Astronomy

Playa Del Rey, CA (Vocus) October 7, 2010

Michael Horn, the U.S. media representative for Swiss UFO contactee, Billy Meier, will bring his multi-media presentations to schools, colleges and universities beginning in 2011. They will feature the still irreproducible physical evidence in the case, such as Meier?s stunningly clear UFO photos, films and video, sound recordings and metal samples.

Horn will report on the scientific analysis and authentication of the evidence, presented to investigators in the late 1970s, long before home computers, PhotoShop and digital effects, as well as on additional comments from scientific experts.

Higher Standard of Proof

In addition to the physical evidence, Horn will present what he refers to as an even higher standard of proof, Meier?s voluminous body of specific scientific information verifiably published by him from months to decades before ?official discovery?. Horn says that this evidence is ?absolutely ironclad? and that it will stand up to the highest level of scrutiny and legal challenge.

According to Horn, ?All previous UFO information, such as Roswell, the Air Force sightings, China, etc., is basically anecdotal and, while entertaining, is without any real, hard evidence. You can think of it as ?UFOs 101?. The Meier case is overflowing with hard evidence, which is why I refer to it as the ?Graduate Level Course?. And when you are educated about it you?ll wonder why you never heard about it before. I?ll discuss the answer to that too.?

Academic Environment

Horn says that he is far more interested in presenting the information in an academic environment than anywhere else. ?Basically, UFO-oriented events amount to preaching to the choir. I much prefer facing an auditorium full of inquisitive critical thinkers, students and teachers who will ask the tough questions. I especially welcome science, astronomy and physics professors and students, as they are already involved in legitimate scientific studies. If the Meier UFO contacts are authentic, if he?s really been meeting with extraterrestrial human beings for almost 70 years, it?s clearly the most important story in all of human history. I intend to let the information, and my 31 years of research into it clearly establish that such is indeed the case.?

Please contact Michael Horn to arrange a presentation.

Presentations by Michael Horn include:

Ontario Science Center, Canada

ASPE Conference, New Mexico

Metropole Hilton, London?

NEXUS Conference, Australia

Meta Center, New York City

University of Alberta, Canada

University of Calgary, Canada

University of, Victoria, B.C.

NEXUS Conference, Amsterdam

Conscious Living Expo, Los Angeles

National UFO Conference, Hollywood

Shift Conference, Arizona

IUFOC, Laughlin

Night Search World Forum, Memphis

AUFORN, Australia

Art Institute of Los Angeles

New Life Expo, San Francisco

Bay Area UFO Conference, Santa Clara

Dolphins and ET Civilizations, Hawaii

Bodhi Tree Bookstore, Los Angeles

First Friends Fellowship Hall, Los Angeles

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Arlington, Texas (Vocus) October 7, 2010

?Seize the day? and take the Mensa Admission Test. Mensa Testing Day is Oct. 16, 2010 and everyone is invited to Carpe Mensa and learn about the organization. Over 200 test sessions will be given across the country, and anyone who scores in the top two percent on the admission test will be invited to join the high IQ society.

The test fee is $ 40, and a photo ID is required. Test takers should arrive 30 minutes prior for registration. The exam is open to anyone ages 14 and older; parental permission is required for anyone age 14 to 17 years old. Some chapters will also be testing at other times in October. For more information about Mensa Testing Day in your area, visit http://www.us.mensa.org/MTD.

?Mensa gives people an opportunity to network with like-minded individuals and meet people from all walks of life by providing different forums and social events in each Mensa chapter,? says Elissa Rudolph, Chair of American Mensa. ?If a person qualifies for membership, he or she can participate in interesting, delightful, and fun events, share through scholarship and community service, and interact with individuals who have some of the same special interests that they do. Mensa Testing Day gives potential members the chance to experience what American Mensa is all about.?

American Mensa is the organization open to anyone who scores in the top two percent on an accepted, standardized intelligence test. The organization has more than 57,000 members in the United States and more than 110,000 members around the world. Members of Mensa attend local and national events, join special interest groups such as astronomy, games, and philosophy, and help out in their communities through various projects. For more information about Mensa, or to apply for membership, visit http://www.us.mensa.org or call (800) 66-MENSA.

