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        <title><![CDATA[okay....]]></title>
        <link><![CDATA[http://www.smartplanet.com/forum/discussions/1-8076-100405]]></link>
        <description><![CDATA[So what you are saying is EVERYONE with tattoos, body mods, piercings, and plastic surgery are sad pathetic people who are not happy being themselves. I think for a small percent you may be right. Sometimes people take those things too far. However a lot of people look at these things as a way to define who they are, how they feel, and in a lot of cases it increases a person's happiness. What if your nose was just way too big for your face? What if you held some sentimental value towards a symbol or you absolutely loved the way gauges looked? Does that make you a pathetic person to want to these things? What if in your society it was a custom to have your ears or lips gauged or have a tattoo? Does that make their whole culture pathetic? What's wrong with getting rid of a scar from a car wreck or some other accident? You have a very  close minded way of looking at things. If you don't like these things that's fine but a lot people do and a lot of them are pretty awesome.]]></description>
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        <dc:creator><![CDATA[liz622]]></dc:creator>
        <pubDate>Thu, 16 May 2013 18:17:40 -0700</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[The gauntlet]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[Of course the blue eyes, as of my lady, are the most beautiful under the skies. Here is my gauntlet. Place and weapons of your choice.]]></description>
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        <dc:creator><![CDATA[praoss]]></dc:creator>
        <pubDate>Mon, 08 Apr 2013 11:20:53 -0700</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[I beleive they already are used for that purpose.]]></title>
        <link><![CDATA[http://www.smartplanet.com/forum/discussions/1-8076-95474]]></link>
        <description><![CDATA[And the concern of depigmentation of people's eyes causing vulnerability to damage that the pigment protects against is valid.]]></description>
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        <dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr_Zinj]]></dc:creator>
        <pubDate>Tue, 12 Mar 2013 06:53:39 -0700</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[BROWN EYES: ALREADY DESIRABLE ]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[surely not considered like that by you, but by enough others  another thing: brown is a warm colour whereas blue is always cold, but then again, I guess the soul behind them can make them give that feeling of warmth or not, isn't it? ]]></description>
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        <dc:creator><![CDATA[Anda Z]]></dc:creator>
        <pubDate>Fri, 15 Feb 2013 13:41:34 -0800</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[''they are &quot;universally wanted&quot; NOPE!'' WAS THE POINT ]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[blue eyes are NOT universally wanted  and if eyes are the windows to the soul, as they say, I think the soul behind them makes them 'sparkle and shine and glow..vibrant and full of life and love and joy'... AND NOT THE COLOUR AT ALL ]]></description>
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        <dc:creator><![CDATA[Anda Z]]></dc:creator>
        <pubDate>Fri, 15 Feb 2013 13:35:58 -0800</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[TESTED ON ANIMALS I BET! I AM AGAINST ANIMAL TESTING]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA['And rest assured, we will not release our product unless and until it has been extensively tested, and our internal board of physicians are satisfied that it is safe.'EXTENSIVELY TESTED? NOT ON ANIMALS I HOPE. WHERE ARE THE ANIMAL RIGHTS ACTIVISTS ON THIS? if it's for 'humans', test it on dead human corpses  I AM NOT INTERESTED ANYWAY even if it can make sparkles, or whatever else  I LOVE MY GREEN-BROWN COLOUR ]]></description>
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        <dc:creator><![CDATA[Anda Z]]></dc:creator>
        <pubDate>Fri, 15 Feb 2013 13:29:55 -0800</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Laser removal of melatonin..]]></title>
        <link><![CDATA[http://www.smartplanet.com/forum/discussions/1-8076-93654]]></link>
        <description><![CDATA[I wonder if it can be used to remove 'age spots' ?  That I COULD use..]]></description>
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        <dc:creator><![CDATA[james_lucier]]></dc:creator>
        <pubDate>Fri, 15 Feb 2013 11:42:49 -0800</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[That's funny...]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[That was the same list of people I was thinking might be first in line for the procedure... LOL!!!My wife has natural blue eyes. There is nothing dull nor flat about them, they sparkle and shine and glow, they are vibrant and full of life and love and joy. Not sure why you are threatened and butt-hurt by this technology...But my advice is not to worry about it and don't get the procedure for yourself... Who knows, if enough people get the procedure, then brown eyes might become  rare and desirable.]]></description>
