Saturday 26 December 2009

Why Can Ghosts Walk Through Walls

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Todays Question is one which is sometimes asked alot, there have also been a number of reporting were people claime to have seen a ghost Walking through Walls. But if ghost exist. Why Can they walk through walls. Here are a number of reasons on what i could Find.

Ghosts Have no Pysical Body, so they can pass through anything. As some think our body is a shell.

Some think they are made up of Energy so when they walk into a wall they are grounding them selfs.

When they were alive they may see things as they saw them, and there would be no wall, in that place in there world, so that could be why people see them walk through walls?

Can you list some reasons?

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Strange Hands - Look to the right of the cott.



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Thursday 10 December 2009

Haunted Hostels

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Here is a list of five haunted hostels from different parts of the world. If you don't mind sharing a room with strangers and, like the thrill of sleeping in haunted locations one of these hostels may be for you.

Foulksrath Castle, Kilkenny, Ireland- ghost of a girl believed to have been killed by her father is said to haunt the "Cookoo Nest" room. The BBC sent in a team of British ghost hunters and recorded a number of ghostly sounds with their equipment here.

USA Hostels, San Diego, USA- numerous paranormal activity has been reported in this hostel which was once a brothel in the 18th century.

HI-Ottawa Jail Hostel, Ottawa, Canada- Want to sleep in a jail cell? This former prison will give those a chance who stay here the opportunity to visit death row and the gallows. A man who was hung here is just one of the ghosts said to haunt the former cell blocks.

The Pirate Haus Inn and Hostel, St Augustine, Florida, USA- In the heart of America's oldest city lies this very haunted hostel. Reports of paranormal activity by staff members include objects moving and sometimes breaking for no reason. Room 6 is where strange "blue lights" have appeared to guests.

La Casa de las Brujas, Guanajuato, Mexico- Ghost of a girl named Susan resides here. Her death was quite tragic at this site and she is said to haunt this hostel.

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Ghost Hunters Detect Spirits At Boone Tavern

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Is Boone Tavern, the 103-year-old hotel and restaurant owned by Berea College, haunted?

The 40 ghost hunters who spent Friday and Saturday at the hotel think it is.

The haunting is nothing to be alarmed about, however, said Patti Starr of Ghost Chasers International Inc., who organized the search.

Contrary to all the ghost stories told to frighten children, the spirits usually are shy and almost always benign, Starr said. In fact, they can be helpful to us, and we may be of help to them. If people with bodies help those who have passed on, however, they can return the favor.

Although the spirits often are all around us and may sometimes startle us, for the most part we remain unaware of their presence, Starr told those who came to learn or improve their ghost-hunting skills.

Spirits are easier to detect if the hunter has special equipment that can detect the energy fields and vortexes of beings without bodies.

This past weekend's event was all about where to look and about using the right equipment.

An abundance of spirits were present at Boone Tavern over the weekend, Starr said before the sleuths broke into small teams Saturday night for their final search of the event.

"This place is like a train station with spirits coming and going," she said, after numerous vortexes were detected on the property.

Most were detected in the basement, but some were located on the first and second floors, Starr said.

Matter may be converted to energy, but neither matter nor energy can be created or destroyed, according to a law of modern science, said Chuck Starr, Patti's husband.

When a person dies, the body no longer houses its spirit. Where the spirit goes remains a mystery, but a nearby spirit's energy can be detected with devices that respond to electro-magnetic radiation.

Once contact is made, the radio-like devices can be used for voice contact.

A rebuilt Edison telephone was the first basic ghost-wave detector, said Jennifer Kirkland of Harrodsburg, who learned ghost hunting from Patti Starr and now has her own enterprise.

The group gathered in a darkened rear area of the hotel lobby as Kirkland turned in the spirit detector, which crackled like a short-wave radio. After a strong-steady sound was obtained, Starr said it had located a vortex.

Those huddled around the set held out digital recorders and snapped photos with cameras.

Starr then called out, "Are there any spirits here? If there is someone on the other side, please say hello."

"Hey," a faint garbled voice replied.

"Are you happy over there?" Starr asked. "Quite a bit," the voice said.

"Do you have any advice for us," Starr asked, hoping to continue the conversation.

Only static could be heard.

"Is there anyone you'd like to speak with here?" Starr asked, but the contact was lost.

The group split up to try their luck as smaller teams elsewhere in the building.

Members of the hotel staff spoke to the group and told how the voice of a boy named Timmy had been heard in the hotel basement over the years.

Starr, who has organized previous ghost-hunting weekends at the hotel, said the sleuths once made contact with a spirit of a doctor who had tried to save Timmy's life. Although the doctor had failed to save the little boy, he had resolved to look after him "on the other side."

A few people with special sensitivity do not need special equipment to communicate with the spirits, both Kirkland and her friend Susan Rushing said. Rushing, a Kentucky native, lives in Atlanta, where she works as a professional medium.

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Wednesday 9 December 2009

Infrasound Ghosts

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A frequency below human hearing's ability to hear) and how ghosts supposedly communicate at this frequency range. Why, then, are we speaking to them at our Hertz level which is 800-1200 Hertz compared to their supposed 19 Hertz. If we're having trouble hearing them, imagine what they must go through? Hmm... Well, if we're going to believe ghosts speak at the level, then why aren't we converting our voices to a level they can hear? For that matter, why aren't we carrying meters to detect if that frequency is present? Yes, infrasound meters exist, like the Rion NA-18, but at a cost of 5K to 7K. Ouch!

In studying infrasound I was learned a lot. Volcanoes, earthquakes, hurricanes, tornadoes, and even atomic bombs can create this frequency. Some animals use it, such as elephants, to communicate long distances because it creates great oscillations and can travel great distances easily. If you've ever felt a bass speaker from a car going by, you might have felt those vibrations through your chest. It can affect human bodies and even objects. Depending on the pitch, infrasound can cause anger and fear. It was said to be used by Hitler to incite crowds to a fevered pitch. It can cause depression, pressure in the ears, and many sensations felt in haunted locations.

What's more, investigators of Bigfoot believe that they might communicate in this way and I think that's a very realistic possibility. Why? If you are part of a group of creatures that are not all that common and live in giant forests, how in the world will you tell others you are available for mating over a long distance? Infrasound. It might be also feasible to believe that infrasound is the byproduct of alien spacecraft, causing us to feel strange upon seeing them as the frequencies resonate through our bodies.

