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September 30, 2005 Exorcism Deaths, La Santa Muerte, Raelians, Bruno A self-described priestess of Vodoun in Guyana has been convicted of manslaughter after a 2002 exorcism ritual became a fatal beating. http://altreligion.about.com/b/a/204671.htm
Electronic Ghost Detector The Grand Daddy of Ghost meters, the TriField Natural EM Meter ($179) ignores power sources and appliances and has a built-in tone to alert you of spooky activity. http://www.gadgetryblog.com/gadgetryblog/2005/09/electronic_ghos.html
Satanic sect suspected in embryo find POLICE found two human foetuses in a package at Bogota airport that was to be sent to the United States and said overnight they suspect it could be part of a traffic in embryos for satanic sects. http://www.thecouriermail.news.com.au/common/story_page/0,5936,16757852%5E401,00.html
Acupressure a New Aid for Sleepy Students (HealthDay News) -- Drowsy students can keep themselves more alert in class by using self-applied acupressure, a new study reports http://news.yahoo.com/s/hsn/20050928/hl_hsn/acupressureanewaidforsleepystudents
Local legends and lore: Waiting and watching from beyond.. WEST GREENWICH - It is undeniably an ominous looking place.
http://www.zwire.com/site/news.cfm?BRD=1720&dept_id=74554&newsid=15298195&PAG=461&rfi=9
Crowd stones healer to death Pietermaritzburg - Police were unable to prevent a group of Mpophomeni residents from stoning to death a traditional healer in front of them while they were searching his house in connection with the death of two people. http://www.news24.com/News24/South_Africa/News/0,6119,2-7-1442_1766451,00.html
'Witch' killer granted bail The Howick Magistrate's Court has granted bail to a man believed to have been involved in the death of an alleged witch in the Mpophomeni area in the KwaZulu-Natal midlands. http://www.sundaytimes.co.za/zones/sundaytimesNEW/newsst/newsst1128055505.aspx
September 29, 2005 World's leading Ghost Hunters unite to produce Encyclopedia of Haunted places The Encyclopedia of Haunted Places: Ghostly Locales From Around the World is the first book written by dozens of paranormal investigators from around the globe and features over 250 haunted locations. http://www.prweb.com/releases/2005/9/prweb290253.htm
Witch wins right to declare cost of brooms A Dutch witch has won her battle to make the cost of her brooms and spell-making lessons tax-deductable. http://www.vikingfm.co.uk/Article.asp?PT=&id=121987
Iapetus: A Moon, a Mystery One of the objects in the Solar System that the Hubble Space telescope does not appear to have photographed in any detail, is Iapetus– the third-largest moon of Saturn. In Greek mythology, Iapetus was a Titan– a God- the son of Uranus and Gaia and the ancestor of mankind. http://www.phenomenamagazine.com/0/editorial.asp?aff_id=0&this_cat=Area+51&action=page&obj_id=3998
Machete hacking trial opens Kyle Parsley of 26, and Mike Schiavone of 24, slit each other's arms with a small silver knife and began to suck each others blood in an occult ritual- testified Joshua Reeves in his attempted murder trial. Moments later, he hacked each man with a machete in self-defense (he claims.) http://www.ocala.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20050928/NEWS/209280357/1001/news01
Taxman allows witchcraft write-off Dutch tax authorities have allowed a woman to deduct the 2,210 euros it cost her to take a one-year course in witchcraft. http://www.abc.net.au/news/newsitems/200509/s1470815.htm
September 28, 2005 'Monk' busted for molesting 2 women on pretext of exorcism A self-proclaimed monk who runs a hall for spiritual understanding has been arrested for molesting two women on the pretext of exorcism, police said. http://mdn.mainichi-msn.co.jp/national/news/20050927p2a00m0na003000c.html
Stairway to heaven The race is on to build the first "space elevator' - long dismissed as science fiction - to carry people and materials into orbit along a cable thousands of miles long.
