The Google Ghost

Google Street View is a service whereby a user can literally see a street view of any given area, including residential areas. This service has caused concern among many who wonder exactly what this information could be used for; stalking, planning criminal activity. etc. Along with property views, many unexpected images have been captured, including pics of a man urinating on the side of the road and an unsuspecting strip club patron exiting said establishment.

Street view utilizes vans with specially installed panoramic cameras. Every 20 feet or so, the automatic cameras snap 360 degree views of the surroundings. These images are then uploaded to Google servers for the world's viewing pleasure.

Just as Google Earth experienced a strange flap of "UFO sightings", Street View is now taking its stab at paranormal research.

Click on the post title for the story of the "Google Ghost"; a mysterious image of an ethereal Victorian woman captured in Cardiff. Is this proof of spirits among us, or some Google geek's idea of a practical joke? Apparently the experts are baffled by the pic and have no explanation for how it could have occurred.

Mexican Farmer Reportedly Captures Tiny Alien

The video above allegedly shows a tiny "alien" captured by a Mexican farmer. I don't speak Spanish, but another source tells the following tale regarding the strange carcass:

The farmer found the creature one night caught in a trap. The thing was making quite a bit of noise and the farmer decided to kill it. He threw it in a bucket of water (trap and all) and after several unsuccessful drowning attempts, decided to leave it overnight. When he returned in the morning, it was dead.

That's all I know about the thing. You can see its small size in the video and the fact that it had a tail. The farmer's description matched that of your garden variety "Gray" except for its small stature and the tail that reportedly ended in a point.

To be honest, it looks like some kind of mummified monkey. Watch the video and judge for yourself.

The Mysterious Red Rain Cells of Kerala

In 2001 in Kerala, India, a red rain fell for the first time; staining clothes and alarming those caught in the deluge. Dr Godfrey Louis of Mahatma Ghandi University collected vials of the rain and was shocked to find what appeared to be biological cells under the microscope.

The red rain fell again in 2006 & 2007 and Dr. Louis continues researching what he believes is biological extraterrestrial material contained in the fluid.

Linda Moulton Howe's Earthfiles features an in depth report on Dr. Louis's research including pictures of these mysterious cells. Click on the post title above to check out the latest findings.

PSI Con - Lake Lure Inn & Spa - February 27 through March 1, 2009

The 1927 Lake Lure Inn and Spa

Site of the scenes from the movie, Dirty Dancing and Last of the Mohicans, and reportedly haunted hotel.

Members of CAPS with Barry Fitzgerald of The Sci Fi Channel's Ghost Hunters International. From left, Tina McSwain, Founder & President of CAPS, Barry Fitzgerald, Kathy Crowley, CAPS Case Manager, and Kendra Showalter, CAPS Investigator.

CAPS members with Keith Age of Louisville Ghost Hunters Society

The CAPSters with Jonathan Watts of United Skeptics and Believers, and After Twilight Radio

The CAPS Crew with Joe Wright, Founder of PSI

Hearse belonging to "Sparky" of PSI. You can see the Pavilion in the background. This is where Saturday night's VIP Celebrity Ghost Hunt was held. This was the first time anyone had investigated this location, which at one point in its history, had been a hospital.

CAPS would like to thank PSI, the Lake Lure Inn and Spa Staff, and all the celebrity guests for such a great weekend! We had a blast! We met many fellow investigators and have formed bonds and lasting friendships. It was a great opportunity to network, meet people famous in the paranormal world, and do a little ghost hunting as well. We want to thank the following people personally in that they were so approachable, knowledgeable and friendly. Keith Age of Louisville Ghost Hunters Society (thanks for letting me test drive the Paranormal Puck), Chad Austin of Ghost Finders International (thanks for the advice on EVP), Jeremiah Greer of Shadows in the Dark Radio (thanks for our discussion on UFO's, I enjoyed it), Barry Fitzgerald of Sci Fi's Ghost Hunters International (A special thanks to Barry for being such a good sport and so accommodating for a special picture that will be displayed very soon:-)It was a true pleasure to meet and talk with you!), Scott Nicholson of Haunted Computer (thanks for our discussion on Sunday. I look forward to seeing you again in November!), Jonathan Watts of United Skeptics and Believers Paranormal Research Society and After Twilight Radio (thanks for the information on cameras and our EVP session at the Pavilion.........what cool equipment you have), and finally Joe Wright of PSI and all his team members (thank you for putting together such a great event!!)Tina R.McSwain,Founder & President CAPS - Charlotte Area Paranormal Society