UFO-Nytt - 2007 No 8

Magazine Overview

Title: UFO-NYTT
Issue: 8
Volume: 2007
Issue Date: 2007 (December)
Publisher: NETI (Norwegian Organization for the study of Extra-Terrestrial Intelligence)
Country: Norway
Language: Norwegian

This issue of UFO-NYTT, the final newsletter for 2007, is presented with a slight delay, attributed partly to illness. It announces that the first issue of 2008 is already in progress and will feature updates from Steven M. Greer and Karen Sofie Thorstensen, as well as an exclusive interview with Dr. Jesse Marcel Jr.

Table of Contents

The issue includes a "Redaktørens spalte" (Editor's Column), dates for video nights in Oslo and Raufoss, the date for NETI's annual meeting, details of a trip to Hessdalen in August 2008, information on DVD sales from NETI's 10th-anniversary celebration, and summaries of the "Roswell 60" UFO conference in Leeds, NETI's stand at a fair in Oslo, and NETI's 10th-anniversary celebration.

It also features an article from Totens Blad about light phenomena over Mjøsa and an interview with Per Ole Ødegård and Ann Helen Nybråten.

Editor's Column

The editor apologizes for the delay, citing illness. The first issue of 2008 is noted to be in preparation, promising content on Steven M. Greer's work, an update from Karen Sofie Thorstensen, and an interview with Dr. Jesse Marcel Jr.

NETI Activities and Events

NETI is preparing for an active year in 2008, including participating in alternative fairs in Bergen and Trondheim to increase the organization's visibility. Video nights are scheduled in Oslo on Tuesdays (e.g., February 12th) and in Raufoss on Thursdays (February 14th, March 13th, April 10th, May 8th, and June 5th), all starting at 18:30. The annual meeting of NETI is set for Sunday, March 30th, 2008, at 12:00 in Oslo, with the exact location to be announced.

A trip to Hessdalen is organized in cooperation with Prosjekt Hessdalens Venner (PHV) from August 15th to 17th, 2008. The cost for participants covers travel, accommodation, and food. Erling Strand will give a lecture on the Hessdalen phenomenon. Support for PHV is encouraged, with a contribution of kr. 500,- for supporting membership.

DVD Sales from NETI's 10th Anniversary

NETI is selling DVDs of the presentations from its 10th-anniversary celebration. Each DVD costs kr. 50,- plus postage, with a package of all 6 DVDs priced at kr. 250,- plus postage. The DVDs include:

• DVD 1: Opening speech by Kjell Arne Høviskeland and researcher Erling P. Strand on the "Hessdalen Phenomenon – Measurement Results So Far."
• DVD 2: Rune Øverby on "Contact with Extraterrestrials – About Their Presence on Earth."
• DVD 3: Eva-Marie Brekkestø on "Crop Circles – The Mystery Continues."
• DVD 4: Tharald Beck & Lars Gulliksen on "UFOs Have Been Here for Thousands of Years."
• DVD 5: Rune Øverby & Tore Alfstad on "Antigravitation & Teleportation."
• DVD 6: Karen-Sofie Thorstensen on "Contact with the Extraterrestrials."

The recordings are approximately 90 minutes each and, while not professional quality, are valued for their information.

Summary of the "Roswell 60" UFO Conference in Leeds (October 20-21, 2007)

The conference in Leeds, England, attracted 260 participants. Philip Mantle served as the host.

• Nick Pope: Presented on "What if Roswell Happened Today?" His talk was considered uninspired by some, focusing on the sequence of events and contacts following a hypothetical crash.
• Malcolm Robinson: Discussed the famous Robert Taylor case from Livingston, Scotland (November 9, 1979), involving an egg-shaped UFO and an attack by two "balls."
• Michael Hesemann: Presented on "The KGB UFO Files," emphasizing that his information was not related to the popular TV documentary. He explained that a document used in the documentary, supposedly from 1968 and marked "Russian Federation," was incorrect as the Soviet Union existed then, not Russia. He also pointed out the anachronism of a Hummer vehicle appearing in footage from 1968.
• Donald R. Schmitt: Discussed his new book on Roswell, co-authored with Thomas J. Carey, based on interviews with over 100 people who witnessed events related to the 1947 crash. He theorized that it was a cover-up, potentially involving human-engineered technology or an extraterrestrial craft.
• Dr. Jesse Marcel Jr.: Shared his personal experience of seeing wreckage from the crashed UFO brought home by his father. He described the material as a special, lightweight foil that could be crumpled and return to its original shape. He sold his book, "The Roswell Legacy."

