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From: Pat Welsh <pwelsh@nwu.edu> Date: Thu, 31 Jul 1997 21:12:47 -0800 |
TOTAL-8.UFO
INTERESTING SITES
The Museum of Unnatural Mystery
http://unmuseum.mus.pa.us/unmuseum.htm
Crop Circles of 1997
http://www.marque.demon.co.uk/connector/1997.html
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SITES RECOMMENDED BY OTHERS
(i.e., I may have had problems personally accessing these sites)
UFO Live radio show
http://www.ufolive.com/
The UFO Web Ring
http://www.mbn.net/rover/webring.html
New address for Paul Vigay's Independent Research Centre for
Unexplained Phenomena (IRCUP)
http://www.interalpha.net/customer/pvigay/index.html
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UFO QUOTES
"ėThis exhibit ["Ancient Cultures and Their Connections to
Extraterrestrial Life-forms" at the International UFO Museum and Research
Center in Roswell, NM] will continue to grow,' (Director Deon) Crosby said.
ėTo us it shows that extraterrestrials have been part of ancient
cultures.'" <http://www.iufomrc.com/exhibits.htm>
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"Since my hysterectomy, about three or four years ago,...it's been VERY
quiet, I mean just like zilch, and yet, at least on a physical level,
nothing spectacular, like the incident in '83 that was the focal point for
Hopkins' book ["Intruders"]...if anything at all's been going on...it's
moved to a different level--a non-physical level...
"I began to have what I call VR dreams, virtual reality dreams,
which I'd never done before--I was certain these were dreams, but they were
so different than, um, my regular dreams. In a regular dream, when you go
to sleep, you have a dream, you wake up, you vaguely remember that you
dreamed anything, by the end of the day, you don't even remember what you
dreamed, but in the VR dreams, they're very vivid, and real, and I'm
actually participating in them rather than watching them, and once I
wake up, the longer I'm awake, the more detail I remember and I also have
physical side-effects from these dreams in that I feel like I'm
"whipped"!--Like I've been hit by a train, EVERY muscle in my body hurts
and my head hurts and I feel crappy all day."
--Debbie Jordan-Kauble interview
<http://www.debshome.com/message_from_Deb_L.html>
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from Dale Musser's "The Mass Abduction Event of December 8, 1992"
<http://www.abcfield.force9.co.uk/abduct1.html>:
"In late summer of 1992, Derrel Sims, chief abductions investigator for
HUFON (Houston UFO Network) implemented a plan to establish communications
with alien abductors. This was to be
accomplished by means of hypnotic suggestions implanted in the subconscious
minds of several subjects with multiple abduction histories. The intent
being, if any of these subjects were abducted again, the hypnotic
suggestions would allow the individuals to gather data and/or establish
more positive contact with the aliens....
"Starting December 8, 1992, just prior to the HUFON meeting "Alien
Abductions: Working with Abductees," several of the subjects on the panel
were reabducted. These abductions were not
realized at the time, but over the next few days, many of the abductees
began suffering PAS (Post Abduction Syndrome). At this time the abductees
were not in communication with each other....
"On Friday morning, December 11, many of the abductees (most of whom were
on the panel the night before), awoke to find they had nose bleeds during
the night. Almost all had sinus pains and
within a day or two almost all had head colds and flu like symptoms.
"Subject DS92009LT awoke on the 11th with an irritation in one eye. While
rubbing her eye, a small object (about the size of a mustard seed) came out
of her eye. The subject called Derrel Sims and turned the object over to
him. This object has been photographed and is currently undergoing
analysis. The object appears to be made out of a flesh-colored plastic.
It is somewhat egg-shaped (with the narrow end open) and is hollow inside...."
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This quote from Robert Anton ("Bob") Wilson appears in the latest issue of
"Saucer Smear" (6/20/97): "...My latest book for New Falcon has just been
published. It's called ėThe Walls Came Tumbling Down,' and deals with UFO
abduction, reincarnation, and other spooky stuff seemingly happening to a
member of a group called Scientific Skeptics (SS). Any resemblance to
CSICOP is purely coincidental."
