a presenter!

20th October 2009, 07:49 PM	#3
Wowbagger The Infinitely Prolonged Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Westchester County, NY (when not in space) Posts: 7,167	Originally Posted by Jeff Corey I submitted a presentation, but it's not on your site. Check in the morning. Every morning I will manually review the session ideas, before they are shown, so that any abusive ones can be filtered out. (I could add a CAPTCHA thingy, but that would only filter out robotic spam, not mischievous humans.)
	__________________ WARNING: Phrases in this post may sound meaner than they were intended to be. SkeptiCamp NYC 2009: http://www.skepticampnyc.org/ A conference on science and skepticism where *you* could be a presenter!

20th October 2009, 08:40 PM	#4
The Central Scrutinizer Penultimate Amazing Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: The White Zone Posts: 20,265	Will there be girls there?
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20th October 2009, 08:58 PM	#5
Wowbagger The Infinitely Prolonged Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Westchester County, NY (when not in space) Posts: 7,167	Originally Posted by The Central Scrutinizer Will there be girls there? Most likely, yes. It's too early to gauge exactly what the ratio of males to females will be, at this thing. Girls could be anywhere between 2% and 96%, so far.
	__________________ WARNING: Phrases in this post may sound meaner than they were intended to be. SkeptiCamp NYC 2009: http://www.skepticampnyc.org/ A conference on science and skepticism where *you* could be a presenter!

21st October 2009, 10:25 AM	#6
The Central Scrutinizer Penultimate Amazing Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: The White Zone Posts: 20,265	Originally Posted by Wowbagger Most likely, yes. It's too early to gauge exactly what the ratio of males to females will be, at this thing. Girls could be anywhere between 2% and 96%, so far. Will they be hot?
	__________________ "I got to play with (Michael Goudeau's balls) briefly, and they are primo quality. Heavy, soft, and pliant." - Jeff Wagg "You are always so helpful, rational, and polite." - SaulOhio http://www.stopsylvia.com

20th October 2009, 06:57 PM	#2
Jeff Corey New York Skeptic Join Date: Aug 2001 Posts: 9,408	I submitted a presentation, but it's not on your site.

21st October 2009, 12:58 PM	#7
Wowbagger The Infinitely Prolonged Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Westchester County, NY (when not in space) Posts: 7,167	Originally Posted by The Central Scrutinizer Will they be hot? For most folks, it seems most likely, though it does depend on taste and definitions of the word "hot" (and even "girl") one is using. Did you think the girls at NECSS were "hot"? It might be a crowd of similar quality, though not nearly as much quantity. Of course, fewer folks in the room means more opportunities to "get to know each other".
	__________________ WARNING: Phrases in this post may sound meaner than they were intended to be. SkeptiCamp NYC 2009: http://www.skepticampnyc.org/ A conference on science and skepticism where *you* could be a presenter!

21st October 2009, 01:46 PM	#8
The Central Scrutinizer Penultimate Amazing Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: The White Zone Posts: 20,265	Originally Posted by Wowbagger Did you think the girls at NECSS were "hot"? It might be a crowd of similar quality, though not nearly as much quantity. Of course, fewer folks in the room means more opportunities to "get to know each other". A handful. I'll require more if I am to attend this.
	__________________ "I got to play with (Michael Goudeau's balls) briefly, and they are primo quality. Heavy, soft, and pliant." - Jeff Wagg "You are always so helpful, rational, and polite." - SaulOhio http://www.stopsylvia.com

22nd October 2009, 10:39 AM	#9
Wowbagger The Infinitely Prolonged Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Westchester County, NY (when not in space) Posts: 7,167	Originally Posted by The Central Scrutinizer A handful. I'll require more if I am to attend this. Well, then I suppose that just leaves more room for those of us who would rather attend in order to expand our intellectual horizons, and be an active part of the skeptical and science-enthusiast community.
	__________________ WARNING: Phrases in this post may sound meaner than they were intended to be. SkeptiCamp NYC 2009: http://www.skepticampnyc.org/ A conference on science and skepticism where *you* could be a presenter!