Dalai Lama urges Peace through 'Science of Emotions' Piscataway, N.J., Sept. 25 -- Sharing the simple spiritual lessons that have become his calling card, the Dalai Lama drew the largest crowd for a non-athletic event in Rutgers University history Sunday for a wide-ranging speech on what he called the "science of emotions."
http://www.beliefnet.com/story/175/story_17580_1.html
New Exhibit Looks at Occult Photography Spooky! New Exhibit at the Metropolitan Museum of Art looks at History of Occult Photography. http://abcnews.go.com/Entertainment/wireStory?id=1164101
Man accuses spiritual sect of abducting wife AHMEDABAD: Haresh Lilani has not seen his wife Sudha for nearly a year now. This 45-year old resident of Adipur in Kutch, has moved court against a prominent spiritual sect, alleging that his wife is 'captive' in one of their centres here.
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/articleshow/1244584.cms
Judge orders town to pay Wiccan priestess' legal fees The town of Great Falls has yet to pay about $53,000 in legal fees to a Wiccan priestess who won a court battle over whether the town should stop using Jesus Christ's name in prayers before council meetings.
Witchcraft Tax Deduction, Rasta in Ghana, Darla Wynne Witchcraft Tax Deduction, Rasta in Ghana, Darla Wynne
http://altreligion.about.com/b/a/205966.htm
September 27, 2005 Animal Psychic An esteemed animal psychic is to hold a special workshop in Ambleside next month, to help you learn some of her skills. http://www.lakelandradio.co.uk/cms/content/view/4726/59/
Ghost hunters invade Atchison Mr. Talbert and his team must stay ahead of the ghosts to be able to catch them on video or audio.
Police seek man over 'vampire' killing HOMICIDE detectives have released an image of a man they believe could help solve the murder two years ago of a male prostitute who supposedly claimed to be a vampire.
Haunted places in Kansas Ghost stories, which hould be considedred folk tales and nothing more, of the haunted places in Kansas. http://www.juiceenewsdaily.com/0105/entertainment/haunted_kansas.html?1127768440125
Indian businesses turn spiritual MUMBAI, India (CNN) -- Dressed in a white "kurta," guru Mukesh Jodhani addressed nearly 30 followers sitting cross-legged on the floor of an apartment in the upper-class central Mumbai neighborhood of Villa Parle East. http://edition.cnn.com/2005/WORLD/asiapcf/09/16/india.eye.spiritual/
Witch link to missing man NEW ENGLAND detectives are investigating a number of leads following last week's public appeal for information on the disappearance of William "Bill" Roach in 1993.
September 26, 2005 The living roam Waverly Hills Goosebumps and cold chills abounded this weekend at the Mid-South Paranormal Convention as thousands of ghost hunters and others curious about paranormal activity visited the Waverly Hills Sanatorium. http://www.courier-journal.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20050926/NEWS01/509260374
Astrology is a 'star' even in today's computer age In this present day and age, there is a competitive edge to any activity one undertakes. And to get the best end of the bargain, there are many who consult these stars to avoid making an incorrect decisions, especially on inauspicious days.
The Living Worlds Hypothesis Saturn's moon Titan is enveloped in a thick orange haze, and the organic particles that make up that smog have been raining out of the atmosphere and down onto the surface for millennia. This rich chemical brew is thought to be ripe for life's origin, similar in some aspects to Earth in its earliest days. http://www.spacedaily.com/news/saturn-titan-05zb.html
A variety of beliefs welcomed The Temple of the Living God marks its 45th anniversary. It embraces astrology, the supernatural and spiritualism. http://www.sptimes.com/2005/09/25/Neighborhoodtimes/A_variety_of_beliefs_.shtml
Starved and beaten with nails: Kinshasa's young 'witches' cast out by slum preachers If the preachers who spread their message on the banks of the Congo are to be believed, the face of evil is found in the despairing gaze of an abandoned child.
