Is This Good Evidence For Homeopathy?
Pigs, a spray with nothing much in it, some statistics, and a headache for skeptics.
Updated: 2010-01-24 Views: 109
What Skeptics Really Believe
Mike Adams, the "Heath Ranger", writes about what Skeptics believe. I've been wondering about that, being a skeptic myself, and I'm glad someone was around to clarify my beliefs for me. Because I sure wouldn't have noticed them on my own.
Updated: 2010-01-24 Views: 103
Boots Homeopathy Watch
Boots, the high street chemist, had an embarassing experience with the UK Government recently. What lessons have they learned?
Updated: 2009-12-13 Views: 191
Podcast List
Since I now have a much longer commute to work, I needed some extra stuff to listen to on the way to and from work. I found this with some entertaining and informative podcasts. Here are some links.
Updated: 2009-12-11 Views: 1641
CNHC Progress Reports for Q3 2009
I obtained the CNHC's progress reports to the Department of Health under the Freedom of Information Act. There are some interesting things inside...
Updated: 2009-11-29 Views: 363
The iGoogle UK tab debacle
In November 2009, Google finally removed the workarounds allowing users to customise the positioning of tabs in iGoogle (UK version). The subsequent explosion of anger seems overblown. Is it?
Updated: 2009-11-18 Views: 156
Safety and Efficacy at the CNHC
The Complementary and Natural Healthcare Council (CNHC) is the UK Government's attempt to regulate "alternative therapy". But it does not even require evidence that certified treatments are safe, or actually work.
Updated: 2009-06-12 Views: 668
ASUS UK Windows Refund Policy
I want to buy an Eee Box B202 with Linux, but it's not available in the UK. Can I get a refund on the Windows XP license that comes with the UK version of the computer? Let's find out.
Updated: 2009-02-02 Views: 747
Naming Anonymous Blog Comments
Many message boards and blogs don't require commenters to register, often calling them just "Anonymous". Conversations between several anonymous users are difficult to follow and annoying. So why not just make up names for them?
Updated: 2008-12-11 Views: 631
Using the LM3S811 Evaluation Board under Linux
This article details the steps I took to get Luminary Micro's LM3S811 Evaluation Board running under Kubuntu Linux 6.06. (Updated for 7.04, 7.10)
Updated: 2007-11-04 Views: 12050