The Amazing Astronomer

Wow! That was some news I wasn't expecting...

James Randi has been the head of the James Randi Educational Foundation (JREF) for a long time, and he isn't exactly a spring chicken, so thoughts have inevitably arisen around who will take control once he isn't.

Just the other day an announcement has been made as to the new President of JREF. Randi is still around as Chairman, but he's moved over to give someone the reigns.

While there are many possible picks, I don't think I'm the only one who was surprised to hear that it was our(*) very own Bad Astronomer! Big ups to Phil for taking on this job, and it will be interesting to see how he manages the Fort Lauderdale, Florida place from his home Boulder, Colorado. That's one heck of a commute... Way to go, Phil!

(*)"Our" in the sense of "a blog I regularly read".

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