1000 Ways to Die
Who hasn't thought of the ways they would NOT want to die. Fire, water, those are our big fears here. We are all fascinated with death and our own mortality. Just how many ways are there to die? Spike TV, the good people that brought us MXC, are going to fill us in.

You'll be unable to turn away when Spike presents "1000 Ways To Die" starting May 14th, a two part special presentation. Created by Thom Beers, who's behind the popular series "The Deadliest Catch" on the Discovery Channel, 1,000 Ways to Die is a show about people who died stupid, avoidable deaths or otherwise met an untimely demise. Sounds wonderful.....it is.

The two-part special tells true stories of actual deaths and recreates them through acting, colorful narration and CGI, along with the commentary of pathologists, toxicologists, and other forensic experts. This is what the TIVO was made for. Hmmm..wonder if there is a way to die by TIVO. I am sure they will show us.

Part one premieres May 14th and two a week later with encores throughout the month. Thanks Spike, this is the coolest thing since Ghost Hunters!

Orlando Theme Park Halloween Reviews
Where do you spend your Halloween bucks in Orlando? Where do you bring the kids and which park is just too darn scary. We've got you covered. Every major theme park reviewed to the gills. Who made the cut?

The answer to who ultimately wins the ribbon may surprise you as it did us, as our staff brings you a whirlwind tour of Orlando's finest: Disney, Sea World, Universal Studios. (our park review special)

If you have an event in Orlando or New England that you still want covered this Halloween season please contact us ASAP to let us know about it!

Ghost Town Sells on Ebay!
A lucky ebay winner made the bid of life-time, purchasing an entire Ghost Town on ebay recently. The 3 million dollar bid gives the winner the rights to a dance hall, general store and more. No word if there are actually any ghosts.The Chinese military hacked into a Pentagon computer network in June in the most successful cyber attack on the US defence department, say American ­officials. (article continued here)

Rowling's Got the Seven Year Itch
The door may be closes on the world of Harry Potter, but don't throw away your text books too soon children. JK has made it clear in several reports (here is just one) that she is considering not only an encyclopedia, but also an 8th full book based on some side story in the Harry Universe.

Will JK really put down her pen on Harry for good. We increasingly think not. Her children have been pushing here hard lately for more Harry and she did state very clearly that the only reason for a break was for her children. We also believe that as time goes on, JK is having a hard time coming to grips with all the data that she left out of her stories, ie the whole Dumbledore is Gay thing, etc. Her mind continued to turn.

Personally we would love to see a prequel of sorts on the first wizard war and Harry's family. Maybe some day she'll allow third party scripting and a series ala George Lucas who is finally allowing others to write cannon with projects such as Clone Wars and the coming live action series. We can only hope.

China Bans Ghosts, No Not Kidding
China has gone, well nuts. In there continued effort to get ready for the Olympics games, they have banned video and audio with ghosts or supernatural content. Because you know, ghosts are very good at track and field. (article continued here)

France to Release UFO Evidence!
When you think space you think France, right? Common admit it. Ok, despite that, if reports are accurate, France's Space Agency plans to release over 30 years of UFO evidence and reports on the web. If this happens, it would be one of the largest releases of UFO information anywhere.

The planned date of launch (if it happens at all) is unknown but it is likely to be made part of this website. Stay tuned.

New, Upload Your Ghost Photos
We have reworked our gallery system and cleaned house. Feel free to register and upload your personal ghost photos to share with the world in our new gallery.

Final major U.S. Harry Potter Gathering 2008?
As many of your know, we were delighted to cover the Wiching Hour in Salem during 2005 and we wanted to pass on news of the latest major Potter gathering slated for August 2008 in Chicago. With a name like Terminus, this one should bring many smiles and years. We are making plans now for full coverage.

Paraseek Attacked on Iraq News
We got a series of concerned notes as to why we are covering the Iraq war. And that Paraseek should stay out of politics. We see nothing normal with what is going on with the Middle East. We are living in PARAnormal times. Inside of a book. The only question is, what will the last page say.

We are not republican or democrat. To be critical of government and to follow the checks-and-balances of such is to be American. If they are not being followed, then people need to be held accountable. It is as simple as that. To live in a world where all of this is happening, well, that my friends is Paranormal. We would recommend the following links: ANTI-WAR RADIO and the Iraq War Casaulty Counter.

Saddam Execution Infects YouTUBE!
If you are looking for footage of Saddam's execution, and in a strange Faces of Death twist, a lot of people are, snippets are available all over YouTUBE (click here). Is it just us or do all the black masks give you a bad feeling too?

