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October 28, 2005 Spooky truth: Tv's most haunted con exposed TV THE TV show that has spooked millions with its footage of hauntings and poltergeists is today exposed as a fake- by one its own stars.
Psychic sleuths assess creepy collectibles Paula F. Kelly- A mortician's bag from London created some uneasy moments in the night it arrived a man's home. Nightmares plagued the wife. Doors slammed inexplicably. http://www.delawareonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20051028/LIFE/510280315/-1/NEWS01
Out of this world: Searching for answers about deaths, ghosts, and the afterlife Belief in ghosts and the survival of some immaterial essence beyond the span of human life dates back thousands of years. Ancient Egyptians would visit the family plots of departed relations to provide food and clothing for the journey beyond, and Enlightenment era-scientists conducted ghoulish experiments to determine the precise location of the soul. http://www.vermontguardian.com/culture/102005/Afterlife.shtml
Spellbound by sky lights Bright twinklers were nearby Mars and Venus, say astronomers -- or were they? http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2005/10/28/LIGHTS.TMP
Bewitched by Wicca Many Americans expect to find cute, pointy-hatted witches on their doorsteps this Halloween, candy bags in tow. But elsewhere that night, real witches will be celebrating the beginning of the Wiccan new year, Samhain, when they believe the veil between the living and the dead is thin.
http://www.washingtontimes.com/culture/20051027-094157-1155r.htm
Man accused of killing wife wants no mention of his 'sexual habits' at trial Wiccan beliefs and sexual preferences will take center stage in the trial of a North Carolina man accused of killing his wife, unless the defendant has his way before the start of his trial on Halloween.
Medieval 'witches' probably used alkaloids as an escape What did the LSD acid-trippers of the 1960s have in common with "witches" of medieval Europe? http://www.poconorecord.com/lifestyl/lf102805_3.htm
Rotarians speak with modern-day witches FARMINGTON -- The Farmington Rotary Club received a lesson in Wiccan philosophy from two of San Juan County's practicing witches during its Thursday meeting at the San Juan Country Club. http://www.daily-times.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20051028/NEWS01/510280303/1001
October 27, 2005 Editorial: Watch out for Irishman named Jack carrying hollow turnip Halloween has its roots in the shadowy past of early history.
http://www.townonline.com/braintree/opinion/view.bg?articleid=353307
Iran's southern exorcists treat patients LONDON,(IranMania) - Some illnesses are not cured by modern doctors and that?s when exorcists of the southern parts of Iran are asked to treat the patient with their own traditional methods, said CHN. http://www.iranmania.com/News/ArticleView/Default.asp?NewsCode=36996&NewsKind=Current%20Affairs
'Spirits' possess students in South Cotabato DAVAO CITY-- Classes were suspended as priests and pastors took turns praying to exorcise "spirits" said to have possessed 18 female students at the Notre Dame of Norala in South Cotabato Monday.
http://www.sunstar.com.ph/static/net/2005/10/26/.spirits.possess.students.in.south.cotabato.html
Society specializes in Spiritual Mysteries Kabbalah and Tarot are not limited to Hollywood stars and Miss Cleo commercials. A new group on campus, the Esoteric Mysteries Society, is on a mission to enlighten students through western mystical thought. http://www.ntdaily.com/vnews/display.v/ART/2005/10/27/4360641bb53e5
Should you be afraid of ghosts? THE GHOST PHENOMENON has become so closely associated with the instinct of fear that it's almost a given that, if asked, most people would admit that of course they would be frightened if they encountered an apparition. Even many seasoned ghost investigators have been known to run like scared rabbits when they see or even hear something unexpected. http://paranormal.about.com/od/ghosthuntinggeninfo/a/aa102405.htm
Interview with the vampire It was dusk and as we walked north on John Street, it was eerily quiet and the air was getting colder with each step. Every few minutes we'd pass other pedestrians on their way to somewhere else, unaware of our presence. I started wondering if leaving the crowded and noisy Starbucks on Queen West was a mistake, as I struggled to keep pace with Baron Marcus, a Toronto vampire and the lead singer of Vampire Beach Babes ....