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UFO-SPECIFIC SITES
MSNBC Interactive Quiz: Close Encounters in Roswell
http://www.msnbc.com/modules/quizzes/ufo.asp
South Florida MUFON "Skyscan": The Truth Is Online
http://www.elink.net/cm/skyscan2.htm
5 of 6 installments of Kent Jeffrey's "The Roswell Declaration:
Anatomy of a Myth," June 16th, from UFO UpDates Mailing List
Archive
http://www.ufomind.com/ufo/updates/latest.shtml
[I was unable to print from Kent Jeffrey's website at
<http://www.roswell.org/frconten.htm>]
International Roswell Initiative: Berlin Memorandum
http://www.debshome.com/Roswell_Initiative.html
Comments on the "Time" Article on Roswell
http://www.debshome.com/Time_Roswell.html
John Velez Photographs: New York, New York 6/26/96
http://personal.netwrx.net/xalium/chapterhouse/velez/velez1.html
B.U.F.O.D.: Space, Above and Beyond
http://www.abcfield.force9.co.uk/
The Mass Abduction Event of December 8, 1992
http://www.abcfield.force9.co.uk/abduct1.html
Flying Saucers in Ancient India
http://mcmfh.acns.carleton.edu/JW/archive/history/93.11.15_Saucers_in_India.
html
"USA Today" article on UFOs in Arizona (by Richard Price)
http://www.qtm.net/~geibdan/newse/june/arizona.html
Associated Press story: [Arizona] Governor Promises Alien Probe
[info already out of date?]
http://www.qtm.net/~geibdan/newse/june/a2.html
"ABC News now asks: What happened in Phoenix?"
http://www.debshome.com/ABCnews_Does_Phoenix.html
"Phoenix Triangle: Caution" (by Richard Boylan)
http://www.debshome.com/Phoenix_Caution.html
ABC News: "Roswell Cashes in on Aliens"
http://www.abcnews.com/sections/scitech/ap_roswell/index.html
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Here are the results of Bufo Calvin's poll: "What Is the Most Significant
UFO Event of the Past 50 Years?"
Date: Mon, 23 Jun 1997 22:04:09 -0700
From: <BufoCalvin@aol.com>
Bufo Calvin, P O Box 5231, Walnut Creek, CA 94596
Bufo's WEIRD WORLD (paper and electronic newsletter)
Subject: UFO Poll
MOST SIGNIFICANT UFO EVENT OF THE PAST FIFTY YEARS
On June 24 1947, pilot Kenneth Arnold, flying in the area of Mount Rainier,
Washington State, reported that he had seen nine strange objects that
bounced up and down as they flew, "...like a saucer would if you skipped it
across water." He calculated their speed as well beyond that of known
aircraft of the day. The story gripped the media, and the "flying
saucers" entered our popular culture. <snip>
1. THE ROSWELL INCIDENT (30%)
For the next two weeks following the Arnold sighting, papers all over the
country were full of sightings. It seemed the flying saucers were
everywhere. Many people feared that they represented a Russian secret
weapon, and there was considerable pressure on the Army Air Force to find
out what they were. On July 8, the ROSWELL DAILY RECORD responded to an
official military press release which suggested the answer was at hand with
the following headline, "RAAF CAPTURES FLYING SAUCER ON RANCH IN ROSWELL
REGION". The next day, the Air Force provided an alternative explanation,
saying that it was a weather balloon and a case of mistaken identity. The
story died there, rarely even appearing in flying saucer books, until 1978.
That's when Jesse Marcel, Sr., the intelligence officer who was the first
investigator on the scene, publicly claimed it was no weather balloon. In
the years since, researchers have claimed to have found hundreds of
witnesses to whatever happened. The story has grown to include multiple
possible crash sites, alien bodies being found, living aliens being found,
a special government agency being set up as a result of it, American use of
alien technology, etc. Several books have been written about the case,
television programs have covered it, mainstream magazines have given it the
cover story, and it has gotten into the popular culture, particularly in
the smash hit movie, INDEPENDENCE DAY. Many theories have been advanced,
including a report from the Pentagon in 1994 saying it was not a weather
balloon, but a surveillance balloon. There is no question that Roswell is
the highest profile UFO case at this time.
2. NO EVENT OF SIGNIFICANCE (17%)
This may be somewhat surprising, but the second most popular choice was
that there is nothing of significance to come out of UFO reports. My
readership runs the gamut from true believers to skeptics, and the latter
have made their opinions clear.
3. 1952 WASHINGTON D.C. SIGHTINGS (10%)
It started on July 19, twenty-five years ago. Strange flying objects were
reportedly over the Capital of the United States! A week later, they
reappeared. Jets were scrambled, and the objects were recorded on radar.
By Monday, it was front-page news: "FIERY OBJECTS OUTRUN JETS OVER
CAPITAL". The Air Force reported that the events were due to "atmospheric
inversions". This verdict was not accepted by many members of the press,
and during the rest of the year, several articles would appear alleging
that the explanation was false, and possibly part of a cover-up.
4. RENDLESHAM/BENTWATERS MILITARY ENCOUNTER (6%)
Some of the extraordinary elements of this British encounter became public
through the use of the American Freedom of Information Act. This was
because it took place at the joint USA/UK airbase at Woodbridge in Suffolk.