Mob torches houses of suspected witches The eight were arrested when irate residents of Area 25 Township in Lilongwe torched two houses belonging to Emily Hunga and Mai Nasimango who they accused of teaching witchcraft to 16 children.
http://www.nationmalawi.com/articles.asp?articleID=12698
For pagans, equinox a time of spiritual renewal Equinox is a Latin word meaning equal night. It's used in English to mean equal night and equal day. Thursday there was exactly as much day as night. http://www.news-leader.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20050924/LIFE/509240301/1093
September 23, 2005 Nigerian lynched for witchcraft A mob in northern Nigeria has beaten to death a man who police say confessed to involvement in ritual murders. http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/africa/4276406.stm
'Ghost hunters' use science to investigate hauntings at Malabar Farmhouse The intrepid members of the Central Ohio Paranormal Society sought the whisper of a ghost and longed for the touch of a vanished hand- or at least an invisible one.
The Puzzeling Planet Pluto The puzzling planet Pluto has always charmed and fascinated sky-watchers with its intriguing flair. Petit Pluto is unimaginably cold and peculiarly rocky. Though the amount of information for realistically understanding its nature and character is unfolding, Pluto is still shrouded in great mystery. http://www.gorkhapatra.org.np/pageloader.php?file=2005/09/22/nation/nation1
'Cursed' black diamond on display A "cursed" black diamond, which has seen three former owners commit suicide, is to go on display in the UK for the first time. http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/london/4262862.stm
Cult promises to resurrect belsan children At least 11 mothers of children who perished in last year's Beslan school attack have turned to a cult that promises to resurrect the dead for money. http://www.moscowtimes.ru/stories/2005/09/23/003.html
Woman beaten up on charge of witch dies MAHOTTARI, Sept. 22: Two women were beaten and forcibly fed human faeces accusing them of practising withcraft in Mahottari district. One of them died on the way to hospital and the other is being socially ostracized by the neighbours. http://www.gorkhapatra.org.np/pageloader.php?file=2005/09/23/nation/nation4
KZN man 'attacked elderly pair with a panga' Two sisters were hacked to death on suspicion that they were practicing witchcraft and had bewitched people in the area. http://www.int.iol.co.za/index.php?set_id=1&click_id=15&art_id=vn20050922090911757C911003
Faith- Dark chocolate, light- hearted ritual Circling together in a brightly lit church basement in Arlington, 18 pagans began a lighthearted ritual celebration of chocolate by welcoming spirits from each cardinal direction. http://www.dcexaminer.com/articles/2005/09/21/features/faith/74faith22pagans.txt
Witch tag ploy in land grab Helpless women in villages are often branded witches with an intention to grab their land. http://www.telegraphindia.com/1050922/asp/jamshedpur/story_5269673.asp
Cherie believes in 'weird practices and witchcraft' Exactly a fortnight after Cherie Blair wowed Delhi with her apparently India-centric fashion sense and down-to-earth attitude to life in "the goldfish bowl" of 10, Downing Street as wife of the British Prime Minister, she has newly been quoted as a firm believer in witchcraft, Eastern-inspired "New Age mumbo jumbo" and weird practices involving incantations over her husband's hair locks and nail clippings.
http://www.lexpress.mu/display_article.php?news_id=50626
Freedom of Religion in Cuba Cuba: a medley of religions. Numerous churches and religious denominations practice their faiths freely on the island, said Samuel Kobia, General Secretary of the World Council of Churches (WCC), following his recent visit to the Caribbean island. The Cuban Constitution on Religion. Believers Join the Cuban Communist Party. http://www.lankaweb.com/news/items05/220905-2.html
September 22, 2005 Welsh: Interest in cards is not occult, just fun How many times have you said "It's just not in the cards?" I'll bet a dozen or more times.
http://www2.townonline.com/needham/opinion/view.bg?articleid=328885
Autumn's mystical allure The first day of fall, also known as the autumnal equinox, is one of two points during the year when night and day are of equal length.
