You'd have to do a tester first, but if it's organic material, like sweat, you can probably put peroxide on it and get rid of it. Just test first in a small corner.

The thing is that study isn't actually that laughable. The real problem was in the type of rats used, not length of time. Those rats actually form tumors more often as part of their genetic make-up. The study was geared to duplicate that industry study, but over a longer term. Those are the rats the industry uses.…

Yes, if he'd left it at ageism, I'd be on board. But, the rest, no.

I didn't mention that, but deciding that protests are bad is pretty crappy, too. You're right. I mean, really? Are we supposed to sit at home and play quiet mouse until she says it's okay?

That study still had statistical importance, which is conveniently overlooked. But, that study isn't even part of my point. I've not mentioned it, actually. The maximum time the GMO has to be studied by industry scientists is 6 weeks. Six weeks is not enough. Long term studies must be done, especially in light of the…

Exactly. It's unbelievably offensive to categorize someone who wants more studies as someone who is opposed to or ignorant of science. There's not one thing wrong with wanting longer term, stronger studies. And the myth that it will "solve" the world's food problems, and that a lot of people buy that without…

What gets me are the claims of "You hate science!" when, in fact, it is science itself that challenges these claims. The linked article about complete safety, for example, claims that most scientists agree. That's actually not true and not a scientific claim. Most INDUSTRY scientists agree. Well, sure. That's what…

Then, there are these people and their thoughts:

Thank you.

But, it is a GMO problem because of the patents.

I'm not sure how it's scientifically illiterate to demand more than six week studies from the industry itself. Because, right now, that's the evidence this poster is using. Industry studies, which are short and not vigorous. Somehow, it's just fine. I don't agree. I'd like to see longer and stronger studies. This is…

Nothing. But a lot of people get opinions about things and won't let them go. Eventually, when more studies come out in other countries and more of these foods are banned, some of them will come around. But, some of them never will because they won't look openly at the evidence and make a decision based on that.…

NO. The companies have very unsavory practices. The GMOs are actually in the midst of being studied. Three to six week studies by the industry itself are not enough. Other countries have concerns; it's not just some damned fad from America. The neonicocotinoids these companies use are problematic. There's plenty of…

They wouldn't win. It's simply not an actionable thing.

Clearly, not caring really does make a difference. ha!

::raising hand::

Make sure to go sit at the end of the bar. :) That's an excellent vantage point. Also, try to see as many of the acts as possible. It's so extremely fun. If you're lucky, they'll pick you as an assistant. Going to the Magic Castle was one of the best times I've ever had.

The Magic Castle is fantastic. But, you have to know a magician to get in. Really.

Having bed with no wall on one side freaks me out. I guess I'll have to stay a child.

This is wonderful.