Monthly Archives: February 2009

by | February 12, 2009

Special Court that Heard the Autism Omnibus Says that Measles Vaccine Is Not Associated with Neurological Damage: Some Detail from the Rulings

Special Court that Heard the Autism Omnibus Says that Measles Vaccine Is Not Associated with Neurological Damage. Some quotations from the rulings in the cases of Cedillo, Hazlehurst and Snyder. Some interesting insights into the petitioners attempts to prevent Professor Stephen Bustin’s damning and authoritative testimony concerning the laboratory at the heart of the flawed research produced by Dr Andrew Wakefield. Continue reading →

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by | February 12, 2009

The Daily Record on Holford’s “Online Guide To Complete Health And Happiness”

The Daily Record have learned nothing from their previous gaffe in which they allowed an IONista to dispense erroneous information about food. Not content with that previous free advertising for Patrick Holford’s subscription service, they now argue that YOU can … Continue reading →

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by | February 12, 2009

Social Media Strategies for Employers and Organisations: Suggestions for LBC and Global Radio

We strongly recommend that LBC and Global Radio should consider the useful United States Air Force blog assessment chart that provides guidance on how to react to blog posts. It is essential that old media such as radio should embrace the new realities of social media and accept such tools as part of their essential strategic tool-kit. Continue reading →

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by | February 11, 2009

LBC and Global Radio, Currently London’s Biggest Sulk?

Dr Ben Goldacre has received a complaint from LBC and Global Radio that Jeni Barnett has received a volume of unpleasant email. We are sorry to hear that as many Bad Science bloggers will know how that feels from experience. Nonetheless, some of this might have been avoided if LBC and Global Radio had been more savvy in their handling of the issue and more ready to engage with the topic of what had irritated so many people. Continue reading →

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by | February 10, 2009

Jeni Barnett, LBC and Global Radio, MMR Segment 7 Jan 2009 and the Ben Goldacre Coverage: Part 2

Dr Ben Goldacre v. Jeni Barnett, LBC Radio and Global Radio in re: the MMR Vaccine Segment of Jeni’s show on 7 Jan 2009. Part 2 of the list of blogs and mainstream media outlets that are covering the story. Continue reading →

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by | February 10, 2009

Jeni Barnett and the Missing Blog Posts About MMR Segment on LBC Radio

Jeni Barnett and LBC Radio, you might wish there to be an EMP to remove all traces of this sad and sorry incident concerning the ill-conceived MMR segment and the kerfuffle with Dr Ben Goldacre but that isn’t going to happen. Deleting blog posts will not help you mend fences. Continue reading →

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by | February 10, 2009

Supporting Ben Goldacre: Could Stephen Fry Be More of a Mensch?

Stephen Fry and tweeted and commented in support of Ben Goldacre. Fry is a mensch. Continue reading →

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by | February 9, 2009

David Aaronovitch Calls for A Class Action Against Stupidity (Well, LBC Radio and Jeni Barnett, We’re Editorialising)

David Aaronovitch of The Times is on the side of Ben Goldacre in his dispute with LBC Radio about the Jeni Barnett MMR Segment. He semi-seriously calls for a class against LBC for permitting a presenter to inflict her preposterous prejudices on her listeners, to the detriment of someone else’s kids. Continue reading →

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by | February 9, 2009

Jeni Barnett. Has The Streisand Effect Taught You and LBC Radio Nothing?

Jeni Barnett and LBC Radio compound her mistakes of recent days (who knew that was possible) and delete comments from her blog posts. Except, on the internet, nothing ever really disappears. Continue reading →

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by | February 9, 2009

Vote for Tim Minchin and Dara O’Briain as Your Whimsy Takes You – Please. Go Do It Now.

Tim Minchin, Bad Science poet, author and performer of Storm, is up for several Chortle Awards. Please vote for him. Or for Dara O’ Briain. Continue reading →

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