More helpful hints. Listed below is a little background info. on Keith Harmon Snows past Investigations. Passing Keiths smell test will surely add credibility your program & your altruistic motives. I'm raising funds to send Keith on Simon's Gabon trip. Anyone who wants to contribute, go to www.allthingspass.com.

I was sent to Gabon in 2005 to investigate Nganga Mallendi, who opened up his whole life to me. I stayed with his spiritual family in Libreville, We drove down to Tchibanga, where I stayed with his Mother, Sister & extended family & friends, & then down to Panga. I was treated extremely well, like a Queen, I must say. I never got sick, not even the sniffles. In fact I returned healthier than when I arrived. I'm confident that if what you claim is true, you (Simon & Co.) too will pass the smell test.

I'll also be tapping an activist who'll go in undercover. Probably a Jewish gay activist. Like I said, I 'm confident your operation is on the up & up. I'm pleased to help you out.

Keith Harmon Snow's Resumé

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Experience


1992-2004 Freelance Japan & Massachusetts

Journalist, Writer, Photographer & Human Rights Investigator

· Researched & investigated international human rights & acute conflict.

· Investigated international incidents: environment, security & human rights.

· Published in magazines and newspapers in the U.K., USA and Japan.

· Contributor, Encyclopedia of Religion & Nature, to be published in 2005.

· Expert witness at special US Congressional hearing on Africa (2001).

· 2003 Project Censored Awards (3) winner for Central Africa reportage.

· Over 30 Africa lectures at educational institutions & public forums, on human rights, neocolonialism & political economy of the mass media.

· Attended International Criminal Tribunal on Rwanda (ICTR).

· Opening Address: 2001 6th Annual Int'l Africa Students Association Conference at Yale University.

· Keynote Address: 2001 AADERT 7th Annual Africa Conference.

· Collaborating in web design & conceptualization (www.allthingspass.com).

· Contract investigator for Friends of the Earth, USA, investigated the sudden and suspicious deaths of three Latin American activists in Costa Rica (1998).

· Editor, staff writer, photographer: Japan International Journal, Tokyo.





2004 Survivor's Rights International VA

Genocide Investigator, Research Analyst

· Completed research mission to south Sudan to investigate crimes against humanity, acts of genocide, and human rights violations against the Anuak people of southwestern Ethiopia.

· Published findings in major report: see "Today is the Day of Killing Anuaks" at www.genocidewatch.org and www.survivorsrightsinternational.org.

2002-2004 Healthy Tomorrow (non-profit) Somerville, MA

Secretary, Board of Advisors

· Project development (Project Stop Excision) to stop FGM in Mali.

· Researching, proposal development and fundraising.

· Collaborating in web design and conceptualization (www.stopexcision.net).

· Recruiting advisory board, volunteers.



2003 Peacemaker Circle International Montague, MA

Editor & Writer

· Managed/assisted with all aspects of bi-monthly newsletter, including cost analyses, editorial development, layout and production.

· Edited all PCI materials for public release.

· Wrote and issued press releases, news bulletins, brochures and stories.

· Developed concepts to support and guide the organization.

· Worked with international Peacemaker Community to support all aspects of organizational emergence and development.

· Developed & wrote proposals and fundraising documents.

· Experience with Mac & MS systems; information technologies.



Fall 2003 Cambridge Center for Adult Education Cambridge, MA

Instructor: World Consciousness, World Politics.

2003-2004 N. Hilltown Domestic Violence Task Force MA

Founding Member

· Develop and implement strategies and campaigns to address epidemic of rural domestic violence; educate and raise awareness about domestic violence.



2001-2003 Wildcat Garden For Peace (CSA) Williamsburg, MA

Founder & Organic Farmer, Community Supported Agriculture

1999, 2002 Northeastern Family Institute Brattleboro, VT

Foster Parent Respite Provider

· Supervisor and respite provider for emotionally disturbed adolescents.

