From: To: Subject: [IGHS] Newsletter, July 25, 2004 Reno, Nevada Date: Sunday, July 25, 2004 2:02 PM ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Remove Link To Unsubscribe from Newsletter: Click on Reply To or send email to ighs-unsubscribe@yahoogroups.com for an automatic removal from this newsletter. Mission Statement: The Ghostweb is the official Web Site of the International Ghost Hunters Society. Membership in the IGHS is always FREE. The IGHS is an international society dedicated and committed to the research, documentation, education, and investigation of ghostly phenomena recorded through EVP, digital, film and video photography. The IGHS is a society of ghost believers, ghost hunters, and ghost researchers with over 14,000 members in 87 countries worldwide. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ International Ghost Hunters Society Newsletter July 25, 2004 from Reno, Nevada Dr. Dave’s Notes: As we draw near to the first Friday in August, we are again looking for EVP wav files that we can share with Jeff Rense radio listeners. If you have some EVP send it to us now at this address. Please attach the file to an email with a short message about where you recorded the EVP segment. These past few days have been excellent for conducting ghost investigations, the solar storm conditions are peak for the maximum geomagnetic fields. We are also scheduled for some more M Class x-rays to hit the earth in the next few days to extend the solar storm alert. Samuel Taylor Coleridge said in his poem, The Rime of the Ancient Mariner: “Water, water, every where, And all the boards did shrink; Water, water, every where, Nor any drop to drink.” I would like to mimic his poem, dedicated to some new and untrained ghost hunters by saying, Orbs, orbs, every where, But not a ghost is found; Orbs, orbs, every where, Only dust abounds. I am suggesting that not all orbs are ghosts. The summer time is great for vacations and outdoor camping trips, but remember, orbs captured with your digital camera will generally be airborne dust or pollen particles. These natural environmental orbs are common anywhere in the world. Walking across grass and snapping a photo, or walking on a dirt path or road will stir up dust and pollen particles. Any place where dust particles, airborne tree, or grass pollen can reside can be dislodged by air currents or by someone walking by, stirring them up. I get half a dozen emails a week from visitors who write asking for frantic help. They all have captured orbs, generally outdoors, and they see faces in the orbs when they blow up the orbs with a photo editing program. Some even see letters or words within the orbs. I smile and write back and explain that faces only appear in dust or pollen environmental orbs and never in ghost or paranormal orbs. The nature of dust particles resembles small asteroids, with peaks, hills, and canyons. When these microscopic landscapes are enlarged faces suddenly appear. The peaks becomes the eyes and the canyons become the nose or the mouth, much in the same way we can gaze into the sky and create shapes and faces out of the clouds or see a man in the moon. I wonder why in this day and age of high technology where so much is posted on web sites that the myth remains that all orbs are ghosts. Common sense should kick in at some time or another and suggest that the dust we see in the air translates into orbs with a digital camera. I fear our society is losing the ability to use common sense and is responding more like sheep running toward the edge of the cliff. For you city folks, sheep are mentally challenged animals that will follow the sheep ahead of them even over a cliff. We learned from the report on 9/11 that almost all the facts we thought we knew surrounding the terrorist attack on the Twin Towers were simply the myths that everyone believed. Myths created to fill gaps caused by a lack of knowledge. We heard stories and accepted them as truth, but in fact, they were not true. We thought we knew what took place, only to find from the 9/11 report that the truth was hidden from us. Today, the myths surrounding dust orbs are caused by a lack of knowledge. People fail to use their gray cells and thereby jump to conclusions not based on facts. Yes, some orbs are ghosts, but the vast majority that people capture with their digital cameras, are just environmental orbs, as in dust and pollen. Nothing supernatural. I would suggest that orbs are the infectious disease that afflicts so many radio hosts who now claim to be paranormal authorities, or the recent famous medium who see these dust orbs as angels. I just hope that a person who practices a non-Christian religion does not write and ask me how to remove the angels from her home after taking a digital snapshot and seeing it full of dust orbs! I know that members of the IGHS are not caught up with this epidemic of orbology that resembles the symptoms of deer fever or gold fever. This is where our minds become highly agitated, as we think we have found the mother load and we forget about common sense. Happy trails. Dr. Sharon’s Notes: “The most beautiful thing we can experience is the mysterious. It is the source of all true art and science.” Albert Einstein made this statement during his lifetime and it is as true now as it has been throughout history. We live in a modern society because of the curiosity, courage, and determination of those who have gone before us who wanted to know more. There seems to be a lot of questions about orbs these days, especially the orbs that show up in digital photography. Along with the question of orbs comes the question of angels. In doing a bit of research on angels, I have found some information written by Sherry Hanson Steiger in her book Face to Face With the Unknown. I hope that you will not only find this interesting material, but that you will begin to see the similarity between angels and guardian spirits, or ghosts as we commonly call them. Angels have