What is the future for this knowledge in the field of ghost hunting? Lots. If we can measure such infrasound conditions in a location that is haunted, then we can begin to ask ourselves-what is causing this frequency. Could this be the tie in to geomagnetic storms mixed with geology and building construction and waterways (the very things in my haunted formula?) Could this be either facilitating and energizing a haunting or giving it a pathway to express itself or perhaps causing the sensations and mind tricks that make us think there is a haunting. Some experiments in infrasound would be in order to see just what it does to the human body in say a not-haunted location versus a haunted location. Ah, if only I had a university funding me!

p.s. A fascinating paper on the subject of infrasound and paranormal research applications as well as natural science.

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Wednesday 2 December 2009

Ghost Hunting Definitions And Tools

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The following is a list of ghost hunting definitions and tools you should use on a ghost hunt. It is important that you familiarize yourself with these terms as they are used quite frequently during a paranormal investigation. And as for the tools you don't need to rush out and buy this gear. A basic camera, video camera is the minimum otherwise there is no point in going on a ghost hunt if you can't show others what you may have captured

Amulets - Amulet Jewelry


Some ghost hunters wear jewelry called amulets because they believe the amulet jewelry provides protection; because it is enchanted and charmed with powerful spells - which some believe make it an effective weapon against harmful spirits - ghosts. An example of a common amulet might be a crucifix - a cross. I believe jewelry is only powerful to the mind that believes in it. An amulet is the same as a charm or talisman jewelry.

Anomaly


Something found on a picture, photograph, video or voice recording that has no explainable source.

Apparition


These are the holy grail of ghost hunting. A spirit that is in human form and usually visible to the naked eye; or may appear in a photo undetected originally by the naked eye. Often this anomaly is dressed in period clothing. Very hard to capture on film but many have reported seeing this type of ghost. This is the "Hollywood Type" ghost featured in many movies.

Cameras


Cameras are an invaluable tool and a must for investigating a haunting. They provide visual documentation of the investigation and the phenomena occurring. Since, cameras are neither for or against the paranormal, they allow what we do not see with our closed minds to be photographed. Digital cameras provide more results and are best for ghost hunting because they can show you what's in your picture right after you took the photo.

Digital photos are available to upload to your computer immediately after the ghost hunt, while the events are still fresh in your mind.

Psychic photography is simply just following what you feel or sense, and taking pictures using intention and intuition. When attempting psychic photography you should load the film into the camera on arrival of the investigation site. Many say this will show the intention you have and draw spirits to you to photograph. When taking pictures it is also wise to notify others in the area you are taking a photo, so they are prepared for the flash. Psychic photography is usually best achieved during the hours between 9 p.m. and 6 a.m.; but the best time for you will be when you have the feeling something is near you or watching you - you should go with that instinct.

While photographing at the investigation site, you should try to avoid mirrors, glass, lights, poles or any other obstruction that will interfere with evaluation or determination of the photograph and it's elements; otherwise you may want to note the possibility of a false result with those photos taken. Also, make sure your camera strap is removed and fingers are not in front of the lens, as they can appear as convincing paranormal evidence. It is good to catalog your photos with the corresponding negative for archival storage. If using a digital camera, simply save the ghost photos and corresponding notes to a cd disk.

Dowsing Rods


Traditionally, a forked branch or stick that is believed to indicate subterranean water or minerals by bending downward when held over a source. Divining rod, a rod, commonly of witch hazel, with forked branches, used by those who discover water or metals under ground.

Dowsing or divining rods can also be made of metal, and bent in an "L" shape - one for each hand. In ghost hunting, when the rods cross while being held out in front of the "dowser" they indicate spirit presence at the spot the dowser is at.

What is ectoplasm? It is the name given to a form of dense energy liberated by living things which is believed to make possible the materialization of ghosts. In short, it appears in photographs like a fog or mist, and is spirit. We prefer to see orb vapor trails (such as in the above ghost picture), to determine conclusively that it is indeed ectoplasm. Vapor trail cannot be re-created through fog, breath or smoke. Many ectoplasm pictures are created by mistake, when the ghost hunter has not been careful. Moisture, fog, cigarette smoke and human breath in cold weather can produce some believable ectoplasm ghost pictures. Be sure to hold your breath before taking ghost pictures, and do not smoke during your investigations for positive results.

EMF Meters


The Electromagnetic Field Detector, also known as an EMF meter, is the ghost hunters tracking device. Using this instrument, it is possible to locate and track energy sources. Before using the EMF meter as a ghost hunting tool on an investigation, be sure to walk around the area taking readings around energy sources such as light poles and electrical outlets to be sure of the readings you will receive while scanning the area during the investigation. Some EMF meters come with a manual describing common household appliances and their corresponding electromagnetic reading. When using this device be sure not to leave it on for the full length of the ghost investigation, as this will prevent the instrument from burning out.

When a positive EMF meter reading occurs, take as many photos as possible. Be sure and point the camera in the same direction as you are pointing the EMF meter. This is also a good time to take a temperature reading. Be sure to always report the times of positive EMF readings, temperature drops, and the times and numbers of each photo. This provides collaborating evidence of the paranormal occurrence. At the end of your ghost hunt, you may find that positive EMF and temperature readings occurred at the exact time you took the photograph which shows an anomaly.

Energy Lights


These show up on photos as colored lights during some manifestations of hauntings. They usually are not visible to the naked eye and can appear in different colors such as red, orange or green.

EVP


Electronic Voice Phenomenon is the recording of audio tapes at a suspected haunted site; and although no voices were heard at the time of the recording, unexplained voices may be discovered during playback of the audio tape. Both digital recorder and traditional tape recorders may be used with an external microphone.

Kinetic Energy


Description for the movement of objects by a ghost. A physical manifestation of an unseen force which may move, throw or even destroy objects. These ghosts are known as "Poltergeists" (German for "noisy ghost").

Orbs


Not all orb ghost pictures are ghosts. In fact, most orbs are caused by moisture, dust, flash reflection, solar flare, and insect. Many have videotaped orbs flying around rooms - some are dust with light reflecting off of it; others are balls of energy that many ghost hunters are not sure just what they represent. We do not claim to have the answers, but we seek to present the evidence we receive and allow our viewers to research and decide on their own.

It is hard to determine exactly the source of an orb for sure. But one test is pretty cool. Take a picture while stirring up some dust and watch how many "orbs" appear in the picture. This is a good test to learn about orbs caused by dust.