Monica Hatley

817-607-0060 ext. 5542

monicah(at)americanmensa(dot)org

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(PRWeb UK) October 7, 2010

The half term is almost here and there are loads of spooktacular events happening all across the country to entertain your little horrors. This half term holiday the only thing you need to fear is Halloween Night! Find some fiendishly fun activities at http://www.enjoyengland.com/halloween.

If you fancy something a bit different, why not visit the sites of England?s Myths and Legends?

Take the hassle out of half term by visiting http://www.enjoyengland.com/halfterm, to discover what event and family activities are taking place around the country during half term.

This October, Enjoy England the consumer facing brand of VisitEngland is helping parents find some fun activities to keep the kids occupied during their holiday from school. In England there is an amazing variety of attractions and events for families and children of all ages. The holiday may be a break for the kids but you?ll have your work cut out for you trying to entertain them throughout the week. However, keeping them busy doesn?t have to be difficult.

Half Term Ideas

Walk? well? sleep on the wild side at London Zoo at the BedBUGS sleepover from 23 – 24 Oct. 8-11 year olds can spend the night next to spiders, beetles or tamarins, but don’t worry they’re all safely behind glass.

Hubble, bubble, toil and trouble, get to Seven Stories, the Centre for Children’s Books in Newcastle upon Tyne on the double! Creep along this half term and dress to impress, think ghouls and goblins, pirates and witches for a week of weird and wonderful Creepy Creativities!

Have a close encounter with Snakes, Bats and Spiders at Chester Zoo. With over 7000 animals and 500 species, Chester Zoo is the largest zoological garden in the UK. http://www.chesterzoo.org

Not for the faint hearted! Hybrid X, comes to Magna Science Adventure Centre, Rotherham. A high energy and high impact scare entertainment experience taking you through the laboratory complex of the Dominions Genetic Modification and Research facility. With over 30 live actors and a host of special effects, Hybrid X will assault all of your senses as you make your way through over 1000 feet of dark twisting corridor space and the nightmare world that awaits you.

Take the test to see if you?ve got what it takes to be an astronaut at the National Space Centre, Leicestershire. Launch yourself into the future at the National Space Centre, the UK’s largest attraction dedicated to Space Science and astronomy.

Take part in making some art at the Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery. From Halloween decoration to jewellery, join in with the fun activities at BMAG. Face painting, storytelling and craft workshops, workshops and activities take place everyday during the holiday. http://www.bmag.org.uk

Enter the land of Boggles, Twiggles and Thorny Crocklebogs at Bewilderwood, Norfolk, a huge forest of family fun and outdoor adventure. Treehouses, zip wires, jungle bridges, boat trips, marsh walks and really yummy food! Take part in the Snagglefang’s Spooky Spectacular, dress up to scare, make masks and lanterns and join the lantern parade.

Have a Whizz-Popping time at The Roald Dahl Museum and Story Centre, Buckinghamshire. There are loads of scrumptious activities to get involved in. Chocolate decorating, Matilda Musical workshop, make Crackling Classroom Finger Puppets, help the head chef make Swiggles of Sweeties and Story time with the Grand High Witch. http://www.roalddahlmuseum.org/

View the Eden Project from a whole new perspective from the Rainforest Biome cliff face. Make the most of Halloweden, attend the Little Monsters Ball and enjoy the Eden ice rink at the Skate and Scream experience.

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Lost Pines, TX (PRWEB) October 20, 2010

Hyatt Regency Lost Pines Resort and Spa has been ranked #18 in the top 50 list for the U.S. and Canada in the recently published Travel + Leisure magazine’s 2010 list of the “World’s Top Family Hotels and Cruises.” The family-friendly Austin hotel and resort, located between Austin and Bastrop is one of only four Texas properties that were selected for inclusion on this prestigious list. Of the Texas properties that were chosen, Hyatt Regency Lost Pines claimed the top spot and is the only one from the Central Texas region.

“We are very pleased and honored to have been selected for this recognition. I am especially thankful to all of our associates whose effort and commitment have made this possible,” stated Steve Dewire, general manager, Hyatt Regency Lost Pines Resort and Spa. “It has been our goal to create an environment that sincerely welcomes all of our guests with authentic hospitality while offering an extensive variety of entertainment, recreation and nature-based activities that engage guests of all ages.” Dewire added. “We are also fortunate to have the town of Bastrop as our neighbor and community partner. The town, named one of the 2010 Dozen Distinctive Destinations by the National Trust for Historic Preservation, extends a warm welcome that en-hances the guest experience.”