Allegedly, the Americans asked the British for permission to investigate
some lights in the forest in December of 1980. As related by the deputy
base commander, they encountered a pyramid-shaped craft with lights that
maneuvered through the trees.
5. CROP CIRCLES (4%)
These designs in British cropfields have become increasingly intricate over
the years. Many theories have been advanced, including claims of hoaxing.
The connection with traditional UFOs is more tenuous, but certainly, there
are people who feel these are the works of extraterrestrials.
5. MEXICO CITY SIGHTINGS (4%)
Beginning with an eclipse in 1991, many apparent UFOs have been
photographed and videotaped over Mexico City. While not discussed
extensively in the U.S. media, the hundreds of witnesses involved have
convinced some investigators of their authenticity.
5. PRESIDENT CARTER RESPONDS (4%)
While a candidate, Jimmy Carter admitted having had a UFO sighting in 1969.
He indicated he would re-open the issue as President. The White House did
ask NASA to be involved in a new UFO study, and they declined.
5. ROSWELL AS HOAX (4%)
Respondents also suggested that Roswell has been shown to be false, and
that this elimination of the "smoking gun" was highly significant.
5. STEVEN GREER CALLS UFO (4%)
Dr. Steven Greer is head of CSETI, and organization which seeks to initiate
UFO encounters through "calling them down" by technological and mental
means. Particular success was claimed at Alton Barnes, in England, in July
of 1992.
5. PERSONAL EXPERIENCES (4%)
Several respondents nominated their own personal sightings.
11. BELGIAN TRIANGLES (3%)
Beginning in 1989, a many people in Belgium reported seeing triangular
flying craft. These reports made international news, and were compared to
similar sightings elsewhere.
12. KENNETH ARNOLD (2%)
The Kenneth Arnold sighting of June 24 1947 set off the modern interest in
unidentified flying objects.
12. VANDENBURG'S REJECTION (2%)
In September of 1948, the Air Force's Project Sign brought the AF's Chief
of Staff, General Hoyt S. Vandenburg, an official "Estimate of the
Situation". It concluded that flying saucers were probably real, and
probably came from outer space. General Vandenburg rejected the report,
feeling it wasn't justified by the data.
12. INCIDENT AT EXETER (2%)
Exeter, New Hampshire, was the focal point of a large series of sightings
which took place primarily in September, 1965. Through a best-selling
book, this "flap" became well-known nationally.
13. THE WALTON EXPERIENCE (1%)
On November 5 1975, Travis Walton was allegedly zapped by a UFO in front of
six witnesses. He was then missing for five days, provoking a huge manhunt
and accusations of murder against his coworkers. After he returned, he
eventually related a story of having been inside a flying saucer.
13. THE SOCORRO SAUCER (1%)
On April 24, 1964, a Police Officer named Lonnie Zamora saw an egg-shaped
craft on the ground near Socorro, New Mexico. He also saw two small beings
near-by. After it took off, it apparently left marks in the area. Dr. J.
Allen Hynek, official Air Force investigator, was impressed with the case.
HONORABLE MENTIONS
My readers were allowed to make honorable mentions as well. By far the
most popular event was the recent (March 13, 1997) sightings in the Phoenix
area.
The second most popular ones were a tie between the Betty and Barney Hill
case, from September 1961, which was the first well-known abduction case,
and the Gulf Breeze, Florida, sightings and photographs, which began in
1987 and continue today.
The other honorable mentions were a hodge-podge of alleged sightings,
including:
. the Cash-Landrum case in December of 1980, in which witnesses who
appeared to suffer radiation poisoning sued the government;
. the July 1 1965 case from Valensole, France, where a lavender farmer
encountered a craft and two entities;
. the October 18, 1973 airborne encounter between a helicopter and a
cigar-shaped craft near Mansfield, Ohio;
. the October 12, 1973 abduction of two people fishing in Pascagoula,
Mississippi by three bizarre, one-legged, wrinkly- skinned, clawed beings;
. the apparent abduction of Frederick Valentich and his aircraft while in
flight over the Bass Strait, Australia, on October 21, 1978;
. the alleged capture of at least one living alien in Varhingha, Brazil in
January of 1996);
. the work of investigators and authors (including Emmy-winner Linda
Moulton Howe, an expert in cattle mutilations; best-selling author and
abductee, Whitley Strieber; Richard Hoagland, chief proponent of the "Face
on Mars"; and abductee and author Karla Turner);
. the alien autopsy film, which purports to show just that;
. the television miniseries of Budd Hopkins' book INTRUDERS;
. observations of increased media coverage of UFOs;
. and fictional depictions, like CLOSE ENCOUNTERS OF THE THIRD KIND and
X-FILES.
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