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Two Camcorder Systems

fultoncountyparanormalsociety Posted by fultoncountyparanormalsociety at 11:47 PM on May 07, 2008 Comments comments (3)
I recently had the thought of making one of two systems for use in the paranormal field. The first being a multi-directional mounted camcorder system. Using a standard tri-pod as a base, a device could be built to house four separate camcorders each recording in their appointed direction. The device could be attached to the tri-pod's mounting plate as does a normal single application camcorder. The advantages of using a multi-directional system would that one would be able to record approximately 360 degrees in any given location. Each camcorder can even have it's own designated settings (ie. one for use in standard 0 lux nightshot, another in normal settings, etc...). Now the second system would be similar to the first although it would entail only a single camcorder rigged to an emf sensitive motion device. Once a stationary EMF unit (preferrably a multi-axis) went above a designated milliGauss the camcorder mounted atop a 360 degree motion plate would be triggered automatically and adjust to the particular location of the emf fluxuation. I have begun construction plans on both devices for a trial and error approach. If anyone has any suggestions or comments please feel free to let me know.

Spontaneous Human Combustion and Dark Matter

fultoncountyparanormalsociety Posted by fultoncountyparanormalsociety at 11:50 PM on November 30, 2007 Comments comments (1)
I recently read in a scientific publication that Dark Matter particles, also known as WIMPs, interact with our world everyday. These WIMPs (Weak Interacting Matter Particles) can even pass through our bodies. Now, if this purported information is correct, then could it stand to reason that when a WIMP comes in contact with a particle opposite it, the two cancel each other out? I know that if matter and antimatter collide an annihilation occurs, creating a surge of energy. What if similar interactions can occur within the human body between dark matter particles and our genetic structure? Could this possibly explain SHC reports? This could at the very least give a hypothesis on the ignition points of the said phenomena. I may very well, be completely wrong in this regard. I just thought that I would toss this into the mix and get the intellectual juices flowing so to speak.

-FulCosmile

Pareidolia: Faces in the Mist

fultoncountyparanormalsociety Posted by fultoncountyparanormalsociety at 08:53 PM on November 03, 2007 Comments comments (0)

I thought that it was about time that I at least attempted to address this topic. An increase in paranormal study and fanaticism, seems to have lead to a consistant rise in this foreboding syndrome. Pareidolia is commonly described as "finding something in nothing". As an intellectually driven society we search for meaning in the mundane. This is also the same in certain aspects of the paranormal field. When viewing photographs for analysis or watching a live feed, our subconscious' search for faces to decipher; a hidden meaning in the open. This I feel is leading to a false perception of true paranormal research, as to the fact that anyone can claim to find a 'spirit' amongst a room of black. The strangest part to this escalating phenomena is that those who are posting these photographs for others to view, often sway people into seeing what they want them to see. An almost hearsay quality is adopted by these individuals (for lack of a better word). They either lack the motivation or intellectual aptitude to think for themselves and hence, they jump upon the band wagon. Now I know and respect the fact that everyone has their own opinions. Yet when you can see the face of the "Virgin Mary" on a piece of French Toast, I feel that a line needs to be drawn.

-FulCosmile

Permeability and Sitting Spirits

fultoncountyparanormalsociety Posted by fultoncountyparanormalsociety at 09:44 PM on November 02, 2007 Comments comments (2)

I had a thought that has been driving me mad the last few nights. Why is it that 'spirits' can apparently floating through walls yet are able to sit solid in a chair? Not barring the residual haunts, can a ghost have that sort of permeability and yet keep it's ethereal composition somewhat whole? It seems contradictory to me. The only comparison I can think of is that of a liquid(such as water). Water permeates through material by osmosis, but when frozen personifies solid form. I mean that could plausibly make sense, seeing as how as humans our bodies are composed of mainly water, you would think that this would carry over into the afterlife as well. If this is true, could it mean that if you were able to somehow freeze a 'spirit' it would take on a solid state, like that of ice? A little far fetched I know.... but hey anything is possible in this area of study.

