>> In private communications, I have been told that this effect is, indeed,
>> unusual, and not common, but very distinct and real, and provable when it
>> happens.

>I spent a great deal of time in 2007 looking into this USDA-ARS claimed
>phenomenon...

Well, for one thing, this is 2009.  Almost 2010.  For another, nobody has the 
whole picture and I think you have stated your opinion very clearly and 
justified it with fact.

We are at a point where we have expressed our scepticism and I have 
suggested we wait and see if anything new is added.  I am assured by some 
that there will be more to say about this in the future, and that it will be 
documented.

The simple truth is, that there are some smart people with time, funds, special 
training and equipment to examine this in ways that may turn up things that 
are not apparent, even to great beekeepers.

For now, let's give it a rest.

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