UFO Allehenda - 2000 No 2

Magazine Overview

Title: UFO Allehanda
Issue: Nr 2, 2000
Publisher: Enköping-Sala UFO-förening
Country: Sweden
Language: Swedish

This issue of UFO Allehanda, the member publication for the Enköping-Sala UFO Association, is dated 2. 2000. The cover features a somewhat blurry, pixelated image of a forest with a striking beam of light, and the title 'UFO Allehanda' is prominently displayed. The magazine aims to provide members with current information.

Association Information and Activities

The magazine details the Enköping-Sala UFO-förening's activities and contact information. Their club room is located in 'the little red cottage' at the intersection of E-18 and road 55, also known as Ullundakorset. Membership fees can be paid to their postgiro account. Contact numbers are provided for the club room, chairperson Anita Andersson, and secretary Mats Nilsson, whose email is [email protected]. The association publishes three issues per year.

A letter from the editors addresses the end of summer and the upcoming autumn. They mention a recent lecture by Astrologer and author Gunnel Söderström from Sala, who discussed how to create a horoscope and the background of interpreting human lives and events in relation to celestial bodies. Söderström reportedly made a good connection with the participants, and some contact has continued via telephone.

The association is organizing an autumn party on October 20th at 7:00 PM in their club room, featuring food, drinks, and a package auction. Members are encouraged to bring packages for the auction, as the association constantly needs funds to operate. The letter also invites contributions and ideas from members on how to run the association, suggesting potential guest speakers and topics of interest.

Article: FINNS DET ETT LIV EFTER DÖDEN? (Is There Life After Death?)

By Mats Nilsson

This article delves into the age-old question of what happens after death. Nilsson discusses the common understanding of biological death – heart stopping, oxygen deprivation, and the cessation of vital functions, noting that hearing is the last sense to fade. He reflects on his own experiences during the loss of his parents, suggesting that managing one's own grief can be aided by understanding the spiritual and spiritual aspects of the process.

The author references research in parapsychology, noting that Sweden lags behind in this field. He recounts a study by Danish researcher Henning Pallesen and Sveriges Radio, which sought out individuals who had experienced 'near-death experiences' (NDEs). The study received significant response, and after a filtering process, interviews were conducted.

Similar studies worldwide have compiled data, revealing striking similarities in accounts. Many individuals report floating above their bodies, seeing themselves on an operating table, and then being drawn into a dark tunnel that leads to a bright light. After experiencing a new dimension, they are drawn back into darkness and then return to their bodies. Over 40% of patients revived have reported such experiences.

Nilsson outlines three stages of NDEs:
1. Autoscopic state: Seeing oneself from outside the conscious self, having left the body, and being able to describe events accurately.
2. Transcendental state: Moving into a tunnel towards a bright light, experiencing a new dimension beyond imagination.
3. Combined state: The autoscopic and transcendental states merge, where one is in the light before returning to the body.

The article presents anecdotal evidence from patients and doctors. One patient describes feeling nothing while alive and the heart beating, but an immense emptiness when the heart stopped. They recall seeing themselves from above, being pulled into a dark, then bright, tunnel, and then returning to their body with a feeling of discomfort and a strong desire not to return. Another patient recounts being covered with sterile drapes during an operation, feeling a syringe in their heart, and having their heart manipulated. A doctor's report confirms the procedure involved removing air from the heart and turning it within the pericardium.

A hypothetical scenario of a soldier in battle describes experiencing his own death, seeing himself fall, and then observing the scene from above. He describes being in a bright room with someone who signals him to return, followed by a return to his body. The experience is described as a dream-like state, leaving a feeling of emptiness and a longing for the light.

Another example involves a person hit by a falling brick. They describe observing the commotion around their seemingly lifeless body, feeling a sense of peace and comfort, and then experiencing a bright light before returning to consciousness amidst paramedics. The experience is likened to waking from a dream.

The article concludes by stating that the debate continues on whether these are real experiences or brain phenomena. It notes that while many accounts align with a theory of life after death, scientific explanations often attribute them to hallucinations. The author mentions researchers like K. Osis, E. Haraldsson, Raymond Moody, and Elisabeth Kübler-Ross, but acknowledges that no definitive proof of life after death has been presented.

Literature Recommendations: The article lists several books on the topic, including works by Karlis Osis, Erendur Haraldsson, Kersti Wistrand, Jan Pilotti, Göran Grip, Ian Currie, and Michael B. Sabom.

Article: Forskare påstår sig ha brutit ljusvallen! (Researchers Claim to Have Broken the Light Barrier!)

By Anders Persson

This article reports on alleged breakthroughs in physics where researchers claim to have exceeded the speed of light. Experiments conducted in the USA by particle physicists reportedly accelerated light pulses up to 300 times their normal speed (298,000 km/sec). The consequences are described as disorienting, suggesting that light could arrive at its destination before it has even begun its journey, effectively a 'time jump' forward.

Dr. Lijun Wang from NEC's research institute in Princeton is credited with an experiment where a light pulse was sent through a chamber filled with specially treated cesium gas. Astonishingly, the pulse reportedly passed through the chamber and traveled an additional 20 meters into the laboratory, appearing in two places simultaneously. Wang explained this by stating the light pulse must have traveled 300 times faster than light.