-FulCoParasmile

Paranormal Ethics: Investigators Versus Hunters

fultoncountyparanormalsociety Posted by fultoncountyparanormalsociety at 11:17 PM on November 01, 2007 Comments comments (2)

I am the last person to say that they know anything. I feel that as a human society we have barely scratched the proverbial surface when it comes to what we understand about the world at large. With that said, it is in my opinion that there are two kinds of people that pursue this field of study. One being that of the paranormal investigator, the other the ghost hunter. I feel that an investigator is someone that quests for knowledge, someone that offers support to another who may be experiencing something without explanation. They do not seek monetary gain from other's confusion. These are the dedicated people who really are trying to make a difference. Whereas "ghost hunters" are in it for the cash and prizes so to speak. They seek the immortality and fame that is often associated with this type of study. These people charge for services, sometimes even for paranormal "classes". This concept befuddles me. How does one go about charging for information that isn't 100 percent viable or valid? They write books on the subject that have no clear answers and claim they are "helping" people by raking in $19.99 per copy. These thrillseekers should be ashamed of themselves. Not only do they belittle our possible advancement in this field, but take advantage of innocent people looking for answers.

-FulCosmile

Hypothesis ( Making the Ethereal Spectrum Visible)

fultoncountyparanormalsociety Posted by fultoncountyparanormalsociety at 05:11 PM on August 30, 2007 Comments comments (0)

The other night a friend and I were discussing the technology and techniques used by investigators in the paranormal field. We had discussed a few different postulations concerning new ideas for the topic at hand. The most plausible being this:

1. Make the Ethereal Spectrum visible.

2. Introduce a gaseous element to act as an amplifier.

3. Create a self-contained electro-magnetic field (possible using a small Tesla Coil).

4. Record and document the trials.

5. If possible, pull a vacuum on said field, in hopes of capturing phenomenon.

Now we readily debated which of the known gaseous elements would best be suited for said hypothesis. We came to the conclusion that Xenon, a Noble Gas would signify most of the properties we searching for. The most interesting is that when Xenon is in the presence of an electronic discharge, it produces a blue ambient glow. This characteristic is fascinating in the aspect that it could very well highlight or amplify the surrounding EMF. Its is therefore logical to assume that any phenomenon in the vicinity of said field, would also be highlighted and easily visible. Of course this will take time to setup and even longer for trials to run. If we are able to produce repeatable, consistent results we will publish the results online.

 

Problems and/or Contradictions:

Xenon being a Noble Gas is highly combustible and extremely dangerous. No one is suggested to try these experiments on their own.

-FulCosmile

Blog Entry 6/23/07: For Investigators - Equipment Selection

fultoncountyparanormalsociety Posted by fultoncountyparanormalsociety at 09:46 PM on June 24, 2007 Comments comments (495)

I am curious as to what equipment other investigators are using on their cases.

HERE ARE SOME OF THE ITEMS WE ARE CURRENTLY USING:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

This is a Digital Thermocouple K-Type Thermometer.

We use this rather than a Non-Contact Digital IR Thermometer because it measures variance in temperature from between the two K-Type Thermocouples, instead of surface temperature

Benefits:

  • Differential Temperature Measurement
  • Select between Celsius and Fahrenheit
  • Overload display alert when input exceeds measurement range
  • Hold mode ? holds current reading and ceases taking other measurements
  • Easily portable ? take it anywhere you need it
  • Robust casing
  • Large, clear LCD


General Specifications:

  • Display: 3 ½ digit liquid crystal display with maximum reading of 1999
  • Powered by: 1 9V battery
  • Power Current: approx DC 3mA (typical)
  • Dimensions of Thermometer: 5.5 (w) x 11.5 (l) x 3 (d)cm (2.5 x 4.7 x 1?)
  • Dimensions of Screen: 4 (w) x 2 (l)cm (1.6 x 0.8?)
  • Length of Thermocouples: 75cm (29.5?)
  • Weight (Including Battery): 190g


Electrical Specifications:

  • Temperature Scale: Celsius or Fahrenheit
  • Measurement range: -50°C to 1300°C (-58°F to 1999°F)
  • Resolution: 1°C or 1°F


Accuracy:

  • 0.1°C ± (0.3%rdg +1°C)      -50°C to 199.9°C
    0.1°F ± (0.3%rdg +1°F)       -58°F to 199.9°F
    1°C ± (0.3%rdg +2°C)         -50°C to 1200°C
    1°C ± (0.6%rdg +2°C)         1200°C to 1300°C
    1°F ± (0.3%rdg +2°C)         -58°C to 1200°C
    1°F ± (0.6%rdg +2°C)         1200°F to 1999°F
  • Temperature Coefficient: 0.1 x the applicable accuracy spec per °C from 0°C to 18°C and 28°C to 50°C (32°F to 64°F and 82°F to 122°F)
  • Input Protection: 60V DC or 24V AC max input voltage on any combination of input pins
  • Reading Rate: 2.5 times per second
  • Input Connector: Accepts standard miniature thermocouple connectors 

 

 

 

This a Sony HandyCam 3.1 MegaPixels 20x-Optical Zoom 990x-Digital Zoom with NightShot Plus capabilities.