The Austin, Texas hotel and resort claims a beautiful and secluded location on the banks of the Colorado River that appeals to fam-ilies who find the property naturally conducive to exploration, discovery and learning. The resort has integrated local and regional history, flora and fauna education, astronomy and even do-mesticated livestock into its programming. Stargazing on the driving range at Wolfdancer gives a breathtaking glimpse at the expansive Texas nighttime sky. The “Be Kind to Texas Animals” program introduces guests of all ages to Texas wildlife such as the American Alligator, a box turtle, and a non-venomous snake in hands-on education sessions. The resort’s mascots, Julius and Caesar (two Percheron draft horses) and their sidekicks, T-Bone and RibEye (two and a half year old longhorn steers) are among the resort’s most popular attractions. Julius and Caesar provide guests with a tour of the property via a giant red wagon while T-Bone and RibEye entertain guests through meet and greets throughout the resort. The longhorns have been saddle-broken and will gladly allow guests to sit on their backs for some truly memorable family photos.

Hyatt Regency Lost Pines also offers championship golf, adult and youth spas, horseback riding, archery, and skeet shooting. A partnership with McKinney Roughs Nature Park also provides guests the opportunity to kayak, river raft, zip line, climb a rock wall or hike 16 miles of trails connecting the resort and the park. Camp Hyatt provides an enter-taining option for children between three and twelve years of age with supervised games, indoor and outdoor activities, and nature-based crafts. There are also many options for fun in the sun and water at the Crooked River water park with its 1,000-foot flowing river pool, an activity pool, two story water slide, beach, splash pad, adult pool, whirlpools and poolside bar and grill.

About Hyatt Regency Lost Pines

Situated along the banks of the Lower Colorado River just outside Austin, Texas, Hyatt Regency Lost Pines Resort and Spa features 491 guest rooms, more than 60,000 square feet of indoor meeting space and over 230,000 square feet of outdoor function space including a pavilion and amphitheater. The resort offers guests a true, luxurious wilderness escape located on over 400 acres of diverse Texas terrain adjoining the 1,100-acre McKinney Roughs Nature Park. Ameni-ties include Wolfdancer (an Arthur Hills designed 18-hole golf course), Spa Django, Wild Hare Youth Spa and Renegade Trailhead equestrian facility. In addition to golf and horseback riding, guests may enjoy floating down the Crooked River, hiking along 16 miles of trails, kayaking and rafting on the Colorado River and a nightly roasting of s’mores at one of the outdoor fire pits. The resort features weekly live music and boasts seven on-site dining options offering everything from a light snack to a fine dining experience. For reservations or information contact Hyatt Regency Lost Pines Resort and Spa at 512-308-1234 or visit us at http://lostpines.hyatt.com/ .

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Los Angeles, CA (PRWEB) October 20, 2010

This week, as fans across the world venture into their local comic shops for their weekly superhero fix, they will discover that one of the greatest comic book talents of all time, Stan Lee is back!

Anyone who keeps up with entertainment news will tell you that Stan Lee is a busy man. From cameos in the latest superhero movies based on his creations, like Iron Man 2 and a much-lauded appearance on The Big Bang Theory, to multiple ventures across the media landscape, Stan Lee is an unstoppable creative force. But for most of the last decade he has been noticeably absent in the print medium he helped pioneer: comic books.

The debut of Stan Lee’s Soldier Zero #1 this Wednesday in comic shops across the globe looks to change that. During a press conference at Comic-Con this past summer, Stan Lee and his company POW! Entertainment in conjunction with rising comic book publisher BOOM! Studios revealed the characters, series and creative teams for three new superhero titles they are publishing this fall. ?All three titles feature classic Stan Lee storytelling brought to the contemporary times as Stan Lee partners with some of the best writing talent in the business.?

Teaming up with BBC TV’s Doctor Who scribe, Paul Cornell, Soldier Zero is the first of these three titles and is hitting stores today. ?The series features?a wheelchair-bound astronomy teacher who finds himself in a freak accident that bonds him with an alien weapon of war.

The second title, The Traveler,has Lee teaming with Mark Waid, known for authoring one of the bestselling graphic novels of all time KINGDOM COME, this coming November.?The Traveler stars a mysterious new superhero with time-traveling powers battling the Split-Second Men, super-powered assassins from the future.?

