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Near-Death Newsletter March 15, 2004
www.near-death.com Vol. 03, No. 03, Ed. 02
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Table of Contents
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(1) NDEs in the news
(2) Notes from the webmaster
(3) What's new on near-death.com
(4) NDE Forum
(5) Coming attractions
(6) Odds and ends

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(1) NDEs in the news
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*** PMH Atwater to be Interviewed on "Mysteries of the Mind"

RANCHO CORDOVA, CA - (Near-Death Newsletter)
On March 18th from 7:30 PM to 10:00 PM Mountain Time,
Dr. Atwater will be interviewed on Alex Merklinger's totally unique
talk radio program, "Mysteries of the Mind." See his website here:
http://www.mysteriesofthemind.com/index.html
The show will be on The Age of Meaning (with a new emphasis on
spiritual movies). http://www.cinemind.com/atwater/talk.html#mean
For more info on listening to an archived interview via a Windows
Media Player: http://www.mysteriesofthemind.com/archives.htm


*** Did Angels Intercede to Save Ronald Reagan's Life?

A Book Details Two Encounters in Near-Death Experiences
GRANTS PASS, OR - (WorldNetDaily)
"Twice President Reagan faced life-threatening experiences and
twice he had encounters with angelic beings who comforted him and
helped pull him through his medical crises, says a new book, "Hand
of Providence: The Strong and Quiet Faith of Ronald Reagan," by
Mary Beth Brown.
http://worldnetdaily.com/news/article.asp?ARTICLE_ID=37509


*** Scientist Claims Proof Of Afterlife

CLEVELAND, OH - (NewsNet5.com)
Research Finds Accuracy Of Mediums Channeling Dead People.
Scientists at the University of Arizona have done extensive research,
and say that they have the proof that when we die we continue to live
beyond our physical bodies. "Almost anyone who sees the data says
there's something real here," said one of the researchers. Allison
Dubois is a spiritual medium, or someone thought to be able to
communicate with the dead.
http://www.newsnet5.com/station/2893543/detail.html


*** Game Leads to Near Death, Mother Says

LAWRENCE, KS - (Journal-World)
"A woman says her 12-year-old daughter almost died while in a
Lawrence foster care facility last week. "She and some of the other
girls were playing a game called ‘pass out,'" said Raquel Jordan,
who asked that her daughter not be identified. In "pass out," one
person positions their fingers under another person's chin and presses
down in a way that cuts off the flow of blood to the second person's
brain. Soon, the second person, who's lying down, loses
consciousness."
http://www.ljworld.com/section/citynews/story/163284


*** Near-Death Experience Has Changed My Life

SHEFFIELD, UK - (Johnston Press News Media)
"I've changed as a person. I stopped being materialistic and I started
to realize that life is about people not about places. You don't need a
posh house as long as you've got a place to stay. It's the people
inside who count. For the first time in my life I'm completely happy."
Now Matthew says he appreciates being able to do ordinary things
in life, like being able to see, get dressed, get to work and to have
been able to resume his job as a financial adviser."
http://www.sheffieldtoday.net/ViewArticle.aspx?SectionID=58&ArticleID=752465


*** "Go Towards The Light"

LONDON, UK - (Independent)
"One in ten cardiac-arrest patients report 'near-death experiences'.
Now a large-scale study aims to find out what's going on. When
Jeanette Atkinson was 18 years old she was admitted to hospital
with deep-vein thrombosis and seven pulmonary embolisms (blood
clots on the lungs). At 9 pm, Jeanette remembers the light changing,
and she had the sensation of floating out of her body, down the ward
and past the nurse station."
http://news.independent.co.uk/uk/health/story.jsp?story=499073


*** What happened to the Research on Near-Death-Experiences?

Will there be a break-through? An Interview with P.M.H. Atwater
SOUL TRAVEL MAGAZINE - (http://www.soultravel.nu/index-ENG.asp)
"The last poll done was conducted by U. S. News & World Report,
March 1997, and they estimate 15 million people in the U.S. believe
that they had a near-death experience. This figures out to be, roughly,
1/3 of those who died or nearly died in an emergency or medical
setting. This figure DOES NOT address child experiencers--only adults.
The closest we can come to children, is the estimation from Melvin
Morse, M.D. of about 70 to 75%. That implies that children are twice
as likely as adults to experience the near-death phenomenon when
threatened with death or near death."
http://www.soultravel.nu/2004/040315-NDE-state/


*** Planet X is discovered! Prepare for the Pole Shift!

LONDON, UK - (PoleShiftPrepare.com)
"Astronomers operating the Spitzer satellite infrared telescope have
confidently confirmed the sighting of another similar sized object that
might potentially be classified as a planet. Dubbed 'Sedna', it is
presently 8 billion miles away from Earth in a 'highly elliptical orbit,
taking 10,000 years to orbit the Sun."
http://www.poleshiftprepare.com/editorial150304.htm