http://www.in-forum.com/articles/index.cfm?id=103667§ion=News
Ants, not evil spirits, create devil's gardens in the Amazon rainforest, study finds Deborah M. Gordon: "Devil's gardens are large stands of trees in the Amazonian rainforest that consist almost entirely of a single species, Duroia hirsuta, and, according to local legend, are cultivated by an evil forest spirit," write Frederickson and her colleagues in Nature. "Here we show that the ant, Myrmelachista schumanni, which nests in D. hirsuta stems, creates devil's gardens by poisoning all plants except its hosts with formic acid. By killing other plants, M. schumanni provides its colonies with abundant nest sites--a long-lasting benefit, as colonies can live for 800 years." http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2005-09/su-ane091905.php
Red planet may have 'marsquakes' The climate on Mars may be warming and recent images have shown the first evidence of seismic activity on Earth's neighbour planet, scientists say. http://www.abc.net.au/science/news/stories/s1464931.htm
Famed ghost hunter tells tales of the paranormal John Zaffis opened his presentation in the Student Center's Storer Ballroom by darkening the room and showing photographs that depicted haunted places. http://www.herald-mail.com/?module=displaystory&story_id=120390&format=html
Out-of-body or all in mind One in 10 people have had an out-of-body experience, yet scientists know very little about the phenomenon. Researchers say a new study could bring us closer to the ultimate question of what happens when we die. http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/magazine/4271018.stm
Not all psychic TV shows capture reality of psychic contact Television entertainment programming is beginning to offer insight into the way psychics work and how the information they channel is manifested, providing relatively realistic representations. http://www.nj.com/waterfrontjournal/index.ssf?/base/news-0/1127380860198220.xml&coll=3
Witchcraft and nail clippings: the weird world of Cherie Blair? Even by the standards of the alternative therapies said to be used by Cherie Blair, submitting her husband's toenail clippings to a health guru's pendulum is taking her alleged New Age obsession to a higher level. http://news.independent.co.uk/uk/politics/article313787.ece
Sudan's sick turn to spiritual healers for cures KALAKLA, Sudan (Reuters) - Two women lay wrapped in blankets on a wooden bed as Sheikh Abdur Mahmoud shouted into their ears to scare away the demons they said were ruining their personal lives.
September 21, 2005 Lost on a journey to free his mind "If I'm gone, don't worry," wrote Ryan Chambers. "I'm not dead, I'm freeing minds. But first I have to free my own."
The deeper connection More than a pop culture phenomenon, yoga is growing as a route to spirituality. http://wildcat.arizona.edu/papers/98/181/05_1.html
Investigator: Cult may have killed goats Nebraska Humane Society Investigating Death Of Farm Animals, they say cult activity may be behind the discovery of two dead goats in Sarpy County. http://www.theomahachannel.com/news/4998714/detail.html
A Question of Faith: What role does the moon play in your religion? The moon has important representations for each religion.In Wicca, the moon represents subtle feminine forces influencing the workings of Earth. A ccording to the Islamic lunar calendar, the moon and its phases mark major religious observations. http://www.startribune.com/stories/614/5619030.html
Rimban: Prevalence of reincarnation Erwin Rimban- Learners in the spiritual path, do not fear reincarnation. Accept it as an engine for growth. Know that immersion in the shadows of the universe will cause the soul to reach higher and higher for the star of perfection, the realm of Absolute Truth. http://www.sunstar.com.ph/static/bag/2005/09/20/oped/erwin.rimban.html
Parents of Suicide Victim Bring in Psychic The parents of a 17-year-old Cambria County boy whose death has been ruled a suicide have asked a psychic to review the case because they don't believe their son killed himself. http://www.wrtanews.com/artman/publish/article_2711.shtml
September 20, 2005 Loretto parents turn to psychic to unravel case A couple who believe the truth is not yet known about the 2003 shooting death of their teenaged son has turned to a nationally known psychic investigator to crack the case. http://www.tribune-democrat.com/local/local_story_262233139.html
Durango explores spirituality Sara Jung talks to archangels. Most often to Michael, her personal guide. In half-hour angelic channel readings costing $45, she and Michael help customers explore personal issues.