22nd October 2009, 11:06 AM	#10
The Central Scrutinizer Penultimate Amazing Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: The White Zone Posts: 20,265	Originally Posted by Wowbagger Well, then I suppose that just leaves more room for those of us who would rather attend in order to expand our intellectual horizons, and be an active part of the skeptical and science-enthusiast community. I'd rather meet hot chicks.
	__________________ "I got to play with (Michael Goudeau's balls) briefly, and they are primo quality. Heavy, soft, and pliant." - Jeff Wagg "You are always so helpful, rational, and polite." - SaulOhio http://www.stopsylvia.com

22nd October 2009, 11:15 AM	#11
Kochanski Master Poster Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Anonymous Unimportant Place (not a secret Scorpion training facility for Shosuro ninjas) Posts: 2,014	I am registered I don't think I meet Scrut's hot chick criteria, but I am a chick.
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22nd October 2009, 11:36 AM	#12
The Central Scrutinizer Penultimate Amazing Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: The White Zone Posts: 20,265	I won't be making this, but I will certainly be at NECSS II, assuming there is one.
	__________________ "I got to play with (Michael Goudeau's balls) briefly, and they are primo quality. Heavy, soft, and pliant." - Jeff Wagg "You are always so helpful, rational, and polite." - SaulOhio http://www.stopsylvia.com

22nd October 2009, 12:37 PM	#13
ponderingturtle Orthogonal Vector Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Ossining NY Posts: 17,597	Originally Posted by The Central Scrutinizer Will there be girls there? My girlfriend might have a presentation to give.
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22nd October 2009, 02:54 PM	#14
Kochanski Master Poster Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Anonymous Unimportant Place (not a secret Scorpion training facility for Shosuro ninjas) Posts: 2,014	Originally Posted by ponderingturtle My girlfriend might have a presentation to give. Yay, I know she would give a very good one.
	__________________ The faith of a skeptic is always in doubt Ninja weasel courtesy of http://www.cheeseweasel.net I-con 28 - April 3 - 5, 2009 - Boldly going where no I-con has gone before - Brentwood http://www.iconsf.org/ Fight Klub - for the newest ccg experience by invitation only https://www.decipher.com/

22nd October 2009, 04:14 PM	#15
Wowbagger The Infinitely Prolonged Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Westchester County, NY (when not in space) Posts: 7,167	Originally Posted by The Central Scrutinizer I won't be making this, but I will certainly be at NECSS II, assuming there is one. Ah, good. That means more "hot chicks" for the rest of us!
	__________________ WARNING: Phrases in this post may sound meaner than they were intended to be. SkeptiCamp NYC 2009: http://www.skepticampnyc.org/ A conference on science and skepticism where *you* could be a presenter!

6th November 2009, 08:11 PM	#16
Wowbagger The Infinitely Prolonged Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Westchester County, NY (when not in space) Posts: 7,167	Tim-Tams! If anyone cares: It looks very likely that Tim-Tams will be served during SkeptiCamp NYC!
	__________________ WARNING: Phrases in this post may sound meaner than they were intended to be. SkeptiCamp NYC 2009: http://www.skepticampnyc.org/ A conference on science and skepticism where *you* could be a presenter!

11th November 2009, 08:42 PM	#17
Jeff Corey New York Skeptic Join Date: Aug 2001 Posts: 9,408	I notice you only have three proposals so far. I'm surprized.

14th November 2009, 06:38 PM	#18
Wowbagger The Infinitely Prolonged Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Westchester County, NY (when not in space) Posts: 7,167	Originally Posted by Jeff Corey I notice you only have three proposals so far. I'm surprized. Quite a few folks have told me about their proposals in person, but have been slow to submit them on the web site. I recently updated the page to describe some of them. Hopefully, more will trickle into the actual database, soon.
	__________________ WARNING: Phrases in this post may sound meaner than they were intended to be. SkeptiCamp NYC 2009: http://www.skepticampnyc.org/ A conference on science and skepticism where *you* could be a presenter!

14th November 2009, 10:49 PM	#19
The Central Scrutinizer Penultimate Amazing Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: The White Zone Posts: 20,265	Reminder: I won't be there.
	__________________ "I got to play with (Michael Goudeau's balls) briefly, and they are primo quality. Heavy, soft, and pliant." - Jeff Wagg "You are always so helpful, rational, and polite." - SaulOhio http://www.stopsylvia.com

14th November 2009, 10:56 PM	#20
SezMe Philosopher Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Santa Barbara, CA Posts: 8,787	Originally Posted by Wowbagger Tim-Tams

15th November 2009, 07:45 AM	#21
Jeff Corey New York Skeptic Join Date: Aug 2001 Posts: 9,408	Originally Posted by SezMe http://www.ilovetimtamcookies.com/

15th November 2009, 10:34 AM	#22
Wowbagger The Infinitely Prolonged Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Westchester County, NY (when not in space) Posts: 7,167	We'll also have coffee and other hot beverages, and you know what that means.... Tim Tam Slams!!!!!!! http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tim_Tam_Slam
	__________________ WARNING: Phrases in this post may sound meaner than they were intended to be. SkeptiCamp NYC 2009: http://www.skepticampnyc.org/ A conference on science and skepticism where *you* could be a presenter!