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        <dc:creator><![CDATA[i8thecat4]]></dc:creator>
        <pubDate>Wed, 06 Feb 2013 10:54:16 -0800</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Why???]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[&quot;Why the h@%^ would you want to change your eye color if it's a beautiful brown?!&quot;The thing that popped into my head was someone who was trying to alter their appearance in order to change identities might want a permanent eye color change to throw anyone off. Colored contact lenses are easily detectable, this is not.Models, actors, etc might want the change as well, anything to give them an edge to land better roles.I can also see kids wanting half blue/half brown eyes to be different. I can also see different patterns, like a star burst, flower petals, a heart, spade, club, etc. It's a body mod and people love body mods, even if they are painful or gross. There are a lot of sad pathetic people who are not happy being themselves. That is why plastic surgery, tattoos, and body mods are such a lucrative business.]]></description>
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        <dc:creator><![CDATA[i8thecat4]]></dc:creator>
        <pubDate>Wed, 06 Feb 2013 09:28:33 -0800</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[BLUE EYES]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[It is refreshing to see that there are still those with innovative minds. I am intrigued with the idea that one contour their appearance to whatever they may imagine; changing one's body from thin to muscular, changing from brunette to blonde and in this case turning one's brown eyes to blue. We all have entitlement to our own opinions on matter's such as this and I believe that we as a human race are meant to explore and evolve. So if someone wishes to make changes in their appearance that makes them feel better about themselves, then who has the right to pass judgement?To the esteemed Gregg Homer, JSD (PhD):I understand that the procedure inside the US may take up to three years.When will the out of states procedure for laser melanin reduction become available for consumers?]]></description>
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        <dc:creator><![CDATA[Lmorenito]]></dc:creator>
        <pubDate>Tue, 24 Jul 2012 23:08:11 -0700</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[green eyes]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[How about cosmetic contacts? There are some that are supposedly professional grade. Seen them, was fooled, know nothing else.]]></description>
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        <dc:creator><![CDATA[opcom]]></dc:creator>
        <pubDate>Tue, 24 Jul 2012 13:33:12 -0700</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Green eyes???]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[Hello,  I've often wondered how long before someone developed a way to alter eye color.  It is great that we can have some choices in how we want to look. Of course safety is always the main issue.  I'm hoping for the technology for green eyes.  I've always wanted green eyes since I was a small girl.  Any hopes for green eyes?]]></description>
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        <dc:creator><![CDATA[graytwinkle]]></dc:creator>
        <pubDate>Fri, 18 May 2012 20:33:38 -0700</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Blue eyes are not attractive]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[Blue eyes are not special and they are common! beety ugly flat blue dull eyes dont compare next to wide gazelle gorgeous feminine sexy eyes like kim kardashian,katy perry,arabian beauties,sarah lime,etchow dare anyone here say they are &quot;universally wanted&quot; NOPE! if you want them soo bad get contact lenses! people prefer brown eyes! there have been poems/songs written about brown eyed beauties.]]></description>
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        <dc:creator><![CDATA[JessicaMUA]]></dc:creator>
        <pubDate>Wed, 18 Apr 2012 21:12:14 -0700</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[What about people who need corrective lenses?]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[I am so glad Dr. Homer's invention is under strict trials.  I am excited for the outcome and look forward to getting this procedure done.  It is my choice, I have no &quot;syndrome&quot; I just like light colored eyes, the same way I like to color my hair black and favor certain colors, perfume scents, etc.  It is a matter of choice. People &quot;like what they like&quot;  I am 35 years old and have been wearing colored prescription contacts for vision correction since I was 13. I have gone through eye infections, dry eyes, etc just for the convenience of wearing contacts. My two concerns are; if I get this procedure done can i still wear contacts for vision correction or can I have lasik surgery at a later time, will the shape of my eye become altered?  Would I have to wear glasses after the procedure while waiting for the melanin to dispel from the eye?  Please advise.  Also, I wanted to know if clinical trials are being done currently, and if so, how can I get more information.  Thank you.]]></description>
