Well this thread is very cool and I haven't read the whole thing. But what I've read leads me to believe that a number of folks would be interested in the National Capital Area Skeptics. Their web site describes them as ". . .an independent nonprofit educational and scientific organization that promotes critical thinking and scientific understanding, with a focus on paranormal and fringe-science claims. NCAS is based in the Washington, Maryland, and Virginia community, where it serves as an advocate for science and reason, actively promoting the scientific method, rational inquiry, and education. NCAS is at the front lines in the battle against gullibility and fraud."They are apparently a member of the Skeptic Ring (who knew?!!!).