 

 

  • Key Features
  • Camcorder Type
  • Analog

 

  • Recording Format
  • Hi-8

 

  • Recording System
  • NTSC

 

  • CCD Quantity
  • 1

 

  • Optical Zoom
  • 20x

 

  • CCD
  • CCD Quantity
  • 1

 

  • CCD Size
  • 1/6"

 

  • CCD Pixels
  • 320K pixels

 

  • LCD / Viewfinder
  • Display Type
  • With LCD Panel

 

  • LCD Panel Size
  • 2.5 in.

 

  • Color Viewfinder
  • Without Color Viewfinder

 

  • Lens
  • Optical Zoom
  • 20x

 

  • Digital Zoom
  • 990x

 

  • Lens Focal Length
  • 2.5 - 50 mm

 

  • Filter Diameter
  • 37 mm

 

  • Video Modes
  • Recording Speed
  • SP

 

  • Image Stabilizer
  • With Image Stabilizer

 

  • Low Lux
  • 1 Lux

 

  • Night Shot
  • With Night Shot

 

  • Audio
  • Audio Format
  • Mono

 

  • Memory Photography
  • Digital Still Shot Mode
  • Without Still Shot Capability

 

  • MPEG Movie Mode
  • Without MPEG Movie Mode

 

  • Interfaces
  • Output Interfaces
  • S-Video ? Composite (Video)

 

  • Microphone Type
  • Installed

 

  • Power Supply
  • Battery Type
  • Proprietary Lithium

 

  • Battery Life
  • 1.92 Hours

 

  • Dimensions
  • Width
  • 3.38 in.

 

  • Depth
  • 6 in.

 

  • Height
  • 3.88 in.

 

  • Weight                                               1.94 in.

 

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FulCoParasmile

Blog Entry 6/14/07: For Investigators - Pre-Screening of Possible Cases

fultoncountyparanormalsociety Posted by fultoncountyparanormalsociety at 07:16 PM on June 14, 2007 Comments comments (0)

I know that within my own group we have somewhat of a lengthy pre-screening process for potential clients. In my opinion there is no sense in taking on a case, that you can not handle, and let's face it sometimes an investigator no matter how good his/her intentions are, just aren't enough. Psychological guidance at times is required, something that no one except board licensed Psychotherapists or Parapsychologists should ever offer. With that said it is also important (at least in our group) to try and scan the client for a preliminary pre-disposition to or against believing in the paranormal. Do they read paranormal literature, watch documentaries, buy into hollywood's "based on a true story" mumbo-jumbo? Knowing what a person believes can dismiss or encourage case selection. It is also important to keep in mind the state that the client is in. Do they seem truly scared, inquisitive, alone, comical? Judgement is a key to determining not only which sites to pick but in studying this field as a whole. It is also important to understand that despite what a lot of us feel we may know, we know nothing at all. I would never guarantee a person anything, instead I might tell them that we would do our best to discover what we can. When you tell someone that you definitely can guarantee to do something, it makes them feel betrayed when you can not. It is always important to keep an open mind when listening to reports but not so open-minded that your brain falls out. Keep your wits about you and keep a somewhat skeptical and professional stance. Those are the basics of how we choose our cases, and I am interested in seeing how others perform theirs.

FulCoParasmile

Blog Entry 6/14/07: Demonology: The 21st Century and You

fultoncountyparanormalsociety Posted by fultoncountyparanormalsociety at 01:52 PM on June 14, 2007 Comments comments (491)
With a resurgence of cinematic demonic plot lines, not seen since the days of 'The Exorcist'... the 21st Century seems renewed with a belief in demons. Demon (or Daemon) is commonly depicted as a supernatural being that has generally been described as a malevolent spirit, and in Christian terms it generally understood as an angel not following God.(http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Demon) The word daemon in Greek can also refer to a secondary divinity with God. Which brings me to this point, if belief in demonology is becoming a more and more common facet of the american sub-culture, is that only because theology has laid the groundwork? For to have belief in demons (on an ethereal level) would mean to hold belief in one or more Gods or Goddesses. Wherein does any factual or semi-factual information lie with this topic of discussion? I know that is a hard line to see, because for most people, we want to hold fast in our faith and believe this all has a purpose. If we take a look at it from a cultural view, I believe (do not quote me) that the first idioms of having a duality in life and the afterlife as a mainstreamed scripture came from the Zoroastrian Religion.