Motion Sensors and Detectors


Motion sensors and detectors are another investigation tool that many ghost hunters use. Simply put, motion sensors or motion detectors are used to let the ghost investigator know if something is moving in another room, while the investigator is elsewhere. Motion sensors work well when left in a room during the time when no investigator is present. Motion sensors have alarms that sound when movement is detected in the room in which they are placed. Typically, they will sound in rooms where no previous activity had been reported; and upon further investigation, one may find much evidence of paranormal activity in the room where the motion detector or sensor sounded its alarm. The motion sensors used by ghost hunters project an infrared beam. When the beam is disrupted by movement of any kind (natural or spirit!), an alarm will sound that the investigator can hear while in another room: a clue that spirits may be present in that area where the motion detector resides. Usually motion sensors have an alarm mode and chime mode. The chime mode will only announce the visitor or movement, but will not blare as a siren for a long time. Most ghost hunters prefer the chime mode setting on their motion detector, as it is less offensive and won't scare the dickens out of you!

Plasma/Plasmoid

Moving orbs caught during the time of camera exposure. Orbs have also been filmed moving, on video. In photos, they appear as streaking light or as an orb with a tail showing the path of motion. These are also known as "supercharged orbs" in motion.

Poltergeist Hauntings


Poltergeists or poltergeist hauntings may be the most misunderstood type of haunting, as some believe that poltergeist hauntings are not even a haunting at all. The German word, "poltergeist," means "noisy ghost." The best defining mark of a poltergeist is if there is any manipulation of the physical environment such as the movement of objects, physical attack, spontaneous combustions, etc, then this is a poltergeist-type of haunting.

A common thread between different poltergeist hauntings has strongly indicated that they are caused by psychokinesis (the ability to move things by power of the mind alone). The question becomes whether the psychokinesis is from the people who live within (or visit) the place where the activity takes place, or if it is actually occurring from an unseen troubled spirit, called a ghost. The reason for this is because typically poltergeist hauntings center around an adolescent girl (although young males and even adults have exhibited the same phenomena) in the household. Typically, this central person is usually emotionally disturbed in some fashion, and is somehow the root cause of objects moving, knocking sounds (and other noises), the turning on and off of lights and electrical appliances, etc. What is interesting is that the person whom the activity centers around, is unaware that they are the one who is bringing about the disturbance. But in true poltergeist hauntings, none of the activity will continue after the person is removed from the environment, as they are not there to create it or influence an unseen entity. However, it has been reported that activity can return later if the "right" person visits or lives in a notably poltergeist-haunted place. This would lend one to believe that it requires a combined psychic energy to manifest such terrible hauntings.

Author Brad Steiger contends that the central figure in a poltergeist haunting actually brings additional energy which the troubled ghost then uses to manifest with physical attacks or manipulation. This can be especially true if one is somewhat psychic and/or full of fear. The ghostly entity seems to feed off of low energies such as fear. This is when more harmful attacks can occur. Sometimes the effects of a poltergeist are more playful than harmful, but have been known to be downright nasty. Reports of scratches, bites, harmful objects being put in one's way (such as glass shards on a pillow or tacks under a bed sheet) have been noted, as well as ghost possession. Perhaps Brad Steiger's best phrase is, "Ghosts haunt houses; poltergeists haunt people." Perhaps many times, the troubled spirit wants only to communicate a message to those who still are in bodies.

Residual Haunting


When a spirit is seen doing the same thing over and over, many believe this to be simply an energy imprint or residual haunting. In other words, a strong, traumatic event that occurred in some other time, repeating itself over and over. Usually these spirits do not interact with those who see them. My opinion, is that this could simply be a state of mind I call "hell;" being trapped by one's own mind in darkness or lack of understanding. Sort of reliving of an event perhaps through fear, guilt or condemnation until that spirit finds truth and freedom.

Think of a residual haunting as a movie being re-run on TV day after day. It is believed by ghost hunters that some events, due to perhaps strong emotional energy attached to it, imprint themselves somehow on the environment where the event took place. Sort of "trapped in time," the event is recorded in the atmosphere of a place. If one were to see a ghost doing the same activity over and over, and with no response to the present environment, it is most likely a residual haunting. Residual hauntings are past events playing in the present, but with no interaction with today. It is a common ghost hunters theory that most residual hauntings occur in places built over top of limestone, quartz stone and/or water. These seem to act as a transmitter, perhaps creating the perfect environment to allow the residual haunting energy to manifest.

How can residual hauntings occur? Energy is spirit and spirit is life. All of us are spirit, with or without the physical body, and we live and exist within spirit. Spirit is the life-force of all, whether plant, animal or human being, and is everywhere. Everything that is, exists within spirit. Spirit or energy is everywhere. Thus, is it possible for an event or person to imprint its energy upon a place? Most ghost hunters believe so...

Dark Shadows/Shadow People

Dark shadows in ghost pictures usually appear as a black smudge or fog over an image. Some certainly could be caused by a finger or something else over the camera lens, but many are not. There have been many interesting observations of shadow ghosts (dark shadows or shadow people). They are usually seen out of the corner of one's eye, hence this is why some call them shadow people - they often observe others. Also, dark shadows have actually been recorded playing with one another. This has led some ghost investigators to believe they can be children, as well as adults. Some have seen shadow ghosts 6 feet tall with broad shoulders, for example. Shadow ghosts can see and react with people. We have theorized that perhaps their darkness may be just an indicator of their lack of progression into the light and unto their life review...call it "in darkness," or "lack of understanding of truth" - unaware of where they are, having unfinished business, or afraid to move on.

Thermometer / Thermal Scanner

Thermometers are an instrument that are also very useful. There are two types used regularly: digital thermometers and infrared non-contact thermometers. When used on an investigation this will aid as a detection system for spirit presence. Rapid temperature drops of 10 degrees or more could indicate spirit activity. I recommend using the infrared non-contact thermometers because they react in less than a second to temperature drops and can scan a large area quickly.

As mentioned, good thermometer can detect changes in room temperature quickly. But some still use the old-fashioned mercury-filled, red-line, thermometers. Electronic thermometers should be used, but in high paranormal, haunting activity where electromagnetic forces have been reported they may fail right when you need them. So bring an old mercury thermometer with you as back up, and you should be o.k. during your ghost investigation.

Vortex


A long streak across a photo that may be caused by a very high-speeding "orb;" some believe vortices are a gateway between both realms (physical and spirit realms). They are usually white in color and may appear as a funnel-shape. Camera straps, human hair, a tree branch, etc., right in front of the camera lens during exposure have been notoriously mistaken for a vortex. It is important to make sure anything that may interfere with your photo is removed from within the front of the camera.

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Sunday 29 November 2009

Titanic Captain Edward John Smith Ghost Haunts

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When Neil and Louise Bronner sank more than 55,000 into a two-bedroom property in the British town of Stoke-on-Trent, they knew the house had a unique connection to history: It was the boyhood home of Edward John Smith, the Titanic's captain who died with roughly 1,500 others when the ship struck an iceberg in 1912.