http://www.theeyeopener.com/storydetail.cfm?storyid=2260
MANN TALK: Christian Culture is built on a Pagan Base Earliest man worshipped the sun. The sun was his god; for he knew that without the sun he was done. Modern man takes the sun for granted. He even knows that an eclipse of the sun is temporary. But if he thinks on the subject, he admits to himself that without the sun he too is done and all else is gone. http://www.huntingtonnews.net/columns/051023-mann-comment.html
North Berwick and the brew of tortured witches WHAT happened on Halloween 1590 in North Berwick is up for debate. What is certain is that the fragments of evidence handed down through centuries is a witches' brew of intrigue.
http://heritage.scotsman.com/myths.cfm?id=2149692005
A Haunting history lesson Doliber, an administrator at Masconomet Regional high school and former "history teacher of the year," once taught a course entitled, "Witchcraft, Spiritualism and the Occult." His students were instructed to recite transcripts from the Salem witch trials, a lesson on the elements of tolerance and prejudice.
http://www.townonline.com/swampscott/artsLifestyle/view.bg?articleid=353765
October 26, 2005 Railroad Museum a haunted hot spot The Associated Press, Jennifer Babulsky-
http://www.pennlive.com/newsflash/pa/index.ssf?/base/news-31/1130303998228710.xml&storylist=penn
Woman cited after giving tarot card readings Members of the sorority reported a blue leather wallet stolen after Lange, 34, a resident of 909 Eminence Way, said she "entered the house through the cafeteria doors (and) went through the house asking to perform tarot card readings." http://www.idsnews.com/story.php?id=32034
Police arrest Tarot reader in Marbella Police in Marbella have detained a man from Sierra Leon in connection with some frauds carried out in the town. http://www.typicallyspanish.com/news/publish/article_283.shtml
Young and troubled- two lives destroyed in a gothic tragedy She was a Goth, into body piercings and the heavy metal bands Marilyn Manson and Korn.
A turbulent November for the country and the world Predictions of the future, through many mediums, such as cards, numbers and the planets have got many faithful believers. Infact, the belief in predictions are so strong, that people consult these mediums, before embarking on any important projects, or making important decisions, apart from deciding marriage dates.
Hex Murder still haunts town Rehmeyer's Hollow near Winterstown is the stuff of legends, the scene of a 1928 murder that bewitched a nation. At one minute past midnight on Nov. 28, 1928, Nelson D. Rehmeyer, who practiced powwowing, a combination of faith healing and folk magic, was bludgeoned to death in his small home. His body was found two days later.
Witchcraft, Satan worshiping Jessica Funes, from El Salvador says "In my country, Halloween is a celebration of evil. Christmas and Easter celebrate Christ, so Halloween celebrates Satan," Funes said. "My maids.. have seen people doing rituals, so on Oct. 31 they lock themselves in houses." http://www.byui.edu/scroll/20051025/front2.html
'Idiot's Guide' takes a walk on the Paranormal side Just in time for Halloween, the Complete Idiot's Guide has released several books to inform you about ghosts, witches, elves and fairies. And for you lazy idiots out there, I have sifted through the many references to "Ghostbusters," "Lord of the Rings," "Harry Potter" and "The Wizard of Oz," in order to reveal the most helpful parts. http://www.madison.com/wsj/home/features/index.php?ntid=59138
Ghostly Itawamba Legends Halloween is a night filled with myths and legends — stories brimming with innocent victims and restless souls. Itawamba County is rich in these legends, which have been handed down from family to family for generations and shivering spines every Oct. 31.
http://www.djournal.com/pages/story.asp?ID=204891&pub=4&div=News
The Wiccan way of Halloween Matt Newton- It's Oct. 31, Halloween night. Children and adults dressed as monsters and movie stars are out trick-or-treating, or simply hanging out at a party. Maybe a few chaps are up catching a "Friday the 13th" marathon.
