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Dear Ghostvillagers,
The other day I was hiking through the woods behind my house. I've been working too much lately so I thought it would be good to clear my head. As I turned down a trail I've hiked many times in the past, I suddenly saw Elvis, Bigfoot, and the Loch Ness Monster square dancing with each other in the woods.
What? You don't believe me? That's good. You shouldn't. It never happened. We shouldn't believe everything we hear about or read. We should all be a little skeptical. Let's review the Dictionary.com definition of "skeptic": "a person who questions the validity or authenticity of something purporting to be factual." Fair enough. If someone makes a supernatural claim, we should look into it and see if the facts shake out. What we shouldn't do is go into the situation
with a pre-conceived notion that there is no such thing as a ghost, therefore I will go in and not find any facts leading to that conclusion. That attitude is just as wrong as going into a situation believing that there are such things as ghosts, and I'm going to immediately believe that the scurrying I'm hearing in the attic must be a ghost and not some squirrel that snuck in. Neither of those scenarios is science.
Skeptics bring a lot to the table in regard to discussion of the supernatural. Sometimes the answer is obvious, but sometimes it is not. One of the problems with some folks in the skeptic movement is that they aren't skeptics at all; they're atheists who are subscribing to a rigid belief system. One of the other downfalls of skepticism is to hide behind the guise of science. An argument I've heard many times is that ghosts can't exist because it would go against the laws of physics. The problem with this argument is that it assumes that science currently knows all there is to know about physics. New developments in science negate knowledge we used to take as fact all of the time. True science is exploring the universe with an open mind and seeing what happens. This month we're going to explore skepticism a little deeper on Ghostvillage.com. We'll look at the contributions skeptics have made to the field of paranormal research (and there truly are many), we'll examine the pitfalls of preconceived notions, and we'll hear from some of the loudest skeptic voices.
July is in full swing and there is much going on this summer. I've had the pleasure to be getting around to a few conferences lately. I'd like to say thank you to Troy Taylor and the American Ghost Society for having me out to their huge event at the Lincoln Theater in Decatur, Illinois, last month. And I'd also like to say thank you to all of the Ghostvillagers who are planning to attend the
Ghost World Conference in Gettysburg this coming weekend. I'm looking forward to meeting with all of you! Enjoy the rest of the newsletter below.
Supernaturally yours,
Jeff Belanger
Mayor of Ghostvillage.com
Congratulations to Christine LePorte of Friendswood, Texas, who was last month's winner of an autographed copy of
Jeff Belanger's book, Communicating With the Dead, a Ghostvillage.com window sticker, and a Ghostvillage.com t-shirt!
This month, we're doing the contest again, but we ask that you first click this link:
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On to this month's question: This question can be answered by reading a page on Ghostvillage.com. The first
person to reply to this email with the correct answer will win this month's prize.
How many guitars does author Thomas D'Agostino own?
Once we have our winner, we will announce them on our home page as soon
as possible. Good luck! (Only Ghostvillagers who have not won a prize from us in the last year are eligible.)
This month's prize:
We're giving away an autographed copy of Jeff Belanger's book, Our Haunted Lives: True Life Ghost Encounters, a Ghostvillage.com window sticker, and a Ghostvillage.com t-shirt!
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July 20: Ghost
World Conference 2007 - Gettysburg, PA - Jeff Belanger will be speaking at this event
July 28: Nicky
Alan - Royal Court Theatre, Lancashire
August 11: BOOt
Camp 2007: Fort Mifflin, Pennsylvania
August 18: 3rd
Annual Paranormal Ghost Hunting Conference
September 5: Jeff
Belanger on Shadow Talk Paranormal Radio
September 9: Jeff
Belanger on Portal Talk Radio
September 11: Jeff
Belanger on Messages from the Light TV
September 13: Tombstone
Ghost Conference - Arizona - Jeff Belanger will be speaking at this event
| Who's Who in the Village? |
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>>Vivienne_DuBois<< - member since February 8, 2006
What is your name?
