What is legend tripping?
Legend tripping (AKA: Ostenstion) has become a popular modern day pastime by avid folklorists, intrigued anthropologists, and everyone from the average adolescent to the skeptical. However, the theory of legend tripping has been around for years, even Mark Twain's The Adventures of Tom Sawyer, which contains several accounts of adolescents visiting allegedly haunted houses and caves, is a good example.
Legend tripping has recently been popularized by shows like Ghost Hunters, Ghost Hunters International, Weird Travels, Most Haunted, Paranormal, etc. Note that legend tripping is not necessarily ghost hunting. It can result in ghost hunting, but you do not have to have the equipment required for effective ghost hunting in order to go legend tripping.
Legend tripping is a term used to describe nocturnal pilgrimages to a places that have alleged scenes of some tragic, horrific, and possibly supernatural event or haunting. Ostensive definition was coined by semitotician Umberto Eco, designating communicative events in which speakers substitute actions for words. (For example, putting a finger to the lips called for silence.) The term was then applied by Linda Dégh and Andrew Vazsonyi to refer to ways in which real-life actions are guided by legends.
Where to go legend tripping?
While the stories that attach to the sites of legend tripping vary from place to place, and sometimes contain a kernel of historical truth, there are a number of motifs and recurring themes in the legends and the sites. Abandoned buildings, remote bridges, tunnels, caves, rural roads, specific woods or other uninhabited (or semi-uninhabited) areas, and most importantly, cemetaries are frequent sites of legend-tripping pilgrimages.
Legend-tripping sites typically stand in relatively isolated and rural areas that are nevertheless easily reached by automobile, outside of major population centres. For the legend to propagate, first, the adolescent pilgrims must be able to get there and, secondly, the odds must be good that they will be alone when they arrive.
There are a number of literature sources for legend tripping information. Some places often associated with legend tripping here.
What to do while legend tripping?
Once the legend trippers arrive, they spend some part of the night there, and perform the ritual if one is prescribed as a means of daring and testing the evil spirit that haunts the place. The rituals are varied; in legend trips to cemeteries, there is usually a specific grave that the legend attaches to, and sometimes a tombstone that must be climbed, stepped on, sat on, or moved. As they retreat, they interpret any strange sounds, shadows, events, or dreams as evidence that the evil spirit has in fact been adequately tempted. Sometimes the grave is said to have the power to "heal" itself; if a legend tripper returns to the site, and the tombstone has been restored to its original position, the legend has been confirmed. Using ghost hunting experience and equipment can be quite helpful during the investigation.
If you do choose to go legend tripping, please observe these basic tips:
- NEVER GO ALONE. Stay in groups and never lose sight of one another. No one goes it alone.
- DO NOT TRESPASS. Contact the current owners or local representative in an effort to schedule your event and avoid trespassing. It is not cool to trespass and it is illegal. Always keep your ID on you do that you may verify your legitimacy.
- BE AWARE. Always keep an eye out. Watch your team, time, weather reports, temperature and surrounding. Hazards can come out of no where and you must keep on your toes.
- SHOW RESPECT. Show respect for your hosts, your team, the location and those legends or haunts that are said to be associated with them. The last thing you want to do is burn a bridge.
FURTHER TIPS AND GUIDELINES CAN BE FOUND UNDER GHOST HUNTING TIPS.
Have fun!
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Tuesday, August 5, 2008
Sunday, July 13, 2008
Ley Lines
What is a Ley Line?Ley lines are hypothetical alignments of a number of places of geographical interest, such as ancientmonuments and megaliths. Their existence was suggested in 1921 by the amateur Archaeologist Alfred Watkins, whose book The old Straight Track brought the alignments to the attention of the wider public. It is important to note the Watkins did not invent or discover, but merely re-discover and popularize the theory of Leys or Ley Lines.
What do Ley Lines mean?
The existence of alignments between sites is easily demonstrated. However, the causes of these alignments are disputed. The major interpretations are:
-Archaeological-
-Cultural-
-New Age-
-Skeptical-
The Archaeological interpretation of Ley Lines suggests a new avenue of archaological study: archaeogeodesy. Archaeogeodesy examines Geodesy as practiced in prehistoric time, and as evidenced by archaeological remains. One major aspect of modern Geodesy is surveying. As interpreted by geodesy, the so-called ley lines can be the product of ancient surveying, property markings, or commonly traveled pathways.
The Cultural interpretation of Ley Lines suggests many cultures use straight lines across the landscape. In South America, such lines often are directed towards mountain peaks; the Nazca lines are a famous example of lengthy lines made by ancient cultures.
