Hanso correspondence

This page contains letters sent from and to the Hanso Foundation which were found during the Lost Experience.

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Letter: 19/09/2005

The first letter

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Global Welfare Consortium Rue Grande 1623 1221 Geneva 27 Switzerland 19 September, 2005 To: Dr. Roderick Johnson, M.D., Ph.D., Clinical Director, Centers for Disease Control From: GWC Executive Committee RE: Violation of Ethical Guidelines / The Hanso Life- Extension Project CC: Mr. Peter Thompson, Vice President, General Counsel, The Hanso Foundation; Hugh McIntyre, Vice President and Communications Director, The Hanso Foundation. Dr. Johnson: We have received word of an unfortunate and most alarming issue in the past days concerning research operations by The Hanso Foundation in the sub-Saharan region of Africa. Sadly, we have exhausted our mandate as a watchdog organization and must petition you for a formal investigation. It has come to our attention that a new strain of meningococcal disease has been reported in the costal villages of the United Republic of Tanzania. This strain breached the simian/homo sapien barrier. As the enclosed documentation and correspondence demonstrate, we have repeatedly asked the Executive Board of The Hanso Foundation for assistance in determining the possible correlation between the outbreak of this transgenic disease and the research being conducted on primates in the Experimental Station in Zanzibar. As our requests have been met with utter and complete disregard, we feel we have no other choice than to demand your immediate intervention. As The Hanso Foundation is using primates to research gene therapies intended for human use, the correlation should be obvious. Considering the alarming nature of this outbreak and the mounting death toll it is imperative that The Hanso Foundation immediately open the doors of their Experimental Station for inspection and, should a link be found between their work and this disease, cease and desist their activities immediately. Thank you for your prompt attention to this matter. Lives are at stake. Monsieur Jacques Maillot Director General, GWC Executive Committee

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Letter: 25/09/2005

The second letter

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Global Welfare Consortium Rue Grande 1623 1221 Geneva 27 Switzerland 25 September, 2005 To: Dr. Roderick Johnson, M.D., Ph.D., Clinical Director, Centers for Disease Control From: GWC Executive Committee RE: The Hanso Life-Extension Project Dr. Johnson: Please consider this a formal apology for the heated and alarmist tone of our previous correspondence, as well as a formal request for the withdrawal of former Director General Jacques Maillot's request for an intervention into the affairs of The Hanso Foundation. In the time since Monsieur Maillot's letter, GWC's inspection team has been welcomed with open arms into The Hanso Foundation's Experimental Station in Zanzibar. Our thorough examination of the Station has made it clear that the benign, non-invasive research being conducted there could not have possibly resulted in the outbreak of a transgenic virus. Because we appreciate the CDC's willingness to intervene when lives are at stake, the last thing we want is to abuse our close relationship with your organization -- or sound alarms before the need is absolutely clear. Once again, please accept our apologies, and our appreciation of your dilligent response to our correspondence. Mr Peter Thompson, Acting Director General Global Health Consortium

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Notes

The amended second letter

• When you read the second letter, Peter Thompson's typed name is circled in red.
• When you click on it these words appear in red handwriting (this is the same handwriting used when Persephone is contacting you on the newsletter page):

The Hanso Foundation, setting world speed records for subverting authority.

• Also, a greyed-out area highlights this section of text:

team has been welcomed with open arms into

dation's Experimental Station in Zanzibar.

xamination of the Station has made it clear

• And these words are underlined:

our close relationship with your organization - - or sound alarms before the need is absolutely clear. On