http://www.herald-mail.com/?module=displaystory&story_id=122849&format=html
October 25, 2005 Ranchers worry about horses CALHAN- Folks in this close-knit community on the eastern plains are baffled and worried about two mysterious incidents in which 22 horses and a burro were found dead. http://www.gazette.com/display.php?id=1311557&secid=1
Spiritualist helps followers plug into the other side online and on the radio For a normal guy, Robbie Thomas devotes a lot of time to the paranormal. The author, Web master and self-described spiritualist- he prefers the term to "psychic" or "medium"- spends his mornings chatting online, passing messages to those who log on. http://www.thetimesherald.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20051025/NEWS01/510250314/1002
Belmont considers changing laws for occult businesses BELMONT— The occult arts may be mysterious and old-fashioned, but Belmont City Hall is preparing to streamline and modernize the laws governing occult businesses. http://www.sfexaminer.com/articles/2005/10/24//peninsula//20051024_pe04_belmont.txt
Eyes to the sky for the Mars spectacular PARIS-- The last time Mars swung so close to Earth, Hindu seers foretold of war, European astrologers predicted love and Germany reported a rash in UFO sightings. http://www.metimes.com/articles/normal.php?StoryID=20051024-045833-1318r
Bewitched by witches? Expand your wisdom You might not be too worried about bumping into a broom-riding hag, but for centuries, people were terrified of witches. From Europe to America, many innocent folks were accused of witchcraft, and some were even executed. http://www.sunherald.com/mld/sunherald/12989164.htm
Halloween: The Good, The Bad and The Scary Halloween is becoming increasingly popular, but what intrigues us about this ghoulish holiday? Whether it's the candy, costumes or parties, Halloween isn't just for the kids anymore! http://www.americanchronicle.com/articles/viewArticle.asp?articleID=3173
October 24, 2005 Revealing classic urban legends As kids and even as adults, many of us were and are captivated with urban legends. An urban legend is an oral narrative (a rumor if you must) told as a true story. Details are often changed to fit the audience. These stories are much like folktales often containing a touch of irony and a supernatural element.
http://www.enidnews.com/cnhi/enidnews/features/local_story_296021803
New Earth Expo offers natural products, alternative options Auras and angels fluttered and floated through the Helena Civic Center Saturday, and people seeking answers came to find out what was in the (tarot) cards for them as the weekend-long New Earth Fall Expo took off. http://helenair.com/articles/2005/10/23/helena/f01102305_02.txt
5 questions with Allen McDavid GREENSBORO — So, you're looking for something more than trick-or-treat this Halloween. Well, here's an idea: fire dancers. Medieval martial artists. Pagan boogie bands. And palm readers. http://www.gotriad.com/article/articleview/16737/1/14/
Black cats played many roles One could not have the mystery of Halloween without including the superstitions of the black cat. We often see the cat with arched back, glowing eyes, curled lips, claws drawn, ready to pounce. The black cat has consistently been blamed for the ills of the world, and so becomes an important part of the world of witches during Samheim. http://www.norwichbulletin.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20051023/LIFESTYLE/510230340/1024
The Pamela Vitale Murder: Satanic or Ritualistic Crime and Murder The news coverage of the extraordinarily brutal murder of Pamela Vitale, wife of well-known California criminal defense attorney Daniel Horowitz, seems to have renewed interest in ritualistic crime. The 16-year old suspect is reported to have been involved in some kind of self-styled Satanism including the reading the Anton LeVay's Satanic Bible and use of occult symbols at the crime scene. http://www.americanchronicle.com/articles/viewArticle.asp?articleID=3116
Ex-teacher says discussions in classes about world beliefs led to witch rumors As part of her literature classes, Erin Jensen told her students about different belief systems in the world. Those lessons concerned a few parents of students at South Sevier High School in Monroe, leading to rumors about the teacher's own beliefs.
http://www.sltrib.com/utah/ci_3141457
Historians and Scholas produce New Picture of Witches and Witch Hunts, but questions remain It is the season of witches - cute little costumed ones crying "trick or treat" and full-grown adult ones laying claim to Halloween and recounting tales of medieval and early modern persecution.
