I'm sure Jim and/or Frank were just kidding, but it's so important that I'll say it anyway: When talking to the media or to public officials we have to be absolutely honest and straightforward, and avoid saying anything that could be misconstrued. We have to be able to back up anything we tell them. Our long-term credibility is one of the strongest advocacy cards we have to play. We've spent decades building it up and could lose it in a flash. Sorry to belabor the obvious. My wife says I do a lot of that. Dave -----Original Message----- From: Fallon, Frank (Dir, Hudson) Sent: Tuesday, August 19, 2003 7:31 AM To: arrl-odv Subject: [ARRL-ODV:9281] Power Loss Publicity...... Click <http://www.newsday.com/news/local/wire/ny-bc-ct--blackout-hamradio0818aug18,0,7442559.story?coll=ny-ap-regional-wire> here: Newsday.com - Ham radio operators step into the breach when technology failed Nice to see us get something good out of this. Haynie called me and asked me to blame it on BPL if anyone called. That's one lie I would be glad to tell. Unfortunately they did not call. Frank...N2FF.......