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Post by Brad-LaSpirits on Nov 12, 2008 20:38:58 GMT -5
Great work!!
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Post by Brad-LaSpirits on Nov 11, 2008 21:39:49 GMT -5
Good luck with those, especially Parlange. We have tried in the past and they really are not open to the paranormal.
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Post by Brad-LaSpirits on Nov 10, 2008 21:47:43 GMT -5
In collaboration with 104.3 The Red, we are proud to announce that we will be bringing the very first FM-broadcasted paranormal radio show to Louisiana!! The name of the show will be "Strangeland Radio" and will feature everything strange, weird, and wild such as the paranormal, cryptozoology, ufo's, and even wrestling, video games, and MUCH MORE!! We will feature top notch special guests as well as some of the most kick ass metal, rock, and alternative music from the 90's and present day!! The hosts will be your very own Brad and Brandon of Louisiana Spirits and will air every Sunday night (exact time pending) on LA 104.3 The Red!! The show will also be broadcasts worldwide via the internet at www.red1043.com and the soon-to-come Strangeland website!! This is truly our biggest project to date, as we are extremely excited about this. We cannot thank Jason, Nancy, and the rest of the 104.3 crew for giving us this opportunity to showcase our abilities and bring something new to the area. STAY TUNED FOR MORE AS WE ARE GOING TO MAKE RADIO JUST A LITTLE BIT STRANGER!!
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Post by Brad-LaSpirits on Nov 10, 2008 21:39:16 GMT -5
Hey Marci, welcome to the boards! Glad to hear you had a great time at the class!
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Post by Brad-LaSpirits on Oct 28, 2008 20:36:35 GMT -5
We do not look down on those who practice wicca, for we know that many facets of the religion are positive in nature. However, for those not knowledgeable in the paranormal and similar fields, many will often place everything in one "negative" category. To please the masses, we simply put up one generalized stipulation, yet in many cases, acceptions are made once we enter the interview process.
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Post by Brad-LaSpirits on Oct 27, 2008 9:04:24 GMT -5
For those of you who still havent purchased your tickets for "Le Festival D'Sprits" Louisiana's First Ever Paranormal Convention, I have added a special discount code to celebrate Halloween!! For the entire 24hrs of October 31st, you can get 25% off standard AND premium admission tickets!! Simply go to www.ghostgathering.eventbrite.com, select the number of tickets you want, and enter the discount code "happyhalloween" to get 25% off your order!!! Please be advised that the discount is good from 12:05am until 11:55pm on October 31st. We are very excited for the event, for it is the first of its kind in Louisiana and will be a day filled with great speakers, great food, and great raffles/vendors. For details on the actual event, please visit www.ghostgathering.comHAPPY HALLOWEEN AND SEE YOU FEBRUARY 28th!!! Brad Duplechien Founder of LaSpirits www.laspirits.com
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Post by Brad-LaSpirits on Oct 12, 2008 7:52:24 GMT -5
We are in fact looking at beginning the courses at the northern universities sometime in 2009!