*** Dr. X No More: Physician Open About Mystery Lights

PHOENIX, AZ - (The Arizona Republic)
"Kitei told me that speaking to others about the Phoenix Lights, and
other unexplained phenomenon, has been rewarding. Her book
mentions that most people who experience an unexplained
phenomenon, like a near-death experience, or an alien abduction,
come away with a sense of tranquility and peace. "Maybe these
phenomenon are touching one person at a time," she said.
"Whatever it takes to wake a person up to the spiritual beings
we are and the goodness we can put forth during this short time
we're on Earth."
http://www.azcentral.com/arizonarepublic/local/articles/0315ruelas15.html


*** Now The Pentagon Tells Bush: Climate Change Will Destroy Us

(Feb. 22, 2004) LONDON, UK - (Guardian Unlimited)
"The document predicts that abrupt climate change could bring the
planet to the edge of anarchy as countries develop a nuclear threat
to defend and secure dwindling food, water and energy supplies.
The threat to global stability vastly eclipses that of terrorism, say
the few experts privy to its contents. 'Disruption and conflict will be
endemic features of life,' concludes the Pentagon analysis. 'Once
again, warfare would define human life.'"
http://observer.guardian.co.uk/print/0,3858,4864237-102275,00.html


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(2) Notes from the webmaster
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Kevin Williams writes: The Real X Files

For the last couple of months now, it seems that my website has
a life of its own. Sometimes a theme develops in a particular
month. And when I begin to put it all together, it seems that a
common theme comes sometimes. This month's theme seems
to be about prophecies of earth changes and the coming new era
of enlightenment. Here is what I mean:

During the 1980's, scientists were searching for a 10th planet in
our solar system because of the discovery of irregularities in the
orbits of the planets Uranus and Neptune. The evidence for the
existence of a 10th planet was there, but nobody has been able to
locate it - until March 15, 2004. The planet (or "planetoid") was
named "Sedna" (for the Inuit goddess of the ocean) and it is
roughly 8 billion miles away. Before it was discovered, it was
named simply "Planet X" because its location was unknown. But
according to some researchers, a 10th planet has always existed
in ancient history, folklore and religious prophecy in many cultures
and civilizations. Zecharia Sitchin proposed the existence of Planet X
in his controversial book "The 12th Planet." See http://sitchin.com/

Sitchin examined the writings of the ancient Sumerians and theorized
that they had advanced knowledge concerning the solar system.
They wrote about a planet with a comet-like orbit which enters the
earth's area of the solar system roughly every 3600 years. His book
presents evidence for the theory that the Sumerians were in contact
with extraterrestrials. Sitchin theorized that the Sumerians believed
these extraterrestrials to be gods and that they are the ones the
Bible in Genesis refers to as "the Nefilim" - mistranslated to be
"giants" but correctly translated as "the Watchers." To ancient
Sumerians, this mysterious Planet X was known as "Nibiru"
(translation; planet of passing). The Babylonians and Mesopotamians
had three names for it: "Marduk," "The King of The Heavens," and
The "Great Heavenly Body." The early Hebrews called it the "Winged
Globe" because of its long orbit high among the stars. The Egyptians
called it "Apep" or "Seth." The Phoenicians referred to it as "The
Great Phoenix." The Mayans called it "Celestial Quetzalcoatl.

Sitchin theorized that this astronomical and extraterrestrial event
in ancient Sumeria was the source of the many of the worlds myths
and legends about the periodic destruction's of great civilizations
in the past by earthquakes, volcanoes, tidal waves, as described
in many ancient texts, including the Bible, by Immanuel Velikovsky,
Edgar Cayce, and others. The discovery of Planet X (now "Sedna")
could be of significance to the students of ancient prophecies
and the Cayce readings as part of the signs in the sun, moon,
and stars which herald the dawn of global changes, the so-called
"pole shift," and even the return of Christ and the new era of
enlightenment.

Pole shift was a big part of Immanuel Velikovsky's theories of how
large objects in space have influenced the evolution of life on this
planet. See http://www.knowledge.co.uk/velikovsky/

Charles Hapgood also proposed a pole shift due to the weight of
the polar ice caps. See http://www.survive2012.com/poleshift4.html

Cayce predicted changes to the earth surface to BEGIN some time
between 1958 and 1998. The cause of these dramatic earth changes
will be the shift in the world's magnetic poles around the year 2000.
Cayce predicted that when this pole shift occurs it would begin
reversals in the world's climate so that:

"... where there has been a frigid or semi-tropical climate, there will
be a more tropical one, and moss and fern will grow."