Amanda
How old are you?
25
Where do you live?
Near Madison, Wisconsin
What do you do for a living?
I’m a writer of poetry and novels. To support myself, I work with antiques.
What first got you interested in ghosts and the supernatural?
When I was a child, I started “seeing” things as they looked in the past. I’m still unsure about how this happens or
why or if it even is real. However, those experiences, along with being able to seemingly communicate with and be
contacted by spirits, really got me interested in learning more about why these things happen to people and the
supernatural, in general.
What is the most compelling piece of ghost evidence you have seen?
I think for most people, the most compelling evidence they have seen is what they experience with their
own senses. The same is true for me. To be more specific, I would have to say the experiences I’ve
had with my Uncle’s spirit have been the most heartfelt and eye-opening for me.
What is your favorite summer treat?
Chilled carrot cake.
| Last Month's Theme - Featured Content |
Our last month's theme was the ghost experience. Here's what you missed if you haven't checked in since last month:
Archives: Edison's Lost Spirit Communication Apparatus
Archives: Electronic Voice Phenomena (EVP) by Todd M. Bates
Encounters: Thomas Edison Museum Orb
Discussion: Edison
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Ghostvillage.com's book reviewer, Lee
Prosser and the staff have brought you several new book reviews and author interviews since our last newsletter.
This past month's Library additions:
Pure Magic by Judika Illes
Haunted Massachusetts and Haunted New Hampshire by Thomas D'Agostino [AUTHOR INTERVIEW]
The Voudon Gnostic Workbook by Michael Bertiaux
Opening the Ark of the Covenant by Frank Joseph and Laura Beaudoin
Secret Societies by Una Birch
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to share your own experience, please click >>here<<. Since our last newsletter, we added the following new encounters:
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Charlie's House - Pepperell, Massachusetts
Uncontrollable Crying - Houston, Texas
Dad Got Home Safe - Cicero, Illinois
Dad Came to Visit His Granddaughter - Michigan
The Black Dog on Richmond Bridge - Tasmania, Australia
The Lady That Wasn't There - Wailoku, Fiji
"Gonna Teach You a Lesson" - South Holland, Illinois
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I Floated Down the Stairs - Ohio
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Teens Have Chance to Explore Paranormal Phenomenon at Library Journal Newspapers Wayne, Michigan - July 12, 2007 [EXTERNAL NEWS]
Haunted Voices Radio Network Adds New Programs
The Enigma Sanctuary Presents a Weekend of Paranormal Investigation with Nicky Alan at The Royal Court Theatre, Bacup, Lancashire [CONFERENCE WATCH]
Casting for New Series "Paranormal Investigators"
Crossroads Paranormal and S.P.I (Scientific Paranormal Investigators) Host 2nd Annual Paranormal Meet and Greet in Indiana [CONFERENCE WATCH]
Author Troy Taylor Hosts Supernatural Cruise of the Haunted Caribbean
Ghost Gone Wild at Demolition Site? The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Atlanta, Georgia - July 2, 2007 [EXTERNAL NEWS]
Tom and James: A Look at Scientology Melbourne Herald Sun Australia - July 2, 2007 [EXTERNAL NEWS]
BOOt Camp 2007: Investigation and Training During Overnight at Haunted Fort [CONFERENCE WATCH]
New Show Casting for Females Who are Interested in the Paranormal
Ghost Hunters Sniff Out Paranormal Activity OC Register Orange County, California - June 25, 2007 [EXTERNAL NEWS]
National Paranormal Conference Unveils Historic Lineup - State College, Pennsylvania - June 21, 2007 [CONFERENCE WATCH]
