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Wednesday, February 1, 2012

Unknown Entity Summoned

In June 1973, author and investigator Gustavo Fernandez was visiting a friend named Alberto in an isolated and heavily wooded area of Villa Martelli, Buenos Aires in order to join him in his “occult incantations” and paranormal chanting which the self-style “warlock” (Alberto) conducted most Saturday nights in one of the rooms of the house, which he used for a “coven”.
On that particular night Alberto’s parents were not home and Gustavo sat around listening to nonsensical chanting and choking of incense fumes when Alberto suddenly stopped and told him he had heard a strange sound coming from outside. Looking outside they both could see a dark figure that had climbed on top of the wire fence, thinking that it was a burglar they pointed a flashlight at the intruder. Once they could see it clearly they were stunned to see a type of humanoid figure, perhaps shorter than 1.70m in height, and very thin and reptilian in appearance. Its body was literally covered in scales and it had what appeared to be a protruding dorsal spine on its back, something like a “dinosaur crest”, they could also see a short tail-like protrusion. The feet were claw-like while the hands were elongated and somehow resembling “human feet”.
As the light shone on the creature it turned to look directly at the witnesses. Its eyes were very human in appearance, but shone with a fluorescent yellow glow. The creature half-opened its mouth and at the same time Gustavo thought to himself “Please God don’t let him speak”. At that very same instance the porch light from the house next door turned on, and the men saw the neighbor (a local engineer) step out and look around, perhaps having been attracted by the same noises. The creature then rattled the wire fence and jumped with superhuman agility to the ground and ran quickly along the fire fence. At this point the neighbor apparently saw the creature and emitted a scream and ran back into his house. The creature then jumped on top of a nearby roof and disappeared from sight. The two friends remained in shock and discussed the manner only among themselves.
Source: Gustavo Fernandez “Extraterrestres en el pasado Argentina”
Type: E - When an entity or humanoid is seen alone, without related UFO activity (Example: bedroom visitation)
Albert Rosales' comments: In a bizarre and tragic twist to this case 2-3 months after this incident the local engineer (the 3rd witness) slaughtered his whole family, including his daughter and mother in law and then cut his own throat. (The source does not suggest a direct connection). Was this creature somehow summoned by the misguided dabbling into unknown forces by Alberto? Who knows, it remains a very perplexing case.
Translated by Albert S. Rosales

Friday, November 4, 2011

Is it Paranormal?

Paranormal is a general term (coined ca. 1915–1920)that designates experiences that lie outside "the range of normal experience or scientific explanation" or that indicates phenomena understood to be outside of science's current ability to explain or measure. Paranormal phenomena are distinct from certain hypothetical entities, such as dark matter and dark energy, only insofar as paranormal phenomena are inconsistent with the world as already understood through empirical observation coupled with scientific methodology.
Thousands of stories relating to paranormal phenomena are found in popular culture, folklore, and the recollections of individual subjects. In contrast, the scientific community, as referenced in statements made by organizations such as the United States National Science Foundation, maintains that scientific evidence does not support a variety of beliefs that have been characterized as paranormal.

It is my belief that the majority of the population has had some kind of paranormal experience.
Most of us, at some point, have had something happen that we dub as "strange, "coincidence", or just plain "weird".But to come out and say, "I think that was paranormal." Leads to a whole new realm of possibilities.We then have to admit to ourselves that there is something out there that we can't explain.Not such an easy thing to do. And once we take that step, it leads us to a totally new way of thinking.(Or searching). And for most of us, It's just easier to shrug it off, and say, wow. That was strange.And we move on with our lives until we have that next encounter that leaves us once again wondering, was this a coincidence? For some of us, these occurrences lead us into searching for answers and truth.It leaves us with an over whelming urge to find out just exactly what caused this to happen and why.We not only want to find our own answers, but yours as well. So tell us your stories, let us know what happened. There is a huge possibility, that the very same thing has happened to one of us, and just maybe, we can help.

