Shuffling Off to Buffalo

By jrosenhouse on February 19, 2007.

Just a reminder that this Saturday, February 24th, I will be speaking at the Center for Inquiry in Amherst, NY. The festivities start at 3:00 with a screening of Inherit the Wind, Then, after a dinner break, I will be speaking at 6:00. More information can be obtained by contacting Barry Karr at (716) 636-4869 Ext 217, or by email at bkarr@centerforinquiry.net. Hope to see everyone there!

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Hopefully when Prof. Rosenhouse returns, he will have something to say about Conservapedia, particularly relative to its inane mathematical entries.

Hugger a two-armed bandit

BUFFALO, New York: She's a 90kg-plus hugging machine, but her affection comes with a price. Police are warning men about the "Hugging Bandit", who embraces men coming out of downtown bars, but leaves them wallet-less.
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Dozens of men say they have been victims of the hugger. Police say others are too embarrassed to admit it.
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"She doesn't just go up to you and hug you," said Detective Sergeant Tom Donovan.
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"She actually grabs men, tries to talk them into something more, and then goes their wallet."
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Again, a very interesting and enjoyable talk at CFI yesterday.

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