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 		Another March 8, 2003 update....
The days are counting down...this was posted a few days ago...just got around to reading/posting it :


February 15 2003

I woke up to a strange sound. Looking through the window I saw a black van parked outside beneath a streetlight. In sudden panic I threw off my blankets but froze when the same noise sounded again-inside my room! I turned to see two dark figures standing at the end of my bed. How had they tracked me down?

The shorter slender figure moved towards me. I couldn't see her face, but she had long dark hair. I knew it was the woman who'd nearly caught me in the internet cafe. As my eyes adjusted to the dim light coming in through the window, I could just make out the bleached hair of the taller figure as it moved to the other side of the bed. They were both wearing black body suits. This time there was nowhere to escape. I saw him pull out a long barreled gun. No doubt a silencer on it, I thought. He held it up to the side of my temple. I felt the coolness of the metal on my skin and nearly choked with fear.

"Did you really think we would let you blow the lid on what you found in the mountains?" asked the woman. She didn't let me answer. "We've kept it a secret for decades. We couldn't allow a little slip-up to take place now that we're so close to…" She stopped. "I don't need to tell you what's about to happen. You've seen the photos, but I'm afraid you won't be around to see the outcome."

She stepped to the side, clearly not wanting to be splattered with blood.

I managed to blurt out, "Why not just let the world know, so we can all prepare for it?"

"Because the people I work for have something else in mind for the world." She paused for effect. "Give my regards to your wife."

I was shocked at the cruelty of her comment. She'd obviously delved into every aspect of my life. I felt rage well up inside me at her lack of ethics and respect for the death of my wife. I thought, if I was going to die, I may as well go out fighting. Just as I ducked down I heard the thud of the silencer. There was a sharp pain where the bullet had grazed the back of my skull. The assassin obviously hadn't expected such an unusual tactic from someone with a gun pointed at their head. It worked in my favor. Without hesitation I flung myself at the guy with the gun. I could feel the blood trickling down the back of my neck. We both crashed against the wall, but in one swift movement he had me in a headlock.

The woman laughed. "Well I'll be…" she said surprised. "I'll give you one thing. You've been a reasonably worthy opponent. And since you're about to die, I'll let you in on a little secret. It's never taken me this long to track anyone down before." She moved closer and leaned right into my face. "Since you don't want to die by a bullet, I'll just have to do it the old fashioned way."

She pulled out a knife. The blade appeared to have an unusual blue sheen to it. I'd never seen anything like it. She held the blade to my throat. I stared into her eyes. They were dark; not just in color, but in the way they portrayed the window to an evil soul. My heart pounded an irregular beat. Even though she was about to end my life, I was suddenly overcome with the strangest feeling of compassion and forgiveness. She seemed to recognize the look in my eyes and instantly retaliated by plunging the knife into my throat.

I suddenly came to, abruptly sitting up in bed. I was drenched in sweat. It had been a nightmare. I looked out the window. There were no black vans, no shadowy figures lurking around. It's been a week since I had that dream, and it's haunted me ever since. When I went out that same day, I became paranoid every time I saw a van of any kind, regardless of the color. I could feel the paranoia taking over. I was suspicious of anyone who even vaguely looked in my direction. I stocked up on food and locked myself in.

Sitting alone in my motel room on Valentines Day only brought back sad memories of my beloved late wife's car accident. I kept thinking about the nightmare where the woman had said "Give my regards to your wife." In my darker moments I even had fleeting thoughts of wishing the dream had been true. It might just be my coping mechanism, but I believe that life does go on after death in some way. And, that when my time is up, we will be together again.

I haven't been able to bring myself to eat for days. Can't be bothered taking a shower or shaving. I would never have believed that at this stage of my life I'd be sitting here in a self-imposed prison, feeling sorry for myself, wondering what the hell it's all about. That I'd be keeping a low profile because I was being chased by some kind of agents from a faction that wants to stop me from revealing their secret. That I'd be relying on a friend to send me cash in an envelope so I can afford to eat and pay my motel bill.
Not in a million years.

