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June 19, 2009

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PRG Update - June 18, 2009

 

Million Fax on Washington
www.faxonwashington.org
www.nytimes.com/gwire/2009/05/14/14greenwire-a-climate-solution-thats-out-of-this-world-19116.html
[New MFW Video] - www.youtube.com/watch?v=f37gbi83Vlo&feature=email

This initiative is on schedule and was featured in a New York Times on-line article on May14.   Presently a Google search of the phrase "Million Fax on Washington" is returning 32,000 pages.    Mail is pouring into the White House Correspondent's Association headquarters, multiple related articles have been published, multiple press releases have been issued including PRG, over 50 hours of media interviews have been completed, and the MFW website is getting substantial traffic.

So far neither the White House nor the WHCA has acknowledged receiving any correspondence on this issue.  However, two mainstream reporters have calls into the WHCA concerning the initiative.    PRG is now awaiting a mainstream media breakout with accompanying interviews.

If you have not yet sent a letter, fax and/or email to the WHCA, please do so ASAP.    Talking points are found at the MFW website.


X-Conference 2009 DVDs
www.sedonamediacompany.com
www.paranormalmatrix.com

2009 Conference DVDs are available from Sedona Media Company (Ron James) including a special offer for full set purchases.  DVDs from past X-Conferences are available from Paranormal Matrix.  All proceeds go to cover the A/V production of the next X-Conference.


Exopolitics World Network and United States Network
www.exopoliticsworld.net
www.exopoliticsswitzerland.ch
www.exopoliticsunitedstates.net
www.exopoliticsnebraska.us

PRG welcomes a new country to the EWN - Switzerland - administered by Anissa and a new state to the EUSN - Nebraska - administered by Joe Snyder, II.


Other Initiatives Elsewhere

Denver Ballot Initiative - Jeff Peckman has renewed the effort to put an extraterrestrial affairs commission the ballot in the upcoming Denver election.   The signature process is proceeding well.
www.9news.com/yourshow/article.aspx?storyid=117674&catid=359

We Can,.....You Do - a new France based initiative to persuade the French government to move forward with Disclosure.
www.federation-airplane.eu/site/fr/nouvelles/initiatives_publiques/suite.php?newsid=156


PRG Speaking Schedule

Enota Glace - July 18 - White Sulphur Springs, WV
www.enotaglace.com/Events/Events.html
European Exopolitics Summit 2009 - July 25-26 - Barcelona, Spain
www.exopoliticseurope.com
Beyond Knowledge Conference - Sept. 11-12 - Liverpool, UK
www.exopolitics.org.uk/events/2009/beyond-knowledge-2-%11-liverpool-2009/
Crash Retrieval Conference - Nov 6-8 - Las Vegas, NV
www.ufoconference.com


PRG Websites

With the passage of time PRG has increasingly received criticism of its websites.   They are dated in style, not sufficiently sophisticated, messy in browsers other that MS Internet Explorer, too "X-Files" (too dark), hard to navigate, etc.    PRG's response to this criticism is this - it's all true.

The PRG web presence needs to be redesigned and upgraded.  It hasn't happened because of the time and effort involved.   The site is large (over 800 meg) with thousands of pages, and time and resources are limited.   All the PRG sites were done in MS Front Page which has not been cutting edge for years.   Since Front Page is a MS product, the pages are often junked up when not viewed in MS Internet Explorer.   There have been offers by webmasters to improve the site, but outsourcing this work is no easy matter.  There is a lot of great talent in PRG's network, but reorganizing the sites without interrupting the advocacy work is a challenge.

The PRG sites will eventually be upgraded and redesigned with more sophisticated editors.  Until then your patience is greatly appreciated.


PRG 2009 Fund Raiser

Nearly 100 supporters contributed a total of $4000.  Many thanks to all.

4938 Hampden Lane, #161, Bethesda, MD 20814 t PRG@paradigmresearchgroup.org t 202-215-8344

 

 

 

 

May 10, 2009

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PRG Update - May 10, 2009
 

Fax on Washington - Phase II and III
www.faxonwashington.org

The January 21 to May 31, 2009 Phase II of the Million Fax on Washington is proceeding on schedule. Thousands of letters, faxes and emails (plus messages on the Comments Line) have been sent to the White House calling for a full briefing of the new president, congressional hearings, access to technology derived from extraterrestrial sources and Disclosure. These follow similar correspondence sent to the presidential transition headquarters from November 5, 2008 to January 20, 2009. PRG is informed the White House is well aware of these requests.

Phase III begins on June 1, 2009. This final part of PRG's most important project will be comprehensive, collaborative and intense. It's goal is nothing less than triggering the Disclosure event - either by the United States or another nation. It will call upon the full resources of the worldwide Disclosure movement network built since 1991. PRG has every reason to believe that network is ready to act in concert as are the millions of people prepared to exercise their right to know.

PRG is now booking media interviews for June and expects to do approximately 75 during that month. The formal press release will go out on the evening of June 1. The MFW website will be updated that evening and the formal announcement will be made on Coast to Coast AM with George Noory.

This project was conceived in early 2008 at the beginning of what was certain to be one of the most important elections in American history. By fate or just good luck, virtually every factor anticipated has worked out as expected.


The Joiner Report
www.angeliajoiner.com
www.paranormalradionetwork.com

On May 15, 2009 the courageous reporter "encouraged" to leave her job with the Stephenville Empire-Tribune for being overzealous in covering a major UFO event near the "Texas White House" will launch her new radio talk show on the Paranormal Radio Network - The Joiner Report.

Rather than be discourage by her sudden career change she only intensified her engagement of the UFO/ET issue with directed websites, freelance articles and now a radio show. Angelia Joiner is what journalism is supposed to be about and her commitment has been rewarded. Her first guest will be the former chief technology and environment correspondent for CNN, Miles O'Brien. O'Brien, along with the rest of CNN's science, technology, and environment news staff, was release nine days after he hosted a provocative week-long series "In Search of Aliens."

PRG finds it quite intriguing that O'Brien, with a substantial career behind him and plenty of options ahead of him, has elected to take this interview. This is a must listen.


Freedom Watch Files UFO FOIA Requests
www.wnd.com/index.php?fa=PAGE.view&pageId=97677
www.freedomwatchusa.org

In what PRG considers a highly significant development, Larry Klayman's Freedom Watch has filed a swarm of FOIA requests demanding UFO/ET related documents from the Central Intelligence Agency, the Defense Intelligence Agency, the Department of Defense, the National Security Agency and the U.S. Air Force.

Klayman received considerable national exposure in the 90's when he founded Judicial Watch and pursued a number of scandals targeting both the political left and the right. He left Judicial Watch in 2003 to run for the U. S. Senate and later founded Freedom Watch.

While PRG thinks it knows, it is making an immediate effort to contact Mr. Klayman and find out why Freedom Watch is taking this action at this particular time.


PRG 2009 Fund Raiser

[Note: Since typically only about one-third of even a directed group mailing gets opened, this is the second mailing of the fund raiser. There will be just one more. Please pardon the repetition.]

This is the once a year fund raiser for PRG's advocacy work to end the UFO/ET Truth Embargo. The next one will come in May of 2010. Right now there are about 5,000 people on PRG's email list condensed down from about 20,000 over the past thirteen years via attrition. It is fair to say that those still on this list are serious about resolving the UFO/ET issue and well aware of PRG's efforts since 1996.

The math is simple. If each person on the list contributed $10, PRG would have $50,000 to clear the X-Conference balances and move forward with new projects without delay. But it rarely works that way; a one percent or less response is typical. And it's not the money really, it's mostly the time - the few minutes it takes to write and send a check or go to PayPal. Fortunately a PRG supporter has made it possible to accept contributions over the phone via credit card. That should help.

Time is precious and everyone is busy, but this is such a critical moment in human history and the UFO/ET issue is hugely impacting. It needs to be resolved, and PRG is running on empty after the very successful X-Conference 2009. A few minutes could make big difference.

PayPal is one of the greatest web tools ever. It's worth every second it takes to get signed up. It's free. It's safe. PRG has used it for years without any problem. This might be just the time to get set up on PayPal. Just a thought.

Anyway, here is the info: [Important Note: Contributions to PRG are NOT tax deductible. Sorry.]

Credit Card: 202-215-8344
Mail: Paradigm Research Group, 4938 Hampden Lane, #161, Bethesda, MD 20814
PRG PayPal email identifier: PRG@paradigmresearchgroup.org
PRG Contribution Page: www.paradigmresearchgroup.org/PayPal.htm
 

4938 Hampden Lane, #161, Bethesda, MD 20814 t PRG@paradigmresearchgroup.org t 202-215-8344

 

May 8, 2009

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PRG Update - May 8, 2009
Fund Raiser

 

This is the once a year fund raiser for PRG's advocacy work to end the UFO/ET Truth Embargo. The next one will come in May of 2010. Since typically only about one-third of a group mailing gets opened, it will be repeated two more times over the next few days. Please pardon the repetition.

Right now there are about 5,000 people on PRG's email list condensed down from about 20,000 over the past thirteen years via attrition. It is fair to say that those still on this list are serious about resolving the UFO/ET issue and well aware of PRG's efforts since 1996.

The math is simple. If each person on the list contributed $10, PRG would have $50,000 to clear the X-Conference balances and move forward with new projects without delay. But it rarely works that way, a one percent or less response is typical. And it's not the money really, it is mostly the time - the few minutes it takes to write and send a check or go to PayPal. Fortunately a PRG supporter has made it possible to accept contributions over the phone via credit card. That should help.

Time is precious and everyone is busy, but this is such a critical time in human history and the UFO/ET issue is hugely impacting. It needs to be resolved and PRG is running on empty after the very successful X-Conference. A few minutes could make big difference.

PayPal is one of the greatest web tools ever. It's worth every second it takes to get signed up. It's free. It's safe. PRG has used it for years without any problem. This might be just the time to get set up on PayPal. Just a thought.

Anyway, here is the info: [Important Note: Contributions to PRG are NOT tax deductible. Sorry.]

Credit Card: 202-215-8344
Mail: Paradigm Research Group, 4938 Hampden Lane, #161, Bethesda, MD 20814
PRG PayPal email identifier: PRG@paradigmresearchgroup.org
PRG Contribution Page: www.paradigmresearchgroup.org/PayPal.htm


Oh yes, almost forgot. A shout out to PRG supporter John Budin. John is auctioning a very valuable guitar on E-Bay on June 12 and donating the proceeds to PRG.

Very cool idea, John, and much thanks.

4938 Hampden Lane, #161, Bethesda, MD 20814 t PRG@paradigmresearchgroup.org t 202-215-8344

 

May 1, 2009

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PRG Update - May 1, 2009

X-Conference 2009 DVDs
www.sedonamediacompany.com/xdvd.html

DVDs of all X-Conference 2009 presentations including the National Press Club Press Conference on April 20 are now available from Ron James' Sedona Media Company. Visit: www.sedonamediacompany.com/xdvd.html 

X-Conference 2009 Followup
from Stephen Bassett

First, I wish to express my great appreciation to all who attended and helped produce X-Conference 2009. Along with some excellent suggestions as to how to improve next year's event, PRG has received nothing but strong praise for the conference and the National Press Club press conference that followed.

Media coverage of the NPC event on April 20 is being tracked at www.paradigmresearchgroup.org/main.html  Not surprisingly the focus has been on Dr. Edgar Mitchell. However, the press conference was filmed by Robert Fleischer of Exopolitics Germany and Frederik Uldall of Exopolitics Denmark and those videos are up on the page mentioned and receiving wider distribution. Further, Ron James filmed the press conference for PRG and a DVD is available (see above). These videos will help draw attention to the announcements of Milton Torres, Nick Pope, Richard Dolan, Alfred Webre and Dr. Roger Leir. A new international press release from PRG regarding Dr. Leir's work will go out soon.

PRG has also received and responded to a significant number of media requests and expects more. Some of these center upon certain remarks by me during the NPC event. To clarify: the Million Fax on Washington - Phase II, an organized effort to petition the Obama administration to act on Disclosure, will end on May 31. Phase III will begin on June 1. If this third phase proceeds as planned, it will be unprecedented and could create the required circumstance in Washington, DC that would trip the Disclosure switch. For this to happen the cooperation of many research/activist organizations will be needed, and the foundation for such cooperation has been laid.

Some have interpreted my remarks as being an "ultimatum" or "threat" directed at the government. It was not. Rather it was a heads up regarding PRG's advocacy timetable. You don't threaten or give ultimatums to governments. It doesn't work. Not for citizens, and not very well even for governments.

Finances: The X-Conference 2009/NPC Press Conference had a gross loss of $27,000 which includes PRG operating costs in the 5 months leading up to the event. PRG is moving as quickly as possible to raise the funds to clear all outstanding balances.

There are two primary reasons for this loss: 1) the extraordinary economic turn down and concomitant market losses that began in late October 2008 cut prepaid attendance and walk-ins by about 100 from last year, and 2) the costs for 2009 were greater than 2008 due to a more ambitious advocacy agenda.

After the collapse of Lehman Brothers and the purchase of Merrill Lynch, I considered canceling the conference. I well knew the implications of these and other unfolding events. It was a very tough call. I chose to go ahead for these reasons: 1) canceling would have also created a loss with no benefit, 2) an attendance drop was not certain, 3) George Noory and Coast to Coast AM were providing considerable support which could mitigate or prevent an attendance drop, 4) new support sources might be found, and 5) the impact the event would have on the advocacy process. The last reason is the most important. The Disclosure process must advance.

If you know anyone who has a passion for and an understanding of what is at stake regarding Disclosure and has created for themselves the financial resources that would permit then to step in at this time to keep PRG on track, please forward this request to them as soon as possible.

PRG's core support group has already provided much while taking losses in the declining markets. It is imperative to identify new individuals who can support this work.

X-Confernce 2010
www.x-conference.com

The next X-Conference will be at the Hilton Hotel in Gaithersburg, MD on April 16-18, 2010. Conference and registration information will go up soon at: www.x-conference.com .

Clarification Regarding John Podesta

It has come to PRG's attention that CNN misstated John Podesta's "release" on Monday, April 20. Mr. Podesta did not "issue a release" to CNN. Rather he responded to a call from CNN. Further, Mr. Podesta simply confirmed to CNN his call to release UFO documents from government files made in 2002 and again in 2003 at the National Press Club press conferences held by the Coalition for Freedom of Information. He did not comment on or support Edgar Mitchell's statement that morning. PRG was confused by the CNN statement and regrets any misunderstanding PRG's comments may have caused.
 

4938 Hampden Lane, #161, Bethesda, MD 20814 t PRG@paradigmresearchgroup.org t 202-215-8344

 

March 22, 2009

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PRG Update - March 22, 2009


Exopolitics World Network Facebook Page
www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=55377642401

The EWN Facebook page is at 624 members and climbing. If it is to be a significant source list for the Disclosure movement, it must grow many times this size. Please continue to direct people to this page, particularly if you are a page administrator.


UK Document Release
www.telegraph.co.uk/news/newstopics/howaboutthat/5031680/UFO-files-MoD-fears-over-PR-disaster.html

The UK government has released another batch of UFO files to the Internet causing another spate of news stories related to certain cases. In general, mainstream news media cover continues to expand. Right now the news cycle in the UK is very strong.


X-Conference 2009 - Update
www.x-conference.com 

Exhibitors/Artists
There are still exhibitor tables available in the Exhibitor Room and gallery space available for artists to display and sell relevant art. Contact PRG if you are interested.

Speakers
George Noory, who is presenting and meeting with attendees for two hours this year, will be broadcasting from the WMAL AM 630 studio in Northwest Washington, DC on Friday night PST (Saturday morning EST). Guests will include some of the conference speakers. The complete presentation schedule is up on the conference website now.

Full speaker lineup for 2009: Cheryll Jones (Host); Stephen Bassett (Moderator/Speaker); George Noory (Special Presentation & Keynote - short); Edgar Mitchell, PhD (Special Presentation); Dr. Roger Leir (Special Presentation); Col. John Alexander, PhD (Special Presentation - Debate with Stephen Bassett); Colin Andrews; Art Campbell; Richard Dolan; Graham Hancock; Paola Harris; Jeff Peckman; Nick Pope; Michael Salla; PhD; Victor Viggiani; Alfred Webre, JD. Guest Activists: Dr. Joseph Buchman, Dr. Rebecca Hardcastle, Terri Mansfield, Robert Fleishcer (Germany), Frederik Uldall (Denmark).

Press Conference - National Press Club
13th Floor, 14th and F Streets, NW, Washington, DC

The press conference on Monday morning (at either 9:30 am or 10 am), April 20, following the X-Conference will feature: Dr. Edgar Mitchell, Nick Pope, Major Milton Torres and Dr. Roger Leir. It will be open to the public.


 

4938 Hampden Lane, #161, Bethesda, MD 20814 t PRG@paradigmresearchgroup.org t 202-215-8344

 

March 6, 2009

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PRG Update - March 6, 2009
 

Exopolitics World Network (EWN)
www.exopoliticsworld.net 
Facebook Group Page
www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=55377642401#/group.php?gid=55377642401
www.facebook.com  [Search: Exopolitics World Network]

PRG launched the planned Facebook group page for the EWN on February 25. However, based upon input from a number of activist leaders meeting in Laughlin, NV at the IUFOC conference, the concept for this project was broadened. And this concept is significant.

Facebook, with 175 million members worldwide and growing fast, is one of the most powerful advocacy tools ever created. The group pages make it possibe for the group administrator(s) to send relevant messges to the entire group, no matter how large, at no cost via the Facebook servers. And, of course, all members can post relevant links, photos, videos, and messages to the page as well as request an administrator send a message to the page members.

With that in mind the exopolitical activists and media agreed to have this Facebook group page serve the entire UFO/ET advocacy community. They would use their websites, email lists, and speaking engagements to promote this page to the widest possible audience worldwide in order to build page membership to a level that would impact the disclosure process. There is no theoretical upper limit, but the initial goal is 100,000.

The leaders in the disclosure movement will be designated group page administrators and thus able to post at their discretion messages about ongoing developments, projects, conferences, books, breaking news and much more. Those who join this page can expect a great deal of information on a real time basis about the extraordinary historical process underway.

Importantly, a group page member can leave the group at any time if they do not want to receive this information and rejoin at their convenience when they do.

It is hoped that the EWN Facebook group page will become the core email/contact list of great size UFO/ET/Exopolitics advocacy has never had to pursue the resolution of this matter on behalf of the people.

Please spread the word about this project and become a member of Facebook and the Exopolitics World Network group page.



Exopolitics World Network - Status
www.exopoliticsworld.net

The EWN is coming along but needs more countries. Those who have contacted PRG and are working on sites for your country, please complete the basic site and notify PRG. If you want to build or help build a site for another country, please contact PRG ASAP. The time is ideal to get these sites into play. The sites up now are well done and some are outstanding.

Countries with published sites and site administrators

Belgium - Danny Heytens
Canada - Victor Viggiani
Denmark - Frederik Uldall
Hong Kong - Neil Gould
France - Jean-Charels Duboc
Germany - Robert Fleischer
Italy - Paola Harris
Mexico - Enrique Valencia Saldaña (under construction)
South Africa - Manuel Lamiroy
Spain - Jose Jover Del Pozo
Sweden - Torbjörn Sassersson
United Kingdom - David Griffin
United States - Stephen Bassett

Exopolitics United States Network - Status
www.exopoliticsunitedstates.net

The EUSN is newer and running behing the EWN. Those who have contacted PRG and are working on sites for your state, please complete the basic site and notify PRG. If you want to build or help build a site for another state, please contact PRG ASAP. The time is ideal to get these sites into play. Again, the sites up now are well done and some are outstanding.

States with published sites and site administrators

Arizona - Lynne Kitei, Rebecca Hardcastle, Terri Mansfield
California - Brandon Piddington (under construction)
District of Columbia - Ryan Dickover
Florida - Paul Robinson, Frank Fields
Georgia - Jeff Adams, David Camp
Ohio - Mark Snider
 
4938 Hampden Lane, #161, Bethesda, MD 20814 t PRG@paradigmresearchgroup.org t 202-215-8344

 

February 10, 2009

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PRG Update - February 10, 2009

PRG Thank You

Over the past few months PRG has received a large number of emails, letters and phone calls - much more than usual - thanking PRG for the work it is doing and spurring it to proceed apace with the disclosure process. This kind of moral support is greatly appreciated and mitigates the difficulties of the advocacy work. For any who might not have gotten a thank you directly, please know your unqualified endorsement of PRG's efforts is most helpful.


PRG's Dilemma

For some time now PRG has been receiving an amount of email, letters, DVDs, books, requests for assistance, requests for involvement, etc. well beyond its capability to respond in a timely fashion - or at all. While frustrating and awkward, it is a good thing. It reflects the accelerating pace of disclosure and the growing excitement many are feeling about unfolding events. If you have not gotten a response to your query, it is not that your email got deleted or your letter lost in the ether. It is simply that PRG is overwhelmed. At this critical time it is essential to keep the focus on the goal - Disclosure - and keep all projects active. The pressure on the government to change the Truth Embargo policy must not let up. Eventually all correspondence and submissions will receive a response from PRG. Apologies in advance if that response is late or moot.


A PRG Special Comment

On a personal note: in the past I have noted that the end of the pre-Disclosure world would be intense and difficult for the "UFO community." There is an enormous amount of emotional energy which has accumulated over the six decades of the truth embargo. Thousands of UFO/ET researchers, activists and media have invested a great portion of their lives at considerable sacrifice (in many cases) to pursue the hidden truths and speak truth to power. With the finish line in sight this emotion is going to manifest in a myriad of ways - some good, some bad.

Old guard researchers are very concerned their work will not be properly recognized. They are suspicious their considerable efforts will be eclipsed by newer entrants into the field - particularly the activists and proponents of the exopolitical perspective. Personal and professional differences are going to intensify and break out in the open (if not already there). Anger, paranoia, envy, regret, contempt and every other human emotion will manifest. While in theory it doesn't have to be this way, the reality is the Disclosure shot heard round the world will set off a sort of "Oklahoma Land Rush" with thousands of "Conestoga Wagons" racing into the post-Disclosure world. Wheels will be flying off, wagons will overturn, some will be run over in the chaos, and perhaps much worse will transpire.

The simple truth? There is little that can be done about this. The magnitude of the issue, the unprecedented power of the event, the potential impact on everyone's life well transcend any desire for a particular outcome or hope for an orderly and convivial process.

However, there is no obstacle to at least anticipating the likelihood of this difficult transition and reflecting on how one might respond. There is potential for some degree of mitigation in that. With that in mind, allow me to state clearly PRG's intentions, which are the same today as they were 13 years ago.

1) actively support the past work of researchers and activists and make every effort to ensure that work is recognized by the mainstream media and mainstream science in the post-Disclosure period.

2) aggressively address efforts by previous skeptic/debunkers to recast themselves as the "true leading experts" on the phenomena they once derided and diminished.

3) aggressively address efforts by previously dismissive academics to shove into the background the work of those they would not dare touch and attempt to coopt the field by virtue of their "credentials" as member of an academic community which committed the most spectacular intellectual failure in history.

4) pressure the government to not only acknowledge the citizen/science effort but reward those specific individuals who pursued the truth the government denied by whatever manner of compensation and award possible and appropriate, including direct involvement in the post-Disclosure research, public education and policy making. And by pressure, what is meant here is the same public awareness efforts which helped bring the truth embargo itself to an end.

Without such appropriate rewards of acknowledgement and participation a message would be sent into the future that challenging the state is not worth the effort. And the next time the state misrepresents the very nature of the world to its citizens, no one will step up to demand otherwise.

However we behave, one thing is irrefutable. Everyone will cross the paradigm line together. It is not optional At that instance all will be in alignment, all will be at the starting line of a new world. Perhaps many will take the best of their nature forward and leave the worst behind. It would be as good a time as any for some of that.


PRG News Media Archive

Worldwide media coverage of UFO/ET stories continues to expand. Here are the numbers for recent articles archived at: www.paradigmresearchgroup.org/newsitems2009.html

2005 - 167
2006 - 186
2007 - 477
2008 - 1104
2009 - 203 (on a pace to reach 1850 articles)


X-Conference 2009
www.x-conference.com 

A Special Presentation by Dr. Roger Leir has been added to the schedule. A major development has occurred with Dr. Leir's work which will be revealed at that time and featured in the PRG press conference at the National Press Club
 
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February 5, 2009

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PRG Update - February 5, 2009
 

PRG Update - February 5, 2009

Million Fax on Washington - Phase II
www.faxonwashington.org

Phase II of the Million Fax on Washington has been informally underway since January 20 and formally launched on February 1.

It is a well understood fact the first 100 days of a new administration are the most important. So between January 20 and April 30 - one hundred days - PRG once again promotes the sending of letters, faxes and/or emails to the new President - this time to the White House - calling for an end to the Truth Embargo regarding an extraterrestrial presence and the release of as much relevant information to the American people as possible within reasonable constraints of national security. A national press release will be sent out February 6. Examples of past MFW letters to the President are posted at: www.paradigmresearchgroup.org/Million-Fax-Correspondence.htm . Many more will be posted soon.

Contact information: The Honorable Barack Obama, President of the United States, 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20500
[Standard business size envelopes only please.]

Fax: 202-456-2461
Email via: www.whitehouse.gov/contact  [Note: emails are limited to 500 characters, but that is more than enough to make the key points.]

Is calling the White House a good idea? Yes, you can also call the White House and leave a brief comment at 202-456-1111, but do this in addition to writing a letter, fax and/or email because these leave a record, and the collective correspondence can be more easily reviewed

X-Conference 2009 - April 17-19, Hilton Hotel, Gaithersburg, MD
www.x-conference.com
www.paradigmresearchgroup.org/X-Conference2009/registration.htm

The fifth X-Conference also formally launches tomorrow with a national press release. Conference registrations are being taken now at the X-Conference website. Hotel reservations can be made via: 301-977-8900 (booking code: x-conference).

