An overview of the Bolter v Bird situation from the BBC http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-30420190

Last night too much airtime was given to the ‘star-turns’ – I’d vote for the journalist, who had a real handle on what might actually be necessary to deal with a lot of the issues raised!

According to this report someone is now sorry and was receiving medication http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-30467897

Double standards? http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-30486154

More news in from Kent http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-30576857

Sorry Charlie I missed that as it’s been a ‘dad’s taxi weekend’ collecting the oldest son; who went to a ‘bog-standard’ comprehensive and who’s now doing his PhD at Addenbrookes!

No it doesn’t – Anorexia Nervosa is caused by a combination of factors: psychological, environmental, biological and possibly genetic – the statement of “pull yourself together” is just downright obnoxious!

Footnote: my original qualification is in pharmacology.

My research contributions really ended in the early 1980s when Boots got out of ulcer research and I moved into weighing, solids handling and process control.

In more recent times the ‘research exposure’ has continued during Skype calls, the journey to and from Cambridge and at the meal table!

Keep trying Charlie and have a good Christmas. 🙂