In a message dated 5/16/2005 6:09:30 PM Central Daylight Time, phil.enns@xxxxxxxxxxx writes: Can a theory be considered 'solid' without this kind of headcount? Is a theory scientifically 'solid' if it doesn't pass peer review? Hi, This brings to mind the question about if a tree makes a sound in a forest if no one hears it... I never did hear the answer to that one. Has anyone else? Off to a scout meeting and hoping to see you on The Trail, Marlena in Missouri ------------------------------------------------------------------ To change your Lit-Ideas settings (subscribe/unsub, vacation on/off, digest on/off), visit www.andreas.com/faq-lit-ideas.html