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Title: Shadow of a Doubt Issue: April 1999 Publisher: National Capital Area Skeptics (NCAS) Document Type: Monthly Calendar
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Title: Shadow of a Doubt
Issue: April 1999
Publisher: National Capital Area Skeptics (NCAS)
Document Type: Monthly Calendar
This issue of the NCAS monthly calendar, "Shadow of a Doubt," for April 1999, details upcoming events and announcements for members and the public.
Events and Lectures
Hypnosis: Myths and Science Talk
On Saturday, April 17, 1999, from 2:00 PM to 3:30 PM, Sean O'Neill, a Board Certified Psychotherapist, will present a talk on "Hypnosis: Myths and Science" at the Montgomery County Library - Bethesda Branch in Bethesda, Maryland. The event includes a live demonstration of hypnotism for those who wish to participate. It is open to both members and non-members with no admission charge. For more information, individuals can call the NCAS Skeptic Line at 301-587-3827.
Millennium Madness Weekend Retreat
The annual NCAS weekend retreat, themed "Millennium Madness," is scheduled for the weekend of May 8-9, 1999. The event will take place at the Sheraton Inn Conference Center in Fredericksburg, Virginia. The retreat aims to discuss the approaching new century, covering topics such as religious cults forecasting apocalyptic events, fears surrounding the Y2K bug, and entrepreneurial opportunities. The schedule includes workshop sessions on "What was the millennium like 1000 years ago?", "credulous thinking" and its prevalence, "Religious cults and the coming millennium," "Y2K and all the techno-problems of year 2000," "Marketing the new millennium," and "A skeptics response to millennium madness." A field trip to historic Fredericksburg is also planned. Registration costs $50 for one person or $90 for two, and includes workshop sessions, two continental breakfasts, one lunch, and handouts. Hotel registration at the Sheraton Inn is separate and must be made by April 23rd, mentioning the NCAS weekend for a special rate. Information on less expensive hotels in the Fredericksburg area is also provided. For further details, attendees can call NCAS at 301-587-3827 or email [email protected].
Capital Science Lectures
On Tuesday, April 20, Robert A. Weinberg from the Whitehead Institute for Biomedical Research and Massachusetts Institute of Technology will deliver a lecture on "Cancer Development and Cell Immortality." The lecture will explain how normal cells have a limited lifespan, while cancer cells can bypass this limit to proliferate indefinitely. This lecture is part of the Capital Science Lectures series and will be held at the Carnegie Institution, 1530 P Street N.W., Washington, DC. The lectures are free and open to the public, though seating is limited. For attendance details, one can call (202) 328-6988 or email Sherrill Berger at [email protected].
NCAS Business and Membership
NCAS Elections
An announcement regarding the annual NCAS elections is included, encouraging members to participate by running for a board position. Interested individuals are asked to contact NCAS before April 15th via the NCAS line (301-587-3827) or email ([email protected]).
Membership Renewal
The calendar addresses membership renewal, highlighting a new multiyear membership option designed to simplify the process and offer savings. A table details the costs for single, double, and student memberships over 1, 2, 5 years, and lifetime options. Members are advised to check their mailing labels for their renewal date. A standard one-year renewal costs $20 for an individual or $30 for a two-member household. Failure to renew may result in being dropped from membership.
Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance
The recurring themes in this issue revolve around skepticism, scientific inquiry, and critical thinking, particularly in the context of societal anxieties surrounding the millennium and the Y2K bug. The NCAS, through its calendar, promotes educational events, lectures, and discussions aimed at fostering rational responses to pseudoscience, cults, and unverified claims. The editorial stance is clearly in favor of evidence-based reasoning and critical analysis, as evidenced by the topics covered and the organization's name itself.