been seen as beings in long white gowns, or robes that are usually flowing. They usually have silver, blonde, or white hair and appear in bright light. They glide or float appearing quickly and vanishing in the blink of an eye. Angels can be seen or heard (telepathy), felt as a presence, or seen in dreams. They give comfort and understanding about life situations and death as transcendence, a transition not to be feared. They come as advisors yet most people who report seeing an angel does not report seeing full wings or halos associated with them. In the western religions, angels have been accepted throughout history as mediators between God and man. The Muslim texts talk of two angels guarding every human. One guards on the day shift one on the night shift, but both keep records of good and bad behavior for Judgment Day. The Qu’ran says that upon death, an attending angel asks what good deeds the person has done in their lifetime. The Bible talks of angels as being; Sons of God, Mediators, and Holy Watchers. Angels can appear to people in dreams or visions, can be felt as a presence, or seen as a mist, as haze, a cloud, or pillar of fire. Angels most often appear surrounded by a bright, white light or manifest as a ball of light (orb) or light being. At times, they are mistaken for living, human beings, as they are solid in form. Angels have reportedly knocked on doors, dined at a table, or performed acts as a living person would. Beings whom the local people called angels have saved entire cities and yet they allegedly have “destroyed cities and annihilated entire armies.” (Steiger, pg139). As reports of ghosts have increased, so have reports of angelic activity. The religious view would suggest they are concerned about human behavior and activity, the abuse against one another and the destruction of our environment. The non religious view would suggest that we are talking more openly about ghosts that have always been with us. Today, there still is no evidence of the existence of angels, no scientific documentation exist to confirm the existence of angels, as there has been with ghosts. Is there a similarity between what we call angels and the existence of guardian spirits or ghosts? Take away the religious association and what do we have? Opinions on the existence of ghosts differ tremendously from person to person. Researchers do believe that ghosts are real or at least that the phenomenon is real. Research has been limited and with the onset of fake spirit photography, fraudulent séances, and trickery, the spiritualist movement in the 1800’s dissolved leaving a bad taste in the mouths of serious researchers. Today, the subject is an open topic for discussion though there are still charlatans and fakers trying to impress the world with more modern technological trickery. The physical effects of poltergeist (noisy ghost) activity, after years of study, are in most cases, suggestive of psychokinetic energy produced and projected by troubled adolescents, and not the noisy ghosts. This is an old myth that like a bad penny keeps appearing as an explanation. Some researchers accept ghosts as disembodied spirits while others look for psychological explanations to paranormal activity. When ghosts are present, the physical effects can be; moving objects, odors, sounds coming from nowhere and even electrical manipulations, interruption or failure. These kinds of events do not conform to our physical laws. In some eastern religions accept orbs of light as the spirits of their ancestors, these ghosts are welcomed and a part of the living family. Some non-IGHS researchers feel that if a ghost appears without physical effects, they are psychological in nature, such as; hallucinations or possibly psi. There are a wide range of theories based on background and beliefs. One side of the theoretical spectrum, some believe there is a physical, chemical, or psychological explanation involved whereas at the other end there are stronger theories based upon religion, the existence of other realities, quantum theory, etc. As technology improves, so do the discoveries of things beyond our limited senses. Ghosts are seen at times yet they can appear as real and solid as a living person. The viewer may not realize they are seeing a ghost rather than a living being. They can appear in bright light or as a shadow on a wall. They can be felt as a presence or as a strong emotion; they speak to the living though most do not hear them. They can advise, protect, and guide the living. Ghosts can appear in full human form or partial human form, and also appear as balls of light, mist that is wispy or as dense as fog. Though most forms are unseen to the human eye, cameras have captured ghostly balls of light, full body apparitions and ectoplasmic vapor on film, digital media, and video tape. Research has shown ghosts are electromagnetic in nature and that energy has been recorded and documented. Ghosts have a sense of humor as they tease the living and move objects or hide them, such as keys. They have warned of impending danger yet some have been known to be negative, causing problems or doing physical damage though these events are rare. Most ghosts, however, create noise and become active to gain the attention of the living. At times, they need help or guidance to complete unfinished business or unresolved issues so they can move on and yet others prefer to remain among the living. They are as versatile, having the same free will after physical death as they did in life. In many ways the resemblance to angels is uncanny, yet ghosts remain a field of research that is unaccepted. Now we are talking about labels, tags, nomenclature, handles, names, titles, and identifiers since both angels and ghosts appear to be one and the same. Ghosts don’t conform to scientific or physical laws yet their existence is recorded throughout history. Documentation provides evidence of life after physical death and though angels are accepted by western