"The conscious and intelligent manipulation of the organized habits and opinions of the masses is an important element in democratic society. Those who manipulate this unseen mechanism of society constitute an invisible government which is the true ruling power of our country. ... We are governed, our minds are molded, our tastes formed, our ideas suggested, largely by men we have never heard of." Edward Bernays, Father of Public Relations
according to John Stadtmiller, a couple of days ago the host server thought RBN was getting a DOS attack and shut it down temporarily. i don't know what's going on now, but i just called John to let him know. he's going to call them and get it straightened out.