informační bulletin

Magazine Overview

This issue of the "informační bulletin" from the Club of Psychotronics and UFO (KPUFO), identified as issue 2/2008(81), was published in February 2008. The bulletin serves as an internal communication material for the club's members, published bimonthly. It covers a range of topics including film reviews, organizational news, upcoming events, and membership information.

Film Reviews

The first page presents a comprehensive list of documentaries and films, categorized by their subject matter and origin. These include titles related to UFO evidence, historical events like Pearl Harbor and World War I, biographies of historical figures such as Sissi, Mussolini, and Hitler, and various other topics like "Jaguár," "Kefalonie 8.9.1943," "Ztracen v oblacích," and "Quigley - Psí život." Each entry provides the title, country of origin, languages available, and duration in minutes. The films cover a wide array of subjects, from historical conflicts and biographies to more esoteric themes.

Organizational News and Events

The bulletin announces that the regional representatives' meeting of KPUFO will be held on September 6, 2008, in Prague. A key agenda item will be the club's public image and media presence. The bulletin also mentions ongoing efforts to acquire back issues of the "Věda kontra iracionalita" series for the club's archive and notes the issuance of a press release regarding the cancellation of the "Detektor" program. The club has received several DVDs from MIDO Film Brno spol. s r.o. as thanks for assistance with UFO documentary corrections. CAD Press has expressed interest in publishing V. Patrovský's book "Záhady, problémy, zajímavosti" and the book will be provided free of charge to members. The club also received tickets to a special screening of the film "CO MY JEN VÍME!?" (What the Bleep Do We Know!?) with Fred Alan Wolf.

Association of Researchers in Psychotronics

The Association of Researchers in Psychotronics is organizing a seminar to mark the 35th anniversary of the first international conference on psychotronics in 1973. The seminar aims to assess the field's progress and future direction. The association is also seeking information on prominent figures in Czech psychotronics, including Karel Drbal, Robert Pavlita, and Oldřich Hradil. They have been offered the opportunity to collaborate with experts and georadars to search for underground passages at Starý hrad and potentially at Ostrov n. Ohří, presenting an opportunity for dowsers to test their abilities.

Upcoming Events and Activities

The FFC - fantastic facts club is hosting its annual Sfinga 2008 conference at Houska Castle on May 24-25, 2008. Accommodation is available for participants with sleeping bags. The bulletin also mentions a potential visit to a ringval near Jakubčovice, Opava, which is believed to be part of the "Amber Route."

Membership and Subscriptions

The bulletin provides a detailed table of membership fees and subscription options for KPUFO members, including the club's membership fee and subscriptions to their publications, "ZAZ" and "CP." Different package options are available, with total costs ranging from 120 CZK to 400 CZK.

Exhibitions and Public Outreach

Several exhibitions are highlighted: a continuing exhibition on megaliths in Kralupy n. Vlt., and a stone circle exhibition in Kounov, organized by Karel Dudek and M. Pritulová. An exhibition on agrosymbols is planned for the "Space Night" event on June 21, 2008, in Brno, under the patronage of Ant. Plíšková. Additionally, a company has approached the "Záře" project (V. Šiška) to organize an exhibition on UFOs and crop circles in Prague's Chodov shopping center in September 2008, which will include a small publication and professional material processing.

The bulletin encourages members to actively participate in informing the public about KPUFO by contacting local media and utilizing various venues like tea houses, esoteric centers, and libraries to organize meetings and distribute club publications.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue revolve around the exploration of unexplained phenomena, historical events, and alternative fields such as psychotronics and magic. The editorial stance appears to be one of active engagement with these subjects, encouraging research, public awareness, and member participation. There is a clear emphasis on disseminating information through various media and organizing events to foster a community of like-minded individuals. The club aims to present itself seriously to the public and seeks opportunities for legitimate public appearances, acknowledging the challenges and costs associated with such endeavors.