Informační bulletin

Magazine Overview

This is the May 2006 issue (number 74) of the "Informační bulletin" (Information Bulletin) published by the Klub psychotroniky a UFO (KPUFO), the Club of Psychotronics and UFO.

Main Content

General Activities and Membership Growth The bulletin opens with a greeting to members and announces that KPUFO membership has surpassed 700, necessitating a reorganization of the club's management. The club is inviting experienced researchers from various regions to assist.

Megalit Section This section details activities related to megaliths. Serge Cassen from the University of Nantes gave a lecture in Plzeň during French culture days about megalithic alignments. He visited the Kounovské řady (Kounov rows) and expressed surprise at the lack of professional interest in megaliths in the Czech Republic. The Kounov rows are slated for a permanent exhibition, and KPUFO is offering assistance. The section also highlights a concerning report from their Slovak colleagues (KPUFO SK) about the devastation of a megalithic discovery in Holíč, Slovakia, and proposes an expedition to draw attention to the issue.

Archive The archive section encourages members to follow the progress of the KPUFO archive online via the KPUFO.CZ internal server. Members can download publications, including CD-ROMs and DVDs, for free electronically or for a fee in print. Contributions of scanned articles are welcomed, with a minimum resolution of 200 dpi requested.

Upcoming Events and Announcements Several announcements are made: * Rules for working with the archive: A section dedicated to this topic. * News from the Megalit section: Including a seminar and the Holíč issue. * TV Nova Report: A report about Karel Hynek Mácha on TV Nova was criticized as a "disgusting disinformation" that misrepresented KPUFO's work. * Seminar: A seminar on psychotronics is planned. * Membership Fees: An announcement regarding changes in membership fees and subscription prices for 2007, noting that members will still receive preferential treatment. * New Expedition to Peru: An expedition to Peru is being organized, and interested individuals are invited to join Václav Cihla. * New Seminars in Prague: The possibility of organizing regular seminars in Prague on specialized topics is being explored, with the first potentially focusing on the "Problematic of psychophysiological aspects of psychotronics" on December 9, 2006, and another on January 13, 2007. * Publication: A new book by Oldřich Válek on psychotronics is being prepared, and contributions for advertising space are sought.

Important Notice Members are asked to include "KPUFO" in the subject line of their emails and to sign their membership number to expedite requests. The bulletin also addresses issues with non-members requesting internal publications.

Eastern European Association of Anomalous Phenomena Researchers KPUFO has joined an association of researchers from various countries, including Poland, Latvia, Slovakia, Russia, Bulgaria, and Ukraine.

Financial Information A table details the costs for the ZAZ and CP magazines, as well as the total cost for members and non-members for 2007, with previous prices in parentheses.

Expeditions An expedition to Peru is being planned by Václav Cihla, and those interested in accompanying him are encouraged to get in touch.

Changes in Membership Fee Payment Starting in 2007, membership fees and subscription prices will increase. Members will continue to receive benefits, including the ZAZ magazine and the Informační bulletin. The newly formed Megalit section will also issue its own bulletin.

Vortex The KPUFO portal (http://www.kpufo.cz/portal) is highlighted as a daily source of articles, announcements, and information. Members are encouraged to visit and share it. The "Vortex" section directs readers to a specific area of the KPUFO website for research on various locations.

Assistance for Research Activities Underground: A joint expedition by KPUFO and FFC to explore underground sites in Nové Hrady, South Bohemia, is being organized.

Poltergeist: A reader reports strange noises from a building in Hořesedly, linked to a past suicide.

Bohemia and Moravia from the Perspective of Archeoastronomy: The bulletin solicits interesting cases related to archeoastronomy. Examples include paintings of 'knights' resembling astronauts in a church in Klášterec n. Orl., a historical mention of a 'strange army' in Prague's Karlovo náměstí, and a description of a Romanesque church in Vítochov with a 14th-century fresco depicting a starry sky and Earth, which is noted for its unusual architecture and historical findings.

Documents Meeting of KPUFO Leadership and Záře in Chotěboř (September 22-24, 2006): This section summarizes the evaluation of previous tasks and outlines future directions: 1. Collaboration: Continued efforts to unite researchers from various societies and expand collaboration internationally. 2. UFO Research: The necessity of processing information and creating a new database for UFO research is emphasized. The database, linked to a map, is intended to aid in searching for geological connections to UFO phenomena. The creation of an expert consultant directory is also mentioned, along with the possibility of re-releasing a "Researcher's Guide." 3. Agrosymbols: The lack of discussion and seminars on agrosymbols is noted. 4. General Research: Issues such as the Zvíkov project, Houska Castle, and megaliths require maximum contribution from the public and initiation of student participation. 5. Media Cooperation: Cooperation with media outlets is ongoing, with an emphasis on sharing contacts and information. 6. Public Events: While public events are important for networking, they offer limited space for in-depth problem-solving. 7. Pan-European Collaboration: Efforts are underway to create a joint publication of Czech, Slovak, Polish, Hungarian, Baltic, and other EU researchers. Increased focus on translation is needed to incorporate international ideas.

The conclusion states that "paranormal studies" have a place in understanding the world without replacing science, stimulating other fields through unusual ideas and hypotheses.

Advertisements An advertisement for KPUFO internal publications is included, featuring "Mimosmyslové síly a jejich využití" (Extrasensory Powers and Their Use) by Herold Sherman and "Záhady hradu Houska. Mýty a skutečnosti" (Mysteries of Houska Castle. Myths and Realities) by various authors. Prices are listed for members and non-members.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The bulletin consistently promotes collaboration among researchers, both within the Czech Republic and internationally. It emphasizes the importance of KPUFO's archive and publications as resources for research. The editorial stance appears to be one of active investigation into paranormal phenomena, including UFOs, psychotronics, megaliths, and archeoastronomy, while maintaining a critical approach to media portrayals and advocating for scientific rigor within the field of 'paranormal studies'. There is a strong focus on community building and information sharing among members.