Voodoo Chile Carlos Maycotte: During senior year of high school, a friend of mine made a voodoo doll out of a few sticks and a lot of black yarn. It was about eight inches tall, its neck tilted at a dejected ankle and looked creepy enough to be the real thing, not just the bored byproduct of an uneventful teenage afternoon. We decided to name it Marty. http://www.cornellsun.com/vnews/display.v/ART/2005/08/25/430d0b0b1ec88
Pagan Pride Day set for Sunday NEW PORT RICHEY - For months, a small group of pagans has been scraping together its few dollars, holding fundraisers, trying raise enough money to introduce themselves to Pasco County residents. http://www.sptimes.com/2005/09/20/Pasco/Pagan_Pride_Day_set_f.shtml
Coming soon: Autumnal balancing act Lynne "Willow" Green, a first-degree wiccan priestess -- describes the signifigance of the small bowls containing dried vegetables, salt -- which represents cleansing -- a small cauldron to put offerings in, a rock bearing amethyst crystals representing Earth elements, skeleton key, a bottle for burning incense and other items on her altar for the fall season. http://www.thedailyworld.com/articles/2005/09/19/local_news/02news.txt
Maria Korp 'gave clairvoyant a fortune' The daughter of slain Melbourne woman Maria Korp says her mother secretly spent a small fortune on candles, blessings and predictions from a conman clairvoyant.
She saw death coming weeks before fatal fire Sylvaine Wong, mother of 3 told friend 'it's coming closer' during Tarot readings. http://www.silive.com/news/advance/index.ssf?/base/news/1127135720146510.xml&coll=1
Healing herbs provide basis for products BROWNING - A botanical Rocky Mountain landscape nourishes Pauline Matt's lifelong passion for plants, her answer to health and healing. http://www.billingsgazette.com/index.php?id=1&display=rednews/2005/09/17/build/state/30-herbs.inc
Mothman: Myth or Reality? Standing at seven feet tall, the Mothman was first sighted in the TNT area of Mason County in November of 1966. http://www.wtap.com/news/headlines/1724261.html
September 19, 2005 Torkelson: Witches coming out of the closet He looked like a nice meat-and-potatoes kind of guy, wearing white socks, khaki shorts and a T-shirt that read, "Army."
http://www.rockymountainnews.com/drmn/news_columnists/article/0,1299,DRMN_86_4091699,00.html
Suspected Mazabuka witch loses five herds of cattle Mazabuka, Sept 19, ZANA—A suspected witch in Chalimbana area in Mazabuka District has lost five herds of cattle after her neighbour grabbed the animals on suspicion that she was bewitching his family. http://www.zana.gov.zm/news/viewnews.cgi?category=11&id=1127132930
The business of angels NORTH ATTLEBORO -- Images of angels permeate the life and location of Nancy Johansen. http://www.thesunchronicle.com/articles/2005/09/18/feature/feature92.txt
Pagans in public places The Secret Garden Coven, a pagan group in Colorado, has come under fire after renting the American Legion Hall in Ramah, Colo., for a festival to be held Halloween weekend. The festival is scheduled to include a dinner, a craft show and a midnight ritual, which organizer Jerusha Doucette-Johnson described as lighting candles, facing in different directions, honoring dead loved ones and giving thanks. http://www.dailypilot.com/religion/story/24598p-35134c.html
New teen books stir up vampires, witches and sex Our fall bounty of new teen books includes novels that explore the quirks of love, family and America. For Halloween we've unearthed a juicy vampire tale, a scary fantasy and a true-life guide to being a witch. http://desmoinesregister.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20050918/ENT01/509180304/1046
Feng shui- Science or Superstition? BEIJING - A university in eastern China has stirred up a storm of controversy about feng shui, with academics around the country sounding off on whether the ancient Chinese study of geomancy is a science or mere superstition. http://www.nzherald.co.nz/section/story.cfm?c_id=5&ObjectID=10345710
Haunted or not? Psychics psyched Spirited offers pour in from ghost-busters who want to help a scared Church Street business. http://www.orlandosentinel.com/orl-ghost1805sep18,0,4070830.story?coll=orl-home-headlines
Psychic 'heard' dead woman in Italian lake ROME (Reuters) - An Italian psychic who led police to the body of a missing woman at the bottom of Lake Como says an unworldly vision allowed her to unravel the three-year-old mystery.