Because events relevant to Disclosure are breaking on a weekly basis, PRG's confidence that Disclosure is close at hand remains high. For this reason X-Conference 2009 will be to some extent an Exopolitical Summit. PRG will expand the press conference at the National Press Club on Monday morning, January 20 and has booked the First Amendment Room. A substantial press contingent is expect. Leading figures in the Exopolitics Disclosure Movement are being invited to speak and a number of guest activists from around the world will also be part of the conference. In fact, in will be the largest gathering of such activists ever.

But X-Conference 2009 will not be monochromatic. With two speaker invites pending confirmation, the lineup is as follows:

Special Presentation - George Noory, host of the #1 late night talk show in America, will revisit some of the great segments from past C2C shows, give his thoughts on the extraordinary events taking place, take questions and sign autographs.

Special Presentation - Dr. Edgar Mitchell, Apollo 14 Astronaut and founder of the Institute of Noetic Sciences, returns again this time to give an in depth lecture on the full spectrum of his experience with the UFO/ET issue, his interactions with the media, his thoughts on the disclosure process and hopes for the post-disclosure world.

Special Presentation - A debate/dialogue/Q&A will take place between Dr. John Alexander (Col. USArmy ret.) and PRG executive director, Stephen Bassett. All subjects will be on the table. All issues will be engaged.

Special Presentation - one of the most prolific authors and researchers of the ancient world, Graham Hancock, will look at the exopolitics of the distant past.

[Note: all special presentations will only require a Day Pass. There will be no extra charge.]

Other outstanding speakers include:

Colin Andrews - he's back and he has a lot to say.
Art Campbell - his important research on events in the Eisenhower administration and on the Plains of San Augustin.
Richard Dolan - the second volume in his extremely important trilogy, UFOs and the National Security State
Paola Harris - the exopolitics of Hollywood
Joseph Montaldo - contactee, founder of ICAR and builder of an expanding Internet radio presence
Jeff Peckman - from the Denver Extraterrestrial Affairs Commission Ballot Initiative to David Letterman and beyond
Nick Pope - the man in the center of the United Kingdom UFO/ET/Disclosure firestorm is back
Dr. Michael Salla - one of the most aggressive thinkers and writers in exopolitics today.
Victor Viggiani - the leader of exopolitics in Canada
Alfred Webre, JD - the founder of exopolitics, futurist, and leading activist for a space based weapons ban. [Note: President Obama has indicated he will call for a Space Weapons Ban. Alfred Webre (along with Carol Rosin and Danny Sheehan) are a major reason why.]

Guest activists include:

Dr. Joseph Buchman - former Libertarian Party congressional candidate calling for Disclosure
Dr. Rebecca Hardcastle and Terri Mansfield - along with Dr. Lynne Kitei are building a political movement combining exopolitics, exoconsciousness and peace activism.

More speaker info at: www.paradigmresearchgroup.org/X-Conference2009/speakers.htm
 
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January 13, 2009

 

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PRG Update - January 13, 2009
 

President's Citizen Briefing Book
http://citizensbriefingbook.change.gov
http://change.gov/newsroom/entry/your_ideas_and_submissions_in_the_citizens_briefing_book

Now the Presidential Transition website has created a page for rating ideas submitted to the President Elect. The top rated ideas will go into a Citizen Briefing Book. GO TO THE CITIZEN BRIEFING BOOK LINKS ABOVE, SEARCH UNDER "UFO" AND "EXTRATERRESTRIAL" AND VOTE FOR THESE IDEAS. They are getting good support and could make it into the Citizen Briefing Book.

Please spread the word about this opportunity via your websites and email lists.


Bill Cox Status
www.paradigmresearchgroup.org/Billyl_Cox_Reportage.htm 

Sarasota Herald Tribune reporter Billy Cox has now published 64 UFO/ET/Exopolitics related articles on his paper's website. His reportage on these issues dates back to the mid 1990's. He also published numerous articles in Florida Today. Billy, who received the 2005 PRG Courage in Journalism Award, is THE most prolific mainstream news journalist on these issues in the world. No one else is even close.

His most recent article (January 10, 2009), Abandoning the streets for the Net, was written shortly after completing his radiation treatment for throat cancer. [Note: this cancer is not connected to his reportage.] I think we can safely assume PRG's award was not misplaced.

UFO/ET/Exopolitics articles which would appear in the print daily need to have a local angle. But his web pieces cover the issues globally. If you have information which might be useful to Billy in writing new articles, you can contact him at: Billy.Cox@heraldtribune.com

Keep in mind he is in the news business and is looking for recent developments and breaking stories.


Media Watch: News Coverage Archive
www.paradigmresearchgroup.org/newsitems2009.html

The dramatic increase in mainstream news coverage of UFO/ET/Exopolitics issues continues. PRG logged in 1104 articles for 2008 - 2.5 times the number for 2007 and 6 times the number for 2006. A the present rate the number of articles for 2009 will exceed 2200.


X-Conference 2009
www.x-conference.com

This year's conference could have significant impact on the Disclosure process. PRG is working hard to bring in new and important presenters able to address the most recent developments. For this reason the final speaker lineup will be posted later than usual. But conference and hotel registrations are being taken now. Sign up early for what could be the most important X-Conference to date.

 
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January 3, 2009

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PRG Update - January 3, 2009
 

LA Film Premier - Moon Rising - January 22
www.moonrising-themovie.com/screenings.html 

Jose Escamilla's new film, Moon Rising, will premier on January 22 at the Leonard H. Goldenson Theatre, 5220 Lankershim Blvd., North Hollywood, CA. Tickets are available on line at the film website and at the door. A number of researchers and activists will be attending including PRG. It should be quite an evening.


The President Elect is Open for Questions
http://change.gov/page/content/openforquestions_20081217_private_url

In addition to the Million Fax on Washington letters and emails being sent to the Transition Headquarters, another mode of contact has opened up. The Transition website Change.gov is requesting questions be submitted to the President Elect regarding the new administration's future agenda. These questions are then archived at the site so citizens can view and even vote their preferences. Very advanced.

Already, nearly 100 questions regarding UFO/ET/Disclosure issues have been logged in. The search terms "UFO" and "extraterrestrial" will retrieve most of these questions. Check them out, vote your preferences and add new ones.


December 10 Obama Radio Address
http://tinyurl.com/8tgukp

You may find the video address by President Elect Obama regarding his appointment of John Holdren as Science Advisor and head of the Office of Science and Technology Policy (the office run by Dr. John Gibbons during the Clinton administration) instructive. Also included are additional remarks from December 17.


2008 Year in Review
http://tinyurl.com/7jhhpr

The absolutely prolific Eileen Nesbitt at Alien Casebook has put together a wonderful review of 2008. A must see
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December 28, 2008

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PRG Update - December 28, 2008

Coast to Coast AM w/ George Knapp - Sunday, December 28 - 10 pm PST
www.coasttocoastam.com 

PRG Executive Director, Stephen Bassett, will appear tonight on C2CAM as part of a year-in-review show.


Million Fax on Washington
www.faxonwashington.org

Letters and emails continue to arrive at the President Elect's transition headquarters. If you haven't sent one, there is still plenty of time. PRG will soon post another 30 examples of sent letters and emails (the Transition Headquarters will not release a fax number) on the MFW website. Also, the MFW Facebook group is up to 837 members.


President Elect Obama's Disclosure Team?

The following appointments are the most relevant to Disclosure nd to post-Disclosure issues. PRG finds them all appropriate. This is exactly the kind of leader group he would have been expected to pick if Disclosure was imminent.

Transition Lead Chairman - John Podesta
Secretary of State - Hillary Clinton
Secretary of Commerce - Bill Richardson
Secretary of Energy - Steve Chu (Nobel Physicist)
Science Advisor - John Holdren (Physics PhD.)
Secretary of Defense - Robert M. Gates
Security Advisor - General James Jones

With all due respect to 2012. It is looking like 2009 will be the year the world changes in most extraordinary ways.

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December 2, 2008

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PRG Update - December 2, 2008


To: All PRG Supporters
Re: PRG current status


I'll be brief. The Million Fax on Washington is right on schedule. Letters, faxes and emails are pouring into the new President Elect. The mainstream media is beginning to take notice (see article links below) with new interviews being booked including Alan Colmes' national show at midnight tonight. Examples of MFW correspondence to Barack Obama are now up on the MFW website. All good.

Not so good. The unfolding financial fiasco has hit the core PRG support group hard (as well as all of you, and things will get worse before they get better). This core support group has kept PRG going through thick and thin, but has had to take a step back. PRG and X-PPAC have financially zeroed out right when the momentum is building to impact the disclosure process.

If, despite the financial uncertainties we face, you can provide any funding to PRG or X-PPAC at this time, it would be most helpful and greatly appreciated. Contributions can be handled at these webpages:

Paradigm Research Group
www.paradigmresearchgroup.org/PayPal.htm
X-PPAC (American citizens only)
www.x-ppac.org/PayPal.htm

Thanks,
Steve Bassett

The Million Fax on Washington is a project of Paradigm Research Group
X-PPAC is PRG's political action committee

Million Fax on Washington MSM Coverage

Washington Times
www.washingtontimes.com/news/2008/dec/01/inside-politics-48017626/
UK Daily Mail
www.dailymail.co.uk/news/worldnews/article-1090611/UFO-enthusiasts-urge-Obama-release-X-Files-alien-sightings.html
UK Telegraph
www.telegraph.co.uk/news/newstopics/howaboutthat/3536229/UFO-enthusiasts-call-on-Obama-to-release-X-Files.html
Wired Magazine blog:
http://blog.wired.com/cars/2008/10/next-president.html
Sarasota Herald-Tribune blog:
www.heraldtribune.com/article/20081010/BLOG32/810100254?Title=Once_again__with_gusto

 

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November 21, 2008

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PRG Update - November 21, 2008
 

CNN UFO/ET Series
www.cnn.com/CNN/Programs/american.morning/index.html

 
[Note:  the movers, shakers and rainmakers in Washington, DC do not sleep in.  They get up early, and the first thing they do is turn on the news - not the local news, cable news - CNN, MSNBC, Fox or all three.   Next week this is what they will see while they are brushing their teeth.]
 
Monday through Friday, November 24-28, CNN's American Morning with John Roberts and Kiran Chetry will air a five-part series on UFO/ET/Exopolitical issues. 
 
-  MONDAY: NOT JUST CRAZIES - What do Moonwalker Edgar Mitchell, Actor Dan Aykroyd, Former White House Chief of Staff John Podesta and CNN Correspondent Miles O'Brien have in common?  They have all seen UFO's, believe in them or both.
-  TUESDAY: ROSWELL REVISTED - 61 years since the famous UFO incident and the place is still peddling the alien trade.  We'll take you to the site where the UFO landed and let you decide.
-  WEDNESDAY: CLOSE ENCOUNTERS - Abductions: are they a reality or a product of vivid imaginations.  We'll talk with someone who says they've been for a ride with ET.  Could this really be true?
-  THURSDAY: CALL 1-800-ALIEN... PLEASE! - Listening to the heavens for a radio signal to prove there is intelligent life beyond Earth.  What can be heard and could we make contact?
-  FRIDAY: THE MARS WORM - Did the NASA Opportunity Rover snap a picture of a fossilized worm?  If so, what does life on Mars mean for the theory that we're not alone?
 
Twenty days after the election the cable channel home of Larry King Live, which has been giving prominent exposure to UFO/ET/Exopolitical issues for the past 18 months,  airs a series which mentions the President Elect's transition head, John Podesta, in connection with UFOs.  The owners and producers of CNN have climbed on the Disclosure train and the message is clear - questions are coming.  Prepare.
 
For those who can do so, please watch, record and YouTube these segments.   Thanks.

 
Open Letter to Barack Obama
www.paradigmresearchgroup.org/Open_Letter_Obama.htm
Million Fax on Washington
www.faxonwashington.org

 
PRG has just published an Open Letter to President Elect Barack Obama in connection with the Million Fax on Washington.  In addition to the web page above the letter will soon appear at the American Chronicle, OpEd News and elsewhere.
 
Chicago politics is famous for the phrase, "vote early, vote often."   In that vein please take a moment to click over to the Open Letter and revisit often.   This will generate sufficient page visits to elevate the Open Letter to the top of the Google/Yahoo search returns in order to draw attention.  As it happens, there are many open letters to Barack out there and competition is intense. 

 
The Million Fax on Washington is proceeding on schedule.    Notices of sent correspondence are pouring into PRG.   The Million Fax on Washington Facebook group page has over 700 members with one degree of separation from over 100,000 Facebook friends.   Please send your letter ASAP. 
 
The Senate office is closing down and the new target for future correspondence is: 
 
The Honorable Barack Obama
President Elect of the United States
Washington Transition Headquarters
451 6th Street, NW
Washington, DC 20001
Fax:  (not yet available)
Email:  www.change.gov/page/s/contact

 
John Podesta
 
The appointment of John Podesta to head Barack Obama's transition team was not unexpected and indicates to PRG the window for Disclosure early next year remains wide open.   To understand why, Google or Yahoo - John Podesta UFO - and visit the following web pages:

 
www.heraldtribune.com/article/20081027/BLOG32/810270283
http://tinyurl.com/63gktj
www.nytimes.com/2008/11/06/us/politics/06podesta.html?_r=1&oref=slogin
www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=washingtonstory&sid=aF7fB1PF0NPg
www.freedomofinfo.org
http://tinyurl.com/2o526u

 
X-Conference 2009 - April 17-19
www.x-conference.com [Registration]
 
The plain fact is we are witnessing extraordinary economic developments.  The impact of this financial news on outlying conferences is non-trivial.  It is perfectly understandable why potential attendees might hesitate to register early.    But alas, this does make it difficult to properly develop and plan a large event.
 
If you are someone who will be attending X-Conference 2009 "come hell or high water,"  please consider reserving your Hilton Hotel room now (costs nothing) and registering now for the conference (provides funds for advertising and development). 
 
Given the pace of unfolding events PRG will be holding off until the first of the year before developing the speaker platform for the 2009.  PRG is also considering how to structure X-Conference 2009 should Disclosure take place prior to April 17.


 

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October 27, 2008

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PRG Update - October 27, 2008


Upcoming Conferences
www.paradigmresearchgroup.org/conferences.html

The 2008 conference season is coming to a close.  Please support
these upcoming events.

UFO Data International UFO - Oct 25-26 - Pontefract, UK
Mysteries Of Space & Sky - Nov 1 - Near Annapolis, MD
6th Annual UFO Crash Retrieval - Nov 7-9 - Las Vegas, NV
Secrets! 2008 - Nov 21-24 - Phoenix, AZ

2009
International UFO Congress - Feb 22-28 - Laughlin, NV
X-Conference - April 16-18 - Gaithersburg, MD


Sedona Arizona Appearance
Creative Life Center - 333 Schnebly Hill Road
www.sedonacreativelife.com/events.htm

PRG executive director, Stephen Bassett, was scheduled to appear at the Sedona Dream Theater on November 11 along with recording artist Victoria Pratt Keating.  This event has been changed to the Sedona Creative Life Center on Wednesday, November 12, 7-10 pm.  
Tickets $15 at the door which opens at 6 pm.


Million Fax on Washington
www.faxonwashington.org

PRG's initiative to direct a public demand for Disclosure toward the next President Elect is moving forward on schedule.  Since October 1 PRG has done 30 talk show interviews with 10 more booked. The Google and Yahoo search returns for "Million Fax on Washington" have gone from zero on September 31 to 2440 and  21,700 respectively as of October 24.   Mainstream print coverage has appeared in Wired and the Sarasota Herald-Tribune with more pending.    Recent PRG media interviews are archived at: www.paradigmresearchgroup.org/speaking&eventschedule.html
This progress has taken place amidst media coverage of the greatest economic crisis since the 1929 market crash.


Open Letter to Barack Obama and John McCain
www.paradigmresearchgroup.org/Open_Letter_Obama-McCain.htm
www.opednews.com/articles/Open-Letter-to-Barack-Obam-by-Stephen-Bassett-081024-288.html
www.americanchronicle.com/articles/78910

This letter to the candidates was published as a press release to the Internet and is prelude to the formal beginning of the Million Fax on Washington on November 5.   It is part of the initiative aimed at generating media questions to the President Elect during the slow news cycle after the election.


UK Government Document Release
www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/uk-world-news/2008/10/20/mod-reveals-real-life-ufo-files-86908-20820803/
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/northern_ireland/7680061.stm

The United Kingdom continues to release UFO documents and sighting reports in a time release fashion.  Each release generates a new round of media coverage.  This round resulted in high coverage due to a report involving a still living U.S. pilot ordered to shoot at an "aircraft carrier" sized UFO.   This is not an accident. The UK is fully aware of the media impact of these repeated releases.  This is a clear message to the United States, "we are coming clean on this issue, when are you?"


Media Coverage
www.paradigmresearchgroup.org/newsitems2008.html
Billy Cox
www.paradigmresearchgroup.org/Billyl_Cox_Reportage.htm

The recent new cycles surrounding Dr. Edgar Mitchell and the UK documents release generated a substantial number of mainstream print articles which have been archived.  The result is 949 articles posted through Oct. 26 on a pace toward 1150 articles for 2008 - six times the number of articles archived in 2006.   Meanwhile, Billy Cox of the Sarasota Herald-Tribune continues his relentless coverage of the UFO/ET/Exopolitical issues on his Blog de Void. 


Exopolitics World Network
www.exopoliticsworld.net

Exopolitics Canada -  The Director of Media Relations for Exopolitics Toronto, Victor Viggiani, will present three lectures at the University of Toronto?s Fall Lecture Series during the months of October, November and December 2008.  The topic - EXOPOLITICS: The Emergence of an Extraterrestrial World View.   This marks the first time in Canada that Exopolitics - the new political science about the history, presence and global implications of contact with ethical, highly advanced off-world civilizations - will receive comprehensive public analysis at this internationally recognized university.

 

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September 26, 2008

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PRG Update - September 26, 2008
 

ABC Primetime News Special - Seeing is Believing

PRG has received numerous requests to provide contact information for ABC News to make it easy to send a note regarding the recent UFO special.  Here it is:

ABC News
http://abcnews.go.com/Site/page?id=3052660
Primetime
http://abcnews.go.com/Site/page?id=3271346&cat=Primetime
ABC Network
http://abc.go.com/site/contactus.html?lid=ABCCOMGlobalFooter&lpos=CONTACT


Two conferences have just recently turned up on PRG's radar.

VA/NC MUFON Smith Mountain Lake Conference!
Huddleston, VA
Saturday, September 27
http://va-mufon.eventbrite.com
Those in southern/central Virginia and northern North Carolina
please consider attending.

Mysteries Of Space & Sky
Near Annapolis, Maryland
Saturday, November 1, 2008

All-day UFO conference beginning at 9:30 am.  Cost is $30 or higher (depending on residence)   For details or to request a flier, contact Dr. Peter Resta (spr100@aol.com) or call: 410-544-4927 X 8

 

PRG Media Schedule
www.paradigmresearchgroup.org/speaking&eventschedule.html

October 1
Sirius Radio - Indy_Talk Channel 110 - Me and Vinnie
WOCM 98.1 FM - Bulldog Show - Ocean City
Kerrang Radio - The Night Before - UK
Jerry Pippin Show

October 2
KOMP 92.3 - Morning Show - Las Vegas, NV
Blog Talk Radio - Sedona Talk Radio

October 3
Glastonbury Radio - Now That's Weird -  UK
UFO Paranormal Radio - Through the Keyhole
X-Zone Radio - Rob McConnell

October 4
WHFR 89.3 - We are Not Alone - Detroit, MI
Vortex News Network - Progressive Technology Hour
KPHX 1480 - Exopolitics Radio
UFO Paranormal Radio - Eye to the Sky
WBSM 1420 - Spooky South Coast

October 5
Blog Talk Radio - Night Search

October 6
UFO Paranormal Radio - Global Focus

October 7
BBS Radio - Universal Spiritual Connection

October 11
Live From Roswell - Guy Malone

October 14
WBGZ 1570 - Matinee Madness

October 28
After Twilight - Chad Austin & Dianna Avena

November 6
Block Talk Radio - Sedona Talk Radio

 

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September 15, 2008

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PRG Update - September 15, 2008

PRG Speaking/Presentation Schedule

Sedona Talk Radio - September 18, 5 pm MT
Culture of Contact Conference - October 16-18
Crash Retrieval Conference, Las Vegas - November 7-9
Sedona, AZ Presentation (Sedona Dream Theater) - November 11

PRG executive director, Stephen Bassett, will present at the Sedona Dream Theater on November 11 after his lecture at the Crash Retrieval Conference in Las Vegas, November 7-9.    Appearing with him will be recording artist, Vyktoria Pratt Keating.  He will also be a guest of Louise Aveni on Sedona Talk Radio Thursday, September 18, 5 pm MT, 7 pm EST.   Stephen will also be part of the Culture of Contact event at the Lowe's Theater in Jersey City, NJ.

Sedona Talk Radio w/ Lousie Aveni:   http://sedonatalkradio.com//content/view/76/137
Culture of Contact Conference:  http://cultureofcontact.squarespace.com
Lowe's Theater:  http://tinyurl.com/5t6uha
Crash Retrieval Conference:  www.ufoconference.com
Sedona Dream Theater:  www.sedonatheater.com
Vyktoria Pratt Keating:  www.vyktoria.com


Important Notice

PRG will launch a major new initiative on October 1 with media appearances, a website and national press releases.  This is the most important and potentially most impacting project by PRG since it was founded in 1996.  PRG expects to book approximately 100 media interviews between October 1 and November 31 in support of this effort and will call on its entire research, activist and media network to help with the project.


X-Conference 2009
www.x-conference.com

The following speakers are slated to participate in X-Conference 2009:   Jeff Peckman, Art Campbell, Richard Dolan, Cheryll Jones (Host), Stephen Bassett (Moderator).  Many more will be announced in the coming months.    Conference and hotel registrations are being taken now.   Info at the website.


Exopolitics World Network (EWN) and United States Network (EUSN)  News
www.exopoliticsworld.net
www.exopoliticsunitedstates.net

A new site is pending for Mexico - webmaster Enrique Valencia Salda�a.
A new site is in development for Washington, DC - webmaster Ryan Dickover.
Exopolitics Sweden has been relaunched.
Webmasters of several European EWN sites are planning a summit, possibly in Italy, to discuss the state of exopolitics in Europe.
Plenty of countries and states need sites.  Interested webmasters can contact  PRG@paradigmresearchgroup.org  
 

ABC News UFO Special - Tuesday, September 16, 9:30 - 11 pm EST
http://tinyurl.com/4bj7k4

Three years after ABC News aired Peter Jennings Reporting UFOs: Seeing is Believing the other shoe has dropped.  ABC will air the follow-up to this news special this Tuesday.   PRG is intrigued by: 1) the timing - airing the program in the heat of the presidential campaign, 2) the headline for the promo on the ABC News website - Could  so many UFO witnesses be right?, 3) the choice of witnesses and cases selected, and 4) the inclusion in the promo article of video links to Dr. Edgar Mitchell and the Stan Romanek alleged alien video.

This special is not being aired in a vacuum.  PRG is tracking the media coverage of the UFO/ET/Exopolitics issues more closely than any other organization in the country.  The recent increase in media coverage over the past 48 months has been extraordinary.   PRG has now archived over 2500 relevant mainstream news articles going back to the 1940s, nearly 800 for 2008.   The overwhelming majority of these are neutral or supportive toward the issues.  

There have been several recent news cycles which centered on the activities of Jeff Peckman and on statements by Dr. Edgar Mitchell.  These cycles generated scores of mainstream news articles and numerous television segments - all of which are being carefully archived at: www.paradigmresearchgroup.org/Opening_Page.html

The Rocky Mountain News has done 16 articles relating to the work of Peckman who made it onto Late Night with David Letterman where he and his work were treated with respect within the comedic context of the program.   This is quite significant.   A policy change is taking place within editorial offices across the nation.


Stepheville, TX Case Continues
www.ufocasebook.com/2008b/faacomplaint.html
 
A Stephenville, Texas official, Mark Murphy, has filed complaints with the FAA and the DOT (pursuant to 14 CFR 13 on air safety) on behalf of himself, his family, and his constituents as an elected representative regarding the events which took place over Stephenville, Texas on the evening of January 8, 2008.  Mr. Murphy requested a reprimand of the USAF for large scale military operations in a populated area without notification of local authorities.  City officials are supposed to be notified when such events are going to take place.  No such notification was given prior to the F-16s flying over the city.


McKinnon Case Continues
www.vnunet.com/vnunet/news/2225136/mckinnon-supporters-cause-home

Computer hacker, Gary McKinnon, has reached the end of the line in his appeal effort.  Extradition to the United States is pending.


UFO Sighting Compilation Video
www.youtube.com/watch?v=uScExDsEbTI

Proprietary rights and access issues aside, this is an outstanding effort to make a powerful statement.  It is simply not possible to understate the potential political and social impact of the YouTube era where hundreds of millions of people can create video footage of power and quality easily and record and post events immediately after their occurrence.

 
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August 2, 2008

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PRG Update - August 2, 2008

The Dr. Edgar Mitchell Phenomenon
www.paradigmresearchgroup.org/Mitchell_Media_Coverage.htm

An extraordinary media cycle is presently underway centered upon affirmations by Apollo 14 Astronaut Dr. Edgar Mitchell of an extraterrestrial, non-human intelligence engaging the human race.   His comments were made in an interview on July 23 on Kerrang! Radio out of London.   On "The Night Before with Nick Margerrison" Dr. Mitchell only repeated what he has said many times before, but the reality is the vast majority of the audience and the media in Europe were hearing it for the first time.   This media storm was triggered by the program and a press release by either Kerrang! Radio or its parent company, the German media giant Bauer Consumer.  It was supported by an international press release by PRG the next morning at 9 am.

