Cincinnati Skeptic (Association for Rational Thought)

The October 1991 issue of The Ohio Valley Skeptics News announces the formation of the organization, dedicated to encouraging critical thinking and investigating paranormal claims.

Cincinnati Skeptic - Vol 01 No 02 - 1991

The Ohio Valley Skeptics (OVS) is a new organization dedicated to encouraging critical thinking about paranormal and fringe science claims. The newsletter, dated October 22, 1991,

Cincinnati Skeptic - Vol 01 No 03 - 1991

The Ohio Valley Skeptics (OVS) is a new organization promoting critical thinking and scientific investigation of paranormal claims. The November 1991 meeting featured a presentatio

Cincinnati Skeptic - Vol 01 No 04 - 1991

The Association for Rational Thought (formerly Ohio Valley Skeptics) aims to promote clear thinking and scientific investigation of paranormal claims. The December 1991 meeting fea

Cincinnati Skeptic - Vol 01 No 05 - 1992

This issue of The Association For Rational Thought News (Vol. 1, No. 5, February 1992) announces upcoming meetings and a membership drive. A significant portion is dedicated to a d

Cincinnati Skeptic - Vol 01 No 06 - 1992

This issue of The Association For Rational Thought News (March 1992) details the organization's mission to promote rational thought and scientific investigation of paranormal claim

Cincinnati Skeptic - Vol 01 No 07 - 1992

The April 1992 issue of The Association For Rational Thought News introduces ART as an organization promoting clear thinking and scientific investigation of paranormal claims. It a

Cincinnati Skeptic - Vol 02 No 01 - 1992

The October 1992 issue of The Association for Rational Thought News introduces the organization's mission to encourage clear, rational thinking and investigate paranormal claims sc

Cincinnati Skeptic - Vol 02 No 02 - 1993

This issue of The Association For Rational Thought News features Joe Gastright's investigation into a family experiencing alleged paranormal activity, which he attributes to psycho

Cincinnati Skeptic - Vol 02 No 03 - 1993

The April 1993 issue of The Association For Rational Thought News details the organization's commitment to rational evaluation of fringe science and paranormal claims. It announces

Cincinnati Skeptic - Vol 02 No 04 - 1993

This issue of The Association For Rational Thought News (June 1993) features a talk by Roy Auerbach on identifying 'quack science' by its characteristics: 'Think Big,' 'Think Diffi

Cincinnati Skeptic - Vol 03 No 01 - 1993

This issue of The Association For Rational Thought News (October 1993) introduces the organization's mission to promote rational evaluation of fringe claims. It highlights an upcom

Cincinnati Skeptic - Vol 03 No 02 - 1993

This issue of The Association for Rational Thought News focuses on promoting rational evaluation of paranormal claims. It introduces 'Skeptical Blurbs,' a service to counter media

Cincinnati Skeptic - Vol 03 No 03 - 1994

This issue of The Association For Rational Thought News focuses on promoting rational evaluation of paranormal and fringe science claims. It introduces 'Skeptical Blurbs,' a projec

Cincinnati Skeptic - Vol 03 No 04 - 1994

This issue of A.R.T. News focuses on critical evaluation of fringe claims. It includes an announcement for A.R.T.'s annual meeting and election, and a call for articles. Features c

Cincinnati Skeptic - Vol 04 No 01 - 1994

This issue of Cincinnati Skeptic features a report on a study published in Psychological Bulletin that supports the existence of psychic powers, using the ganzfeld method. It also

Cincinnati Skeptic - Vol 04 No 02 - 1994

This issue of Cincinnati Skeptic features Joe Gastright discussing the history of pseudoscience, and Joel Senter explaining propaganda techniques. The CSICOP conference is reviewed

Cincinnati Skeptic - Vol 04 No 04 - 1995

1995

This issue of Cincinnati Skeptic features reviews of several books, including 'The Broken Circle' which details a racially motivated murder in Farmington, New Mexico, and the subse

Cincinnati Skeptic - Vol 05 No 01 - 1995

1995

This issue of Cincinnati Skeptic focuses heavily on False Memory Syndrome, with Bob Contadino explaining how it arises from therapist-patient interaction and can lead to false accu

Cincinnati Skeptic - Vol 05 No 05 - 1996

This issue of the Cincinnati Skeptic explores the boundaries between new science and pseudoscience, featuring a talk by Wolf Roder on theories rejected by peers but later vindicate

Cincinnati Skeptic - Vol 06 No 01 - 1996

This issue of Cincinnati Skeptic covers the CSICOP's 20th annual Congress, themed 'Science in the Age of (Mis)Information,' where speakers criticized media sensationalism of parano

Cincinnati Skeptic - Vol 06 No 02 - 1996

This issue of Cincinnati Skeptic addresses the threat of creationism in the Tri-State Region, with a focus on the 'Answers in Genesis' organization's plans to build a museum. It fe

Cincinnati Skeptic - Vol 06 No 03 - 1996

This issue of Cincinnati Skeptic focuses on improving skeptical arguments, with a report on Dick McGrath's presentation. It includes book reviews of Carl Sagan's 'The Demon-Haunted

Cincinnati Skeptic - Vol 06 No 04 - 1996-1997

This issue of Cincinnati Skeptic explores dowsing from a geologist's perspective, questioning its scientific validity. It also presents a humorous, data-driven analysis of the logi

Cincinnati Skeptic - Vol 06 No 07 - 1997

1997

This issue of Cincinnati Skeptic features a discussion on the Shroud of Turin, with Professor Dick McGrath presenting a skeptical yet open-minded view, noting the lack of definitiv