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Post by Brad-LaSpirits on Oct 10, 2008 21:18:55 GMT -5
Thanks for sharing that Sondi. Since you are in central La, we are actually looking for a member or two in that area. Shoot me an email at bduplechien@laspirits.com
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Post by Brad-LaSpirits on Oct 10, 2008 21:16:29 GMT -5
Thank you so much for the props! Im really glad you enjoyed the book and trust me, as long as there are strange individuals ghost hunting, I think there is always the possibility for a part II
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Post by Brad-LaSpirits on Sept 24, 2008 8:59:21 GMT -5
1. You feel like you’re being watched from a ceiling corner of the room. 2. You see unexplained lights in houses when no one is home. 3. Your dog freaks out over something you can’t see, cowers and runs from the room, or refuses to enter the room. 4. Your cat stares at a certain spot, his hair raises, he hisses and bolts from the room. 5. You see a transparent human form walking around. 6. You feel a weight on your bed, as if someone is sitting there but no one is. 7. You hear someone shout your name. 8. You find physical evidence of footprints that can’t be explained. 9. Electrical devices start operating by themselves. 10. A child’s toy starts moving on its own or if it’s electronic, starts making noise. 11. You see a light colored mist form into any shape and the origin of the mist is unknown. 12. You hear crying of an unknown origin. 13. You smell a fragrance in your home that you don’t own. 14. A picture flying (not falling) off the wall and into the room. 15. You hear the sound of footsteps when no one is there. 16. You see someone who looks as real as you do but as you watch they disappear. 17. You’re physically touched by someone that isn’t there – your shirt or hair is tugged, someone brushes by or lays a hand on your shoulder. 18. More elevated – you’re slapped, pushed or shoved by something you can’t see. 19. A foul odor comes from nowhere and then disappears. 20. Furniture is rearranged – even heavy furniture. 21. Water is turned on or off by itself. 22. You hear music from an unknown source. 23. Lights turning on an off by themselves. 24. More elevated – you see the light switch move when no one is touching it. 25. Unexplained writing appears on a wall, mirror or piece of paper. 26. Objects are missing from a locked box or safe and show up later outside of the secured place. 27. Your doorbell rings but no one is there. 28. You hear doors or cabinets opening and closing by themselves. 29. You SEE a door or cabinet open or close when no one is near it. 30. More elevated – doors or cabinets slamming shut with extreme force. 31. A child tells you they see someone that you can’t. (Children and animals are very sensitive to the paranormal) 32. Faces appearing within inanimate objects and then disappear. 33. You feel a cold spot when there isn’t a reason for it to be cold in that area. 34. You find handprints of unexplained origin. 35. You hear hushed whispers but can’t find the source of the sound. 36. Items disappear and then reappear in an unexpected place. 37. You see a shadow of someone in your peripheral vision. 38. You look into a mirror and see someone else reflected there but when you look into the room where they should be standing no one is there. 39. You see balls of unexplained light. 40. You get a sudden sick feeling in the pit of your stomach and Goosebumps on your arms or a prickly feeling on the back of your neck all at the same time. 41. You get sudden cold chills accompanied by a sense of fear. 42. You feel uneasy in certain areas of your home like the basement or attic. 43. You feel a sudden warm or hot spot in your home. 44. You feel a breeze inside the house when the windows are closed. 45. A spirit orb appears in a photo you’ve taken. 46. A musical instrument plays by itself (piano etc.) 47. A sudden feeling of nausea in a particular room when you’re not sick. 48. You have thoughts that don’t fit your personality when in a particular area. 49. Laughter without a source. 50. You hear sounds of pain, like moaning, but there isn’t anyone there. 51. You hear sounds or smell a certain fragrance or odor at the same time every day. 52. You see unusual things reflected in glass objects. 53. You record voices of people who weren’t present on a tape or digital recording device. 54. You answer your phone and the voice of someone you know that has died speaks to you. 55. Small, flashing lights zigzag around the room. 56. The television set goes berserk for no apparent reason. 57. Light bulbs blow out on a regular basis. 58. The phone rings with a different ringtone that it’s not programmed for. 59. Abrupt mood swings or changes in a person’s character only in specific areas or in places thought to be haunted. 60. You feel frozen to the spot for a short amount of time. 61. Visitors to your home often complain that they feel uncomfortable, couldn’t sleep well or heard and saw things they couldn’t explain. 62. People in your family are consistently having nightmares. 63. You hear tapping on the walls. 64. You’ve seen what appear to be red eyes in the darkness. 65. You’ve awakened to see misty people standing around your bed. 66. There’s blood running down the walls. 67. Unexplained whistling. 68. You have visions of how someone died as you’re falling asleep. 69. If you have a rocking chair, it rocks by itself. 70. An entity tries to harm you by holding a pillow over your face. 71. You hear pages of books or newspapers turning. 72. You’re filming a family event and an apparition appears in the footage. 