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| New Meeting: What Is A Humanistic Education? - Announcing a new meeting for The Santa Clara County Brights Meetup Group! What: What Is A Humanistic Education? When: Thursday, June 19, 7:00 PM Where: Click the link below to find out! Who should come: Anyone i | Benjamin Wade | Jun 3, 2008 |
| Venue Change for Sunday, April 27 Meetup - | Benjamin Wade | Apr 22, 2008 |
| New Meeting: The Inquisition of Bertrand Russell - Announcing a new meeting for The Santa Clara County Brights Meetup Group! What: The Inquisition of Bertrand Russell When: Sunday, April 27, 11:00 AM Where: Click the link below to find out! Who should come: Brig | Benjamin Wade | Apr 3, 2008 |
| Reminder: Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum & Planetarium - | Rick B | Mar 20, 2008 |
| Special Events this Weekend! - | Benjamin Wade | Mar 12, 2008 |
| New Meeting: Camp Quest West House Party! - Announcing a new meeting for The Santa Clara County Brights Meetup Group! What: Camp Quest West House Party! When: Saturday, March 29, 11:00 AM Where: Click the link below to find out! Who should come: Anyone in | Benjamin Wade | Mar 6, 2008 |
| New Meeting: The Inquisition of Bertrand Russell - Announcing a new meeting for The Santa Clara County Brights Meetup Group! What: The Inquisition of Bertrand Russell When: Thursday, February 21, 7:00 PM Where: Click the link below to find out! Who should come: | Benjamin Wade | Feb 6, 2008 |
| Opportunity to Get Involved in National & International Humanism - | Benjamin Wade | Feb 1, 2008 |
| New Event: Chasing the Darwins - A Darwin Day Celebration - Announcing a new event for The Santa Clara County Brights Meetup Group! What: Chasing the Darwins - A Darwin Day Celebration When: Sunday, February 17, 4:00 PM Where: Click the link below to find out! Who should | Benjamin Wade | Jan 28, 2008 |
| Free American Humanist Association Membership for A Year - Hello Everyone, The American Humanist Association (AHA) is currently offering a free one year on-line membership. This includes access to The Humanist magazine. Check the website out at www.americanhumanist.org and checkout this excellent organization | Benjamin Wade | Jan 28, 2008 |
| Bertrand Russell's - Even in you can't make the Bertrand Russell Meetup Group dinner this evening (see our Meetup Calendar), be sure to read his chapter on "War as an Institution" currently on our Meetup site under the "Files" section. It is really knockd | Benjamin Wade | Jan 17, 2008 |
| War as an Institution - Join the Bertrand Russell Meetup Group for a lively and relevant discussion on the institution of war starting with Russell's chapter on this subject in his book "Principles of Social Reconstruction." How can you go wrong, especially when accom | Benjamin Wade | Jan 11, 2008 |
| Apologies!! - | Barrie | Jan 4, 2008 |
| FW: The universe as you have never seen it. - | Benjamin Wade | Jan 1, 2008 |
| RE: [brights-213] NOVA: Judgment day - I'm always interested. I emailed you to get answers to my questions, and that still hasn't happened. But I don't think it much matters, at this point. Bruce At 06:31 PM 12/31/2007, you wrote: >Sorry my Spelling Sucks; >What I was trying to say i | Bruce | Dec 31, 2007 |
RE: [brights-213] NOVA: Judgment day - Sorry my Spelling Sucks;
What I was trying to say is:
if you are not interested why are you Emailing me?