The New Age interpretation of Ley Lines suggests that Ley Lines and their intersection points resonate a special psychic or other form of mystical energy, often including elements such as Geomancy, dowsing, or UFOs, stating that, for instance, UFO's travel along ley lines (in the way that one might observe that cars use roads and highways). This belief postulates that points on lines have electrical or magnetic forces associated with them.
Lastly, the Skeptical interpretation of Ley Lines often suggests the classification of Ley Lines to be pseudoscience. Such skeptics tend to doubt that ley lines were planned or made by ancient cultures, and argue that apparent ley lines can be readily explained without resorting to extraordinary or pseudoscientific ideas.
Note: The existence of the observed alignments is not controversial. Both believers in magical and ancient theories of ley lines and skeptics of these theories agree that these alignments exist between megaliths and ancient sites.
According to claims by investigators of Ley Line theories, some points along the lines possess higher magnetic energy than the average geomagnetic intensity. These claims have been published in "Places of Power" (Paul Devereux; Blandford Press, 1990) and "Lodestone Compass: Chinese or Olmec Primacy?" (John B. Carlson; Science, 1975).
Ley Line Controversy?
According to Paul Devereux, it was the Occultist Dion Fortune in her 1936 novel The Goat-Foot God (republished in 1971 by S. Weiser, New York, and in 1989 by Aquarian Press, Northamptonshire) who invented the idea that ley lines were "lines of power" linking prehistoric sites. A few years later, it was suggested that ley lines followed lines cosmic energy in the Earth and could be detected using dowsing rods. In the 1960s, ley lines, or "leys" as they were now called, became linked with UFO sightings.
The demonstration of the plausibility of the current evidence under the null hypothesis is not a formal disproof of Ley Line claims. However, it does make skeptics likely to consider Ley Line theories as unsupported by the current evidence. Most skeptics would be willing to reconsider the hypothesis of Ley Lines if there were non-anecdotal evidence of physical, geomagnetic or archeological features that actually lie along the lines. Skeptics believe that no such convincing evidence has been presented. There is a broad range of beliefs about and theories of Ley Lines, many of which are not falsifiable, and which are thus not generally amenable to the Scientific Method. Some people find Ley Lines compatible with a scientific approach, but much of the literature is written by people who are indifferent to or actively oppose such an approach.
Whether there is any real power or reason behind Ley Lines, the world may never know.
-Archaeological-
-Cultural-
-New Age-
-Skeptical-
The Archaeological interpretation of Ley Lines suggests a new avenue of archaological study: archaeogeodesy. Archaeogeodesy examines Geodesy as practiced in prehistoric time, and as evidenced by archaeological remains. One major aspect of modern Geodesy is surveying. As interpreted by geodesy, the so-called ley lines can be the product of ancient surveying, property markings, or commonly traveled pathways.
The Cultural interpretation of Ley Lines suggests many cultures use straight lines across the landscape. In South America, such lines often are directed towards mountain peaks; the Nazca lines are a famous example of lengthy lines made by ancient cultures.
The New Age interpretation of Ley Lines suggests that Ley Lines and their intersection points resonate a special psychic or other form of mystical energy, often including elements such as Geomancy, dowsing, or UFOs, stating that, for instance, UFO's travel along ley lines (in the way that one might observe that cars use roads and highways). This belief postulates that points on lines have electrical or magnetic forces associated with them.
Lastly, the Skeptical interpretation of Ley Lines often suggests the classification of Ley Lines to be pseudoscience. Such skeptics tend to doubt that ley lines were planned or made by ancient cultures, and argue that apparent ley lines can be readily explained without resorting to extraordinary or pseudoscientific ideas.
Note: The existence of the observed alignments is not controversial. Both believers in magical and ancient theories of ley lines and skeptics of these theories agree that these alignments exist between megaliths and ancient sites.
According to claims by investigators of Ley Line theories, some points along the lines possess higher magnetic energy than the average geomagnetic intensity. These claims have been published in "Places of Power" (Paul Devereux; Blandford Press, 1990) and "Lodestone Compass: Chinese or Olmec Primacy?" (John B. Carlson; Science, 1975).
Ley Line Controversy?
According to Paul Devereux, it was the Occultist Dion Fortune in her 1936 novel The Goat-Foot God (republished in 1971 by S. Weiser, New York, and in 1989 by Aquarian Press, Northamptonshire) who invented the idea that ley lines were "lines of power" linking prehistoric sites. A few years later, it was suggested that ley lines followed lines cosmic energy in the Earth and could be detected using dowsing rods. In the 1960s, ley lines, or "leys" as they were now called, became linked with UFO sightings.
