Properties can be haunted should the individual that passed away be associated with the location whilst still wanting to remain there following death.  The historical past associated with distressing situations supports fragmented spirits trapped inside the area. Land will retain the the historical past present within it. This is typically referred to as an imprint. These kinds of imprints tend to be powerful, animated behaviors. Often you will hear people discussing ‘imprints’ within famous battle fields and often, American native Indian burial plots.

How might you find out if your property is haunted?

Typically the symptoms are unusual noises to the difficult to explain scary sensation you feel within a specific area.

Lets look at the top 5 signs you home maybe haunted to better understand whether your home is actually haunted.

1. How often do the ‘events’ take place and are they consistent or irregular?

2. Have you considered all outside influences?

3. Are the ‘events’ occurring near to or a distance from electrical appliances?

4. If items are ‘moving’ around the home are you confident there are no other explanations?

5. Is the structure and integrity of your home intact?

The fact is that home hauntings are all different and in most cases rationale explanations can be attributed to external influences. This coupled with the heightened human mind can result in many instances of ‘the weird’ becoming something which can be explained.

When you have ruled out all rational explanations (with a clear mind) you are left with the potential your home is haunted.

What to do if you Think your Home is Haunted

The first and most important element to remember is that in virtually all genuine cases of hauntings direct harm caused to human occupants of the property is never prevalent. You are more likely to come to some harm crossing the street than harm being caused to you by a malevolent spirit. In fact the harm is generally caused by the human mind getting itself into such a state of disarray we cause our own problems.

That is not to detract from the fright, scary and anxiousness which a genuine haunting can cause of course. Having investigated a number of genuine cases here in the UK I can vouch for the fact that even for a seasoned investigator, the invisible forces can be extremely frightening. That said, I have never experienced any harm in all my years of paranormal investigations.

So, what can you do? If you have satisfied yourself that the above 5 point checklist is not responsible for the events occurring in your home you next step is to call in the experts. Paranormal investigators (good ones) can help better understand the origins of the haunting. Whether that be a rationale explanation that you may have overlooked or confirmation that you are in fact experiencing something paranormal. On many occasions, the fact you have a second opinion  and confirmation it is not just you can help immensely.

Good quality paranormal investigators can also help calm the house or property and begin to formulate a plan in order to return the house back to you using techniques which are proven to work on a spiritual level. Having extensive experience in residential home hauntings I can often bring help and closure to these cases. I am more than happy to help so if you are experiencing something in your home then please do drop me a line and we can look to explore it further – remember you are not alone and help is available. We also operate a thread in our forum which caters for people whom wish to seek help with residential hauntings, so please drop by the UK Area 51 Forum to learn more.

The Origins of the Ouija Board

The first iterations of spirit writing were recorded as far back as 1100 AD in China but it wasn’t until 1890 when Elijah Bond first commercialized the concept. It was extensively used in Victorian times when spiritual parlor tricks were rife.

Ouija Warnings

Having used a talking board on many occasions I can tell you that you want to be prepared for what you may witness. Many people are (rightfully) frightened of using such methods to contact the dead and I personally would not recommend it. Why? In many cases creating an ‘open channel’ to the dead can be a dangerous pastime since you rarely are talking to the deceased person you intended. It is advisable to ensure you have an experienced participant at the board with you at all times. Someone whom knows the impact and can react accordingly should anything ‘untoward’ take place.

With the warnings out of the way, lets learn how to use a Ouija Board.

One of the most important aspects of setting up the Ouija board is to ensure that you are able to sit comfortably. This is because you will want all the board participants to be able to place their finger upon the planchette without using any force. The best location to cite the board is at a table where everyone will be comfortable for extended periods.

It is not necessary to turn down lights or light candles. This is simply for atmosphere. If you want to do this properly the environment should be the last thing on your mind.

Allow everyone present to sit comfortably at the table, place the planchette into the middle of the board and position any single finger upon the planchette. They key here is to simply ‘touch’ the planchette with your finger and not to depress upon it.

Your first question to the Ouija Board should be;

“We welcome non malevolent spirits to come forward and communicate with us”

Followed by;

“There is no gateway open for malevolent spirits”

You are now free to ask any questions you wish. I would advise you to keep them simple at first.

Once contact has been established you will begin to feel the planchette moving across the board. Simply record which letters, numbers or symbols the planchette falls upon and await the message to come through.