Rick B
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408-480-1659
[address removed]
Organizer Santa Clara Singles group
http://singles.meetup.com/199/
www.the-rickster.com
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Rick B | Dec 31, 2007 |
| RE: [brights-213] NOVA: Judgment day - Want to rephrase that into something understandable by English speakers? At 03:01 PM 12/31/2007, you wrote: >Welll All I can say if you are not interferes why are you Emailing me? | Bruce | Dec 31, 2007 |
| RE: [brights-213] NOVA: Judgment day - | Rick B | Dec 31, 2007 |
| RE: [brights-213] NOVA: Judgment day - Ten bucks is too much just for mailing a copy on loan, so it would appear that you are selling a copy. Is doing this legal? Doesn't it deprive PBS of needed income? Bruce At 02:25 PM 12/31/2007, you wrote: | Bruce | Dec 31, 2007 |
| RE: [brights-213] NOVA: Judgment day - | Rick B | Dec 31, 2007 |
| RE: [brights-213] NOVA: Judgment day - | Barrie | Dec 31, 2007 |
| NOVA: Judgment day - | Rick B | Dec 31, 2007 |
| Dinner at Gumbas & Women Who Kick Comedy Butt Benefit at Rooster T Feathers 12/19/1007 - | Rick B | Dec 16, 2007 |
| Re: [brights-213] NOVA special on ID(Intelligent Design) - On Tue, 04 Dec 2007 18:46:30 -0800, Dan Fingerman wrote: > On Mon, December 3, 2007 7:04 pm, Rick B wrote: >> Hey Guys, there is a very interesting NOVA Special Tuesday >> at 1-3PMPM On PBS station KCRB Ch 22. It is Called | Dan Fingerman | Dec 8, 2007 |
| Re: [brights-213] NOVA special on ID(Intelligent Design) - Preview not available | Johnny Sainz | Dec 5, 2007 |
| Half Moon Bay Bottle & Cork, Beach Walk and Lunch Sat Dec 8 - | Rick B | Dec 5, 2007 |
| RE: [brights-213] NOVA special on ID(Intelligent Design) - .hmmessage P { margin:0px; padding:0px } body.hmmessage { FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY:Tahoma } Does anyone know of an online source for viewing this? DVD? &n | Stephen Daly | Dec 5, 2007 |
| Re: [brights-213] NOVA special on ID(Intelligent Design) - On Mon, December 3, 2007 7:04 pm, Rick B wrote: > Hey Guys, there is a very interesting NOVA Special Tuesday > at 1-3PMPM On PBS station KCRB Ch 22. It is Called > "Judgment Day: Intelligent design on Trial." > |It is 2 hr NOVA Special that goes and | Dan Fingerman | Dec 4, 2007 |
| NOVA special on ID(Intelligent Design) - | Rick B | Dec 3, 2007 |
| Research Project of Interest - | Benjamin Wade | Dec 2, 2007 |
| Photos of our November 27th Meetup - If you have a chance, checkout the "Photos" section of our website at Meetup.com. Looks like we're having a good time and invite those that missed out to join us next time. Best wishes, Ben Wade, Organizer | Benjamin Wade | Nov 29, 2007 |
| Santa Clara Brights Show Up for Needy Bay Area Children - | Benjamin Wade | Nov 29, 2007 |
| Re: [brights-213] Rock of Ages, Ages of Rock - Preview not available | Catherine Loughman | Nov 26, 2007 |
| Gift of Reading Children's Book Drive - Brights, I trust you all had a wonderful Thanksgiving with lots to be thankful for. In the spirit of the Season, our Brights Meetup is again this year supporting The Mercury News Gift of Reading Children's Book Drive. Contributions in any amount will b | Benjamin Wade | Nov 26, 2007 |
| Rock of Ages, Ages of Rock - Preview not available | Dan Fingerman | Nov 25, 2007 |
| New Event: Game Night and Potluck - Announcing a new event for The Santa Clara County Brights Meetup Group! What: Game Night and Potluck When: Tuesday, December 25, 6:30 PM Where: Click the link below to find out! Event Description: Santa's back a | Benjamin Wade | Nov 20, 2007 |
| Re: [brights-213] New Event: Russell on Belief - Greetings, Could we ever do these meetups on a Monday or Wednesday? Unfortunately, I cannot attend on Tuesdays or Thursdays. Thanks. Annette Benjamin | Anne | Nov 19, 2007 |
| New Event: Russell on Belief - Announcing a new event for The Santa Clara County Brights Meetup Group! What: Russell on Belief When: Thursday, December 20, 7:00 PM Where: Click the link below to find out! Event Description: Join us for a disc | Benjamin Wade | Nov 19, 2007 |
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10 Tips For Dealing With James Randi - 10 Tips For Dealing With James Randi: Claim Your Million Today!