October 21, 2005 Moor sheep 'killed by occultists' A farmer has found six dead sheep with broken necks and eyeballs removed. http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/england/devon/4357188.stm
Sevier teacher trial: witnesses state that "she prefers the dark side" Some community members in Monroe were concerned that Erin Jensen might believe in witchcraft, witnesses testified Thursday, and at least one janitor wondered why the English teacher resisted having her classroom cleaned. http://www.sltrib.com/utah/ci_3137820
Growing the seeds of witchcraft Ergot, Claviceps purpurea, a fungus infesting cereal crops and grasses, proliferates when summer weather is cool and wet. The distinctive characteristic of ergot-infested grain is its purple to black color in the grain heads just prior to harvest. http://www.dailynewstribune.com/artsCulture/view.bg?articleid=63913
Pagan Academic Network hosts Witches' Ball The Purdue Pagan Academic Network will be celebrating Halloween a little early at the first annual Witches' Ball on Saturday. http://www.purdueexponent.org/index.php/module/Issue/action/Article/article_id/1454
Teen arrested in slaying of California attorney's wife MARTINEZ, Calif. (AP) -- The teenager arrested in the slaying of a prominent defense attorney's wife once drew a pentagram on the ground at school and told other students he was reading from the book of Satan, according to former classmates. http://www1.wsvn.com/news/articles/national/BOS7592/
Living Magically: The Life and Times of a Witch in the 21st Century Aleesha Stephens writes about why she chose Wicca as the basis for her Spiritual belief system. http://www.saskworld.com/bodymindspirit/edition10/24_column_aleesha.htm
Ghostly happenings haunt library Sharon Helfrich never thought the stories she'd heard about unexplained occurrences at the Andrew Bayne Memorial Library in Bellevue were anything more than the product of some fertile imaginations.
http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/tribune-review/entertainment/s_385425.html
Tanzania's witch-doctors cast spells for votes BAGAMOYO, Tanzania (Reuters) - The witch-doctors in the former slave port of Bagamoyo on Tanzania's coast are busy concocting spells to help the east African country's politicians win votes in this month's elections.
October 20, 2005 The Witching Hours From hayrides to costume parties, there are plenty of Halloween happenings in area communities. http://www.etruth.com/News/Content.aspx?ID=358980&page=
Family says deceased psychic writes from beyond grave /PRNewswire/ -- Rob Macomber and his family say
http://www.prnewswire.com/cgi-bin/stories.pl?ACCT=109&STORY=/www/story/10-20-2005/0004173399&EDATE=
Ghost of a chance Group claims school 'actively haunted' http://www.joplinglobe.com/story.php?story_id=209464
Get out the broomsticks, they're going to fly tonight Smear your face with green paint and grab your pointy hat, it's a big night for witches.
http://www.fortwayne.com/mld/newssentinel/12950591.htm
New Mars map backs theory of plate tectonics at work WASHINGTON (AFP)- A first-ever high-resolution map of Mars' entire magnetic field provides new evidence that Earth-like plate tectonics - great crustal plates pulling apart and crashing together - underpin the Red Planet's surface geology, US space agency NASA said.
Psychic: The Psysical side of Ghost Hunting Most times, ghost hunting is a pretty boring venture. You go in, take pictures, make recordings, go home and analyze them. No big deal except occasionally, you come across something just a little different. A little something different that can make ghost hunting a dangerous experience
Dreaming like an egyptian The ancient Egyptians understood that in dreams, our eyes are opened. Their word for dream, rswt, is etymologically connected to the root meaning "to be awake". It was written with a symbol representing an open eye. http://www.mossdreams.com/egyptian.htm
Do Ghosts exist in Columbia? (Columbia) On any given night, downtown Columbia is alive with human activity. But if you ask Jonna Briggs, it's got plenty of supernatural action, as well.
http://www.wltx.com/news/news19.aspx?storyid=31525
October 19, 2005 Witchcraft is in the wind As sure as there is a breeze, religion and spiritual beliefs swirl all around us. And whether you are aware of it or not, latest research shows that witchcraft is rising to become one of the fastest growing religions in the world. http://www.abc.net.au/newengland/stories/s1482065.htm
Ancient mound's alignment to moon found by doubters NEWARK-- In 1974, two skeptical professors looking for a way to excite students decided to challenge a controversial theory that ancient Europeans designed Stonehenge to line up with the sun on the summer and winter solstices. http://www.bucyrustelegraphforum.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20051018/NEWS01/510180310/1002
Seeking the Paranormal The crumbling structures of Dixmont State Hospital-- one of the state's first insane asylums-- loom before onlookers. A warren of forgotten tunnels cuts underneath the campus. The scraggly surrounding forest is littered with gravestones, and seems to be winning back dominion over the asylum's blighted grounds in Kilbuck.
