Denialism

Author: MarkH

  • Sometimes there is justice for alties

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    Yes, there is. This time for maker of an “all natural” penis enhancer Steve Warshak (and some family members as well) who was sentenced for 25 years! Steve Warshak, 42, founder of Berkeley Premium Nutraceuticals, also was ordered to pay $93,000 in fines. He was convicted in February on 93 counts of conspiracy, fraud and…

  • I wish we’d talked about this earlier…

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    Dr. Signout, over at, well, Signout, wrote an interesting piece the other day. It’s a piece that everyone should read and think about while they can, because you never know when you may need to think about this. One of the most dramatic procedures in any hospital is the CPR, also known as a “code…

  • Teach the (right) controversy

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    So, McCain’s picked a running mate. We don’t know much about her, but she has advocated “teaching the controversy” when it comes to Creationism. I’m sure her views will become more clear over the next several weeks, and we’ll let them speak for themselves. I’m simply interested in the idea of “teaching the controversy” (TTC).…

  • Get ready—flu season is closer than you think

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    Last year’s flu season was bad. Hopefully this year’s will be better (for us, not for the virus). The CDC is changing the recommendations a bit to improve the population’s coverage, and I’m hoping I won’t be quite as busy this winter. Last year, I provided you with weekly flu activity updates. I’ll probably do…

  • Hello? Disco Institute? Are you reading?

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    Perhaps I have delusions of grandeur, but after all, this is the (checking) 15th ranked science blog on teh intertubes. But despite my high profile, I’ve heard no responses to my challenge to the Creationism Cults. Creation “science” to this point has been based on bizarre teleologic arguments and arguments from ignorance. I was kind…

  • Mercola—still lying after all these years

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    It’s no secret that I have no respect for Joe Mercola. Every time I read one of his promotional emails or make a visit to his website, I see more fantastic claims. Usually, I don’t see blatant lies…until now…

  • A million? A MILLION??

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    Well, here at ScienceBlogs, we’re heading for another milestone. Sometime in the next few weeks, we will have our millionth comment. If the past is any guide, there will be some celebratory swag, and hopefully, mini-meet-ups. We may have a little Michigan gathering of sciblings, readers, and others who may be interested. This would likely…

  • Goodbye to old friends, and welcome new sciblings

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    First, as most ScienceBlogs readers know, Carl Zimmer of “The Loom” has moved over to Discover’s blogs. He’s a terrific science writer and you must change your feed, if you haven’t yet. Now, the Deep Sea News folks have some breaking news. As for “welcomes”, Blake Stacey, of Science after Sunclipse, has joined us, which…

  • Grand Rounds 49(4)

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    Grand Rounds is up at Rural Doctoring…get thee hence!

  • Another Open Letter to Jenny McCarthy

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    Dear Jenny, Thank you! Thankyouthankyou thank YOU! You see, my medical education had a few gaps. I was unfortunate enough to do my training during the last couple of decades, which means I never saw measles, pertussis, polio, and many other vaccine-preventable diseases. Well, last year, I saw three cases of pertussis! Sweet! And it…