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Ghostly Images Caught on Security Camera
Ghostly image caught at gym (1:12 mins.)
A motion-sensitive security camera has captured ghostly images at a Kansas gym. Affiliate KSHB reports. Ghostly image caught at gym (1:12 mins.) ... more -
Monsters, Ghosts and Gods: Why We Believe
Monsters are everywhere these days, and belief in them is as strong as ever. What's harder to believe is why so many people buy into hazy evidence, shady schemes and downright false reports that perpetuate myths that often have just one ultimate truth: They put money in the pockets of their purveyors.
According to several interviews with people who study these things: People want to believe, and most simply can't help it.
"Many people quite simply just want to believe," said Brian Cronk, a professor of psychology at Missouri Western State University. "The human brain is always trying to determine why things happen, and when the reason is not clear, we tend to make up some pretty bizarre explanations."
A tale last week by three men who said they have remains of Bigfoot in a freezer was reported by many Web sites as anywhere from final proof of the creature to at least a very compelling case to keep the fantasy ball rolling and cash registers ringing for Bigfoot trinkets and tourism (all three men involved make money off the belief in this creature). Even mainstream media treated a Friday press conference about the "finding" as news.
Reactions by the public ranged from skeptical curiosity to blind faith.
A subsequent test on the supposed Bigfoot found nothing but the DNA of humans and an opossum, a small, cat-like creature.
Also last week, in Texas there was yet another sensational yet debunkable sighting of chupacabra, a beast of Latin-American folklore. The name means "goat sucker." In this case, law enforcement bought into the hooey with an apparent wink and nod.
"Humans first started believing in the supernatural because they were trying to understand things they couldn't explain," says Benjamin Radford, a book author, paranormal investigator and managing editor of Skeptical Inquirer magazine. "It's basically the same process as mythology: At one point people didn't understand why the sun rose and set each day, so they suggested that a chariot pulled the sun across the heavens."
Sometimes the belief in curses crosses paths with religion, as was the case in 2005 when televangelist John Hagee (whose endorsement was solicited and received by presidential hopeful John McCain) blamed Hurricane Katrina on God's wrath for a gay parade that had been scheduled for the Monday of the storm's arrival.
"I believe that New Orleans had a level of sin that was offensive to God, and they are - were recipients of the judgment of God for that," Hagee said at the time, reiterating the belief in 2006.
That might lead one to assume religion and paranormal beliefs are intertwined.
Before modern scientific explanations of germ theory, explained Radford, who writes the "Bad Science" column for LiveScience, people didn't understand how diseases could travel from one person to another. "They didn't understand why a child was stillborn, or why a drought occurred, so they came to believe that such events had supernatural causes," he said.
Bader, the sociologist at Baylor, and his colleagues teamed up with the Gallup organization to conduct a national survey of 1,721 people in 2005 and found nearly 30 percent think it is possible to influence the physical world through the mind alone (another 30 percent were undecided on that point). More than 20 percent figure it's possible to communicate with the dead. Nearly 40 percent believe in haunted houses.
"All societies have invoked the supernatural to explain things beyond their control and understanding, especially good and bad events," Radford said. "In many places - even today - people believe that disasters or bad luck is caused by witches or curses."
Which raises the bigger question: With science having answered so many questions in the past couple centuries, why do paranormal beliefs remain so strong? Monsters are everywhere these days, and belief in them is as strong as ever. What's harder to believe is why so many people buy i... more -
'Ghost' caught on camera at high school
School officials at Asheville High say that their cameras caught something on tape that can't be explained. Charlie Glazener, Director of Public Relations, says that the object was captured on the camera in the rotunda of Asheville High School in the wee hours of the morning. Glazener won't say it's a ghost, but he won't say its not either.
He says, "I'm a logical person,and I wanted to be able to explain to these folks, or anybody, this is what I think it is. It's a bat flying around here and it casts a shadow, but then why is the shadow down here from a different angle and it's not in the shape of a bat?"
So what do all of you think? Is this real? Would you go back to school if this was your high school? Have you seen any ghosts before - or caught them on camera?
If so tell me about it! Video responses would be great! School officials at Asheville High say that their cameras caught something on tape that can't be explained. Charlie Glazener, Di... more -
United Kingdom Talk Thursday 10th July 2008
Thursday's edition of my three times a week talk show.Watch the show here on Current TV on Tues, Thurs & Sats.
In today's show :
To tip, or not to tip ?
What if the car doesn't stop ?
Something's broken.
A very busy Bingay, and a quiet one.
In an ark.
Humid.
Anticipate those errors.
A weightwatchers product.
Anyone in the restaurant industry listening or watching ?
How much does a waiter earn in the States ?