Ghost Lectures a Plenty :
Recently, ParaSEEK was priviledged to sit back and take in a lecture from John Zaffis, nephew of acclaimed Ghost Hunter Ed Warren. We've heard from his appearance on Ghost Hunters this season that his approach to the field is very different from his uncle, but we were surprised to find out just how much so.

Hard scientific proof, that is where John treads. The perfect blend of old and new schools. His advice. Be careful. Don't open doors. Don't cast spells. Don't mess with the other side. Because as he points out well, no ghost scholar out there has any idea what exactly these things are and anyone that tells you they can close a paranormal door or clear you of a haunting is lieing.

He also shares our belief that the existance of orbs doesn't mean much. See one orb, ok fine. See 50 orbs coming together, now you may have something. Ectoplasm? He's never seen it. And he's been all around the world. In short, be honest and careful in this field. And go scientific. John was a joy. Make sure to check him out as he continues to tour.

Pretend You're Us, Only Tiny Lawsuits, Promise! :
For the first time we've got our official press cap for sale. It's the same cap we wear to the conventions and to media events to prove that we do indeed have too much time on our hands. You can too...check out the logo store for this and other stuff. Look totally hot like us :)

Need Help With A Haunting: ParaSEEK Offers a Hand
As many know ParaSEEK is a free resource to gather information on Paranormal groups, but we have found some don't know where to go or what to do in the cases of hauntings. That is why we are beginning a new initiative to help out those who need help.

Through this new program, we will review any haunting cases that you may have experienced, and if possible refer you to the proper local organization that can help you. It is our experience that a organization is more likely to take you seriously if you are referred by another organization. And that is where we come in.

If you have a problem please assemble a VHS video tape or DVD of your situation. Introduce yourself and explain your problem in detail, give us video of the building and enterior. And if you can document what is happening and get it on the tape it will make your case better. We will be accepting these tapes starting now. Please postal mail them in only, no email. Our address is listed in the media contact section of the site. Thanks and we hope we can help some in need out there. Note: tapes will not be returned and do become the property of ParaSEEK. Make sure to include a cover letter!

Ghost Galleries: MrHaunted, Ghost Lights, G-Files, Haunted Hill Upload and View, (get listed)... Sightings & Maps Strange, Map DB, FindAGhost, UFO Digest ICAR... Investigation Groups & Help TriMar, Illinois, Great Lakes, Michigan Ghost Help, White Lite, X-investigations... Prophecy & Metaphysics ES Press, John Russell, Rev 13 Free Psychic Readings...

Vacation Stops ParaTravel Agent, Hotel Dir, New Orleans, Ax Murders... Wicca & Spellcrafting Real Witchcraft, Spellspot Supplies, Custom Spells VooDoo Spells, Something Wicked... Shopping Gothic Clothing, Pagan Gear, Books and DVDs Ghost Hunting Equip... Improving Your Paranormal Website Site Hosting, Domain Reg, Engine Submit Zero downtime transfers...

Get Listed Place Advert Ghost Hunting Store Paranormal Store

British Bombings Show the Ignorance of the Internet :
You know something. The bombs went off. 48 hours later life goes on. The stock markets are stable. London will rebuild. And not taking away anything from the families affected by this horrible act, our hearts go out to them, but it is apparent the world is a bit less afraid than it was. We have all adjusted.

What is surprising is the incredible idiocy of the internet and the general media when it comes to this attack and related events. We've looked over conspiracy sites and paranormal sites (check out the usually really good Rense.com for some of the worst conspiracy theories we have ever viewed). Everyone is blaiming everyone else. And for the most-part no one seems to be able to develop a solid arguement anymore or make any sense. Do yourself a favor, before you throw something on the internet, shoot some holes in your ideas first and then re-write.

And its not only people on the internet. Those in power are doing it too. To quote an un-named (incredibly high ranking) religious leader who just appeared on CNN "There was no terror before the U.S. invaded Iraq". Yeah. Guy was a genius. Our second favorite: "Taking out civilians on purpose is the same as civilians getting hurt as collatoral damage." Thanks for blowing a hole in your credibility bud.

I don't know what's scary, terrorists themselves or the veil of totally ignorant thought and writing that is coming to the surface. We for one are willing to listen to two sides of every arguement, but not if two sides blatantly don't make sense. We can stand in front of a red stop sign and say its green too, but then again we've read 1984, have you?

