Update on GTP Public Meetings in North America Cities

                                                                                    April 9, 2011

• AS of 7:30PM(EST)- Dallas- Concluded a successful meeting, and passed an eight point resolution and was read by Captain Abiy Mekonnen                        
• As of 7PM(EST) -Boston- Concluded successful meeting , passed a Resolution. Organizers were very happy by the turn of events and national anthem of Ethiopia was sung.                                                                                                                                                                                                                      
• As of 8PM(EST)-New York- Concluded a successful meeting. All participants agreed on a resolution.
• As of 9PM(EST) Ohio concluded a successful meeting, close to 800 people attended a peaceful meeting. There were few than 40 extremists outside chanting but meeting goers shun them away.                                                                                                                                                                                           
• "Dallas- Meeting going very well. Over 700 in attendance! After the presentation per schedule we are now on Q &A session" ...(from our email folder)
  
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• As of 5PM(EST)-Boston - Meeting progressing smoothly, over 400 people in attendance. Question and Answer session in progress.
• As of 4:40PM(EST)-Washington DC- During Question and Answer session the meeting was forced to adjourn due to security threats. Over 1500 people are leaving the meeting now.
• As of 4PM(EST) New York- Meeting is going smoothly, over 400 people in attendance. Few extremist have moved inside!
• AS of 3:30PM(EST)- Washington DC over 1400 people are seated in the meeting. Extremist managed to cause fire alarm showing their true color but things are under control and meeting is underway.
• As of 3:30PM(EST) - Ohio's meeting is going smoothly. Organizers are expecting high turnout, close to 800 people expected!
• Dallas- Expects extra flow of attendees. They are planning to expand the meeting hall since a lot of attendees are coming in. It is extremely peaceful and well organized.
• As of 2:00PM(EST) New York, turn out much better than expected, people are already standing around hallways. Extremists number in the twenties are shouting outside.
• As of 2:00PM(EST) -Washington DC, there are close to 800 people already seated many with Ethiopian hat, watching documentary film. Guest will arrive shortly. Extremist are extremely upset and have forgotten what to shout!
• As of 1:40PM(EST) - Turn out in Washington DC is extremely high, organizers are worried the hall may not be enough! Not much change from last report as far as the extremist rallying outside.
• As of 1:30PM(EST), Boston Meeting is about to start and turn out expected to be high as many have already taken their seat. For all of their campaign's the extremists did not get what they hoped for. There are 20 or so extremist shouting outside the meeting place.
• As of 12:30PM(EST), there is nothing unusual in and around the Washington DC and New York meeting places. People have started to arrive and so far two extremist in New York and few in Washington DC have been seen in the vicinity of the meeting places. Stay Tune!