UFO Mail - No 277 - 2018

Magazine Overview

Title: Skandinavisk UFO Information
Issue: UFO-Mail nr. 277
Date: December 17, 2018
Publisher: Danmarks UFO Forening

Main Article: Paranormal Beliefs in America

The central theme of UFO-Mail nr. 277 is the increasing acceptance of the paranormal in America, as evidenced by the Chapman University Survey of American Fears 2018. The article reports that a significant portion of Americans, including the well-educated, are more inclined to believe in supernatural phenomena than in previous years. The survey, conducted between June 25 and July 10, 2018, involved 1,190 respondents who indicated their level of agreement with various statements. The data presented shows percentages of those who were 'very much in agreement' or 'in agreement'.

Key Findings from the Survey:

• Places can be haunted by spirits: 58% agreed.
• Ancient, advanced civilizations, such as Atlantis, once existed: 57% agreed.
• Aliens have visited Earth in our ancient past: 41% agreed.
• Aliens have come to Earth in modern times: 35% agreed.
• Some people can move objects with their minds (telekinesis): 26% agreed.
• Fortune tellers and psychics can foresee the future: 21% agreed.
• Bigfoot is a real creature: 17% agreed.

The issue also includes a table detailing the trends in these paranormal beliefs from 2016 to 2018, showing a general increase across most categories. For instance, belief in ancient civilizations rose from 39.6% in 2016 to 56.9% in 2018, and belief in alien visits in ancient past increased from 27.0% to 41.4% in the same period.

A circular graphic summarizes that 75.9% of Americans believe in at least one paranormal phenomenon, categorizing these beliefs into 'Haunting Spirits', 'Lost Civilizations', 'Alien Encounters (Past and Present)', 'Telekinesis', 'Fortune-telling', and 'Bigfoot'.

Top 10 Fears of 2018

Complementing the paranormal beliefs, the issue also presents the 'Top 10 Fears of 2018' according to the same Chapman University survey. The highest fear reported was 'Corruption of government officials' at 74%. Other significant fears included pollution of oceans and rivers (62%), pollution of drinking water (61%), not having enough money for the future (57%), people I love becoming seriously ill (57%), people I love dying (56%), air pollution (55%), extinction of plant and animal species (54%), global warming and climate change (53%), and high medical bills (53%). These fears are categorized under 'Government', 'Environment', 'Economic', and 'Illness and Death'.

Other Content and Advertisements

Beyond the survey results, UFO-Mail nr. 277 features several advertisements and informational sections:

• Magazine Sales: Several pages are dedicated to selling back issues of paranormal and UFO-related magazines. This includes 'Encounters - The World's Most Paranormal Magazine' (Issues 4-12, 1996 for Kr. 50,-; Issues 1-20, 1996-98 for Kr. 100,-) and 'ALIEN Encounters' (Issues 17-28, 1997-98 for Kr. 50,-). Also offered are various issues of 'Fortean Times' (No. 49-157, excluding No. 82, and No. 163, 170, 173, 174, 176-184) for a total of Kr. 400,-.
• UFO-Nyt Archives: An extensive collection of 'UFO-Nyt' (Scandinavian UFO Information) magazines from 1958-2003, comprising 45 volumes or 255 issues, is available for sale as a complete set for Kr. 800,-. One issue from January 1959 is only available as a photocopy. Interested buyers are directed to contact Kim Møller Hansen.
• Eugen Semitjov: A section introduces the work of Swedish journalist and illustrator Eugen Semitjov, highlighting his website www.semitjov.com and his book 'De ufattelige ufo'er' (The Unbelievable UFOs), published in 1979, which is richly illustrated with his characteristic drawings.
• SUFOI Annual Report 2019: Information is provided about the SUFOI Annual Report 2019, a 40-page, color-illustrated publication summarizing articles and notes from the past year's 26 UFO-Mails. Support for SUFOI is encouraged through membership (min. 250 kroner annually), which grants members a free book and the annual report. Readers are directed to the 'How can you help?' section for more details and to read previous editions of the SUFOI Annual Report.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue are the prevalence and growth of paranormal beliefs in American society, as quantified by scientific surveys. The publication, UFO-Mail, and its parent organization, SUFOI (Skandinavisk UFO Information), clearly focus on UFO phenomena and related paranormal topics. The editorial stance appears to be one of documenting and disseminating information about these subjects, particularly through survey data and historical archives, while also promoting engagement and support for their work through membership and the sale of related materials.