Do take the Ouija Board seriously – it is not a toy board and if not treated with the respect it deserves you could end up with much, much more than you anticipated….good luck!

In a far more contemporary fable seen in the Scriptures of Delphi , Artemis calls for pity over adolescent hunter that is doomed by means of Apollo to reside simply by the illumination of the moon and offered him unnatural hunting capabilities in return for loyalty to her only. This is often believed to have been the source of the principal vampire.

Want to talk to other like mind Vampires? Check out our new Vampire Forum!

All through the Eighteenth century a lot of people thought that vampires were genuine and they existed amongst them. High lawmakers and representatives took part in the vampire hunts, and they also had persons dug up which they believed to be vampires. They then would burn the bodies and sometimes put the ashes in the waterway or spread them in the breeze to make certain the vampire didn’t return.

Even more misguided beliefs of vampires originates from a mixture off a couple of illnesses which were diagnosed primarily within transulvania, home of the vampire. The actual illnesses are unquestionably rabies and Porphyria, that would together result in the particular ‘symptoms’ that they are a vampire.

So Are Vampires Real?

Typically the vampires in modern-day publications, films as well as in the media are extremely complex beings. Based on the main mythology, each and every vampire was at one time a person, who, following getting attacked by a vampire, perished and rose from the grave being a beast. Vampires desire the blood of the living, to who they seek out during the night time. Each uses their “classic” fangs to puncture their particular victims’ necks. Most people are persuaded they are really in fact true to life vampires which manifests itself in a clinical condition.

Clinical Vampirism

Clinical Vampirism is actually a mental health symptom in that there exists a fixation upon blood and the misconception of really being a vampire. Typically the fascination to our blood is largely sexual in design and may even be coupled with the concept its ingestion delivers specific strengths. Clinical vampirism is shown to appear through dreams involved with blood and erotic enjoyment, commonly brought on through a number of accounts of childhood contact with blood, that the affected person found appealing.

Recognized mental health expert and writer Richard Noll suggested the definition of Renfield’s Affliction based upon Dracula’s insect ingesting thrall, to displace that of health-related vampirism. Employed temporarily and alternately with ‘clinical vampirism’, it is no more accepted as a diagnostic phrase by the Us Psychiatric Organization.

The Christianity Link to Vampirism

Without having Christianity, the vampire fable could possibly have perished. The depraved characteristics of vampirism shuns it as taboo by Religious doctrine. The writers analyze the fact that church employed irrational belief to perpetuate the vampire fantasy as a type of control. The very idea of vampirism is built around a number of diverse paradigms, in particular of females, kept by contemporary society in the past.

Do Vampires Exist?

True or fiction there is little factual evidence to substantiate it. Our earlier vampire post in 2009 sheds some light upon what was thought several centuries ago but the reality is we are no further down the road in terms of hard evidence to support the fact that vampires live amongst us – unless you know differently of course…..! (lets us know below)

What are Skyfish or Rods?

With the advances over the past 15-20 years in digital equipment we are now beginning to uncover more information around the rod phenomenon. This is particularly true when considering the advances in slow motion, high definition pictures which are able to show extreme detail at very low speeds. This is generally where the Rods first came to view through digital photography methods. But what are they?

Have you seen something weird? others have – check out our new weird stuff forum to see what others are seeing!

Before we look in more detail around answers lets first have a quick look at a couple of videos to actually see some of these flying objects;

The Sky Fish or Rod Phenomenon

While shooting some stock, I discovered what could be a sky fish or “rod” in one of my clips. There is plenty of evidence that it’s not a bird, bug or “other thing”. Filmed by accident during a lightning and thunder micro burst. For more of my “stuff”…

Re: Skyfish – Flying rods ufo

Skyfish/flying rods(UFO) in Philippine cave 2008. unidentified mysterious white flying creature called flying rods/skyfish towards the camera. (Unintended Video Recording) Intended for picture taking. Date taken: 03/20/2008. real event Day of Jesus Ch…

There is great speculation around whether these objects darting through our atmosphere are ‘earthly’ in origin. Personally, I think that we have only just begun to identify them more than we have ever had chance before. We are far from identifying their source. What many need to remember is there continue to be many, many aspects of our planet which our technology is not currently equipped to identify. Just like Rods have evaded us until recently I am confident there are more entities residing on our planet which we simply have not seen yet.

