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Gammidgy's Blog: Aussie anti-vaccination group loses charitable status
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Things that make me say yuck and wow. Mostly wow. Friday, 15 October 2010. Aussie anti-vaccination group loses charitable status. Oh, this is good. Of all the peddlers of fraudulent, bogus and dangerous healthcare advice, it's the anti-vaccinationists that stir me most to anger. Of the anti-vaxxers, few deserve censure more than the AVN and its head, Meryl Dorey. If you can, read the account by Dana's parents. Their fortitude is remarkable. Within days, the Toni and David McCaffery were confronting the A...
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Gammidgy's Blog: Libel Reform mass blog
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Things that make me say yuck and wow. Mostly wow. Wednesday, 10 November 2010. Libel Reform mass blog. I have to be very careful who I criticise on this blog. I'm not wealthy and the English libels laws are currently so skewed in favour of rich litigants that, were I to be sued by someone I had offended, I would not be able to defend myself. Even if I were in the right, even if I were highlighting a major danger to public safety, I could be very swifly silenced. I don't think that's right. You can read m...
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Gammidgy's Blog: Happy Birthday, Albert
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Things that make me say yuck and wow. Mostly wow. Monday, 14 March 2011. Happy Birthday, Albert. Albert Einstein was born 132 years ago today, in Ulm in the then German Empire. He has been a hero of mine since I was a child and my admiration for him, as a physicist, philosopher and humanist, grows with each new quote that I read. Apparently some religious people try to claim Einstein as one of their own, misrepresenting his views in the process. Certainly this example. HT to Shaun Usher, Letters of Note.
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Our Friends
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Philosophy in the Pub. Is a group based in Chesham, and is an intelligent, friendly, beer loving group that discusses topics of interest to skeptics (and anyone else for that matter! We have plenty of crossover members, and Philosophy in the Pub on tour has made occasional takeovers of Wycombe Skeptics evenings! You can find out more on their Facebook page http:/ www.facebook.com/groups/Philosophyinthepub/. Find out more at http:/ www.chilternhumanists.org.uk/. Reading Skeptics in the Pub. Is a congregat...
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Gammidgy's Blog: Letter to Trading Standards re BioFirm Danish Detox Plan
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Things that make me say yuck and wow. Mostly wow. Monday, 18 October 2010. Letter to Trading Standards re BioFirm Danish Detox Plan. I wish to complain about the sale of "BioFirm Danish Detox Plan" by Boots UK Ltd. Specifically, I am concerned by the marketing claim that this product "is a gentle, yet effective formula, containing herbs which naturally supports the body’s own internal processes of elimination and detoxification.". The marketing of such detox products may also be hazardous to health. ...
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Gammidgy's Blog: February 2011
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Things that make me say yuck and wow. Mostly wow. Thursday, 10 February 2011. Skeptics In The Pub comes to Reading. If you live in or around Berkshire and you like your science, you're going to like this. Next Tuesday, 15th February, we are launching a new monthly event in Reading. I'm very excited. Skeptics In The Pub. Is an opportunity for people who are interested in science, scepticism, rationalism and critical thinking to socialise and to discuss matters of interest. The meetings are free. The evide...
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Gammidgy's Blog: March 2011
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Things that make me say yuck and wow. Mostly wow. Monday, 21 March 2011. Where next for Reading Skeptics? In which I try not to become Martin Bryce. If you live in or around Berkshire, this is for you. I gave a little speech at the Reading Skeptics in the Pub social last Tuesday night, the main thrust of which I'll reproduce here. Earlier, we now have two regular events for skeptics in Reading:. Reading Skeptics In The Pub host a different guest speaker each month at Copa. Around and about Berkshire rece...
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John Breakwell's blog | So I don't forget what I've done :-) | Page 2
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John Breakwell's blog. So I don't forget what I've done :-). Newer posts →. July 16, 2015. As part of the 30 years anniversary for the central library in Reading, they held a Summer Quiz tonight. 4 to get in which, as usual, paid for booze and prizes. Sadly, I was driving so stuck to the apple juice. Samantha wanted to go but not alone so I was volunteered to attend too. Was pleased to be recruited by an existing table of four to make a real powerhouse of knowledge. Reading Geek Night–July 2015. 8211; bu...
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Skeptics In The Pub | Berkshire Skeptics Society
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Promoting science, critical thinking and evidence-based policy. Skeptics In The Pub. Skeptics In The Pub. Talks and lectures by prominent writers and thinkers. There is no need to book and admission is free, although we do invite donations of 2- 3 to cover our expenses. These meetings are usually at 7:30pm on the third Monday of each month at RYND. But arrangements do vary. Check. For dates and details of upcoming talks. Fundies, knights & artificial Ukranian schoolboys. Dear Greens ….
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