By Rob Beschizza, Gadget Lab, 26 Oct. 2007
http://blog.wired.com/gadgets/2007/10/10-tips-for-dea.html
Don't let it happen to you. Whether you're psychic or
merely a subjectivist
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Dan Fingerman | Nov 8, 2007 |
| New Event: The Good Citizen's Alphabet - Announcing a new event for The Santa Clara County Brights Meetup Group! What: The Good Citizen's Alphabet When: Thursday, November 15, 7:00 PM Where: Click the link below to find out! Event Description: This mon | Benjamin Wade | Oct 28, 2007 |
| New Event: So You Want To Read Bertrand Russell - Announcing a new event for The Santa Clara County Brights Meetup Group! What: So You Want To Read Bertrand Russell When: Thursday, October 18, 7:00 PM Where: Click the link below to find out! Event Description: | Benjamin Wade | Oct 5, 2007 |
| RE: [brights-213] Sam Harris transcript from Atheist Alliance conference - What a great speech! Lots of food for thought for our next meetup? Thanks for passing this along. :)----------------------------------------> Subject: [brights-213] Sam Harris transcript from Atheist Alliance conference> From: [address removed]> | Reina | Oct 3, 2007 |
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Sam Harris transcript from Atheist Alliance conference - Enjoy:
http://newsweek.washingtonpost.com/onfaith/sam_harris/2007/10/the_problem_with_atheism.html
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DTM :
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Dan Fingerman | Oct 3, 2007 |
| Indiana, Faced With Suit, Takes Chaplain Off Payroll - Preview not available | Dan Fingerman | Sep 28, 2007 |
| Re: [brights-213] has someone had their yahoo email account hijacked? - Yes, I did, and it probably went to the whole list. We must all use caution when cruising cyber-space. Bruce At 02:17 PM 9/28/2007, you wrote: >Did anyone else get a message from Melissa Barret in West Africa? >--- it looks >as if someone has h | Bruce | Sep 28, 2007 |
| Re: [brights-213] NY Times: Ho ho! Prisons to Restore Purged Religious Books - .........."The bureau will begin immediately to return to chapel libraries materials that were removed in | Catherine Loughman | Sep 28, 2007 |
| Re: [brights-213] has someone had their yahoo email account hijacked? - Did anyone else get a message from Melissa Barret in West Africa? --- it looks as if someone h | Catherine Loughman | Sep 28, 2007 |
| i need ur assistance right now - Hi I'm so sorry i cared not informing u before i travelled,??????, actually i wasn't opportuned bcos i have to take-off immediatly so as to meet up with the first flight cos it's all about urgent mission..... I am currently in WEST AFRICA w | Melissa Barrett | Sep 28, 2007 |
| Re: [brights-213] Atheist Alliance International Convention - Preview not available | Stephen Campbell | Sep 28, 2007 |
| Re: [brights-213] Atheist Alliance International Convention - Preview not available | Tom Nowitzky | Sep 28, 2007 |
| NY Times: Ho ho! Prisons to Restore Purged Religious Books - | Dallas Hodgson | Sep 27, 2007 |
| Atheist Alliance International Convention - Preview not available | Tom Nowitzky | Sep 25, 2007 |
| Re: [brights-213] Fwd: AAI Convention - Preview not available | Bill Horbaly | Sep 14, 2007 |
| Assistant Organizer of the Santa Clara Singles group (OFF Topic) - | Rick B | Sep 14, 2007 |
| Re: [brights-213] Re: Petition to change our meeting Location - Rick, I'm easy but don't | Stephen Campbell | Sep 14, 2007 |
| RE: [brights-213] Re: Petition to change our meeting Location - | Rick B | Sep 14, 2007 |
| Re: [brights-213] Re: Petition to change our meeting Location - Wow, you folks are getting ser | Stephen Campbell | Sep 14, 2007 |
