An object lesson for the residential sector maybe .....?

[saramcgrail]

In Manchester, a clairvoyant has been banned from claiming she could
cure everything from depression to witchcraft as she can't prove it

http://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/s/1080808_advert_ban_for_clairvoyant_


Sister Charlotte, a Chorlton-based reader of crystal balls, tarot
cards and palms, claimed to solve problems in love, marriage,
business, exams and immigration. She was challenged by the
Advertising Standards Authority and ordered to tone down her
extravagant ads. A man had complained that her leaflet claimed a 100%
success rate.

"A man phoned out of the blue asking how I can claim to do all this,"
she said. "But I don't claim to cure cancer or solve devastating
marriage problems.

"I speak to my clients. They tell me I am effective at removing
negative energies and relieving their physical, emotional and
spiritual problems.

"I am 100% successful with people who come to see me. If someone does
not think the treatment works, I give them a refund. Some people
don't understand."

The ASA demanded evidence of Sister Charlotte's abilities. Its
findings: "We considered claims that marketers could successfully
solve all problems, break curses, banish evil spirits, improve the
health, wealth, love life, happiness or other circumstances of
readers should be avoided because they were likely to be impossible
to prove. Sister Charlotte's claims were unsubstantiated and likely
to mislead."

The ASA has received 174 complaints about 171 psychics' ads over the
past two years. A spokesman said cracking down on the small number
was important to avoid misleading the public.

[mcdermott]

"I am 100% successful with people who come to see me. If someone does
not think the treatment works, I give them a refund. Some people
don't understand."

Only 100%? She's an amateur.

My own privately owned rehab, 'MumsISA Hall' guarantees that a full 200% of our clients are drug free up to one year after discharge.^a,b,c

a. Figure of 200% arrived at by counting not just our residents, but also their scoring partners, running buddies, wives, girlfriends, etc.
b. Measurement taken at 8.00 am on December 26th. Results may not be valid if tests are taken over 24 hours either side of this date.
c. This guarantee is not valid for anyone besides residents of Burkina Faso.

McDermott, Clinical Grand Vizier and Chief of Therapeutic Staff. M.Ch.S
MumsISA Hall -- "While a single addict suffers, let no PEP remain uncashed!"

[dave penn]

Can you send us some appliction and funding forms please Mr McD; I've got 20 people who are desparate to get into your 'privately owned re-hab ' before xmas coz it sounds like fun
 I'm not sure about your 200% success rate though I think that is a bit of an underestimate, you cad, always putting yerself down
Regards & Respect
Dave Penn;