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Post by Mr. Jon Donnis on Nov 21, 2007 16:59:42 GMT
We can only hope
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Post by Meercat on Nov 21, 2007 18:28:51 GMT
Is anyone in the process of producing an article for this or should i do one?
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Post by bobdezon on Nov 21, 2007 18:42:18 GMT
no idea dave?
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Post by Meercat on Nov 21, 2007 18:48:57 GMT
Right... I'll get started on it then....
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Post by hotchic on Nov 21, 2007 18:51:01 GMT
I received this email from Wiltshire Trading Standards: Thank you for your complaint concerning the above lady based in our area. This has been referred to me by Wiltshire Police. I have looked at the Wiltshire Times and Ms Knowland's website. As you are aware, Trading Standards enforces the Cancer Act and is able to take action where such claims are made. I have however been unable to find any claims on the website or in the newspaper relating to this specifically so I can only assume Ms Knowland has removed such claims. Unfortunately Trading Standards currently has little powers in relation to the other claims made by Ms Knowland. However we are currently waiting for the implementation of the Consumer Protection from Unfair Trading Regulations 2007 (hopefully April 2008) which will give us more powers to deal with people making false claims. I understand that any offences under these Regulations will be strict liability and it will be for the peson making the claims to prove they are not false. I am sorry that we are not currently in a position to take further action. Please do not hesitate to contact me if you would like to discuss this further. ... and have sent her Dippy's screen shot of the unaltered site. Quick thinking, Dippy! And let's hope new consumer protection legislation will make life harder for crackpots like Nina Knowland... Nice reply though!
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Post by bobdezon on Nov 21, 2007 19:00:23 GMT
Right... I'll get started on it then.... and Ill put the kettle on then
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Post by Meercat on Nov 21, 2007 19:05:51 GMT
Right... I'll get started on it then.... and Ill put the kettle on then I doubt it'll suit you Bob, but each to their own I suppose....
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Post by bobdezon on Nov 21, 2007 19:37:46 GMT
it fits me perfectly, the spout is rather comfortable thank you very much (its a big kettle)
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Post by Meercat on Nov 21, 2007 19:40:08 GMT
it fits me perfectly, the spout is rather comfortable thank you very much (its a big kettle) Yes.. I heard you had a Tea Urn in your kitchen.....
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Post by bobdezon on Nov 21, 2007 19:58:35 GMT
if kitchen is a euphemism for arse, then you are quite correct. tea making and all its associated paraphernalia is erotic to a thirsty man
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Post by julia on Nov 21, 2007 21:24:51 GMT
I did offer to write a piece, but frankly I've got such a stack of books to review for another site I'd better get cracking before the publishers send me a bill for them...
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Post by hellyp on Nov 22, 2007 10:13:17 GMT
On a side note, as far as 'Counselling Skills Module 1 and Counselling Skills Module 2' are concerned, this means nothing whatsoever.
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Post by Dippy on Nov 22, 2007 11:00:49 GMT
Samuel Hahnemann, the man who brought Homeopathy into being. He found that the diluted substances retained the ability to cause symptoms, thus making them safe to use. Furthermore, by diluting time and time again, and by vibrating the solution each time, the diluted substance seemed to actually gain in power. This guy certainly has a lot to answer to. Shame he is still not around to see the harm he does! Who can forget the tragic story of Dutch entertainer Sylvia Millecam. 'The Dutch actress Sylvia Millecam was one of those unfortunate cancer patients who trusted the claims made by providers of alternative cures for cancer. She refused conventional treatment and opted to use dozens of different alternative treatments - anything from faith healing to salt therapy. She died only two years later of cancer that could well have been curable. This case alarmed the Dutch authorities who have reported six of her "alternative" practitioners to the prosecution services and are calling for a change in the law regulating such practices. Cancer patients want to believe in anyone who offers hope and so are vulnerable to misleading claims.’
Professor Edzard Ernst
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Post by Dippy on Nov 22, 2007 11:41:56 GMT
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Post by julia on Nov 23, 2007 18:10:31 GMT
The latest news is that now Knowland has removed the "cancer" claim there is nothing the Trading Standards people can do. But at least we know that she thinks bad publicity from Badpsychics is worth taking notice of.
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Post by Mr. Jon Donnis on Nov 23, 2007 18:54:59 GMT
She obviously has spies on here thats for sure
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Post by bobdezon on Nov 23, 2007 19:11:18 GMT
Good, they can inform her about the article about her on the main page
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