religions, ghosts are not. If the church condemns ghosts as demons, the followers of the church tenets will also believe ghosts to be demonic. The majority of full time researchers and investigators will disagree with the demon theory as most have discovered ghosts with attitudes but nothing that comes close to the definition of evil. A skeptic remains condemning and skeptical until he or she experiences a ghost personally. Only then does a skeptic take a serious look at their experience and the fact that not all in life is what it seems. There are many things in life that we cannot see, touch, taste, smell, or feel. With the onset of technological advances, we are coming to a place where with the use of special equipment, we are able to see things in the microbial world. Germs that cause illness are visible and we can look at the changes taking place within cellular structures that harm our bodies and destroy life. We can see into the vastness of space and begin to realize that maybe there is life outside of planet earth. If we limit ourselves to what our limited senses tell us, we are missing out on a far bigger picture of this life. There is a deep concern about orbs these days and fear that the orbs people find on a photograph are not the angels the photographer hoped they would be. An orb depicts the shape of something, be it natural or supernatural. When the natural has been identified in a photograph, all that cannot be explained away is therefore supernatural. Some photos sent to us have winged beings and people want to know if what they have captured is a fairy. Every winged entity we have evaluated has been an insect though fairies would be quite impressive if only captured on film. We have been working and studying the paranormal field for many years and yet not once have we captured an angel, or what we would expect an angel to look like, on film or any other media. To try and identify whether an orb is an angel or spirit is not yet possible thought opinions vary. The important aspect of ghost photography is the anomaly in the picture that provides evidence of life after life. Our minds want to know more, which is indeed normal, but when entering into a field of research and discovery, there are baby steps to be taken rather than jumping straight into what we want! Pictures may be worth a thousand words yet they may not tell the whole story. One way to get more of what is happening is to record for EVP while taking pictures during investigations. The voice recording in correlation with photographs can open doors to a lot more information, answering far more questions. Throughout our lives, we are structurally educated. Once we are beyond the years of school, we can take the basics of what we have learned and go on to experience life. It is our personal experiences that teach us lessons that we remember throughout our days. When it comes to the field of ghost research, the learning can take time and at times the results are frustrating. It takes patience and a continued pursuit of knowledge to gain evidence and learn from experiences out in the field. Though we cannot identify ghosts from angels at this point in time, the day will come when we will be able to, but only through continued work in this field. Knowledge of the spirit realm is still in it’s infancy but through the hard work of serious researchers, more doors will open to the knowledge that we seek. Is it an angel or a ghost? As humans, we need a name, title, or label on something to deal with it. The important thing to know is that we are not alone and that even a loved one at times can be a protector and guide. Digital Ghost Photography Handbook: Are you confused about orbs? What are dust orbs and how do they relate to real ghost orbs? Read our 20 page thermal bound book or download the PDF book and discover how digital photography is the wave of the future. We have been using digital since 1994 and we share with the reader, which are the best digital cameras on the market today. We also share what to look for when purchasing a digital camera and provide some protocols to avoid falling into the dust orb trap. Check it out at http://www.ghostweb.com/booklet2.html. How to Record and Analyze Ghost Voices: Traditional techniques for recording ghost voices are outdated and far less successful. 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This is available through PayPal and through our online Secure Order Form at http://www.ghostweb.com/memcert.html. IGHS ID Badges for Investigations: We have received many requests for some kind of Identification Badge to wear while conducting field investigations. We have created a laminated ID Badge with a metal clip that snaps onto your shirt or other piece of clothing. It says that you are a Registered Ghost Hunter/Paranormal Investigator in good standing with the International Ghost Hunters Society and it has our signatures and web address. Order the ID Badge at http://www.ghostweb.com/id_badge.html. Password Memberships: We offer a special membership in our Ghostweb Ghost Galleries. Due to the size of these ghost galleries, we have to limit the number of people because of the bandwidth consumed by downloading the photos, spirit voices, and ghost videos in this area. If you want to view over 9,000 ghost photos, EVPs, and videos, check out our membership program at http://www.ghostweb.com/pass.html. IGHS Membership Certificates: The IGHS offers a beautiful Membership Certificate. The membership certificate is valid for one year Check it out at http://www.ghostweb.com/memcert.html for more information. Kind regards, Dave, Sharon & BooBoo International Ghost Hunters Society Copyrighted 2004 by Dr. Dave Oester All Rights Reserved. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Dave Oester, Ph.D., DD. Sharon Gill, Ph.D., 713 W Spruce, PMB 715 Deming, NM 88030 1-505-494-0026 Web URL: http://www.ghostweb.com/ Email: MagicDimensions@aol.com ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~