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        <dc:creator><![CDATA[EJ2011]]></dc:creator>
        <pubDate>Mon, 05 Mar 2012 11:20:22 -0800</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[A Response from Stroma]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[Hi,I'm the founder of Stroma and the inventor of its laser eye color procedure.  I just had to weigh in here.  First, I think brown eyes are beautiful.  Stroma's goal is simply to offer an option to those consumers who might want it.  Second, the Dr. Mengele analogy is hurtful.  My father, a Jew, was awarded the Bronze Star for his brave fight against the Nazi's in WWI, and I'm proud of his work and commitment.  Finally, we appreciate (and share) the cautiousness of both physicians and the press regarding safety, but with that caution has come some misinformation about the risk of glaucoma associated with our procedure.  To help clarify the issue, we've posted a paper at www.stromamedical.com/Public_Papers/Glaucoma.pdf.  And rest assured, we will not release our product unless and until it has been extensively tested, and our internal board of physicians are satisfied that it is safe.Best,Gregg Homer, JSD (PhD)]]></description>
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        <dc:creator><![CDATA[Gregg Homer]]></dc:creator>
        <pubDate>Wed, 08 Feb 2012 14:04:44 -0800</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Brown is Just Fine!]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[I wonder what the implications are for removing the PROTECTIVE layer of melanin from the iris? Remember that melanin is deposited in the skin as a protective mechanism to REDUCE damage to the underlying nucleus and its' genetic machinery. People who do not tan as well as others (albinos, those of Celtic ancestry, etc) find themselves at elevated risk for skin neoplasms. The same risks could well apply to the newly Blue-eyed.A brown eyed Jewish Doc]]></description>
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        <dc:creator><![CDATA[xrayangiodoc]]></dc:creator>
        <pubDate>Tue, 07 Feb 2012 12:37:28 -0800</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[more like hopeful]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[Well, I'd say one would hope that the person who opts to alter their looks is doing it simply because they have a desired preference regardless of what society thinks. But yes, the technology can be used to promote the belief that universally, blue eyes are better than brown. Technology is simply a tool and is supposed to enable people to do things they weren't able to before. How it shapes a culture is also supposed to be entirely up to those who adopt it. Personally, I'm actually waiting for a procedure that allows me to embed sparkles in my eyes. This way when people tell me they see that sparkle in my eyes, I know they mean it.]]></description>
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        <dc:creator><![CDATA[tuancnguyen]]></dc:creator>
        <pubDate>Thu, 10 Nov 2011 10:35:54 -0800</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[A bit naive, no?]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[...leaving many to wonder whether such procedures also serve to perpetuate one beauty standard over another  Does anyone really &quot;wonder&quot; this is true?]]></description>
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        <dc:creator><![CDATA[YagiSonic]]></dc:creator>
        <pubDate>Thu, 10 Nov 2011 10:04:46 -0800</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Not Theory-History]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[Why did you put quotes around the word jews?  Is this the update to &quot;some of my friends are Jews&quot; that usually means the opposite?  Mengele did not succeed, one experiment involved injecting blue dye into the eyes of concentration  camp internees.  If you read the history of NAZI Germany and the genocidal plans to wipe out all Jews then you should have come across references about the stress on aryan purity and the classifications of &quot;lesser&quot; races.]]></description>
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        <dc:creator><![CDATA[sboverie]]></dc:creator>
        <pubDate>Wed, 09 Nov 2011 09:16:58 -0800</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Strange deduction]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[I know a lot of  &quot;jews&quot; that have got blue eyes, so apparently Mengele succeeded, according to your theory, sboverie@; but he wants the opposite, mmm. I personally think the blue eyes indicate a genetic condition; that is, that you have 'blue eyes' genes. So people, please don't chage the colour  of your eyes artificially so we can tell who you are really.]]></description>
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        <dc:creator><![CDATA[Nippur05]]></dc:creator>
        <pubDate>Wed, 09 Nov 2011 04:49:32 -0800</pubDate>
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