Merged [Ed] Get involved detecting the ade 651 detector / Jim McCormick arrested

While we wait for the sentencing of Bolton, which we understand is delayed until late August or possible early September because he appears to be trying to play a game of claiming he is suffering from PTSD and or other psychological problems (perhaps as a result of seeing his money from the GT200 fraud melt away?), there are still various loose ends to be followed and tied up.

Not least to see the end of the use of the various devices in Iraq, Mexico, Thailand, Kenya and probably elsewhere. Hopefully as a consequence of that, we may see prosecution in those countries of officials who were bribed as part of the procurement process.

Also, we are hoping for more investigation and revelations of UK Government/MOD/Royal Engineers support for Bolton, and hopefully for the appropriate head rolling.

As a side issue, the use of dowsers as defence 'expert' witnesses at the trial of Bolton has brought their extreme woo World to our attention. The two witnesses concerned were Grahame Gardner (now re-named Grahame Fairiesatthebottomofthegardner) President of the British Society of Dowsers, and Geoffrey Crockford (or more accurately, <SNIP>), a self styled 'professional' dowser.

I have previously linked to a report by Crockford which was used at the Bolton trial by the prosecution to highlight just what a load of old cobblers dowsing really is. This is where he and others dowsed a place called Rendelsham Forest, and 'confirmed' the crash landing of a GILF (Galactic Intelligent Life Form) spacecraft. Here is that link again for your enjoyment:

http://biolocation.com/Biolocation%20survey%20of%20Rendelsham%20Forest%20UFO%20site.pdf

Do feel free to let Mr Crockford know how much you admire his work, and just how much you respect his decision to act as a defence witness for Bolton. After all, it was very brave of him to open himself up to ridicule, and to try to defend the indefensible with absolutely zero evidence.

You may also 'enjoy' checking out the British Society of Dowsers and Mr Grahame Gardner, to see just how rational and sensible they are too. For a flavour of their beliefs and tendencies, I can recommend the following:

http://www.britishdowsers.org/pdf/International%20Dowsing%20Day%205th%20May%202012%20websitevs1.pdf

Perhaps of more concern however, is the claim of some of these delightful loons to be able to use dowsing for diagnosing and treating illness, putting them potentially in the same bracket as the 'psychic' surgeons, and other peddlars of dangerous pseudo medicine.

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Dubious Dick said:
... You may also 'enjoy' checking out the British Society of Dowsers and Mr Grahame Gardner, to see just how rational and sensible they are too. For a flavour of their beliefs and tendencies, I can recommend the following:

http://www.britishdowsers.org/pdf/International%20Dowsing%20Day%205th%20May%202012%20websitevs1.pdf
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Priceless! it could almost be a spoof; interesting how they turn failures, inconsistencies, and contradictions into reinforcements of their belief...
 
How do they test if their sticks can dowse for GILF? Do they dowse in some places where there are no galactic life forms, and other places where there are galactic life forms, and see if their dowsing sticks get it right?

Oh, I forgot, they do not test it, they just know the sticks work …


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steenkh said:
How do they test if their sticks can dowse for GILF? Do they dowse in some places where there are no galactic life forms, and other places where there are galactic life forms, and see if their dowsing sticks get it right?

Oh, I forgot, they do not test it, they just know the sticks work …
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People are odd.

I had an intriguing chat with a work colleague a few weeks ago. He brought up dowsing and I scoffed. He then admitted that a dowser's knowledge of the environment he was "dowsing" was probably the the main driver for success, and even knew and understood the ideometer affect.

Yet after he debunked all the premises of dowsing to me he finished the discussion with, "But there's probably something to it."

People will believe despite that belief flying in the face of their own knowledge.
 
Thought some of you may be interested in this.

THE MEXICAN CONNECTION
The following academic paper was brought to my attention by a good friend of the campaign. At his request I will only identify him as our main man in Germany.

'Expertise side-lined: science, fraud and bogus molecular detectors in the Mexican ‘War on Drugs’

by Luis Reyes-Galindo

The paper presents a summarised chronology of the controversy surrounding the use of fraudulent handheld molecular detectors in Mexico, as well as the responses to the controversy from three critical sectors: the Mexican media, the different government branches and national scientific institutions. The paper also includes interview material with the most prominent critics and of the molecular detectors in Mexico and compares the voices of ‘scientific activists’ with the institutional responses. Finally, an analysis of all these different responses to the controversy is made, along with a short discussion of the relevance for expertise studies, as well as a critique of the application of existing expertise frameworks in developing country contexts such as Mexico’s.'

For the full paper please see:

LINK

Due to the academic constraints of a lack of primary sources, the paper does not cover the issue of bribery and corruption by the sellers and buyers of the fake 'detectors'. An issue which we will return to in the future.

We look forward to further work by Luis on this issue, and we hope that this paper, and other efforts by the likes of Andres Tonini, will finally bring an end to the use of the useless 'detectors' in Mexico and elsewhere.
 
Dubious Dick said:
THE MEXICAN CONNECTION
The following academic paper was brought to my attention by a good friend of the campaign. At his request I will only identify him as our main man in Germany.

'Expertise side-lined: science, fraud and bogus molecular detectors in the Mexican ‘War on Drugs’
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Excellent article, and a bit depressing, despite the limited successes in 'outing' the frauds. There seems to be a fatal mix of the personal conviction of dowsers with the financial incentives of massive fraud & corruption. Tough combination to tackle.
 
dlorde said:
I see Gary Bolton has been jailed for 7 years for fraud!

Great news.
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Just came here to tell you all but dlorde beat me to it.

Shame it wasn't more. I am not sure why the difference between the 7 for Bolton and the 10 for McCormick, as essentially the same crime. Still not bad, as long as they get his money now in a Proceeds of Crime case.

Am working on pushing for compensation claims from victims e.g. in Thailand and Mexico, to help rub it in.

Still more to come out regarding the support he received from UK Trade and Industry, Defence Export Sales Organisation, Defence Manufacturers Association (now ADS) , Royal Engineers Export Support Team (REEST). Hopefully some heads will roll so that the lessons are well and truly learned.
 
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Just came here to tell you all but dlorde beat me to it.
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Sorry 'bout that - I got all excited :blush:

Still more to come out regarding the support he received from UK Trade and Industry, Defence Export Sales Organisation, Defence Manufacturers Association (now ADS) , Royal Engineers Export Support Team (REEST). Hopefully some heads will roll so that the lessons are well and truly learned.
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It would be nice, but do you really think it's likely?
 
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Sorry 'bout that - I got all excited :blush:

No apologies necessary! Glad to see the news being spread about!


It would be nice, but do you really think it's likely?
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Yes. I have hopes that we will see more to come on this story. We are working with journalists in the U.K. to try to expose the full sorry saga, and drive the lessons from this scam as far as we possibly can.

Salute Techowiz! We'll be sharing a beverage or two soon to celebrate!
 
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