http://pittsburghlive.com/x/tribune-review/entertainment/s_385041.html
The black magic always gets you in the end True story shared by George Hawrylenko about his experiences in casting spells from a young age. http://www.midweeknews.com/comment/columns/george/101905.html
Voodoo may factor in probe into girl's death Voodoo may factor into the investigation in the death of a 17-year-old girl found inside a condominium near downtown. http://www.kvue.com/news/state/stories/101905kvuevoodoodeath-eh.10c154834.html
Cops drink human blood to fight depression A police assistant in India's central state of Chhattisgarh killed a fellow villager by slitting his throat with a sword and drank his blood, hoping to cure his own depression, police said on Monday.
http://www.dailytimes.com.pk/default.asp?page=2005%5C10%5C18%5Cstory_18-10-2005_pg9_3
Woman facing trauma on charges of being a witch GAUR: Even after one year, Suvagiya Devi, 41, of Gaur municipality has not recovered from the trauma of being beaten and force-feeding of human faeces on charges of being a witch. http://www.gorkhapatra.org.np/pageloader.php?file=2005/10/18/nation/nation2
Wiccans turn witch myths upside down She does get the occasional person looking to cast a spell to turn her ex into a toad, but for the most part, Amy Mokricky's Wicca students are looking for a balanced religious path, with spells and magic only a small part of the picture. http://pittsburghlive.com/x/tribune-review/trib/newssummary/s_385326.html
Fired Teacher says she was called a Witch Teacher's Lawsuit Claims She Was Fired For Religious Discrimination.
http://kutv.com/topstories/local_story_291183132.html
October 18, 2005 The art of the fortune teller goes high-tech The art of fortune telling is reaching out to the masses on the move as mobile-phone companies beat a path to soothsayers' doors.
http://www.taipeitimes.com/News/biz/archives/2005/10/17/2003276195
Healing by hand Frenchtown Township cancer survivor helps others naturally. http://www.monroenews.com/articles/2005/10/18/living/living01.txt
A Wiccan Life ISU Wiccan is part of the fastest-growing religion in the United States. http://www.iowastatedaily.com/vnews/display.v/ART/2005/10/17/43531611da081
Happy Halloween? Is Goulish Festival, Favorite of Children, Rooted In Paganism? http://www.raidersnewsupdate.com/halloweennew.htm
Many sites that figured in witchcraft hysteria located outside of Salem Scattered around Essex County are a number of homes whose former owners played a role in the Salem witch trials. Many are open to the public. http://www.ecnnews.com/cgi-bin/05/snstory.pl?-sec-Editorial+1k589gO+fn-ecc17-20051017-
Woman branded witch in Kolkata, tortured KOLKATA: West Bengal reports another incident of witchcraft and torture, this time not from its rural areas but from capital Kolkata, where a woman managed to escape after hours of torment for being held responsible for a child's death.
http://www.newindpress.com/NewsItems.asp?ID=IEP20051017064221&Page=P&Title=Nation&Topic=0
October 17, 2005 Suing witch doctors? Whatever next? Did you read about the fellow who is taking a witch doctor to the trading standards authority? It's a terribly poignant story. http://observer.guardian.co.uk/review/story/0,6903,1592982,00.html
Suing witch doctors? Whatever next? Did you read about the fellow who is taking a witch doctor to the trading standards authority? It's a terribly poignant story. http://observer.guardian.co.uk/review/story/0,6903,1592982,00.html
How Halloween originated The word Halloween coming from medieval England's All hallows eve or Old English hallow meaning saint. Is said to go back to Celtic practices associated with first of November.
http://www.andalusiastarnews.com/articles/2005/10/14/commentary/297opin.txt
Some area places stay haunted long after Halloween For a couple of bucks and a quick ride in the car, almost anyone in Northeastern Wisconsin can visit a haunted house at this time of year. http://www.greenbaypressgazette.com/news/archive/life_22971884.shtml
Pagans follow own spiritual paths Michael Nebroski said he sees the divine everywhere. It's in the trees on his Christmas tree farm, the birds flying overhead and his neighbors. It's in Jesus, Buddha and the Hindu god Shiva.
