New Worlds of Body, Mind & Spirit Since 1901
When those interested in the paranormal see my name, they usually associate it with the investigation of UFOs. This is most likely because my investigations into the UFO experience have gained considerable attention (in not only the United States but also in a number of other countries) and my book, Night Siege: The Hudson Valley UFO Sightings, was coauthored by the Dean of UFOlogy, the late Dr. J. Allen Hynek, and the late Bob Pratt, a veteran UFO researcher. However, over my thirty plus years of investigating the unknown I have accumulated a great number of cases concerning the paranormal that were never published or discussed with the media. Also, I have witnessed UFOs and other types ...
On the morning of March 26, 1997, San Diego police were called to a rented mansion in the upscale community of Rancho Santa Fe, California. There they discovered the bodies of 39 members of the Heaven's Gate cult who had each apparently taken their own lives in an act of mass suicide. Why? Because they had been convinced by their leader that by doing so, their souls could hitch a ride on a spaceship they believed was hiding in the tale of the Comet Hale-Bopp, which would then spirit them away to an extraterrestrial heaven. In November 18, 1978, 918 men, women, and children took their lives at the behest of "Reverend" Jim Jones and his henchmen in the jungles of Guyana, all in an effort ...
You lie on the operating table and suddenly you feel yourself floating away from your body. You experience a moment of confusion, but there is no fear. In fact, a strange sense of calm washes over you as the weight of the mortal world slips away and you drift up and up and up. Below, you see your body and the people crowding around you. They seem panicked, and you want to assure them that you're okay, but you feel called elsewhere. The operating room—and your body—grows distant as your perception shifts. You are in an entirely different place. There are shapes, but everything is indistinct, cloaked in shadow. And then you perceive a brilliant white light some distance away. ...
Ghost hunting has become a popular activity in many locations throughout the United States and Europe. In response, it is not uncommon to find ghost-hunting organizations being formed, especially in and around towns of historical significance. Finding an Existing GroupTo find a ghost-hunting or paranormal group, you may only have to call your local library. You can also do an online search for groups in your area…Local Unitarian Universalist churches may be another good source of information. Even if the church does not hold meetings of this type, church officials may point you to one. Many community bookstores, colleges, and universities also host ghost groups, or even classes on ...