Looking closely at the Rods though you are left with many questions. One thing is true however is that we know they travel at extreme velocity which indicates they had evolved this way as a result of avoiding detection and/or prey. This of course is assuming they originate from planet Earth. It may well be they are a remnant of prehistoric times. One thing is for sure though, as technology progresses we will continue to see more and hopefully compelling evidence with which to understand these strange flying rods better.

Would love to hear your views on what you think these flying things are! insects? alien beings?

The storm was downgraded from a hurricane and continued to move north. Its speed of movement in this direction was about 11 kilometres per hour and experts were expecting it to move inland and continue to get weaker. Some people prepared for the storm, others were not too worried and played some partypoker or read books. When the storm hit Cozumel, there was flooding in some neighbourhoods due to torrential rains. This is an area that is very popular with tourists, and they had to be careful.

Around 10,000 tourists had left the area in the run-up to Rina’s approach, and while some remained, most stayed away from the beaches. In Cancun, 22 hotels shut their doors, which in turn forced around 600 tourists to take refuge in temporary storm shelters. Residents bought in extra food incase the storm was really bad, and some put up shutters to protect their homes. However, the storm did not hit as hard as expected, with damage being less than had been feared. Schools were still closed along the coast and on Cozumel as a sensible precaution and it seems that the area will make it through.

These dead birds falling from the sky had experienced ‘something’ late new years eve 2010 and fell to their deaths over a one mile area of Beebe, Arkansas. A preliminary aerial analysis showed no other dead birds in or around the Arkansas area. Many thoerists are suggesting that dead birds falling from the sky on news years is an indicator of imminent apocalypse and to further this suggestion something even more sinister occured in this very same town.

Not only affected with thousands of dead birds falling from the sky, Arkansas also suffered a massive currently unknown episode whereby thousands of a certain species of fish where washed up in the Arkansas river a few days before the bird masacre. Locals believe the death of this amount of fish is related to water contamination from nearby factories rather than anything sinister.

Experts believe (here is a good National Geoprahic explaination of Dead Birds falling from the Sky) that the reasons for dead birds falling from the sky is nothing more than panic and alarm caused to the birds from fireworks and fell to their deaths as a result of this trauma.

As a result of this stress, the red-winged blackbirds birds became disorientated and expired from over exertion. Studies of the birds subsequently showed healthy organ function although it was identified that many had unexplained blood clots.Several stories suggest the birds suffered from blunt force trauma however, given these are birds we are talking about, falling from the skies when stressed with over exertion you would expect to see this type of injury as a result of the final fall.

It is worth putting these reports into context given this types of bird deaths occur many times across the globe each year.For example, Jan 2007 saw Australian birds suffer a similar fate which incidentally took place at the end of the 07 meaning a very similar period.

As for my thoughts, I understand that muslims believe that birds are a sign of prosperity, freedom, carefree and therefore dead birds falling from the sky is a bad omen.? It signals the end of freedom and prosperity.

Many conspirocy thoerists are suggesting that the govenment has a part to play in this tradgedy. I have heard stories around weapons tests to name but a few.

There is even suggestion that bio-weapons are being tested over the skies of Arkansas through the release of thousands of insects exposed to a yellow fever virus in an attempt to see how affective the insects are at transporting the virus. Further, following these tests officials disguised as public health workers were said to be walking the local streets to understand what effect if any, these tests have had upon the populas.

One final thought on dead birds falling from the sky over Arkansas, I have yet to hear anything about ‘Chem’ trails which are omited by aircraft given I understand that a higher than average amount of trails were seen in Beebe, new years eve 2010 in Arkansas…..what do you think?

Sumerian aliens

Ancient Astronauts?

Elementary to everything in connection with Sumerian’s are their particular gods and goddesses, which as a collection they referred to as the Anunnaki. The Annunaki subsequently directed them to proceeded to begin mining as well as collecting the earth’s precious resources and very soon made a decision to customize the ancient human forms they discovered merging their own individual body’s genes with them to create the present day man.

Evidence of Sumerian Aliens

Probably the most remarkable remaining literary works of the Sumerian’s are their legendary verses documented on clay-based tablets regarding the vocation and breakthrough discoveries of a renowned emperor referred to as Gilgamesh.

