Phenomenon Times - 2012 06

Magazine Overview

Title: The Phenomenon Times
Issue: June 2012
Publisher: UFO & Paranormal Research Society of Australia
Country: Australia
Language: English

This issue of The Phenomenon Times, the official journal of the UFO & Paranormal Research Society of Australia (UFO-PRSA), pioneers the unexplained world by reporting on recent news and studies outside mainstream scientific endeavor. It covers a broad, cross-disciplinary approach to paranormal events, featuring sections on Strange Apparitions, Eerie Encounters, Ufo Sightings, Psychic Perception, Truth Behind Legend, and The Unexplained.

President's Report

Larraine Cilia, President of UFO-PRSA, reports on her and Dominic McNamara's speaking engagement at the AURA (Australian UFO Research Association) UFO seminar in Adelaide on May 19th, 2012. The seminar also featured speakers Andrew Arnold of VUFOA and Shane Ryan, who investigated the Westall incident. Cilia notes that their presentations were well-received, and the 'Eerie Encounters' DVD series garnered significant interest, enabling the Society to purchase new equipment. The success of the event is attributed to the collaborative efforts of hosts and participants.

Vice President's Report

Kellie Pataky, Vice President, details the Society's first 'Members Paranormal Night' held on April 28th in the Blue Mountains. The event included a night watch, an investigation of a vandalized location, the use of an EMI meter, spirit board communication with a 'guest' named Rachael, and an EVP experiment. Pataky describes experiencing a 'gush of wind' and hearing faint breathing sounds during the investigation. The report emphasizes the Society's commitment to research and sharing findings with members.

AURA UFO Seminar Review

This section reviews the AURA UFO Seminar held on May 19th, 2012, in Adelaide. Speakers included Larraine Cilia and Dominic McNamara (UFO-PRSA), Andrew Arnold and Jan Murray (VUFOA), and Shane Ryan. Shane Ryan presented his findings on the infamous Westall case of 1966, where hundreds witnessed a UFO. Ryan's investigation delves into witness testimonies and the context of Cold War paranoia and military alliances. Andrew Arnold and Jan Murray presented on specific cases, including the Frederich Valentich disappearance over Bass Strait. Their work with VUFOA and their public access to information via web presence are highlighted.

Presentations by UFO-PRSA Members

Larraine Cilia presented a historical overview of UFO-PRSA's significant reports and imagery collected over more than a decade, including video evidence of unexplained instances. Dominic McNamara discussed the 'Eerie Encounters' DVD series, a production undertaken by UFO-PRSA to recreate events for mass distribution, which began production in mid-2010 and is ongoing. The series aims to disseminate information to a wider audience.

Seminar Meeting and Future Plans

The major delegates met on Sunday morning to collaborate on research topics using a 'blue sky thinking' approach. This meeting was deemed highly productive, leading to plans for annual face-to-face collaborations and the exploration of new file-sharing systems.

Meeting Calendar and Next Meeting

The issue includes a meeting calendar for UFO-PRSA in 2012, with Wednesday meetings scheduled throughout the year. The next meeting is announced for July 11th, 2012, at the Campbelltown Arts Centre, starting at 7:00 PM. Details for reserving a seat and entry fees are provided.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The magazine consistently promotes the investigation of unexplained phenomena outside mainstream science, emphasizing a cross-disciplinary approach. The editorial stance supports rigorous research, evidence sharing, and the dissemination of information to the public. There is a clear focus on Australian UFO and paranormal cases, with a strong emphasis on the Society's own research and productions, such as the 'Eerie Encounters' DVD series. The publication encourages member participation and collaboration within the field.

This issue of EERIE ENCOUNTERS, dated June 1, 2012, focuses on paranormal phenomena, including UFOs, lucid dreaming, and crop circles. The magazine is being shipped to South Australia and discusses ongoing filming projects for a series.

Eerie Encounters DVD and Filming Updates

The Second DVD in series one is now available. The Society is preparing for the next season of filming, with actors cast for episodes 6 and 7. A third disc, featuring a director's cut of a facility investigation and night-watch imagery from the Blue Mountains, will be released once the next episode is ready. Aaron Bishop has joined the team as a camera operator. There is discussion among actors about the possibility of producing a full-length feature film in the future, though the team's skills require further refinement. The publication is attracting high-profile talent for casting calls and is seeking members to assist with extras duty and speaking parts for the next episode, which will involve acquaintances of the lead character. Interested members are urged to register with Larraine or Kellie.