The couple rented the property for a decade and now they want to ship out. The Bonners are hoping to get the equivalent of 126,000 for it, but have the problem of scaring up a buyer who isn't spooked by the fact that Smith's spirit still haunts the place.

"We've heard of things going bump in the night from other tenants," Neill Bonner told the Daily Mail. "Some have said they felt a really cold chill passing over them -- as cold as an iceberg."

The house has suffered other coincidences similar to the disaster, albeit on a smaller scale, the owners said. About five years ago, a young couple flooded the kitchen.

"[The couple] stacked all the dishes in the sink after a party and they went away for the weekend but left the taps on," Bonner told the Daily Mail. "We had a phone call from them on the Monday morning sheepishly saying 'we've flooded the kitchen.' I definitely had that sinking feeling when they started to explain, but at least it is all water-tight now."

Louise Bonner, 60, says the 100th anniversary this week of the tragic voyage has increased awareness of the house. But they haven't been flooded with offers.

"Since it went on the market it's already triggered some interest," she told the Express and Star. "One of those has included someone on the phone from a Titanic museum in Germany."

Smith is believed to have lived in the house with his parents for more than 10 years before heading off to sea when he was 13.

By age 25, he was qualified to captain a ship and had a successful naval career before making the Titanic voyage at the age of 62.

"It's hard to understand what motivated him to go to sea," Louise Bonner told the website This Is Staffordshire. "He came from a typical working class potteries family and he went on to achieve so much.

"His name is known across the world and the interest in the Titanic is never ending," she went on. "Many people ask whether Captain Smith was to blame for the disaster, but a lot of things conspired against that ship. He wasn't at the helm at the time and the ship had been badly designed without the proper buoyancy because they wanted to make more space for first class passengers."

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Wednesday 25 November 2009

Aunt Rachel Curse

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On a headland near Plymouth lived "Aunt Rachel," a reputed seer, who made a scant livelihood by forecasting the future for such seagoing people as had crossed her palm. The crew of a certain brig came to see her on the day before sailing, and she reproached one of the lads for keeping bad company. "Avast, there, granny," interrupted another, who took the chiding to himself. "None of your slack, or I'll put a stopper on your gab." The old woman sprang erect. Levelling her skinny finger at the man, she screamed, "Moon cursers! You have set false beacons and wrecked ships for plunder. It was your fathers and mothers who decoyed a brig to these sands and left me childless and a widow. He who rides the pale horse be your guide, and you be of the number who follow him!"

That night old Rachel's house was burned, and she barely escaped with her life, but when it was time for the brig to sail she took her place among the townfolk who were to see it off. The owner of the brig tried to console her for the loss of the house. "I need it no longer," she answered, "for the narrow house will soon be mine, and you wretches cannot burn that. But you! Who will console you for the loss of your brig?"

"My brig is stanch. She has already passed the worst shoal in the bay."

"But she carries a curse. She cannot swim long."

As each successive rock and bar was passed the old woman leaned forward, her hand shaking, her gray locks flying, her eyes starting, her lips mumbling maledictions, "like an evil spirit, chiding forth the storms as ministers of vengeance." T

he last shoal was passed, the merchant sighed with relief at seeing the vessel now safely on her course, when the woman uttered a harsh cry, and raised her hand as if to command silence until something happened that she evidently expected. For this the onlookers had not long to wait: the brig halted and trembled-her sails shook in the wind, her crew were seen trying to free the cutter-then she careened and sank until only her mast-heads stood out of the water.

Most of the company ran for boats and lines, and few saw Rachel pitch forward on the earth-dead, with a fierce smile of exultation on her face. The rescuers came back with all the crew, save one-the man who had challenged the old woman and revengefully burned her cabin. Rachel's body was buried where her house had stood, and the rock-before unknown-where the brig had broken long bore the name of Rachel's Curse.

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Thursday 22 October 2009

Did Ghost Hunters Change The Ghost Hunting World

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Even though (according to my theory) geomagnetic activity has been almost completely flat-lined since the latter half of 2008 and therefore ghost hunting is not a profitable venture of late, the TAPS team will always be known for changing America's view of ghost hunting.

Prior to Ghost Hunters or BGH ("before Ghost Hunters"), ghost hunting was something people giggled about as frivolous and born of the spiritualists movement involving hoaxes such as ectoplasm, Ouija boards, and (dare we say) s'eances. People who believed in ghosts were in with the ranks of UFO witnesses and Bigfoot peepers; all of them taken as overzealous nerd fantasies.

But, after Ghost Hunters (AGH), Americans who had believed in ghosts and would not readily admit such a predisposition, were now turning to their friends and admitting their "affliction." I had been hunting a few years before the show came to be, but when I heard a show about ghost hunters was going to be on national TV, I thought "times are changing! I might finally come out of the closet."

AGH, a large amount of Americans not only admitted to believing, but having experienced the paranormal, and a huge mass of them were rushing out to hunt on their own. Search of the paranormal became accessible to every Joe and Jane. You didn't need a psychic (thank you Ghost Hunters for proving that. Even thought I'm psychic, I would never use my readings as proof). You didn't need fancy equipment even, just a digital camera, maybe a thermometer, and if you're lucky an audio recording device. AGH, it was quite a different world for paranormal believers.

Anyone who knows me well knows that I'm a very logic-minded and a fairly orderly person (Virgo), but I'm also very giggly, silly, and child-like.

BGH: When I told people I ghost hunt, they thought it was some kind of joke or need to be eccentric and goofy, but they never asked and never knew that I packed "heat" (EMF meters, thermometers, cameras, voice recorders, etc). I was serious about it. I had enough of experiencing the paranormal and not being able to prove it. I feared sharing my hobby because people who took me seriously would now look at me as if I'd just become a Scientologist and had a belief system set in the stars. Others who were devoutly religious would say I'm calling in the Devil.

AGH: When I told people proudly that I hunt ghosts, they were intrigued. They wanted to know all the details, try the equipment, ask questions, share paranormal experiences that they never would have told anyone about BGH. I was able to bring people in and help them learn about the business and advise them. Birthing newly inquisitive people is a great honor. Sending them out into the world to find their own paranormal puzzles is very gratifying. I'm not protective of ghost hunting like some hunters. I want more of us out there; more eyes watching things, more minds wondering how to make it better, to improve the industry.