73. A ghostly voice threatens you. 74. You feel someone breathing on your shoulder or neck. 75. You wake up to find odd marks or scratches on your body that wasn’t there when you went to sleep. 76. Black marks suddenly appear on the walls of your home. 77. You’re alone in the house, and you hear a door slam in another part of the house. 78. You hear scratching sounds from behind the walls. 79. A candle is suddenly blown out when no one is near it. 80. You’re driving down the road, see someone walking on the side but when you look back at them in your rearview mirror, no one is there. 81. You’ve seen objects levitating in the air. 82. You’ve been levitated into the air. 83. You’ve woken up because your bed is violently shaking. 84. Papers are jerked out of your hands when no one is near you. 85. A glowing cloud hovers in the room. 86. The air in certain areas of your house may feel heavy or stagnant even though you try to freshen it up. 87. You become sick with an illness that the doctor can’t diagnosis or treat. 88. You lock a door or window only to find it unlocked or vice versa. 89. You see apparitions while touring a battleground or graveyard. 90. You’re shopping and turn to look at a person nearby you and discover they don’t have a face. You blink, look again and they’re gone or they disappear right in front of you. 91. A woman or man walks up to you in a public place, gives you what seems like a message and then disappears. 92. You look up at a house from street level and see someone standing in a doorway or window when you know that no one is home or the home is empty or abandoned. 93. You see a single light and hear a train coming down the tracks when the tracks are no longer in use and the train never really goes by. 94. You hear someone breathing in an empty room. 95. The radio in your car turns on or off by itself. 96. You hear screams or ghostly activity at specific times every day – usually at night. 97. A “lady in white” is seen walking down your hall or steps. 98. You see a dark colored mist that forms inside and takes the shape of a person. 99. The batteries in your flashlights, cameras, phones etc drain very quickly when in areas that are thought to be haunted. 100. You wake and feel a pressure on your chest that doesn’t have a medical reason. 101. You sit down in a chair and it feels like you just sat in someone’s lap – but the chair is empty.
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Post by Brad-LaSpirits on Sept 22, 2008 22:09:49 GMT -5
Yep, sure can! I spoke with the BAM in Alexandria and they will stock the book, put it on display in the front as a "regional author" and set a date on a book signing!
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Post by Brad-LaSpirits on Sept 21, 2008 17:56:24 GMT -5
HAHA...GRAZILLAS IN THE MYST!
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Post by Brad-LaSpirits on Sept 17, 2008 20:51:55 GMT -5
They should be. Books-a-million has it online so Im sure it will either be in stores soon or you can request to have it stocked.
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Post by Brad-LaSpirits on Sept 15, 2008 9:52:03 GMT -5
Yes, cool bud, but I think you have the wrong arm up...he looks like he is on your left shoulder:)
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Post by Brad-LaSpirits on Sept 11, 2008 18:33:07 GMT -5
Hey Brian and thanks for stopping by. I promise next time I update the site I will add you to our "links" page:)
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Post by Brad-LaSpirits on Sept 11, 2008 9:09:28 GMT -5
I am proud to announce the release of my book, Paranormal Uncensored: A Raw Look at Louisiana Ghost Hunting! I have compiled a little bit of everything into this book such as Louisiana folklore, ghost hunting 101, haunted louisiana history, investigation recaps, and GOOD OLE FASHION DIRT AND DRAMA! Below are two links to purchase it along with the back cover synopsis. I would appreciate it greatly if you guys check it out!! Thanks!www.amazon.com/PARANORMAL-UNCENSORED-LOUISIANA-GHOST-HUNTING/dp/0595512658/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1221140607&sr=1-1www.iuniverse.com/Bookstore/BookDetail.aspx?BookId=SKU-000102082From the bustling city life to the dark and eerie swamps, there's a certain mystique that is uniquely Louisiana. As with any area enriched with mystery and intrigue, tales of haunted history are always abound. Louisiana is definitely not the exception, as it claims to be one of the most haunted states in the country. Paranormal enthusiasts from all around flock to Louisiana, as the hobby rapidly flourishes. Unfortunately, with an increase in groups, there lies an extremely diverse array of personalities, waiting to clash. Such a popular field is often portrayed on television as being constantly exciting and carefree, which isn't always the case. Paranormal Uncensored is a raw, yet informative, look at Louisiana ghost hunting, and is perfect for anyone curious about the people who chase the unknown. For those just getting started in the hobby, Paranormal Uncensored gives an in-depth look into the paranormal, detailing the basics of ghost-hunting, such as equipment used, and to provide an explanation for the most common false results often obtained. For the seasoned investigators, true ghost stories and information on some of Louisiana's most infamously haunted locations are given. Finally, Brad then entertains the readers by telling some of the humorous stories about the community of ghost-enthusiasts. With the interest in the paranormal at an all time high, this book is sure to entertain a wide range of readers!