EVP's: The Holy Grail For Hunters? :
With the release of the film White Noise a lot is being said about the concept of EVPs (Electronic voice phenomena), instances where ghostly human voices are recorded on digital and analog recording devices. The kicker attatched to this topic is that EVPs are not heard until after playback, which means if you are in the room with a recorder and hear nothing, you may hear something later.

Theories abound for how this works, however, the most likely explanation is that ghosts are able to affect magnetic fields which would relay to sound equipment. Or it may just be random static. In any event, how does one record an EVP? We found this great guide. Remember, use fresh tapes (and make sure they are not recycled) if you use analog, and always use a high quality external mike. The higher the quality of the mike, the harder it is to explain away the EVP.

Yellowstone Priming to Destory the U.S. (Really) :
With all the talk of tital waves and asteroids, there is another miracle of nature that has us asking once again, how and the heck are we still here anyways: Yellostone National Park, or should we say super volcano.

No you can't see it if you visit the park. You can't even see it if you fly over the park. There is no cone because its so big it creates something called a Caldera (depression in the earth) over the span of miles. This is not science fiction. Yellowstone is sitting on top of a volcano 1000 times as destructive as Mount St. Helens that is nearing its cycle of eruption. The blast would likely wipe out several states and cripple the United States, possible forever. It is not a matter of if, it is a matter of when.

For more information on this fascinating geological formation that will one day kill us all ( :0 ) visit Super Volcano Yellowstone or visit the National Geographic Channel website.

Siberian Hole into Hell :
Do you want to listen to hell? In the 1990's it was reported that a extreme deep drilling team in Siberia broke through the Earth's crust. There were several anomolies present, including a very high temperature. To correlate these anomolies, the team lowered a microphone down and here is what they heard. Just a warning. There is no turning back once you click. Reportedly only 17 seconds of the audio exists.

This story has circled through fact, throguh fiction, through the media and through church circles. What do you think? Whether you think its bogus or not, it will still send a few chills up your spine. (more data on the event)

Downslope of Oil Production Means End of the World :
It may not be today. It may not be for a while. But the fact of the matter is that we are an oil requiring society. 95% of food comes from it. Transportation, commerce, employment, technology are stem from it. And as much as we continue to look to hybrid type solutions, the fact remains that the earth does not produce more oil. There is an end. And some people do know when that end is.

Recently, we became intriqued by this subject on a visit to lifeaftertheoilcrash.net. It is not as easy as switching to a new type of power. Hydrogen, even H20 power is coming along slowly, however, without oil we do not have the means to create these new power sources. Anyone that has children should be interested in this. This is not SCIFI. The clock is ticking. (please sound off on this important topic).

Ghost Hunting 101 :
Ghost hunting can be an expensive or inexpensive endeavor (yep, inexpensive).  It all depends how much you want to spend.  Investigators have shown significant results with equipment which is very affordable, so don't let pricing discourage you.  Truth be told, you can document and detect ghosts and spirits with a variety of items.  Of course the more you have the better, but everyone needs to start somewhere.

Take a moment a to visit our new enhanced ghost hunting guide and resource center, filled with tips and gadgets that you need to enter the field of ghost hunting. We've also got new links to little known reference books. And a tip on these great books: They usually don't stay in print for long for some reason, and its a shame because they are rare, excellent material.

Would you survive a nuclear blast? :
If a bomb is detonated near a local city, would you survive the blast? You can speculate all you want or you can literally find out. PBS.org presents a rather enlightening nuclear bomb mapping solution. Simply enter your address and the power of the bomb (ie a small carried device or a mega-warhead) and bang...see the damage. Maybe that cheaper housing out in the woods isn't such a bad idea. Just make sure Uncle Sam hasn't built a bunker or silo next to your pride and joy. And all this talk does beg the question: If a bomb was detonated near you, would you even want to survive? It may be better to live at ground zero.

So you want to be a Witch? (open discussion)
What exactly does it take to be a witch? We get asked this quite a bit. Does it start with an acceptance of nature? How do you cast spells? What are your responsibilities? Is it magic or something else?

There are many views on the craft. Most of what you see on shows like Charmed (which we love by the way) are not what you should expect to encounter if you engage in this lifestyle. If you are new, we would suggest taking a look at the Complete Book of Witchcraft. Its a beginner's guide to the subject. If not so new, there are many books and manuals dedicated to spells and potions. But to be sure, always practice responsibly and study under those who know what they are doing. Being a witch can be a very serious endevour and is not for fun and games.

| ParaSEEK News Archive | External Paranormal News |