Strange occurrences on planes.
Anyone see the tennis ?
In the fridge.
Get off the phone if you are driving.
A list of rules & regulations.
It's all on "LIVE 365".
Can we refuse to pay the whole bill ?
Two Chris Reardon's.
Great help from Brian in Canada for my nephew.Thank you Brian.
Do we need to be more sensible ?
Cucumbers & lettuce leaves.
Who's at the door ?
An email from Facebook.
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Do Ghosts Exist? (Version 2)
A short trailer pod for longer film about paranormal activity at Castle Keep in Newcastle.
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Do Ghosts Exist? (Version 1)
A short trailer pod for longer film about paranormal activity at Castle Keep in Newcastle.
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Castle Keep's Ghosts
This film looks at paranormal activity in Castle Keep, Newcastle. During the investigation the team heard some noises and photographed many orbs on the digital camera. However, it was only when the footage was watched back that some very spooky things were revealed.
Credits:
Written and Produced by Daniel Stephens
Directed by Daniel Stephens and Craig Mellor
Camera by Craig Mellor
Edited by Daniel Stephens
Voice-Over, Sound Design, and Graphics by Daniel Stephens
Music courtesy of Current TV/APM
With thanks to paranormal investigators Yoni and StreetSpirit
With thanks to the West Yorkshire Paranormal Group This film looks at paranormal activity in Castle Keep, Newcastle. During the investigation the team heard some noises and photographed... more -
Florida Gathering Lasts Two Months
Thousands of people from across the globe have been flocking to Lakeland, Florida to witness so-called "supernatural healings." After people started proclaiming marvelous miracles had happened to their bodies early last April, the worship meetings led by Todd Bentley have been continuing for two months now. The event has changed locations several times to host the massive crowds, and several popular news sources have reported on the phenomena (including MSNBC). As seen on the film of this event, many testifying of having received a miracle bring medical documentation to try and back their claims. Thousands of people from across the globe have been flocking to Lakeland, Florida to witness so-called "supernatural healings.�... more
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Michelle Williams visited by Heath Ledger's ghost?
James Van Praagh, co-executive producer of the television show Ghost Whisperer and a well-known psychic medium, claims that Michelle Williams has been woken up twice by Heath Ledger’s ghost, and says he himself has also been visited by Ledger’s ghost. James Van Praagh, co-executive producer of the television show Ghost Whisperer and a well-known psychic medium, claims that Michelle W... more
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The Ghost Detective - Short Interesting Documentary About the Paranormal
Adrian Perkins - The Ghost Detecive. Follows Steve Burns on a journey looking for answers about ghosts and spirits. Includes a talk with Adrian, The Ghost Detective, Lewis, a parapsychologist, and an investigation at a haunted restaurant. Very well edited, interesting and informal. Adrian Perkins - The Ghost Detecive. Follows Steve Burns on a journey looking for answers about ghosts and spirits. Includes a talk wi... more
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United Kingdom Talk Thursday 8th May 2008
Thursday's edition of my three times a week talk show. Watch the show on Tues, Thurs & Sats here on Current TV.
In todays show :
Mad people.
What a night.
Humming.
The roof is swept.
My favourite Abba song.
Bathroom over cleaned ?
My drive way.
Some of my nights change.
Ghosts ?
Lightning.
Are my eyes scary ?
Am I too harsh ?
Watch out for those cats.
Mad moments.
We are all wrong.
The karaoke grand final.
Listen to the winner of the karaoke night - Derek.
Swag.
Alien beings.
Burglars having accidents.Do you sympathise with them ?
What scared you as a child ?
What tunes work on the dance floor in your country ?
Cling film.
A competition ?
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Soulseekers Ghost Hunters
Soulseekers Ghost Hunters Trailer.
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Prophetic Eli Stone Seeks to Save Us from TV Strike Doldrums
The Daily Mantra awaits with interest the Thursday, January 31st premiere of the new ABC series Eli Stone. From The Flying Nun to HBO's recent, ill-fated John from Cincinnati, supernatural offerings of one sort of another have rarely been absent from any TV season's line up. The supernatural is a capacious genre. Even the presentation of just angelic phenomena encompasses everything from the wildly popular and equally treacly Touched by an Angel to the refreshingly gritty Holly Hunter vehicle Saving Grace.
Likewise, the prophetic territory staked out by Eli Stone's creators has been explored before in shows like Joan of Arcadia. But while the new show's content may be familiar, its promos suggest that its form is anything but.......
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For more enlightening stories go to: http://www.dailymantra.com The Daily Mantra awaits with interest the Thursday, January 31st premiere of the new ABC series Eli Stone. From The Flying Nun to HBO&... more
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