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Post by Brad-LaSpirits on Sept 11, 2008 9:07:51 GMT -5
Yes, thats true, we also have an LSU class on October 3, 4, & 5!
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Post by Brad-LaSpirits on Sept 8, 2008 16:44:22 GMT -5
For those still interested in taking the LSU continuing education cours(s), be advised that there are only a few spots remaining! There are 7 spots left for the September class and only 3 left for the October meeting!
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Post by Brad-LaSpirits on Sept 5, 2008 21:01:29 GMT -5
The following information was obtained from the OKPRI newsletter:
Divination: The Fortune-telling Phenomenon
We’ve all heard of fortune-telling. As a matter of fact, I’ve had the opportunity to have readings done myself, some were quite accurate and some that were just plain off. I was driving down the street the other day and noticed a large sign in front of a business that read ‘Palm Reader’ on it. I didn’t stop, but it sparked something in me and I began to wonder just how many ways are there to ‘divine the future’. Of course the usually ones came to mind, but I did more research on the subject and I was amazed at all the other methods I found. Here are just a few of many.
Ailuromancy – A form of zoomancy also known as feliomancy. It is divination by observing the movements of cats, especially the way they jump and where they land.
Alectromancy – An ancient Roman method of divination using a cock or a hen placed in a circle of grain, around which are written the letters of the alphabet. The letters close to where the bird pecks are gathered and assembled to answer specific questions.
Aleuromancy – Used mainly by the ancient Greeks it is seldom practiced today, although it is the origin of modern-day fortune cookies. It is the divination through sortilege of fortunes written on slips of paper inserted into balls of dough and baked, mixed and distributed randomly.
Amniomancy – From the Latin word amnion, meaning membrane, this is the ancient method of divining by means of the membrane that sometimes envelops the head of a baby at birth. From inspecting the membrane, the diviner predicted what sort of life the newborn would have.
Apantomancy – Divining by taking cues from chance meetings with animals, birds and other creatures.
Bibliomancy – Today’s method of this involves taking any book, usually a collection of prose or poetry or wise thoughts, closing one’s eyes, thinking about a particular problem or question, opening the book at random and interpreting the first words or sentences read in a prophetic or advisory way.
Botanomancy – An ancient practice that can be traced back to the Druidic tree worship. This method consists of burning branches of trees, typically vervain and briar, upon which questions have been carved. The fire and smoke indicate the course of future action to be pursued.
Cartomancy – Often associated with gypsies, this is divination by the use of cards. Tarot cards are the most popular form of this method, but regular playing cards can also be used.
Cattabomancy – This was said to be the practice by which Nostradamus came about his knowledge of the future. It is the use brass bowls, a metal thought to protect against evil spirits, which were filled with water or ink and used as focal points in scrying or capturing glimpses of the future in scenes and images appearing in the bowl. The diviner would stare at the liquid without blinking until a trancelike state was entered and visions experienced.