Basic beliefs
There is one universal and transcendental God, Ahura Mazda, the one uncreated Creator and to whom all worship is ultimately directed.
Ahura Mazda's creation - evident as asha, truth and order - is the antithesis of chaos, evident as druj, falsehood and disorder. The resulting conflict involves the entire universe, including humanity, which has an active role to play in the conflict.
Active participation in life through good thoughts, good words and good deeds is necessary to ensure happiness and to keep the chaos at bay. This active participation is a central element in Zoroaster's concept of free will, and Zoroastrianism rejects all forms of monasticism.
Ahura Mazda will ultimately prevail, at which point the universe will undergo a cosmic renovation and time will end (Zoroastrian eschatology). In the final renovation, all of creation - even the souls of the dead that were initially banished to "darkness" - will be (re)united in God.
In Zoroastrian tradition, the malevolent is represented by Angra Mainyu, the "Destructive Principle", while the benevolent is represented through Ahura Mazda's Spenta Mainyu, the instrument or "Bounteous Principle" of the act of creation. It is through Spenta Mainyu that Ahura Mazda is immanent in humankind, and through which the Creator interacts with the world. According to Zoroastrian cosmology, in articulating the Ahuna Vairya formula, Ahura Mazda made his ultimate triumph evident to Angra Mainyu.
As expressions and aspects of Creation, Ahura Mazda emanated six "sparks", the Amesha Spentas, "Bounteous Immortals" that are each the hypostasis and representative of one aspect of that Creation. These Amesha Spenta are in turn assisted by a league of lesser principles, the Yazatas, each "Worthy of Worship" and each again a hypostasis of a moral or physical aspect of Creation.
 
VIEWS EXPRESSED ON THE TOPIC OF THEOLOGY ARE THAT OF THE WRITER'S AND ARE BY NO MEANS MEANT TO OFFEND OR DISMISS ANY AND ALL RELIGIONS/SECTS.

Many other civilizations throughout history have versions of demonic folklore:

A
Aamon (Christian demonology)
Abaddon (Christian demonology)
Abalam (Christian demonology)
Adramelech (Assyrian mythology)
Af (Jewish mythology)
Agaliarept (Jewish mythology)
Agares (Christian demonology)
Agiel (Jewish mythology)
Ahriman (a.k.a. Angra Mainyu) (Zoroastrianism)
Aim (Christian demonology)
Akvan (Persian demonology)
Alal (Chaldean mythology)
Alastor (Christian demonology)
Alloces (Christian demonology)
Allu (Akkadian mythology)
Amaymon (Christian demonology)
Amdusias (Christian demonology)
Ammut (Egyptian mythology)
Anamalech (Assyrian mythology)
Anzu (Sumerian mythology)
Amon (Christian demonology)
Amy (Christian demonology)
Andhaka (Hindu mythology)
Andras (Christian demonology)
Andrealphus (Christian demonology)
Andromalius (Christian demonology)
Antichrist (Christian demonology)
Apep (a.k.a. Apophis) (Egyptian mythology)
Apollyon (Christian demonology)
Armaros (Christian demonology)
Asag (Sumerian mythology)
Asb'el (Jewish mythology)
Asmodeus (Persian mythology, Jewish folklore and Christian demonology)
Astaroth (Christian demonology)
Astarte (Semitic mythology)
Asura (Hindu mythology)
Azazel (Jewish demonology)
Azhi Dahaka (Zoroastrianism)

