Daylia: Re the quote from Gautama, That's a basic part of the scientific method. It's part of the reason why students do the same experiments over and over.

Interesting observation, mack! I didn't learn it in science class, but in a book by Ted Andrews called Psychic Protection. Now, isn't this a wonderful illustration of the "chasm" (???) between Science and the "New Age"!

Thanks for the insight,

daylia