PRG is archiving all Mitchell coverage and interviews at the above URL and will work to expand the story and work it up the media ladder.   So far the major U. S. papers (New York Times, Washington, Post, Los Angeles Times, etc.) are either staying away from the story or relegating it to bloggers.

The most recent Mitchell interview was this evening, August 1, on Fox News' Hannity's America.   It will be replayed at midnight EST.


AOL News Poll
http://news.aol.com/article/astronaut-claims-alien-cover-up/101479

As part of an article on Dr. Edgar Mitchell AOL News ran an online poll which was IP address limited (multiple voting required deleting all cookies).  The results were quite astounding.   Here they are:

Do you believe that life exists elsewhere in the universe?   Yes (128,631) 93%    No (9,564) 7%
Do you think Earth has been visited by aliens?  Yes (110,119)  81%    No (26,039)  19%


Gary McKinnon Loses Extradition Appeal in the UK House of Lords
http://tinyurl.com/5rqxck

Computer hacker Gary McKinnon is one step closer to extradition to the United States to face trial for hacking government computers looking for, among other things, information about UFOs and government cover-up.    It is assumed Mr. McKinnon will appeal his case to the European Court and take all stalling measures possible to delay extradition until after a new administration has taken office in the United States - his hope being the new administration will drop extradition and leave the matter to UK courts.

PRG some time ago informed McKinnon's attorney that should a trial take place in the United States, PRG executive director Stephen Bassett will be happy to assist the defense including testifying on behalf of the defendant.    It is assumed the U. S. government will move heaven and earth to avoid the UFO/ET issue being introduced into such a trial.   Much effort has been made in the past to get the UFO/ET issue into a court of law as part of a high profile case.  It has never happened.

PRG is archiving the extensive coverage of the McKinnon case at: 
www.paradigmresearchgroup.org/newsitems2008.html


Debunker Archive

PRG will soon begin a new project - creating an online archive of printed, video and audio comments by the most notable UFO/ET debunkers during the past 60 years.  There are three reasons for this project: 1) begin assembling a history of UFO/ET debunking,   2)  provide media producers an easy way to see what they are getting when they book any of the living debunkers as counterpoint to researchers/activists, and 3)  have such an archive at the ready when post-Disclosure these same people attempt to recast themselves as the world's leading experts on all things extraterrestrial (and you can be sure they will since they have no boundaries).

As archiving projects go, this will be a bit more difficult than most.   Any assistance would be welcome.  If you have or know where PRG can find printed, audio and/or video
examples of the "debunker's greatest hits," please pass them on to PRG.  Contact information below.


Exopolitics World Network
www.exopoliticsworld.net
A new country has come on line - South Africa


Exopolitics United States Network
www.exopoliticsunitedstates.net
Several states are about to come on line.


Upcoming Conferences
www.paradigmresearchgroup.org/conferences.html

2008 Shag Harbour UFO Festival, Nova Scotia, Aug 8
UFO Symposium 3, Tinley Park, IL, Aug 17
Ancient Earth Mysteries Conference, Dallas, TX, Sept 6
Alamo Conference: A Desert UFO Experience!, Alamo, NV, Aug 29-31
2008 Flatwoods Monster 56th Anniversary and Flying Saucer Extravaganza, St. Albans, WV,
Sept 12-13
10th Annual Bay Area UFO Expo, Santa Clara, CA, Sept 27-28
2008 Culture of Contact, Jersey City, NJ, Oct 16-18  (Bassett speaking)
6th Annual UFO Crash Retrieval Conference, Last Vegas, Nov 7-9  (Bassett speaking)

 
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July 23, 2008

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Media Notice - July 11, 2008

Larry King Live on CNN - July 11 and July 18 Programs

It is becoming increasingly apparent CNN has made a commitment to extensively engage the extraterrestrial presence issue via its most popular news talk program.

Larry King has interviewed thousands of guests including presidents, senators, members of congress, movie stars, foreign dignitaries, military leaders active and retired - people representing virtually every aspect of our political and social culture.

Mixed in with the fun and entertainment have been shows addressing many of the most important issues of our time. His programs dealing with aspects of the extraterrestrial presence issue get top ratings and are almost always selected for the Sunday evening reruns.

PRG cannot overstate the significance of this emerging coverage.

Two more programs are now pending.

Friday, July 11, 2008 - Revisiting the Stephenville sightings
Friday, July 18, 2008 - The Malmstrom Air Force Base event

Larry King Live is broadcast at 9 pm EST and rebroadcast at 12 am EST. A program is selected each week for rebroadcast on Sunday evening.

Information on these upcoming programs is provided below.  Please tape these programs and put them up on YouTube.

And PLEASE let CNN know how much you support their efforts to cover these issues.

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Exopolitics Toronto

Office of the Director of Media Relations
Toronto - Vancouver – Washington D.C.

M e d i a R e l e a s e

ANOTHER LARRY KING LIVE SPECIAL ON UFOs – THE STEPHENVILLE LIGHTS RE-VISITED

Toronto Ontario – July 11, 2008 Larry King Live tonight presents yet again more news about the Stephenville Lights (February 2008)

After investigations and reports by MUFON (The Mutual UFO Network), Larry King once again takes on UFOs in his seemingly relentless series of investigative programs on this issue.

It is worthy of note that CNN’s top rated program Larry King Live has not only been consistent in its coverage of the UFO issue but Mr. King has been asking pointed questions about the government intelligence secrecy surrounding classified information on UFOs.

In his on-going coverage, Mr. King has featured prominent guests that include: Shirley MacLaine, film-maker James Fox, Roswell researchers Tom Carey and Don Schmitt, Nick Pope, physicist Stanton Friedman, former Governor of Arizona Fife Symington and journalist Angelia Joiner.

A spokesperson for Exopolitics Toronto, a Canadian organization dedicated to UFO Disclosure, has stated, “The in depth and on-going coverage on American national television by Larry King Live on CNN is a milestone in the disclosure process. He has managed to have on his program the most highly credentialed people involved in the search for the truth about UFOs and an ET presence. Each evening that Larry King decides to engage the UFO matter with his obvious conviction and open inquiry, is an evening closer to a CBS, NBC or ABC investigative news program like 60 Minutes taking on this issue with the seriousness and integrity it demands and deserves. A free press in America is the key to Disclosure – like the Watergate investigation in the era of Richard M. Nixon – once the evidence is brought forward, the truth embargo imposed by the government on the UFO matter will go into cascade failure. UFO Disclosure is currently bookmarked between the threat of an American attack on Iran and the existing energy crisis. The Disclosure of an UFO/ET presence will absorb each event.”

Larry King seems to want to be part of this unrelenting process of Disclosure.

Tune in to Larry King Live today Friday July 11 at 9:00 ET/6:00 PT on CNN.

Larry King Live - http://www.cnn.com/CNN/Programs/larry.king.live/

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July 18 Larry King Guest List (tentative)

Segments 1 & 2
LA Robert Hastings
LA Bob Salas (USAF ret)
LA Bob Jamison (USAF ret)
TBA, IL Dr. Bob Jacobs (USAF ret)

Segment 3
Adds skeptic Bill Nye "The Science Guy"

Segment 4-7
LA - Stanton Friedman
LA - James Fox
LA - Bill Nye

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From: Robert Hastings

This is to let you know that I will be appearing on Larry King Live next Friday, July 18th, to discuss my UFO research. Appearing with me will be three former U.S. Air Force officers who were involved in nuclear weapons-related UFO incidents:

Bob Salas, a Minuteman missile launch officer at Malmstrom AFB, was on duty in his underground launch "capsule" one night in March 1967 when a UFO hovered over the site and somehow shut down most (possibly all) of his 10 missiles. An identical incident occurred at another launch facility outside of Malmstrom two weeks earlier.

Bob Jamison, a Minuteman missile targeting officer at Malmstrom, was involved in bringing some of those missiles back online. Jamison and his team were explicitly told during a briefing that UFOs had caused the shutdowns and were ordered, for their safety, to stay on base until all reports of UFO activity had ceased. Only then was the team allowed into the missile field.

Dr. Bob Jacobs, a photographic officer, was filming an Atlas missile test at Vandenberg AFB, in September 1964, when a UFO suddenly appeared near the separated dummy nuclear warhead while it was in flight downrange. Jacobs and another officer, Major Florenze Mansmann, state that the film showed the UFO circling the warhead and shooting beams of light at it. Seconds later, the warhead tumbled out of sub-orbit, well short of its target. The film was reportedly confiscated by two CIA agents who visited Mansmann at VAFB.

Furthermore, my 581-page book, UFOs and Nukes, is finally finished and will be available ONLY at my website, ufohastings.com, beginning July 18th.
I hope you can watch the Larry King show.

 

 
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June 23, 2008

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PRG Update - June 30, 2008

Wikipression Redux
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/User_talk:Sandstein

Wikipedia is the 7th most popular website in the world (Alexa) and an information source for tens of millions of netizens.    It is international - only 26% of its users are from the U.S.   The English language component is overseen by approximately 2000 "Administrators" who operate within an esoteric protocol labyrinth.   It is also a work in progress with many problems.   Whatever those problems it has become a power on the Internet and what it does matters.  

Soooo, when it repeatedly trashes and undermines an important article "exopolitics" then deletes it without the slightest interest in what experts in the field have to say, that's a problem.  When a lengthy article on Mr. Ed the talking horse is readily available, but an article on Exopolitics is not, it sends the wrong message to the larger community.

For the earlier PRG Update on this matter see:  www.paradigmresearchgroup.org/Press_Releases/Updates.html#6-23-08

The principal problem with Wikipedia right now is the abuse of power and endemic arrogance of the Administrators.   Administrator "Sandstein" has received numerous posts to his user page regarding the exopolitics article.  Here verbatim are some of his responses (bold added by PRG):

The article Exopolitics was removed based on community consensus as established in the following discussion: Wikipedia:Articles for deletion/Exopolitics (2nd nomination). According to our deletion policy, no further basis for deletion, such as knowledge about the subject, is required or expected.  Sandstein  15:14, 16 June 2008 (UTC)

Listen, Jeffinantlanta, I have neither the time nor the inclination to respond to this. It really sounds like a good parody of the rantings of a "deluded conspiracy theorist" TV stock character. So, a final time: It is not I who decided to delete Exopolitics, but our community of editors. If you want to contest the deletion of the article, you must appeal to the community. You can do this at the page WP:DRV. Please stop badgering me about this. I can't tell you any more.  Sandstein  07:33, 29 June 2008 (UTC)

That is not a reason to undelete Exopolitics. See WP:DP and WP:DRV. Incidentally, such requests are usually prefaced with "please", at least in polite society.  Sandstein  21:27, 23 June 2008 (UTC)

I've had it with you people now. Wikipedia is not the place for you to push your WP:TRUTH. Go write about UFO conspiracies on your personal websites or blogs, please, but do not bother editing Wikipedia if you have no intention of cooperating civilly. This is a privately operated website, editing it is a privilege and not a right, and I have just removed that right from StephenBassett (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · block user · block log).  Sandstein  21:53, 29 June 2008 (UTC)

Editing from StephenBassett (your account, IP address, or IP address range) has been disabled by Sandstein for the following reason(s):  Single-purpose WP:TRUTH account, no useful contributions, trolling at my talk and at http://www.aliensthetruth.com

[Administrator Sandstein also deleted PRG executive director Stephen Bassett's User page.   The basis for this?  He felt Bassett's User page was too much about, well, the User.  They delete articles, they delete Users.   One is reminded of Joseph Stalin's apparatchiks working in the Kremlin's back rooms erasing "undesirables" from thousands of photos - making them disappear from history.]

Since Bassett is blocked from editing and creating articles and has no User page, it will necessary to others to put up a new Exopolitics article.  However, all indications are that such an article would be deleted quickly. It may be more appropriate to exercise your First Amendments rights for a while and let Wikipedia know that an oligarchy is not what the founder of Wikipedia, Jimmy Wales, had in mind.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/User_talk:Sandstein

A new article can be put up when Wikipedia shows as much respect for the most important issue of our time as it does for its article on Soupy Sales.

 
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June 23, 2008

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PRG Update - June 23, 2008

Censorship Rides Again - Wikipression

Media have the right to print what they want.   When they choose to not write about an issue you hold dear, that is not censorship, that's First Amendment free speech.  If they write about it poorly, it's not censorship, it's incompetence.  Now if a third party, say the government, tells media what and how to cover an issue, THAT's censorship.   As it happens the Internet has created global constructs which billions of people are sourcing.  This creates new realms for censorship to manifest.     Two examples involving PRG:

First Google deletes/blocks pages from the top of search results, now after two years an Administrator at Wikipedia has removed the "Exopolitics" article from the online "people's" encyclopedia.   This from a publication with huge articles on Britney Spears, the Incredible Hulk and Mr. Ed (the talking horse).   Efforts to get the article reinstated were rebuffed, and essentially impossible, given the absurd complexity of the process.

Wikipedia is a powerful concept.   Six percent of all netizens use it.  It draws upon the collective intellectual resource to create something with huge potential.  Sadly, in order to deal with attendant issues such as inaccuracy, vandalism and malicious intent, operationally it has become an impenetrable, incomprehensible labyrinth populated by crypto-fascist geeks who rule over imaginary fiefdoms while hiding behind screen names.

The Administrator/CFG in this instance who deleted the "Exopolitics" article goes by the screen name "Sandstein."  His home in Wikiworld is located at:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/User_talk:Sandstein#Exopolitics 

He has no knowledge of exopolitics, its history or the attendant issues and his "decision" was derived from a mock consensus of a few other CFG's who know even less - a rationale based upon the premise that collective ignorance is somehow smarter than individual ignorance - a case of the arrogant leading the blind.

Google deletes the Open Letter to Senator Hillary Clinton web pages at or near the top of the search results going into the key Indiana and North Carolina primary elections, which miraculously reappear a few days after the elections are over.   Now Wikipedia has deleted the "Exopolitics" article which had been in place for over three years.  

Every time this kind censorship by non-governmental entities takes place PRG is going to point it out and name names.   The Truth Embargo remains in place because people and organizations not only believe the government's propaganda, they step up to help enforce it.

Neither government suppression nor censorship by the likes of Google or Wikipedia will prevent the inculcation of exopolitics into the mainstream or the end to the Truth Embargo.  If you believe that exopolitics should have an appropriate article in the mighty Wikipedia, feel free to convey your views to Sandstein via the above link. 

 

Robert Bletchman
Obituary at:  http://tinyurl.com/59cjeh

PRG regrets the passing of Robert Bletchman.  Bob was the public relations director for MUFON and an advisor to CUFOS. He organized symposia at the United Nations to advance the subject of UFO's and taught an adult education class on UFO phenomena.  Bob was an activist and helped to develop the idea of UFO state ballot initiatives ten years ago along with Larry Bryant and Bruce Widaman. 

He did not live long enough to witness the end of the Truth Embargo, but he helped bring it about.  Our thoughts go out to his family.

 

PRG Launches the Exopolitics United States Network (EUSN)
www.expoliticsunitedstates.net
www.exopoliticsworld.net

Like the Exopolitics World Network (EWN), the EUSN will be a network of websites (which may or may not have organizations attached), one per state, which track exopolitical developments within each state, link to other exopolitical sites and whatever else the webmaster wishes to engage.  

Like the EWN it is all volunteer.  The only criteria required for listing on the EUSN central hub is an URL and naming protocol, i.e.,  www.exopoliticsmontana.us   Exopolitics - Montana,   www.exopoliticscalifornia.us  Exopolitics - California,  www.exopoliticsmissouri.us   Exopolitics - Missouri.

The websites for Arizona, Florida and Georgia are in development.

PRG is looking for webmasters to create sites in the other 47 states and the District of Columbia.    Preferably you are a resident of the state in question, can create a website, have some knowledge of UFO/ET issues and history.  It would be your URL, your site and your project.    Others who are interested but can't create a website may want to help out and will be referred to the webmaster for that state.

Only a few nations are large enough for such an intranet. They include Canada, China, India, Australia and Russia. PRG will not attempt to create intranets for those countries, but hopes others will and will use similar URL and naming protocols.

The goal is simple: to create as quickly and inexpensively as a possible a powerful presence on the Internet search returns for "Exopolitics" and build a worldwide movement to end the Truth Embargo.

If you would like to create the EUSN site for a particular state, please contact PRG ASAP.

 
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June 1, 2008

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PRG Update - June 1, 2008

Denver  Ballot Initiative and Press Conference
All Politics is Local - even Exopolitics
www.paradigmresearchgroup.org/newsitems2008.html  (May)
www.paradigmresearchgroup.org/main.html

A Denver resident, Jeff Peckman, is attempting place a ballot initiative into the November election calling for an ordinance to create an 18-member Extraterrestrial Affairs Commission.  According to the proposal, the 18-member ET commission would "create a responsible, common-sense strategy for dealing with issues related to the presence of extraterrestrial beings on Earth," among other tasks.   Four thousand signatures are required.    A support petition is located at: www.petitiononline.com/etaffair/petition.html

"The evidence is irrefutable that there are extraterrestrials that have visited earth frequently," said Peckman, who believes the government is covering up encounters.

Peckman's effort is reminiscent of state ballot initiatives in 1999 and 2000 in Arizona and Missouri by Robert Bletchman and Bruce Widaman.   This time around there has been greater coverage with relatively straight articles in all major Colorado papers and numerous television segments.  

On May 30 Peckman held a press conference in Denver to discuss the Ballot Iniative and other matters.  Those other matters included showing one of the Stan Romanek contact videos of an alleged alien looking through a window of Romanek's house.   This was announced in advance and the media attention was nothing short of extraordinary.   Peckman received calls from virtually every news talk show on network television.  Whatever the media assessment of the Romanek video, the Ballot Initiative has now received broad attention which may insure the needed 4000 signatures are obtained.   Also, the Romanek case can expect much more attention.

As it happens all of this and the Denver ballot signature process will overlap with the Democratic Party Convention in August in Denver.   A coincidence perhaps, but PRG applauds the strategy.

Gary McKinnon Case
http://tinyurl.com/4b4rnj

The extradition hearing in the House of Lords for UK computer hacker, Gary McKinnon, has been set for June 16.  McKinnon is accused of hacking into US government computers.  He claims he was searching for information on government actions as regards UFO phenomena.  McKinnon faces substantially greater punishment should he be extradited.  If he loses his appeal in the House of Lords, another appeal could follow in the UK or possibly the European Court of Human Rights.

In either case there is a possibility that McKinnon could be brought to the United States for trial sometime between the party conventions and the November election, which could have exopolitical implications.

Exopolitics United Kingdom has created a support site for McKinnon at:  http://tinyurl.com/43lefb 

New Info on Upcoming Conferences

1st Annual Mysteries of the Universe Conference
June 7, 2008
Kansas City, MO
Intrigue Park Place Hotel
www.paradigmresearchgroup.org/conferences.html#MUC-08

Conspiracy Con 2008
June 7-8
Santa Clara, CA
Marriott Hotel
www.paradigmresearchgroup.org/conferences.html#CC-08

2008 Shag Harbour UFO Festival
August 8-9
Shag Harbour, Nova Scotia, Canada
Barrington Passage Curling Club
www.paradigmresearchgroup.org/conferences.html#SHUFOF-08

2008 Culture of Contact
September 18-21
New York, NY (Chelsea)
Alex Grey Gallery
www.paradigmresearchgroup.org/conferences.html#CoC-08

 
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May 17, 2008

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PRG Update - May 17, 2008


Citizen Hearing
www.x-ppac.org/CitizenHearing/index.htm

This is not a funding request (to you).  Rather it is a referral request regarding the Citizen Hearing.  The time is now ideal for this project of PRG and X-PPAC to proceed with a target date of April 2009.  Depending upon the degree of audio/visual production the Citizen Hearing will cost between $200,000 and $300,000.  See proposed Budget (www.x-ppac.org/CitizenHearing/budget.htm).

If you are acquainted with someone who has worked to achieve the kind of financial success in their life which would permit them to back a project of this scope, please commend to them the website for the Citizen Hearing.    And, of course, I would be happy to meet with any interested party at a time and place of their convenience.


PRG Fox News Appearance - May 14
www.foxnews.com/studiob/index.html  (scroll down to "Are they out there?" video

Based upon several past appearances on Fox News which were handled quite well, PRG was a bit surprised at the treatment given by Fox to this segment.  That said, points that needed to be made were made, and PRG looks forward to being back on Fox News again.


X-Conference DVDs
www.paranormalmatrix.tv

DVDs of all four X-Conferences are now available from Paranormal Matrix.


PRG News Coverage Archive
www.paradigmresearchgroup.org/newsitems2008.html

Mainstream media articles targeting UFO/ET phenomena and related issues continue to be generated around the world at an unprecedented pace.  They are turning up faster than PRG can log them into the Archive.   Which is why the PRG News Coverage Archive has achieved a milestone having now listed over 2000 MSM articles.


PRG Speaking Schedule  (Stephen Bassett)
www.paradigmresearchgroup.org/speaking&eventschedule.html

July 3-6       Roswalien Experience 2008   Roswell, NM
July 3-6       Roswell UFO Festival   Roswell, NM
July 14-15   33rd International Institute of Integral Human Sciences Conference   Montreal, Canada
Nov 7-9       6th Annual UFO Crash Retrieval Conference   Las Vegas, NV


Google Censorship Issue - Update

After the primary election was over Google was contacted by a national reporter about the blocking issue and within 24 hours some related pages reappeared but not the PRG source page.  After Google was contacted a second time by this reporter the PRG source page with the Open Letter turned up on the Google listings for a few hours before disappearing once again.  This happened several times.  The PRG source page would be accessible by very strict search criteria, it would disappear for a day or two before reemerging again under strict search criteria.   On the other hand the PRG source page and other pages remained at or near the top of the Yahoo and MSN search returns for - Open Letter to Senator Hillary Clinton - which has been the case since May 1.  

Search algorithms are extremely complicated, but it is well known that page listings can be blocked using various methods.  Google's censorship policy statement indicates that a notice would appear in the case of a blocked page.  No such notice has appeared.

Fortunately, as of the evening of May 10 any restrictions of the PRG source page for the Open Letter were lifted.  The PRG source page has worked its way back to the top of the listings where it was on May 1, five days before the election, and the Open Letter is now appropriately represented on Google as it has been on Yahoo and MSN.   Nevertheless, PRG wants to speak with an attorney representative from the Google legal department so that it can be determined why this source page (and for a while other pages) was blocked, who authorized the block and how to resolve the matter in a fair and reasonable manner for both parties.

Until Google is forthcoming with a satisfactory explanation the specter is raised that a multi-billion dollar, multi-national corporation used the #1 search engine in the world to manipulate search returns regarding a major issue impacting a leading presidential candidate leading into a do-or-die primary election.    If true, this would call into question the integrity of all Google search returns.

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May 9, 2008

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PRG Update - May 9, 2008 - Google Blocking

To All Surpporters of the Disclosure Process:

The home page for PRG's Open Letter to Senator Hillary Clinton located at: 

www.paradigmresearchgroup.org/Open_Letter_Clinton-Hillary.htm

remains fully blocked by Google from appearing on the Google search listings after it initially rose to the top of the search listings circa May 1.

A mainstream media journalist contact of PRG is pressing Google for an explanation and so far is getting nothing but noise back from Google.

There has been no problem whatsoever at Yahoo where this page is fully listed under the appropriate search criteria.  PRG applauds Yahoo.

Please post The Open Letter to Senator Hillary Clinton letter on your websites and forums.   If you cannot post the letter, then link to the page.

PRG will do its best to find out why this page was blocked, who blocked it and whether there is any connection to someone within the Clinton campaign staff.

PRG will not be censored by Google or any other billion dollar multi-national corporation without a fight.

Regards,|
Stephen Bassett
Executive Director
Paradigm Research Group

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4938 Hampden Lane, #161, Bethesda, MD 20814 t PRG@paradigmresearchgroup.org t 202-215-8344

 

February 6, 2008

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PRG Update - X-Conference/George Noory - 2/6/08
 

X-Conference 2008 - April 18-20 - Hilton Gaithersburg (Washington, DC metro area)
www.x-conference.com

Breaking News: Colin Andrews, the renowned crop circle researcher, will make his first appearance at the X-Conference.   More speaker additions are expected as PRG works hard to bring together as many of the legendary Aviary as possible to lecture or appear in panel.

PRG is also pleased to announced a special two hour event with Coast to Coast AM's George Noory, host of the number one late night talk show in America, making a rare appearance on the East Coast.   George, who has always been a great supporter of the disclosure effort, will talk with and take questions from his fans.  This separately ticketed event will be a designated fund raiser to benefit Paradigm Research Group and exopolitics.   Much thanks, George.

George will also give a short Keynote at the Saturday evening Banquet.  It is anticipated he will broadcast the Friday, April 18 Coast to Coast AM program from the local WMAL AM 630 affiliate likely featuring guests speakers from X-Conference 2008.
 

                

As of today X-Conference 2008 will include: seven PhDs, one MD, two Astronauts (Mitchell & O'Leary), one of 12 humans who have set foot off the planet earth (Mitchell), a former Defence Minister and Deputy Prime Minister of Canada (Hellyer), the host of the number one late night talk show in America (Noory), the world's leading crop circle researcher (Andrews), one of the most inside people from within government regarding UFOs, remote viewing and psychic phenomena (Alexander), one of the key figures in the Rockefeller Initiate (Jones), the leading expert on alternative and alleged ET derived technology (Valone), the most important living Roswell witness (Marcel), three members of the legendary Aviary (Maccabee, Jones and Alexander), the leading researcher on the presidential connection to the UFO/ET issue (Cameron), two leading media researchers (Simone and Hansen), the resident field historian and recent television star (Dolan), the heart and soul of exopolitics in Canada (Bird and Viggiani), a former CNN News anchor (Jones), and more TBA.

This is simply one of the strongest and most focused group of speakers ever assembled to address the most important issue of our time.