Ziggurat Pyramids

One can find pyramid like constructions known as? ziggurat’s, that had been created as a result of the Sumerian’s.? These very same Sumerian aliens it is also understood helped? inspire the Egyptians hence the pyramind connection.The ziggurat’s are made with sides climbing towards a temple top, that includes a number of platforms, each individual side decreasing in dimensions achieving approximately three hundred ft.

Sumerian Alien Writing Tablet

Most of the literary works includes references to common myths, hymns, along with incantations.? They created a legislation, backed up by a sophisticated political and financial institution and their engineering accomplishments included wheeled vehicles as well as pottery wheels, in addition to such design characteristics as columns, vaults, and domes.

The beginnings of the Sumerian’s is in fact a mystery.? The things that are understood is they were definitely non-Semitic meaning they did not derive from the region that they happen to be recognized.? This reveals a number of issues with regard to archaeologists for example just where were the pre-Sumerian civilizations evident in the community in the event the Sumerian’s may be immigrants.

The Sumerian’s created walled towns and cities as well as designed the first acknowledged writing referred to as? cuneiform , whereby? ‘scribes’ also known as ‘record keepers’ etched designs on top of damp clay tablets which were subsequently dried out.? The Sumerian number structure took it’s origin from the number twelve, which is why we now have 60 minute hrs, 24 hour days, 12 month yrs, not to mention three hundred and sixty degree circles.? Although refered to in many circles as Sumarian Aliens they clearly were ahead of their time and in cases such as these are often therefore refered to as ‘aliens’ but the evidence does not suggest this – or does it?

Leave your views and lets debate it!

The average advancing speed of a tornado is around 30mph however this can vary
significantly from an almost motionless speed to acceleration of up to 70mph in addition to rotating winds in excess of 250mph. If these forces of nature were not enough, a strong Tornados can also accompany tropical storms and hurricanes as they begin to move onto land.

So what causes Tornados?

Tornados are caused by cold and warm air joining together violently including fronts, lows, highs, and prevailing wind patterns. The arch nemesis of the Tornado, the Supercell often forms from a regular thunderstorm, although can be generated independently. Supercells in contrast typically produce substantial amounts of rain, severe winds,
enormous air downdrafts, hail, as well as tornadoes themselves.

Tornado Watches

Tornado Watches and their immediate alerts signify that there is a potential of tornadoes forming in the local area. Individuals within a particular watch area when notified of a tornado should be ready to react quickly should a warning be issued or if they believe that a tornado is approaching. In most countries where tornados and
hurricanes are prevalent National Weather Services typically issue tornado
watches/alerts whenever tornadoes are possible within the local vicinity. Being prepared for these alerts is crucial and it is recommended that individuals whom reside in high risk areas should review their disaster plans to include the safety and location of family members, access to radio or televisions well before any alerts are issued.

Hurricanes

Under typically circumstances, ocean water needs to achieve a temperature above 79 degrees for a hurricane to form, as a consequence, Hurricanes generally develop during the late summer months into the early fall when atmospheric and water temperature conditions are at their optimal. Hurricanes and tropical storms can also help develop
microburst’s, and storm surges which is effectively a rapid rise in water levels which is generated from the winds pushing the water inland. These and storm surges which impact coastal regions, cause extensive damage from heavy rainfall. Although
immensely powerful a beautiful sight is the tranquil centre of a hurricane named the eye, this is one of the most
recognisable aspects of these storms being a very distinctive picture within the many satellite images taken during the storm seasons.

Storm Categories

• Category Five – sustained winds of 156mph +
• Category Four – sustained winds from 131 to 155mph
• Category Three – sustained winds of up to 111?130mph
• Category Two – sustained winds of up to 96?110mph
• Category One – sustained winds of up to 74?95mph

So, please sit back, and enjoy what 2010 has to offer us.

UFO Video Spiral Lights Over Norway 2010

Moscow Disc Shaped UFO in Clouds Video

‘Rod’ UFO Filmed in Yorskhire UK

Some interesting what appears to be real ghost video footage whom some believe to be that of Michael Jacksons ghost caught on tape. Taken by CNN in his Neverland Ranch. Certainly some good footage of some form of shadow crossing the camera line although I have seen many of these before and can be caused by double exposure although that said, you would expect CNN to have some of the best equipment to ensure this does not occur.

CNN have subsequently advised they believe the shadow to be that of one of thier crew walking past a lighting rig – you be the judge, real or not?