All Alysa Good Stuff Blog Posts for LOST abc TV show Favorite

Where did it go?

You used the numbers?

Homemade Apollo Chocolate Bars

Homemade Beer labels for soda cans or beer + Mr. Clucks Chicken Bucket Wrappers. 

 

 

LOST Alysa Good Stuff Favorite TV Show... Blog Posts:

http://alysagoodstuffoc.blogspot.com/2010/05/lost-dharma-food-labels-free-download.html

 http://alysagoodstuffoc.blogspot.com/2010/05/lost-spin-on-real-dharma-hanso.html

 http://alysagoodstuffoc.blogspot.com/2010/05/dharma-initiative-aka-octagon-research.html

 http://alysagoodstuffoc.blogspot.com/2010/05/dharma-initiative-connection-apple-and.html

 http://alysagoodstuffoc.blogspot.com/2010/08/lost-tv-show-merchandise-check-it-out.html

http://alysagoodstuffoc.blogspot.com/2011/08/miss-lost-abc-television-show-host.html

http://alysagoodstuffoc.blogspot.com/2012/04/lost-tv-fans-still-miss-lost-shirts.html 

LOST TV Fans... Still miss LOST? Shirts, DVDs, and gifts

If you're like me and miss the LOST television show... there is still merchandise and fun to be found. Start re-watching LOST from the beginning with the DVDs available and enjoy fun stuff, have a party, and decorate your TV room. You can even wear LOST inspired clothing. Lots of LOST shirts to choose from including Drive Shaft t-shirts, DHARMA shirts, even DHARMA jumpsuits are still available. Have fun! 

Be sure to click on the lost tags at the end of this post for more from Alysa Good Stuff: lost, lost party, or dharma on my blog for more blog posts on LOST and DHARMA!

Online Alysa Good Stuff Favorite: abc LOST Merchandise Cafe Press official and fan made good stuff

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LOST TV Show Merchandise Check it out while it's still available!

LOST items for sale still online, some items marked at discount. Fun looking at them even if you don't buy... There are DHARMA Metal signs which would be great for a DHARMA Party! You can even buy an entire LOST DVD Collection set for discounted price $199.99 ($29 off). Search my blog for more LOST blog posts, including free LOST DHARMA Labels info and Party ideas.
Check it out: http://abctvstore.seenon.com/?v=abctvstore_lost&&pagemax=all

DHARMA Initiative Connection Apple and Octagon Research Solutions ?

So Cali LOST Fan here! Read about the real DHARMA Initiative.

If you haven't seen my other DHARMA blogs see em first, especially if you are not aware of the DHARMA or Hanso Foundation (founder of DHARMA): http://alysagoodstuff.blogspot.com/2010/05/lost-spin-on-real-dharma-hanso.html
http://alysagoodstuff.blogspot.com/2010/05/dharma-initiative-aka-octagon-research.html

Is DHARMA aka Octagon Research Solutions, Inc. Connected with Apple? Think about it, Nano Techonology... On the Octagon Research Solutions, Inc. homepage reads this quote, "Innovation distinguishes between a leader and a follower." Steve Jobs, American Entrepreneur, Apple co-Founder. Read this blog I found interesting sparking me to search more, I'd like to know. Any tips?
http://zahidlilani.com/apple-is-real-life-dharma-initiative

-Alysa

DHARMA Initiative aka Octagon Research Solutions ?

The real DHARMA Initiative. If you don't already know about this (LOST did  a take on them for the tv show)- then read on..

If you haven't seen my other DHARMA blog see it first, especially if you are not aware of the DHARMA or Hanso Foundation (founder of DHARMA): http://alysagoodstuff.blogspot.com/2010/05/lost-spin-on-real-dharma-hanso.html

This blog site has good real DHARMA information including videos (some  videos aren't truth so look here and see for yourself, this person listed pretty accurately and has a couple posts, some for the tv show too) http://www.squidoo.com/jointhedharmainitiative