The demonstration of the plausibility of the current evidence under the null hypothesis is not a formal disproof of Ley Line claims. However, it does make skeptics likely to consider Ley Line theories as unsupported by the current evidence. Most skeptics would be willing to reconsider the hypothesis of Ley Lines if there were non-anecdotal evidence of physical, geomagnetic or archeological features that actually lie along the lines. Skeptics believe that no such convincing evidence has been presented. There is a broad range of beliefs about and theories of Ley Lines, many of which are not falsifiable, and which are thus not generally amenable to the Scientific Method. Some people find Ley Lines compatible with a scientific approach, but much of the literature is written by people who are indifferent to or actively oppose such an approach.
Whether there is any real power or reason behind Ley Lines, the world may never know.
Saturday, July 5, 2008
Hauntings FAQ's
Ever feel as though you are not alone?
How can I tell if I or my home are haunted?
Hauntings and contact with the other side has been well documented since the written word. It's man's attempt at the age old question of what happens after death. Whether there is a paradise in the sky, or we are simply here for eternity in a more spiritual form: when some people die, they don't want to leave. This is going to be more of an educational and informational blog and not one of a recent event or news bulletin in the world of paranormal phenomena. Today we are going to cover a few basic questions: How can I tell if I am haunted? What is haunting me? What am I haunted? Whether it is all in your head (common ways to debunk)? What can I do about it?
There is a lot of ground to cover here, so you might want to get comfortable.How can I tell if I or my home are haunted?
If you have any reason to feel you are haunted, know that you are not alone. We are not trying to tell you that there's not the possibility that you are entirely schizophrenic, but we will say that you may not be all that crazy.
Though most occurrences can be easily debunked, there are a variety of occurrences associated with a haunting including apparitions, EVP, Ectoplasm, voices, high EMF readings, large temperature fluctuations, banging or rapping, orbs... and the list goes on.
What is haunting me?
If you genuinely do feel that you are haunted, there are some simple things you can do to check out the other world around you and help you legitimize or debunk your claim. First off, you need to find out what's going on and identify your symptoms. I speak as though it's some kind of ailment, but in all honesty, most haunts are harmless. You might be surprised to find that it's easy to categorize a haunt if you have an intelligent full-bodied apparition standing beside you, but otherwise it can sometimes be tricky.
There are three basic categories of haunt:
- Residual -
- Intelligent -
- Inhuman -
A Residual Haunt is an unintelligent haunt. Plain and simple. Residual haunts are, generally speaking, a haunt where there is a repeated event or phenomena regardless of outside influence. An unintelligent/residual haunt will not notice the presence of it's fleshy observers, and often will occur around the same time and/or place. There have been many documented reports of unintelligent apparitions and various repetitive events; if you see it and it doesn't see you, it's a good bet that it is a residual haunt. Most residual haunts are as if someone recorded an event or scene and then replayed it on an eternal loop. As mentioned before, apparitions along with EVP's or sounds, are generally reported, but it does not have to be either to be a Residual. Just a repetitive sight, sound, event or unintelligently motivated paranormal occurrence. Generally speaking, you will not have to worry about a residual haunt because they are an unintelligent haunt and not malevolent in nature, occasionally they have been reported to be the cause of property damage. Though not an intelligent haunt, these can be the result of an earthbound spirit.
An Intelligent Haunt is broad category covering everything malevolent and benign from a previous owner to your mom's dead great aunt who just wanted to drop by and say hi. These are spirits or entities that respond to outside stimuli including conversation, provocation, or even just noting the presence of other people or objects in the surrounding area. These can be apparitions, EVP, or any other sight of intelligence or motivation behind the signs of a haunt. Generally speaking, you have to remember that most intelligent haunts are by entities that were at some point human and are now earthbound spirits, so they have emotions just like any other human; they can be angered or joyful, and can be easily affected by their surroundings. In other words, it's not a good idea to pick on a ghost because sometimes they hit back harder.
Lastly, there are Inhuman Haunts. There are two inhuman haunts: Demonic and Poltergeist.
Poltergeist. The word poltergeist is a German word and literally translated means "noisy ghost". For the most part a poltergeist is exactly that, an intelligent entity that communicates through various avenues of noise or the moving of objects (some also attribute asports to poltergeist activity). The down side of discovering you have a poltergeist us that they tend to be rather moody; not necessarily malevolent, but just easily irritated. The odds of one throwing knives at you like something out of a movie are extremely unlikely, but I have seen reports of people having chair pulled out from under them and other similar occurrences. Usually manifested due to children or teenagers and is enhanced by limestone and/or quartz deposits. Some people attribute poltergeist activity to Psychokinesis.
