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An Interview With A Psi Vampire

admin — Sun, 27 Mar 2011 15:00:11 +0000

Some might remember a while back when we performed an interview with “Julia”, a person we met in a forum who claimed to be a sang vampire. While at first we were heavily skeptical of her claim, speaking to her caused us to be uncertain about our own disbeliefs. At the time, Julia had mentioned that there were other types of vampires in the world; but the other communities have been closed to us, unwilling to share of themselves … until now.

A few days ago we were approached via email by a young woman who we shall call “Tanya”. For all the time we had spent searching for a psi vampire to interview, it seemed odd that we should now find ourselves the ones being approached. For the past year we have done everything possible to prove we are an open-minded community which is willing to consider any possibility; but we also are a scientific community, which adds the burden of attempting to explain that which cannot easily be explained. For this reason, we can understand people being cautious about sharing their life stories with us. This is also why we demand anonymity from everyone we interview, and we do our best to respect any information which they are willing to share with our readers.

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The Greek And Roman Gods: Zeus/Jupiter

admin — Mon, 28 Feb 2011 15:00:27 +0000

Zeus was one of the most beloved gods of Greek time, and why not, as he is credited with the creation of all mankind. Before Zeus, there were no humans, leaving the gods with nothing to do but squabble with one another. With the invention of mankind, the gods now had a greater purpose: they would serve mankind, in return for their undulating prayers and offerings. For the Olympian gods who would follow the Titans, being worshiped and revered added meaning to their lives, and being scorned was cause for punishment.

Much like his father before him, Zeus came to the rescue of his brethren gods, saving them from his father after he had swallowed them. It was this valiant effort that made Zeus the uncontested king of all gods, and in this act he rose above his father to achieve ranking status over the whole pantheon that would come.

Machines May Someday Rule The Earth

admin — Mon, 21 Feb 2011 15:00:02 +0000

We’ve seen many sc-fi movies where our own technology comes back to bite us, but how accurate are they in portraying our future? While many say such an outcome could never occur, the emergence of Watson does make some begin to wonder. After all, what happens when we allow a supercomputer to find all of the answers and then give it the ability to act upon those outcomes?

There’s a touch of mythology here, as we perceive machines as becoming sentient and someday taking over, but could there actually be anything to this? The answer is a frightening ‘yes’, but that response needs to be fully qualified. While we might never see a machine wrestle control for itself, there is always the possibility they could become a useful tool to control others. Our dependency on technology plays a role in our future as well.

The Greek And Roman Gods: Cronus/Saturn

admin — Mon, 14 Feb 2011 15:00:48 +0000

Cronus was the son of Uranus and Gaea, and in a theme that would later be repeated in Greek literature, Cronus would take action to save his siblings. In doing so he would become the new king of the gods. It is from his own union with his wife, Rhea, that the Olympians would eventually be born. This was still a time only for gods, but the age of man was growing ever closer.

The reign of Cronus began with a sickle in his hand, which he used to castrate his father, Uranus, dooming the Titans to a tragic end. He then went on to free his brothers and sisters from his mother’s womb and ushered in a new age, with himself as their king and his sister Rhea as their queen.

The Greek And Roman Gods: Uranus/Caelus

admin — Mon, 07 Feb 2011 15:00:09 +0000

Uranus was born either of Chaos or the goddess Gaea, depending on what ancient text you decide to consult. Known as Father Sky, he was the father of all but Gaea (the Earth mother), Pontus (god of the sea), and Ourea (god of the mountains), and in tragic Greek fashion, he was a tyrannical father capable of unspeakable acts.

Gaea was Uranus’s only love, and it is said that he came every night to cover the Earth and mate with her. While he loved Gaea, he had nothing but scorn for the children she bore him: six sons and six daughters (known as the Titans), three one-hundred-armed giants knows as the Hecatonchires, and the one-eyed giants known as the Cyclopes.

The Greek And Roman Gods: Gaea/Terra

admin — Mon, 31 Jan 2011 15:00:16 +0000

Known to the Greeks as Gaea and to the Romans as Terra, this Goddess gave life to all of the other gods that would follow. Her role was that of the Earth Mother, which we now know today as Mother Nature, and she was one of the Great Titans who was once thought to have held dominion over the universe.

Formed from Chaos (air), the gap that originally separated the Heavens from the Earth, this goddess would go on to give rise to all of the other gods that would follow. One of the first to be brought forth would be her son,Uranus, god of the sky, and from their union would spring forth most of the other gods. While we might be uncomfortable with the idea of a mother and a son having children together, the ancient gods held no such reservations, creating some very interesting and weird unions in their time.

Did Humans Live Among The Dinosaurs

admin — Mon, 24 Jan 2011 15:00:11 +0000

Modern science tells us the dinosaurs died out long before humans entered the scene, but some stones found near Ica, Peru seem to refute that claim. Creationists have been saying for years that the fossil record was all wrong. Is this irrefutable proof that they were right all along?

The Ica stones, as they are known, are a huge collection of stones that depict humans hunting and domesticating dinosaurs. Not only that, they also depict telescopes, open-heart surgeries, brain transplants, and telescopes – things we would only expect to find in a modern-day culture. So how is it we find these engravings on ancient stones? Are the Ica stones proof of creationism, proof of a dead ancient technology, or an elaborate hoax?

Child Is Frozen Alive

admin — Mon, 17 Jan 2011 15:00:58 +0000

13-month-old Erica died in a snowy garden one wintry night in Edmonton, Canada, but miraculously she somehow came back to life. How is this possible? We’ll investigate the mystery and try to provide some answers.

According to the emergency room staff at Stollery Children’s Centre, young Erica ‘s heart stopped for at least 90 minutes, and maybe for as long as three hours! But was the girl really frozen solid? With her toes frozen to her jaw (she was found outside in the fetal position) and her body temperature dropped to 61F, it’s no wonder the doctor’s thought so. Still, they refused to accept the prognosis without an attempt to save the little girl’s life, and their efforts should be greatly applauded!

The Voynich Manuscript: Alchemist’s Handbook Or Historical Hoax

admin — Mon, 10 Jan 2011 15:00:30 +0000

How is it that a 15th century book has withstood every modern attempt at deciphering its contents? Is it possible the book is an elaborate hoax, or could it be written in an encoded language we have yet to understand? If it is finally decoded, what great secrets might we unlock?

The Voynich manuscipt is a 240 page volume written by hand during the 15th century. It was named after a Polish-Lithuianian-American book dealer by the name of Wilfred M. Voynich. While we know he acquired the book in 1912, we don’t know any of the history prior to that date. So, did Wilfred Voynich propose a hoax to the world with its discovery? As it turns out, the book is authentic, as is the ink on its pages. While it’s possible the book itself holds no credibility, the hoax couldn’t be of Voynich’s doing.

The Wow Signal

admin — Mon, 03 Jan 2011 15:00:58 +0000

Scientists at SETI have been scanning the galaxy around us for the past 50 years, hoping to intercept a signal that would let us know we’re not alone in the galaxy. The premise is a simple one: if intelligent life exists in the universe then it must be curious like we are. As such, someone should be out there broadcasting, and all we need to do is listen in to hear their broadcast. As of yet there have been no confirmed extraterrestrial signals from space, but in August of 1977, SETI recorded one that still makes us wonder today: is it possible someone out there already tried to contact us?