Register now at:  www.x-conference.com [Registration] 

Book rooms now (the hotel will sell out) at the Hilton Gaithersburg at:  301-977-8900 [Special rate booking code: X-Conference 2008]


PRG Media Archive
www.paradigmresearchgroup.org/newsitems2008.html

The amount of mainstream news coverage of the UFO/ET issue is now clearly at unprecedented levels.   The PRG Media Archive is logging in articles at pace to exceed 1200 for 2008.   This is a 250% increase over 2007 and a 650% increase over 2006.

PRG is also seeing a significant change in attitude on the part of media outlets, talk shows, reporters and editors (with some notable exceptions).   The power of the modern, multi-tiered media structure is on the verge of being unleashed on the UFO/ET issue.   Anyone who paid attention to Watergate, Irangate or Lewinskygate knows what that means.

Can a 60-year truth embargo on acknowledging a reality a major portion of the world's people have already suspected is true, survive such an onslaught?

4938 Hampden Lane, #161, Bethesda, MD 20814 s PRG@paradigmresearchgroup.org s 202-215-8344

 

January 15, 2008

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PRG Update - Part II - January 15, 2008
 

Sighting Media Coverage

A significant sighting has occurred in San Diego which has comparisons to Phoenix in 1997 and some Mexico sightings.   It is developing and has received some national coverage.  Another in Texas has been linked on the Drudge Report which receives in excess of 20 million page views a day.   The Drudge Report also previously linked to the Chicago O'Hare Airport sighting articles.  If the San Diego sighting, which occurred on New Years Day, is indicative of Mexico-type events moving north of the Rio Grande, the implications are non-trivial. 

San Diego:  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MAox0pcZZxo
Texas: 
http://tinyurl.com/37ymx2
              http://tinyurl.com/2w8hgo
              http://tinyurl.com/3drwxo 
 

X-Conference 2008
www.x-conference.com

At this time the conference looks to include the following: 15 Lectures/Keynotes of either 30, 45, 60 or 90 minutes, 2 Panels (The Aviary, Plenary), 4 Documentaries, Tribute to Dr. John Mack, Friday Speakers Party, Saturday Banquet, PRG Awards, Monday PRG press conference (National Press Club).

The Aviary Panel:  PRG is seeking to bring as many of the legendary Aviary as possible to X-Conference 2008 to participate in a panel and in some cases to lecture.  This Panel would be unprecedented.   If you are not familiar with the Aviary, just Google:   Aviary UFO.   However, be aware that what you will find is a mixture of fact, fiction, myth and, perhaps, disinformation.   Come to X-Conference 2008 to sort it all out.

Tribute to Dr. John Mack:  Dr. Mack and PEER (Program for Extraordinary Experience Research) were instrumental in PRG Ex. Dir. Stephen Bassett's entrance into the field of extraterrestrial-related phenomena research/activism.    John Mack is one of the most important people of the 20th Century.   His recognition as such by mainstream society is only a matter of time.  Until then PRG is pleased to honor him at X-Conference 2008.


PRG Media Archive
www.paradigmresearchgroup.org/newsitems2007.html

If the number of mainstream news stories being logged in through the first 10 days of 2008 continues at the same pace, it will result in 927 articles in 2008 vs. 472 in 2007 and 186 in 2006. 


PRG Video/Audio Archive
www.paradigmresearchgroup.org/video-audioarchive.htm

The number of UFO/ET/Exopolitical videos being archived on YouTube/Google and other sites is increasing exponentially.  It impossible to keep up.   The new reality of Internet video is quite simply going to put unbearable pressure on the UFO/ET truth embargo.  It is too vast to dilute sufficiently with disinformation and too fast to anticipate.  Nothing short of a shut down or governmental takeover of the Internet will stop this process.  PRG has now archived about 300 selected videos for easy access.   The goal is to reach 1000 and stop.  More is not necessary as these sites usually show related videos with every viewing, which allows for easy linked browsing.


UFO Magazine Article
www.ufomag.com

Stephen Bassett has written a "media year in review" for the next issue of the UFO Magazine.


PRG (Stephen Bassett) Appearance and Media Schedule
www.paradigmresearchgroup.org/speaking&eventschedule.html

February 9 - Exopoltics Radio - Interview with Alfred L. Webre -  www.exopoliticsradio.com
March 1 - WHFR 89.3 FM Detroit  - We Are Not Alone w/ David Twitchell - http://whfr.fm/show/WeAreNotAlone
April 18-20 - X-Conference 2008 (Gaithersburg, MD) -  www.x-conference.org
July 3-6 - Roswalien Experience 2008 (Roswell, NM) -   www.roswellufomuseum.com/festival.htm
July 10-20 - International Institute of Integral Human Sciences (IIIHS) Conference (Montreal) -  http://iiihs.org


Fund Raising

PRG recently sent out a fund raising letter and one follow-up letter to the 6000+ PRG Updates list.  Much thanks to those who have responded with support.  The goal was 1 in 5 and right now its at 1 in 200.    One more follow-up letter will go out shortly and that will be it for 2008.    PRG will not become an NGO always in fund raising mode peppering all with email requests.  

The dramatic expansion in media coverage, new sightings, actions by foreign governments and the ongoing presidential campaign create an unprecedented opportunity to break the truth embargo.   All that is needed is the funding to act at all appropriate levels.

PRG Contributions:  www.paradigmresearchgroup.org/PayPal.htm

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January 4, 2008

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PRG Update - January 4, 2008
Part I

ABC News Presidential Debates - Saturday Evening, January 5, 7-11 pm EST

There will be an unprecedented double header debate tomorrow night with both party's candidates.   Every effort is being made to get more UFO/ET related questions into play.   It is notable the Wall Street Journal published a serious, front page article on the Kucinich sighting event on January 2.   [See: http://tinyurl.com/2cv9gn ]     Keep your fingers crossed and be sure to watch.


X-Conference 2008 - the Insiders II   [
www.x-conference.com]

The April 18-20 conference is on schedule.  Registration is open at the website.   The Hilton Gaithersburg is booking rooms ($89/night single or double).

An extraordinary group of speakers, panelists and keynoters is being assembled.    The speaker lineup to date is:  Stephen Bassett (Co-Host, Panel Moderator); Cheryll Jones (Co-Host); Paul Hellyer; Astronaut, Dr. Edgar Mitchell* (Keynote); Dr. Jesse Marcel; Astronaut, Dr. Brian O�Leary; Dr. Tom Valone;  Dr. John Alexander (Aviary); Dr. Bruce Maccabee (Aviary); Dr. C. B. "Scott' Jones (Aviary); Grant Cameron; Richard Dolan; Victor Viggiani, Mike Bird, Rob Simone, Terry Hansen, more TBA.    * pending final commitment

As a special feature for April PRG is trying to bring together as many members as possible from the legendary "Aviary" to participate in an Aviary Panel and to lecture.  This would be an unprecedented presentation.   PRG is committed to exploring and understanding the entire history of the UFO/ET era from inside and out.  There are so many stories yet to be to told, particularly from those within government who engaged the issue.   Ultimately the resolution of this extraordinary circumstance should be a joint effort between the people and the government.  The more we know, the better the outcome.

Regardless when you plan to register, if you plan to stay at the Hilton, you need to book your rooms now.  The Booking Code is "X-Conference 2008."   The Hilton Gaithersburg:  301-977-8900  ($89/night single or double)


PRG Media Archive  [
www.paradigmresearchgroup.org/newsitems2007.html]

The PRG Media Archive has now passed 1700 articles (mainstream, no alternative media, no tabloids).  It is easily the largest compilation of accessible articles relating to the UFO/ET issue on the Internet.   It is notable the number of articles listed for 2007 (467) is two and one half times the number for 2006 (186) from the same sources.  While this is not a scientific indicator, it is difficult not to be stunned by the implied increase in mainstream news coverage of this issue in 2007.   If this level of coverage continues or increases in 2008 during the presidential campaigns, the truth embargo is going to come under considerable pressure.


Rockefeller Initiative Page  [
http://tinyurl.com/2o526u]

PRG has created a very important page on the PRG website based upon the work of researcher Grant Cameron.   It is the most comprehensive compilation on the internet addressing the effort by Laurance Rockefeller between 1993-1996 to convince President Bill Clinton to effectively be the "Disclosure President."   163 pages from the 900+ pages obtained via FOIA from the Clinton Office of Science and Technology Policy by Grant Cameron have been archived on the PRG site for easy access.  More will be going up.

Considerable effort is being made to bring this page to the attention of the political media following the presidential campaigns.  The goal is to see the RI introduced as questions in the campaign debates.  Senator Hillary Clinton is the primary focus, but all candidates will be pressed to answer these questions relating to the UFO/ET issue.

Also, more documents are now emerging from the Clinton Presidential Library thanks to more FOIA submissions by Grant Cameron.  Barring substantial redactions or outright misconduct by the Library it is expected that documents further confirming the RI will turn up and will be posted immediately.


X-Conference 2007 Photo Gallery [
http://tinyurl.com/2squol]

The photo gallery from X-Conference 2007 is now up.  Many thanks to those contributing photos.  In addition to the website gallery, many more photos can be viewed at PRG's Flickr account:  [
http://tinyurl.com/3ywnsc]

If you have photos from X-Conference 2007 (or 2005 and 2004) you would like to see in the PRG Gallery, please email them to PRG.  In fact, email any photos from any event you think would be appropriate for the Gallery.


Request

The film footage of the X-Conference 2008 September 17 NPC press conference was lost due to technical problems.  If anyone else filmed that press conference, please contact PRG ASAP.  Much thanks.

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November 29, 2007

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November 29, 2007
1st Follow-up to the October 28 Funding Letter to the PRG Updates List

Washington, DC -  As indicated in the October 28 funding letter, due to the vagaries of email in the era of the "war on spam," as much as 70% of any single mailing, even to targeted lists, is either diverted by filters or never opened.   Consequently, this is the 1st of two follow-up letters to the PRG Updates List regarding a rare open contribution request.  There will be just one more.  If you did receive the first one, there is some new information here.

We are on the verge of significant breakthroughs within the context of the very long, but very important presidential campaign which still has 11 months to go.   PRG is poised to have an impact if it can operate in a vigorous and persistent fashion over this period.  

There are approximately 5000 individuals on the PRG Updates list who, like few others, are very aware of its work over the past eleven years. If but one in five of these individuals were to contribute $100 at this critical time, the funds raised ($100,000) would dramatically empower PRG to move aggressively to bring the ET/Disclosure issue to the forefront of the political process.  It is a unique opportunity.  [Note: contributions from 1 in 312 have come in to date.  Much thanks.  Making progress.]

Here is a snapshot of what is happening:

  • The exopolitical perspective got some top tier news coverage:  http://tinyurl.com/2bu7pu, http://tinyurl.com/yvh6cr, http://tinyurl.com/ypwkcw

  • Bill Richardson spoke to the ET issue on the campaign trail - http://tinyurl.com/2xnxgc

  • Dennis Kucinich was asked about his UFO sighting by Tim Russert at the Democratic debate:   www.youtube.com/watch?v=G980aLrAwoM

  • Governor Bill Richardson was asked about his written statements regarding the 1947 Roswell events by Chris Matthews: www.youtube.com/watch?v=q40ge-ivEg0

  • The Coalition for Freedom of Information secured a landmark court ruling which requires NASA to release documents on Kecksburg case - http://tinyurl.com/2yjcpe

  • An important Larry King Live program was aired on November 9 with James Fox, Fife Symington, Colonel Charles Halt, Sgt. Jim Penniston, and John Calahan.  James Mcgaha, the obligatory debunker, fell flat.   www.youtube.com/watch?v=tgqb3FQQPzE

  • Shirley MacLaine aggressively reentered the fray with an appearance on the November 9 Larry King Live program and numerous other television interviews.  She is putting considerable pressure on Dennis Kucinich and may pressure other political figures on the UFO/ET issue.   Her comment in her new book, Saging While Aging, about Kucinich's sighting of a large triangle craft triggered the debate question from Tim Russert.    Kucinich sighting event:  http://tinyurl.com/2cneq4

  • A significant and highly structured witness press conference was held at the National Press Club by James Fox and the Coalition for Freedom of Information.   www.freedomofinfo.org/national_press.htm

  • CNN Senior Vice President David Bohrman revealed his bias toward the UFO/ET issue leading into the November 28 GOP YouTube debate.  http://tinyurl.com/2y5neo

  • The X-PPAC question is not asked at the Nov. 28 CNN debate but continues to be viewed - http://tinyurl.com/2f6xyh

  • X-Conference 2008 is well timed for April 18-20.  Marketing is just beginning and new funding will be very helpful.  www.x-conference.com

Once again, two quick caveats:  some of you have already provided PRG substantial support.   If so, please put this request aside for now.  You have already helped greatly and it is appreciated.   And some of you, while maintaining your presence on the PRG Updates List, do not agree, in some cases vociferously, with the approach PRG and X-PPAC have taken.  If so, please put this request aside.  You should, of course, not consider it appropriate to financially support efforts you feel ineffective.   But your willingness in spite of your disagreement to remain on the list and follow PRG's work is appreciated.

I will not go into further detail about PRG's work over the past decade for the simple reason that, with few exceptions, everyone on the list already knows.

PRG is ready to move forward with new projects in addition to X-Conference 2008.  If one in 5 on the PRG Updates list would provide $100, the $100,000 raised will make that all happen in a timely fashion.  

     Pay Pal Contributions:  www.paradigmresearchgroup.org/PayPal.htm
     Or mailed to:  Paradigm Research Group, 4938 Hampden Lane, #161, Bethesda, MD 20814


To all those who value the power of truth in the hands of the people and not just the government,  thank you.

Sincerely,
Stephen Bassett
Executive Director

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November 7, 2007

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Media Notice - 11/7/07

Washington, DC - The full hour of Larry King Live on Friday, November 9 will be devoted to UFO/ET phenomena.   There will be a number of government witnesses of rank and station.  The program airs at 9 pm EST and is usually repeated later in the evening.

See: www.cnn.com/CNN/Programs/larry.king.live

James Fox, the producer along with Tim Coleman, of "Out of the Blue" - the best documentary on the subject of UFOs and government posture created to date - brought the program together.

See: www.outofthebluethemovie.com

This program is very significant due to its content and the timing concordant with the controversy developing around what current presidential candidates are saying about the subject matter.

PRG very strongly suggests that reporters, editors and publishers watch this program in order to better understand the most profound news story in history now close to reaching critical mass.  They must decide once and for all whether to engage this issue.

For those who are not in the media:  watch the show, tape it, and get portions up on video archive sites ASAP.  Contact your local papers and representatives in Congress and suggest they watch the program.  Spread the word to your contact lists, blog sites, Face Book, My space, etc.  There is a storm coming, and in the eye of this storm is Disclosure.

Also, the Larry King Live program is prelude to an equally important press conference - also assembled by James Fox - scheduled for 11 am, Monday, November 12 at the National Press Club.  More government witnesses of rank and station will be presented at that time.

See: www.freedomofinfo.org/media/PRESS_ADVISORY.pdf

Contact: Stephen Bassett
                Executive Director
                PRG@paradigmresearchgroup.org
                202-215-8344

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October 28, 2007

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Funding Letter to the PRG Updates List  - October 28, 2007

First some recent developments:

Landmark Court Case Requires NASA to Release Documents on UFO Cases - http://tinyurl.com/2yjcpe
Efforts to insert the Disclosure issue into the presidential campaign continue
      Bill Richardson speaks to the ET issue on the campaign trail -
http://tinyurl.com/2sd7bc        
      Dennis Kucinich had significant sighting event - Shirley MacLaine - http://tinyurl.com/2cneq4
      X-PPAC question still in play for the Nov. 28 CNN debate - http://tinyurl.com/2f6xyh
The exopolitical perspective is getting some top tier news coverage
       http://tinyurl.com/2bu7pu                    http://tinyurl.com/yvh6cr                    http://tinyurl.com/ypwkcw

Washington, DC - This is a rare, open contribution request from PRG.   We are on the verge of significant breakthroughs within the context of the very long, but very important presidential campaign which still has 12 months to go.   PRG is poised to have an impact if it can operate in a vigorous and persistent fashion over this period.

There are approximately 5000 individuals on the PRG Updates list who, like few others, are very aware of its work over the past eleven years.

If but one in five of these individuals were to contribute $100 at this crucial time, the funds raised would dramatically empower PRG to move aggressively to bring the ET/Disclosure issue to the forefront of the political process.  It is a unique opportunity.

Before continuing, two quick caveats:  some of you have already provided PRG substantial support.   If so, please put this request aside for now.  You have already helped greatly and it is appreciated.   And some of you, while maintaining your presence on the PRG Updates List, do not agree, in some cases vociferously, with the approach PRG and X-PPAC have taken.  If so, please put this request aside.  You should, of course, not consider it appropriate to financially support efforts you feel ineffective.   But your willingness in spite of your disagreement to remain on the list and follow PRG's work is also appreciated.

Support provided to PRG in the run-up to X-Conference 2007 made it possible to clear all outstanding balances due from the previous conferences to past speakers and lenders.    While the 2007 event was very successful, the funds to properly develop X-Conference 2008 and fully engage the political opportunities emerging are still not available.  

I will not go into further detail about PRG's work over the past decade for the simple reason that, with few exceptions, everyone on the list already knows.

PRG is ready to move forward with new projects including X-Conference 2008.  If one in 5 on the PRG Updates list would provide $100, the $100,000 raised will make that all happen in a timely fashion.  

     Pay Pal Contributions:  www.paradigmresearchgroup.org/PayPal.htm
     Or mailed to:  Paradigm Research Group, 4938 Hampden Lane, #161, Bethesda, MD 20814
     Or by phone (CC):  202-215-8344


One Final Note:  given the vagaries of email in the era of the "war on spam," as much as 70% of any single mailing, even to targeted lists, is either diverted by filters or never opened.    For that reason, and that reason only, I will follow up with two more contributor mailings, after which there will not be such a request for some time to come.

To all those who value the power of truth in the hands of the people and not just the government,  thank you.

Sincerely,
Stephen Bassett
Executive Director

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October 10, 2007

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PRG Update - October 10, 2007 - X-Conference 2007

X-Conference 2007

The third X-Conference was completed on September 16.    Presenting speakers included: Stephen Bassett; Cheryll Jones (Co-Host); Gildas Bourdais (France); Thomas Carey; Paul Davids; Richard Dolan; Richard Farley; Steven M. Greer, MD; Paola Harris (Italy); Antonio Huneeus (Chile); Paul Kimball (Canada);Bruce Maccabee, PhD; Jaime Maussan (Mexico); Nick Pope (United Kingdom); Capt. Robert Salas (USAF ret.); Michael Salla, PhD (Australia); Donald Schmitt; Daniel Sheehan, JD; Rob Simone; Alfred L. Webre, JD (Canada).

The program was well received with strong reviews from speakers and attendees.  
Feedback is being posted as it comes in up at:  www.paradigmresearchgroup.org/X-Conference2007/Feedback.htm

X-Conference 2008:  the next conference is scheduled for April 18-20, 2008 at the Hilton Gaithersburg.   Registration will open soon, but rooms can be booked now at:  301-977-8900 (conference rate $89).   More info at:  www.x-conference.com

X-Conference 2007 Press Conference (National Press Club):   
The post-event press conference on Monday at the National Press Club also went well.   About a half-dozen reporters were present along with 30 attendees.   A number of announcements were made including: the PRG Awards; the congressional distribution of the documentary, Fastwalkers (www.fastwalkers.com); a call for a witness amnesty program (Alfred L. Webre); and a new television program in Mexico (Jaime Maussan);

Washington Post Coverage:  Dana Milbank, the top political columnist for the Post, attended and did a full "Washington Sketch" piece along with a video.  This page two, half-page article was the second time in ten weeks the Post had prominently featured the work of PRG and X-PPAC.  Milbank's column is the most read in the paper and is usually featured alone on page 2 along with a half-page of advertisements.    The previous article was by William Booth and ran on page 1.   Both pieces included relevant rhetoric such as "exopolitics," "truth embargo," "black budget," "disclosure," "secret world," "politics of UFO/ET phenomena," "the ET ticket," "truth amnesty," "men in black," "crash retrievals," "deep-black, special limited access programs," "reverse engineering," etc.   Along the way they refer to Paradigm Research Group; X-PPAC; Roswell; the Malmstrom Air Force Base incident; the O'Hare Airport sighting; the French, British and Brazilian documents releases; Stephen Bassett, Richard Dolan, Roger Leir, Alfred L. Webre, George Noory, and UFOs and the National Security State.    Into this mix Milbank and Booth dropped the names of Governor Bill Richardson, Senator Hillary Clinton, Representative Dennis Kucinich, Senator John McCain, Al Gore, Senator Barack Obama, Representative Ron Paul, George Stephanopoulos, and Jimmy Carter.

This is unprecedented and may signal a fundamental change in the Post's editorial policy toward the underlying issues behind 60-years of the phenomenology and government policy.   After years of showing disrespect toward the UFO/ET issue the Post cannot simply do an about face and begin serious coverage by their top reporters.  There would have to be a transition wherein the ridicule, tongue-in-cheek modality was maintained but all the relevant information was included.    PRG will be watching closely for further indicators to such a change.

July 8, Booth article:  http://tinyurl.com/ypwkcw
September 18 Milbank column:  http://tinyurl.com/2uwq5v
September 18 Milbank  video:  http://tinyurl.com/38lxff

PRG Awards: Lifetime Achievement (posthumous) - Major Donald E. Keyhoe, USMC; Lifetime Achievement (living) - Alfred L. Webre, JD; Courage in Politics - Frances Emma Barwood; Courage in Journalism - Antonio Huneeus; Disclosure - Capt. Robert Salas, USAF ret.     

More on PRG Awards at:  www.paradigmresearchgroup.org/PRG_Awards.htm


Congressional Delivery - Fastwalkers

A copy of the high definition documentary, Fastwalkers, has been distributed to all Senate offices along with a cover letter from PRG.    A simillar delivery will be made to the House of Representatives in about three weeks.  This is a seeding process which has been going on for a number of years to place materials on the Hill in all offices.    DVD's are particularly useful since any staffer with a laptop can view them at their leisure.   Books have also been distributed.    This project complements the documentaries being stockpiled and repeatedly televised on numerous cable channels.   It is to be assumed the homes of House and Senate members have cable, but they are either not watching or not reacting to these films.   However, it is more likely that congressional staffers are watching the cable TV documentaries.    The goal is elevated awareness on the Hill, which like a rising tide, can raise all boats.


CNN YouTube GOP Debate - November 28, 2007

The X-PPAC video question submitted for the July 23 CNN Democratic Candidate's debate has been resubmitted for the rescheduled CNN GOP debate on November 28, 2007.   New viewings and good ratings may help to elevate the question's prospects for selection.

Video question #419:  http://www.youtube.com/contests_layout?name=RepublicanDebate&v=-d1fw3MPvIA&goto=419



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PRG Updates are mailed on average once a month to individuals who have shown interest in UFO/ET/exopolitical issues.
To be removed from the PRG Updates List reply to:  PRG@paradigmresearchgroup.org  with "remove" as the Subject.

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July 7, 2006

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PRG Update - July 7, 2006

PRG Network
www.livingdirectory.net/PRG


All listees on the PRG Updates mail list are invited to join the PRG Network within the Living Directory Network.  Many of you are already members.  If you are not sure, go to www.livingdirectory.net/PRG and click on "I Forgot My Password."   Submit the email address under which you think you may be registered and wait for an immediate response.  No response means you are not a participant (under that email address) in the PRG Network.

To become a new member, click on "I Wish to Register" and follow instructions.  You will receive a confirmation from PRG in a day or two.

The Living Directory Network consists of over 200 subnetworks representing organizations such as the: 5th Women's World Conference, Bioneers, California Institute for Integral Studies, Club of Rome, Esalen, Institute of Noetic Sciences, John E. Mack Institute, National Association of Media Arts Centers, San Francisco Community Network, Votenet and the PRG Network.    A complete list of participating organizations can be accessed at:  www.livingdirectory.net

Think of the Living Directory as a match.com for intellectual, professional, collegial interaction.   Participation is free, voluntary and by invitation.   All Living Directory Networks are private, secure and without advertising.  One may register for invitation in any of these networks - not just the PRG Network.

Once signed up you can create a personal and professional profile, including photo. There are no anonymous activities and each person determines how accessible they are to others by how they edit their profile. To remain active you merely need to keep your email address current. (Your email address remains invisible to anyone but your group coordinator.)   Only one profile is required regardless of how many organization networks you join. 


Upcoming PRG Network Events

Organizations within the Living Directory are sponsoring events all year long, including the PRG Network.   Perhaps the most active event sponsor is Friendly Favors at www.livingdirectory.net/FF

PRG is cosponsoring three upcoming events on July 12 (Russell Targ), August 15 (Paola Harris) and September 12 (Dr. Dean Radin).  All are in the San Francisco Bay Area.   Full information at:  www.livingdirectory.net/PRG   "Events"

If you are located in or will be visiting this area, please join us.


[Note: of all the organizations within the Living Directory only two, PRG and John E. Mack Institute, deal with UFO/ET/Exopolitcal issues.   Over the years PRG has learned it is difficult to impossible to create collegial connections with mainstream organizations, even those dealing with tangential, overlapping issues.   The Living Directory creates an opportunity to have linking participation across paradigmatic barriers.  It is an important step toward the proper collaboration which will come in due time.]