Growing beyond the pull of the tribe in Kenya Nairobi teens find unity in national culture though old ties persist.
http://msnbc.msn.com/id/9381078/
September 16, 2005 Political Magic WHILE CLOSET WITCHES abound in the North Bay, the Western world's most visible practitioner of paganism makes her home amongst us. Starhawk has sold hundreds of thousands of books about making magic, witchcraft, sex and politics. She and her coven, the Reclaiming community, regularly hold public rituals to celebrate seasonal cycles, fertility, feminism and the Goddess. http://www.metroactive.com/papers/sonoma/09.14.05/byrne-0537.html
Combating negative stereotypes of paganism A mission of Open Grove Society is combating negative stereotypes of paganism and other alternative religions. http://www.cm-life.com/vnews/display.v/ART/2005/09/16/432a4b3036d5d
Spirit moves the power to heal The Rev. John Rea brings faith to the fore through healing hands and words. http://www.lsj.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20050915/LIFE04/509150320/1079/life
Debate rages as medium finds body in lake The body of Chiara Beriffi, who disappeared three years ago, was found in her car in Lake Como in precisely the area indicated by a medium, Maria Rosa Busi, who had been approached for help by Beriffi's parents in March.
http://www.mg.co.za/articlepage.aspx?area=/breaking_news/other_news/&articleid=250999
Ghost in the bathroom: the real Moaning Myrtle GHOSTS come in all shapes and sizes. They turn up everywhere, from castles, to campsites. An encounter will probably leave you terrified, as it did to the hero of our story. http://heritage.scotsman.com/myths.cfm?id=1938542005
I was groped by a ghost on my hen night Bride-to-be Sarah Owen's Hen Night was turning out to be a tame affair- until some unexpected visitors arrived.
Do traditional healers stand a chance in today's society? Interview
http://www.monitor.co.ug/socpol/socpol09162.php
September 15, 2005 Has photographer captured dark spirits who haunt tourist spot? A VISITOR to Whitehaven's Rum Story claims to have photographed paranormal lights at the haunted tourist attraction. http://www.cumbria-online.co.uk/viewarticle.asp?id=282161
Ramah mayor apologizes to pagans RAMAH - Mayor Tamra Herrara apologized Tuesday to a pagan group whose plan for a Halloween gathering has cast the small plains town as a modern-day Salem. http://www.gazette.com/display.php?id=1310525&secid=1
Psychic Teaches Property Buyers/Renters How To Spot Haunted Properties Before Investing. An e-document 'The Art And Science Of Spotting Haunted Houses And Detecting Ghosts' is now available for property buyers or renters to check if it is haunted before investing.
Rimban: Understanding the esoretic realm THE esoteric realms of thought can provide great insight into the nature of man and the universe. But, for most people, the esoteric realm of thought can be a morass, a veritable jungle of ideas where one can easily get lost. http://www.sunstar.com.ph/static/bag/2005/09/14/oped/erwin.rimban.html
Why Science cannot unlock the secret of the Human Mind As technology gives us more sophisticated means to acquire knowledge, much attention is being focused on studying the human brain. Science ponders, why is the human brain far superior to the animal brain? This article shows why science cannot find the answer. http://www.thetrumpet.com/index.php?page=article&id=858
New York exhibit looks at Art, Magic or Medical Practice in Ancient Egypt To protect a pregnant woman in ancient Egypt, the seal on a magic jar containing a strip of papyrus could have been pressed on her skin. For the good health of a baby, a wand inscribed with the image of a goddess might be used to draw a protective circle around the spot where the child lay. http://www.wnbc.com/entertainment/4966137/detail.html
A Man's Intuition The 52-year-old Drinnon doesn't use a crystal ball, coffee grounds or tarot cards to predict the future or recall the past, he uses his eyes instead. http://www.metropulse.com/articles/2005/15_37/gamut.shtml
Psychic friends Forget the proverbial crystal ball. Astrologers today have new ways to predict the future. http://www.intakeweekly.com/articles/3/023323-5573-160.html
El Chupacabra The chupacabra, or "goat sucker," is a (probably) mythical vampire-like creature that preys on animals in the wilds of Puerto Rico, Mexico and Bolivia. |