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Excerpt: Alarm & Muster The Modern-Day Call-Tree for Emergency Preperation Thomas Michael Fernandez, January 2009 Months before the first shots of the American Revolution were fired; colonials had devised and developed what appeared to be a modern day "call-tree." Though communication during the 18th Century was limited to pen, paper, and horseback, the network they had set up prior to the night of April 18, 1775 was almost as modern as today's communication abilities of cell phone, email, and video.

  On 10/26/06 I posted my paper showing that the Notorious 4 Isms were endeavoring to destroy our Constitutional Republic. Publicity of that well documented paper could destroy the Democratic Party. Not to any great surprise, politicians and the media have not picked up on it.  Hence, this paper entitled "Scared?". My first paper, "Guilt of the 4 Isms" can be accessed below. But first, please read the present paper.  Scared ? Scared ? Afraid? Of what are they afraid? Is this my Halloween surprise for “aught 6”? One would think that the Founding Documents penned by our well educated...

Special Notice: Navy leadership is sincerely concerned for our Sailors and their family members in the areas affected by Hurricane Katrina. In light of the communication difficulties created by the hurricane, BUPERS has set up a 24 hour helpline for both Sailors and families to call for information regarding their loved ones. The number is 1-877-414-5358 This line will be staffed 24 hours by active duty Navy volunteers and will have connectivity with Navy, FEMA and other government agencies. They will try their very best to answer questions regarding the status of Navy family members, but please be aware that...