These findings have already sparked controversy among physicists. Concerns are raised that if light can travel forward in time, it could carry information, violating the principle of causality (cause must precede effect) and challenging Einstein's theory of relativity, which posits the speed of light as an unbreakable barrier.

Dr. Wang confirmed that their light pulses are indeed faster than the accepted speed of light and expressed hope that this will lead to a better understanding of light's nature. The article also mentions a group of physicists in Italy who have reportedly achieved similar results, making microwaves travel 25% faster than light. They speculate about the possibility of transmitting information faster than light, and the implications of Wang's experiment are expected to cause significant debate.

Professor of mathematical physics Neil Turok from Cambridge University expressed interest in the details but stated he doubted it would change fundamental laws of physics. Wang emphasized that the experiment is relevant only for light and not for physical objects, though researchers are speculating about its potential application for interstellar travel.

Source: Sunday Time, Jonathan Leake.

Article: Vatten på mars (Water on Mars)

By Anders Persson

Following NASA's announcement of signs of liquid water on Mars, many questions have arisen about the possibility of life on the planet. While this remains speculative, images have revealed structures and formations interpreted as channels from relatively recent water outflows. These could have occurred millions of years ago or even recently.

However, the article cautions that some structures might be due to sand flows, especially given Mars's lower gravity (1/3 of Earth's) and thin atmosphere (1% of Earth's). The article argues that many similar structures on Earth are caused by sand flows, but on Mars, they might be indicative of water. Factors like latitude, sun exposure, and the location of outflows (typically over 100m below the surrounding terrain) suggest a connection to solar heat. These factors collectively point towards liquid water as the cause of these formations.

There is debate, with some arguing that similar structures exist in unexpected locations, such as on the shaded sides of craters and in polar regions. If water is indeed responsible, the question arises about the nature of the reservoirs. One theory suggests periodic deposition of ice crystals that melt and seep into the ground, maintaining a groundwater level. Another possibility is ancient layers from a different climate, which would imply that Martian water has only recently disappeared, perhaps within the last few thousand years.

The article suggests that water follows natural sediment layers, eventually emerging in valleys. Initially, ice plugs form, but solar warming can melt these, releasing the water and creating outflows. The ultimate question remains whether water is involved at all.

A report indicates that Mars may hold two to three times more water internally than previously thought. Laurie A. Leshin and her colleagues at the University of Arizona compared deuterium levels in a Martian meteorite found in Antarctica (dated to 1994, ejected from Mars about three billion years ago) with deuterium levels in Mars's atmosphere. Their analysis suggests that Mars has lost less water over the past three billion years than previously estimated. Leshin posits that water should still exist hidden within the planet's crust. This, along with other meteorite studies, supports the idea of significant groundwater reservoirs on Mars.

Source: United Press International.

Humorous Anecdotes

• The issue includes several short, humorous anecdotes:
• A man named Nisse needs to have his foot examined and complains about having to undress, while another man in the waiting room is only there to read the electricity meter.
• A man named Per comes to work with a black eye, explaining that his girlfriend's garter broke as he was kissing her goodnight.
• A teacher tells a parent that their son is poor at geography, to which the parent replies that it doesn't matter as they can't afford to travel anyway.

HÖSTFEST (Autumn Party)

An announcement for the annual autumn party on Friday, October 20th at 7:00 PM, to be held at the usual UFO club house. The event will include pizza and a package auction. Members are encouraged to attend and help spread awareness of the association's existence.

Ivars spalt (Ivar's Column)

Ivar, a regular columnist, expresses his pleasure at contributing to UFO Allehanda again. He mentions forming a quintet called "Ragges" with Taimi Johansson (piano/keyboard), Ragnar Johansson (clarinet), Eivor Johansson (violin), Bengt Thorsén (vocals), and himself (accordion). The group had nine performances in one week. Ivar also played with the choir "Västanvind" and "Enabygdens låtare," performing songs like "Torparscottis" and "Ivars gånglåt." Taimi Johansson wrote the lyrics for "Mamma Idas vals."

Ivar notes that the wet summer resulted in a smaller honey harvest than the previous year but expresses satisfaction. He mentions attending a séance on September 6th, conducted by Anita Borg-Hiltvik from Gothenburg, but chooses not to reveal what was said.

He will be unable to attend the October 20th event due to a performance with Taimi at a jubilee in Boglösa, but plans to attend a flea market on November 11th. He also mentions visiting his daughter Marie-Louise in Fjällbacka and then Birgit and Lars-Christer in Hedared.

Ivar briefly mentions his involvement with the J.P. Johansson society and the beekeepers' association.

Subscription Information

An advertisement encourages readers to subscribe to UFO-Aktuellt, UFO-Sverige's official magazine, for the latest UFO news, debunked UFO photos, and documentation of known cases.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

This issue of UFO Allehanda reflects the Enköping-Sala UFO-förening's interest in a broad range of topics beyond traditional UFO sightings. The editorial stance appears to be open-minded and inclusive, exploring phenomena such as near-death experiences, the possibility of life after death, and cutting-edge physics. The magazine also engages with scientific findings, such as those related to water on Mars, while maintaining a connection to the paranormal and unexplained. The inclusion of humorous anecdotes and personal columns like 'Ivar's spalt' suggests an effort to foster a sense of community and engage readers on multiple levels. The association actively seeks member participation and ideas, indicating a collaborative approach to its content and activities.