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By Stephen Wagner, About.com Guide to Paranormal Phenomena

THE LATEST LINKS:
Isle of the Dead, Vampire Voices, Demonology

Thursday December 17, 2009
Crete
Photo: Frontier Magazine
Some interesting links I've found this week:
  • Crete: The Egyptian Island of the Dead? - Crete has been the home to an enigmatic civilisation for more than 3,000 years. Could it be that the island, however, was an Egyptian colony, with care for the dead their primary occupation?
  • Voices of the Vampire Community - This site aims to develop friendly relations among various covens, organizations and individual leaders of the vampire community, and to encourage cooperation in solving community related problems.
  • Religious Demonology - A web resource about demons from a Roman Catholic demonologist's perspective, including warnings about getting involved in demonology, cautionary information about separating the mundane from the spiritual, basic self-help advice, and referral information for private consultation.
  • All New Links

PARANORMAL NEWS:
Accident Ghost, Moon Life, Werewolf Effect

Tuesday December 15, 2009
Cursed Road ghost
Photo: CHV
Top story: Accident photo seems to show ghost of one of the victims
Plus:
• Indian scientists detect signs of life on Moon
• Hospital study shows full moons werewolf effect
• Angelina Jolie wants to communicate with dead mother
• Does death exist? New theory says "no"
• Horror film professionals investigate the paranormal
• More Democrats than Republicans believe in ghosts
• Monsters and the government: Big cats
• Investigating the eerie at historic Hayward mansions
• Encounters with gigantic orangutans
• Adventures in Ghost Hunting - at home!
... more Paranormal News

Haunted Christmas

Tuesday December 15, 2009
Haunted Christmas
Illustration: John Leech
Christmas and paranormal phenomena have long had a close relationship. From the many miracles said to surround the birth of Jesus to the traditions of Dickens' ghosts in A Christmas Carol, it seems a time of year when the supernatural is possible. Following is a selection of stories of encounters with ghosts and other strange phenomena at Christmas time - including sightings of Santa Claus himself! What do you believe? Check out these true stories.

Snarling Werewolf

Monday December 14, 2009
"Just as we were passing by the Air Force base heading South, we came across a snarling wolf-like creature at 60 mph," reports Andy. "After a frozen moment of the scariest face I have ever seen in the lights, a thud in real time brought us back to our senses and we pulled over. Still writhing in pain in the middle of the rode, what had been eating a big pile of guts looked like a giant wolf that had queer human-like features...." Read the rest of Andy's strange encounter.

PARANORMAL NEWS:
Bigfoot Bones, Queen Mary Ghost, Psychics

Saturday December 12, 2009
Queen Mary ghost
Photo: Chris Morrow
Top story: We know where to find Bigfoot bones, says expert
Plus:
• Ghost sighting, photo on the Queen Mary
• This is how the mysterious giant spiral happened
• Nature conservation unable to identify mysterious creatures
• Many Americans believe in reincarnation, ghosts, astrology
• Sigourney Weaver gives up the ghost on Ghostbusters 3
• Interview with a Psychic
• "Ghosts Attack" game comes to iPhone
• Psychic shares her vision after life of hearing dead
• Clairvoyant: A psychic retail experience
• Did Nostradamus predict World War III for 2010?
... more Paranormal News

The Secrets of Coral Castle

Friday December 11, 2009
Coral Castle
Coral Castle
Coral Castle in Homestead, Florida, is one of the most amazing structures ever built. In terms of accomplishment, it's been compared to Stonehenge, ancient Greek temples, and even the great pyramids of Egypt. It is amazing - some even say miraculous - because it was quarried, fashioned, transported, and constructed by one man: Edward Leedskalnin, a 5-ft. tall, 100-lb. Latvian immigrant. Did this Latvian immigrant rediscover the secrets to the building of the pyramids... of levitation... of anti-gravity? His amazing "castle" may hold clues to long-lost powers. Read more.

Basement Apparition

Friday December 11, 2009
Basement Apparition
Photo: Tim McHenry
Paranormal investigator Tim McHenry was contacted by friends who reported a range of paranormal activity in their house. "Activity includes disembodied voices, blankets yanked off her kids' beds, footsteps, doors slamming shut, full-body apparitions and shadow figures," says Tim. "The phenomena was also witnessed by friends as well as her whole family for a span of about a year or so. I instructed her to take pictures throughout the house and said I would be there the next night." The photo here is one result. See it in the Gallery.

THE LATEST LINKS:
Haunted Comics, Psychic Limitations, Thoughtography

Thursday December 10, 2009
Haunted
Illustration: Joshua Smeaton
Some interesting links I've found this week:
• Haunted - Joshua Smeaton's comics/graphic novels follow the adventures of a group of teens as they explore various haunted locations. Several issues are available online for free.
• Do Psychics Know Everything? - The Limitations of Psychic Abilities - Some people seem to think that being psychic means being all knowing and omniscient about other people. Actually, this is a common misconception.
• Psychic Photography - Japanese psychologist Tomobichi Fukurai coined the term "thoughtography" to describe the psychic project­ion of images directly onto film. Here's a look at this fascinating psychic possibility, including Ted Serios.
• All New Links

PARANORMAL NEWS:
Little Psychic, Spirit Photo, Bigfoot Sightings

Tuesday December 8, 2009
Lancashire pub spirit
Photo: David Finch
Top story: Whatever happened to little Jackie Merkle, psychic?
Plus:
• Lancashire pub spirit photo undergoes analysis
• San Antonio couple calls 911 after Bigfoot sighting
• Michigan Bigfoot sightings on the rise
• The true meaning of 2012
• Psychic helped find lost dog
• Tricking us softly with her song: going Oprah
• If I never see Bigfoot, does he not exist?
• Did human X-ray Anita Ikonen really fail?
... more Paranormal News

10 Great Holiday Gifts for Fans of the Paranormal

Monday December 7, 2009
Looking for holiday gifts with a decidedly paranormal twist? Here are some suggestions for friends and family -- or perhaps a treat for yourself. You'll find items in a wide price range to suit any budget, and for just about any age. Shop now so you'll get the goods in time for the holidays. Take a look at these ideas.
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