#virtualds

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SHOCKER! ("a" not "the")

Yes, this thing is still on. Yes, we are having a video chat tomorrow night, and yes, I haven't completely given up. Although, it may seem like it.

Here's the deal-ly-o. I'm quite a busy guy now, with the space robots and all, demanding more and more of my time. And yes, I still have to manage the little spawns-of-brian as well, so I really don't have much time to run down guests, come up with clever topics, or other really cool stuff for the video chat. Plus, if you haven't noticed, video chat has become a not-so-special thing now that Google+ is pimping it out for free (nyah nyah google, why are you still so limitted!?). 

Anyway, I promise I will have some time soon, and I promise to make good on some of the promises that I promised all of you, I promise. But, for now, we have a stinkin' video chat tomorrow! So cancel whatever lame thing it was you were planning, get something to drink (if you want), grab your pet, find something nerdy to show off, and let's GET OUR GAB ON!

Oh yeah, here's the link: https://connectpro30341441.adobeconnect.com/_a992328498/socialgroup20120302/ 

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Social Group - 2012 Doom Edition

Welcome to your last year on the planet. Yup, apparently we're all going out in a great big explosion of Mayan doom sometime late this year. I'm sorry, I don't know the details. It's just what I hear, and I always believe what I hear.

Anyway, since I feel it is my job to make sure your final year starts off as good as possible, I've decided to have yet another a very special video chat just for you. So make sure you come, because there will be many other doomed souls there to share in the reckless abandon that will be your last year, ever.

Here's the link, see you there [9pm ET, Friday, 1/6/2012]: http://connectpro30341441.adobeconnect.com/socialgroup20120106/

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Special Guest Tonight! 9pm ET

That's right, there IS a video chat tonight, at the usual time, 9pm ET, and yes there is going to be a very special guest. I just can't tell you who it is. Well, I could, especially now because he's confirmed that he will be able to make it, but I'd rather just tease you. I'm mean like that. I'd tell you to trust me, and that if you join the chat with us, it will be fun, but you won't, because I'm mean, and you can't trust a big meanie.

Anyway, try to figure out who's going to be there and bring some questions, or if you're really motivated, send me some suggestions for "science or fiction".

Here's the link, see you then! http://connectpro30341441.adobeconnect.com/mysteryguest20111117/

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Living Vicariously - Video Chat Tomorrow

Yes, there is a video chat tomorrow, Friday, Nov 4th! I know you're excited, I'm excited too! There's nothing that validates my reclusive anti-social life more than virtually pretending I'm doing something social when I'm really alone, with my cats and my computer. Well, anyway.

As you know, one of my favorite things about VDS is the story telling. I can't get out to all of the mega-skeptic-nerdy-social events around the country, so I do my best to get people who do attend these things to come on video chat and share their crazy stories, while we all make fun of them. (We're really crying on the inside because wished we were there)

Apparently there was a mega-skeptical event last weekend, on Halloween, in New Orleans, and from what I hear IT WAS CRAZY! So, I know at least ONE of you out there must have some great stories to tell (I'm looking at you Bob, Brian, and um ... others). So get your ass on video chat tomorrow so we can all be envious of your good times. (Or I may make you suffer by subjecting you to more cute cat pictures) 

Here's the link for tomorrow's chat: http://connectpro30341441.adobeconnect.com/socialgroup20111104/ 

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Social Group this Friday!

I know you're all super excited about special guest Maki Naro next week, but don't forget you can get your video chat fix this week as well. Our regular "Social Group" meets this Friday, October 7th, at the usual 9pm ET. See you there!

Here's the chat link: http://connectpro30341441.adobeconnect.com/socialgroup20111007/ 

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Guest Added: Maki Naro

Next Friday, October 14th, Maki Naro, from the spectacular blogs Sci-ənce and Mad Art Lab, will be joining us on video chat. Apparently, he "is an artist, incurable geek, and lover of cooking, public radio, small animals, and Blade Runner". Also, "He can hit a man from a hundred yards while riding at full gallop". Whoa! Now we're talking! Well, all I know is that he sports one of the best beards in skepticism (ahem, not *the* best, obviously).

Anyway, come hang out with him, myself, and a bunch of other people, next Friday. It'll be fun! 

Here's the link for this chat: http://connectpro30341441.adobeconnect.com/makinaro20111014/

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SGU Live Tonight!

Well it's Friday again, so you know what that means ... or well, it doesn't. Yup, there's no chat tonight. Yes, this is one of those regular Fridays that I have to spend time with those tiny little skeptics that live with me, and eat my food, and are always expecting me to do things for them (and I love it). 

Anyway, since you're not going to be hanging out with skeptics on the video chat, make sure to go listen to some of the Skeptic's Guide to the Universe's 24 hour show. I don't know if I'll be able to listen to the whole thing, but I'm going to make sure to listen tomorrow evening, right about the time when they start become delirious (I suspect it'll be quite silly). 

Don't forget! Next Friday we're having on Sara Mayhew! See you then.

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Special Guests Added: Sara Mayhew - Sept 30th

If you've been on the chat recently, you've probably met Sara Mayhew, resident of the remote outpost that is Kirkland Lake, Ontario. If you haven't met her, you should, she's brilliant, talented, AND CANADIAN! She's also a TED fellow, gave fascinating talks at TAM and Dragon*con, does this cool skeptical manga called "Legend of the Ztarr", and I believe she is currently working on a script for a sci-fi action movie based upon a dream she recently had (well, that one I might've exaggerated a bit). Unlike her usual appearances, we're actually going to give her plenty of opportunity to talk, Friday, September 30th, at 9pm ET. Join us!

Here's the link to the chat (will open ~30 minutes prior to the start time) http://connectpro30341441.adobeconnect.com/saramayhew20110930/