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3rd Exopolitics Expo - The X-Conference
TBA 2007
www.x-conference.com
Tapes/DVDs available at: www.lostartsmedia.com


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PRG Updates are mailed on average once a month to individuals who have shown interest in UFO/ET/exopolitical issues.
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June 26, 2006

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PRG/X-PPAC
Paradigm Research Group
Extraterrestrial Phenomena Political Action Committee

Update - June 26, 2006

Exopolitics World Hub
www.exopoliticsworld.net

PRG has formally set up a new website, Exopolitics World Hub.   The ambitious goal of this project is to link together one website from each of 32 key countries - all with the same URL formats, i.e., www.exopoliticsunitedstates.us,    www.exopoliticscanada.ca,    www.exopoliticsfrance.fr,    etc .    Each site would provide links and information regarding exopolitical developments within that country.   Ideally all sites would be published in the principal language of the country and in English.    Sites for the United States (by PRG) and Italy have been published.   Canada and Turkey are pending.   Each country may design their site as they wish, but all are welcome to draw upon the design format for  www.exopoliticsunitedstates.us.    The consistency in URL and design formats will enhance the perception of an organized network.

It is expected that once these sites are operational and receiving traffic, they will quickly rise to the top listings on Google and other search engines creating a powerful sense of a global exopolitical movement.

Anyone who believes they are positioned to create and maintain a participating site for one of these countries, please contact PRG at your earliest convenience.  Individuals living in the respective country are much preferred.


X-Conference #3

www.x-conference.com

The new target date for the 3rd X-Conference is now April 2007 in the Washington, DC area.   Let's face it, 2006 is proving to be an awful year, another annus horribilis, best forgotten.  After December 31 let's not speak of it again.  PRG will have to raise $50,000 to rectify the event franchise and commit to the third conference.  The effort continues.


X-PPAC Congressional Alert
www.x-ppac.org/Alerts.html#6-26-06

Few things are more disconcerting in these troubling times than for a politically minded and observant person to watch the Congress of the United States of America stumbling around in the hallowed halls and chambers of the Capitol Building looking for a spine.  While the hunt proceeds X-PPAC will continue to point out the obvious to the esteemed Members: 1) there is an extraterrestrial presence engaging the human race, 2) many people in the government and the military are well aware of this, 3) many of same have begun to speak out publicly, 4) nevertheless, the United States Government continues to maintain a truth embargo and deny the issue, 5) this truth embargo is no longer acceptable and must be resolved in favor of the public's right to know, and most importantly 6) extraordinary technology which could save countless lives and solve major problems faced by all nations remains hostage to this truth embargo and to those leaders who do not trust their own citizens and place the development of weaponry above all else.

This most recent Congressional Alert brings to the attention of Congress the availability of a new book, Majic Eyes Only: Earth's Encounters with Extraterrestrial Technology by Ryan S. Wood and a new project by PRG (see below).


PRG Quotes Page
www.paradigmclock.com/QuotesPage.html

PRG has assembled from multiple sources a powerful compilation of selected written and spoken quotes from persons of rank and accomplishment.  The near term goal is to expand this section to 100 listings.  Quotes were selected on the basis of an unambiguous relationship to the validity of an extraterrestrial presence and the history of government posture toward this presence.  Such a compilation can be very useful to advocacy, but its usefulness is directly dependent upon full sourcing: date, event, location, book, interview, etc.

Please email PRG if you can provide information pertaining to:  1) the validity of a quote,  2) the accuracy of a quote, 3) the provenance of a quote, or 4)  have a suggested quote for inclusion in the PRG Quotes Page.    Thanks.

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3rd Exopolitics Expo - The X-Conference

TBA 2007
www.x-conference.com

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May 19, 2006

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PRG Update - May 19, 2006

UK Gary McKinnon Hacker Case

PRG has been following the case of computer hacker, Gary McKinnon, who is facing extradition to the United States for violating national security by hacking into government computers seeking information regarding UFOs and government cover-up.  Recently he gave a fairly impressive accounting of himself in an interview to the BBC.   See:  http://news.bbc.co.uk/nolavconsole/ukfs_news/hi/newsid_4970000/newsid_4979700/bb_rm_4979716.stm

After some consideration PRG executive director, Stephen Bassett, has contacted Mr. McKinnon's solicitor, Karen Todner, and offered his services pro bono as an expert witness and consultant to counsel as regards the political, economic, scientific and technological implications of the extraterrestrial presence and the US Government imposed truth embargo.  Further, he has offered to make available PRG's massive database of media, research and activist contacts to assist in the preparation of Mr. McKinnon's defense.

Mr. McKinnon has broken the law and should be punished.  However, there is a real possibility the enormous pressure currently being exerted on the truth embargo may prompt the United States Government to overreact by seeking to punish Mr. McKinnon to an excessive degree.   If asked, PRG will assist to help prevent this from happening.


UK MOD BS

A study by the Ministry of Defense in the United Kingdom has just emerged and concludes there is no substance whatsoever to the UFO reports of the past 60 years - all natural phenomena.

Based upon early returns from researchers in the UK who are reviewing the 1996-2000 UFO "study" by the UK Ministry of Defense, it has every appearance of being an attempt by the UK to create a Condon Report* type propaganda effort to counter the gathering momentum for disclosure developing at that time.  When they were finished, they realized what an embarrassing piece of crap they had created and buried it.  It came to light because outside researchers, some no fans of the extraterrestrial hypothesis, requested its release under the UK's equivalent to the US Freedom of Information Act.

If you like irony and think the comparison to the Condon Report is accurate, you will appreciate the name of the UK MOD report - "Project Condign."   To add to that irony, the definition of "condign" is "adequate, deserved."   In fact, the name is so ridiculous, it is tempting to think the whole thing is a UK Government joke.   There is also the possibility the public report is a cover for a more comprehensive, classified report.  This has been done before.

As regards media coverage, the contrast between the recently disgorged UK MOD UFO report and the 2000 French COMETA report is notable.  The COMETA Report raised important points as to the validity of UFO phenomena and challenged the US to act.

The US press wanted nothing to do with the COMETA Report, made no effort to translate it, when it was translated and presented, wouldn't cover it.   The exception was freelance journalist Leslie Kean - to her everlasting credit.

The UK MOD report has been all over the US media - Reuters, NY Times, Drudge, MSNBC, CNN, FNN, many smaller papers.

That the American press went from being a formidable force for understanding the world and challenging questionable government policy circa 1970-75 to a pathetic collection of overpaid useful idiots is one of the saddest and most dangerous political realities of the 20th Century.

* The Condon Report was headed by Prof. Edward U. Condon and based at the University of Colorado (a black mark the U of C will eventually have to account for) and released in 1968.  It was an awful study but passable propaganda.   For an excellent summary of the history of the Condon Report see the following article by W. Todd Zechel:  www.paradigmclock.com/article-zechel-1.html


New Publication - UFO Data Magazine
www.ufodata.co.uk

A new full color, 48 page magazine has debuted in the UK working to fill the vacuum left by the demise of UFO Magazine UK and the death of Graham Birdsall.   It is UFO Data Magazine and is edited by Russel Callaghan.


New Documentary - UFO: The Greatest Story Ever Denied
www.theufomovie.com

This new documentary is produced by Jose Escamilla Media Works, LLC.  If it is as good as its superb website, it is very good indeed.


Stanton Friedman and Michio Kaku - Together!
www.talkradionetwork.com

PRG Hall of Fame recipient, Stanton Friedman, will be the guest of theoretical physicist, Michio Kaku, on Kaku's new radio show Science Fantastic on Saturday, May 20, at 6-7 PM, EST.   The show is syndicated on 90 stations and webcast.

Kaku appeared in one of the better segments on the "Peter Jennings Reports UFOs" special on Feb. 24, 2005.  Seth Shostak of SETI will guest during the hour prior to Stanton.  It would appear Kaku, who seemed to position himself in the Jennings special on the side of the ETH, is going to engage the issue.  It is well known that a significant percentage of top scientists are in the closet regarding the UFO/ET issue.   They know, but they fear to speak candidly.    Is Kaku one of them?

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3rd Annual Exopolitics Expo - The X-Conference

Hilton Gaithersburg - TBA 2006
www.x-conference.com
Tapes/DVDs available at: www.lostartsmedia.com

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May 3, 2006

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Update - May 4, 2006


Paradigm Clock
www.paradigmclock.com/index.html

The Paradigm Clock was reset to 11:59:45 on April 24. Partial explanations for the new time can be found at:
www.paradigmclock.com/chronicleexplanations.html


PRG Websites
www.paradigmclock.com

The PRG websites portaled at www.paradigmclock.com have undergone a long overdue remodeling and integration. The PRG hub page at: www.paradigmclock.com/main.html best reflects these changes. The effect is to better highlight the total range of projects being pursued by PRG and by other diclosure focused organizatioins toward ending the truth embargo. More changes and additions are pending.


Campaign 2006: Get Out the Questions

www.x-ppac.org/Get_out_the_questions.html

It's another election year. For the next 6 months, people seeking a seat in the Congress of the United States will be speaking and debating across the country. They want your vote. You have the right and the obligation to ask them about any issue you see fit. If that issue is controversial, all the better. The American electorate has always had the power at its disposal to bring the implications of UFO/ET issue directly to our political leadership. The power resides in the microphones present at every debate, speech, and town hall meeting.

Confront candidates and incumbents with key questions on the issue. They want to serve you, they want your vote - therefore they had better be prepared to answer your questions. At the above URL you will find examples of questions you might copy into your word processor and take with you to the next political forum. They are direct, grounded and supportable and all have one thing in common - even if the candidate refuses to respond, the question itself will inform the public and media present who hear it.

Feel free to pass these questions on to anyone who might be in a postion to ask them.


PRG Direct™ Support Network
www.paradigmclock.com/PRGDirect.htm

PRG Direct™ is a free service of Paradigm Research Group in support of the researchers, activists, media and philanthropists behind extraterrestrial-related phenomena research and exopolitics. The idea is simple.  These individuals sell books, videos and products to support their work.   While most items are available from distributors like Amazon.com, when you buy direct the author keeps more of the purchase - 5 to 10 times more. 

PRG Direct will link you directly to the author's websites and the selling pages for these products.  It will also provide links to business web pages of PRG supporters and the side businesses of researchers and activists. 

If you are a researcher, activist or PRG supporter and doing direct sales of books, videos and/or other products, please email PRG for possible inclusion in PRG Direct™.


Upcoming Conferences
www.paradigmclock.com/conferences.html

Conspiracy Con May 27-28
www.conspiracycon.com/index1.html

ET Civilizations and World Peace June 9-11
www.exopoliticsinstitute.org/conference.htm

World Peace Forum 2006 June 23-28
www.peaceinspace.org

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Cell: 202-215-8344
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Bethesda, MD 20814
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3rd Annual Exopolitics Expo - The X-Conference

Hilton Gaithersburg - TBA 2006
www.x-conference.com
Tapes/DVDs available at: www.lostartsmedia.com

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April 23, 2006

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PRG Update - April 23, 2006
 

Paul Davids Documentary - The Sci-Fi Boys

Researcher, filmographer, artist and longtime PRG supporter, Paul Daivds, had the DVD of  his latest documentary, The Sci-Fi Boys, go on sale in Best Buy stores nationwide on March 28.   Look for them next to the record selling King Kong DVD.

Paul, who was the executive producer of the movie, Roswell, has created a nostalgic look back at the legendary pioneers of science fiction films - perhaps the most influential artistic genre in history.

Paul recently conducted an interview with some of these legends at a screening at the Egyptian Theater.  www.fangoria.com has several articles about The Sci-Fi Boys and posted the streaming video of the March 21 interview.  Another edited version of the interview along with photos is located at www.kongisking.net


David Sereda/Dan Aykroyd Documentary - Dan Aykroyd Unplugged on UFOs


On May 31 David Sereda's much improved and enhanced documentary, Dan Aykroyd Unplugged on UFOs, will also hit all the Best Buy stores nationwide.  PRG predicts this will quickly become the largest selling UFO documentary in history with total sales in the millions.   Dan Aykroyd is a principal and will be promoting the video personally.   Expect David and Dan to turn up on Larry King Live on CNN and elsewhere.

If sales are as predicted, this documentary will elevate Dan Aykroyd to the status of the leading spokesperson in the world on the matters of extraterrestrial-related phenomena and a government truth embargo (cover-up).

So please spread the word about Dan Aykroyd Unplugged on UFOs.  It's success will help everyone in the field.

More details at:
http://davidsereda.blogspot.com/2006/04/if-you-want-to-see-dan-aykroyd.html


Activism, the Rich and the Super Rich

Attached to this email you will find an .htm file you can open in any browser. [Go to: Billionaires ]  It contains a version of the recent Forbes Magazine's list of the world's wealthiest people.   About a dozen listees with some connection to matters ET have been bolded.  It is worth mentioning that while many on this list have made substantial sums of money from ET related movies, books and products, no one on this list has "publicly" (not aware of any private instances, but such are certainly possible) ever provided any money for either the research into extraterrestrial-related phenomena or the activism to end the truth embargo.  Should they?    That is up to each of them to decide. 

Until they do, let's not miss any opportunity to provide them the information needed to make an informed decision.  If you have a personal or business relationship with anyone on this list or have a good contact with someone who does, please try and get information to that person regarding the incipient disclosure movement.   Give them a chance to make a difference.    In most cases they are simply too busy with multiple projects to be aware of what is happening regarding this issue and its implications.  Help them out.

To further put this matter in perspective, PRG has calculated that if just $2 million were applied to a selected list of activist projects targeting specific weaknesses in the truth embargo, that embargo could be ended in mere months.   Let's use Ms. Alice Walton, net worth $15.7 billion, as an example.   Assuming a modest 5% annual growth rate on assets (be assured that is low for billionaires), $2 million is the equivalent of one days worth in appreciation on her assets.

Also consider this: as of 2004 there were 7.5 million Americans with assets in excess of $1 million for a total in excess of $10 trillion.    The entire human race is being denied the full facts regarding the most profound circumstance in history at a time when the human race and the planet are facing unprecedented challenges, and 7.5 million people with over $10 trillion in assets can't come up with $2 million to acquire those facts?

Time is running out for constructive solutions to global problems.  Anyone who cares about their children, grandchildren - all children - needs to step forward.

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November 2, 2005

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PRG Update - November 1, 2005
 

X-Conference 2005

The 2005 Conference Photo Gallery is now posted.  If anyone has photos from the 2005 event they would like included, please email or mail them to PRG.

See: www.paradigmclock.com/X-Conference/Gallery.htm


PRG Awards for 2005


The PRG Hall of Fame page has been updated with the 2005 inductees.   The PRG Awards page has also been updated for 2005.   Of note is the page for Lt. Col. Philip Corso which includes documents obtained via the Freedom of Information Act which confirm his military career, education, citations and commendations.  Critics and debunkers have questioned his background.   They were wrong.

See:   www.paradigmclock.com/halloffameportal.html
and:   www.paradigmclock.com/PRG_Awards.htm


Exopolitics Column

"Exopolitics: Words and Metaphors - The Men in Gray" was just published in UFO Magazine.   PRG welcomes suggestions for additional "Men in Gray" to be added to a list in development.

See: www.paradigmclock.com/paradigmarticlesindex.html


X-Conference 2006

A date for a 2006 conference has not yet been set as funding is still being sought to underwrite outstanding accounts and the financial requirements for a successful third event.    The X-Conference was not created as a "business venture."  It was intended to be an extension of the truth advocacy process.  A third conference will be held if it can be conducted at a level impacting the disclosure process.

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October 19, 2005

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PRG Update - October 19, 2005

Institute of Noetic Sciences (IONS) Presentation - Tonight
www.favors.org/ff   [Events]

PRG Director Stephen Bassett will present tonight (Wednesday, Oct. 19, 6 pm) at the Institute of Noetics Sciences in Petaluma, CA.   

Dr. Edgar Mitchell was the scheduled speaker but had to cancel as his home is directly in the projected path of category 5 hurricane Wilma.  Dr. Mitchell has to prepare his family and home in advance of the storm.

Stephen will present on Consciousness, Word View and the Politics of Disclosure which will be excerpted from the Exopolitics presentations recently given at the University of Toronto, Canada and the University of Calabria, Italy.

PRG Updates recipients in the Bay Area are welcome to attend.

For complete information see "Events" at: www.favors.org/ff


University of Toronto, Canada Presentation
www.exopoliticstoronto.com

The September 25 Exopolitics Toronto Symposium produced by Mike Bird, Victor Viggiani and MUFON Central Canada was a great success.  The highlight of the Sunday event the 30 minute presentation by former Canadian Minister of Defense, Paul Hellyer.  He served during the administration of Lester Pearson and was a contemporary of Secretary of Defense, Robert MacNamara.

Mr. Hellyer stated clearly he was convinced there is an extraterrestrial presence.  He stated he had recently reread Lt. Col. Philip Corso's book, The Day After Roswell, and contacted an Air Force general in the United States who confirmed the books major assertions.

This is a nontrivial development which will have repercussions.

Stephen Bassett followed Mr. Hellyer with the Keynote presentation.


University of Calabria, Rende, Italy Presentation
www.cun-italia.net/welcome.htm

On October 5-6, 40 speaker from around the world came to Rende, Italy by invitation from Centro Ufologico Nazionale to address aspects of exobiology, ufology and exopolitics.

Stephen Bassett presented on exopolitics and ended his lecture with a call for truth.  All future exopolitics presentations by PRG will end in the same way - a mantra for change:

"I call upon the government of the United States to end the embargo withholding the truth regarding an extraterrestrial presence from the American people.  They are the sovereign citizens of a republic, they are not children, they should not be put on a need to know basis, they do have a right to know, they can handle the truth, they have a social contract with the government they pay for with their own money, and withholding seminal information from them regarding the reality of the world in which they live is not in that contract."

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September 22, 2005

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PRG Update - September 22, 2005

Toronto Exopolitics Symposium
www.exopoliticstoronto.com
Sunday, September 25, 9:30 am - 3:45 pm
University of Toronto Convocation Hall

The symposium developed by Mike Bird and Victor Viggiani will break new ground.  It will mark the first time in history that any defense minister or secretary of defense of any first world nation (and possibly any nation) will state publicly that he or she is convinced the UFO phenomenon is extraterrestrial in origin.

Historian Richard Dolan will lead off with a solid summary of the national security measures taken in the US to address and suppress the UFO question.  Stanton Friedman will expand on this based upon his 40 years of research.  Former Canadian Deputy Prime Minister and Defense Minister, Paul Hellyer, will speak.   PRG's executive director, Stephen Bassett, will close with the keynote.  (Paola Harris has taken ill and will not be able to present.)

While the top echelon media organizations in the United States (ABC, NBC, CBS News, Washington Post, New York Times, Wall Street Journal, Los Angeles Times, etc.) have supported the US Government imposed truth embargo, either freely or under threat, the Canadian press is not so influenced.  Consequently, there has been considerable coverage of this event and Hellyer's pending remarks by the major newspapers in Canada.    There will be many press in attendance.

If Canada were to break ranks with the United States on the matter of the extraterrestrial presence, the truth embargo would collapse.

Please attend, if you can.


Exopolitics International Lecture Tour

A press release will go out today announcing the Toronto Symposium marks the beginning of a national and international lecture tour by Stephen Bassett under the umbrella theme:  The Exopolitics of Disclosure: Why the Truth Embargo Regarding an Extraterrestrial Presence Engaging the Human Race Must End Now.   The next stop will be the Avalon Theatre in Easton, MD.   Stephen will then go to Rende, Italy to speak at the University of Calabria.   Then on to Santa Clara, CA.

The lectures will either be produced by PRG or by invitation.   The goal is to stand on the soil of every nation and call for the United States Government to end the embargo preventing the people of the planet earth from knowing the truth about their world.  This tour will continue until Disclosure has been achieved.

Anyone interested in sponsoring a lecture in their country should contact PRG at:  PRG@paradigmresearchgroup.org

All upcoming lectures will be announced at: www.paradigmclock.com/speaking&eventschedule.html
   

Earth Station Roswell
www.earthstationroswell.com

PRG formally endorses the developing project led by Gene Frazier and Tom Armstrong to build a unique resort in Roswell, New Mexico which celebrates all aspects of the unfolding paradigm change heading this way.

It is a grassroots effort not springing from the big corporate arena.  It seeks to involve and honor the researchers and activists who have been working for nearly six decades to uncover the evidence and resolve the political policies preventing formal awareness of the extraterrestrial presence.

Gene and Tom have done an excellent job in building the architectural, conceptual and marketing foundation for this project.    PRG hopes they are successful in securing the funding and the land needed to make this very cool idea a reality.

PRG also hopes that all of the folks in Roswell who are aware of their city's special place in the history now unfolding will not underestimate just how big the coming opportunities will be and work together to create a plethora of projects that will make Roswell a vibrant oasis in the post disclosure world.   


Peter Jennings' Passing

Much has already been written and said about the death of ABC News' longtime anchor.  Here are two items of addendum:

Peter Jennings knew he had serious cancer before his UFO special aired.  Nevertheless, he made the rounds of all the networks, personally promoted this project and allowed it to be his last significant journalistic contribution.  While "Peter Jennings Reporting: UFOs - Seeing is Believing" was flawed, it made many strong points to a large audience.   PRG believes those with professional and financial stature in the United States usually know more about the extraterrestrial question then they publicly acknowledge.   The more your accomplishments, the more you have to lose.   In the end with much less to lose, Peter Jennings took on the greatest issue of his time.  If only he had spoken his mind with complete candidness before departing.

Jennings' death from lung cancer once again brought to the surface the appalling statistics which surround this disease.  The most profound secular event in human history is soon to take place.  The aftermath will be compelling without historical precedent   PRG invites all of its supporters and colleagues who smoke to consider this and choose not to trade in their front row seat to the greatest show of all time for what the cigarette companies are selling.
 

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August 3,  2005

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PRG Update - August 3, 2005
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X-Conference 2006
The 3rd Exopolitics Expo has tentative dates of June 2-4, 2006 at Hilton Gaithersburg, but remains on hold pending substantial new funding currently being sought.

Upcoming Speaking Schedule for Stephen Bassett
www.paradigmclock.com/speaking&eventschedule.html

August 12, 2005
7:30 pm (Box office opens at 5 pm)
Marjorie Luke Theater
721 East Cota Street, Santa Barbara, CA
Topic: The Extraterrestrial Presence and the Politics of Disclosure

September 25, 2005
9:30 am to 3:45 pm (4 speakers)
University of Toronto Convocation Hall
31 Kings College Circle, Toronto, Canada
Topic: Symposium on Disclosure and Planetary Directions

September 28, 2005
7:30 pm (Box office opens at 5:30 pm)
Avalon Theatre
40 East Dover Street, Easton MD
Topic: The Extraterrestrial Presence and the Politics of Disclosure

October 15-16, 2005
Sunday 8:45 am (Lecture), 9:45 am (Workshop)
The Bay Area UFO Expo
Westin Santa Clara
5101 Great American Parkway, Santa Clara, CA
Lecture: The Disclosure Show: Looking back at 10 years of exopolitical activism
Workshop: Disclosure: Why it will and must happen, how it will happen and what you need to do about it
   
November 4-6, 2005
Friday 8:15 pm
3rd Annual UFO Crash Retrieval Conference
Embassy Suites Hotel and Convention Center
3600 Paradise Road, Las Vegas, NV    
Moderator:  Speaker panel and press conference    


The Chaffinch House - Easton MD
www.chaffinchhouse.com
PRG supporter and music entrepreneur, Theresa Aldao, owns a gorgeous Bed and Breakfast in the postcard perfect town of Easton, MD on the Eastern Shore.  She is arranging for UFO/ET researcher/activists to spend time at her B&B where they can round table and meet with other B&B guests who have booked for that purpose.   Lloyd Pye has been hosted, and William Henry is scheduled.

In conjunction with his appearance at Easton's famous Avalon Theatre Stephen Bassett will be at the Chaffinch House from September 26-29.   Those looking for a wonderful vacation in an idyllic setting along with private discussions with Stephen, see details at:  www.chaffinchhouse.com


The National UFO Conference
September 2-4, 2005
The Renaissance Hotel, Hollywood, CA
www.nufoc.org
PRG strongly supports the renewed NUFOC now homed based in Hollywood, CA at the 4-star Renaissance Hotel.   This event has the potential to develop awareness and contacts within the entertainment community regarding the work of researcher/activists.    Please support this conference with your presence and enjoy a great time and lots of fun at the Hollywood and Highland Entertainment Center.    Registration at:  www.nufoc.org


PRG Network
http://livingdirectory.net/PRG/
In 2002 PRG created an Internet presence within the Living Directory Network (formerly Friendly Favors) founded by Sergio Lub.   Other pressing demands have limited development of the PRG network, but PRG will soon renew expansion of this resource.  Think of the Living Directory Network as a Match.com for ideas, activism and human potential.  Some of the nearly 200 subnets include: the State of the World Forum, Women's Environmental Network, Votenet, Institute of Noetic Sciences and the John E. Mack Institute.

You can apply to any of the subnets which interest you, but you will have a single information page connected to your subnets.  There you can place information of your choosing to help you network with others of similar interests.  Of particular value is the events module which allows you to track and schedule meetings and lectures within a single subnet or across all groups you have joined.

Internet resources like the Living Directory Network are the future of political activism and social change.  PRG looks forward to an expanded participation.
 

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December 27, 2004

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PRG Update - December 27, 2004

X-Conference 2005 - April 22-24, 2005
[Please feel free to repost]

Conference Status/Structure

The speaker lineup is now being posted and should be complete by January 20, 2005 (subject to change) and the presentation topics (also subject to change) should be posted by January 30. 
www.x-conference.com  [Speakers] [Program]   In 2005 there will be only two tracks with more break time for weary attendees.  This time the conference is over three days (Fri-Sun) - a good time to take a vacation day? 

Conference Suggestions

April, with its sublime weather and cherry blossoms, is generally acknowledged as the best time to visit the nation's capital.  The X-Conference group (code AEE) rate will be available at the Hilton Hotel four days just prior to and after the conference weekend (April 22-24).  Free shuttle access is provided to the Shady Grove metro station a few miles away.

The Hilton has unlimited free parking.  Those within driving distance of the Washington, DC area can save substantial cost by van pooling to the event with friends and family.

