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Editor's Note: This piece was original published in February 2005 after the airing of ABC News (U.S.) Primetime Live program in which Randi was invited to speak about self-proclaimed spiritual and psychic healer João Teixeira de Faria, also known as João de Deus, or John of God. During the switch to the new website, some content was archived. Since John of God is STILL actively "healing" and promoting himself, and visiting Australia later this month, we wanted to remind you that this display has been around a very long time. There are things the public should know. The following is a slightly edited version (some material no long applicable was removed). Randi.org was long overdue for a modern makeover. We've streamlined things to provide an easier-to-read site with regular new content and direct access to the most requested information (such as the Million Dollar Challenge). Watch for new articles on critical thinking education, skeptical activism, investigations, commentary and news. Visit SWIFT every day for surprises and new voices. Content links will also be available via the Twitter feed @jref and our Facebook page.
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Latest JREF News Written by James Randi Thursday, 04 September 2014 14:21 As you now know, there are major changes taking place at the JREF. We've been successful in our mission as an educational resource, but for some time we have felt that we could be doing more to make a difference, especially with regards to cultivating a new generation of critical thinkers. So, our prime focus for the future will be to build our educational content, and to develop more and greater opportunities to promote critical thinking in the classroom. I also want to reassure you that, never fear, the Million Dollar Challenge lives on! And, in exciting news, we are beginning to plan TAM 2015 -- our 13th! JREF Fellow and long-time volunteer Ray Hall has agreed to be the Program Chair for the next summer's meeting. Ray says to expect a full agenda of scientific skepticism, critical thinking, Sunday Papers, informative and inspirational talks, new insights, the warmth and family of the TAM community, and all the usual magic that is The Amazing Meeting. Los Angeles Office Closed
Latest JREF News Written by JREFAdmin Monday, 01 September 2014 14:13 In order to achieve cost-savings and greater efficiency, the Los Angeles office of the JREF has closed effective September 1, 2014. All operations have been moved to Falls Church, Virginia. DJ Grothe is no longer with the JREF. James Randi has taken over as acting President. This restructuring is part of an enhanced educational agenda aimed at inspiring an investigative spirit in a new generation of critical thinkers by engaging children and their parents, as well as educators and the general public, in how to think about the many extraordinary claims we hear every day. Contact the JREF at: James Randi Educational Foundation 2941 Fairview Park Drive, Suite 105 Falls Church, VA 22042 JREF@Randi.Org | SubscribeMillion Dollar ChallengeJREF Authors> James Randi is a retired stage magician and scientific skeptic best known for his challenges to paranormal claims and pseudoscience. Randi is the founder of the James Randi Educational Foundation.
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