The third hero debuting in December is Starborn, which sees Stan partnering with New York Times bestselling author Chris Roberson. ?Starborn is a regular guy who discovers he’s the heir to an intergalactic empire, putting him the center of a war between five alien races.?

Playing up Stan Lee’s absence from the comic book racket, this past spring POW! Entertainment and BOOM! Studios launched a viral ?marketing campaign announcing “Stan’s Back,” running ?”Stan’s Back” banner ads that linked back to http://www.stansback.com, which was a site that only had the “Stan’s Back” logo and nothing else. Utilizing Stan Lee’s iconic signature, the viral marketing campaign lead to a week’s worth of frenzied speculation, with comic fans all over the internet trying to figure out what could the “Stan’s Back” teaser campaign meant with the campaign garnering over 4 million views on the ‘net.

Stan Lee’s Soldier Zero #1 hitting store shelves today is the culmination of a year-long project for Stan Lee. ?For comic book fans it’s a banner event, the legendary Stan Lee is back to the medium he helped pioneer!

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(PRWEB) October 28, 2010

Logicom has launched its first connected PND under the Mappy brand, with MyLive Traffic?, full Coyote speed radar services and a catalogue of other applications.

First distributed in Auchan, the devices will also be available at Boulanger, Carrefour, Casino, Cdiscount, Pixmania and rueducommerce retail channels by the end of October.

On sale today for ?199, the device offers real-time traffic information from NAVTEQ, real-time speed camera information from Coyote Systems, parking availability from Oumegarer, business listings from PagesJaunes (as well as PageBlanches personal listings) and worldwide weather data from CustomWeather.

However, since the PND is built on the MCT2.0 Open Telematics OS from Mobile Devices, more applications can be added later.

“Demonstrating that the PND is an open platform for services was very important in the strategy of this launch? said Maryl?ne Ozon, spokeswoman for Logicom.

Cyril Zeller, VP of Sales and Marketing at Mobile Devices, commented: ?This latest connected PND launch shows the way to a future where all connected PNDs will be based on an open OS, enabling them to add services on the go. Currently, Mobile Devices? solution is the only viable environment to make that happen.?

Despite being ?100 cheaper than its direct competitors, the Ulti 590 packs in more unique features.

Mappy?s new connected PND comes with Mobile Devices? MyLive Traffic?, which enables live, personal route calculation and traffic jam alerts. The service uses NAVTEQ?s live and historical traffic data feeds in the route calculation. It then alerts the driver if an event takes place on his route.

The Mappy Ulti 590 also includes:

????The full PageJaune and PagesBlances services, with access to a daily updated database of 5.2 million professionals and 25 million individuals in France.
????Access to Oumegarer, the only parking database in France to have indexed more than 90% of the car parks – some with tariff info, reservation systems, car size info and live availability data.
????CustomWeather services, giving motorists access to the latest weather information to help them plan for any hazardous driving conditions, including snow, sleet, freezing rain, fog, and high winds. The data includes current visibility updated every 30 minutes, detailed 48-hour weather forecasts as well as extended 7-day forecasts and astronomy reports.

Built on the Open Telematics OS form, Mobile Devices enables the PND to be open to other third party applications and ensures that each service is integrated perfectly with the navigation function and the other applications. As a result, a route calculation with live traffic information can be initiated from a Yellow Pages search result.

Mobile Devices delivers a leading open telematics OS and its SDK for a wide range of devices and solutions targeting both the consumer and fleet markets and enabling a marketplace for telematics services. Mobile Devices is also a leading provider of next generation connected navigation devices, smart displays, dongles and black boxes, all running through a single open telematics OS and cloud-based gateway solution. (http://www.mobile-devices.fr)

Mappy PNDs are the result of an exclusive partnership between Mappy and Logicom. Logicom, created in 1994, is a specialist in the field of consumer electronics and, more particularly, in telecommunication terminals. Logicom has supplied France T?l?com since 1998, and has been selected by Sanyo to become its exclusive distributor of audio-visual products in France.

LG-Nortel, a joint venture between LG Electronics and Nortel, has used Logicom?s distribution network since 2005, and Logicom has distributed Mappy PNDs through various retail brands and channels since 2008.

