>I don't think you can assume that is to whom he was referring. I could have worded that better. Humberto was referring to beekeeping professionals who are retaining him as a consultant. >No, not everything works, least of all wishful thinking. Agreed. And healthy skeptism is always good form. Humberto was speaking as a scientist, and puzzeled as to why his clients were quick to "deligitimize" what was in his view valid science. *********************************************** The BEE-L mailing list is powered by L-Soft's renowned LISTSERV(R) list management software. For more information, go to: http://www.lsoft.com/LISTSERV-powered.html