Monthly Archives: January 2011
One Year On & What Has Happened to Jim McCormick?
It has been one year since the BBC Newsnight broadcast and the arrest of Jim McCormick on the grounds of fraud. Tonight the BBC plans to broadcast a follow-up to this story. As I write, I am under embargo not … Continue reading
Filed under In the News
Powerband Gives Little Wrist Action
A month or two back I received a package from Australia from Richard Saunders who wanted to send me something. Now if you know Richard, then you know there is always a little twinkle in his eye most of the … Continue reading
Filed under In the News, supernatural
Bouncing, Trampling & Jumping Over Babies
Who wouldn’t want a healthy bouncy baby? Well this Muslim ritual in India makes sure that you get one. Those crazy Muslims…. Hold on. It turns out that Christians can be pretty loopy as well. Baby jumping (El Colacho) is a … Continue reading
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Scientology Silent Births
I get many requests to comment and interview so I was not surprised by an enquiry from Cord Jefferson who is culture editor on GOOD, a cool magazine produced out of Los Angeles. He asked me about whether there was … Continue reading
Filed under In the News
Who is Banksy?
Bristol is a great city which in recent years has become somewhat of a cultural mecca for modern music and art. On my way back to my country retreat I pass this amusing Banksy mural which is across from the … Continue reading
Filed under General Thoughts
Atheist Bible
I just found out that the British philosopher, AC Grayling has written an alternative good book that is due to be published in April this year. According to the blurb on Amazon,”The Good Book” offers a thoughtful, non-religious alternative to … Continue reading
Filed under atheism, In the News
