X-Message-Number: 16244 Date: Wed, 9 May 2001 17:23:18 -0400 (EDT) From: Charles Platt <> Subject: UK Further to my previous message: The British building described as "Alcor's Facility" on Alcor's US web page is no longer operational. It has been sold. While the web page states that "The Alcor UK group is very active, and they have frequent meetings & training. Contact David Flude...." I believe Mr. Flude has already chosen to join the Cryonics Institute. The current estimate is that 12 out of approximately 23 Alcor UK members have quit Alcor and are going over to CI; consequently it is physically impossible for Alcor's web page to claim "over 15 certified Alcor CryoTransport Technicians" in the UK. The remaining number of Alcor UK members is fewer than 15. Lastly, Graham Hipkiss, who is recommended on the web page as a contact to resolve insurance issues has been quoted as saying he cannot do so. The information on Alcor's page seems to be months out of date and suggests that no one in Alcor USA has bothered to communicate lately with the people in Alcor UK. During this time, Alcor UK appears to have fragmented, amidst much rancor and resentment toward Alcor USA. This loss of activist talent is extremely sad. Perhaps the Alcor web page will be updated to reflect these facts in the near future. --CP Rate This Message: http://www.cryonet.org/cgi-bin/rate.cgi?msg=16244