Letter: 04/10/2005

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CONFIDENTIAL Avenue Appia 20 1211 Geneva 27 Switzerland 4 October 2005 To: Hr Per Lundquist - Chief Legal Counsel Hr Einar Ragnarsson - Chief Communications Officer From: GHO Executive Committee RE: The Hanso Life-Extension Project My friends, Given the current state of world affairs, it is more difficult than ever to guard against the continuing emergence of new threats to the population; and harder still to enlist the aid of the international business community in combating these threats on both a local and worldwide level. Therefore, I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for your extremely generous contribution to our defense fund. The fact that you insisted upon the discretionary nature of the donation only edifies our belief in the philanthropic nature of your intent. It is my sincere hope that we can put the unpleasantness of our previous correspondence behind us, and join together in order to move forward towards our common goal. Please accept my most sincere regret for reacting prematurely and in such a way as to jeopardize your important research at your Zanzibar facilities. You may rest assured that, in the future, any communication with your organization or any agents thereof will be handled with the utmost consideration and with every professional courtesy. I bid you good luck for the future and very best wishes for the success of all your various and dynamic endeavours. Should you have the good fortune to meet with Mr Hanso personally, please extend to him our most sincere appreciation and thanks. Would you also please convey that our doors are always open and that we would, in fact, be thrilled to meet with him -- At his convenience of course. Yours very truly Monsieur Jacques Maillot Director General - GHO Executive Committee FAXED 10/5/05

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Press Release: Hanso and the Global Welfare Consortium

Press Release about Partnership with the Global Welfare Consortium

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THE HANSO FOUNDATION NAMED PARTNER IN WORLD HEALTH The Hanso Foundation is pleased to announce that, as a result of the efforts of the Worldwide Wellness and Prevention Development Program, the Global Welfare Consortium has named the Foundation a Partner in World Health, a status granted only to those organizations at the forefront of the battle to curb the spread of infectious disease. The Global Welfare Consortium was established in Geneva, Switzerland in 1952 to respond to and anticipate the health needs of an increasingly global society. Current membership stands at 186 nations, with the recent expulsion of several African states due to long-standing charges of ethnic cleansing. While those regimes no longer receive GWC funding, the Consortium continues to work at the local level with private organizations, such as The Hanso Foundation, to provide key medical resources to embattled territories. While the GWC's primary focus is on the combat of diseases such as SARS, AIDS, and avian flu -- infectious, congenital, and degenerative -- its mission, standing in alignment with that of The Hanso Foundation, is to bring the citizens of the world to the maximum level of wellness. This indicates not only a state of being free from infirmity or disease, but a point of balance between the emotional, physical, and social states. With 8 regional offices and 150 country offices, the GWC is well poised to quickly react to emergent situations, as well as to maintain high minimum health standards globally. In the GWC's thorough review of The Hanso Foundation's major programs by the regulatory Corporate Compliance Committee, The Hanso Foundation was found to exceed the GWC's standards of corporate excellence in the areas of environmental impact, social outreach, and workplace safety/well-being standards. Hanso Foundation Communications Director, Hugh McIntyre: "As a Partner in World Health, The Hanso Foundation is now a key private-sector aid to the GWC's ongoing and constantly evolving programs. We are proud to have this distinction bestowed on us." Hugh McIntyre Communications Director

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Press Release: 6 May 2006

Hanso Foundation 6 May 2006 Press Release

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HANSO FOUNDATION APOLOGISES FOR DISRUPTION TO NEW WEBSITE: www.thehansofoundation.org (May 6, 2006) It has come to the attention of the Hanso Foundation that our site is experiencing some sort of disruption. The Foundation gives our sincere apologies for any inconvenience this has caused - we are fixing the errors as quickly as we can and will shortly have the site back in full working order again. Users of the website can be assured that no data has been compromised, and the user database has not been penetrated. The intruder has only managed to breach the primary layer of the site. Thank you, and namaste. Hugh McIntyre Communications Director About the Hanso Foundation The Hanso Foundation stands at the vanguard of social and scientific research for the advancement of the human race. For forty years, the foundation has offered grants to worthy experiments designed to further the evolution of the human race and provide technological solutions to the most pressing problems of our time. “From the dawn of our species, Man has been blessed with curiosity. Our most precious gift, without exception, is the desire to know more - to look beyond what is accepted as the truth and to imagine what is possible.” Alvar Hanso, Address to the U.N. Security Council, 1967 Media Contact: Hugh McIntyre (206) 861-5017/Hugh.McIntyre@thehansofoundation.org

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Advertisement May 2006

Newspaper Advert placed by The Hanso Foundation.