Cayce's prediction of a pole shift occurred in 1998. According to
NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center, in 1998 something changed
the earth's gravitational field which moved the magnetic poles closer
together. See this website:
http://www.gsfc.nasa.gov/topstory/20020801gravityfield.html

The NASA article explained that as the ice on the poles melted,
ocean currents moved water toward the equator, which factors
researchers believe to be partly responsible, in conjunction with
shifts in atmospheric patterns, for this ongoing shift in the earth's
magnetic field. This NASA finding is confirmation of Cayce's
prediction of a pole shift. More about Cayce's prophecies here:
http://www.near-death.com/experiences/cayce11.html

March 15th, 2004 has been an extraordinary day in many ways.
The discovery of the 10th "planet" in our solar system should be
significant to anyone familiar with prophecies both ancient and
modern, and NDE prophecies, because it has more than just
scientific significance, but metaphysical significance as well.

More about Planet X here:
http://www.planetxvideo.com/quotes.htm

More about Pole Shift here:
http://www.wealth4freedom.com/new/POLE_SHIFT.htm

Peace and Light,
Kevin Williams

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(3) What's new on near-death.com
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The following are the latest additions to near-death.com website:

(1) The Reincarnation of Edgar Cayce?

A new book has been released by Wynn Free which provides
astonishing evidence that Edgar Cayce has indeed reincarnated
and is alive today and giving readings, lectures, and is getting
national attention.
http://www.near-death.com/experiences/reincarnation09.html


(2) The Reincarnation of Abraham Lincoln

An enormous amount of evidence suggests a strong correlation
between President Abraham Lincoln and President John F.
Kennedy which may very well be karmic.
http://www.near-death.com/experiences/reincarnation08.html


(3) The Reincarnation of Jesus Christ

I have greatly updated the Jesus/Buddha, Jesus/Krishna,
Jesus/Mithra reincarnation connection pages.
http://www.near-death.com/experiences/origen04.html


(4) Ozzy Osbourne's NDE

The self-proclaimed "Prince of Darkness's" NDE was added
to the NDEs of the Rich and Famous page.
http://www.near-death.com/famous.html


*** What's New page

All the recent additions to this website are also listed on the
What's New page on my website.
http://www.near-death.com/whatsnew.html


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(4) NDE Forum
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These are the latest NDE testimonies submitted by email to me
at webmaster@.... You can also post your NDE on
the NDE Forum web page at http://forums.near-death.com


*** Jessica Jaramillo's NDE

"Then I saw this very tall man that had eyes like a rainbow. His
skin was tan. He wore a white long robe. He stood behind all my
family members. They all, including "HIM," were shinning with a
GOLD BEAM of LIGHT around them."
http://www.near-death.com/forum/0181.html


*** Daniel Ekechukwu's NDE

Daniel saw two large angels inside the ambulance, they were
completely white, even the pupils of their eyes. Daniel tried to talk
to the angels, but one motioned for his silence. They lifted him
from his broken body, holding him under each arm of his spirit,
which was uninjured. As soon as they left the ambulance, Daniel
became oblivious of this world, and of time itself. To him the
42 hours he was clinically dead, seemed like only 15 minutes.
http://www.near-death.com/forum/0182.html


*** Sford1103's NDE

"In June 2002, while undergoing angioplasty, I drifted to a white
room where both of my sons meet me. They appeared to be
happy and was rolling me around in an office chair. After they
assured me that they were all right, they then told me I had to
go back."
http://www.near-death.com/forum/0183.html


*** JR's NDE

"It was if I was being picked up by a large hand I couldn't see.
I was amazed how supported and warm I felt - like when you
pick up a small puppy ­ completely cradled and comfortable.
The force pulled me along an invisible path, like I was flying
through a bright blue summer sky. It reminded me of Scuba
diving, even breathing felt different. It wasn't a tunnel as such
but a three dimensional road system, with blocks and roads
going off to each side - I knew they were there but I could not
see them."
http://www.near-death.com/forum/0184.html


*** Search the NDE Forum archives at:
http://www.near-death.com/forum.html

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(5) Coming attractions
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The following articles are coming soon in the next newsletter
and/or following editions:


*** Q and A with Dr. PMH Atwater

PMH Atwater will answer questions submitted to her from
subscribers to this newsletter. The next question has to do with
addictions such as cigarettes.
http://www.near-death.com/atwater.html


*** Cindi Welch's Dream and DRE research

Cindi is the author of "The Dream Seer: Exploring Precognitive,
Telepathic and Instructive Dreams" and "The Final Chapter:
Unraveling Death's Deeper Meaning." Her book "The Final Chapter"
expands on the NDE by providing more insight into its
psycho-spiritual cousin, the DRE (the "Death-Related experience").
It also broadens the work of Elisabeth Kubler-Ross to more fully
address the spiritual aspect of the grieving process; and,
delineates the transitional stages that one can encounter as
a result of the transformational power of the DRE. More about this
can be found at her website: www.dragonflypublications.com


*** The NDE and Out-of-the-body

My research conclusions concerning one of the most
interesting aspects of NDEs. Many experiencers
discover themselves outside of their body and observe
events going on around their lifeless physical body or
even around locations at great distances from their
physical body.


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