News Fortiane - No 14

Magazine Overview

Title: NEWS FORTIANE
Issue: Volume 2, Number 14
Date: April 20, 2009
Publisher: Centro Studi Fortiani
Focus: Mysteries, the unexplained, ufology, archaeology, and fringe science.

Articles

UN ITALIANO DIMOSTRA LA LEVITAZIONE (An Italian Demonstrates Levitation)

This article reports on a study by Italian physicist Federico Capasso, conducted at Harvard with Jeremy Munday and Adrian Parsegian. They demonstrated the levitation of a microscopic, gold-coated microsphere. The experiment, using a microsphere and a plate of bromobenzene, suggests that the laws holding objects together can be inverted, albeit on a very small scale.

IL MONDO SI AVVICINA AL FATIDICO 2012 (The World Approaches the Fateful 2012)

This piece discusses the ancient Maya prophecy predicting significant global upheavals on December 21, 2012. It suggests that life will not disappear but will undergo epochal changes. The article references the end of the fifth 'Golden Age' and past eras ending with environmental cataclysms due to planetary axis shifts. It also mentions NASA's confirmation of a supermassive black hole at the center of the Via Lattea and the possibility of an alignment between the Sun and this black hole on that date. The article notes that while the Maya predicted this, NASA only recently discovered the black hole.

The "Black Sun" and Global Changes

Expanding on the 2012 theme, the article details potential consequences, including a sudden stop in Earth's rotation for 72 hours, followed by a reversal of direction and magnetic pole inversion. A solar storm is predicted to 'turn off' the Earth, causing widespread chaos. The article attributes these predictions to ancient peoples and mentions that symptoms might be visible years before the event. It also cites a NASA report about an unusual solar storm in 2012, predicted to be 30-50% stronger than any recorded, which could disrupt electrical and communication networks, leading to three days of 'technological darkness'. The article connects these predictions to current global issues like climate change and economic recession.

Giordano Bruno's "Black Sun"

The article references a prediction by Giordano Bruno, who described a "Black Sun" that would engulf planets due to its immense gravitational field, affecting the solar system. Bruno's prediction is linked to the 2012 Maya calendar, which marks this as a crucial moment for Earth. Despite the dire predictions, the article offers a glimmer of optimism, suggesting that humanity and Earth are not destined to disappear and that a new, peaceful era will begin after 2012.

ARCHEOLOGIA: IN SIBERIA SCOPERTI TESCHI DALLA FORMA ALLUNGATA (Archaeology: Elongated Skulls Discovered in Siberia)

This report details the discovery of elongated skulls in a Siberian forest, dating back to the 4th century AD. Archaeologists believe ancient communities may have intentionally deformed children's skulls to enhance mental abilities. Similar findings have been made in South America, raising questions about how such practices spread across distant cultures.

NASA, TELESCOPIO KEPLERO A CACCIA DI ET (NASA, Kepler Telescope Hunting for ET)

This article announces NASA's launch of the Kepler space telescope, designed to search for Earth-like planets. The mission, costing nearly $600 million, aims to catalog hundreds of planets, including potentially habitable ones. Kepler will analyze light variations caused by planets passing in front of their stars to determine their size and orbital duration. Scientist Jon Morse highlights Kepler as a key element in discovering planets with terrestrial environments.

LA FOTO DEL DAILY MAIL "4 UFO NEL CIELO DI LONDRA" (The Daily Mail Photo "4 UFOs in the London Sky")

This piece discusses a photograph published by the Daily Mail allegedly showing four strange lights, interpreted as UFOs or alien spacecraft, in the London sky. The photos were taken by Derek Burden from the 16th floor of a building. His wife Sarah first noticed the lights. Burden stated the lights were not reflections from office lights, as they were all off.

UFO FOTOGRAFATO IN CINA DA GIORNALISTI E UFFICIALI (UFO Photographed in China by Journalists and Officials)

This report describes an incident on February 24, 2009, where passengers, including journalists and government officials, on a Southern Airlines flight observed and photographed a luminous object flying parallel to their plane. The object disappeared northward. A Chinese ufologist noted that national news agencies are increasingly covering UFO stories, possibly preparing the public for a government announcement.

