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This article has recently been posted to my blog (see- http://4d-a-2012.blogspot.com). If you have any comments, analysis or critiques please send me...
technogiddo
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Dec 1, 2005
6:29 pm
8806
... Using phrases like "ever existed and ever will exist" implies that time exists, and it is possible that entities exist outside of time, whatever that...
ecarlson
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Dec 1, 2005
7:52 pm
8807
In principle I'd agree with you but when it comes to movies or TV shows, the "based ona true story" can be fun even when you know it isn't remotely true. Sort...
Michael Martin
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Dec 1, 2005
7:58 pm
8808
And of course a “true” ghost story is gonna sell more tickets and result in more rentals and purchases, so of course the movie studios are gonna hype that...
Mike Ramone
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Dec 2, 2005
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... Unless, of course, there are other universes. If Big Bang could cause one universe what is to stop another Big Bang to cause another universe or Big ...
Joe Needham
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Dec 2, 2005
2:56 am
8810
i don't disagree with you, I am just curious if, since this at one time was thought to be a true story, people still believed in the haunting even after it was...
Steven Gott
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Dec 2, 2005
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Look here http://tinyurl.com/8o9eu Regards, Joe Needham ... Knowing others is Wisdom, knowing yourself is Enlightenment. - LaoTzu ... Do NOT let them deceive...
Joe Needham
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Dec 2, 2005
3:30 am
8812
Thanks for the response, I'll try to answer you as best as possible. ... everything that exists, ... whatever ... Time, as we currently understand it, is one...
Solomon Seagal
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Dec 2, 2005
1:06 pm
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... Maybe you are, but I'm not. Most of mathematics does not assume time, and so if I want to think of entities outside of time, I can simply think of...
ecarlson
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Dec 2, 2005
3:34 pm
8814
Very interesting. For people who enjoy the beauty of the universe, the stars and galaxies are great. Here are a few pictures: ...
Lee
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Dec 2, 2005
5:32 pm
8815
Hi, As a professional astrologer, I feel I have a very subjective hand in this matter, so I need some outside advice/insight in a test I would like to conduct...
scotttheskeptic
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Dec 3, 2005
10:46 am
8816
Basically, this is a good test of astrology. Shawn Carlson's test is superior, because the personality tests were standardized and already accepted, but...
ecarlson
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Dec 3, 2005
11:14 am
8817
scotttheskeptic@... wrote ... James Randi and his JREF (James Randi Educational Foundation) is prepared to conduct a competent test. Not only that, JREF...
Walter Hecker
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Dec 3, 2005
12:48 pm
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Moin! Moin! Wasn't sure if you're German or not... or simply SERVUS!, ... anyhoo.... Good idea, Walter, however, his test of Randi's unfortunately has nothing...
scotttheskeptic
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Dec 8, 2005
2:32 pm
8819
Oh, joy! Yes, I would like to be an astrologer on the team of astrologers here in this test. I sure would feel quite embarassed if I were way off, ha ha!...
scotttheskeptic
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Dec 8, 2005
2:36 pm
8820
... As I already mentioned, you basically have to use people who are all approximately the same age. If I can make it work with my class, they will all be...
ecarlson
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Dec 8, 2005
3:05 pm
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... I'm assuming you are referring to Walter Hecker's suggestion that you apply for the Randi prize. I don't know what you are referring to when you say "his...
ecarlson
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Dec 8, 2005
3:15 pm
8822
... Yes, I am German. Do I still have an accent in my ASCII ?-) In any case, you're obviously very observant; an important trait for a good astrologer. ... ...
Walter Hecker
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Dec 8, 2005
7:55 pm
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Here is the problem: what am I testing for? That's the question. The deal here is not about sex or race or anything like that... it is purely about TIMING of...
scotttheskeptic
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Dec 9, 2005
6:15 pm
8824
You had some very good insights, I have to say. I never had thought about the "vagueness", I was merely putting out the "sketch plans". The more specific...
scotttheskeptic
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Dec 9, 2005
6:17 pm
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As I posted in a previous post, I smell a rat of some sort. Either astrologers aren't doing their job, and I'm not trying to be a dick about it and say I have...
scotttheskeptic
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Dec 9, 2005
6:21 pm
8826
scotttheskeptic ... It sure would help you in a scientific test if you educated yourself in what is termed the 'scientific method'. Once you apply scientific...
Walter Hecker
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Dec 10, 2005
1:22 am
8827
As I believe Sagan pointed out: if astrology were for real, then twins would have the same exact lives, which, of course, they don’t. ginal Message----- ...
Mike Ramone
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Dec 10, 2005
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8828
... grade it SNIP!!! I was looking for advice and feedback, sorry if I misrepresented myself on here. I wasn't lookin' for your "OK" and signature on the...
scotttheskeptic
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Dec 11, 2005
2:28 am
8829
I have never heard of twins however, that come out of the womb at the SAME exact moment in time, relative to the concept of time as we know it. Maybe a couple...
scotttheskeptic
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Dec 11, 2005
2:33 am
8830
... If astrology ALONE completely determined one's life, I think the objection that twins lead non-identical lives would be rather relevant. Similarly, if...
ecarlson
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Dec 12, 2005
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Lots of snipping here. ... I can't understand this paragraph. I think it isn't necessary for me to understand it. ... Yes, this is a good idea, though...
ecarlson
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Dec 12, 2005
3:02 pm
8832
... Yes, you should write up an outline of how the test should be done. This would probably mean the following: (1) What criteria will be use to get volunteers...
ecarlson
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Dec 12, 2005
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Hi all I have been noticing some amazing similarities between dianetics and NLP fanatics. When put in a wikipedia situation, they get self destructive. Its...
krishsingh1066
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Dec 21, 2005
10:22 am
8834
Hey, been a while. Sorry! Ya know, I'm just going to give up on this. I've been e-mailing and talking back and forth with skeptic and astrologer alike. It...
scotttheskeptic
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Dec 24, 2005
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