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1996-1997 Season

	Organized Creationism William Oliver, PhD Professor of Chemistry, Northern Kentucky University	14 Sept 1996
Bill has followed creationist activities for years. He will address recent trends re: the Institute for Creation Research in San Diego, CA and Answers in Genesis in Florence KY.

	Argumentative Errors Richard McGrath, STD Professor of Theology, Thomas More College	12 Oct 1996
Like everyone, skeptics sometimes frame shoddy arguments. This can weaken our case in the eyes of the general public. Dick will help enhance the rigor of our arguments.

	Dowsing Wayne Pryor, PhD Professor of Geology, University of Cincinnati	9 Nov 1996
In January 1996, Smithsonian magazine ran a surprisingly credulous article on dowsing. Wayne has had a professional interest in the topic for years. Join us for a skeptic's view and a hands-on demo!

	Edgar Cayce, Pseudo-Scientist Joseph Gastright, EdD President, Association for Rational Thought	14 Dec 1996
The famous "sleeping prophet" contacted the Akashi Record to make his readings. How did he manage to stumble on so much terrible pseudo-science?

	Urban Legends Roy Auerbach, PhD Vice-President, Association for Rational Thought	11 Jan 1997
The Choking Doberman, The Relative's Cadaver, Mickey Mouse Acid, and the P&G Trademark -- we've all heard the tales. Roy will review some classics and trends among Urban Legends.

	Race / Evolution Anthony Perzigian PhD Professor of Anthropology, University of Cincinnati	8 Feb 1997
Much pseudo-science has arisen around issues of race and evolution. Watch our newsletter, Cincinnati Skeptic, for details on which issues Tony will address.

	The Shroud of Turin Richard McGrath, STD Professor of Theology, Thomas More College	8 March 1997
The Shroud of Turin makes headlines regularly. Continuing his theme of Argumentative Errors, Dick will help us sort wheat from chaff in current skeptical arguments refuting the authenticity of the Shroud.

	Medical Quackery Richard Bath, MD Cincinnati, OH	12 April 1997
Dubious alternatives to accepted medical practice abound. Watch our newsletter, Cincinnati Skeptic, for Dick's choice of current "favorites."

	Update on Therapeutic / Healing Touch Joseph Gastright, EdD President, Association for Rational Thought	10 May 1997
Joe will report on his continuing investigation. He'll take a further look at the literature and will detail who's teaching Therapeutic Touch to whom in the tri-state.

	Viruses: Hard Drive Menace or Virtual Rumor? Andrew Jergens Mathematician and Software Engineer	14 June 1997
What you think may not be so. Andrew will present information on viruses and how they are sometimes percieved as a looming threat to your home or work computer. Viruses do exist, but they are not nearly as common as sometimes claimed.

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