bjs1779 wrote: > > Douglas McMurtrie wrote: > > > > The tentative target is $400.00 based on Bob Well's original contact. > > This number will get more specific as we get test specs and pricing from > > the labs. > > > > After the logistics are worked out, a mailing address will be provided > > and notification will be made to everyone. > > 1. I think the people donating the money should have the last say about > just what is going to get tested.
I agree. > > 2. I don't think anyone that donated understands what is going to > be tested or what it is going to be tested on. On the first point MGD had an excellent post regarding suggestions on what to test a few days ago. Mike, maybe you could repost that. On the second point my understanding is that Bob Wells is currently investigating labs, test costs, protocols etc. and will get back to us when he has more concrete info. These are just good faith pledges and a way to gauge the level of commitment for getting some testing done. No money has changed hands. Maybe we can find a way to get testing at no cost. > > 3. I think more donations would be made if these issues were settled. > With a little more money and a plan of action, we may(you) in effect > not be wasting money. There is only "we" in this effort. While the fund was my idea, it was inspired by Bob Wells original investigation into microbial challenge tests done by commercial labs for industry. As to the fund itself, I am acting only in the role of secretary. I intend to leave any collection of monies and final decisions as to its use to Bob or other designees who have more experience both with CS and with the people on this list. I will cast my one vote just like everyone else when the time comes. > > 4. To attempt to start that process, would it be more cost effective > to have our "better brewers" samples checked for ppm and particle > sizes before any lab culture work is done? This is where I would > kick in a donation. Yes, I agree that something like that must be done. Again, Mike if you would repost your suggestions for what to test. > > 5. Nothing we do is to imply the safety of CS to anyone on this list > or in any way to anybody else. Only the FDA can do that. Test results will speak for themselves. I believe the intent here is to test for efficacy in vitro. Safety is outside the scope. Regards, Doug -- The silver-list is a moderated forum for discussion of colloidal silver. To join or quit silver-list or silver-digest send an e-mail message to: [email protected] -or- [email protected] with the word subscribe or unsubscribe in the subject: line. To post, address your message to: [email protected] List maintainer: Mike Devour <[email protected]>