Conference Evaluations

• Njål: Rated the first day a 4 out of 6. He found Nick Pope's presentation uninspiring but praised Donald Schmitt's and found Michael Hesemann's talk on KGB UFO Files to be the most informative.
• Ola: Noted that Nick Pope's presentation highlighted England's lack of preparedness for a UFO crash scenario. He also found Hesemann's talk on KGB Files to be very good.
• Tharald: Described the atmosphere as fantastic and found Nick Pope's presentation clear, though lacking new information. He also mentioned that Jesse Marcel Jr.'s presentation seemed natural and that no negative effects from radiation were apparent.

Other Presentations and Discussions

• Gary Heseltine: A detective with the British Transport Police, he presented on how UFO reports are investigated, comparing them to other police investigations. His database, "Politiet rapporter UFOer" (PRUFOS), has grown significantly.
• Philip Mantle: Introduced Spyros Melaris.
• Spyros Melaris: Claimed to have directed the "Alien Autopsy" film. He demonstrated a trick with stones he claimed were from the Roswell crash site, later admitting it was an illusion and that the stones were from a hardware store. He stated that Ray Santilli had earned millions from the film.
• Russel Callaghan: Editor of UFODATA, discussed the history of the UFO magazine "UFODATA" and his involvement in starting "UFO Monthly.com" and "UFODATA" magazines.
• Don Schmitt: Concluded the day with more testimony from individuals on their deathbeds.

NETI's Stand at the Alternativmesse in Valhall, Oslo

NETI had a successful presence at the Alternativmesse, noting an increase in public engagement compared to previous years. Many attendees shared personal experiences or sought information. Examples include a young couple reporting light phenomena similar to those in Hessdalen, prompting Kjell Arne Høviskeland to consider a visit.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The magazine consistently covers UFO conferences, sightings, and research, with a particular focus on the Roswell incident and its alleged cover-up. There is a strong emphasis on sharing information and fostering discussion within the UFO community in Norway. The editorial stance appears to be one of open inquiry into the UFO phenomenon, presenting various perspectives and evidence, while also critically evaluating claims, as seen in the discussion of Spyros Melaris's presentation.

This issue of "UFO-Nytt" is dated February 4, 2008, and focuses on the 10th anniversary of NETI (Norsk Etterretningstjeneste for Ufo-studier), celebrated with a seminar on November 24-25, 2007, in Holmlia, Oslo. The magazine presents a collection of articles detailing the seminar's events, UFO sightings, and related topics, reflecting NETI's ongoing work in UFO research.

NETI's 10th Anniversary Seminar

The seminar kicked off with Kjell Arne providing a historical overview of NETI's first 10 years, highlighting its growth and achievements. The event featured several speakers:

