LOST Spin on the Real DHARMA, Hanso Foundation!? Plus LOST Party Tips

In this blog... For LOST Fans DHARMA and Hanso Information and 
Tips For Throwing a LOST Beach or DHARMA Party

Yeah okay, I know I am sort of obsessing about LOST, but it's the last Final Season finale (May 23)!
ps Watch LOST Tuesday 5-18-10 to get code to text in a farewell to LOST: http://abc.go.com/shows/lost/farewell-text ((Anyone get the code?)) - Currently, text in 8607 now to get 10 exclusive messages during the Season Finale.

In case you are someone like me and didn't know... The plots of D.H.A.R.M.A. trying to save the world, trying life experiments- it is for real! (I know a lot of you LOST Fans are way ahead of me on this)... Hanso Foundation real. The television show LOST made a spin off of these very real connected organizations. Still a bit confused though about them though. LOST/abc created "Mysteries of the Universe" episodes that seemed real, but then states that it is fiction. Just wonder what truths resemble the actual DHARMA Initiative?

FYI: DHARMA's association with Indian religions such as Buddah etc ie the symbols etc you see on LOST, even the numbers 4 8 15 16 23 42 have a DHARMA correlation. I only touched the surface of figuring out the hidden things in here, but the plot of LOST is about good and evil, it is about experiments, and most of all mystery! Excited to find out the end...?

About the real DHARMA: Department of Heuristics And Research on Material Applications, Financial supporter: Alvar Hanso; Mystery?... So much confusion after investigating it... somethings real some not.

I believe this is the real original DHARMA video (Uploaded September 2006) It almost does not seem real but? Especially the ending seemed staged. But, the interview with the Hanso Foundation below does give some truth there too. You will see other videos listed here some not so sure about but check this out for whatever it's worth. Than watch the interview video also below with Hugh McIntire Hanso foundation who tells you more information about what they are about. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_PPCCcXarkc

Jimmy Kimmel Live Video interview with Hugh McIntire from Hanso Foundation (Uploaded May 2006): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MN4_kXzqO9I

Google Map: Micronesia is the location of this 4.815 162.342 (Similar to 4 8 15 16 23 42). Search for fun Micronesia too. Wikipedia also lists information. This is located near Australia.

More good specific information found at these sites:
My other blog post of an interesting find... DHARMA? http://alysagoodstuff.blogspot.com/2010/05/dharma-initiative-aka-octagon-research.html
http://electronics.howstuffworks.com/fiction-reality-lost-news.htm#
http://www.squidoo.com/DHARMAINITIATIVE?utm_campaign=search-discovery&utm_medium=greet4&utm_source=google
http://www.squidoo.com/jointhedharmainitiative

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Throwing a LOST Party on a budget!

Think about what theme suits what you want: Beach island theme or DHARMA Initiative theme?

Picking one theme sets the stage for a more genuine LOST feel.

Island Beach Theme:  

• Inexpensive palm trees can be placed on walls, I found some at a 99 cents store. Though,  I caution you to stray away from luau theme, especially blow up palm trees unless your throwing a pool party.
• Hibiscus Flower clips for decor or guests: Oriental Trading Hibiscus Flower Clips
• Small tropical or ocean scented candles: I found some in mini jars for $1 at Wal-mart
• Buy some poster board and light brown raffia glue onto poster board for cheap doorway island tent feel. Or check BIG LOTS, 99 Cents Store, or here: Oriental Trading Raffia Island Door Curtains: $6
• Glue raffia on the middle edge of wear the table edge will be a $1 plastic table cloth in brown or green (leaving enough room for the tablecloth to drop down under the raffia). Check discount stores or Tropical Table Skirt 9 ft $10
• Add real or fake orange Hawaiian looking flowers around the tables/buffet table.
• Beach Back drop for inside parties:  
• Ortl. Trading Trop. Beach Banner 9ft $15, 
• Ortl. Trading Beach Background 30 ft $15, 
• Ortl. Trading Beach Ocean 30ft $15
• Small bamboo plants and other green leafy foliage around the room or table tops.
• Tropical fruits (Papaya, Mangoes, Pineapples); Coconut cups (avoid adding flowers to straws) or Coconut bowls.
• Drinks: Coconut pineapple juice. Tropical Juice with sparkling water. Water bottles of different sizes, remove labels.
• Skewered Meat (Pork for boar meat!) use chunk pineapples too
• Fish and chips aka french fries 
• DHARMA Labels
• Have a baker decorate a cake with LOST theme or
• Make your own cupcakes and embellish with little airplanes, palm trees, DHARMA Sticker on cupcake picks etc. (Good for island or DHARMA theme)
• (Some items found cheaper on ebay also)
• If you have the money... www.abc.com shop has LOST items, also CafePress.com search losttv
• LOST Show Soundtrack look on iTunes

 DHARMA Theme

• Be creative! Set your home to resemble a home from DHARMA
• Set your home to resemble a DHARMA Station (old computer monitors)
• Make invites welcoming guests to the DHARMA Initiative
• Have guests check in upon arrival
• Use DHARMA Labels
• Cook food as seen on TV: Hamburgers, Sandwiches, Fish, Chicken (even Mr. Cluck's Fried Chicken ie. KFC etc visit more info web link below for more labels: Chicken Bucket Label, Apollo Chocolate Labels!)
• Google for images and info for more information and do it yourself ideas: cards, invites, guest gifts... ps I actually bought a lotto ticket with the numbers, makes a fun item to photo copy or the real thing! As thank you notes for coming etc.
• DHARMA Decor Party Supplies Box from abc TV Shop (or copy the idea yourself and print out some DHARMA labels to stick on balloons etc.
• LOST Show Soundtrack look on iTunes

More ideas: I found these blogs

• LOST Party Tips plus Boarding Pass Invites and Song List: http://www.squidoo.com/dharmaparty
• LOST DHARMA Party Invitations and more at this blog http://adashofthat.com/2010/05/lost-finale-party-invitations/ Mr. Cluck's Chicken and Apollo Bars Labels
• LOST Party Planning http://www.neatorama.com/2008/01/09/15-details-to-help-you-throw-a-lost-party/