Demonic haunts. A lot of people see demonic and start thinking of Hell, Satan, and any number of other commercial identifications associated with the word. Truth is, these entities are rare and they are mean. These are hostile and resentful, non-human, entities often accompanied by several symptoms; most notable of which is the presence of sulfur or some kind of similarly ill-scented odor. Though little is actually known about the entities origin, it is rather obvious that they would be malevolent in nature, as most Demonic haunts are a direct attempt at possession, though not all are swift and direct about it. Interestingly, some Demonic entities have been known to mimic the signs of a poltergeist. Please note that these are extremely rare and if you believe you have a poltergeist, do not freak out about how we told you that you have a demon in your closet because the reality is that you probably don't.
There are three basic categories of haunt:
- Residual -
- Intelligent -
- Inhuman -
A Residual Haunt is an unintelligent haunt. Plain and simple. Residual haunts are, generally speaking, a haunt where there is a repeated event or phenomena regardless of outside influence. An unintelligent/residual haunt will not notice the presence of it's fleshy observers, and often will occur around the same time and/or place. There have been many documented reports of unintelligent apparitions and various repetitive events; if you see it and it doesn't see you, it's a good bet that it is a residual haunt. Most residual haunts are as if someone recorded an event or scene and then replayed it on an eternal loop. As mentioned before, apparitions along with EVP's or sounds, are generally reported, but it does not have to be either to be a Residual. Just a repetitive sight, sound, event or unintelligently motivated paranormal occurrence. Generally speaking, you will not have to worry about a residual haunt because they are an unintelligent haunt and not malevolent in nature, occasionally they have been reported to be the cause of property damage. Though not an intelligent haunt, these can be the result of an earthbound spirit.
An Intelligent Haunt is broad category covering everything malevolent and benign from a previous owner to your mom's dead great aunt who just wanted to drop by and say hi. These are spirits or entities that respond to outside stimuli including conversation, provocation, or even just noting the presence of other people or objects in the surrounding area. These can be apparitions, EVP, or any other sight of intelligence or motivation behind the signs of a haunt. Generally speaking, you have to remember that most intelligent haunts are by entities that were at some point human and are now earthbound spirits, so they have emotions just like any other human; they can be angered or joyful, and can be easily affected by their surroundings. In other words, it's not a good idea to pick on a ghost because sometimes they hit back harder.
Lastly, there are Inhuman Haunts. There are two inhuman haunts: Demonic and Poltergeist.
Poltergeist. The word poltergeist is a German word and literally translated means "noisy ghost". For the most part a poltergeist is exactly that, an intelligent entity that communicates through various avenues of noise or the moving of objects (some also attribute asports to poltergeist activity). The down side of discovering you have a poltergeist us that they tend to be rather moody; not necessarily malevolent, but just easily irritated. The odds of one throwing knives at you like something out of a movie are extremely unlikely, but I have seen reports of people having chair pulled out from under them and other similar occurrences. Usually manifested due to children or teenagers and is enhanced by limestone and/or quartz deposits. Some people attribute poltergeist activity to Psychokinesis.
Demonic haunts. A lot of people see demonic and start thinking of Hell, Satan, and any number of other commercial identifications associated with the word. Truth is, these entities are rare and they are mean. These are hostile and resentful, non-human, entities often accompanied by several symptoms; most notable of which is the presence of sulfur or some kind of similarly ill-scented odor. Though little is actually known about the entities origin, it is rather obvious that they would be malevolent in nature, as most Demonic haunts are a direct attempt at possession, though not all are swift and direct about it. Interestingly, some Demonic entities have been known to mimic the signs of a poltergeist. Please note that these are extremely rare and if you believe you have a poltergeist, do not freak out about how we told you that you have a demon in your closet because the reality is that you probably don't.
Why am I (or my home) haunted?
There are a number of explanations for ghostly occurrences. Once you know what kind of haunt you are experiencing, it is fairly simple to identify possible reasons these occurrences are taking place. The best way to find out possible explanations for a haunt is to learn the history of not only your house and/or it's previous owners, but also the history of the land. Of course, there is always home remodeling, invocation, and other obvious ways to provoke an intelligent entity. A history of some form of burial grounds, suicide, psychotic episodes, war, murder, and other extreme circumstances are often found surrounding the areas of genuine haunts.
What are the odds that it's all in my head?
For every person that has a genuine experience with a ghost or some other kind of paranormal phenomena, there are two others out there lying. Unfortunately, such a statistic is taken a great toll on the credibility of various sightings and the possibility of phenomena in society today.