• Erling Strand discussed the Hessdalen phenomenon, noting a decrease in recent activity but emphasizing that the phenomenon might not be gone. He drew parallels to similar phenomena in Western Australia and mentioned 'Zero Point Energy' and plasma as the fourth state of matter. He also quoted Nobel candidate Boris Smirnoff, who stated that the phenomenon contains qualitative elements with no current scientific analogue, suggesting it would lead to new scientific concepts.
• Rune Øverby, an engineer on a career break to focus on UFO research, presented on contact with extraterrestrials and their presence on Earth. He cited declassified materials and mentioned figures like Bob Dean and the website www.projectcamelot.org. He suggested that knowledge of advanced alien presence has been concealed for over 60 years and spoke of a 'new cosmic cycle' (1844-2028, Age of Aquarius) leading to increased human intuition through suffering. He posited that extraterrestrials genetically 'seeded' Earth and monitor humanity, with some acting as 'cosmic tourists.' He also mentioned 'zetarace' beings who are degenerated and borrow human DNA. The presentation touched upon military agendas regarding UFOs (contact vs. shooting down), Strategic Defence Initiative weapons, and research by Dr. Steckers, James Kopf (US Navy/NSA), Dan Morris, Captain Bill Uhouse (USMC), Professor Robert Jacobs (US Air Force), and Milton William Cooper.
• Eva-Marie Brekkestø focused on crop circles, tracing their historical naming and cultural perceptions (e.g., 'river dancers,' 'elf circles'). She discussed specific types, like those affecting nitrogen levels and plant growth. She categorized symbols found in crop circles into known symbols (alchemy, Kabbalah, Celtic, Egyptian) and mathematical/fractal patterns. She mentioned Silbury Hill as Europe's largest man-made mound and noted crop circle activity in 2006-2007, particularly in rapeseed fields. The article suggested crop circles might act as 'portals' for travel, signaling a shift in our perception of time and space.
• Tharald Beck spoke about UFOs having been present on Earth for thousands of years, covering aerial observations, depictions in art and archaeology. He mentioned materials like obsidian and volcanic glass used as tools and referenced the start of modern UFO interest in 1947 with Kenneth Arnold's sighting of 'flying discs' and the phenomenon of 'Foo Fighters' during WWII.
• Tore Alfstad and Rune Øverby gave an impromptu presentation on antigravity, wave patterns, and frequencies. Rune mentioned his book, allegedly received telepathically, which is centuries ahead of its time, discussing new physics, mental laws, teleportation, and biogravitation. They referenced Bob Lazar's work on antigravity and bending space-time.
• Karen Sofie Thorstensen shared her personal experiences with extraterrestrials, describing them as beings on a different frequency (4th or 5th dimensional). She recounted receiving messages about a directive in the US to kill any observed extraterrestrials. Her own experiences began in 1993, leading to telepathic contact with Alpha Centauri, where she learned she had been one of them. She mentioned that some choose to incarnate on Earth with 'helpers.' She described encounters with beings who balanced her left and right sides, and later, beings from Sirius who showed her visions of a future Earth and healed her hips.

UFO Sightings and Reports

The magazine also includes reports on various UFO sightings:

• Voronezh Incident: A TASS report from 1989 details researchers investigating a landing in Voronezh, Soviet Union, where three to four-meter-tall beings with small heads emerged from a large, shining sphere.
• Lights over Mjøsa: Several readers reported strange lights in the sky over the Mjøsa region, with some attributing them to a local garden center, while others describe them as unidentified luminous objects.
• Hedmark Couple's Sighting: A couple driving near Ringsaker reported seeing two round, orange-yellow lights moving slowly in the air.
• Per Ole Ødegård & Ann Helen Nybråten Interview: This couple reported seeing three large, luminous spheres moving in a zig-zag pattern over Totenvika. They described the lights as orange-yellow and noted that their home's lights flickered afterward, suggesting an energetic influence. They dismissed a theory that the lights were reflections from seagulls.
• Enebakk Incident: A report mentions a car that lost all power when a luminous sphere passed overhead, with power returning upon its disappearance.

Other Articles and Themes

• Crop Circles in England: Toftenes was accused of 'hoaxing' in England, having allegedly faked two crop circles. The article notes an increase in sightings correlating with increased interest.
• UFOs and Ancient History: Tharald Beck's presentation linked UFOs to ancient art, archaeology, and biblical figures like Enoch, suggesting a long history of aerial phenomena.
• Teleportation and Future Technology: The discussion touched upon teleportation, antigravity, and the potential for advanced alien technology.
• CNN's Changing Stance: The article notes that CNN has changed its approach to UFOs, recently hosting a serious debate.
• Free Energy: Steven Greer is mentioned as planning to openly demonstrate free energy devices.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The issue consistently explores the intersection of UFO phenomena, extraterrestrial contact, and alternative science. There's a strong emphasis on personal testimonies and anecdotal evidence, alongside reports of official investigations and historical accounts. The editorial stance, as indicated by the concluding remarks and the disclaimer about articles not necessarily reflecting NETI's official views, is one of open inquiry and a platform for diverse perspectives within the UFO community. The recurring theme is the growing interest and acceptance of UFO phenomena, with NETI positioning itself as a key organization for discussion and research in Norway.