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Wesley’s report on Reason FestContestPrize – Autographed copy of Shelley Segal’s An Atheist AlbumThe Rules – Tell us why it’s important to be an out atheist in no more than 500 words if written or 3 minutes if it’s audio. May be submitted by email or on the voice mail line at 541-203-0666Deadline is 05/11/13Osama bin Laden killedCISPA passes the US House of Representatives againWringing a washcloth in orbitKepler finds earth like worldsAquaAdvantage Salmon nears FDA approvalFoundation Beyond Belief now has 1386 members, help them reach their goal of 2500!Boston Marathon bombingBlasphemy and islamism in TurkeyRoger Gorley (Amanda Brown’s father) arrested for refusing to leave partner’s bedsideBoy Scouts propose allowing gay kids, but not adultsMajor leagues prepare for openly gay athletesA couple’s second child dies due to reliance of faith healingPussy Riot’s Nadia Tolokonnikova denied paroleIceland gives secular organizations equal footing with other non-official groupsJay has been a skeptical activist for 15 years who serves as a co-host and producer of The Skeptics’ Guide To The Universe, a popular science podcast. Jay is also the producer and director of SGU Video Productions whose videos can be seen on the SGU YouTube channel. He also is the Director of Marketing and Technology for The New England Skeptical Society, a not for profit organization focused on promoting higher standards of education, especially in the areas of science and critical thinking. For the past 3 years, Jay has served on the board of directors for the Northeast Conference on Science and Skepticism, a yearly conference held in NYC. Jay also is a regular contributor to The Rogues Gallery, a popular science and skepticism blog.1:55:33 MUSIC – Bleak Harvest by Scott Williams (used by permission)You can find us online at www.htotw.com, follow us on Twitter @AtheistNomads, like us on Facebook, email us at [email protected], and leave us a voice mail message at (541) 203-0666.Theme music is provided by Sturdy Fred.Recorded 04/22/13 and 04/27/13 for release on 05/02/13