Monday, October 17, 2011

In the spirit of Halloween

To get us all in the spirit of Halloween, here are some interesting facts and folklore on the Holiday.

Trick-or-treating and guising:
Trick-or-treating is a customary celebration for children on Halloween. Children go in costume from house to house, asking for treats such as candy or sometimes money, with the question, "Trick or treat?" The word "trick" refers to a (mostly idle) "threat" to perform mischief on the homeowners or their property if no treat is given. In some parts of Scotland children still go guising. In this custom the child performs some sort of trick, i.e. sings a song or tells a ghost story, to earn their treats.
The practice of dressing up in costumes and begging door to door for treats on holidays dates back to the Middle Ages and includes Christmas wassailing. Trick-or-treating resembles the late medieval practice of souling, when poor folk would go door to door on Hallowmas (November 1), receiving food in return for prayers for the dead on All Souls' Day (November 2). It originated in Ireland and Britain, although similar practices for the souls of the dead were found as far south as Italy. Shakespeare mentions the practice in his comedy The Two Gentlemen of Verona (1593), when Speed accuses his master of "puling [whimpering or whining] like a beggar at Hallowmas."
In Scotland and Ireland, Guising — children disguised in costume going from door to door for food or coins — is a traditional Halloween custom, and is recorded in Scotland at Halloween in 1895 where masqueraders in disguise carrying lanterns made out of scooped out turnips, visit homes to be rewarded with cakes, fruit and money. The practise of Guising at Halloween in North America is first recorded in 1911, where a newspaper in Kingston, Ontario reported children going "guising" around the neighborhood.


Mischief Night
also known as Devil's Night, Hell Night, Cabbage Night, Gate Night, Mizzy Night, and Miggy Night) is an annual tradition in parts of England, Canada, and the United States when people (primarily teenagers and preteens) take a degree of license to play pranks and do mischief in their neighborhoods. The most common date for Mischief Night in North America is October 30, the day before Halloween. However the traditional British Mischief Night is November 4, the night before Bonfire Night, as this was the night Guy Fawkes was in 1605 caught trying to blow up the House of Lords. Devil's Night can have a slightly different meaning and refer specifically to the serious vandalism and arson experienced in Detroit, Michigan during the late 1980s.

The Jack-0-Lantern
Even though the Jack O’Lantern was brought to America with the Irish, The legend actually did not begin with a pumpkin. Here’s the legend: Stingy Jack was quite the miserable, old drunk who enjoyed playing trick on everyone; even the Devil, himself! Once, Jack decided to trick the Devil. He convinced him to climbing an apple tree. Once the Devil climbed up, Stingy Jack placed crosses around the truck of the tree, so that he could not get down. Stingy Jack made the Devil swear to not take his soul when he died. After this exchange was made, Stingy Jack moved the crosses so the devil could descend.
Many years went by, and Stingy Jack finally died. He went to the Pearly Gates, but was disappointed to learn that he could not get in. Saint Peter told him that because he lead such a miserable and worthless life, he was not allowed into Heaven. He traveled to hell but was once again disappointed. Devil kept his promise, and would not let him in. He would be forced to wander forever in the darkness between Heaven and Hell. Jack became scared. He asked the Devil how he was supposed to leave when there was not light. The Devil gave Stingy Jack a ember from the fiery pits of hell to light his way. Because turnips were one of Stingy Jack’s favorite food, he hollowed out a turnip and placed the ember within. From that day on, Stingy Jack roamed the Earth lighting his way with his “Jack O’Lantern.”
The Irish would hollow out Turnips, Rutabagas, Gourds, Potatoes, and Beets. The placed a light inside to ward off evil spirits on All Hallow’s Eve. This also kept Stingy Jack Away. These were the original Jack O’Lanterns. When large waves of Irish came to America in the 1800s, the immigrants soon discovered Pumpkins. The immigrants began using Pumpkins because they are bigger and easier to carve out!