Hi Bob,

You're right, it is to quiet. This morning I was going to tell a story that is quite interesting, a true life experience about an earthquake prediction project, however, as I pushed the button to post the message, I got a clear warning that what I was about to say, couldn't be said.

I was notified when I pushed the button to post the message that for reasons of National Security I could not post the message. It was in very large bold red lettering at the top, above my to be posted message. It showed me by highlighting where the problem was with my message.

I decided to push the back button, erase it and let it be. It wasn't the story that was the problem, it was someone in the story. So I guess I know now, from those in authority, I cannot write on the internet about this person.

Big Brother is watching what gets posted on the Internet. I'm sure its all quite mechanical, but none the less, I'm going to be a good little solider and not question that kind of authority. To be honest, most people don't remember this person today, but he played a large roll in many interests of a scientific nature, but he's best known for something else, not science. Though I can safely say, for those other scientists, they can't hold a candle to this mans long list of achievements. It was a great pleasure to get to know him, just a little and quite honored when he accepted the position of being an adviser to me.

I learned though this experience last year, when you need help for something truly important, all you have to do is ask. I did ask and to the amazement of everyone who knew about this person, they were tremendously surprised and couldn't believe one such as I, could rally such support.

I could try to tell the story a little differently and not use the names, but it would lose so much in the process, I think I'll save it until this wise one passes to the high dimensions and leaves in his wake, an inspiration to everyone who ever knew him and a life truly unmatched by but maybe just a few.

So for any of you who may in time receive this kind of message, know its not personal, its just a safeguard to protect what the goverment feels is right for some people and I'm certain some events as well.

Living and Learning from near the RCF..Pat In Petaluma