This brings us to the final aspect of this PGH (post Ghost Hunters). That is, when the show is off and gone and all its little clones have deceased... Where will the ghost hunting world be? No doubt, at a standstill. BGH, they were still using psychics and Ouija boards, but PGH, we'll unfortunately still be cornering the market in electrician's devices with the hopes they can detect ghosts (which is kind of like saying I hope my rectal thermometer can measure the exhaust coming out of my car's tail pipe).

We still have a long way to go in the paranormal research world. As much as GH was unbelievably important in teaching us debunking and being skeptical, they also carried with them old-world views of what ghosts and hauntings are. They had their "belief" system already in place. They became inbred and unable to grow in their research because they knew what ghosts were and how they present themselves and that they suck energy from your batteries and they make the EMF meter spike and yada yada yada. As open-minded as they were about a haunting possibly being explainable events and debunking a great deal of evidence, they also weren't open-minded enough about just what a haunting is. So long as they defined what a ghost was and the different varieties, i.e. residual, intelligent, noncorporeal, etc, they never went to the next level. All their explanations were tailor fit for their belief system.

What is the next level for ghost hunting PGH? It's going to take scientists and electrical engineers, geologists and psychologists and other professionals who hid during the BGH days to come forward and start some research with open minds. Sort of reverse engineering hauntings by looking at the evidence and backtracking for how it could have been set into motion. It will take very broad-minds in the field. There can be no more "religion of ghost hunting" allowed. So long as people think they know what is causing phenomenon and have already graded, tiered, and labeled it without any way of verifying these notions, they've just entered into the murky waters of a belief system(i.e. "Paranormal State").

BGH, when people asked me what a ghost was, I'd shrug and say "heck if I know.

AGH, when people asked me what a ghost was, I'd shrug and say "Heck if I know."

I'm hoping some day PGH, I'll be able to give a more definitive answer, but that will only come with much testing of every aspect from the psychological and psychic to the spiritual to quantum physics and forward-thinking options.

Ultimately, GH should go down in history as making ghosts not a chains and moans kind of castle-dwelling figure, but something that we all encounter at one point or another in one place or another and wonder, "what the heck was that?" and then weren't afraid to seek answers, whether they were a squeaky door or something unexplainable.

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Ghost Photo Of The Brown Lady

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Ghost photos are invariably in dispute. Today in the UK newspapers, for example, has been the report on the Wem Ghost picture. This has now been proven to be a girl superimposed from an old 1922 postcard. For 15 years people thought the photo genuine.

This reminded me of the Brown Lady Ghost of Raynham Hall (photo below) which, as far as I know, has never been shown to be a fake. Some call it the most famous ghost photo in England. There is a history to go along with the photo.

The story is that the Brown Lady is the ghost of Lady Townsend who was imprisoned in the estate by her husband. She remained there until her death. No wonder she was a might miffed and now hangs about Raynham Hall, which is in Norfolk, scaring people.

There have been some famous sightings of her ghost. King George IV is said to have seen her while he was in bed. He looked up and there she was in a brown dress, pale faced and with her hair disheveled - which is no way to greet a king! This was way back during the nineteenth century.

In the early 1800's a Colonel Loftus was at the hall for the Christmas festivities. He saw the ghost in the hall, again wearing a brown dress. She then disappeared. The Colonel, obviously a glutton for punishment, saw her a second time and noticed that her eyes had been gouged out. I guess that is the sort of thing you would notice.

Sightings of the ghost continued. There was one by Captain Frederick Marryat who saw her gliding along the upstairs hallway. The story is that he fired a gun at her - no idea why - the bullet went right through her, which surely was to be expected, and lodged in a wall.

As for the photo itself. This was snapped in 1936 by two photographers for the very respectable Country Life magazine. The gentlemen were the exotically named Captain Povland and Indre Shira.

Indre Shira explained, at the time, as to how they came to take the photo:

"Captain Provand took one photograph while I flashed the light. He was focusing for another exposure; I was standing by his side just behind the camera with the flashlight pistol in my hand, looking directly up the staircase. All at once I detected an ethereal veiled form coming slowly down the stairs. Rather excitedly, I called out sharply: 'Quick, quick, there's something.' I pressed the trigger of the flashlight pistol. After the flash and on closing the shutter, Captain Provand removed the focusing cloth from his head and turning to me said: 'What's all the excitement about?'"

The subsequent photo was published in Country Life on December 16, 1936.

PHOTO: Raynham Hall - Geograph.org.uk



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Friday 16 October 2009

Ghostly Experiences

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I RECEIVED THE FOLLOWING EMAIL FROM A READER IN AUSTRALIA"

Hi,

I thought I might relate a few experiences I have had over the years.

In 1989 I spent 9 months living at Mum's place to get back on my feet after a nasty split with my fianc'ee. I was in my room lying on my bed listening to the stereo when I turned my head to the right to find this ghostly face right beside my face!

It stood up and floated backward out the door into the hallway and disappeared!

I jumped off the bed and run into the kitchen where mum was preparing dinner. Are you allright? she asked. I have just seen something I said. She said I had a strange look on my face. It scared the hell out of me.

We were all sitting out in the back yard a week later when it was brought up again. My youngest brother who was 14 at the time was listening to us.

He got all excited and told us his story.

He was brushing his teeth one morning at the bathroom sink when he looked to his left into the hallway and seen an apparition. He described what he saw and it was exactly what I saw !

It was only ever seen once by my brother and myself. Looking back now it resembled my Grandmother who died in 1985. She was smiling at us just before she disappeared.

In 1992 my father died from cancer. He lived on his own as he and mum divorced when I was 9.

We went to visit him on his birthday to find him dead. He had been dead for about a week the Coroner found. I was heartbroken. I went to bed that night and woke about 2 am to find him standing at the foot of my bed! I was living alone at the time. He was standing looking very solemn at me. It scared me a lot.

A friend of mine says I may be a bit sensitive seeing these things. I don't tell others about it because they look at me strange. I know what I have seen and believe in these things.

My Lady friend I am currently seeing has seen things at my home too. We have gone to bed for her to be awaken by something rubbing her arms and legs. I have been snoring beside her. This has happened a few times. She awoke one night to see a figure standing in the doorway. She described it to me and I showed her a photo of my dad. It was him! She has heard footsteps walking by the bathroom at night when she has been in there. I have been in bed asleep. Her jewellery goes missing quite often only to turn up a few days later. We hear noises from rapping on walls to someone knocking at the front door.

We are used to it now. It does not scare us. We keep quiet about it though because others look at you strange. As I said beore I believe in these things.

I wish to remain anonymous if you print this.

Thank you.



