UFO Rama - No 085

Magazine Overview

Title: UFO-RAMA
Issue: No. 85
Date: November 2005
Publisher: reteufo
Country: Italy
Language: Italian

Editorial

The editorial, inspired by a statement from Bishop Christopher Tochky at a synod of bishops in the Vatican, reflects on humanity's feeling of abandonment and isolation on a 'fragile planet' within a potentially hostile universe. The bishop's remarks are interpreted as a call for global unity and a shift in perspective, suggesting that humanity's problems stem from a 'globalization' that is 'imbalanced' and has led to the 'unscrupulous exploitation of natural resources.' The editorial advocates for breaking down borders, sharing resources, and creating a 'world government for the planet' with an 'extraterrestrial projection.' It posits that only by uniting will terrestrial beings find a way to contact 'other intelligent beings' who make their presence known daily.

Articles and Reports

"Un altro cerchio nel grano. Ufo o burloni?" (Another circle in the grain. UFO or pranksters?)

This article, published in the "TORINOCRONACA" section, reports on a large crop circle discovered in a wheat field near Caravino, Italy, close to Strambino. The design, described as a large central circle with three smaller ones orbiting it, was interpreted by some as a representation of a part of the solar system. The crop circle was first spotted by a flight instructor during a flight. He returned with a photographer and reported the sighting to the Cisu (Italian Center for Ufological Studies). However, the owner of the field, apparently tired of the influx of curious visitors, had already plowed over the entire design, leaving only photographs as evidence. The article suggests that the creation of the crop circle was likely human-made, possibly using simple tools like a wooden plank and a rope, citing similar crop circles found in Macello and other locations in the Pinerolese region.

"Una «palla» di fuoco nel cielo" (A "ball" of fire in the sky)

This report from "PIOVE DI SACCO" details an unusual nocturnal sighting by a woman in her garden. She described observing a large luminous point that disappeared quickly. The article includes commentary from CICAP (Italian Committee for the Investigation of Claims of the Paranormal), which suggests that the phenomenon might be similar to the 'flash of a satellite,' presenting characteristics that are not necessarily indicative of an extraterrestrial origin.

"Spielberg: gli Ufo? Non ci credo più" (Spielberg: UFOs? I don't believe anymore)

This interview with director Steven Spielberg, published in the "INTERVISTA" section, reveals his current skepticism regarding extraterrestrial life. Spielberg, who directed films like "Close Encounters of the Third Kind" and "E.T.," states that while he was convinced of alien life 20 years ago, he is no longer so sure. He points out that despite the availability of millions of cameras and better technology today, the images of UFOs have not changed significantly and do not necessarily prove extraterrestrial technology.

"Unusual Front Yard UFO Photo"

This brief report from the "Australian UFO Bulletin" features a photograph submitted by Shelley from Kamloops, British Columbia, Canada. She states she is unsure what the object in the photo is, and the editors note that the photo is very unusual and requires further evaluation.

Book Reviews

• Two books on time travel are reviewed:
• "Viaggiare nel Passato e nel Futuro" (Traveling in the Past and Future) by J. Richard Gott. This illustrated book explores the physical possibility of traveling to the past and future, discussing curved space-time, relativity, and electromagnetism, as well as the duration of the human race and colonization of other planets.
• "Costruire la Macchina del Tempo" (Building the Time Machine) by John Gribbin. This book examines the paradoxes and possibilities of time travel, including techniques for building a time machine, and explains various scientific and physical theories in a simple manner.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The magazine consistently explores themes of UFO sightings, crop circles, and the possibility of extraterrestrial life. The editorial stance, as evidenced by the lead editorial, leans towards a broader, more philosophical interpretation of humanity's place in the universe, advocating for global unity and an openness to non-terrestrial intelligence. There is a clear interest in both reported sightings and theoretical discussions about space and time, as shown by the book reviews. The magazine also presents a range of perspectives, from the skeptical views of figures like Steven Spielberg and organizations like CICAP to the more speculative and hopeful outlook presented in the editorial and some reports.