Ghost Hunting can be very fun and yet at times it can be one of the most terrifying things you will probably ever do in your life. The following are just a few of the things folks have encountered during ghost hunting or paranormal investigations: Smells: These smells can seem to come from no where, and develop instantly and disappear just as fast. The smells are often putrid like rotted meat, or like fresh bowel movements, and are very overpowering at times. Apparitions: Some spirits appear as barely visible forms, while some become as solid and normal looking as a living person. Clouds – Mists – Masses: Often fleeting shadows, things seen out of the corners of the eyes are encountered. Or a rolling black mass may appear, sometimes a whispy form like smoke is seen. Disembodied voices: These are often heard and at times they can be very scary. Imagine being in a darkened room, and having something invisible whisper or even shout in your ear. These are not EVP’s, but normal sounding speech. Physical Sensations – Some ghost hunters have been touched, pinched, slapped, had their hair pulled, been scratched or even bitten by invisible entities. Rappings – Scratching – and Knockings: In walls, ceilings and floors. Strange sounds and noises are often heard in haunted locations, as well as hearing what sounds like objects being dropped, or moved in nearby rooms. Cold spots: Sometimes just before a spirit manifests they draw energy from the surroundings. Often a spot in one area of a room will suddenly become very cold. For example the temperature thoughout a room may average 75 degrees but in one corner or area, the temperature will suddenly plummet to 50 degrees or even colder. This is a sure sign of a spirits presence or a soon manifestation. Power drains and equipment malfunctions: Like cold spots, when a spirit is drawing energy needed to become solid or more visible, they will often draw-in nearby energy, this energy can also come from batteries in video camers, and other devices. Often cameras, tape recorders, even lights will suddenly go haywire or stop working all together when a spirit is present. Almost everyone that does ghost hunting believes that there are two types of spirits, human and in-human, the latter are also called demons. I am a born again christian and believe the bible 100%. From my beliefs in the bible as factual. I believe there is only one type of spirit involved in any haunting, and these are in-human or demons. According to the bible, when we are dead our spirits or souls are present with God, from there we are either granted a life of love and peace in heaven with the creator and the other believers, or we are cast into hell forever, with no chance of escape. The bible also says there is a huge chasm or void that separates the living from the dead, they cannot cross over or communicate with each other. There are other statements in the bible that clearly says that ghosts can not be the spirits or souls of people who have died. Whether the creatures involved in a haunting are spirits of dead humans or whether they are demons, if one is trying to prove that they truly exist or if you are trying to disprove a haunting, then you must do paranormal investigations as a professional. A professional Ghost Hunter or paranormal investigator needs to have the right tools. Here I will explain devices that every ghost hunter or paranormal investigator MUST have, if he or she is truly taking the phenomenon as real or as a business, and not as a joke. Voice Recorder: It doesn’t matter if you use a standard tape recorder or one of the new digital recorders, what does matter is the quality and the ability to use an external microphone. Try to get one that is of good quality, but make sure you get one that has a plug in microphone with a cable or cord so the end of the microphone is away from the recorder. The small all-in-one recorders that have the built in microphones, pick up a lot of the hiss and gear noise from the recorder when they are in record mode. A recorder is a necessity for recording EVP’s. EVP’s also called (electronic voice phenomenom) are a very unique and sometimes frightening thing that is often encountered in a haunted area. What an EVP is, is a voice or other communication that is heard on a tape or digital recorder during playback, that was not heard when the recorder was recording. Film Camera: Do NOT use a digital camera because the photo will always be questioned as being fake, no matter how good it is, where if you use a film camera, you at least have the negatives as some proof. And unless you buy a high mega-pixel digital camera, the photo quality will be less than a nice cheap 35mm film camera. Camcorder: A camera is good, but a camcorder is even better. Get one that uses a tape, either the small cassettes or one of the older models that use the full sized VHS tapes. I bought two of these older camcorders for under $75 each recently. Thermal Imaging scopes or goggles: These capture the upper portion of the infrared light spectrum, which is emitted as heat by objects instead of simply reflected as light. Hotter objects, such as warm bodies, emit more of this light than cooler objects like trees or buildings. Often spirits that manifest have a temperature in their form that stands out in this spectrum, especially if a spirit is present in a cold location. Night Vision scopes or goggles: These little devices have become very cheap, a nice night vision scope can now be purchased easily for under $200. They work by collecting the tiny amounts of light, including the lower portion of the infrared light spectrum, that are present but may be imperceptible to our eyes, and amplifying it to the point that we can easily observe the image. Flashlight: Take along two small pocket ones for each team member. What can be worse then exploring a dark cellar or underground area, and having the lights or another flashlight fail. Walkie Talkies: If you have a group of team members, and you are investigating a large location, walkie talkies are not just a good thing to have, but they can be a life saver at times. Notebook and pencils: Often any electronic, electrical or other devices may fail in a haunted location, so it’s very wise to carry along a small notebook and some pencils in case you need to keep some valuable notes. Thermal Scanner: A hand held thermal scanner (thermometer) uses infrared technology to measure the surface temperature of material without touching it. You simply point at your target, pull the trigger and read the temperature on the lit LCD display. One of the best tools I recommend, is also the cheapest, under $10 U.S. It is a computer software program that is made just for Ghost Hunting and Paranormal Investigations. It’s called ‘Ghost Hunter’. The software is for anyone who explores haunted houses or locations where any type of paranormal activity is occurring. Whether you are trying to gather evidence of the haunting or other proof, this software can help make the job more organized and easier. Ghost Hunter software was made as a scientific tool, for paranormal researchers that believe in spirits, demons, or ghosts. Researchers can easily keep track of vital data gathered at the haunted locations. With this software you can know at a glance such vital information as; the date and times of the activity, location info, GPS data, telephone numbers, notes, sounds heard, odors detected, temperature anomalies, and more. You can use the software on location during the investigation with any WINDOWS based notebook Computer or back at home or in the office after the investigation. For more information and the ability to download and try a free demo version of the ‘Ghost Hunter’ software, please visit the website: shadow people