GB/ DOSSIER UFO, MINISTERO DIFESA TOGLIE IL SEGRETO (UK/ UFO Dossier, Ministry of Defence Declassifies)

The British Ministry of Defence has declassified a series of UFO-related documents, making them publicly accessible online. Among the cases are a boomerang-shaped object and a woman's close encounter with a purported alien in Norwich.

E' MORTO LYALL WATSON - L'INDAGATORE DEL PARANORMALE (Lyall Watson is Dead - The Investigator of the Paranormal)

This article announces the death of Lyall Watson, an anthropologist and zoologist known for his books on the paranormal, including "Supernature." Watson explored phenomena often dismissed by science, arguing for more solid evidence for unusual manifestations. He also discussed the "Monkey Phenomenon" (or Hundredth Monkey Effect) observed on Koshima Island, Japan, though later analyses revealed it to be a pseudoscientific myth.

KOLOSIMO, IL FONDATORE DELL' ARCHEOLOGIA MISTERIOSA, SOSTENITORE DEI CONTATTI ALIENI NEL LONTANO PASSATO (Kolosimo, Founder of Mysterious Archaeology, Supporter of Alien Contacts in the Distant Past)

This piece commemorates the 25th anniversary of the death of Peter Kolosimo (Pier Domenico Colosimo), who founded 'mysterious archaeology.' Kolosimo theorized that extraterrestrials had contacted ancient ancestors. His methods were not accepted by mainstream science. He died on March 23, 1984.

UFO: NASCE IL COMITATO EUROPEO DI INFORMAZIONE UFOLOGICA (UFO: The European UFO Information Committee is Born)

This article covers the 17th World UFO Symposium and the 10th World Symposium on Space Exploration and Extraterrestrial Life held in San Marino. The event led to the decision to form a European UFO Information Committee to coordinate information and research across Europe.

ARCHEOLOGIA/ PERÙ, INAUGURATO MUSEO SU MISTERIOSA "SIGNORA DI CAO" (Archaeology/ Peru, Museum on Mysterious "Lady of Cao" Inaugurated)

This report announces the opening of the Museum of Cao in Peru, housing the mummy of the 'Senora de Cao,' a pre-Columbian Mochica ruler from 1700 years ago. Discovered in 2005, the mummy was remarkably preserved and adorned with gold, silver, and turquoise jewelry. The museum is expected to boost tourism and local economy.

ROMA, AVVISTATO UFO A SAXA RUBRA. A VEDERLO ALCUNI DIPENDENTI RAI (Rome, UFO Sighted at Saxa Rubra. Seen by Some RAI Employees)

This article describes a UFO sighting by RAI employees near the Saxa Rubra studios in Rome on April 7, 2009. The object was described as a black disc rotating on its axis, moving intermittently and disappearing and reappearing. Short video footage was captured on a mobile phone.

PASQUA/ BAIMA BOLLONE: LA SACRA SINDONE, UNA QUESTIONE ANCORA VOLUTAMENTE APERTA? (Easter/ Baima Bollone: The Shroud of Turin, a Question Still Willfully Open?)

This section features an interview with Dr. Pierluigi Baima Bollone, an expert on the Shroud of Turin. He discusses recent scientific developments and the ongoing debate about the relic's authenticity. While many in the scientific community are convinced of its authenticity, some, like CICAP, remain critical. The article touches on the potential impact of fires and temperature on the 1988 radiocarbon dating results and the lack of a well-developed textile dating method at the time of the analysis.

MYSTERY PARK: IL PARCO RIAPRE DOPO OLTRE 2 ANNI (Mystery Park: The Park Reopens After Over 2 Years)

This article announces the reopening of Mystery Park, a theme park dedicated to mysteries, located in Interlaken, Switzerland. The park, originally opened in 2003 and closed in 2006, is reopening for a trial season. It was founded by Erich von Daeniken and aims to explore global mysteries. Despite financial difficulties and a change in ownership, the park is set to relaunch with new attractions, possibly focusing more on entertainment than historical facts.