B
Baal (Christian demonology)
Baal shamem (Caananite mythology)
Bagat (Shape-shifting demon from the Philippines)
Balam (Christian demonology)
Balberith (Jewish demonology)
Bali Raj (Hindu mythology)
Baphomet (Demon, or image/idol thereof)
Barbas (Christian demonology)
Barbatos (Christian demonology)
Bartimaeus (Literature, Stroud)
Bathin (Christian demonology)
Beelzebub (Jewish demonology, Christian demonology)
Behemoth (Jewish demonology)
Beherit (Phoenecian mythology)
Belial (Jewish demonology, Christian demonology)
Beleth (Christian demonology)
Belphegor (Christian demonology)
Berith (Christian demonology)
Bifrons (Christian demonology)
Biule (Romanian mythology)
Botis (Christian demonology)
Buer (Christian demonology)
Bune (Christian demonology)

C
Caacrinolaas (Christian demonology)
Caim (Christian demonology)
Cerberus (Greek mythology and Roman mythology)
Charun (Etruscan mythology)
Chemosh (Moabite mythology)
Chimera (Greek mythology)
Cho Cho (Buddhist demonology)
Chupacabra (Latin American mythology)
Cimejes (Christian demonology)
Corson (Christian demonology)
Crocell (Christian demonology)
Culsu (Etruscan mythology)

D
Dagon (Semitic mythology)
Dahaka (Perisan demonology)
Damon (unknown)
Dantalion (Christian demonology)
Danjal (Jewish mythology)
Dasa (Hindu mythology)
Decarabia (Christian demonology)
Deicide (Egyptian demonology)
Demogorgon (Christian demonology)
Drekavac (Slavic mythology)
Dumah (Jewish demonology)
Donn (Irish mythology)
Dominic(christian mythology)
Dmitryus (Christian mythology)
Damien (Christian mythology)

E
Eligos (Christian demonology)
Empusa (Greek mythology)
Etrigan (DC comics)
Euryale (Greek mythology)
Eurynome (Greek mythology)
Eurynomos (Greek mythology)

F
Familiars (Christian demonology)
Fleuretty (Christian demonology)
Focalor (Christian demonology)
Foras (Christian demonology)
Forneus (Christian demonology)
Furcas (Christian demonology)
Furfur (Christian demonology)

G
Gaap (Christian demonology)
Gader'el (Jewish demonology)
Gaki (Japanese mythology)
Glasya-Labolas (Christian demonology)
Göap (Christian demonology)
Gorgon (Greek mythology)
Gregorian (Christian demonology)
Gremory (Christian demonology)
Grigori (Jewish demonology)
Gusion (Christian demonology)

H
Haagenti (Christian demonology)
Halphas (Christian demonology)
Hanan'el (Christian demonology)
Hantu (Philippinan mythology)
Haures (Christian demonology)
Humbaba (Sumerian mythology, Akkadian mythology)

I
Incubus (Christian demonology, Chaldean mythology, Jewish folklore)
Ipos (Christian demonology)
Iblis (Islamic demonology)
Ithea (Christian demonology)

J
Jikininki (Japanese mythology)
Jaydeep (Hindu mythology)
Jinn (Islamic Mythology)

K
Kabhanda (Hinduism)
Kasdaye (Christian demonology)
Ka ni na (Japanese mythology)
Kitsune (Japanese mythology)
Kobal (Christian demonology)
Kokb'ael (Jewish demonology)

L
Labal (Christian demonology)
Labasu (a.k.a. Dimmea) (Sumerian mythology)
Lamia (Bulgarian folklore, Christian demonology and Greek mythology)
Legion (Christian demonology)
Lechies (Slavic mythology)
Lempo (Finnish mythology)
Leraje (Christian demonology)
Leviathan (Jewish demonology, Christian demonology)
Lilim (Jewish folklore)
Lilith (Sumerian mythology, Akkadian mythology, Jewish folklore)
Lilu (Jewish demonology)
Liothe (North-European folklore)
Lix Tetrax (Jewish/Christian demonology)
Loquerion (N.Ireland Folklore)
Lucifer (Christian demonology)
Lucifuge Rofocale (Christian demonology)

M
Malphas (Christian demonology)
Mammon (Christian demonology)
Maricha (Hindu mythology)
Marax (Christian demonology)
Marbas (Christian demonology)
Marchosias (Christian demonology)
Mastema (Jewish demonology)
Masselir (Jewish mythology)
Mathim (Christian demonology)
Mccue (Hindu demonoloy)
Medusa (Greek mythology)
Melchiresa (Jewish demonology)
Mephistopheles (Christian folklore)
Merihem (Christian demonology)
Mictlantecuhtli (Aztec mythology)
Mojo (African mythology)
Moloch (Christian demonology)
Munkir (Islamic demonology)
Murmur (Christian demonology)