When I viewed the blog above and other blogs I noted in my blog post, I noticed information about the Hanso Foundation (DHARMA Initiative founder) videos, commercials, stuff I didn't notice or realize that my favorite tv show was based on a real scientific experimental foundation, really! Anyway, the one above, I saw in 2008 they were possibly recruiting under the name: "Octagon Global Recruiting" well I googled and all websites regarding DHARMA, Ocrtagon Global Recruiting gone and even for the Hanso Foundation also gone. So I decided to do another search, I typed in Octagon recruit and found Job listings just recently posted at http://www.startuphire.com/search/?Search=Advanced&companyname[]=Octagon+Research+Solutions&k=c . Then I went to the website listed for Octagon Research Solutions, Inc.: (page titled "Who we are") The information quoted below is from their web page: http://www.octagonresearch.com/who-we-are.html

Okay, so here is the details as seen on the site for Octagon Research. The company started "in 1999 as a development partnering organization", they provide regulatory services to the life sciences industry. They have an Octagon symbol within the logo... DHARMA? They do clinical data collection. The site says, "Presently, Octagon has four strategic lines of business that include
Regulatory, Clinical, Process Consulting and Software solutions. Our
offerings combine people, process and technology to provide complete
capabilities to our valued clients."

The site also says: "The Octagon Team has developed “Octagon's Eight Rules of Thumb” that guide our actions and foster an entrepreneurial culture across the
organization. The Rules of Thumb are an integral part of our daily
activities. Because they are so important, the rules can be seen
throughout our various locations and have been incorporated into our
recruiting processes. We encourage entrepreneurial thinking and reward
execution toward our corporate goals.

Octagon’s Eight Rules of Thumb

We develop a solution rather than present a problem
when confronted with an issue.

Everything we do, we do on time and to our highest
standard; what we deliver
reflects on us and the company.

We are people with passion, a sense of urgency, and
self-confidence.

We recruit “smart” people with high personal standards
and a bias for action.

We seek people to enrich our culture, not reinvent it.

We understand that every client interaction affects
our growth and success.

We service the clients, community and each other with
commitment and integrity.

In order to be successful at Octagon we all need an
entrepreneurial mindset."

ahh humm, Sounds like DHARMA Initiative to me!? What do you all think?

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/

LOST DHARMA Food Labels FREE Download for fun Party decor supplies tips

Photo courtesy of http://www.flickr.com/photos/uscfan/ / CC BY-SA 2.0

Wow cool! Throw a DHARMA/LOST Party! Free LOST DHARMA Food and Drink Labels, plus household cleaning etc labels! How fun. So thankful for finding this site and for the person that created these great labels! These are intended to be free.
Click here, then save pdf file and print on full sheet labels! Cool check it out, includes information and gallery of items with labels.

http://maxpictures.com/weblog/2007/04/10/lost-labels-for-your-dharma-initiative-needs/
 
Found this too: Apollo Chocolate Bar Wrappers, Mr. Cluck's Chicken Bucket labels (use them as place mats too), and party invites.  http://adashofthat.com/2010/05/lost-finale-party-invitations/

Lost Season Finale coming... May 23rd, 2010 2 1/2 hours episode. Plus Jimmy Kimmel Live after finale show! Go to http://abc.go.com/ for more information. Behind... lost on lost episodes? You can watch also online at abc (link above). Or try www.hulu.com to see LOST shows online. 
Visit my other blog posts on LOST including party tips and DHARMA information: search lost or dharma within my blog. Enjoy the labels, I am!

Cheap and Free Lost Party Fun

Apollo Bars, download print (from link above), cut. Use Trader Joes ($1.79 pack of 3) or other small milk chocolate bar around 2 ounces 4-5 inches; foil wrapped bars or wrap your chocolate bar in foil. Remove the package label, and wrap Apollo label, applying a tiny bit of glue along edge and on little white rectangle. Voila. ps fun tip: these bars make for excellent place to stash lottery scratchers if you want to surprise some or all of your guests. Just carefully slip one under the Apollo wrapper.

DHARMA Beer Labels can be used on bottles or cans, even for root beer (hansen's Natural Creamy root beer). Mr. Cluck's Chicken Bucket Wraps can be used as place mats too. Remember an inexpensive tip, clear packing tape makes for a quick and easy waterproof surface or clear contact paper for any of your labels. 
See what I did here:

More information and LOST / DHARMA Party ideas: http://alysagoodstuff.blogspot.com/2010/05/lost-spin-on-real-dharma-hanso.html


LOST Season 6 Finale The End (Spoiler): http://alysagoodstuff.blogspot.com/2010/05/lost-with-lost-series-finale-spoiler-my.html