Crystal Ball – A tool used to help diviners go into a psychic trance, the crystal ball is perhaps the classic and best-known method of divination. Most people assume it is the ball that has the power, but it is not. The secret is not the ball but the technique of scrying, which involves keeping your eyes open while staring into a shiny, reflective surface to induce a form of meditation or selfhypnosis, the prime state for opening awareness to clairvoyance and psychic insight.
Dactylomancy – Thought to be one of the earliest forms of divination involving the use of pendulums. This method uses a ring tied to a string, or dropped into a bowl of water, with the position of the ring at the end of the string, or the bottom of the bowl, determining the answer or response to the question asked.
Demonancy – A form of divination that calls upon demons to reveal the truth of a matter or of future events. This is done by summoning spirits via an oracle or occult magic.
Elemental – Divination by means of the four elements: air (aromancy), fire (pyromancy), water (hydromancy), and earth (geomancy).
Demonancy – A form of divination that calls upon demons to reveal the truth of a matter or of future events. This is done by summoning spirits via an oracle or occult magic.
Elemental – Divination by means of the four elements: air (aromancy), fire (pyromancy), water (hydromancy), and earth (geomanEntomancy – Interpreting the appearance and behavior of insects to divine the future.
Icthyomancy – The ancient art of examining the heads and the entrails of fish and interpreting them.
Lampadomancy – Divination from the form, color and movements of a candle or flame of a lamp.
Lecanomancy – This ancient method involves the inspection of fluids, either in a cup or basin or other container. It was performed by dropping precious stones into water and reading the patterns on the water’s shimmering surface or the sound the stones made when being dropped into the water.
Mah-Jong Tiles – In addition to being a game, mah-jong tiles have been used for divination for centuries. The symbols on them come from ancient Chinese systems of mystical knowledge, and they were used for obtaining answers from the gods long before they were used in games.
Myomancy – Divination by the movements, cries, noises and gnawing that rats make.
Oloygmancy – Interpreting the howling of dogs. Divination is by the pitch, length of howl and the distance from the observer.
Oneiromancy – This is to see the future in dreams.
Ovomancy – Divination using eggs. A typical method was to break an egg and allow the inside to fall slowly into a glass of water. The shapes formed by the white of the egg were then interpreted; a popular Victorian method that was done at the full moon, Halloween, or New Year’s Eve.
Physiognomancy – Popular in ancient Greece, this was judging mental and moral characteristics and future success in life by the features of a face.
Podomancy – It was once believed that a person’s feet were the ‘symbol of the soul’, and would reveal their personality and future characteristics when certain signs – size, shape, lines, etc. – were properly interpreted by a skilled diviner.
Selenomancy – Divination by the appearance of the moon. Patterns on the surface of the moon, the phase of the moon and its visibility through cloud cover are all interpreted in this form.
Sortilege – Typically done by casting objects such as stones or dice after they have been mixed together and interpreting how they land.
Spasmatomancy – This utilizes convulsive twitching of the limbs. For example, if the left eyebrow throbs or twitches this can mean an enemy will soon be encountered. If the right twitches, then it will be a friend. If a buzzing is heard in the left ear, slander or unpleasant words will come your way. If the right ear, good wishes. If the left palm itches then money will be paid out. If the right itches money will be coming in.
Tasseography – The ancient Chinese practice of divining through reading the patterns in tea leaves left in a cup.
Xylomancy – Reading the omens from positions of small pieces of dry wood found in one’s path, or divining the casual arrangement of sticks when stacked for burning.
Zoomancy – Divination by the appearance and/or the behaviors of animals. Also known as interpretations/predictions made based upon the appearance of imaginary or mythical creatures such as the unicorn or mermaid.
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Post by Brad-LaSpirits on Aug 28, 2008 22:02:37 GMT -5
If you are like me and strongly feel that there was a government conspiracy in relation to 9/11, I highly recommend the documentary "9/11: In Plane Site". The evidence brought forth in this film is very hard to debate!
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