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A MESSAGE FROM HUGH MCINTYRE, DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATIONS AT THE HANSO FOUNDATION Don't Believe "Bad Twin" For over thirty years, The Hanso Foundation has stood for compassion and innovation, but today, our reputation has been attacked in the novel "Bad Twin", written by Gary Troup and published by Hyperion books. Throughout the pages of "Bad Twin", readers have found numerous passages featuring misinformation about The Hanso Foundation and its partners. The Hanso Foundation strongly objects to the book "Bad Twin", and encourages readers to make up their own minds. The truth about The Hanso Foundation is available at www.TheHansoFoundation.org and not on the pages of Gary Troup's "Bad Twin". Experience it for yourself. Thank you, and namaste.

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Letter to Hyperion: 9 May 2006

Hanso Foundation 9 May 2006 Letter to Hyperion Publishing.

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May 9, 2006 Mr. Robert Miller President, Hyperion Books 500 S. Buena Vista Burbank, CA 91030 Dear Mr. Miller, On behalf of the Alvar Hanso and the Board of Directors of the Hanso Foundation, I am writing to- day to demand that Hyperion Books immediately cease selling Gary Troup’s “Bad Twin,” a publication rife with inaccuracies and false accusations about the Hanso Foundation and its reputable partners. We are outraged that Hyperion Books published ‘Bad Twin’ without affording us the courtesy of redressing the scandalous information littered throughout the book. Our pristine reputation has been sullied; therefore we are forced to reallocate money from socio-scientific studies to vigorously defend the lifelong work of our beloved Founder, Alvar Hanso. Is it your standard business practice to publish malicious untruths which damage the credibility of an organization that exist solely to benefit the human race by providing technological solutions to the most pressing problems of our time? How unfortunate is it indeed that we must now spend precious time and resources defending our work and reputation against the moral sewer known as “Bad Twin.” The Hanso Foundation is considering all options at its disposal, including legal recourse. I look forward to your timely response. Sincerely, Hugh McIntyre Director, Communications Hanso Foundation

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DaimlerChrysler documents

These were found on the in-game site www.letyourcompassguideyou.com. The documents contained several blackouts

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Volume Incentive Program Offer Confirmation

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Fleet Contract

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DAIMLERCHRYSLER -CONFIDENTIAL- February 24, 2006 The Hanso Foundation Dear Mr. Thompson: DaimlerChrysler Fleet Operations is pleased to confirm the Volume Incentive Program (VIP) offered to The Hanso Foundation for the 2007 contract year. This special incentive applies to The Hanso Foundation exclusively and will be paid on specific models based on the purchase objectives described in the attached Tables. As a preferred DaimlerChrysler fleet customer, we want you to know that we are ready to help you and your business in any way we can. Sincerely, William T. Kilpatrick Senior Manager, IPS/GI

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Coincidentally, the black spot on the scan or photocopy of this letter is shaped in exactly the same way as the crack in one end of the salvaged ping pong table in season 3.

Fleet Contract

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Fleet Contract, page 2

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ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS AND INSTRUCTIONS FOR YOUR V.I.P. How to Order To ensure proper payment and to facilitate order tracking and preferential scheduling, your orders must include your assigned FAN (Fleet Account Number). Reporting Procedure To ensure timely and proper payment of your V.I.P. incentive, it is imperative the sale be accurately reported. Please confirm your acceptance of this program by signing below. This offer will expire in 30 days unless extended by your Regional Account Executive with DaimlerChrysler Motors L.L.C. VOLUME INCENTIVE INFORMATION Contract Year: 2006 Contract Dates Vehicles ordered March 1, 2006 - May 31, 2006 Payments The Amount listed in following table represents the total incentive provided by DaimlerChrysler. Payment Levels Amount Models# 2007 Jeep Compass (10)  ?????????? 2007 Jeep Patriot (10)  ?????????? 2007 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited (3)  ?????????? ALL DAIMLERCHRYSLER VEHICLES ARE COVERED BY OUR 3 YEAR/36,000 MILE BASIC LIMITED WARRANTY Accepted by: Peter Thompson Title: General Council and Secretary Dated: February 25, 2006