The best way to tell if you have anything paranormal going on is to approach it as skeptically as possible. There is nothing going on unless there is no other way to prove that it happened.There are a number of easy ways to debunk occurrences that people believe to be paranormal, but it can be anything from noisy pipes to a bad camera. Here I will give a few quick and easy ways to debunk some classic occurrences. Keep in mind that not all of these occurrences can or will be debunked and that's where the paranormal phenomena comes into play.
The best way to tell if you have anything paranormal going on is to approach it as skeptically as possible. There is nothing going on unless there is no other way to prove that it happened.There are a number of easy ways to debunk occurrences that people believe to be paranormal, but it can be anything from noisy pipes to a bad camera. Here I will give a few quick and easy ways to debunk some classic occurrences. Keep in mind that not all of these occurrences can or will be debunked and that's where the paranormal phenomena comes into play.
- - Some Basic Debunking - -
Sulfur Smell - There can be any number of explanations other than a demonic haunt for this occurrence, seek them out. In many houses the water smells, I've personally seen this a number of times. It resembles rotten eggs and is often attributed to a demonic haunt.Drafts/Temperature Fluctuations - check for vents, windows, and other ways for air to enter or travel.
Voices / EVP's - be sure there are no outside influences such as pedestrians, etc.
Poltergeist activity (including Rapping/banging) - A lot of older places have noisy pipes that run through the walls and fluctuations in the temperature(s) of those pipes can cause noises similar to poltergeist activity. Keep in mind that drafts can move doors , shutter, etc. Another explanation for Poltergeist activity is Psychokinesis, which is self-induced.
Orbs - Orbs are often seen as some kind of apparition or spirit. I personally do not believe this. Orbs have also been attributed to the creation of crop circles and have been associated with other paranormal phenomena such as rods, but honestly I have to say that I do not know. I must say that orbs in still photography, digital or otherwise, have no impression on me because of the high tendency for it to simply be dust on a lens or some other kind of film or camera edit or glitch. More often then not, still photographs of orbs can easily be attributed dust in the air or on the actual camera lens.
Voices / EVP's - be sure there are no outside influences such as pedestrians, etc.
Poltergeist activity (including Rapping/banging) - A lot of older places have noisy pipes that run through the walls and fluctuations in the temperature(s) of those pipes can cause noises similar to poltergeist activity. Keep in mind that drafts can move doors , shutter, etc. Another explanation for Poltergeist activity is Psychokinesis, which is self-induced.
Orbs - Orbs are often seen as some kind of apparition or spirit. I personally do not believe this. Orbs have also been attributed to the creation of crop circles and have been associated with other paranormal phenomena such as rods, but honestly I have to say that I do not know. I must say that orbs in still photography, digital or otherwise, have no impression on me because of the high tendency for it to simply be dust on a lens or some other kind of film or camera edit or glitch. More often then not, still photographs of orbs can easily be attributed dust in the air or on the actual camera lens.
What do I do if I am haunted?
If all else fails and you find yourself with a genuine haunting, the first thing I would recommend doing is relaxing. If it is a residual, benign, or non-malevolent entity you really have nothing to fear. If it is a malevolest entity, poltergiest, or even a demonic haunt, you still need to relax. These are entities that feed off of negative energy and fear. There are three steps I recommend doing in the case of the latter:
1. Take back your home or self - This is your home, your body, your space. Yours, not theirs. You have the right to tell them to go away and force them to, enforce and empower that right. Sometimes something as simple as asking it to leave will work.
2. Cleanse - If after trying to take back your space or home you are still faced with paranormal phenomena associated with the haunting, there are a number of ways you can cleanse your space. The easiest way is to burn Sage; there are a number of different options available though for various entities and belief systems. If you want more ideas, try Google.
3. Exorcism - An Exorcism, in my opinion at least, is just an glorified cleansing ritual. Popularized by the Roman Catholics, these ceremonies can have more of an impact for cleansing than other rituals because of the faith many people put in the Clergyman, High Priest, Shaman, etc.
Sources:
TAPS
TAPS Glossary
My personal knowledge from various research and investigation.
1. Take back your home or self - This is your home, your body, your space. Yours, not theirs. You have the right to tell them to go away and force them to, enforce and empower that right. Sometimes something as simple as asking it to leave will work.
2. Cleanse - If after trying to take back your space or home you are still faced with paranormal phenomena associated with the haunting, there are a number of ways you can cleanse your space. The easiest way is to burn Sage; there are a number of different options available though for various entities and belief systems. If you want more ideas, try Google.