http://www.pennlive.com/news/patriotnews/index.ssf?/base/news/112945446399050.xml&coll=1
Animals and Ghosts EVEN PEOPLE WHO believe in an afterlife and the possibility of ghosts are often skeptical when it comes to the idea of spirit animals. http://paranormal.about.com/cs/trueghoststories/a/aa111703.htm
Is this house haunted? Stay tuned KINGSBURY-- Ever hear the one about the actor, the computer analyst, the secretary and the social worker spending the night together in a haunted house?
http://www.poststar.com/story.asp?storyid=1781
Occult practitioner admits killing, drinking blood Witchcraft drove a member of the Chhattisgarh home guards to kill a youth and drink his blood in a bid to cure his mental illness, police said here Monday. http://news.webindia123.com/news/showdetails.asp?id=139078&n_date=20051017&cat=India
Leave exorcism to the experts, warns church ROME, OCTOBER 14: A far cry from sorcerers, satanists and other practitioners whom he dismisses as "charlatans," Italian exorcist Andrea Gemma fights the devil only with the strength of his prayers and advises Catholics: 'don't do this at home". http://www.financialexpress.com/latest_full_story.php?content_id=105568
Dutch taxman fails to cast his spell over school of witchcraft Margarita Rongen, who teaches spells and potions to witches in the Dutch village of Appelscha, says a court ruling that gave her trainees a tax break has brought in hundreds of potential new recruits.
http://www.busrep.co.za/index.php?fSectionId=553&fArticleId=2948121
An incentive to become a witch Margarita Rongen, who teaches spells and potions to witches in the Dutch village of Appelscha, has potential witches flying in from around the globe to see her. http://www.nwherald.com/BusinessSection/308189210829984.php
Three suspects 'ate human flesh' Kigali - Three Rwandan men have been arrested for murder and accused of cannibalising their victims in what are believed to be the first cases of anthropophagy in Rwanda since the 1994 genocide, prosecutors said on Saturday. -Linked to witchcraft or militia campaigns. http://www.news24.com/News24/Africa/News/0,,2-11-1447_1817604,00.html
Witchcraft is in the wind As sure as there is a breeze, religion and spiritual beliefs swirl all around us. And whether you are aware of it or not, witchcraft is rising to become one of the fastest growing religions in the world. http://www.abc.net.au/newengland/stories/s1482065.htm
Indian cop drinks human blood to fight depression RAIPUR, India, Oct 17 (Reuters) - A police assistant in India's central state of Chhattisgarh killed a fellow villager by slitting his throat with a sword and drank his blood, hoping to cure his own depression, police said on Monday. http://www.arabtimesonline.com/arabtimes/breakingnews/view.asp?msgID=10384
October 14, 2005 Moon set for partial eclipse A cloudy sky was the culprit when Calcuttans missed out on the annular solar eclipse on Mahalaya. Come Monday, and a partial lunar eclipse could more than make up for the miss. http://www.telegraphindia.com/1051014/asp/calcutta/story_5350803.asp
Psychic fair looks beyond such events' usual lineup The Holistic Living Expo is a time to get proactive with the Universe. http://www.santacruzsentinel.com/archive/2005/October/14/local/stories/08local.htm
Famous psychic predicts victory in War on Terror A world-renowned psychic announced this week that she foresees a clear-cut resolution to the War on Terror--by 2083.
Two killed for witchcraft Siliguri: Witch hunting reared its ugly head in North Bengal once again when a middleaged couple was murdered in Minglass tea garden under Gorubathan Police Station. http://www.newkerala.com/news.php?action=fullnews&id=35663
Priests queue up to qualify as exorcists A decline in faith among the young is leading to an increase in demand for rites to 'drive out the Devil'
http://www.timesonline.co.uk/article/0,,13509-1824917,00.html
First day of school for aspiring Vatican exorcists ROME (Reuters)- It was the first day of school, so some students were understandably nervous. But then again, they were not taking just any course, but one run by a Vatican university to teach aspiring demonologists and exorcists. http://wireservice.wired.com/wired/story.asp?section=Breaking&storyId=1101754&tw=wn_wire_story
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