| RE: [brights-213] Re: Petition to change our meeting Location - I'm reading these as somewhat of an outsider, since I have a night class on Tuesday nights for the next 10 weeks. But I can't help but want to help. :) Why not a simple solution like Round Table where they offer a back room for big groups? It's not | Reina | Sep 14, 2007 |
| Re: Petition to change our meeting Location - | marie | Sep 14, 2007 |
| New Meeting Place? - OK, there has been a good deal of on-line conversation recently about a new meeting place. I am open to suggestions, but need the following info from those making suggestions to seriously put a change of venue out to the membership for a vote in our Poll | Benjamin Wade | Sep 13, 2007 |
| Re: [brights-213] Petition to change our meeting Location - Sorry folks, I agree with Rick | Stephen Campbell | Sep 13, 2007 |
| Petition to change our meeting Location - | Rick B | Sep 13, 2007 |
| Better Communications Anyone? - The Ethical Culture Society of Silicon Valley (a non-theist group) is hosting a presentation on Compassionate Communication (i.e. Non-Violent Communication) by Katy Dawson, a local educator. This is powerful communications stuff for both your personal an | Benjamin Wade | Sep 13, 2007 |
| RE: [brights-213] Fwd: AAI Convention - | Dallas Hodgson | Sep 12, 2007 |
| Re: [brights-213] Fwd: AAI Convention - Preview not available | Catherine Loughman | Sep 12, 2007 |
| Fwd: AAI Convention - Preview not available | Tom Nowitzky | Sep 12, 2007 |
| RE: [brights-213] Bumper sticker "God Please Protect me from Your Followers" - On Wed, September 12, 2007 11:58 am, Reina wrote: > > I may have missed it somewhere in all these emails, but does > anyone know of any stores in the SJ area that sell some of > these clever bumper stickers? I don't know of any local stores. The o | Dan Fingerman | Sep 12, 2007 |
| RE: [brights-213] Bumper sticker "God Please Protect me from Your Followers" - Preview not available | Reina | Sep 12, 2007 |
| RE: [brights-213] Bumper sticker "God Please Protect me from Your Followers" - | Dallas Hodgson | Sep 12, 2007 |
| Re: [brights-213] Bumper sticker "God Please Protect me from Your Followers" - As far as I know, this sticker/slogan doesn't exist, but I've always wanted to make a t-shirt or bumper sticker with the following text: (\god) * bless* America That is, have the red circle with a line through it (universal symbol for "no", a | Martin | Sep 11, 2007 |
| Bumper sticker "God Please Protect me from Your Followers" - Changing the thread a bit; I have a bumper sticker from evolvefish.com that says "Flying Spaghetti Monster | Catherine Loughman | Sep 11, 2007 |
| Re: [brights-213] History was made (re: USNA oath) - Preview not available | Stephen Campbell | Sep 11, 2007 |
| Re: [brights-213] History was made (re: USNA oath) - On Tue, September 11, 2007 5:30 pm, Tom Nowitzky wrote: > > Like that bumper sticker I once saw: "God, please protect me > from your followers!" That's available in several forms (sticker, magnet, etc.) at evolvefish.com. -- DTM : | Dan Fingerman | Sep 11, 2007 |
| [brights-213] History was made (re: USNA oath) - Preview not available | Tom Nowitzky | Sep 11, 2007 |
| History was made (re: USNA oath) - Preview not available | Dallas Hodgson | Sep 11, 2007 |
| Re: [brights-213] God Fearing? - Preview not available | Stephen Campbell | Sep 11, 2007 |
| RE: [brights-213] must be god-fearing to have morals? - | Dallas Hodgson | Sep 11, 2007 |
| RE: [brights-213] God Fearing? - Preview not available | Dallas Hodgson | Sep 11, 2007 |