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(PRWeb UK) October 31, 2010

This month it was announced that Google has joined forces with online astronomy site Slooh to create a brand new layer for Google Earth that will allow users to explore outer space from the comfort of their home computer. Tourists who?ve taken holidays to the Canary Islands may not realise that the islands are home to several research facilities, and industry experts see this new collaboration between Google and Slooh leading to more interest in holidays to the Canary Islands.

Simon Cooper, CEO of leading online travel agent On the Beach, says: ?The skies above the Canary Islands are protected by the government from unnecessary light pollution, and the islands? position of 28? northern latitude means that that they offer superb views of all the constellations of the northern hemisphere, and some of the southern hemisphere all year round.?

While Canary Islands breaks, such as holidays in Gran Canaria have traditionally been seen as a prime holiday destination for sun, sea and sandy beaches, it may come as a surprise to some people to hear that the islands also have a home to some of the biggest and most powerful telescopes in the world. With telescopes such as the Gran Telescopio Canarias, which was opened last year, and holds the title of the world?s largest single-aperture optical telescope, the Canary Islands are gathering a new reputation for astronomy holidays.

Cooper says: ?Many holiday companies and local businesses have cottoned onto the fact that tourists are coming to the Canary Islands to watch the skies instead of getting a sun tan, so it?s unsurprising that number of speciality shops and tours have been set up over the past few years that aim to educate and allow tourists to experience stargazing holidays. With the wealth of activities the Canary Islands offer, our advice is to make use of our OntheBeach travel guides travel guides before departing to get the absolute most out of your holiday.?

For further information please contact press(at)onthebeach(dot)co(dot)uk

About On the Beach:

Founded in 1995, On the Beach is one of the UK?s leading online travel agencies carrying over 500,000 passengers every year (ABTA K0813). On the Beach provides value for money flights and hotels in the world?s most popular beach holiday destinations. On the Beach provides consumers with a huge selection of travel products, from 50 million available seats, more than 30,000 hotels around the world, insurance and in-resort transfer partners. Customers can book online at http://www.onthebeach.co.uk or by calling the UK call centre on 0870 606 07 08.

As the expert provider of DIY beach holidays to the UK market, On the Beach is so confident of its industry leading position, it offers a market leading price match guarantee for its customers. On the Beach will refund the difference if a lower price is found for the same product on any UK website*.

*Offer applies to exact product match

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Aurora, CO (Vocus) November 9, 2010

Web entrepreneur Patricia Quinlan is pleased to announce the publication of her brand-new website, AmericanTelescopes.com. Launched in August, the web business was developed to provide online shoppers with a distinct selection of telescopes. This wide collection includes models for beginners and hobbyist stargazers as well as models for intermediate and advanced astronomers; they even have styles to accommodate children.

?All of my life I?ve loved looking at the moon,? Quinlan said. ?As I child I would lay in bed and look at the moon and, now as an adult, I still enjoy gazing up at the brilliant glow.?

At AmericanTelescopes.com shoppers are invited to browse an exciting collection of telescopes manufactured by two premium brands, Bushnell and Tasco. Choose from the standard model ? the Tasco Spacestation 60AZ Refractor telescope ? priced at $ 79.95 to the super-deluxe advanced model ? the Bushnell Northstar 100mm Maksutove ? priced at $ 741.95. A variety of other telescopes with varying levels of complexity fall in between these prices to accommodate all experience levels and budgets.

?Nothing compares to the enchanting beauty of the night?s sky, far away from the big city lights,? Quinlan said. ?I remember the nights I went camping in the country and stared up at the sky in awe.?

The website also sells telescopes that are perfectly suited for children. Check out the Tasco 49TN Refractor telescope, which is currently on sale for $ 35.95. This model features a 19-piece microscope kit with assorted examination slides, preparation tools and sample slides. It?s a beautiful land and sky-viewing telescope for young and curious minds. Shoppers may also choose from a variety of accessories such as lens cleaning systems, radio flashlights and more.

To learn more about the specific products available at AmericanTelescopes.com, visit the site?s newly formulated business blog, http://www.AmericanTelescopesBlog.com. This social platform will also provide basic information about the features and functionality of these telescopes as well as general information about astronomy.

About the Company:

AmericanTelescopes.com ? a division of PEQUIN LLC ? is owned and operated by web entrepreneur Patricia Quinlan.