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Monday 28 September 2009

Ghostly Encounters

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Doors slamming, the sound of windows shutting, dark shadows passing by, disembodied voices and cold spots were some of the events one couple north of Toronto were experiencing on a regular basis in their rental home.

In the beginning, the couple stated that there was no activity and they enjoyed the quite that came from living outside of the city. They were happy to have finally found a place that 'felt like home'. Their peaceful rental home, which dated back to the 1800's, suddenly became alive with an abundance of paranormal activity. Afraid of being labeled crazy, they kept what they were experiencing from their landlord and only told their closest friends. With each occurrence, the paranormal activity became more threatening in nature and the couple could endure no more.

The couple lasted six months in their rental home before calling it quits and moving out. When the landlord asked why they were leaving she also questioned if it was because of all the strange things happening there. The landlord mentioned that "she too had a number of ghostly encounters while in the home and herself could not spend one night there." She feared losing prospective tenants and chose not to disclose what she knew.

After the couple left the landlord put the home up for sale.



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Wednesday 23 September 2009

3 Proven Ways To Contact Spirits On The Other Side

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Do you want to talk to ghosts? Does the idea of spirit communication fascinate you? Are you curious what awaits AFTER this life is over? If you said yes...I don't blame you. I've been fascinated with spirit communication for well over 20 years...and have been actively involved in psychic research, writing and readings for close to 2 decades myself.

Here are the BEST ways I've found to contact spirits, ghosts or loved ones "living" on the other side...and if you are anything like me, I think you'll find each of these experience amazing, enlightening and super eye opening to boot!

Electronic Voice Communication:


Often called EVP. What is it? It's super simple...and simply requires you use a digital recorder in ANY area you think is haunted...or may have spirit activity. (often your own home) Now listen: EVP is often thought of as a way for ghosts to talk to YOU.....but you can engage a 2 way conversation with ease...simply asking questions, and leaving the recorder running...and then listening to the whole thing the next day. And don't laugh....many GREAT minds have practiced, and PROVEN EVP transmissions are real....or at least unexplainable by science. (including Thomas Edison who was working on a TELEPHONE to the "other side" before his death, and believed spirits could communicate this way with ease)

Seances, Ouija Boards and DIRECT Communication Methods:


This is still one of the BEST ways to facilitate spirit contact, and involves either deep meditation (which takes practice but works really well) or group communication, like a seance or Ouija board. I've done them all....and the simple truth is that they WORK! (even if you don't believe them going in) As a matter of fact, one of my FIRST experiences with the "other side" came through a Ouija board. I was a STAUNCH skeptic until I had this experience...and no matter how people try to explain it away, until you've had the experience yourself, you simply can't understand how powerful the PROOF is that it's really happening.

Psychic Mediums:


The EASIEST way to contact those on the other side? Talk to a genuine medium. If you know where to look, it's easy, fast and can be an exceptionally powerful life changing experience to boot. I've talked to several mediums MANY times by phone over the last 5 or 6 years, and have made contact on numerous occasions with loved ones who ARE still "living" on the other side. (and until you actually have this experience yourself, like above....you simply can't understand how amazing, or life changing it can be!) This is the best way for newbies, or people who simply want to "test" out the idea...as you can talk to a medium from home, without pressure, and for less than 20 bucks! (no joke)

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Wednesday 16 September 2009

Ghosts Of The Old South

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In many places that you go in the southeastern United States you'll hear stories of ghosts in the old plantations

Forget The Tortilla God s Message Revealed In New Christian Symbol

After 25 years of obscurity a new Christian symbol of love has emerged and is fast becoming a beloved and inspirational new gift idea As this symbol has been spotted on everything from automobile magnets to jewelry and wall crosses many people are wondering what it is and where it came from

The Astrological Sun


Continuing on from my introductory article about the Sun, Moon and Rising Sign, we'll have a closer look at the meaning of the Sun within a birth chart.

Evolving Beyond Religion


Religion to the mature adult is as dinosaurs are to a three-year-old Both are created by a maturing mind that lives in uncertainty times and fear

Listen to Your Inner Voice


Voice, both our inner and outer, is your identity. It represents you to the world. It tells people everything about who you are, how you feel about yourself and what you believe in - just as Matsugoro discovers.

Swap Your Bible For The Side Of A Bus


As the British Humanist Association announces details of its forthcoming poster campaign this article looks at why such a move should be seen as a giant leap in positivity

The Sun, Moon and Rising Sign in Astrology

World-renowned online PSYCHIC reading service providing dream interpretation, horoscopes, numerology, tarot card readings, and PSYCHIC advice in love, relationship, health, career, well-being.

Numerology Predict Your Lucky Day


Ever had one of those days you just felt lucky and got lucky At some point in our lives we experience some days when we feel lucky Days when we feel supported and in total alignment Apparently the study of numerology can help us foretell us our lucky days

Shuem Shamanism


Following a traditoin from the Near-East, a Shu'em shaman is trained in traditional healing methods and techniques of ecstasy for the purpose of healing and realisation.

Relationship Success Strategies The 12 Steps to Creating Divorce Proof Marriages

With the divorce rate rising every year we have to consciously take steps to divorce-proof our marriages Here are some tips on how you can do that

Ghosts Of The Old South


In many places that you go in the southeastern United States you'll hear stories of ghosts in the old plantations

Forget The Tortilla God s Message Revealed In New Christian Symbol

After 25 years of obscurity a new Christian symbol of love has emerged and is fast becoming a beloved and inspirational new gift idea As this symbol has been spotted on everything from automobile magnets to jewelry and wall crosses many people are wondering what it is and where it came from

The Astrological Sun


Continuing on from my introductory article about the Sun, Moon and Rising Sign, we'll have a closer look at the meaning of the Sun within a birth chart.

Evolving Beyond Religion


Religion to the mature adult is as dinosaurs are to a three-year-old Both are created by a maturing mind that lives in uncertainty times and fear

Listen to Your Inner Voice


Voice, both our inner and outer, is your identity. It represents you to the world. It tells people everything about who you are, how you feel about yourself and what you believe in - just as Matsugoro discovers.

Swap Your Bible For The Side Of A Bus


As the British Humanist Association announces details of its forthcoming poster campaign this article looks at why such a move should be seen as a giant leap in positivity

The Sun, Moon and Rising Sign in Astrology

World-renowned online psychic reading service providing dream interpretation, horoscopes, numerology, tarot card readings, and psychic advice in love, relationship, health, career, well-being.

