Posted by Floyd on Dec 16, 2012
It’s been a really upsetting week in the wake of the Sandy Hook Elementary School Shooting, so lets enjoy a delicious morsel and cheer up a bit. Let’s take a moment to remember some of the Sandy Hook Heroes. They deserve so much more. Our book, A Very Skepticon Christmas, was released to raise money for Camp Quest and the St Louis Children’s Hospital. Critical acclaim followed. Direct review quote, “Is this for real?” Yes. Anne S over at Mad Art Lab has now introduced...
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Posted by Lauren Lane on Nov 22, 2012
It’s time for Skepticon’s Sk8th SkAnnual SkeptiThanksgiving Skepticoloring Skepticontest, kids! This year you’ll need to help Carl finish preparing a Very Vegan meal for his friends, with the most creative skepti-riffic among you winning our grand prize! Carefully follow these instructions and you’ll be set on a course for a wild Skeptiventure! Obtain your parent or guardian’s permission. Be properly vaccinated and STD free-ish (there is some...
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Posted by Lauren Lane on Nov 13, 2012
Dear Everyone, Thank you so much for attending SK5 or watching the live stream! As much as we would love to relax, our job is far from over–We need your help designing Skepticon 6! Feel free to leave us a comment and tell us what you think. Love, Skepticon
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Posted by Lauren Lane on Nov 8, 2012
Hey all, The weekend is almost here! OMG! Here’s some stuff you should all check out: We’ve changed some things on the schedule. Camp Quest is looking for campers! Here is the FAQ page. Lastly, here’s some info about the livestreaming: SKEPTICON – OFFICIAL SKEPTICS’ CONVENTION OF THE INTERNET* For immediate and sensual release: Started by a bunch of college nobodies, Skepticon has become the largest free skeptics’ convention in the United...
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Posted by Lauren Lane on Nov 6, 2012
INTERNET. THIS IS AN ALL CAPS SITUATION! WE DID IT! Skepticon is fully funded for this year! Thanks to this amazing community (who raised roundabout 7,000 in three days for this event-holy crapsticks), our speakers, bloggers, and supporters for spreading the word, and the hard work of the Skeptiteam negotiating like badasses with the venue/hotel people, we have done it. This year is going to be totally LEGENDARY. And it’s all thanks to you! We want to thank this...
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Posted by Lauren Lane on Nov 4, 2012
Internet! I am back, and this time with spectacular news! We are doing so, so very well thanks to the generosity of this community. Skepticon put out the call for help and all of you answered. If I could give everyone a hug in person, I certainly would and I hope to do that as much as possible at the convention this weekend! I want to specifically thank our speakers and bloggers who stepped up to the plate and helped us spread the word. I especially want to thank JT...
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