Cincinnati Skeptic - Vol 08 No 01 - 1998

This issue of the Cincinnati Skeptic covers a range of skeptical topics, including a lecture by Joe Nickell on his investigations into paranormal claims and a discussion on the par

Cincinnati Skeptic - Vol 08 No 02 - 1998

This issue of Cincinnati Skeptic covers critical thinking as an essential skill, exploring its historical development and modern application. It delves into the 'Hollow Earth' theo

Cincinnati Skeptic - Vol 08 No 03 - 1998

This issue of the Cincinnati Skeptic delves into various skeptical investigations and critiques. Fred Carroll reveals his elaborate hoax involving fabricated UFO sightings in Middl

Cincinnati Skeptic - Vol 08 No 04 - 1998-1999

This issue of Cincinnati Skeptic delves into the controversial topic of bio-magnetism, questioning its efficacy as a health treatment and highlighting the significant spending on a

Cincinnati Skeptic - Vol 08 No 05 - 1999

This issue of Cincinnati Skeptic delves into the relationship between religious belief and scientific literacy, presenting research that suggests a correlation between higher educa

Cincinnati Skeptic - Vol 08 No 07 - 1999

This issue of Cincinnati Skeptic delves into various topics from a skeptical viewpoint. It examines pseudoscience in the high-end hi-fi market, questioning the efficacy of expensiv

Cincinnati Skeptic - Vol 09 No 01 - 1999

This issue of the Cincinnati Skeptic covers topics such as Feng Shui, its origins and modern applications, and the scientific concept of the Aether, questioning its validity in lig

Cincinnati Skeptic - Vol 09 No 02 - 1999

This issue of Cincinnati Skeptic examines the Shroud of Turin, presenting evidence that sindonology is a pseudoscience driven by religious belief and that the shroud is likely a 14

Cincinnati Skeptic - Vol 09 No 03 - 1999-2000

This issue of the Cincinnati Skeptic features articles on consumer fraud by a lawyer-magician, an investigation into Halloween traditions and beliefs in ghosts, a review of Alex He

Cincinnati Skeptic - Vol 09 No 04 - 2000

This issue of Cincinnati Skeptic covers a range of topics including the "Intelligent Design" movement, Dr. Randall Mills' controversial 'hydrino' theory, the history of UFO promote

Cincinnati Skeptic - Vol 09 No 05 - 2000

This issue of the Cincinnati Skeptic delves into various pseudoscientific topics and historical cases. It features a discussion on the Reichenbach Affair and the concept of the 'Od

Cincinnati Skeptic - Vol 09 No 06 - 2000

This issue of Cincinnati Skeptic explores various topics including UFO investigations, the historical origins of Tarot cards, and the development of alternative medicine in the 19t

Cincinnati Skeptic - Vol 10 No 01 - 2000

This issue of Cincinnati Skeptic covers the nature and status of social sciences, contrasting them with natural sciences. It details the fraudulent practices of accreditation mills

Cincinnati Skeptic - Vol 10 No 02 - 2000

This issue of Cincinnati Skeptic features an article on Gene Kritsky's simplified explanation of Darwin's 'Origin of Species,' highlighting Darwin's arguments against creationism a

Cincinnati Skeptic - Vol 10 No 03 - 2000-2001

This issue of the Cincinnati Skeptic covers the first annual 'Superstition Bash' organized by ART and FIG, an event aimed at debunking superstitions. It also features a discussion

Cincinnati Skeptic - Vol 10 No 04 - 2001

This issue of Cincinnati Skeptic delves into various topics from a rational perspective. It examines the Newark 'Holy Stones' incident, concluding they were a fraud likely perpetra

Cincinnati Skeptic - Vol 10 No 05 - 2001

This issue of Cincinnati Skeptic features articles debunking pseudoscientific claims, including the efficacy of Feng Shui, the mysteries of the Piri Reis Map, and the health risks

Cincinnati Skeptic - Vol 10 No 06 - 2001

This issue of the Cincinnati Skeptic features an article on the limitations of standardized testing in measuring school performance, a report from a CSICOP local group representati

Cincinnati Skeptic - Vol 11 No 01 - 2001

This issue of the Cincinnati Skeptic newsletter covers the June meeting at Big Bone Lick State Park, highlighting its paleontological significance and historical neglect. It includ

Cincinnati Skeptic - Vol 11 No 03 - 2001-2002

This issue of the Cincinnati Skeptic newsletter covers various topics including the historical origins of Halloween, the skeptical views of Oliver Wendell Holmes Sr., the mysteriou

Cincinnati Skeptic - Vol 11 No 04 - 2002

This issue of Cincinnati Skeptic covers a range of topics including the Reverend Mendle Adams' discussion on evolution within the church, William J. Tyznick's critique of nonsensic

Cincinnati Skeptic - Vol 11 No 05 - 2002

This issue of the Cincinnati Skeptic features discussions on vaccine safety, including concerns about DPT and MMR vaccines and their alleged links to neurological issues and autism

Cincinnati Skeptic - Vol 11 No 06 - 2002

The June/July 2002 issue of Cincinnati Skeptic features discussions on urban legends, including their study and spread, and the debate surrounding 'intelligent design' in Ohio's sc

Cincinnati Skeptic - Vol 12 No 01 - 2002

This issue of the Cincinnati Skeptic covers a variety of topics including a report on the Association for Rational Thought's annual activities, a discussion of beer myths and tasti

Cincinnati Skeptic - Vol 12 No 02 - 2002

This issue of Cincinnati Skeptic features Jim Moseley discussing his UFO investigations, emphasizing the human element over the phenomena. Reviews cover Richard Klein's theory on h

Cincinnati Skeptic - Vol 12 No 03 - 2002-2003