Numerology Predict Your Lucky Day


Ever had one of those days you just felt lucky and got lucky At some point in our lives we experience some days when we feel lucky Days when we feel supported and in total alignment Apparently the study of numerology can help us foretell us our lucky days

Shuem Shamanism


Following a traditoin from the Near-East, a Shu'em shaman is trained in traditional healing methods and techniques of ecstasy for the purpose of healing and realisation.

Relationship Success Strategies The 12 Steps to Creating Divorce Proof Marriages

With the divorce rate rising every year we have to consciously take steps to divorce-proof our marriages Here are some tips on how you can do that

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Friday 4 September 2009

Hauntings At Historic Massachusetts Inn

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Arguably the most prominent historic landmark in Stockbridge, MA, the Red Lion Inn has been in existence since 1773 when Silas Pepoon first established a tavern there.

Over the course of more than two centuries, it has gone from being a smoky saloon for fomenting revolution to one of the most famous and well-regarded historic lodgings in the region. It has been through 20 proprietors and three name changes, and it even has burned to the ground and been rebuilt. It has accommodated presidents, dignitaries and many celebrities.

Turns out, it may accommodate even stranger denizens.

I first encountered rumors of a haunting at the inn a couple of years ago, through some reviews on the popular site tripadvisor.com that referred to unusual activity in room 301. The first, in August 2004, was from a man who said he felt something touching his head and tugging the bed sheet. Almost one year to the day later, a second reviewer reported several times waking up to the feeling of having their toes being pulled on, as well as the sound of footsteps and the sensation of an unseen force fluffing up the comforter.

A month later, a third review described the guest being woken all night by cover-pulling from the foot of the bed. When the man turned to look, he saw a man in a top hat and "olden day attire," who then vanished in a white mist.

This, it seems, is not the only part of the inn said to be haunted. Guests have told staff of unusual sightings in other rooms, and one former housekeeper stated there had been rumors among some of the cleaning staff going back at least a decade about the whole fourth floor being haunted. In addition to the man in the top hat, there are vague rumors about a ghostly young girl carrying flowers.

One intriguing story can be found in the current edition of the inn's "Stories," a courtesy booklet of anecdotes penned by former guests recalling their experiences staying there. In it, one Sheryl Ciccarelli recounts an incident taking place in Room 424. One night in April 2003, she awoke quite suddenly to an overwhelming feeling that someone - or something - stood over her bed. Looking at the clock as she woke her husband, she noted the time: 1:35 a.m. In the morning, they discovered that their daughter had left them a message to tell them that a rainstorm had knocked the power lines out to their house, causing a shower of sparks and a great commotion in the neighborhood. The time of her call? 1:35 a.m.

Other miscellaneous incidents have been mentioned in various other parts of the complex. The most significant involves a gentleman who asked to be relocated from his room, he said, because of the sheer number of "spirited" guests he encountered. The gentleman turned out to be celebrity medium James van Praagh.

Last year, Joseph Flammer and Diane Hill, a pair of ghost-hunters from Long Island, spent the night in room 301, bringing with them a variety of sophisticated equipment. In addition to a pervasive cold spot at the foot of the bed, they reported knocks coming from within the armoire adjacent to it. They also claim to have captured video recording an amorphous "something" sweeping across the room to bang into the camera tripod.

Intrigued, I wanted to see for myself what oddities room 301 might hold and made arrangements to rent the room. I arrived on a beautiful Sunday afternoon and quickly checked in. Room 301 is a bright, cozy little room at the southernmost end of the main building, with nothing overtly spooky about its appearance.

I immediately turned on a digital recorder and started snapping photos. I didn't expect anything terribly dramatic. Over the years I've visited more allegedly haunted places than I can count, and only a handful of times have things gotten very weird. It may be ghosts just don't like to deal with the press.

The only particularly curious thing observed during my stay involved certain electrical fluctuations. I'm not a professional "ghost-hunter" by any means, but I did happen to have an EMF detector on loan from a friend. In a nutshell, what this does is measure electromagnetic field fluctuations. Typically, these are emitted by electrical appliances, wiring and other such equipment. However, in one area of the floor between the foot of the bed and armoire, I got persistently high spikes, much higher than those closer to the TV and other electronics.

It would be difficult to completely rule out wiring or other mechanical emissions coming from under that area of the floor as a cause of these readings, but given the fact that most reports of odd phenomenon in 301 seem to involve that part of the room, it seems worth consideration.

So who or what might haunt the inn? My first thought was to look into the fire that leveled the building in 1896, but this is said to have resulted in no loss of lives. In 236 years of history, though, the inn has had many thousands of visitors and staff, and there's no real agreement on what era the alleged ghosts of the inn might hail from.

Could be there's just something in the name. In the process of scouring for data on the Stockbridge haunt, I was intrigued to find a profusion of haunted Red Lions. The 17th century Red Lion Inn of Avebury, Wiltshire, is widely held to be haunted by a former innkeeper, and the Red Lion in Gloucestershire has been said to feature the ghost of Anne Boleyn. Then there's London's Red Lion Square, where the shade of Oliver Cromwell is said to hang about, and the be-spooked Red Lion Hotel of Pontefract, Yorkshire. Back on this side of the pond, Chicago's Red Lion Pub is said to be frequented by half a dozen former patrons from various eras.

Is our Red Lion really haunted? According to Carol Cosco Baumann, director of marketing and communications, "Every now and then, we hear about a guest that has had an experience that they attribute to a ghostly presence. In the past four years, I can count the number of such instances on one hand. That said, we keep our minds open to the possibilities!"

Perhaps the best way to assuage your curiosity is to go see for yourself. I recommend room 301... just keep an eye on that strange spot at the foot of the bed.

by Joe Durwin, advocateweekly.com



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Friday 7 August 2009

The Ghosts Of Magic Mountain

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Driving to and from Southern California most of us have taken the mountain pass commonly referred to as the Grapevine. As we drive on Interstate 5 we pass through the small town of Valencia and the theme park Six Flags Magic Mountain. If you have ever had the chance to visit the park you'd know that it contains some of the most thrilling rides on the West Coast. But did you know it has it's share of paranormal activity? Three rides in general seem to be haunted and coincidentally enough all three rides have had deaths reported on them.

The first ride is the giant wooden roller coaster Colossus. In 1978, a 20-year-old woman was ejected from the Colossus ride, and fell to her death. Interestingly enough it's not the woman's ghost who is seen, but that of a young child wearing a striped shirt. He is usually seen at night running underneath the support structure underneath Colossus's tracks. Also sometimes at night the lift chain that pulls the coaster up the track can be hears running even though the ride has been shut down for the night.