CANOSA, 97 ANNI FA IL MIRACOLO DEL SACRO CUORE RACCONTATO DALLA GAZZETTA (Canosa, 97 Years Ago the Miracle of the Sacred Heart Recounted by the Gazzetta)

This brief article mentions a historical event in Canosa in April 1912, related to a drought and the 'Miracle of the Sacred Heart,' as reported by 'La Gazzetta.'

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The magazine consistently covers topics related to the unexplained, UFO phenomena, ancient mysteries, and archaeological anomalies. The editorial stance appears to be open to exploring these subjects, presenting various theories and reports, often citing alternative sources and perspectives alongside mainstream scientific findings. There is a clear interest in historical prophecies, extraterrestrial contact theories, and unexplained events, with a tendency to highlight controversial or fringe aspects of these topics. The magazine also seems to value investigative journalism and reporting on new discoveries in these fields.

Title: X-TIMES
Issue: Number 6
Date: April 2009
Publisher: X-TIMES
Document Type: Magazine Issue

This issue of X-TIMES magazine, a publication focused on mysteries, UFOs, esopolitics, and counter-culture, presents a diverse range of articles. It includes an exclusive interview with Robert Dean, discussions on historical UFO events, and explorations of ancient enigmas.

The Canosa Miracle

The magazine recounts a remarkable event that allegedly occurred in Canosa, Italy, on Sunday, April 14, 1912. During a religious service in the Cathedral of San Sabino, a statue of the Sacred Heart of Jesus was reported to have moved its eyes. This phenomenon, described as occurring after a flash of light, was witnessed by many faithful attendees and quickly spread throughout the city. The statue was subsequently removed from its niche and displayed in the central nave for public observation, with the eye movements reportedly repeating. The article notes that 97 years later, devotees still visit the statue with great devotion. This account is attributed to historical researcher Pasquale Ieva and reported by Paolo Pinnelli.

The Voynich Manuscript: The Book No One Can Read

A significant portion of the magazine is dedicated to the Voynich manuscript, an enigmatic book that has baffled experts for over a century. The article details its discovery by antiquarian Wilfred Michael Voynich in 1912, who found it in the possession of the Jesuits. The manuscript, dating from the late 15th century, is characterized by its unknown script, peculiar illustrations of plants, astronomical charts, and biological diagrams. Despite numerous attempts by linguists, cryptographers, and scholars, including William Newbold, William and Elisabeth Friedman, and Prescott Currier, the text remains undeciphered. The Friedmans' research revealed statistical anomalies, suggesting it might be an artificial language. More recent theories, like that of Gordon Rugg, propose that the text could be generated by a mechanical process, such as a Cardano grille, implying the manuscript might be an elaborate hoax rather than a repository of esoteric knowledge. The article traces its provenance through historical figures like Emperor Rudolf II, John Dee, Edward Kelley, and the Jesuits, eventually leading to its acquisition by Yale University.

Cold War Secret: UFO Crashed in Russia in 1948

The magazine reports on a declassified secret from the Cold War, published by the Chinese news agency Xinhua. According to the article, in June 1948, military radars at Kapustin Yar, a top-secret Russian base near Astrakhan, detected anomalous objects. A fighter jet was dispatched, and the pilot sighted a large, cigar-shaped, silvery object. The pilot was ordered to shoot it down, and the wreckage was reportedly transported to an underground facility at Kapustin Yar, often dubbed the 'Russian Roswell.' The article suggests that this incident, along with others involving extraterrestrial bodies, is part of a larger secret that the world is slowly awakening to, potentially forcing humanity to accept the reality of extraterrestrial presence.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

This issue of X-TIMES magazine consistently explores themes of unexplained phenomena, historical mysteries, and potential extraterrestrial contact. The articles on the Canosa miracle, the Voynich manuscript, and the Kapustin Yar UFO incident highlight the publication's focus on the unusual and the unknown. The editorial stance appears to be one of open inquiry into these subjects, presenting various theories and historical accounts without necessarily endorsing them as definitive truth, but rather as subjects worthy of investigation and public awareness. The magazine aims to inform its readers about significant events and enigmas that challenge conventional understanding.