Lucid Dreaming and the Out-of-Body State by Kellie Pataky

This article explores the phenomena of lucid dreaming and out-of-body experiences (OBEs), referencing research by Stuart Twemlow and Glen Gabbard. They found lucid dreaming to be more common (50-70% of the population) than OBEs (14-20%). Anthony Peake challenges these figures, distinguishing between dream-induced lucid dreams (DILDs) and wake-induced lucid dreams (WILDS), which occur during REM sleep and the hypnagogic state, respectively. The article highlights Suzanne Segal's experience in 1982, where she felt enclosed in a force field and experienced a disorienting sensation, leading to an OBE described in her book 'Collision With The Infinite'. She described being outside her body, looking out without using physical eyes, in a state of 'cloud awareness'.

Another case discussed is Ian Wilson, who taught himself lucid dreaming and developed a process called 'mapping' to manipulate his reality within dreams. During a lucid dream, he found himself in his workplace and, deciding to make something happen that could be visible, he made a triangle appear on his work associate's forehead. This event later manifested physically about three weeks later, with the triangle appearing on the associate's forehead, witnessed by others and photographed. This case is presented as evidence that reality can be influenced by the conscious mind, and that Ian's dream might have been precognitive, influencing his own future.

Anthony Peake's research suggests that non-physical matter reality (NPMR) and physical matter reality (PMR) are aspects of the same phenomenon, and that OBEs are identical to lucid dreams. This conclusion is shared by figures like Tom Campbell, Robert Waggoner, and Robert Bruce, who view these as different perceptions of the same experience, granting consciousness access to a greater reality within the brain.

Crop Circle News

On June 1, 2012, a crop circle measuring approximately 220 feet in diameter was reported in Barley near Manton Drove, Marlborough. This is noted as the first design reported in Barley, and early reports suggest it depicts a Polar Clock leading to a time on August 4, 2012. The barley stems are described as sturdy, with fluffy heads that create a carpet-like impression when laid down. Photos and reports are courtesy of APS Aerial Photography in partnership with WCCSG.

Sighting Reports

This section details several UFO sighting reports:

• May 26th, 8 pm, M5 City bound: A witness described a strange light changing colour that moved very fast and was quite high in the air, distinguishing it from planes.
• May 28th, before 5 pm, Tom Ugly's Bridge Marina: A photograph captured four UFOs that witnesses said hovered for over 10 minutes before disappearing. Photographer Ivan Mikkelsen described them as stationary and glowing over the city's west. Airservices Australia reported no unusual object activity in the area.
• May 2, 2012, 12:39 pm, Sydney, Australia: A video recorded three large white spheres flying in a triangle formation. The video, shared by UFO Hunter Laszlo Novak, gained significant attention online.

The Road Ahead by Darren Terry, QLD

Darren Terry offers a research-based perspective on where society is heading, emphasizing the need for critical questioning of information from news, governments, and conspiracies. He believes that true answers lie within ourselves and through connecting with a 'cosmic force'. Terry dismisses the idea of the world ending on 21-12-2012, instead suggesting it will bring a significant spiritual change for those ready. He urges readers to be open to this change and explore their spiritual selves. He discusses how 'The Elite' (governments) control society through information and distractions, and that the paranormal world offers a way to access higher knowledge and break free from this control. He advocates for understanding the forces shaping the world and preparing for societal breakdown, emphasizing spiritual awareness and self-reliance over government assistance. Terry also critiques societal distractions like sport, religion, and media, which he believes keep people divided and inactive. He concludes that while the path of the world is set, understanding its influences is crucial, and collective salvation is another form of control.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue are UFO sightings and experiences, lucid dreaming, out-of-body phenomena, and crop circles, all presented within a context of questioning established narratives and exploring alternative realities. The magazine appears to adopt a stance that encourages critical thinking, openness to paranormal phenomena, and a belief in the potential for consciousness to influence reality. There is an underlying theme of societal control and the importance of spiritual awareness and self-discovery. The editorial stance seems to be one of investigation and open-minded exploration of unexplained phenomena.