The three area airports (BWI, IAD, DCA), while equidistant from the hotel, are all about a $60 cab ride.  Shuttle costs are around $30 at twice the time.   Best deal: coordinate a shared cab with others flying in and get shuttle cost with cab drive time.   Reagan National Airport (DCA) does offer the option of taking the DC Metro from the airport to the Shady Grove station where the free Hilton shuttle can be called for pickup (301-948-8900) - transit time around 1 hr 15 minute.

All speakers and panelists will be provided prominent table space across from the Grand Ballroom.  There will be much opportunity to talk with the presenters.  You may want to bring previously purchased books to have autographed. 

PRG Awards

PRG welcomes recommendations of candidates for the PRG Awards to be presented at the banquet Saturday evening.  They are as follows:

  • Political Courage (living or deceased) - an elected or appointed government official, active or retired, who has demonstrated exceptional courage by engaging issues connected to extraterrestrial-related phenomena, the truth embargo or secrecy reform.  2004 - Congressman Steven Schiff.

  • Courage in Journalism (living or deceased)  - an American or foreign journalist who has demonstrated exceptional courage in the investigation and/or reporting on extraterrestrial-related phenomena, the truth embargo or secrecy reform.  2004 - Sarah McClendon.

  • Disclosure Award (living or deceased) - an American or foreign military or agency employee, active or retired, who has made an exceptional contribution to the public's right to know as regards extraterrestrial-related phenomena, the truth embargo or secrecy reform.  2004 - Lt. Col. Philip J. Corso.

  • Hall of Fame - (deceased) - exceptional contribution over many years to the truth process as regards extraterrestrial related phenomena.  2004 - Dr. J. Allen Hynek.

  • Hall of Fame (living) - essentially a life time achievement award for exceptional contribution over many years to the truth process as regards extraterrestrial-related phenomena.   2004 Stanton T. Friedman 

If you would like to nominate a candidate for any of these awards, please email PRG.

Vendors/Exhibitors
www.paradigmclock.com/X-Conference/exhibitors.htm

In 2005 there will be twice the Exhibitor Space, 3 days as opposed to two, 2 tracks rather than three, more break time for attendees - but the same table rates.   Vendors and Exhibitors with information based products and programs are welcome to apply for reserved space.  

 

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November 29, 2004

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Media Update - November 29, 2004

Fox News Radio with Alan Colmes
December 1, Wednesday, 11 pm EST


PRG executive director, Stephen Bassett, will be interviewed by Alan Colmes during the 11 pm EST segment of Fox News Live with Alan Colmes (Hannity and Colmes) on Wednesday, December 1.  The subject will be the Politics of Disclosure (Exopolitics).
See: www.foxnews.com/alancolmesradio

The Fox News Channel and Fox Entertainment have been consistently more responsive to extraterrestrial-related phenomena issues than the other networks.   Mr. Bassett has appeared three times with Shepard Smith as well as in Fox News/Entertainment documentaries.

Fox News Radio is syndicated nationally.  See the station locator at:  www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,130069,00.html

In the Washington, DC metro area see WMET AM 1160.

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October 1, 2004

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Update - October 13, 2004


[Please note the new (and only) phone number for PRG: 202-215-8344]

2nd Annual Exopolitics Expo - the X-Conference
www.x-conference.com

PRG is pleased to announce the second X-Conference is now set for April 22-24, 2005 at the Hilton Washington, DC North/Gaithersburg. Over the next two months the website will be updated as the speaker lineup is assembled around selected themes. Every effort will be made to surpass last year's great success. To achieve this the conference has been substantially restructured drawing upon many excellent suggestions from attendees, speakers and vendors.

Changes for 2005 include: Three full days, Friday-Sunday + two tracks instead of three with 16 extended lectures, 3 panel/Q&As, 10 lecture/Q&As + each track has its own day pass (no tickets) + no primary presentations will overlap + more break time + two exhibitor rooms + full ballroom, triple screen layout + full service banquet (more time and no buffet lines) + up to 260 hotel rooms blocked + all 15,000 sq. ft. of conference space reserved for all three days + millions of dollars in new hotel renovations.

These changes will complement well received features from last year including:

Easily accessible speaker's tables + unlimited free parking + free documentary film showings + onsite duplication and sales of all lectures + and of course, an exceptional lineup of speakers focused on the issues impacting the process of disclosure.


Conference Status Report

Attendees

Website registration is up and working. Speaker and program information will be posted over the next 60 days and should be complete by January 1. If you are a supporter of PRG and the X-Conference and certain you will be joining us in April, please consider signing up early. Early signups are very helpful in keeping conference development on schedule, and early room registrations are particularly helpful in working with the hotel. Thanks.

Speakers

PRG have received nearly 100 speaker queries since the X-Conference was launched in September of 2003 and welcomes new queries over the next two months. It is, of course, impossible to accommodate all of these requests, but PRG is grateful for the growing interest in the event. The X-Conference themes center on government, exopolitics, historical record, social adaptation, disclosure, witness emergence, cover-up, etc. Strict phenomenology is not the focus of the X-Conference. Fortunately, there are now more than two dozen conferences (see: www.paradigmclock.com/conferences.html ) in which the pure phenomenology research is represented. For example: a presentation on the science of cattle mutilations would not be a fit. However, a presentation on government interference in cattle mutilation research, presence of black helicopters, possible government directed mutilations, etc., would be a fit. This dichotomy extends to crop circles, experiencer (abductee) stories, sighting studies, etc. (Note: the very problematic, but interesting, area of "channeled" material and other directed information is also not a fit at this time. Such material is vast and perhaps deserves its own conference.)

This in no way diminishes the importance of phenomenology research. The emergence of exopolitics (the politics of disclosure) follows five decades of a citizen/science movement and focus. The X-Conference is targeting the political resolution to this issue and the target "audience" is the Washington political and media establishment. If you have a presentation which fits this criteria, please email PRG with a brief synopsis. Thank you.

Vendors

There will be more exhibitor space and time this year. PRG welcomes inquiries from high-end vendors focusing on information based products including authors with new books and artists examining paradigmatic themes.

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Either a new president or a second term president will have been in office 91 days when the X-Conference convenes next year. If the nightly news is any indication, the need for disclosure and political truth processes only grows with time. The X-Conference will once again attempt to engage the political leaders and media and invite them to publicly (private doesn't cut it anymore) open their eyes. More on this later.

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October 1, 2004

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Dr. John Mack (1929 - 2004)

In paraphrase of New York Mayor Giuliani, every loss of a pioneering researcher, witness or activist is too much to bear.

John Mack was one of the great men and women of the 20th Century. The national institutions do not yet know this. The American people do not yet know this. But they will in good time.

John's contributions to this world, which extend well beyond experiencer research, will be recounted over the coming weeks. His work and legacy can be most readily reviewed at www.centerchange.org.

Stephen Bassett first entered the arena of extraterrestrial-related phenomena research/activism when the Center for Extraordinary Phenomena Research (PEER) founded by Dr. Mack generously offered the opportunity to come to Cambridge in 1996 and assist the Center. "Meeting John Mack was an important moment in my life. His courage and brilliance led me into this work. He was in good health with years of vital contribution ahead. He was the most accomplished and recognized academic in the world willing to speak to and examine the most controversial issue of our time. He is irreplaceable, yet must be replaced. Someone of stature within the academic community must come forward to take up his legacy."

Keyhoe, McDonald, Hynek, Schiff, Turner, Corso, Clear, Mallove, Mack and so many others have not lived to see their related work and wisdom vindicated as the truth embargo enters its 58th year. The embargo will end, and Dr. John Mack, along with Budd Hopkins, Dr. David Jacobs and others, will properly be recognized as courageous pioneers seeking to understand the human condition. On the other side of disclosure the awards and accolades will come from "mainstream" society.

Until then, a sad farewell to a great man who put compassion and understanding before comfort and convenience, truth before tenure, and made the last chapter of his life the most profound.


Ralph Nader on Coast to Coast AM

The July 25, 2004 PRG "Letter to the Candidates" [ www.paradigmclock.com/Candidates_Open_Letter.htm ] included this paragraph:

"On their behalf [millions of Americans] the following open memos to three of these four candidates are posted - Bush and Kerry because either could win and Kucinich because his worldview already embraces the possibility of an extraterrestrial presence.  Nader is left out because he can’t win, has no interest in extraterrestrial-related phenomena and has rebuffed every approach to inform him on the subject"

The sentence referring to Ralph Nader was an intentioned substitute for an "open letter." Behind this "message" was admiration for a great American coupled with great frustration that a man with such an intellect and open mind would not address or take high level briefings on the extraterrestrial-related phenomena issue and concomitant truth embargo. Nader is a true independent, is not afraid to mention the "unmentionables" (with one notable exception), will not bow to the "republicrat" uniparty or the spin doctors and mercenary consultants, and is willing to take intense heat for his positions and decisions. If such a person cannot speak to the extraterrestrial-related phenomena/cover-up issue, who would dare to do so?

In this context it was gratifying to listen to candidate Nader's September 24 appearance on Coast to Coast with George Noory. Nader well knew the ET issue is a, if not the, major theme of this program. His very presence on the program was tangential to the most controversial issue in the world today. He stated the core positions of his campaign and took questions. One of those questions was as follows:
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[Kevin from Connorsville, IN] I was just wondering, if you were elected president, sir, what would be your position on divulging information concerning UFOs to the American public?

[Nader] I agree the Air Force has not disclosed everything. I have no idea (laughing), I mean there's all kinds of theories, I have no idea why they don't level with the public. You know, there are suspicious this and thats, and the Air Force gets to these places. It could be something that they're doing. It could be something that some corporation is doing. As far as UFOs are concerned my answer is, "well, if they are landing on earth, how come none of them ever stay?"

[Nader] But there's the other thing. This brings to mind something really strange. This is really weird. Of all the universities in the country, of all of the colleges in the country. John Kerry and George W. Bush both hail from Yale. And of the fraternities at Yale, they both hail form Skull and Bones. And the question I want to ask is, "this oath of secrecy they take when they're undergraduates, how long does it last, what does it cover and at what point might it conflict with their presidential duties or with their relations with other bonesmen, as they're called, who may be corporations that have business with the federal government or are exposed to law enforcement potential by the federal government? I don't think it's a trivial issue. I think they ought to basically discuss it candidly, because these oaths of secrecy are supposed to go for the duration, not just when they're undergraduates. It's really weird, though. I mean, think of the probability of this happening - the same university, roughly the same time, I think Kerry was two years ahead of Bush, and the same secret society.
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Ralph Nader has fielded a lifetime's worth of tough questions, but he was clearly not comfortable with this one. Since only knowledge can improve on that, PRG will again contact the Nader campaign and reiterate to the candidate that meetings with top researchers, witnesses and activists can be arranged immediately, if he truly wants to have an informed position on the most important and controversial issue of his time. They would spend their own money to come and brief him so he can speak to the American people with confidence.

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September 22, 2004

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Upcoming Conferences

National UFO Conference - Hollywood, CA - October 29-31, 2004
www.nufoc.org

The 41st Annual NUFOC, like the Bay Area UFO Expo, is being held at a 4-star hotel, the Renaissance, right in the middle of Hollywood's famous landmarks. It should be a fabulous weekend and clearly demonstrates how UFO/ET conference venues continue to improve. If you have been wanting to visit Hollywood, Halloween weekend is one of the best times to drop in. Stephen Bassett will be leading a panel discussion/Q&A of the exceptional conference speakers on Sunday. There is a huge entertainment complex with quality restaurants attached to the hotel. It doesn't get any better than this.

2nd Annual UFO Crash Retrieval Conference - Las Vegas - November 12-14, 2004
www.majesticdocuments.com

Nothing could be more important to the exopolitics of extraterrestrial-related phenomena than the issue of crashed ET vehicle retrievals. If they have taken place, the prospect of sequestered technology is put into play with global implications. Created by Ryan Wood and his father Dr. Robert Wood, a legendary researcher and contemporary of Dr. James McDonald, this conference has quickly moved to the center of this critical area of study. The Sunset Station Hotel is 3-star quality, and Vegas is still the best air/hotel/conference value in the U.S. Stephen Bassett will lead a panel discussion of conference speakers and is honored to present the Key Note address at the conference banquet.

Other Conferences

Alternate Realities Conference - Johnson City, TN - September 24-25, 2004   www.alternaterealities.org
Crop Circle Conference in Vermont - Plainfield, VT - November 5-7, 2004  www.sacredbritain.com/cropcircleconference/
World UFO and Paranormal Expo - Denver, CO - November 6-7, 2004   www.wupe.net/
Signs of Destiny 2004 Conference - Tempe, AZ - November 19-22, 2004  www.chetsnow.com/signs.html


The X-Conference

Production of the 2nd Annual X-Conference remains on hold pending underwriting support. For samples of the very positive response to the first event see:    www.paradigmclock.com/X-Conference/Feedback.htm


PRG Website

The listing for print media coverage of PRG/X-PPAC/X-Conference has been updated at: www.paradigmclock.com/articles/PRGarticles.html
If anyone has a link to an article about PRG etc. not in this list, please forward to PRG@paradigmresearchgroup.org. Thanks.

The PRG Photo Gallery has also been updated at:  www.paradigmclock.com/Gallery/Thumbs_Page.htm
If anyone has photos for possible inclusion in the PRG Gallery, please mail or email to PRG. Thanks.

Radio/Television/Conference speaking engagements are updated regularly at: www.paradigmclock.com/speaking&eventschedule.html


Dr. Michael Salla

Michael Salla essentially lost his status and position at American University due to the exposure he received leading up to his speaking at the X-Conference. The AU deans did not like the "direction of his thinking." If that were the proper criteria for handing academics their hat, half the professors in the U.S. would be bagging groceries. This is an "intellectual ghetto" incident, and American University will eventually regret this maneuver. PRG will see to it. Michael is one of the nicest people in this field and demonstrated considerable courage in the months before the X-Conference. He placed both his job and his U.S. visiting status at risk in order to express his views. Whether one agrees with all of Michael's views is not relevant. What is relevant is the 1st Amendment, academic freedom and the end to the now destructive and often disgraceful 57-year truth embargo.

That said, Dr. Salla has bounced back with a new and exciting opportunity in Hawaii. That is called "making lemonade," folks.


Governor Bill Richardson

Recently Stephen Bassett had the honor of meeting with Marcia Schiff, widow of New Mexico Congressman Steven Schiff, and presenting her with the PRG Award for Political Courage given to her late husband at the April 2004 X-Conference. Who will stand with Steven Schiff's legacy?

Perhaps the Governor of New Mexico, Bill Richardson, has decided to stand with Schiff. In the foreword to the just published "Roswell Dig Diaries" (Pocket Books), which Richardson most certainly knew would come out during the presidential campaign, he states, "the mystery surrounding this crash has never been adequately explained -- not by independent investigators, and not by the U.S. government. ...There are as many theories as there are official explanations. Clearly, it would help everyone if the U.S. government disclosed everything it knows. …The American people can handle the truth -- no matter how bizarre or mundane. ... With full disclosure and our best scientific investigation, we should be able to find out what happened on that fateful day in July 1947."

Now we have a second powerful member of the Democratic Party (Richardson was the Chairman of the Democratic National Convention and on the short list for the VP slot) who has publicly placed himself on the record regarding the UFO/ET truth process. The other, of course, is John Podesta, former key aide and chief of staff to President Clinton.

How is it possible the major news networks (too busy chasing down phony political documents?) have missed this point: during one of the ugliest and most partisan political years in American history two major figures in the Democratic Party have stepped forward on disclosure and have gone untouched by the Republican Party operatives? Is it possible both the Democratic leaders AND the Republican leaders know something about the timing and direction of the disclosure process? If there is no extraterrestrial presence engaging the human race, Rill Richardson and John Podesta should have been roasted, toasted, drawn, quartered and hung by their heels in the town square by their neocon Republican adversaries - some of the toughest inside fighters American politics has ever seen. It hasn't happened. Why is that the case, Mr. Koppel (Jennings, Rather, Brocaw, Wallace)?


The CBS "60 Minutes II" Documents Fiasco

How can one not be amused at how intensely producer Mary Mapes went after the four National Guard documents which proved forgeries? How quickly they went with the story. Both "60 Minutes" programs have been repeatedly approached to address a major issue which has hundreds, if not thousands, of documents supporting the facts regarding extraterrestrial-related phenomena and a government imposed truth embargo. They do nothing. The television networks are collapsing in a gush of reality programming - a last gasp before burial - and the network news divisions keep finding new ways to make fools of themselves while the biggest news story in history sits under their noses. Thank heaven for Sheppard Smith.


NASA Genesis Mission

At times the synchronicity, metaphors and timing that occur in this world can overwhelm. Consider the fate of the returned Genesis capsule. From the moment of its inception in 1958 NASA has been a primary victim of the extraterrestrial-related phenomena truth embargo. The agency designated to explore space on behalf of the American people would not, could not publicly acknowledged any evidence it might encounter pointing toward sentient extraterrestrial beings, living or dead. The stress this has caused within the agency can only be imagined.

After so many years and many spectacular failures how odd to watch the centerpiece of the latest malfunction - a shiny saucer-like craft - wobble to the earth at 200 mph and embed itself in the sand. Turn the photo on its side and you have Roswell. Free NASA.

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1st Annual Exopolitics Expo - The X-Conference

Hilton Washington DC North/Gaithersburg
www.x-conference.com
Tapes/DVDs available at: www.lostartsmedia.com
 

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May 17, 2004

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Dr. Eugene Mallove

PRG has noted the murder of Dr. Eugene Mallove, alternative energy researcher and theorist.   He held degrees from MIT and Harvard.  The initial indication from the police reports points to a bludgeoning during a home invasion/robbery.  His vehicle was also stolen and later recovered.   Dr. Mallove intersects and overlaps the politics of disclosure in three ways:  1) he has been a guest on Coast to Coast AM,  2) he was looking into alternative energy research, including zero-point, which may have a connection to retrieved and/or reversed engineered extraterrestrial technology, and 3) he was dealing in areas which challenge and/or endanger positions and agendas of very powerful governmental and corporate entities.

Any new murder, suicide or indeterminate death of a researcher or activist directly or indirectly connected to the politics of disclosure will be noted with even greater interest and reported.  If necessary, the "Health Watch" section of the PRG website will be reactivated with ongoing updates.   Should anyone on this list learn of such a death, please contact PRG immediately.

www.newsday.com/news/local/wire/ny-bc-ct--norwichkilling0516may16,0,6929832.story?coll=ny-ap-regional-wirewww.paradigmclock.com/Portal%20to%20Healthwatch.html


X-Conference


The X-Conference was successfully completed and has received support and praise from attendees and speakers.   Conference write-ups and reviews will be archived in the [Press] section of the website. 

Tapes and DVD's of all Lectures and Workshops are available at Lost Arts Media.  Audio tape sets will be available shortly

A conference photo gallery section is being put together from donated photographs.  If you have any photos you would like included, please email or mail them to PRG (info in footer). Please identify, when possible, the people in the photos.   If, when the gallery section goes online, you find yourself in a photo and would prefer to either not be identified by name or removed, please let PRG know.

The first X-Conference was developed with a strong activist model, but not a strong business model.   As a result, the conference lost approximately $15,000.  While this will cause some short term stress for PRG, development of next year's conference is underway simultaneous with efforts to secure underwriting which will permit the closing of all accounts, including cancellation refunds.

www.x-conference.com
www.lostartsmedia.com


PRG Awards

Five awards were given out at the X-Conference banquet.  In due course a new section will be created at the PRG website to house these awards:

PRG Award for Political Courage (posthumous) - Rep. Steven Schiff
PRG Award for Courage in Journalism (posthumous) - Sarah McClendon
PRG Disclosure Award (posthumous) - Lt. Col. Philip J. Corso
PRG Hall of Fame Inductee (living) - Stanton T. Friedman
PRG Hall of Fame Inductee (posthumous) - Dr. J. Allen Hynek

Each year PRG will present these awards in an effort to acknowledge the work that has been done around the world since 1947 in the science of extraterrestrial-related phenomena and the politics of disclosure.


American Candidate


The timing of the selection of the AC finalists is being closely held by Showtime.  It is not clear what is happening as of this Update.  The program has borrowed from new concepts such as the "Meetup."   They are holding similar get-togethers once a month around the country.  AC Stephen Bassett will be attending a "Meetup" at the Cosi Restaurant, 1919 M Street, Washington, DC, at 7 pm on Monday, May 17.  While it's not a real campaign, it's a real "Meetup."  Other ACs will likely be there - a chance to talk about the politics of disclosure - and other things.

www.americancandidate.com


Mexico Defense Ministry Imaging Release

The details of this event are all over the internet and will not be rehashed here.    PRG is interested in the political implications.  Consider this hypothetical: Secretary of Defense, Donald Rumsfeld, releases gun camera footage of very unusual objects encountered on a military mission.  He gives this footage to an extraterrestrial phenomena researcher to show on 20/20.   Question:  Do you think Secretary Rumsfeld does this without approval from the White House?   The Mexico footage was released with the approval of President Vicente Fox and was a message to the United States that Mexico, among other nations, is growing impatient with the U. S. dominated disclosure time table. 

It is easily one of the most media covered events of its type in recent history.  It has resulted in at least two television commentary segments involving researcher/activists - one with Stanton T. Friedman (MSNBC) and one with Stephen Bassett (Fox News Channel).

www.reuters.com/newsArticle.jhtml?type=scienceNews&storyID=5109891
www.ufocasebook.com/mexicanmilitaryupdate2.html
www.msnbc.msn.com/id/4955164/
www.newsletters.newsweek.msnbc.com/id/4979099/ 


Upcoming Conferences


Ancient of Days UFOs/Abduction Conference, July 2-5 - Roswell, NM
www.roswellufofestival.com/

MUFON International Symposium - July 16-18 - Denver
www.mufon.com
 

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April 9, 2004

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American Candidate

The reality program "American Candidate," initiated by the FX Channel and picked up by Showtime, is moving toward a summer schedule.  It is a serious project in which 12 citizens will "run for president" within the confines of the program and millions of viewers will vote their choices forward from episode to episode.  Issues which the "real" 2004 candidates would not dare touch, will be debated.  Top producers have been brought in to create the series.  It is a first of a kind program which could become a summer hit.

Stephen Bassett, executive director of PRG, is one of several hundred prospective candidates being considered for the final 12.   His platform and campaign will be based upon the 2002 Congressional election in Maryland.  Disclosure, congressional hearings, secrecy reform, truth in government, and the emerging national security state will be featured issues.  If Steve can make it onto the program, the matter of an extraterrestrial presence and the government imposed truth embargo will be part of the Showtime alternative presidential campaign.   It is an unusual and perhaps exceptional opportunity to project exopolitics to a larger audience.

But your help is needed.  Many of the prospective candidates, including Steve, have a webpage on the American Candidate website.   Visit Steve's webpage at:  http://www.americancandidate.com/candidate_homepage.php?id=201  for a snapshot of his campaign platform.   To the right of the photo you can click on [Supported] to add your nominating vote for Steve to be on the final American Candidate series this summer.

This is rare chance to put these issues on television during the middle of a presidential election year.  It could impact the party candidates.

Please pass the above link and this email forward to you own list.   You can have someone on American Candidate speaking to your issues.


X-Conference

National recording artists with 3 albums, Vyktoria Pratt Keating, will be attending and performing at the X-Conference Friday and Saturday evening.  You can learn about this accomplished performer at www.vyktoria.com

The projected total attendance for the X-Conference is now 600.   The Hilton Gaithersburg is booked, but a cancellation or two may come in.  The Holiday Inn Gaithersburg is taking bookings at: 301-977-8900 - booking code PAR.   If the Holiday Inn books up, the Motel 6 across the highway can be reached at: 301-977-3311.

Attendees can register at the conference.

The interview on "Independent Expression" at Shirleymaclaine.com has been rescheduled to air April 18.
 

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March 4, 2004

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FYI Re: Bloomberg News Article

http://www.chron.com/cs/CDA/ssistory.mpl/business/2365195
http://www.busrep.co.za/index.php?fSectionId=552&fArticleId=331918  [extended version]

Jan. 21, 2004
Extraterrestrial edge helps the balance sheet
By A. Craig Copetas

Craig Copetas interviewed Stephen Bassett for about 15 minutes for this story.  Craig was provided many quotes with political grounding regarding the significance and context for the World Economic Forum ET seminar.   Some of these quotes only appeared in a few extended versions of the article.  Craig asked good questions with a serious tone and seemed interested in the issue.  The article does not fully reflect this.   It must be remembered, however, that reporters don't write to please themselves - they write to please their editors. [Clarification: The "30 percent confident" quote was not in reference to "contractual relationships with major corporations."  Rather, it was in reference to ET involvement with government "on the ground" as opposed to their presence about the planet (100 percent confident).]


Popular Mechanics Article

If you talk with any magazine publisher, one thing you might learn is that magazine covers are taken very seriously by publishers.   Articles can sometimes go poorly.  Internal artwork may be so-so.  But covers are another matter.    Most importantly they are critical to rack sales.  A bad cover can significantly reduce sales for a single issue.   Secondly, the cover, unlike the inside material, is the public image of the magazine.  A bad cover hangs around for a long time. 

So it is worth noting that once again the very mainstream, established Popular Mechanic Magazine has used a UFO theme for its cover artwork and lead story.   The Feb, 2004 issue, Vol. 181, No. 2, shows a large disc in support of the article, "When UFOs Arrive: What Will You Do?"   PM has done this before.   The article itself is a bit of a tease and somewhat enigmatic.  No matter.    The target audience is not the rural, uneducated bumpkins that the skeptics and disinformationists claim to be the progenitors of silly and bogus ET mythology.  It is the college educated, high tech male middle class.    The process of indoctrination continues.


X-Conference

After five months of development, the X-Conference website is nearly complete.  The Lecture/Workshop schedule has been plotted, but is subject to change.  All programs, save for three, have been posted.  Over 100 websites have generously added conference banner links.   Interview requests are coming in for speakers.    For those living on the East Coast within driving distance, a quick reminder, there is unlimited free parking and a full day of lectures is just $38 advance purchase.