N
Naamah (Jewish demonology)
Naberius (Christian demonology)
Naberus (Christian demonology)
Naphula (Christian demonology)
Nekir (Islamic demonology)
Neqa'el (Egyptian mythology)
Ninurta (Sumerian mythology, Akkadian mythology)
Nix (North-European folklore)
Nekomata (Japanese mythology)

O
Onoskelis (Greek mythology)
Oray (Christian demonology)
Orcus (see also: Orcs)
Oriax (Christian demonology)
Ornias (Jewish demonology)
Orobas (Christian demonology)
Ose (Christian demonology)
Osiris (Egyptian mythology)
Oni (Japanese demonology)
Oulotep (Jewish mythology)

P
Paimon (Christian demonology)
Pazuzu (Sumerian mythology, Akkadian mythology)
Penemue (Jewish mythology)
Phenex (Christian demonology)
Pithius (Christian demonology)
Popo Bawa (Zanzibar demonology)
Procell (Christian demonology)
Pruflas (Christian demonology)
Purson (Christian demonology)



R
Raging Demon (Christian demonology)
Rahab (Jewish folklore)
Rahovart (European folklore)
Raiju (Japanese mythology)
Rakshasa (Hindu mythology)
Rangda (Hindu mythology)
Raum (Christian demonology)
Razakel (European folklore)
Rimmon (Syrian demonology)
Ronove (Christian demonology)
Rumjal (Jewish demonology)
Rusalka (Slavic mythology)

S
Sabnock (Christian demonology)
Sallos (Christian demonology)
Samael (Jewish demonology)
Satan (Jewish demonology, Christian demonology)
Satanachia (Christian demonology)
Scox (Christian demonology)
Seere (Christian demonology)
Semyazza (Jewish demonology)
Set (Egyptian mythology during the Second Intermediate Period)
Shaitan (Islamic demonology)
Shax (Christian demonology)
Shedim (Jewish folklore)
Shezmu (Egyptian mythology)
Sidragasum (Christian demonology)
Sitri (Christian demonology)
Stheno (Greek mythology)
Stolas (Christian demonology)
Succubus (Sumerian mythology, Akkadian mythology, Jewish folklore, Christian demonology)
Surgat (Christian demonology)

T
Tannin (Jewish demonology)
Tartaruchi (Apocryphal Christian demonology)
Temeluchus (Apocryphal Christian demonology)
Teeraal (Babylonian mythology)
Tengu (Japanese Mythology)
Thammuz (Christian demonology)
Thren (Nordic demonology)
Tzitzimime (Aztec mythology)



V
Vacca (demonolatry)
Valefar (Christian demonology)
Vapula (Christian demonology)
Vassago (Christian demonology)
Vepar (Christian demonology)
Verrine (Christian demonology)
Vine (demon) (Christian demonology)
Volac (Christian demonology)

W
Wendigo ( Native American Mythology)

X
Xitragupten (Christian demonology)

Y
Yeqon (Jewish demonology)
Yeter'el (Christian demonology)
Yokai (Japanese folklore)
Yuki-Onna (Japanese folklore)

Z
Zagan (Christian demonology)
Zepar (Christian demonology)
Ziminar (Christian demonology)
Zmeu (Romanian folklore)
Zin (West African folklore)
Ziz (Jewish demonology)

(Taken from Wikipedia.org)

I guess I will stop here for today.
 
(Be it stated that I am not a demonologist or expert on demons by any means, these are just my thoughts and a bit of cited information. Do Not Attempt To Handle ANY Demonic Activity Yourself.)

