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Kazic
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I think they're trying to decide how to proceed lol. I want to write the guy who emailed me back so badly, but I don't think I can yet because I haven't gotten the email that gives you the task of getting close to charlie. As soon as I get that, it's on baby.

He's offline lol. The PMs probably want to slow this down haha. Oh and I added him as a friend, you may want tot do the same.

Ah he's back online and sent me a message. Goodie.

here it is:

So, do you mean some sort of STD? That's the only thing I can think of that you can be actively aware of and change your behavior to prevent.

I like your picture you have up with your friend Mike. How is he and what is he up to? You two seem close.

----------------- Original Message -----------------
From: Charlie
To: Kazic
Date: Mar 24, 2009 1:48 PM
Subject: RE: Hi there



lol. no it's nothing like that. You don't have to worry this is one of those things that if you are aware of what you are doing then you have nothing to worry about.
----------------- Original Message -----------------
From: Kazic
To: Charlie
Date: Mar 24, 2009 1:33 PM
Subject: RE: Hi there


Oh I understand, didn't mean to pry. That sounds really serious. Sick people? What are they ill with? It's not a new strain of the flu is it, because I never got my shot.
----------------- Original Message -----------------
From: Charlie
To: Kazic
Date: Mar 24, 2009 1:29 PM
Subject: RE: Hi there



I'm currently employed by them so unfortunately I can't say too much about it but it has something to do with a lot of sick people and since I'm a med staff sergeant it's my job to figure things out.

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Talaisan
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I think it might be possible to start this from both ends. I haven't been contacted by the UN guy, so I couldn't rightly go e-mailing him saying I've got Charlie's attention, now what? So I'm going to stick to being Charlie's buddy for now, until either things match up or I wind up as his hand in the states, playing against the government watchdogs.
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Kazic
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That would be interesting. Right I am waiting for the UN guy to clear me so I can tell them about charlie lol.

I decided to ask about Michael since I made the connection that the email we got from the UN has something to do with him. We'll see what I get back.
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Talaisan
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Charlie wrote:
Right now. Taking a small little vacation but heading out real soon. We are working on some sick patients over seas. I can't say much more than that; you know how it is.


Tal wrote:
Yeah, I know. You be careful, man. I know they immunize us against everything they can, but some of that stuff will just flat kill you dead. Don't want to see an episode of 'House' based on a true story or anything.


Aside from the rank/age discrepancy this guy seems pretty real, pretty well fleshed out.
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Kazic
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I got:

That's nice. Having someone you can count on is very important. So you and mike are researching STDs or something?

----------------- Original Message -----------------
From: Charlie
To: Kazic
Date: Mar 24, 2009 2:01 PM
Subject: RE: Hi there


Mike is an old high school friend. Best friend. I would die for that guy and I'm sure he would do the same for me. We were together in Iraq. He's been tagging along with me on this mission. He doesn't have much expertise on the subject but he's a fun guy to have around. We are both on vacation now for a little bit but we'll be heading back soon.

edit:

Well apparently they think we have all the info we need. Here's what I got from him:

Alright I will definitely see you later. Tell Mike hi, and have fun on your vacation.

----------------- Original Message -----------------
From: Charlie
To: Kazic
Date: Mar 24, 2009 2:07 PM
Subject: RE: Hi there



No. Hey I gotta go but it was nice catching up with you. I'll probably be on later or tomorrow just in case you ever wanna chat again. It was nice. Take care.
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thebruce
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my first email back from Michael Carter/Clark Rogen...
umm.. I guess he has a bad memory?

Quote:
We appreciate your interest in our project. Before we can continue we just have a few simple questions for you. Please answer them as truthfully as possible and to the best of your knowledge.

Do you or anyone in your immediate family work for or have worked for the government of a foreign country? If so which one?

Do you know or have you heard anything about the AID The World project being currently run by the United Nations?

Are you or anyone you know currently infected with AIDS or HIV?

Are you willing to take a government mandated blood test for HIV or AID if you are randomly selected to participate in such testing?

Thank you,
Clark Rogen
Director of ATW


ETA: heh, I guess they had a bit of a communication lapse... just got the same email, prefixed with:
Quote:
I apologize for the miscommunication earlier. My associate Mr. Riddler had not informed me that you were a confirmed recruit.

nice. Razz
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Kazic
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Well I just had a shot at furthering the game and I missed it cause i was asleep lol. Oh well i'll get another shot at it. On a hunch I added the yahoo email adress to my messenger list and he contacted me, and added me. But I was sleeping. Sigh. Since he added me he'll probably try again. Sorry PMs, I needed a nap lol.
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prut
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Sorry, I haven't posted anything yet, but I'm waiting for the final clearing, too. So we have Clark Rogen, Director of ATW writing us from the email account, cmanone95SPLATyahoo.com, but the name of the account owner is "Micheal" Carter. Do you guys think the fact that it is "Micheal", not MichAEl is significant?

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Kazic
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I figured it was just a spelling flub. That name is too well connected to this for there to be two of them.
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Kazic
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I just got an email that is different from all the other ones we've gotten so far. It's a sound file.

Stop the change. (ATW)
...
[Chat now] Twenty Twelve <twentytwelveisnow>
...
Add
To:prut.09@gmail.com
...
2012isnow.mp3 (549KB)

that's what it looked like. Listening. Ok there's what sounds like morris code at the beginning, and then there's a child talking.

Transcript:

*morris code*

Child: My name is stewart williams, I am stationed at the cryogenics lab in *something* University. I fear that I may not escape here alive. You must stop the change. AID the world 2012 is now.

...


I put the sound file up. It says in the now playing section that it's from the album of Miguel Hernanadez.
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thebruce
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morse decodes to:
Spoiler (Rollover to View):
http://2012isnow.wordpress.com

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Talaisan
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it sounded like Lancaster University. Checking a quick google... It appears that LU does indeed have a strong link with Cryo research.

http://www.lancs.ac.uk/depts/physics/research/condmatt/ult/index.htm

Likely has nothing to do with the game, but can link this message pretty well.
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Talaisan
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Child's blog. Same name as the audio clip.

And here's a crypto problem. I don't think it's direct substitution. No words in english that are 2 letters long and both the same letter.

Spn ilmawqh se ls vay sghptjs Gpwvbu. Klq wrs dmdxlmlip jj fjso mbq awxped. Klg pcxd kgxue mw ybnt s wixwt zepw na viopgilevx igj iztdiww ybnt gyd dnn tpqhx. Ezi tpj cjicmyp llq hkrsrf, mbq ymri ff jixxhsw. Aq lzld hkx vgl aq irkw ixxlk ksga uoor ybnt mw. 2012 uh eoo.
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Kazic
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What about the quote? Is it some sort of key? "If you turn the page 522 times you'll be waving a BIG word from the floor."
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Talaisan
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Has to be. Not sure how that works. It's a key of some sort, but I can't figure it out. Unless it means a sequence of changes. First letter moves forward/back 5, then 2 and 2 and 5 and 2 and 2...
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