Do You Believe In Psychics?
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You have to wonder, though, about the power of the brain and the mind. Sure, there are a lot of charlatans out there, but the possibility that there are things which exist but we mere mortals can't perceive is intriguing to me.
Nyet, to the TV advertising idiots. Bryan is correct, we still have a lot to learn about the human brain and it's abilities.
Alright, I'll give ya that SVO (and Bry), but we know Chris is getting nervous, you can read it in the posts 
So, the question is, how do we make him un-nervous?...
So, the question is, how do we make him un-nervous?...
I woke up from a nap and I read it wrong. I read it as "Do you believe in physics".
I answered yes, but after re-reading, I have to say unsure.
I answered yes, but after re-reading, I have to say unsure.
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On a twist 
Philadelphia shuts down psychics under little-known law
(4/27/07 - PHILADELPHIA , PA) - They never saw it coming.
City inspectors shut down more than a dozen psychics, astrologers and tarot-card readers after learning about a decades-old state law that bans fortune telling for profit.
Inspectors did not make arrests or issue fines, "but they will if these people try to return to work," said Dominic E. Verdi, deputy commissioner of the city Department of Licenses and Inspections.
Verdi said the law, on the books for more than 30 years, makes fortunetelling "for gain or lucre" a third-degree misdemeanor.
Police alerted his department to the law a few days ago, Verdi said. "I was surprised," he said.
He said inspectors have closed 16 shops since Tuesday and he expected them to close more.
(Copyright 2007 by The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved.)
http://abclocal.go.com/ktrk/story?section=bizarre&id=5251022
Philadelphia shuts down psychics under little-known law
(4/27/07 - PHILADELPHIA , PA) - They never saw it coming.
City inspectors shut down more than a dozen psychics, astrologers and tarot-card readers after learning about a decades-old state law that bans fortune telling for profit.
Inspectors did not make arrests or issue fines, "but they will if these people try to return to work," said Dominic E. Verdi, deputy commissioner of the city Department of Licenses and Inspections.
Verdi said the law, on the books for more than 30 years, makes fortunetelling "for gain or lucre" a third-degree misdemeanor.
Police alerted his department to the law a few days ago, Verdi said. "I was surprised," he said.
He said inspectors have closed 16 shops since Tuesday and he expected them to close more.
(Copyright 2007 by The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved.)
http://abclocal.go.com/ktrk/story?section=bizarre&id=5251022
I believe in psychic cats! Saw one in Santa Monica a few years ago. The best stupid street act I've ever seen. And the guy handling the cat had this thick russian accent...classic.
And, for the record, I don't believe in physics. I think the universe is far more complex/twisted than we think...or maybe I've read The Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy a few too many times.
And, for the record, I don't believe in physics. I think the universe is far more complex/twisted than we think...or maybe I've read The Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy a few too many times.
RE: Psychics
Extraordinary claims require extraordinary evidence.
It should not be incumbent upon the skeptic to prove a negative. The person making the claims should have to prove the contention they make. Until then me and da Easter Bunny are gonna chill on the couch.
By the way,
Soma - if I'm not mistaken that was taken from Brave New World by Aldous Huxley, one of the few truly great works of science fiction. In the book it was a legal narcotic that sedated and induced hallucination.
Extraordinary claims require extraordinary evidence.
It should not be incumbent upon the skeptic to prove a negative. The person making the claims should have to prove the contention they make. Until then me and da Easter Bunny are gonna chill on the couch.
By the way,
Soma - if I'm not mistaken that was taken from Brave New World by Aldous Huxley, one of the few truly great works of science fiction. In the book it was a legal narcotic that sedated and induced hallucination.