James D Satterfield wrote:
>
> On Thu, 2 Jan 1997, Dr. Pedro Rodriguez wrote:
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> <snip><snip><snip>
>                                        > The medium does not determine the
> > "quality" of research.  Time is the test for  the veracity of assertions
> > made by investigators.
>
> <snip>
>
> Sorry, but you are simply *wrong* in your first sentence.  A refereed
> scientific journal, where articles submitted for peer review before
> publication can take place, will only publish articles that are deemed to
> be good and to make a contribution to science.  Articles that are bad
> science and trash are simply weeded out.  Such is the nature of science.
>
> You are correct in the second sentence, and I am reminded of two
> quotations which are relevant to your recent statements:
>
>        "Knowledge consists in understanding the evidence that
>    establishes the fact, not in the belief that it is a fact."
>
>                                            Carl T. Sprading
>
> And the second quotation which appeared in a "Rules of Thumb" book.  The
> quotation was attributed to Cornell graduate student:
>
>          "If you cannot duplicate your experiments, you're probably
>    not doing science.  If others cannot duplicate your experiments,
>    you're probably lying.
>
> Yes, indeed, Dr. R.....time will tell.
>
> Cordially yours,
>
> Jim
>
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> Jim Satterfield   email:  [log in to unmask]
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I had promised to assume a "silent mode" regarding this forum. Since the
mud slinging and name calling continues, I feel compelled to clarify my
stance to the rest of you fellow honeybee lovers who may not have
research knowledge and surely few have knowldege about my professional
qualifications as a scientist.
 
To all the recipients of this list-service who have risen on my behalf:
my most deepest appreciation and thanks.
 
To the clock-punching self proclaimed redemptors who must hurl unsavory
insults at a fellow professional in an effort to justify their pay check
to their employers, I have a brief reply. Contrary to you, I do not have
to be a lackie to anyone. I have self-financed the cost of my research
and will continue to do so ad infinitum. My credentials are as good as
anyone's and perhaps much better than some of those who so recklessly
dare as much as to call someone a liar in an international forum!
But, ah, hiding behind the annonimty of a list-service.  How cowardly! I
bet not a single one would do it in public or via a personal signed
letter. They would not have the guts. A true scientist does not
challenge the work of his of his/her colleagues with insults. The least
that a true scientist does is to tender an invitation to meet in a
scientific environment to advance his/her theories (or findings, in my
case).
As a graduate veterinary doctor (University of Pennsylvania, 1962 and
two years of post-doctoral studies at the School of Veterinary Medicine,
Madrid, Spain 1981-83), I have read hundreds of thousands of research
reports both in scientific and lay media. I am well aware of the vehi-
cles for reporting research - IF - the author so desires. Everyone knows
that there is no such set rule for publication! For those of you who
must vow your head to your employers, YES. Because your employer gets
financial backing for those reports! I have financed my work year after
year and do not owe homage to anyone, hence I may or may not publish
via any of your so called "authentic vehicles."  I own my work and that
is my prerrogative.
Because my findings promise to be effective against Varroa mites and
very economic, I feel a strong sense of responsibility to the honeybee
lovers of the world to reveal my findings. I will do so in the near
future!
Those who doubt my assertions will have an opportunity to prove
differently.
Dr. Pedro P. Rodriguez
2133 Wolfsnare Road
Virginia Beach, Virginia 23454
Phone: 757-486-1573
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