Update - January 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:
http://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 Davies 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 Davies 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.org

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
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