gao asked:


As economic situation significantly influncing most market sectors, from wholesale to department stores, and the unemployment rate climbing to 11% in California, a new tide of gold hoarding has come on the scene. Those people who unfortunately lost their jobs began to take their chances of finding gold along the river banks of California. Either individual buyers or wholesale businesses are now purchasing gold as a guarantee against a sinking stock market. The economic slowdown and rising gold prices have inspired a tide of gold prospecting.

Gold mining is the process to get gold from the ground. As gold is largely nonreactive metal, In the ordinary course of things it is found in a pure state. Yet it is not easy to locate the areas where gold presents and to obtain it from the earth. There are some methods to scan gold. The most commonly used one among gold mining amateurs is the gold scanning technique. The principle is that gold is a metal and will sink at the bottom of the solution. People fill the pan with water and the floating impurities are thus removed. Using the skill, gold diggers return home with gold in their packs.

The technique introduced above is just a primordial method. Some gold exists deeply in the rock and does not present on the earth crust. Some skills like using metal detectors are there to verify the presence of gold. Then computers are used to precisely pinpoint the volume of the gold. With mechanical method of digging out the ore in which gold presents, the sample is delivered to the labs for experts to analyze if it is a rewarding business activity. In addition, the explorer must get governmental permissions. To obtain qualified gold, further chemical techniques including cyanide processing are employed|used|taken.

It is reported that citizens in America purchased 77 tons of gold items last year, which was 42 percent higher than that of 2007. The prices for gold have reached approximate 900 USD per ounce.

For jewelry wholesale and retail store runners, it is more practical to buy and recycle old fineries than promoting new pieces to the shoppers



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Barry Jenkins asked:


Although it used to be common for average folks to only encounter walk through metal detectors in the airport, these handy self defence tools are growing in both convenience and popularity. What is the benefit of metal detectors and why are we seeing the hand-held metal detector used more and more in everyday life?

Metal detectors are one of the effective and efficient self defence tools because they, more than any other item, have the power to disarm an attacker and stop the problem before it occurs. Metal detectors are the ultimate in non-violent protection and their growing popularity is a strong step towards increased safety.

History of the Metal Detector

These fascinating devices first came into use in the 19th century and have certainly come a long way thanks to creative innovation and invention. Using electromagnetic induction, metal detectors create a magnetic field when they come in contact with a metallic object. This field allows the detector to emit a high-pitched sound, revealing the presence of a metal object, and often pointing to its direct location.

Hand Held or Walk Through?

Unless you are looking to guard a large entrance that has a high volume of traffic, it is most likely that a hand held metal detector will be the choice for your needs. As a more economical option than the walk through models, hand held metal detectors are perfect for determining whether a visitor, intruder, or suspicious stranger is carrying a concealed weapon.

Which Manufacturer

The model and manufacturer that you select will depend on your specific needs and your security budget. Of course, as with all self defence items, it is important to remember that is not a time to be thrifty.

One of the most highly recommended manufacturers of metal detectors is Adams Electronics. Metal detector reviews consistently show that consumers prefer Adams Metal Detectors based on price, value, and reliability.

Adams Electronics is dedicated to manufacturing a full product line of metal detectors, which means that consumers are able to select the perfect product specifications for their needs. Whether you require a general purpose model for everyday use or a super sensitive model for more hostile situations, Adams metal detectors are renowned for detecting the smallest metal objects – including those that are concealed within the human body.

In fact, Adams Electronics was the first company to introduce the original hand held metal detector, the Adams Metal Detector model B100. This self defence tool was first released to the market in 1965 and its launch has created the foundation on which Adams Metal Detectors’ reputation has been built.

The reality is that you already trust Adams Metal Detectors every day. These are the same detectors that are protecting our airports and ensuring that prison inmates remain inside and weapon free.

Quit taking security chances. Metal detectors stop a potentially hostile situation before it even occurs, by locating concealed weapons and allowing you to either confiscate them or remove yourself from a dangerous situation. Moreover, metal detectors are proven to deter criminal activity because would-be attackers know that you are not going to be an easy victim. People think twice about concealing weapons once they realize that they will be caught – and with an Adams Metal Detector, they will be caught.

You can view an entire range of Adams Metal Detector products at http://bljsselfdefense.com/index.php?target=categories&category_id=4. This company not only offers the industry’s best products, it also provides consumers with education on self protection.

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