More info at: www.x-conference.com


Other Conferences

In addition to the X-Conference there are now 20 others listed in the conference section for 2004 at the PRG website at:  www.paradigmclock.com/conferences.html.   More will be added each month.   Recently added: UFO/ET Congress of 2004 in Bordentown, March 27-28. See: www.drufo.com   Immediately upcoming are the Aztec UFO Conference, March 19-21, Aztec, NM www.aztecufo.com/home1.htm  and the 15th Annual Ozark UFO Conference, AR April 9-11, Eureka Springs, AR  www.ozarkufo.com .    These conferences need the support of every citizen who believes the truth regarding an extraterrestrial presence must no longer be kept form the American people.   They are more than just lectures and PowerPoint presentations - they are celebrations of the 1st Amendment in the shadow of the "Secret Empire."   These conferences are the leading edge of a paradigmatic tsunami.  Grab a surfboard because "surf's up!"


Paradigm Clock

The Paradigm Clock is about to be reset.  Check the Paradigm Research Group website after March 7 to find out which way the minute hand is going to be moved and why.  www.paradigmclock.com


UFO Magazine (US)

Beginning with the next issue, Stephen Bassett will begin a new regular column titled, "Exopolitics."  An effort is underway to syndicate this column to a limited group of mainstream publications.  Should that happen, it will be the first syndicated opinion column focused on issues surrounding extraterrestrial-related phenomena (it is possible Gabriel Green had the first such syndicated column in the 1970's, but this has not been confirmed).   www.ufomag.com

There are a number of magazines devoted to alternative science and news, but it is safe to say the leading U.S. mass market publication centered on extraterrestrial-related phenomena is UFO Magazine.   All of these publications need the support of Americans who know they can no longer rely on the nightly TV news and their daily newspaper to learn about the world.    Mainstream advertisers are generally still caught in the government's propaganda trap.  Consequently, the ability of the alternative press to publish is solely dependent upon subscribers.   And, of course, this is true for UFO Magazine.    When you subscribe you keep the faith and spread the word.   Without your support the propagandists win.   This FYI does not have an economic motive.    (Bassett is not paid for his column.)   Sure, Time Magazine or U.S. News and World Report are a bit less expensive, but the ideas in UFO Magazine and others in the genre are going to change your world - soon.  Every subscriber to an alternative press is an activist in the truth process.  

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  December 1, 2003

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The X-Conference
www.x-conference.com

PRG is pleased to announce the addition of Dr. Robert Wood, Ryan Wood and Peter Robbins to the speaker platform.   There is now a full contingent of 22 presenters with the Key Note speaker and additional panel discussion participants to be selected early in 2004. 

There are many fine researchers and activists with the appropriate focus who would have been invited, if there were more hours in the day.  And, of course, had the X-Conference been focused on phenomenology, many other researchers would have been candidates.   Fortunately, these researchers are presenting at other established conferences such as the Bay Area UFO Expo, IUFO Winter Conference, MUFON National Symposium and many more.   For a complete list of upcoming conferences go to:  www.paradigmclock.com/conferences.html  

A score of researchers offered to speak or were referred by supporters.  These offers and referrals are greatly appreciated and will be remembered for the 2nd Annual Exopolitics Expo.   


John Lear's Appearance on Art Bell

After a long hiatus, aviator and researcher, John Lear, appeared on Coast to Coast AM with Art Bell on November 12, 2003.  He presented Art a hypothetical scenario which has been circulated extensively on the Internet.   Lear asked Art to pretend the U.S. Government had selected Art Bell to make the disclosure decision after being fully briefed on the facts surrounding the extraterrestrial presence.   If these are the facts, do you authorize disclosure to the people – yay or nay?   After hearing the proposed facts, Art answered "no" and John agreed.

As it happens, John Lear had presented the same scenario to Stephen Bassett the night before he appeared with Art.   Bassett's response was "yes," and he was written an article explaining why.

See article (top of the list) at:  www.paradigmclock.com/paradigmarticlesindex.html
See Lear Briefing Scenario at:  www.coasttocoastam.com/shows/2003/11/02.html#lear


Sci Fi Channel's "Kecksburg UFO: New Evidence"

This new documentary aired on November 21, 2003 and was excellent.  The Kecksburg case is particularly powerful because it is 18 years younger than Roswell and many more witnesses are still alive.  The Sci Fi Channel is putting significant resources into a new investigation building upon the fine work of Stan Gordon.   This Sci Fi special put considerable emphasis on the legal efforts of the Coalition for Freedom of Information and clearly placed Leslie Kean in the forefront of the Sci Fi/CFI initiative as an emerging and important figure in the truth process.   Since Leslie is an investigative journalist with mainstream experience, she will help make it easier for other journalists to step through the ridicule curtain and perhaps earn some Pulitzers.

The most important aspect of this documentary was the continued prominence of John Podesta, who was shown both within and outside the context of the October 21, 2003 Sci Fi/CFI NPC press conference.   This continues to send a message to Washington insiders, who are in the know but on the fence regarding the extraterrestrial issue, that something is going down and they should consider taking a position.  Podesta's ability to withstand criticism for his involvement was considerably enhanced when he recently received millions of dollars from George Soros to create a new liberal think tank, the Center for American Progress.  One of Soros' key issues is open government.   

As expected, major political and financial players are beginning to position themselves as the disclosure event nears. 

See:  www.scifi.com   and   www.freedomofinfo.org 
 

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  November 12, 2003

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John Lear's "Scenario" on Art Bell

John Lear, the legendary researcher and aviator, appeared on  the November 2, 2003 Coast to Coast AM with Art Bell.  At that time he laid out what he believed to be the truth regarding the extraterrestrial presence and asked Art if the public should be told these facts.   Both Art and John agreed the answer was "no."

John presented the same scenario to Stephen Bassett during a 2-hour phone conversation the night before. His answer was "yes."

This scenario can be reviewed at: www.coasttocoastam.com/shows/2003/11/02.html#lear

Art Bell and his producer were contacted with a request that Stephen Bassett be invited to come on Coast to Coast AM and provide the alternative argument to John Lear's posed question.  As yet there has been no response.


The X-Conference

Nineteen of the 25 allotted speaker and panelist slots have been filled and a half-dozen researchers are still under consideration.  Registrations and hotel bookings are being received.  Ads in a dozen publications in the Washington metro area have been placed and will run for 26 consecutive weeks.  76 websites have generously agreed to place X-Conference banner links on their sites and/or promote the X-Conference to their mail lists.  X-PPAC has sent a Congressional Alert to all House and Senate Chiefs of Staff inviting their bosses and staffers to attend.  See: www.x-ppac.org    [X-PPAC Updates]    Conference information available at: www.x-conference.com


Time Magazine Internet Column by Leon Jaroff

Leon Jaroff writes The Skeptical Eye column for Time Magazine.  His Friday, November 7 piece is based on a Doubt and About column by Chris Mooney in the Skeptical Inquirer taking Larry King to task for addressing paranormal topics.  These columns can be reviewed at:
www.csicop.org/doubtandabout/larryking/
www.time.com/time/columnist/jaroff/article/0,9565,538305,00.html

The Skeptical Inquirer magazine is not particularly worthy of attention or a response.  Time Magazine is another matter.  In the Jaroff column, he wrote, "What apparently set Mooney off was a show this summer that King claimed would explore “the incredible events of fifty-six years ago at Roswell, New Mexico.”  His guests included the same group of eccentrics, publicity seekers and losers who for decades have been living off the legend that a spacecraft crashed near Roswell, that bodies of little aliens were found and spirited away by sinister Federal agents and that the that Feds ever since have been guilty of a monumental cover-up. [Jaroff's words] 

Any researchers who resent being referred to as, "eccentrics, publicity seekers and losers" in Time are invited to respond to Mr. Jaroff at:  letters@time.com   Put "To: Leon Jaroff" in the subject line.

   
Sci Fi Channel-Coalition for Freedom of Information Press
Conference at the National Press Club

The Sci Fi-CFI press conference was held on October 21, 2003.  It was notable for several reasons.  Once again John Podesta, former top aide and chief of staff to President Clinton opened with remarks targeting the need to get the truth to the American people about the UFO/ET issue and other issues of importance.  He left before Q&A which continues the approach of maintaining a careful balance between Podesta's involvement in this area and his mainstream work which now includes the creation of a new liberal think tank - the Center for American Progress.  www.centerforamericanprogress.org

CFI discussed their efforts in pursuing documents regarding the Kecksburg case.  They indicated they had been getting the run-around and intended to file lawsuits.  Notably, within two days NASA announced it would release documents which CFI had repeatedly requested.

While Paradigm Research Group has some concerns about focusing on specific cases such as Kecksburg, as opposed to supporting the witness development across the board, CFI is to be applauded for getting tough in their approach and staying the course. 

There were reporters in attendance and the press conference was picked up by Reuters.

Bonnie Hammer, president of the Sci Fi channel, indicated there would be a forthcoming documentary on Kecksburg entitled The New Roswell: Kecksberg Exposed, which will be hosted by Bryant Gumbel.  It aired on Sci Fi Channel on Friday, October 24 and most certainly will be reaired.

The Sci Fi-CFI effort is beginning to get media attention.  This coverage is listed at:  www.freedomofinfo.org/campaign.html
 

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  September 13, 2003

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Update - September 13, 2003
(to the combined PRG/X-PPAC mail list)


It has been seven months since someone let the dogs out (the dogs of war), and Iraq and terrorism have been playing on all the screens at the Washington, DC Hell Plaza Octaplex.  The disclosure work has had to take a back-seat, but it is well past time for some new features, some other issues to regain the public's attention.  Paradigm Research Group and X-PPAC, after a hiatus to regroup and reassess, are ready to continue the work necessary to bring the truth to the American people.  

Literary and Speaker Agency Representation


Paradigm Research Group is pleased to announce Executive Director, Stephen Bassett, has signed with prestigious New York literary agency, Sanford J. Greenburger Associates, Inc. www.sjga.com. Well known agent, Matt Bialer, will represent Steve in a series of books addressing the politics of disclosure.  The first book, which is being written in co-authorship with Canadian researcher, Grant Cameron, will be presented to publishers next week.

Bassett has also just signed with Washington, DC based Du Plain International Speakers Bureau www.duplain.com,  which provides outstanding lecturers to venues across the United States.

These new relationships are important to reaching a broader mainstream audience, particularly in the power centers of New York and Washington, DC, with the facts surrounding the extraterrestrial presence and the 46-year effort to embargo these facts from the American people. 


1st Annual Exopolitics Expo - the X-Conference
April 16-18, 2004
Hilton Washington, DC North/Gaithersburg
www.x-conference.com

PRG is also pleased to announce it will bring together in the Washington, DC metro area the most powerful group of speakers ever assembled to focus on the governmental, political and media aspects of 50 years of extraterrestrial engagement and societal denial.  

And just to make things more interesting, it will hold this conference right in the middle of the 2004 presidential primary season.   Collectively, the X-Conference speakers hold enough knowledge of government involvement with extraterrestrial phenomena and the truth embargo to end the cover-up tomorrow.    All it would take is for the political leaders and the political media to pay attention.   And yes, they have been invited, too.


Speakers: will include Stephen Bassett, Dr. William Birnes, Grant Cameron (Canada), Philip Corso, Jr., Paul Davids, Richard Dolan, Stanton Friedman (Canada), Timothy Good (United Kingdom), Dr. Steven Greer, Terry Hansen, Paola Harris (Italy), Richard Hoagland, Dr. C.B. Scott Jones, Jim Marrs, Dr. Bruce Maccabee, Nick Pope (United Kingdom), Dr. Michael Salla (Australia).... topping out at approximately 20 speakers.

Venue: the Hilton Washington DC North/Gaithersburg.  This 3 Star, 3 Diamond hotel has unlimited free parking, metro access, conference facilities for 1500, banquet facilities for 300+ and is equidistant from all three major airports (Reagan, Dulles, BWI). 

Full conference information is available at: www.x-conference.com

This conference has been designed and scheduled to be more than just an event.  It will have impact on the disclosure process itself.  Your support is needed once again. 

Aside from the fact that rooms and banquet seating are limited, by taking advantage of advance booking discounts and registering now, you will help this new conference to develop smoothly and ensure it will become an annual event.   Thanks.


Strange Days..........Indeed   CFRB Toronto
Bassett will announce the X-Conference tonight, Saturday,  September 13, on Strange Days.....Indeed with Errol Bruce Knapp at 9:30 pm EST.   SDI is netcast at:   www.cfrb.com


Other Upcoming Conferences
Not surprisingly, new conferences are forming and others are growing.  In addition to the very successful Bay Area UFO Expo www.thebayareaufoexpo.com , now in its 5th year this weekend in Santa Clara, CA, here are some other conferences coming up later this year:

22nd Leeds International UFO Conference
September 26-28, 2003    
Leeds, United Kingdom
www.ufomag.co.uk/22nd-Leeds.htm

Ancient Earth Mysteries
September 27-28, 2003
Laughlin, NV    
www.conspiracycafe.com/earthmysteries    

UFO Conference
October 2-3, 2003     
Bordentown, New Jersey
www.drufo.org/conference.new.htm

Halifax International UFO Symposium
October 11-12, 2003    
Halifax, Nova Scotia
http://www.ufohalifax.com

Tri-Lakes UFO Conference
November 13-16, 2003    
Kimberling City, MO
www.tri-lakes-ufo-congress.freecyberzone.com

1st Annual Majestic Documents/UFO Crash Retrieval Conference (new)
November 14-16, 2003    
Las Vegas, NV
www.majesticdocuments.com/conference.html

If anyone in government or media thinks the interest in these issues are fading, they are mistaken.


The Headroom - a New Radio Program out of London
The Headroom with Rob Simone, broadcast on independent Radio London, Resonance 104.4 FM, is a developing program with a growing UK audience.   For those in the US and Canada looking for a Saturday morning program, the Headroom is netcast at www.resonancefm.com at 9:30 am EST.   Check it out.
 

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February 21,  2003

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Update - February 21, 2003
[Sent to combined PRG/X-PPAC/D2003 mail list.]

X-PPAC Congressional Alert

A new congressional alert relating to the Columbia tragedy has been sent to the House and Senate.   Excerpt:

"The cost of maintaining a truth embargo on the facts surrounding an extraterrestrial presence continues to grow.   If safer means to place payloads into space lay ensconced within the "black" world behind the national security curtain, this cost now includes the lives of astronauts."
See:  www.x-ppac.org/Alerts.html#2-20-03

Citizen Hearing

The Citizen Hearing concept received very positive reviews fromcolleagues and supporters met during the recent 30-day driving trip through California, Nevada, Arizona and New Mexico.  PRG will continue to build the structural base for this event by seeking new sponsors, advisory board members, funding and the participation of former members of Congress.
See:  www.citizenhearing.org

Future of PRG, X-PPAC and D2003

Seven years ago when Stephen Bassett entered the "Politics of Disclosure," a firm decision was made that: 1)  assistance to the research and activism would be pro bono 2)  the websites would be as noncommercial as possible

This approach was and still is essential in overcoming the high levels of frustration and distrust within the research/activist community.  Networking and coalition are the parents of advocacy.

During this time about 90% of the work was self-funded with the balance coming from contributions by scores of supporters - or about $150,000 / $20,000.   This status quo now comes to an end as Mr. Bassett's personal funds are exhausted.  The prospects for the work of X-PPAC, PRG and D2003 to move forward without interruption are for now in your hands. 

If you have considered supporting this work, your commitment is needed now.  If only two or three supporters provide an annual limit contribution of $5000 for X-PPAC, the ability to develop and find broader support for a number of projects, including the Citizen Hearing, will continue without delay.

The Disclosure2003 campaign remains open.  Two or three annual limit contributions of $2000 (the new law) will help build a platform upon which to launch a new campaign in 2004, if circumstances call for this strategy.

And Paradigm Research Group will continue to seek the backing of a major sponsor - a patron who recognizes the importance of this work to the nation and the planet, and who has the means to provide substantial and steady backing.

While contributions are not tax deductible for the funder, X-PPAC and D2003 come under the scrutiny of the Federal Election Commission and operate tax free. 

Contributions can be sent to:

    X-PPAC or Disclosure2003
    4938 Hampden Lane, #161
    Bethesda, MD 20814

Credit Card donations can be made at the following webpages:

D2003:   www.disclosure2003.net/Support.htm#contribute
X-PPAC:   www.x-ppac.org/Contribute.html

Whatever this century holds for the human race, let it be met with the truth in hand.   Thank you.

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  Paradigm Research Group
  URL: www.paradigmclock.com
  E-mail: PRG@paradigmresearchgroup.org
  Phone: 202-215-8344
    4938 Hampden Lane, #161
  Bethesda, Maryland 20814
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  "There is almost no limit to what you can accomplish,
  if you are willing to give away the credit."
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"Intellectual passion is found at the
intersection of fact and implication."

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January 13, 2003

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Update - January 13, 2003    
  [Sent to combined PRG/X-PPAC/D2003 mail list.]       

Citizen Hearing

The newest project of PRG and X-PPAC has been launched.

Website: www.citizenhearing.org
Email:  CitizenHearing@aol.com
Motto: "If Congress will not do its job, the public will."

The initial press release is up on the site.  Over the next few weeks meetings are being scheduled with potential advisors, sponsor organizations, supporters and presiding Members.

Do you know a former member of Congress or a potential supporter and would like to set up a meeting?  Please contact Citizen Hearing.   Also, CH director, Stephen Bassett, will be touring the West between Jan 20 and Feb 9 and available for meetings or presentations about this new initiative.   See the trip schedule below.

Sarah McClendon

[personal note]  Legendary journalist, Sarah McClendon, died on Tuesday, January 7.  She was 92.   Sarah believed (as I do) that we live in a time when a governmental cult of secrecy and male arrogance hold the truth hostage and the world by the throat.  With Congress essentially out to lunch, the presidency under assault and the judiciary irrelevant, the institution which must assist the people in rectifying this circumstance is journalism, but journalism of a type which Sarah McClendon embodied.  Too many modern journalists have become vain, corporate and soft.  Who among them is able, and more importantly willing, to step into the breach?

Trip Speaking Stops

Sunday, January 26, 4-7 pm
Sacramento MUFON Meeting
2030 Fulton Avenue (Sizzler)
MUFON Sacramento Information: 
cynthias@winfirst.com
www.mufonsacramento.org

Trip Schedule
Cell phone: 202-215-8344

Jan  17 - 20   Vegas
Jan  20 - 23   Los Angeles/Santa Clarita
Jan  23 - 24   San Luis Obispo
Jan  24 - 26   San Jose/Marin/Sacramento
Jan  26 - 27   Lake Tahoe
Jan  28 - 29   Phoenix
Jan  30 - 31   Albuquerque
Feb   1 - 2     Sedona
Feb   3 - 9     Laughlin
Feb   9 - 10   Vegas

Other Media

History Channel
Thursday, January 30   9pm  EST
The work of X-PPAC may be featured

CFRB -  AM 1010 Toronto
Strange Daze Indeeed
Saturday, February 8 
www.cfrb.com

Lou Gentile Show
Thursday, April 10  10 pm EST
www.lougentile.com/index2.html

Out of the Blue

The new documentary by Tim Coleman and James Fox, Out of the Blue, is getting a great deal of notice.  There have been many fine documentaries, but this one puts it all together in a fast paced package and has arrived at a very good time.  It has the potential for political impact. 
www.outoftheblue.tv

Frontline

Wednesday, PBS's Frontline will air the first two hours of a documentary on the War on Drugs (one of the most destructive political policies of the last 100 years).  It will be outstanding because Frontline is the best documentary team working today.   Try to imagine the impact, if Frontline were to bring that excellence to the politics of disclosure.  They won't.  Off all the media entities dealt with over the last seven years, the ones most fearful of and unwilling to engage the UFO/ET/Dislcosure issue are PBS and NPR.   If they continue this policy, all of their other good work will be diminished and their place in American journalism will be compromised.

D2003 Photo Gallery

A photo gallery from the D2003 campaign is now up at: www.disclosure203.net  [Photo Gallery]

X-PPAC Website

The X-PPAC website has been given a face lift and redesigned to display properly under all resolutions.  Next up is the Paradigm Clock website which will be Flashed.
www.x-ppac.org


New Pre-disclosue Indicators and Close Encounters/Contact  Watch

See the rest at:  www.disclosure2003.net/predisclosure.htm

December 16, 2002
The editor of "Skeptic Magazine," Michael Shermer, gives a glowing review to the new documentary, "Out of the Blue," by Tim Coleman and James Fox.  Depending upon your degree of denial of the evidence and your future career expectations, if disclosure were close at hand, what would you do?
www.outoftheblue.tv
www.outoftheblue.tv/news/SM_review.html

2003
Contact - Wednesday, January 8    9 pm  FX
Contact - Thursday, January 9    2 am  FX

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November 18, 2002

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Update - November 18, 2002       

  [Sent to combined PRG/X-PPAC/D2003 mail list.]

PRG Network

After some delay, within a few days you will get an invitation and a password to join the PRG Network within the Friendly Favors community of networks.   There is no cost, and I hope you will consider using this powerful resource.

Paradigm Clock Reset

PRG issued a press release on November 13 announcing the Paradigm Clock had been reset to 11:58:30 pm - 30 seconds closer to midnight.   The explanations and events behind this move are available in the release at: www.paradigmclock.com/Press_Releases/Press_releases.html#11-13-02

The UFO Abduction Phenomenon: A Symposium

[Note: this symposium will be netcast live on Tuesday, November 19, at 7:30 pm EST at:  www.scifi.com/ufo]

SCI FI Channel brings together the world's most highly regarded abduction investigators/authors for the first time to explore facts and theories of this controversial phenomenon.  This is prelude to the December airing of "Steven Spielberg Presents Taken," a ten-part miniseries.   Morton Dean will moderate the panel composed of Dr. John Mack, Budd Hopkins and Dr. David Jacobs.

Morton Dean is a highly regarded, award-winning news correspondent.  He is currently the voice of History Channel and A&E Biography documentaries, host/reporter of a monthly 60-minute cable network science show, and heard on National Public Radio commenting on politics and terrorism.  As a correspondent he covered many historic, stories around the world for CBS News (20 years) and ABC News (14 years).  He anchored regular newscasts for both networks. Dean also anchored hundreds of network news specials, documentaries and breaking news stories for both networks.

John Mack, M.D., is a Professor of Psychiatry at Harvard Medical School and founder of the Department of Psychiatry at Cambridge Hospital.  His research into the spiritual and transformational aspects of the alien encounter phenomenon was first presented in his 1994 book Abduction and expanded upon in the 1999 book Passport to the Cosmos.  His other writings include the 1977 Pulitzer Prize-winning biography of T.E. Lawrence, A Prince of Our Disorder.

Budd Hopkins pioneered the first systematic research into accounts of human abductions. He is the author of Missing Time, Intruders - The Incredible Visitation at Copley Woods, the basis for a 1992 CBS miniseries, and Witnessed - The True Story of the Brooklyn Bridge UFO Abductions.

David M. Jacobs, Ph.D., Associate Professor of History at Temple University, is one of the world's most respected UFO abduction researchers.  Jacobs' books include The UFO Controversy in America, Secret Life: Firsthand Accounts of UFO Abductions, and The Threat.

D2003 Report

A report on the Disclosure2003 campaign will be out shortly.

History/Learning/Discovery Channels

It has been noted that all three of these cable channels, have cut way back on airing of archived and new UFO/ET documentaries.    Also, PRG has been informed by a reliable source that the Discovery Channel is no longer accepting documentaries which are "pro UFO."

PRG considers this most interesting, but predicts that with the election over and the SCI FI Channel making major moves, all three channels will reverse course soon.

Continuing the Activism

With the D2003 Campaign over for now, the focus turns to keeping the activism moving forward.  In that regard PRG director, Stephen Bassett, will continue speaking to the key issues in venues across the country.    

Efforts to raise money for X-PPAC and the D2003 campaign fund, which remains open, will go forward.

Also, PRG is seeking the one-year donation of the use of an unfurnished house in the Washington metro area (preferably in the District itself), with an option to rent a second year.

Some of the D2003 staff have expressed a willingness to live and work out of a central location in the fashion of Nader's Raiders in the 1970's.    

X-PPAC Congressional Alert

X-PPAC issued a Congressional Alert on November 6 highlighting the developing SCI FI initiatives - symposiums, Coalition for Freedom of Information, retaining of the PR firm, PodestaMattoon, etc.   It can be seen at: www.x-ppac.org/Alerts.html

Data Quality Act

PRG is reviewing the work of Francis Knize who is in the process of challenging NASA using the Data Quality Act, which just became active on October 1, 2002.  The DQA sets standards for the quality of scientific and statistical information put out by federal agencies.

As most of you know, the UFO/ET question is the most utilized target for the submission of FOIA requests.  Now there is another tool to keep the pressure on.

   
"Close Encounter"/"Contact" Watch

As stated in earlier Updates, PRG believes one indication of a pending disclosure event will be a substantial increase in the airings of "Close Encounters of the Third Kind" and "Contact."   Both movies are controlled by Turner.  Here is the present account for 2002.   All times EST.

Contact - Friday, March 15, 02  8 pm  Turner
Close Encounters - Friday, March 15, 02 11 pm  Turner
Contact - Wednesday, May 8, 02  2 am    Turner
Contact - Thursday, May 30, 02 10:30 pm    Turner
Contact - Friday, May 31, 02 2 pm  Turner
Contact - Saturday, August 3, 02  1 pm  Turner
Close Encounters- Monday, August 26,  02  10 pm Turner
Contact - Wednesday, October 2, 02  8 pm  FX
Contact - Fri. October 18  11 pm    FX
Contact - Sun November 10   8 m  FX

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March 1, 2002

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Update - March 1, 2002       

Stephen Bassett, the founder of PRG and the Executive Director of X-PPAC, has filed papers with the State of Maryland and the Federal Election Commission to enter the congressional race for the 8th District of Maryland as an independent candidate.

