Better yet, look at the exact opposite of what John proposes! Guidelines for doing your own research (memorize these) : > 1) I am going to be fabulously wealthy as a result of my brilliant work, just like Bill Gates > 2) Statistics are lies, Mark Twain said so. > 3) Scientists are a bunch of specialists and know nothing about the real world. Forget about them. > 4) As soon as I get this baby ready to fly, I'll find somebody with big money to back it. > 5) Maybe USDA will put up the funds for this one, they'll make a bundle on it too. > 6) This idea is so hot, I'll worry about the small stuff later > 7) This idea is so brilliant, I can't believe no one thought of it. Must be they're too sure of themselves to see what I see. It's so obvious. > 8) In fact, I am so sure of this, I am going to do this to every lamb in the flock. > 9) Why fool around with stuff like controls, or comparison trials? If it works, it'll sell. > 10) Wait a minute, I better not consult anyone about this, they'll just steal my idea anyway. > 11) I can see it now, them all dismissing my work, because I have never been to university or done this type of thing before. So-called experts be hanged. For sure, all the best work is based on intuition, but that's all lost on those rationalists who are always going on about reality-checking, whatever that means. -- Visit www.honeybeeworld.com/bee-l for rules, FAQ and other info ---