1998-2001 Student Hostelling Program Conway, MA

Administrator, Program Support, Bicycle Trip Leader

· Program & staff development; marketing.

· Led extended (three to four week) bicycle tours for teenagers.


1999 Vermont Department of Corrections Brattleboro, VT

English Teacher -- RESTART Juvenile Criminal Offender Program

1998 Alaska State Parks Homer, AK

Park Ranger Station Manager.

1997 Greenfield Public Schools Greenfield, MA

Substitute Teacher (English, math, science, history)

1995 Earthlands Petersham, MA

Team Leader, Facilitator, Caretaker

· Directed summer work program for at-risk teenagers.

· Facilitated, led and participated in workshops and retreats.

1994 UN High Commission for Refugees Hong Kong

Dental Assistant Æ Volunteer, Vietnamese Internment Facility, Tai A Chau

1992-1993 Honda Kaihatsu Kogyo Company Tokyo, Japan

English Teacher, Tech Writer, Proofreader (corporate & private ESL)

1989 GE Aerospace Electronics Laboratory Syracuse, NY

Manager, Communications Business Development (D.O.D. clearance)

· Developed bid & capture strategies for high-technology contracts with US Govt., NASA, other aerospace and defense sector clients.

· Developed teaming and sub-contracting partnerships with industry.

· Managed $500,000 annual proposal development budget.

· Directed proposal teams and proposal efforts comprised of marketing department, research scientists, technicians and administrators.

· Oversaw R&D projects and schedules in communications businesses.

· Earned management awards for exemplary program management on a joint Hughes Aircraft / GE Aerospace / U.S. Government program.

· Earned highest GE Employee performance ratings.

1985-1988 GE Aerospace Electronics Laboratory Syracuse, NY

Research & Development Engineer (D.O.D. clearance)

· Managed aerospace & defense research and development projects.

· Designed and tested electronics components and subsystems.

· Published in Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers journals.

· Presented scientific and technical papers at industry conferences.

· Earned highest GE Employee performance ratings.

1984 Teradyne Corporation Boston, MA

Systems Test Engineer

1976-1985 Wiggins Tavern, Whale Inn (& many others) MA

Gourmet Chef, Head Chef, Sous Chef, Assistant Chef, Broiler Cook., Prep Cook

· Responsible for all aspects of kitchen management and operations.

· Trained in French cuisine under a graduate of Le Cordon Blue, Paris, France.





Education


1988 GE Management Training Institute Crotonville, NY

Completed Special Program for upper management-track employees.



1987-1988 Syracuse University Syracuse, NY

MBA Program -- 15 registered credits completed.



1981-1986 University of Massachusetts Amherst, MA

Master of Sciences, Electrical Engineering (microwave & antennas specialty)

Bachelor of Sciences, Electrical Engineering.

· GE Aerospace Microwave Master's Program (1985-86).

· B.S., cum laude (3.91 G.P.A.)

ACTIVITIES


1996-1997 Society of Environmental Journalists



1988-1989 IEEE Chapter Chairman MTT/AP Syracuse, NY

Microwave Theory & Techniques and Antennas & Propagation Societies.

INTERESTS


Swimming, X-country skiing, biking, running, meditation, contra-dancing & yoga. Traveled & worked in 34 countries. Crossed India, Africa, and Madagascar by mountain bike. 150 ocean dives. Ascents of Kilimandjaro, Imja Tse (Nepal) and Rainier; winter ascents of Mts. Fuji and Washington. Investigated war in central Africa by way of mountain bike through Zoimbabwe, Zambia, Tanzania, Zanzibar, Kenya, Uganda.



PUBLICATIONS


See web site for general list of publications.

A package deal is being worked on which will include transport to the village and other things; a cost of 810 Euro for the entire initiation has been estimated. I am still waiting on a breakdown but we dicided that it would be best to have a certain amount of groups per year. For example every three months which will alow enough time to organise everything. This is just the rough so far but I am expecting an email with more detail soon.