A formal announcement will be made on or about the 18th of  March. A press conference may be held. This FYI update is going out to the PRG/X-PPAC mailing lists in advance and as a courtesy to the UFO/ET media which have tirelessly kept the issues in play when the mainstream media have withdrawn.

The campaign will be titled, "Disclosure2003." It will be an activist candidacy designed to bring the UFO/ET/Disclsoure issues into the election process. It is a logical extension of the work of Paradigm Research Group and X-PPAC, which is to "normalize" the political issues and implications of an extraterrestrial presence and the long standing government embargo on the truth of that.

The campaign will be conducted appropriately, will include a staff of political advisors and volunteers, and will speak, as required, to a range of issues facing the 8th District and the nation. This is important because it is essential the public not only see and hear the UFO/ET issues presented in and intelligent and comprehensive fashion, but that the person doing so is also seen and heard presenting other issues of concern in the same manner. Again, the focus is on normalization.

The website will be: www.disclsoure2003.net

The reasons for this particular strategy at this time are these:

  1. It is a mid-term election, and there will be no presidential race to consume media attention. Also, the primaries will be held later in the year (September 10 in Maryland), which allows much more time to develop awareness.

  2. The 8th District of Maryland comprises the greater majority of Montgomery County, which sits directly against the northwestern border of Washington, DC. Consequently, the national political media have easy access to this race.

  3. Monttgomery County is home for a substantial portion of   the national political leadership working in Washington.

  4. Montgomery County is one of the richest and most highly educated counties in the United States. It is superbly managed at both the county and city levels. For that reason it is much easier for the registered voters to focus on issues of national and global significance in a congressional race. For some election districts with many serious problems, this would be a luxury.

Furthermore, polls have repeatedly shown that awareness of and interest in UFO/ET phenomena, increases as the income and education levels increase.

  1. There will be substantial national interest in the 8th District congressional race because Mark Shriver, son of Sargent and Eunice Shriver and brother of TV journalist Maria Shriver, has shown all the signs of seeking the democratic nomination to run against the popular incumbent, Connie Morella. Ms. Morella  has easily won 8 consecutive terms. With control of the House and Senate in question, the Democratic Party may gamble it can unseat Ms. Morella with a charismatic candidate with substantial financial backing. Also, the Democratically controlled statehouse has redistricted the 8th in favor of the Democratic ticket. The race could therefore be very close and very important to oth principal political parties.

  2. Maryland state laws are generous to independent petition candidates who must only garner signatures from 1% of the registered voters, about 4000. Candidacy signatures are generally easier to gather than referendum signatures. Most importantly, the signature process itself becomes a poll of voter interest in the candidate's key issues. And it is permitted to reregister and run in a party primary as late as June 1.

  3. Other political initiatives are underway which have the potential to feed into each other and create a threshold of public interest.

  4. Recent world and national events, in the opinion of PRG, have created a window of opportunity for the United States government to get out from under the 55 year old UFO/ET truth embargo.

Notes:

While X-PPAC is permitted to contribute up to $5000 to a political campaign, it will not contribute to Disclosure2003.  The lobbying work of PRG and the activist work of X-PPAC will continue unabated. No monies contributed to X-PPAC will be used in the campaign. But, as with X-PPAC, all deposits and expenditures of the Disclosure2003 campaign will be recorded on the website as close to real time as possible.

A volunteer staff meeting is planned for the weekend of March 17/18.

Mr. Bassett looks forward to input and suggestions from the conference attendees in Laughlin, NV, who along with thousands of others, have supported the citizen-science effort to resolve the UFO/ET conundrum for five decades.

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January 27, 2002

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Update - Janury 27, 2002    
(Washington, DC metro area item at the bottom)      

Sufficient time has passed to assess the domestic, political reality of post-911 America. It is time to resume the pursuit of an end to the government embargo of the truth of an ongoing extraterrestrial presence.   More on this in an upcoming X-PPAC update.

Paradigm Clock Reset

On January 16, 2002 PRG reset the Paradigm Clock back one minute to 11:58:00 based primarily on events on and after September 11, 2001.

The explanations for resetting the clock can be viewed at:  www.paradigmclock.com/timechangechronicle.html

The complete press release can be seen at: www.paradigmclock.com/Press_Releases/Press_releases.html#1-16-02

EXTRA Award

On January 21, 2002 PRG awarded an EXTRA in the research category to The Black Vault [www.theblackvault.com], in order to recognize the extraordinary work and website of John Greenewald, Jr. The EXTRA is accompanied by a $1000 grant.

View the EXTRA at: www.paradigmclock.com/extraportal.html

The complete press release can be seen at: www.paradigmclock.com/Press_Releases/Press_releases.html#1-21-02

"Out There"

Dan Aykroyd's company, Beyond Belief Productions, has ceased production of "Out There," a half-hour, daily interview program on the paranormal for the SciFi Channel. This was announced one month after the acquisition by Vivendi Universal of entertainment properties of USA Networks, which included the SciFi Channel.  About two dozen programs had been completed by that time.  For information on the acquisition, please see: www.vivendiuniversal.com/vu2/en/news/00000850.cfm

PRG founder, Stephen Bassett, was the first interview taped for "Out There." The focus of the program was the politics of UFOs/Disclosure. Mr. Aykroyd, one of the most creatively funny men in movies and television, was quite serious about the  subject.   He and his wife, Donna Dixon Aykroyd, have both had two strong sightings - one in a Concord at 50,000 feet.

On camera Mr. Aykroyd stated that his wife, an American citizen, would donate $1000 to X-PPAC. He then signed the 2002 Open Congressional Hearing Petition, as did many of his staff.

The SicFi Channel has indicated it is considering another format utilizing Mr. Aykroyd's talents. Nevertheless, the concept of a serious interview program on the paranormal is overdue to turn up on a major cable network. It is only a matter of time.

PRG Links Section

PRG has just completed a review of over 500 UFO/ET research/activist websites. There is a design revolution underway with the introduction of Flash to UFO/ET sites (they were meant for each other) and the quality continues to improve. The Paradigm Clock now has the largest links section to front pages of sites in this genre on the internet. Go to: www.paradigmclock.com/links.html

Enterprise Mission / RKO Movie

Richard Hoagland and Paul Davids have completed a deal with RKO Pictures to make a feature film on the Mars/NASA controversy. They will have complete creative control and  Paul Davids will direct. PRG is aware of other movie deals in the development stages which address UFO/ET phenomena in a manner which takes into account the research and findings which the government chooses to ignore. This is another indication that entertainment executives are becoming aware of more than just the public's interest in UFO/ET phenomena.

CAUS Website

Peter Gersten has announced the Citizens Agains UFO Secrecy (CAUS), Paranormal News Network (P3N) and the Formal Action Committee for Extraterrestrial Studies (FACETS) websites will close down on January 31, 2002.  Key materials from these sites will be archived at a new site about to be launched by another group - the Paranormal and UFO Information Network at: www.pufoin.com

This contraction is happening for essentially one reason: lack of money. PRG continues to be confounded by the failure (refusal) of wealthy Americans to support the political efforts to end the UFO cover-up at a level worthy of the implications of the issue. What modest contributions which have occurred went to the "science" of the phenomena. (Even worse, internet mogul Paul Allen recently gave $12 million to SETI!!)  The political impasse which not only stifles truly comprehensive scientific inquiry and continues to damage the credibility of the America government goes without. This abdication of political power as regards the most important pending political/social/economic transition in human history lies somewhere between tragic and bizarre. If those Americans with both the disposition and financial wherewithal to effectuate political change, knew how little funding it would take to end the UFO/ET truth embargo, they would be shocked. Where is the courage, where is the understanding and what will it take to open their eyes?

Hickman Report

Jim Hickman has been appointed Research Specialist for MUFON Media Operations and is working to complete his second book, "The Alien Menace,"

Upcoming UFO/ET Conferences

The upcoming conference section of the Paradigm Clock has been loaded up. Go to: www.paradigmclock.com/conferences.html

If you have an upcoming conference you would like listed, please contact PRG ASAP.

11th Annual UFO Congress - Laughlin, NV - March 3-9

Stephen Bassett will be attending the 11th Annual UFO Congress  in Laughlin, Nevada and welcomes the opportunity to meet there with colleagues and friends to discuss the continuance of the disclosure process in 2002.

First Friday Seminar Series
Frederick, MD Speaking Engagement - February 1, 2001


PRG/X-PPAC supporters and interested parties in the Washington, DC metro area are welcome to attend a lecture by Stephen Bassett on February 1, 8 p.m. at the Unity Church in Frederick, MD, One West Ninth Street, Frederick MD 21701.

Topic: Politics of Disclosure: the human race at the crossroads.

For information contact Carole Kirby (301) 496-7056
For directions:
http://maps.yahoo.com/py/maps.py?Pyt=Tmap&addr=1+W+9TH+ST&csz=FREDERICK+MD+21701&Get%A0Map=Get+Map

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September 19, 2001

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Update - September 19, 2001   

Relevance

Paradigm Research Group (and X-PPAC) has one primary goal - the end of a government imposed embargo on the truth of an extraterrestrial presence.  In the process of pursuing this goal, secondary, tangential issues such as secrecy reform and abuse of power by intelligence agencies became part of  the work.  Because these secondary issues are not trivial, the events of last week will have considerable impact on the disclosure process and the entities attached to that process.


The Disclosure Process and a Debate Deferred

Without question, the disclosure process has been set back and likely set aside (as have a broad range of other issues) and the Paradigm Clock will be adjusted accordingly.   The attention of the media, the Congress, and the general public will be focused on the September 11 tragedy and the aftermath for an indefinite period.   

Somewhere in Washington a debate will take place in the coming months - a debate to which the public will not be a party.   On one side the following position will be put forth:  political murder by religious fundamentalist fanatics is further proof humanity is not ready to receive formal confirmation of an extraterrestrial presence.

On the other side this position:  the line delineating the growth in collective maturity of the human race continues to diverge from an exponential ascendance in the power and availability of  weaponry, population growth, and human impact on planetary ecosystems.   Only a profound change in the human collective world view can prevent a 21st century calamity.   The suppressed truth of a galaxy of diverse intelligent civilizations is the only candidate with the leverage to immediately alter the collective Weltanshauung.

The nation was on the verge of seeing this debate enter into mainstream intellectual discourse.   Now that public, mainstream debate has again been deferred.


PRG Agenda

The lobbying of Congress and the political media will be puton hold.   This could be a time when the UFO/ET research/activist community could come together and privately work out the basis for a more unified, comprehensive political approach to influencing at a later time the government posture towards disclosure.  There are 20 million plus Americans who closely follow the developing evidentiary structure for an extraterrestrial reality.   Brought together under a sufficiently broad umbrella of common interest, it would be a powerful political force.

PRG has set up a substantial computerized office capable of handling 5 or 6 volunteers onsite.  It is time to draw upon the many offers of support to assist in creating infrastructure.  This would include a cyber support staff.  

The issue described above hovers over every decision PRG makes - would the resolution of the UFO/ET cover-up help the world move away from war and terrorism as a means to pursue self-interests?


Commentary - America's Response

The nations response to this extreme act of political terrorism will have far more consequence than the event itself.  There is a great opportunity to reestablish trust in governance by U.S. citizens and foreign states.

As often stated, the business of America is business.  But the honor of America is justice and fairness for all people and nations.  It is essential the response of this nation to the political murder of September 11 not tarnish that honor.    

The American people have acted with extraordinary compassion and circumspection to this provocation.   Via unprecedented media coverage, the world has witnessed a great and good people at their best and now awaits the actions of the government that represents and serves these people.

Let the response be so wise in its execution, so fair in its application, so just in its outcome, the billions of the world's inhabitants who mean America no harm and look to it for guidance and support, will have their belief in America's values and intentions reaffirmed.

The most valuable currency in this century will not be the dollar, or Euro, gold and silver, or microchips - it will be trust.   Any nation that has it and builds it will be able to pursue the hopes and dreams of its citizens.  Any action or policy which diminishes it, diminishes us all.

Commentary - The "Peter Principle"

"A man's gotta know his limitations."  - Clint Eastwood

The media coverage since September 11 has been extraordinary in its scope and very revealing.  Dozens upon dozens of interviews with past and present players on the world's stage have been aired.  They have included the Mullahs of Afghanistan and Iran, members and leaders of terrorist groups, ambassadors to nations and the United Nations, the alpha males of American politics, the war cabinets of Bush senior and Reagan, the current cabinet of G. W. Bush, the current leaders of nations, the spinmeisters of punditry, and the interviewers themselves.

After 100 hours of this immersion a personal view was handsomely reinforced.  The manner in which men of all cultures and nations look at the world and conduct the world's business has taken the human race as far as it can - it can go no further.    Without the full inclusion of the world view of women in the political, military, religious and commercial decision making processes, the 21st Century will become a time when the living envy the dead.

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June 10, 2001

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[Note:  PRG apologizes for transmission problems with previous email updates.  It has been determined that AOL's new 6.0 version uses an html, rich text platform which is not compatible with a number of ISPs who have not upgraded their decoders.  AOL did not offer an option within AOL 6.0 to send lower version email.   All future email updates will be sent AOL 5.0.]

Destination Space Chat

This chat is online tonight, Sunday, June 10 at: http://www.destinationspace.net
(directions how to access the chat room at the site)

Stephen Bassett and Alfred Webre will join Mark Hall to discuss the May 9 Disclosure Project press conference at the National Press Club in Washington.  This press conference may prove to be the most important event to date in the disclosure movement leading toward full and open congressional hearings and the end to the UFO/ET truth embargo.  Full information at:  http://www.disclosureproject.org

Webre and Bassett are part of the support team assisting the Disclosure Project, directed by Dr. Steven Greer, to put on this and follow-up events.  Basset and Hall attended the press conference and all day symposium.  The press conference is archived at: http://www.connectlive.com/events/disclosureproject

The Disclosure Project

The disclosure campaign continues with a 20 city tour being put together to bring the testimony of over 70 government/agency witnesses directly to the general public.

The extensive materials and testimony presented to the press and two dozen plus congressional offices in May is being digested.  Substantial media coverage of this event is being indexed at several sites including:  www.paradigmclock.com.  More coverage and congressional action is expected soon.

Lobbying Effort

PRG will shortly begin the formal process of putting together a Washington, DC and Internet based support team to take the lobbying effort to a new level of intensity.

It must be reemphasized that this lobbying effort will not stop when a formal disclosure event occurs.  In fact, the need for political action will only increase after this event, because it is at that point open and honest debate over  public policy toward the extraterrestrial presence begins.
                 

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May 4, 2001

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Leslie Kean Article

A new article has been published by investigative journalist, Leslie Kean.  It is about the implications of pilot sightings and is published in the Providence Journal.  Distribution to a wire service is likely.

Last year Leslie Kean published articles on the French COMETA report in several papers.

You may review this important work at:  www.projo.com/opinion/commentary.htm

Space Based Weapons

The main headline for the front page of the Wednesday, May 2 Washington Times was as follows:   "Bush favors space-based arms for missile defense"

A new push for SDI (Stars Wars) weaponry is now gathering force within the executive branch.  This is in addition to the ABM systems proposals.   All interested parties should be paying very close attention to these renewed SDI efforts.   There is some political risk here.  Why is it being taken?  In fact, these policy proposals do not make much sense in lieu of real world, terrestrial concerns.   

Current speculation is that the administration is considering a 45% increase in defense spending.  For what reason and against what enemy?

There have been a number of maneuvers recently, including release of previously classified documents, which have a deck clearing quality to them.  Clearing the decks for what?

The Disclosure Project

Final preparations for the May 9th press conference are underway and the event shows every sign of meeting or exceeding expectations.  

Project Director Dr. Steven Greer will appear on the Art Bell radio show [www.artbell.com] on Friday evening, May 4.  He will provide an update and tell how listeners can help the press conference and subsequent events have the greatest possible impact.

Further information at:  http://www.disclosureproject.org/

PRG Media Schedule for Stephen Bassett

Friday, May 4, 11 pm EDT
            Webcast - www.jerrypippin.com - Jerry Pippin Show
                                                             (with Jim Hickman)

Saturday, May 5, 8:00 am or 8:30 am  EDT
            Washington - WMAL AM 630 - David Burd Show
            Webcast - www.wmal.com/listenlive.asp

Saturday, May 12, 8 pm to 11pm EDT
            San Antonio - KTSA AM 550 - Jack Landman Show
            Webcast - temporarily suspended


 

4938 Hampden Lane, #161, Bethesda, MD 20814 s PRG@paradigmresearchgroup.org s 202-215-8344

 

April 4, 2001

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April 4, 2001 - Update       

PRG Moving

Paradigm Research Group is relocating its office.  Due to problems with Verizon's Info Speed ISDN subsidiary, the phone will be down until April 11.   You can contact PRG by email (preferable) at PRG@paradigmresearchgroup.org, or by phone at this temporary number: 301-680-3825.

When PRG completes relocation, the office will have four networked computer stations, two ISP connections, two printers, a scanner, a cable modem, an extensive UFO/ET research library, and an equally extensive library of the latest science journalism focusing on cutting edge physics, astrophysics, and cosmology.

All of which will be helpful with respect to...............

Volunteer Support Network

During the past five years PRG has been approached by a number of individuals offering to directly assist with the politics of disclosure.   Many of them are located in the Washington metro area.  Soon these fine people will be contacted as to their availability to work directly on projects at the PRG office.  An attempt will be made to determine what skills and background are relevant to the ongoing work.

Further, supporters outside the area will be contacted regarding assisting with projects from their home computer.  Anyone who is inclined to get down and personal with the activist movement to end the cover-up of the UFO/ET reality, should contact PRG, preferably by email.

Lobbying

PRG is still seeking organizations who would have it register on their behalf as a lobbyist.   Time to get on board the truth train, truth train, truth trainnnn.............

Media Shake Out

Recently the X-Zone and Nightsearch radio programs shut  down.   Nightsearch was hosted by Eddie Middleton and a team of co-hosts including Janet Russell.  X-Zone was hosted by Rob McConnell and included the Hickman Report.  Sometime back the Mike Jarmus Show closed.All are in the process of finding new homes.

The level of interest in UFO/ET phenomena in particular, and the paranormal in general, along with the developing webcasting technology, has made it possible for a great many people to create radio programs in this genre.  The market place has become quite crowded.  

All of these programs have helped to raise awareness and provided venues and media practice for researchers and activists.  However, until formal disclosure has been achieved, the audience will be limited and the market tight.

When the time comes, however, there will be a sizable number of experienced hosts ready to take on a much expanded audience and their limitless questions.

The Disclosure Project (CSETI)

The rampup to this event is going smoothly.  All interested parties should be prepared for dramatic developments in May and June.

The Paradigm Clock

The Paradigm Clock will be reset on May 15.  Expect a surprise.

Meta Research Press Conference

Astronomer Tom Van Flandern will conduct a press conference in the main room of the National Press Club in Washington, April 5, at 9 am.  The subject is, "Artificial Structures on Mars."  In addition to the on site media, the press conference will be simulcast worldwide.

The presentation will reflect the work of many scientists, engineers, and image specialists.  Some of the image analysis will be made public for the first time.

Pax TV Special

The Mars work of Richard Hoagland and his team will be featured in a one hour Pax TV special on April 27.  It is to be assumed that anyone at JPL with the impression the "Mars problem" was under control, must be on an Advil IV drip right about now.

Media Schedule

Regular political column at:  www.alienzoo.com
The Zoo is in the process of revamping its site, but back columns are being archived.
Regular political column in UFO Magazine: www.ufomag.com
The next column is an updated version of "The Role of the media in the politics of disclosure."

                  

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March 9, 2001

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Arthur C. Clarke and John Glenn

On February 25, in an interview with Buzz Aldrin video taped by Space.com, Arthur C. Clarke said:

"I'm fairly convinced that we have discovered life on Mars.   There are some incredible photographs from [the Jet Propulsion Laboratory], which to me are pretty convincing proof of the existence of large forms of life on Mars! Have a look at them. I don't see any other interpretation."    See: www.space.com/peopleinterviews/clarke_believe_010227.html

On Tuesday evening, March 6, former astronaut and senator John Glenn appeared on the sitcom Frasier and gave a remarkable soliloquy:

"Back in those glory days, I was very uncomfortable when they asked us to say things that I didn't want to say, and deny other things. Some people asked, you know, 'Were you alone out there?' We never gave the real answer.  We've seen things out there, strange  things. But we know what we saw out there. And we couldn't really say anything, the bosses were scared of this. They were afraid of 'War of the Worlds' type stuff, about panic in the streets. And so we had to keep quiet. And now we only see these things in ournightmares or maybe in the movies. And some of them are pretty close to being the truth."

A video clip of a portion of this show segment is below.  The first link is for broadband users, the second is for dialup users:

http://images.nbci.com/main/richmedia/nbc_tv/frasier/fra_030601_100.ram
http://images.nbci.com/main/richmedia/nbc_tv/frasier/fra_030601_056.ram

Efforts are being made to contact John Glenn directly as well as the producers of Frasier to get clarification about this appearance by Glenn.

How might one interpret this?   The disclosure train is slowly leaving the station.  Everyone directly or indirectly connected  to the UFO/ET issue over the last 50 years, whatever that  connection, have a choice to make:  get on the train or stay on the station platform and wave good-bye.   What would you do?

Lobbying Registration

A registration has been filed on behalf of Destination Space at:  www.destinationspace.net

Recent Capitol Hill Meetings

Senator Sarbanes: senior aide
Congresswoman Morella: senior policy advisor

UFO/ET material on The Learning Channel (TLC)

It has been a year since TLC scheduled an Alien Invasion Week.   Hopefully, there will be another soon.   In the  interim, the pages relating to the TLC portfolio of documentaries get buried and can only be accessed using a site word search such as <Alien Invasion Week.>

Quite possibly the TLC UFO/ET documentary portfolio is the most important information set relating to the field which impacts general public awareness.  There have beenhundreds of segments aired over the past three years.  It is assumed there will be a few new additions to the portfolio this year.   Below are three key archived pages relating to TLC's portfolio, including an unusual section on UFO/ET activists - the only one of its kind residing on the website of a major cable channel or network.

Alien Invasion Week Main Page
     http://tlc.discovery.com/tlcpages/alien/ontlc.html
Activist Section on the TLC website
     http://tlc.discovery.com/tlcpages/alieninvasion/alieninvasion.html
Current TLC Documentary Inventory
     http://tlc.discovery.com/tlcpages/alien/ontlc.html

Petition Signatures

The Open Congressional Hearing Petition continues to gather signatures, both electronic and paper.   This petition, which was introduced at the Roswell 20th Anniversary conference in July of 1997, is now in its fourth year.    Signatures will continue to be collected until such as time as it is appropriate to introduce them into the political process.

Tim Cullen of Yuma, Colorado just mailed in 70 signatures on paper from his area.  Great job, Tim!

While electronic signatures are welcome at this page: www.paradigmclock.com/petition.htm

Paper signatures are the most powerful.  Both an MSWord 6.0 doc and Adobe Acrobat doc are available at this page: www.paradigmclock.com/therighttopetition.html#Email

Please consider downloading one of these paper versions, making copies, getting them filled out with signatures, and mailing them back to PRG.  

Media Schedule

Bassett on "Clear Talk"
 w/ Constance Clear
Tuesday, March 13, 2001
8:00 PM EST    
KENS AM 1160 - San Antonio
Webcast at: http://www.kensradio.com

Bassett on Strange Days..............Indeed
www.cfrb.com/profile/strangedays.html
Saturyday, March 10
(regular appearance)
Saturday, March 17
10 pm to 1 am EST
CFRB AM 10101 - Toronto
www.cfrb.com/
Webcast at:  www.cfrb.com/listen/listenlive.html
(Three hour program on developing a Canadian disclosure initiative.)

Regular political column at:  www.alienzoo.com
Regular political column with: UFO Magazine at:  www.ufomag.com

 

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June 30, 2000

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World Wide Watch 2000

Destination Space hosts the second World Wide Watch on July 1st. Information on this global UFO observation event can be found at www.destinationspace.net.

WWW starts at 8 pm, Sydney, Australian time. The event will end at midnight, Hawaii Time!

Coast to Coast Am - July 6

The July 6, Thur/Fri Coast to Coast AM with Mike Siegel has the potential to be a very impacting program on the disclosure process. Joining Mike will be Alfred Webre, the author of Exopolitics, and Stephen Bassett, the Executive Director of X-PPAC. A notable third guest may join the program.

Exopolitics is an Internet books published at: www.universebooks.com/exopoliticsexcerpt1.html

The Learning Channel

Tonight TLC ran, with repeats, six consecutive hours of UFO documentaries.  The "UFOs Uncovered" series is notable for having much government content, including pilots, astronauts, and air traffic controllers, both U.S. and Soviet.  This dense pack programming of such material has occurred numerous times in the past.

TLC and it's parent company, Discovery Communications, are based in Bethesda, MD just outside of Washington, DC. The DC metro area has one of the highest cable TV market penetrations in the country.

The Paradigm Clock

Based upon developments over the past six months, the Paradigm Clock, which tracks the proximity to formal disclosure of the extraterrestrial presence, will be reset to a new time next week on July 6. To learn about the Paradigm Clock go to: http://www.paradigmclock.com

Larry Bryant

A member of Citizens Against UFO Secrecy (CAUS) is receiving considerable attention for a series of UFO related legal actions being directed at the State and Governor of Virginia. Coverage has included National Public Radio, Court TV and numerous radio appearances by Bryant. Learn more at:  http://www.ufocity.com

Alien Zoo Column

This website is developing into a diverse source of information and commentary.   Columnists include Jim Marrs, Peter Gersten, Jim Dilettoso, Paul Davids and others. Stephen