The next ride that has a death associated with it is the roller coaster Revolution. In 1996, a part-time employee was killed while crossing the tracks of the ride. She was struck by a train full of park visitors as it returned to the station; both passengers and those waiting in line for the ride saw the victim fly into an area beneath the coaster and she was pronounced dead at the scene from major injuries. It's rumored that on a certain part of the ride (assuming the part where the worker is killed) you can sometimes hear the woman screaming, as if her death is being replayed over and over.

The final ride to have a death associated with it is the mega coaster Goliath. In June of 2001 a 28 year old woman died of a brain aneurysm while on the ride. At night, after the park closes is when the activity is supposed to occur. The security office will get a call from the the ride. When answered there is nothing but static on the other end. A group of guards investigated once but when they got to the ride there was no one around. They did report of an uneasy feeling and quickly left.

Ghostly encounters aren't the only strange thing that is going on at Magic Magic. A UFO was seen over Santa Clarita and was reportedly seen from one of the tower rides at the park. The type of sighting is unknown as I was unable to find the actual report, just mention of the sighting.

So next time you take a trip to Magic Mountain, don't go for just the rides. Check out some of the legends this place has. After all the park has been around for over 40 years and is bound to have some secrets.



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Sunday 26 July 2009

Police Reveal Ghost Ufo And Fairy Phone Reports

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A police force has revealed a catalogue of more than 150 supernatural and paranormal cases which have been reported to them in recent years.

Details of investigations involving ghosts, UFO's, aliens and fairies were released by Devon and Cornwall Police after a Freedom of Information request. In some examples people have called the police force to deal with spooks in their houses, or even to a field infested with fairies. However, most of the paranormal reports revolve around UFO sighting, and peaked in 1996 when a variety of strangely shaped spaceships were spotted.

In odd news the 1996 peak also coincided with the release of the movie Independence Day and the popularity of the X Files on TV. Other odd examples reported to Devon and Cornwall Police include someone who said they had encounters abusive aliens in a field and another who claimed to be one.

Sunday 19 July 2009

John Zaffis Returns For 2nd Season Of Haunted Collector

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Eminent paranormal collector John Zaffis returns for a second season in Syfy's popular series Haunted Collector on Wednesday, June 6th at 9PM (ET/PT). Zaffis and his team of investigators respond to SOS calls from around the country by individuals and businesses who've been terrorized by items that have been taken over by paranormal spirits and/or energy.

Through careful research, Zaffis works with the owner to find the best solution to the ghostly problem, either returning the item, burying it on site or bringing it to his paranormal museum in Stratford, Connecticut. There, Zaffis ensures they are specially stored to keep their powers at bay. Zaffis has also buried certain items in the foundation of the museum to neutralize the negative energy that can emanate from these haunted objects.

On the season premiere of "Haunted Collector", Jason Gates and Jesslyn Brown join the team as new investigators, heading to Warsaw, Kentucky, where two steamboats crashed in a fiery collision which killed more than 60 people in 1868. A woman whose home is near the site says that her house has suffered hauntings. During the night investigation, Zaffis's team captures startling footage.

Next, "Haunted Collector" travels to Huron, Ohio, where an abandoned grain silo is scheduled to be destroyed in 48 hours, sending the team on a race against the clock to identify and remove any potentially dangerous energy. The crew preparing the demolition has experienced apparitions walking by, objects moving and manholes opening and closing by themselves. - "Haunted Collector" on Syfy

Interview: Click here - Listen to John Zaffis on 'Beyond The Edge Radio'

John Zaffis' Museum of the Paranormal


Paranormal Research Society of New England

John Zaffis has over thirty-six years of experience studying and investigating the paranormal. He has had the opportunity to work for and with his aunt and uncle, Ed and Lorraine Warren. This sent John beyond looking for ghosts and hauntings and into studying demonology under the Warrens. This led into John's involvement with cases of possession and exorcism and working with prominent exorcists in this field. Roman Catholic priests, monks, Buddhists, rabbis and ministers. John has assisted and worked with well-known exorcists Bishop Robert McKenna, Malachi Martin and the Rev. Jun.

Shadows of the Dark


His research has taken him throughout the United States, Canada, England and Scotland covering several thousands of cases. Through hands on investigating with other investigators and clergy, he has obtained a great deal of knowledge and understanding of the paranormal and is considered one of the foremost authorities in the field today. For more information on John, visit his website www.johnzaffis.com or check out the second season of the hit show "Haunted Collector" on the Syfy Channel. Check local listings for times and dates.

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Tuesday 7 July 2009

6 Exciting Varieties Of Ghosts

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We have found the solutions to several of life's mysteries, except that of death. The only evidence of life after death is ghosts. However, there is nothing to prove that ghosts are real and not the products of human imagination.

In spite of the fact that ghostly appearances have been spotted and recorded for centuries, the existence of ghosts hasn't been proven once and for all either by science or by any other branch of study. Although theories are in abundance, the concrete evidence required to prove these theories is lacking. Some people firmly dismiss the idea of ghosts as fantastic, unreal, and unbelievable. Some people, however, not only believe in ghosts, but also have classified them into a number of categories.

Here are some of the most popular types of ghosts.

1. TRADITIONAL

Traditional ghosts are those apparitions that interact with the living for a variety of reasons. They hide things, terrify unsuspecting people, hurl objects, or beg for assistance. They are souls of people who cannot move on owing to some unfinished work. They might be souls of people who died suddenly in unfortunate circumstances. They seek the help of human beings to solve their problems, so that they can leave the earth for higher realms. These spirits are intelligent beings, who are not only aware of their surroundings, but also of the fact that they are dead.

2. CRISIS G HOSTS

These spirits put in a sudden appearance to warn you of some impending danger. While some of them are solid in appearance, others are transparent.

3. ANNIVERSARY GHOSTS

These spooks appear on the day they died or met with some other unfortunate accident. You can spot them in ancient, haunted houses and castles. Most of them feature in some legend woven around a tragedy that took place hundreds of years ago.

4. MESSENGERS

Banshees come under this category. They suddenly appear to inform the family about the death of someone else in the family.

5. POLTERGEISTS

These are mischievous ghosts who create odd sounds and play all sorts of pranks on unsuspecting members of the family. Usually, they make use of troubled teenagers to play their pranks.

6. SPECULATIONS

Speculations are the souls of people who have passed away from earthly life. They resemble orbs, appear on several occasions, and are separate life forms that are very difficult to see owing to the fine energy tissues they are made of. There is a large body of writings on ghosts, yet there is nothing that can prove that ghosts are real. Scientists, skeptics, and rationalists still claim that ghosts are the products of human imagination blended with the emotion of fear.

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