| Re: [brights-213] God Fearing? - Preview not available | Tom Nowitzky | Sep 11, 2007 |
| must be god-fearing to have morals? - I think it is also the reason that many people think you can't have morals if you are an atheist --- only | Catherine Loughman | Sep 11, 2007 |
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Re: [brights-213] God Fearing? - This is what the O.E.D. had to say about the word and its first use. http://dictionary.oed.com/cgi/entry/50096401?query_type=word&queryword=God-fearing&first=1&max_to_show=10&sort_type=alpha&result_place=2&search_id=93C5-LaT
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Douglas | Sep 11, 2007 |
| RE: [brights-213] God Fearing? - Thanx Dan! -----Original Message----- From: [address removed] [mailto:[address removed]] On Behalf Of Dan Fingerman Sent: Tuesday, September 11, 2007 9:07 AM To: [address removed] Subject: Re: [brights-213] God Fearing? On Tue, S | Rick B | Sep 11, 2007 |
| Re: [brights-213] God Fearing? - On Tue, September 11, 2007 7:23 am, Rick Boryczewski wrote: > > WHAT the Heck does God fearing Mean? > that you are afraid of god? > But why would someone be a afraid of god? I've generally heard "god-fearing" used to indicate respect or awe. I'm | Dan Fingerman | Sep 11, 2007 |
| God Fearing? - | Rick B | Sep 11, 2007 |
| Re: [brights-213] The Christian Taliban in the Armed Forces - I have a son away at college in the Air Force so this bothers me a lot: | Catherine Loughman | Sep 7, 2007 |
| Re: [brights-213] Church/state separation case - Hooray :) Ellen Dan Fingerman <[address removed]> wrote: Yesterday, a fed | Ellen Kim | Sep 7, 2007 |
| New Bike Group - | Rick B | Sep 7, 2007 |
| Church/state separation case - Yesterday, a federal appeals court rendered a decision in Buono v. Kempthorne, about the display of a latin cross on land owned by the federal government. Several years ago, Frank Buono sued to force the federal government to remove the cross. The c | Dan Fingerman | Sep 7, 2007 |
| Re: [brights-213] AAI Convention - Hi Tom, I would love to watch but will be out of country and won't be back until late Sept. 30th. Thanks for letting us know and opening your house. Ellen Kim Tom Nowitzky <Tom.No | Ellen Kim | Sep 6, 2007 |
| AAI Convention - Preview not available | Tom Nowitzky | Sep 6, 2007 |
| Meeting locations R us - | Rick B | Sep 4, 2007 |
| humanist movement ? - "the focus of this month's audio podcast is the international humanist youth movement..." Had you heard of a humanist youth movement, let alone an international meeting of the movement? Well, "luckily" there is such a movement in existence and recen | Peter | Sep 2, 2007 |
| Hitchens on BookTV Sunday at noon - | Paula | Sep 1, 2007 |
| Re: [brights-213] Another meeting place for consideration - On Fri, August 31, 2007 10:17 am, Stephen Campbell wrote: > > After 6PM, the parking is free across the street (unless SJ has taken > that away now). The price hike for "late night parking" downtown was effective July 1, 2007. http://www.sjdowntown | Dan Fingerman | Aug 31, 2007 |
| RE: [brights-213] Another meeting place for consideration - | Dallas Hodgson | Aug 31, 2007 |
| Re: [brights-213] Another meeting place for consideration - Preview not available | Stephen Campbell | Aug 31, 2007 |
| RE: [brights-213] Another meeting place for consideration - Preview not available | Mitchel Saadi | Aug 31, 2007 |
| Re: [brights-213] Another meeting place for consideration - | Rick B | Aug 31, 2007 |
| Re: [brights-213] Another meeting place for consideration - Heh, now you're talkin' T | Stephen Campbell | Aug 30, 2007 |
| Re: [brights-213] Another meeting place for consideration - | Bill Horbaly | Aug 30, 2007 |