-FulCoParasmile

Blog Entry 06/14/07: Thoughts on the

fultoncountyparanormalsociety Posted by fultoncountyparanormalsociety at 01:46 PM on June 14, 2007 Comments comments (0)
My first ever blog entry, and I chose the topic to be my thoughts on shadow people and the resounding phenomenon. As the reports of "shadow people" grow it becomes harder and harder not to take notice to the phenomena. On a personal side note, I myself have had an experience pertaining to said area, that I can not seem to explain rationally. It had happened in our old apartment, roughly 2- 2.5 years ago. First I will set up the scenario and layout of the apartment. It was originally a home, roughly built in the 40's-50's, that was turned into two mirrored apartments. While residing there (about 2 years) my girlfriend and myself came down with very bizarre ailments; Torticolus, Hot Tub Flabicculitis, Pilondial Cysts, etc. Sicknesses that I have particularly had never heard of. Anyways, the master bedroom was in a sort of upstairs loft, with only room enough for a small bed and a dresser or two. Before I go on, I have to admit that I myself am a bit of an insomniac, and even moreso back then. Now because of this I had always slept on the left side of the bed, facing the top of the stairwell. On one particular night I was in bed and watching late night infomercials, must have been around 3-4 am. I for some reason decided to glance down at the base of the stairwell, and when I did I observed a figured shadow hover and then pass in front of the steps. It really did not frighten me, or even shock me for that matter. What is fear but an absence of knowledge. I did not however desire to stay there for much longer and moved later that February.

Onto the speculative theories!!smile

One plausible medical explanation for some supposed Shadow People sightings could be that of Hypno or Hypnagogia.

To site reference wikipedia : Hypnagogia (also spelled hypnogogia) describes vivid dream-like auditory, visual, or tactile sensations, which are often accompanied by sleep paralysis and experienced when falling asleep or waking up.

Hypnagogic sensations
Hypnagogic sensations are vivid dream-like experiences that occur as one is falling asleep or waking up. Accompanying sleep paralysis can cause the sensations to be more frightening. The features of these sensations generally vary by individual, but some are more common to the experience than others:

Most common

Vividness
Falling sensation
Fear
Common

Sensing a "presence" (often malevolent)
Pressure/weight on body (especially the chest or back).
A sensation of not being able to breathe
Sense of impending doom/death
Fairly common

Auditory sensations (often footsteps or indistinct voices, or pulsing noises). Auditory sensations which are described as noise instead of sensations of distinct or comprehensible sounds, are often described to be similar to auditory sensations caused by nitrous oxide by persons who have experienced both.
Visual sensations such as lights, people or shadows moving around the room
Less common

Floating sensations (often described as out-of-body experiences)
Seamless transition into fully immersive lucid dreaming, also associated with out-of-body experiences
Tactile sensations (such as a hand touching or grabbing)
Rare

Vibration
Involuntary movements (sometimes the feeling of sliding off the bed or even up walls).
The feeling of being pulled in different directions
During the hypnagogic state, an individual may appear to be fully awake, but has brain waves indicating that the individual is technically sleeping. Also, the individual may be completely aware of their state, which enables lucid dreamers to enter the dream state consciously directly from the waking state (see wake-initiated lucid dream technique). Many artists, musicians, architects, engineers, and others demanding creativity to be successful have benefited from hypnagogia, where the mind can be free and open to creative and new ideas.[citation needed]

An experience of the hypnagogic state is not an uncommon occurrence with 30 to 40 percent of people experiencing it at least once in their lives. However, it could be a sign of a sleep disorder, such as narcolepsy and insomnia, or associated with temporal lobe epilepsy.

The hypnagogic state can be accompanied by or associated with anomalous phenomena such as alien abduction, extra-sensory perception, telepathy, apparitions, or prophetic or crisis visions. This conduciveness to anomalous phenomena can be correlated with the initial increase of alpha and the later increase of theta brainwaves.

Other theories and speculations range from parallel dimensional beings, demonic activity, aliens, and of course most common; hallucinations. However with such an elevation in the number of reported cases it would be hard to dismiss the phenomenon as simply flight of fancy. Case reports vary on size, height, and state of said phenomenon. Some claim to be between 3-5 feet in height, others 5-7 feet. Some are gender specified, while others see as only a black shapeless mass.

Almost all cases of reported "Shadow People" claim it to be benign in nature, and I am hard pressed to hear of a case where a person was physically assaulted by a shadow being. One of my own personal theories is that reports of spectral "Black Dogs", Grims and other death omens could possibly tie in with the "SP" phenomena. Like that of the Banshees' of Ireland, Black Dogs and Grims supposedly signal the passing of a member of an ancesteral house. Although death omens themselves can be taken for nothing more than pariedolia(people seeing what they want to see), it is an interesting premise to think about. Could "shadows" be trying to convey a message of passing or even possibly to warn of impending danger?

Anyways that is enough for this evening, feel free to leave any comments you would like, as I am always up for intellectual discussion.smile

-FulCoParasmile

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