The Most Interesting Paranormal Website: The Ghost Club

I've been involved in the supernatural since a child. That's a long time ago. Hans Holzer was the first paranormalist that used many of the techniques you see today. The joke is: He was not the first.
The Ghost Club is the very first paranormal organization in the world. It was founded in 1862. Prior it found it's roots at Trinity College (Cambridge University) in the UK in 1855. One of the most world best known members was Charles Dickens.
They are still in operation today. If you are interested? They are still seeking new members.

Member Harry Price


Interesting book that was written in the 16th Century that was mentioned in Mr. Price's Youtube:
http://www.amazon.com/Lewes-Lavater-Ghosts-Spirits-Walking/dp/0766179613
 

Official Website: Don't know how active this site has been during the past year?
http://www.ghostclub.org.uk/

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Ghost_Club

*This is a new group that broke off from TGC in 1993. They called themselves The Ghost Club Society.

Tomorrow: Bastille Day At Eastern State Penitentiary

For those of you that live close to Eastern State Penitentiary.  Tomorrow I highly recommend for you to go there (weather permitting) for a day of fun.  This is a "cannot miss".
It's a great day with family and friends. Great restaurants are having their "Bastille Day Specials". ESP is open for those who would like to go on a tour. There's a street fair and drinking.
Warning: You'll get hit with Tastycakes. So, don't dress up, bring a raincoat, hat. This is for the cream that "pops" out when someone grabs the flying cakes the wrong way. 



Here's all the information from ESP:

http://www.easternstate.org/specialevents/bastille.php

Happy Bastille Day! Enjoy!

GL TV Review: Ghost Hunters Academy Finale

I had a funny suspicion it would be Allen. As I watched the finale I noticed he was going full force to win (not in a good way either). Does anybody else notice how anxious he was? And most of the time he tends to look annoyed at his fellow cadets? Or, run off with their initial ideas? Do I think it was a fair decision?  No, because both Michelle and Eric were the ones really thinking outside the box. Such as Michelle coming up with the idea of the flashlight. Allen himself didn't even pick up the EVP that was on his recorder that he had to review. He also admitted that all the odd sounds that he was hearing  he couldn't really tell the difference between them. So he had a bad day. Vera had one, and out the door she went.
To be fair. They really should pick who they would feel most conformable with for future GH investigations. Michelle and Eric's personalities were far too strong. And may not be that easy to conform to TAP standards.
I just have one question? If he's not able to continue with the show or for fill his contract who takes his place? Or, is it a one year contract? 

For this particular show I was not impress with Allen. I hope they can bring the other guys back in some future GH shows. I would miss them if they didn't.

GL Video Review: Alan Wake, Xbox 360

Your probably wondering. Is she really going to write about a video game? What does this have to do with the paranormal? Let me just say something first about video games. I have watched video games change and grow all through the years. From "watching" my nephews play Atari in diapers. To watching my son and friends play. I love Toe Jam and Earl. It was one of the few games like Zelda I actually played.
Now let's get to "Alan Wake".  I "watched" my son play the game. And I was intrigued by the story. Believe me, this was very enjoyable to the point that I'm still confused? And that's a good thing. It makes you think and want more.
If any of you liked "Twin Peaks" or "Twilight" you'll love this. As for paranormal? Let's say we don't know who is real or not. Who's alive or dead.
Without ruining everything for you guys. I'll give you an outline to the plot. The main character is a writer ala Stephen King and his wife Alice. The place? It's like a Twin Peakish kind of place called Bright Falls. There are entities that are called "The Taken". Then there is "The Presence". I really don't want to say anymore then that.
The people who created this video were no dopes (they created Max Payne). They really knew how to market this video. There are Prequels to the video on Youtube. With "real" people playing actual roles. But let's not stop there. There are "two" of each of these prequels. One, the movie short. The second, people reviewing the movie short.
Next they have a "real" singing group in the game, Poets of the Fall (again I don't want to give it away). But they are seen as an older "hippie-type" men in the game, Old God of Asgard. In real life they are younger men. Pretty smart move.
Another hint: The story continues with two downloadable add-ons through Xbox.
For me I wouldn't be surprised if this was made into a real movie like Max Payne. Or a book. I could really envision that to be the next step.
Do I recommend this game? Yes! If you don't want to play the game then look for someone that will play it. And enjoy watching the story.
Roger Ebert wrote an article about videos are not art. It means he never "watched" or for that matter looked at any of these games. This one is one of them. The work that was done is amazing. I loved it!

The Video movie. There are 6 parts.
http://www.brightfalls.com/
Here's to get a taste:



Second video is WTBF (What The Bright Falls). There are 6 parts. It same same as above. But different. Strange huh?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iW1f4uazGDw
To get you started-But give the video sometime for the "reviewers" to start speaking. 

Offficial website
http://www.xbox.com/en-US/games/splash/a/alanwake/

Ebert's Review on video games.
http://blogs.suntimes.com/ebert/2010/04/video_games_can_never_be_art.html

The GhostHunter Store, Mount Holly, NJ

Got my computer back up and running again. During the past week I went over to Borders and pick up the June Paranormal Magazine from the UK. Very interesting stuff. But what caught my attention was a small ad (out of many).  The GhostHunter Store is located about 6 blocks from the Burlington County Jail Museum. I've been to Mt. Holly and never seen the place because of it's location on a side street. It's run by the same people who run The Shadowlands website. Which almost everyone knows about. The joke is. I live about 25-30 minutes away. They run classes there at the store. One is for Ghost Hunter 101. Which I may sign up for this coming weekend (when I going dining at The Robin's Nest). No, I'm not going to start ghost hunting, lol! Unless it's in the daytime. I just want to really understand the equipment. Which they sell online 24/7. So, I'll let you guys know how was my visit to the store. And also in the near future the write-up on my class.

The GhostHunter Store Website
http://theghosthunterstore.com/

The Shadowlands Website
http://theshadowlands.net/home1.htm

 

The Robin's Nest Restaurant. Which also happens to be haunted.
http://www.robinsnestmountholly.com/

Real Creepy 4th of July Haunted Doll Being Sold On Ebay

This is one creepy doll. The story of the doll is even MORE creepy! Please read it. If you dare! Or, buy it today.
http://cgi.ebay.com/CELEBRATE-4th-JULY-GOOGLY-EYE-HAUNTED-DOLL-SIS-/160450216514?cmd=ViewItem&pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item255b940242

Ghost Lounge TV Review: Ghost Hunters Academy

I recently wrote about GHA a few posts ago. The surprise is, I still like them. It's really not a bad show. But yesterday's show was disappointing. Vera was let go. Do I think it was the right decision? Not really. She's more mature and still has a lot more growth on her to do. In a good way. Michelle is just too much "into" herself. Too kiddish at times. She really needs to finish her education (which even if she won she would still want to choose to do instead of the show). Adam I hate to said was just PO'd at Steve and Tango last week. He was just out to prove that they were wrong in how they saw him. But who's to say he wouldn't fall back into old habits. And as for Eric? I still can't make him out yet. He is a typical TAPS kind of guy. But he really doesn't stand out above other TAPS TV members. He doesn't shine.
For me? Vera should have been given another chance. She could have had just a "bad day". Everyone gets one of those. She's allowed.
So, who do I think is going to win? Probably it will be Eric. The problem is, he's an older man. Maybe he has strong family ties that may hold him back.. So he'll only be used a couple of times. And, that's that.

The only other person that can win is Adam. He may be more appealing to a large and younger audience. But he may get on Jason's nerves with his hyper behavior. So, we will see!

*Still having computer problems. So, I'll be back on Monday. Have a great and safe 4th of July