The Committee for the Scientific Investigation of Claims of the Paranormal [CSICOP] will conduct a conference on the New Age: A Scientific Evaluation 4-6 November 1988 at the Hyatt Regency O'Hare Hotel near the Chicago O'Hare Airport. Topics will include: **Channeling **Crystal Healing **The Shirley MacLaine Phenomenon **Cryptozoology **Graphology **Psychics and the Legal System **Media Responsibility **UFO Abductions Douglas Hofstadter, distinguished author, educator, and computer scientist will deliver the keynote address: "Musings on the Elusive Nature of Common Sense and Evidence." Complimentary transport from airport to hotel. For accomodations: HYATT REGENCY O'HARE 9300 WEST BRYN MAWR AVE ROSEMONT IL 60018 312-696-9000 or 800-228-9000. Mention the conference for special rates. Basic conference registration fee $85. Saturday lunceon: $17.50. Awards banquet: $ 29.50 VISA, MasterCard or check in US funds. For furthur conference information or direct registration, contact: MARY ROSE HAYS, CSICOP OFFICE CENTRAL PARK STATION PO BOX 229 BUFFALO NY 14215-0229. 716-834-3222. Journalists contact Barry Karr at the same address. ------Posted by: Scaramouche: CIS: 72145,164 STC: ST7475 Friendly hackers, please download and pass on to interested people.