3. Exorcism - An Exorcism, in my opinion at least, is just an glorified cleansing ritual. Popularized by the Roman Catholics, these ceremonies can have more of an impact for cleansing than other rituals because of the faith many people put in the Clergyman, High Priest, Shaman, etc.
Sources:
TAPS
TAPS Glossary
My personal knowledge from various research and investigation.
Friday, June 27, 2008
Barbury Castle Crop Circle
"From first glance, it appears that this enormous design, near the banks of Neolithic Hill Fort Barbury Castle shows echoes of the ratchet, which was one portion of the Burbary Castle triangle/tetrahedron of 1991. Its is still regarded as "the mother of all pictograms". The proportions within this 2008 event indicate a far more intricate rachet than its 1991 predecessor." (1)
Multiple meanings, multiple locations; a new world of possibility; Wiltshire Cereologists certainly appear to have their hands full with this formation.
Sources:
1. http://www.cropcircleconnector.com/2008/barbury/barbury2008a.html
2. http://www.cropcircleconnector.com/2008/barbury/barburyRC2008a.html
Monday, June 16, 2008
Genetic Material on Meteor
"Scientists have confirmed for the first time that an important component of early genetic material which has been found in meteorite fragments is extraterrestrial in origin, in a paper published on 15 June 2008." (2)
Genetic material was found in rock fragments of the 39 year old Murchison meteor, which crash landed into Australia in 1969.
Apparently said genetic materials they have found include the molecules uracil and xanthine, is are what scientists refer to as nucleobases, the genetic precursors to molecules that form RNA and DNA. Xanthine is not directly part of RNA or DNA, but participates in a series of chemical reactions inside the RNA of cells. (2,3)
Some cried contamination, due to age and the obvious consequences of impact, but scientists have tested the meteorite material and found that the nucleobases contained heavy forms of carbon that could only be formed in space because materials formed on Earth consist of a lighter variety of carbon.
Many scientists are using this discovery as an example of how genetic material made its way to earth all those years ago to form the great green goop that eventually evolved into humans. They say that a similar meteor brought said genetic materials, and so the required chain of events was put into motion to nurture evolution.
"We believe early life may have adopted nucleobases from meteoritic fragments for use in genetic coding which enabled them to pass on their successful features to subsequent generations." said Lead author Dr Zita Martins, of the Department of Earth Science and Engineering at Imperial College London.
First off, I know that this is not exactly "paranormal" new... but so many people are crying that this is proof of ET that I felt it deserved a mention. If for no other reason than because it's interesting.
Second off, I think that it is interesting how many people have never looked into this until now. It took 39 years for someone to come up with the random idea of "oh, I think I'll do some meteorite tests today", and then they find something good and it's a national uprising. I think this should have been brough tto our attention far earlier than now. I would love to cry propaganda, but it is not from an American or EU source (though a few of the scientists who worked on it were from both), I I have no real base to do so. Sadly I must admit that my entire opinion could be rather shadowed on this matter because I believe macro-evolution to be a load of crap. I do believe in micro-evolution, but that's an entirely different story. Thus I will refrain from releasing my entire opinion to you until a later point in time. I believe in letting you make up your own mind and opinions before I rain in my opinion on such a matter so that I am not making it up for you.
Sources:
1. CNN.com Search
2. http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2008-06/icl-sct061308.php
3. http://www.breitbart.com/article.php?id=080613180404.323q4fo0&show_article=1
Genetic material was found in rock fragments of the 39 year old Murchison meteor, which crash landed into Australia in 1969.Apparently said genetic materials they have found include the molecules uracil and xanthine, is are what scientists refer to as nucleobases, the genetic precursors to molecules that form RNA and DNA. Xanthine is not directly part of RNA or DNA, but participates in a series of chemical reactions inside the RNA of cells. (2,3)
Some cried contamination, due to age and the obvious consequences of impact, but scientists have tested the meteorite material and found that the nucleobases contained heavy forms of carbon that could only be formed in space because materials formed on Earth consist of a lighter variety of carbon.
Many scientists are using this discovery as an example of how genetic material made its way to earth all those years ago to form the great green goop that eventually evolved into humans. They say that a similar meteor brought said genetic materials, and so the required chain of events was put into motion to nurture evolution.
"We believe early life may have adopted nucleobases from meteoritic fragments for use in genetic coding which enabled them to pass on their successful features to subsequent generations." said Lead author Dr Zita Martins, of the Department of Earth Science and Engineering at Imperial College London.
First off, I know that this is not exactly "paranormal" new... but so many people are crying that this is proof of ET that I felt it deserved a mention. If for no other reason than because it's interesting.