Title: SUFOI Årsrapport 2019
Issue: 277
Volume/Year: 2019
Publisher: Skandinavisk UFO Information (SUFOI)
Country: Denmark
Language: Danish

This issue of UFO-Mail, number 277, serves as the SUFOI Annual Report for 2019. The cover prominently features the title and a compelling graphic montage that includes a helicopter, a UFO, and a landscape scene with figures and structures, hinting at the diverse content within. Several article titles are listed on the cover, including 'What do Danes believe?', 'New leads in the Pentagon case', 'Islands Brygge calls Venus!', 'When a good steak was a treat for aliens', and 'Skinwalker Ranch: The world's most eerie UFO hotspot'.

The cover also includes a call to action, inviting readers to secure a copy of the 'SUFOI Årsrapport 2019' by becoming a member of SUFOI's support circle. It directs readers to www.ufo.dk to read UFO reports, with the latest submissions available under the 'Observationer' section.

Organization and Mission

Foreningen Skandinavisk UFO Information (SUFOI) is driven by volunteer and unpaid labor. Its primary mission is to provide the public with serious information about the UFO phenomenon through its website, ufo.dk, and to register observations of unusual aerial phenomena. The organization's purpose and vision are further detailed on their website.

Membership and Support

SUFOI relies on financial contributions to continue its work. Readers are encouraged to support the organization by becoming a member of the 'støttekreds' (support circle) with an economic contribution, ideally 250 DKK or more. This support enables SUFOI to maintain ufo.dk and conduct investigations into UFO experiences. Members of the support circle have no further obligations to the organization, and the support contribution is valid for one year.

As an incentive for joining the support circle in 2019, members can choose one of four free book titles. These titles include:

• 'Ildkugler over Danmark' (Fireballs over Denmark) by Ole Henningsen (Value: 159 DKK, Order no.: B-088)
• 'UFO'er - Myter og viden' (UFOs - Myths and knowledge) (Value: 149 DKK, Order no.: B-087)
• 'Mysteriet om UFO'er' (The Mystery of UFOs) by Kim Moller Hansen (Value: 54 DKK, Order no.: B-033)
• 'Firestorm' by Dr. James E. McDonald and Ann Druffel (Value: 89 DKK, Order no.: B-054)

Payment for membership can be made via online banking to account 3113-9117725. When making the payment, members should use the short code '01' and provide their name, address, and the order number of their chosen free book.

Content and Editorial Stance

UFO-Mail is published by Skandinavisk UFO Information. The organization asserts copyright over its content, allowing media outlets to use quotes with clear attribution, but requiring written agreement for the reproduction of entire articles. Printing and photocopying of UFO-Mail content are subject to Copydan fees.

The issue highlights specific areas and topics of interest within the UFO community, such as the 'Pentagon case' and the enigmatic 'Skinwalker Ranch'. The mention of 'Islands Brygge kalder Venus!' suggests a local Danish observation or theory related to celestial bodies or phenomena.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue revolve around UFO sightings, investigations, and public perception of the phenomenon, particularly within Denmark. SUFOI positions itself as a provider of serious, fact-based information, distinguishing itself from sensationalism. The emphasis on volunteer work and the call for financial support underscore the organization's dedication and reliance on community backing to pursue its mission of documenting and informing about UFOs and related aerial phenomena.