This document appears to be a segment from a magazine issue titled "EERIE ENCOUNTERS," focusing on paranormal phenomena and UFO investigations, primarily within Australia. The issue promotes the availability of DVD sets of "Eerie Encounters" episodes, which dramatize investigated events. It also features personal reflections, research updates, and community advertising.

Content Breakdown

Page 1: Personal Reflection and Contact Information

The first page contains a personal reflection by Darren Terry, a Researcher and Queensland Representative for the Research of Australian Close Encounters. Terry discusses the concept of "total Disclosure" and conspiracy theories, suggesting that "the Elite" control the world and that true knowledge is often overlooked or dismissed by society. He emphasizes the need for individuals to "put it altogether" and use information to help oneself and others, urging preparedness for the future, both physically and spiritually. He invites readers to contact him for more information if the topics discussed are new to them. His contact details, including an email address ([email protected]), are provided.

Page 2: DVD Promotion and Society Information

This page is dedicated to promoting the "Eerie Encounters" DVD series. It announces that "Disc 2 - Episodes 3 & 4" is now available, alongside "Disc One." Both discs are priced at $20.00 and are available for purchase from the Society. Disc Two is described as containing a double episode: Episode 3 'Shadow people' and Episode 4 'Superman.' The DVDs are presented as being "From the case files of The UFO & Paranormal Research Society of Australia." The description for Disc 2 highlights that it features events that occurred to one family over many years, leading them to approach the Society. The page also includes information about the Society's website (ufosociety.net.au) for reporting paranormal events or strange sightings. It states that the Society investigates the full spectrum of paranormal events and dramatizes stand-out cases without embellishment. The running time for the DVD is listed as 45 minutes, with parental guidance recommended.

Page 3: "FACTFINDER" Column by Michelle Uznik

This section features a column titled "FACTFINDER" by Michelle Uznik. Uznik writes about a recent member's night at "The Facility," which she had previously intended to write about in the context of an investigation at the Bush Ranger Hotel in Collector. During the member's night, participants used a spirit board and new question-and-answer sheets. They reportedly made contact with a female spirit named Rachel Wylde, who claimed to have worked at the facility, been born in Australia in 1928, and died in 1957. She also provided her father's name as Victor and her mother's name as Anne. Uznik notes an ambiguity in the wording of the question asking if the spirit minded her information being used for research, leaving uncertainty about consent for publication. Uznik has been unable to find Rachel Wylde through BDM (Births, Deaths, and Marriages) records, noting variable spellings of her name and the removal of the wildcard search option by NSW BDM, necessitating manual searches of exact spellings. Rachel Wylde also reportedly gave a place of burial, which Uznik plans to investigate in the July holidays. The column concludes by stating that the next issue will cover results from the investigation at the Bush Ranger Hotel in Collector.

Page 4: Community Advertising

This page contains various advertisements for local businesses and services:

• Ivy Florist: Located in Campbelltown, NSW, offering worldwide florist network services.
• Flowers by fax: Located in Narellan, NSW, advertising as "The flower expert" with worldwide delivery.
• Elizabeth's Crystal Garden: Offering beautiful crystals at affordable prices, with details for Elizabeth Thorn, a website, and an eBay store. Crystal Garden Store Details are provided for a Campbelltown location.
• Facebook Promotion: An invitation to add "UFO PRSA" as a friend on Facebook for updates and to join the "UFO & Paranormal Research Society of Australia" Facebook group.
• Michelle Usnik Family Research: Offering family research services, including full family or one-family member research, printed histories, presentation pedigree charts, printed biographies, and gift certificates.
• DC LEE PRODUCTIONS: Advertising services for web videos, promos, slideshows, and advertising videos, with contact information and a website.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue revolve around paranormal investigations, UFO sightings, and the pursuit of hidden knowledge or "truth." There is a clear emphasis on research, both personal and organizational, into unexplained phenomena. The editorial stance, as expressed by Darren Terry, leans towards a belief in suppressed knowledge and the need for individuals to be proactive in seeking and understanding these truths. The promotion of the "Eerie Encounters" DVDs suggests a narrative approach to presenting these investigations, likely aiming to engage and inform the audience about the Society's work in dramatizing paranormal cases. The inclusion of family research alongside paranormal research indicates a broad interest in uncovering the past and understanding unusual events.