Second off, I think that it is interesting how many people have never looked into this until now. It took 39 years for someone to come up with the random idea of "oh, I think I'll do some meteorite tests today", and then they find something good and it's a national uprising. I think this should have been brough tto our attention far earlier than now. I would love to cry propaganda, but it is not from an American or EU source (though a few of the scientists who worked on it were from both), I I have no real base to do so. Sadly I must admit that my entire opinion could be rather shadowed on this matter because I believe macro-evolution to be a load of crap. I do believe in micro-evolution, but that's an entirely different story. Thus I will refrain from releasing my entire opinion to you until a later point in time. I believe in letting you make up your own mind and opinions before I rain in my opinion on such a matter so that I am not making it up for you.
Sources:
1. CNN.com Search
2. http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2008-06/icl-sct061308.php
3. http://www.breitbart.com/article.php?id=080613180404.323q4fo0&show_article=1
Sunday, June 8, 2008
Mexico - Unidentified Flying Humans?
What does this look like to you?It's a question that people all over have been asking themselves since the release of footage capturing this mysterious UFO. Claims can obviously run to UFO's and ET; but surprisingly, most who have come to view the footage believe the object to be humanoid with a pointy hat and cape. Are we looking at the newest wicked witch of the west, or just some kind of rich man's idea of a joke? Just goes to show, most people just do not know.
In the video (see below) they have everything from local UFO enthusiasts to resident astronomers give their take on the footage giving an array of explanations. There is even documentation of an eye-witness account of the entities thought to be flying object, by a cop none-the-less. Sadly his account seems to document something of a human crow than that of a witch, but he did confirm the pointy hat theory. There is little to support this claim, but the guy really doesn't strike me as a liar.
Honestly I can't say I know... after seeing the video I must admit that the shape of the object is that of a humanoid nature, but any number of entities could be in the same shape as us. What I do see is how similar the station logo in the bottom right corner is to a Nazi swastika.
Original footage was recorded late 2006
Thursday, June 5, 2008
Denver UFO Video
There are aliens in America! No, I'm not talking about illegal mexicans, I mean bug-eyed beauties from outerspace. That's right... breath deep the sweetness of America the free and independently conflicted country of beauty and ET. If you weren't feeling patriotic before, now you should be running for the flags because we have more illegal aliens then ever thought!
I am, of course, making reference to the fairly recent release (if that's what you can call it) of the "Denver UFO Video", being hyped and promoted by alien lovers everywhere. The video that is said to break the government hold on the truth about aliens and to once and for all clear the air of mystery surrounding ET.
The above screen capture was the only released material associated with this video. You know, for a video that's support to get rid of mystery, it sure is shrouded in a lot of it. How are we supposed to be made believers when the sheer hoarding of the footage naturally makes us want to turn our backs on it?
The video, revealed on Friday May 30th to a select number of local (Denver-area) reporters, supposedly contains footage of an authenticated alien sighting. A real, honest-to-goodness, breathing, blinking, living alien... or so they say. Not only that, but he won't be releasing it online, or allowing anyone to rebroadcast it. The people who get to see it are only allowed to write about it, no pictures other than the above are allowed.
Jeff Peckman, proposer of a ballot initiative to create an Extra Terrestrial Affairs Commision in Denver, jumped on the wagon early with the discovery of this footage as a means to promote his cause. An instructor at the Colorado Film School in Denver carefully scrutinized the video and reportedly validated its authenticity. However, I remain skeptical, and I am not alone.
Sadly the general public will have to wait to see it because it's being included in a documentary by Stan Romanek. How convenient.
I think it's time some long-lost cousin needs to get a hold of the footage and throw it up on Youtube so that people could judge for themselves. I don't think it's right that they include it in a documentary without a basic reaction to it. I mean... the documentary could make all the claims in the world, and it will have an affect on the perception of this footage, which I do not agree with.
Anyhow... the video has a mildly humorous story behind it. I mean, when aliens announce their presence you'd think that they would have a bit more tact than this...
You see, apparently the man who taped the Alien set up the hidden camera as a way to catch who he thought were peeping tom's spying on his teenage girls, when he played the tape back, he was shocked to find that there were no peeping tom's, but there were aliens. heh. I'm sorry, but the scenerio just sounds too coincidental to have any real merit to me. This random Colorado man just happens to find an excuse to randomly videotape a window in his home (which is not a regular thing) and the exact same night that he does a real life alien just happens to come over for a looksy? I think not. This is just too convenient for me. Either way, the only way anyone is going to see this puppy is to be in the immediate family, part of the documentary group, or be a chosen media affiliate. This really is rediculous.