Yet, it's strange to think that if my wife hadn't died, I would never have taken that lone trip through the mountain range where I found the camera. And I wouldn't be about to reveal images of a top secret that was never intended for public viewing. Maybe it was all meant to happen this way. I've never been into philosophical or spiritual ideas much, but with everything that's happened to me, I can't help but wonder whether there is a higher purpose behind it all. It's as if I'm being guided in bringing attention to a potential global happening. I say "potential" because I'm not a fatalist. Even though I've become fascinated with prophecies, I don't believe anything is set in concrete.

Since my last posting I've received an email from someone who claimed to be part of the resistance group within the faction that's trying to stop me. The email said that the person who spoke to me via ICQ has been removed from their post and hasn't been heard of since. I can't verify whether this email is genuine, but the sender claims to have set in place some kind of facility that will scramble my location if I contact them. Maybe so, but I can't afford to take that risk. They did warn me that there is something big going on within the faction that relates to me. They haven't been able to find out exactly what's being planned but they know that the faction will try and undermine me in some way.

During the last little while I've been focusing on the study of Crop Circles. I've always been skeptical about things like that, but I decided to do some research. What I discovered was quite interesting. I learned that the followers of this enigma believe that Crop Circles are messages to humanity encoded within a geometric language. Most people seem to believe that the aliens who create them are benevolent "beings" who are interested in humanity's future. Apparently they will not interfere with our choices in how we run the world unless we invite them, but they are interested in our evolution and the survival of our species. It's been suggested that their message holds the key to how we can turn around from our current path of self-destruction. This is a far cry from what was portrayed in the movie "Signs". I would prefer to believe that those spectacular Crop Circles have a positive meaning behind them.

Apparently the Crop Circles are becoming more frequent. The images in the photos I will release suggest that the faction is expecting something to happen on a global scale. Perhaps it's somehow connected to the messages of the Circles. Could it be that the faction has worked out the encoded messages? From March 8 you will be able to ponder this question yourself. No doubt there will be many speculations put forward.

With all that's going on in the world, and the pending darkness of a global conflict, it's as if everything is intensifying. I personally believe there is always a peaceful resolution to any conflict. If there is one thing history has shown us - fighting fire with fire has never worked and never will. I also believe that setting the precedent for a peaceful resolution to the current crisis would be a powerful statement to pioneer a New Age of peace and enlightenment. We must move away from the outmoded methods and the dogmatic, controlling patterns of the past.

The predictions of Nostradamus have warned us that if we do not change our ways, we will suffer the consequences of his dire visions. Fear only creates more Fear. I am certain we can avert those negative outcomes, but we have to have the "desire", the "will" and the "belief" to make it happen. It's the same principle as the hundredth monkey syndrome - the more people who believe peace is possible, the closer we come to making it a reality. Whatever your religious or spiritual orientation, I ask you to find the "desire", the "will" and the "belief", perhaps through prayer and meditation, so that we can overcome all adversities through a peaceful resolution. I believe that this same method can alter any of the dire predictions for the future, whether they be man-made or otherwise.

In peace,

HM


3 weeks to go!!!! I'm thinking along the lines of...I think it was Spacebass...the movie release of Core, but one never knows....
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PostPosted: Tue Feb 18, 2003 7:53 am
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 		Hmm, however, in the last message of the second new page of emails, he says specifically this isnt about The Core.

I've been following this site since the week after it
was put up on the net. Unfortunately, since your last
update (and a recent trip to the cinema) I now believe
that you're advertising the new movie The Core. Out
in March. Shifting of the poles, and all that Smile Smile
Smile
A good story nontheless. The film looks crap though!
:b
Thanks for a few months of excitement,
Sarah

Well Sarah, I wouldn't want to disappoint you. It's just as well it's nothing to do with that movie. Don't forget to check in on the 8th!

HM

So *shrug*

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 		Lol...that damned dirty bird Penquin!!! Or, in this case, could it be the Riddler???

Thanks for the info 42, I'm actually excited about the possibilities then! I thougt it would end up being some promo for a lame movie...but this give's me hope that it might actually be a good game...keep your fingers crossed!
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