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Request for Proposal

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Request for Proposal

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FOR THE JEEP DIVISION OF DAIMLERCHRYSLER Prepared By: The Hanso Foundation Purchasing Dept. ?????????????? REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL #9342 The Hanso Foundation Purchasing Division on behalf of Fleet Services is issuing a sealed Request for Proposal for a mix of 07 models: -10 Jeep Compass -10 Jeep Patriot -3 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Sealed Proposals: Vendor will deliver one (1) original and two (2) copies to by 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Page 2 of 8 This submission shall include the entire Request For Proposal document and any amendments if issued. Proposals received after the above cited time will be considered a late quoteand [sic] are not acceptable unless waived by the Purchasing Manager. -Please use the attached self-addressed label or the envelope must be clearly marked "SEALED RFP # 9342". -Please direct specific technical and procedural questions to Purchasing. Thank you for your interest. RFP #9342 JEEP VEHICLES I. PROPOSAL Definitions: "Bidder" - an individual or business submitting a bid to The Hanso Foundation. "Contractor"- One who contracts to perform work or furnish materials in accordance with a contract. Purpose of Proposal: The Hanso Foundation is seeking bids for 23 (twenty-three) 2007 Jeep Vehicles II. PROPOSAL TERMS A. The Hanso Foundation reserves the right to reject any and all proposals Page 3 of 8 received as a result of this RFP. If a proposal is selected, it will be the most advantageous regarding price, quality of service, the Contractor's qualifications and capabilities to provide the specified service, and other factors which The Hanso Foundation may consider. The Hanso Foundation does not intend to award a contract fully on the basis of any response made to the proposal and reserves the right to consider proposals for modifications at any time before a contract would be awarded, and negotiations would be undertaken with that provider whose proposal is deemed to best meet the specifications and need of The Hanso Foundation. B. The Hanso Foundation reserves the right to reject any or all bids, to waive or not waive informalities or irregulariteis in bids or bidding procedures, and to accept or further negotiate cost, terms, or conditions of any bid determined by the county to be in the best interest of the Hanso foundation even though not the lowest bid. C. Proposals must be signed by an official authorized to bind the provider toits provisions for at lease a period of 90 days. Failure of the successful bidder to accept the obligation of the contract may result in the cancellation of any award. D. In the event it becomes necessary to revise any part ofc the RFP, addenda will be provided. The ??? submission of the RFP's maybe adjusted to allow for reisions. The entire proposal document with any amendments should be returned in triplicate. Proposals shall be written in ink or typewritten. No erasures are permitted. Mistakes may be crossed out and corrected and must be initialed in ink by the person signing the proposal. RFP #9342 JEEP VEHICLES III. PROPOSAL SPECIFICATIONS The proposal shall include all of the following information. Failure to include all of Page 4 of 8 the required information could result in disqualification of the Bidder. A. State the warranty period on the equipment and what is/is not covered. Attach as Addenda A B. Attach all specifications of equipment Attach as Addenda B RFP #9342 JEEP VEHICLES IV. GENERAL PROPOSAL REQUIREMENTS AWARD: The Hanso Foundation reserves the right to reject any and all proposals received as a result of this RFP. If a proposal is selected it will be the most advantageous regarding price (See: "Low Bidder" following), quality of service, the Contractors' qualifications and capabilities to provide the specified service, and other factors which The Hanso Foundation may consider. The Hanso Foundation does not intend to award a contract fully on the basis of any response made to the proposal; It is the intention of The Hanso Foundation to award the entire bid to one contractor. COST OF RFP: The Hanso Foundation will not be liable for any costs associated with the preparation, transmittal, or presentation of any materials submitted in response to this RFP. SPECIFICATIONS The following is the specifications for the Jeep Compass, Jeep Patriot, and Jeep Wrangler Unlimited: Page 5 of 8 (text continues)

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Contract Rescindment

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Contract Rescindment

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DAIMLER CHRYSLER DaimlerChrysler Corporation Procurement and Supply Operational Procurement March 10, 2006 Dear Mr. Thompson: Due to the recent events in ?????, DaimlerChrysler Corporation wishes to rescind our fleet contract with The Hanso Foundation. No further correspondence is required at this time. Sincerely, William T. Kilpatrick Senior Manager, IPS/GI

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