Now, on to my personal views on this...
Look... I think that aliens exist. I mean, to believe we Humans are the only intelligent entities in the entirety of our endless, constantly expanding, universe is impractical. However, I think that people need to take a step back and analyze things before jumping to conclusions, or randomly becoming obsessed with Ufology because they swear their brother's girlfriend is ET. I think that UFO's are real and that there have been true encounters; but as with anything, there are copycats and false accusations and/or reports. A LOT. People striving to become famous, needed, or who just don't want to feel alone anymore as they spend another cold night jacking off to whatever black-label porn they've selected. It's idiots like that who have created the lack of genuine belief in the possibility of the paranormal in general, not just UFO's or aliens.
As far as this whole video is concerned... I say that if you are going to attempt to be a spokesperson for alien awareness, ad I will call it... then you need to get some kind of credibility. To talk about war, politics, health, or even fashion., people need credibility... why is it so different to require it when it some to Ufology? It's not. The proposed documentary probably has various avenues of credible sources, but if it is a real video of an alien, it should be open to the public... people should be able to freely access it. FREEDOM OF INFORMATION!
I am, of course, making reference to the fairly recent release (if that's what you can call it) of the "Denver UFO Video", being hyped and promoted by alien lovers everywhere. The video that is said to break the government hold on the truth about aliens and to once and for all clear the air of mystery surrounding ET.
The above screen capture was the only released material associated with this video. You know, for a video that's support to get rid of mystery, it sure is shrouded in a lot of it. How are we supposed to be made believers when the sheer hoarding of the footage naturally makes us want to turn our backs on it?The video, revealed on Friday May 30th to a select number of local (Denver-area) reporters, supposedly contains footage of an authenticated alien sighting. A real, honest-to-goodness, breathing, blinking, living alien... or so they say. Not only that, but he won't be releasing it online, or allowing anyone to rebroadcast it. The people who get to see it are only allowed to write about it, no pictures other than the above are allowed.
Jeff Peckman, proposer of a ballot initiative to create an Extra Terrestrial Affairs Commision in Denver, jumped on the wagon early with the discovery of this footage as a means to promote his cause. An instructor at the Colorado Film School in Denver carefully scrutinized the video and reportedly validated its authenticity. However, I remain skeptical, and I am not alone.
Sadly the general public will have to wait to see it because it's being included in a documentary by Stan Romanek. How convenient.
I think it's time some long-lost cousin needs to get a hold of the footage and throw it up on Youtube so that people could judge for themselves. I don't think it's right that they include it in a documentary without a basic reaction to it. I mean... the documentary could make all the claims in the world, and it will have an affect on the perception of this footage, which I do not agree with.
Anyhow... the video has a mildly humorous story behind it. I mean, when aliens announce their presence you'd think that they would have a bit more tact than this...
You see, apparently the man who taped the Alien set up the hidden camera as a way to catch who he thought were peeping tom's spying on his teenage girls, when he played the tape back, he was shocked to find that there were no peeping tom's, but there were aliens. heh. I'm sorry, but the scenerio just sounds too coincidental to have any real merit to me. This random Colorado man just happens to find an excuse to randomly videotape a window in his home (which is not a regular thing) and the exact same night that he does a real life alien just happens to come over for a looksy? I think not. This is just too convenient for me. Either way, the only way anyone is going to see this puppy is to be in the immediate family, part of the documentary group, or be a chosen media affiliate. This really is rediculous.
Now, on to my personal views on this...
Look... I think that aliens exist. I mean, to believe we Humans are the only intelligent entities in the entirety of our endless, constantly expanding, universe is impractical. However, I think that people need to take a step back and analyze things before jumping to conclusions, or randomly becoming obsessed with Ufology because they swear their brother's girlfriend is ET. I think that UFO's are real and that there have been true encounters; but as with anything, there are copycats and false accusations and/or reports. A LOT. People striving to become famous, needed, or who just don't want to feel alone anymore as they spend another cold night jacking off to whatever black-label porn they've selected. It's idiots like that who have created the lack of genuine belief in the possibility of the paranormal in general, not just UFO's or aliens.
As far as this whole video is concerned... I say that if you are going to attempt to be a spokesperson for alien awareness, ad I will call it... then you need to get some kind of credibility. To talk about war, politics, health, or even fashion., people need credibility... why is it so different to require it when it some to Ufology? It's not. The proposed documentary probably has various avenues of credible sources, but if it is a real video of an alien, it should be open to the public... people should be able to freely access it. FREEDOM OF INFORMATION!
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