Patricia Quinlan

http://www.AmericanTelescopes.com

(877) 315-1314

iePlexus, Inc.

http://www.iePlexus.com

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Dassel, MN (PRWEB) November 15, 2010

JM Cremp?s Adventure Store for Boys launches online and catalog store in fall 2010 stocking hundreds of products and great gift ideas especially for active and adventurous young boys.

JM Cremp’s Adventures for Boys was created by a father of five boys, Jay Asplin, who felt a calling to provide a unique opportunity for young boys (and the young at heart) to experience traditional boyhood as it once was by making adventure and exploration something that happens naturally?turning any day into a lifetime of treasured memories. Although getting boys back to basics was at the forefront of the birth of his idea, Asplin also wanted to create a vehicle for parents to begin to understand and appreciate God?s unique design for their young boys, in turn, helping them raise their sons to be godly men.

Asplin explains his personal mission, ?There came a time in my life when I had an awful realization that I was not a good father and I wasn?t raising my sons to become godly men. I was going through the motions of fatherhood, but it was a distant priority in my life. In many ways, this store sprouted from my own failures and my desire to change who I was as a father. Through the process of learning how to be a better father, I also realized that boys have an innate desire for adventure. Whether that means a hunting trip with dad, reading a great book, collecting coins, camping or just playing around in kids military clothing?all of these little adventures play a big part in his journey to manhood.?

JM Cremp?s products encourage strong relationships between parents and the extraordinary boys in their lives! There is no denying that boys are unique! They play differently, they think differently, and they learn and develop differently. Boyhood adventures are certainly an important part of their transition into becoming a man. So, JM Cremp?s helps by making it easy to create some of those great adventures. One of its major goals is to provide resources to support parents in finding activities that will help build those connections. From books, to projects such as building birdhouses, to outdoor activities like hunting and fishing and everything in-between?JM Cremp?s offers a little bit of everything. In addition, there is a great selection of products and activities that the entire family can enjoy together?such as coin collecting, teaching kids about money, games, camping gear and more.

JM Cremp?s has an ongoing review process, evaluating products for both quality and value. One of its top priorities is to provide boys with tools and ideas that will allow them to grow into godly men by offering products that foster the spirit of adventurous boyhood. In fact, as part of its internal review process, it has several adventurous young boys review new products right alongside the executives. If an A-Okay comes from them, then the company feels confident in passing along those products to its customers.

Check out http://www.JMCremps.com to see its complete line up and to receive a money-saving offer.

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Arlington, TX (Vocus) November 16, 2010

November is National Alzheimer?s Awareness Month, and for every Mensa Home Test sold this month, $ 5 will be donated by American Mensa to Alzheimer?s research. Research shows that keeping a mentally active mind may lower the risk of Alzheimer?s, so Mensa is doing its part to keep minds busy and contribute to the study of this fatal brain disorder by inviting you to take the Home Test.

In addition to giving you an indication of your potential as a qualifying member of Mensa, the home test is also a great exercise for your mind! Online or print versions of the home test are available for $ 18. The Mensa Home Tests are for those who are 14 years of age or older. To purchase the home test, or for more information, log on to http://www.us.mensa.org/mht.

?Studies show that involving yourself in intellectual activities and making strong, social connections are possible ways to lower your risk of Alzheimer?s, and American Mensa offers both,? said Elissa Rudolph, Chair of American Mensa. ?Providing a social connection with mentally stimulating conversations and activities is a large part of what Mensa is about. By supporting Alzheimer?s Awareness Month, we?re taking another step toward helping prevent this horrible disease.?

The 2010 Alzheimer?s Disease Facts and Figures from the Alzheimer?s Association explains that an estimated 5.3 million people have Alzheimer?s, and it is the seventh leading cause of death in the United States. For more information about Alzheimer?s disease or National Alzheimer?s Awareness Month, log on to http://www.alz.org.

American Mensa is the organization open to anyone who scores in the top two percent on an accepted, standardized intelligence test. The organization has more than 57,000 members in the United States and more than 110,000 members around the world. Members of Mensa attend local and national events, join special interest groups such as astronomy, games, and philosophy, and help out in their communities through various projects. For more information about Mensa, or to apply for membership, visit http://www.us.mensa.org or call (800) 66-MENSA.

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