Hunting Midwest Haunts Chicago Tribune Chicago, Illinois - June 20, 2007 [EXTERNAL NEWS]
Skeptics, Believers All Have 'Ghost' Theories The Santa Fe New Mexican Santa Fe, New Mexico - June 19, 2007 [EXTERNAL NEWS]
'Ghost' Keeps People Guessing - Image Captured on Courthouse Camera has Viewers Baffled The Santa Fe New Mexican Santa Fe, New Mexico - June 18, 2007 [EXTERNAL NEWS]
Third Annual Paranormal Ghost Hunting Conference Comes to Florida August 18 and 19 [CONFERENCE WATCH]
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Ghostvillagers. If you have a topic on your mind, agree or disagree with something you read
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New features added since our last newsletter:
Shadow People with Thomas Durant - Ghost Chronicles - July 11, 2007 [PODCAST]
Fort Revere with East Bridgewater's Most Haunted - Ghost Chronicles - July 4, 2007 [PODCAST]
Ghostly Nighttime Visitor by Alexandra Holzer - July 3, 2007
American Western Film Ghosts: Audie Murphy, Randolph Scott, John Wayne - by Lee Prosser [COLUMN]
The Haunted Queen Mary - Ghost Chronicles - June 27, 2007 [PODCAST]
The Moultonborough House - Ghost Chronicles - June 20, 2007 [PODCAST]
| Jeff Belanger's Upcoming Events |
This is the place to find out where author and Ghostvillage.com founder Jeff Belanger will be speaking on the subject of the
supernatural. If you're interested in booking Jeff for a conference or other event, please
email us for more information.
Events Scheduled:
Ghost World Conference - Gettysburg, Pennsylvania - July 20-22, 2007
Tombstone Ghost Conference - Tombstone, Arizona - September 13-15, 2007
Contact III: Berkshire Paranormal Ghost Conference and Seminar - North Adams, Massachusetts - September 22-23, 2007
MASS Monster Mash - Watertown, Massachusetts - October 13, 2007
| Ghost World Conference 2007 - Meet Your Fellow
Ghostvillagers! |
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the hot topics this month:
Weather Witches
http://www.ghostvillage.com/ghostcommunity/index.php?showtopic=20014
Is it possible to control the weather?
Spirit Walker
http://www.ghostvillage.com/ghostcommunity/index.php?showtopic=20164
Just what is a Spirit Walker? Join the discussion to find out.
Find of the Century for Egyptologists
http://www.ghostvillage.com/ghostcommunity/index.php?showtopic=19957
The mummy of Egypt's most powerful female ruler has been discovered.
Magnetic Fields
http://www.ghostvillage.com/ghostcommunity/index.php?showtopic=17837
Can magnetic fields cause paranormal phenomenon?
Midnight Bumps
http://www.ghostvillage.com/ghostcommunity/index.php?showtopic=20128
What are those loud bangs?
The Dashwood Estate
http://www.ghostvillage.com/ghostcommunity/index.php?showtopic=20148
The Hellfire Caves on the Dashwood Family Estate in Downley, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire.
Spiritography
http://www.ghostvillage.com/ghostcommunity/index.php?showtopic=19714
Orbs from a pool locker.
EVP
http://www.ghostvillage.com/ghostcommunity/index.php?showtopic=19983
EVP with mimicking voice.
Spirit Videos
http://www.ghostvillage.com/ghostcommunity/index.php?showtopic=20187
Ghost on the top of the stair?
Books
http://www.ghostvillage.com/ghostcommunity/index.php?showtopic=18688
What was the last book you read?
What's missing from Ghost Hunting books?
http://www.ghostvillage.com/ghostcommunity/index.php?showtopic=20191
Help an author by letting them know what you think should be included in a book about paranormal investigation.
Top 10
http://www.ghostvillage.com/ghostcommunity/index.php?showtopic=20142
How would you rate them?
Board of the Month -- Skeptics
http://www.ghostvillage.com/ghostcommunity/index.php?showforum=27
Don't believe everything that you hear. Discuss skepticism this month.
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