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If that is so, why are the tables and floors dry even after the idol consume so much milk? I read about it from the internet that the statues didnt leak from...
Shadow Hunter
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May 4, 2004
12:35 am
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Hi All! I'm not sure if this is the right group for this subject matter or not, but I'm looking for a group that uses some critical thinking concerning the...
Anne Brown
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May 4, 2004
12:41 pm
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Welcome to the group. I don't know a lot about photography, but probably someone in the group does. Eric Carlson...
eric carlson
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May 4, 2004
1:37 pm
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I'm not offering a new explaination. That this phenomenon is the result of surface tension has been well established by more skillful people than I. And I'm...
Michael Martin
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May 4, 2004
2:52 pm
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Hi Eric, Thanks for responding. Hope to hear from someone about it...am open to any ideas. Anne ... From: eric carlson To: skeptics-forum@yahoogroups.com ...
Anne Brown
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May 5, 2004
12:19 am
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Hi Michael, Would you please explain 'surface tension' and the Hindu Milk Miracle? I'm not familar with that. Thanks, Anne ... From: Michael Martin To:...
Anne Brown
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May 5, 2004
12:20 am
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Welcome to the group, Anne, you have come to the right place. I know a bit about photography, so maybe I can help. Can you post your images to the group's...
bob moses
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May 5, 2004
12:41 am
7433
Hi Bob, Just uploaded 3 pictures in the album titled "JacobsMill". These 3 are a good examples of 3 different kinds of ecto I've gotten. All 3 were taken with...
Anne Brown
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May 5, 2004
2:25 am
7434
I haven't been able to see the pictures which you uploaded Anne so can't comment on them. Apparently digital cameras produce all sorts of anomalies which film ...
Mike Hutchinson
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May 5, 2004
12:18 pm
7435
Hmmm...not sure why you can't see them. If you would write to me privately, I'll be happy to email them to you. I would really appreciate your input. You...
Anne Brown
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May 5, 2004
1:17 pm
7436
Hi Mike, Just checked out Randi's site and didn't see anything similar to what I have. My photos are not 'orbs' or anything similar to the photos of 'streaked...
Anne Brown
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May 5, 2004
1:54 pm
7437
Anne, At the risk of annoying others because this was the subject of an earlier thread, I will give it to you briefly. For ages, "holy men" in various cultures...
Michael Martin
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May 5, 2004
2:56 pm
7438
Michael, Thanks very much. Going back a few threads, I saw what you were talking about after I had already posted my letter. Did a search on 'surface...
Anne Brown
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May 5, 2004
3:35 pm
7439
Anne, ... Not seeing the images had nothing to do with them not being available. It's partly due to not knowing where to look and partly to not having the...
Mike Hutchinson
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May 5, 2004
3:49 pm
7440
Hi Mike, Guess I misunderstood you when you said you couldn't see them. They are there for anyone to comment on and what to look at is pretty obvious. I...
Anne Brown
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May 5, 2004
4:54 pm
7441
"It's a dangerous thing to believe in nonsense"--James Randi Wow that is really deep. and I bet James Randi is ready to tell you what is nonsense....
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May 5, 2004
7:59 pm
7442
Anne, Well I applaud your attempts to recreate these anomalies. I'm not confident that you will do so by trying to get stereo photos though, especially if it...
Mike Hutchinson
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May 5, 2004
8:03 pm
7443
... And how does that differs from you telling us what isn't nonsense ?...
Mikey Brass
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May 5, 2004
8:03 pm
7444
Hey gang, I've never heard the Randi quote. One of my favorites is Sagan's "It's good to have an open mind, just not so open your brains fall out". (I am aware...
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May 5, 2004
8:26 pm
7445
I looked at the photos quickly, and I see a number of things. The dots and some "orbs" are likely typical digital artifacts. Some pixels in the CCD will not ...
bob moses
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May 5, 2004
9:37 pm
7446
... "It's ... am aware ... nice to have ... refresh my ... Hi John, If you're interested in some skeptic, science, and anti-quack quotes, take a look here: ...
Paul Lee
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May 5, 2004
9:45 pm
7447
Ann, I just searched for 'orbs' at the CSICOP. org site. Check out these results: http://www.skepticplanet.com/cgi-bin/texis/webinator/search/?db=db&query=orb...
Walter Hecker
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May 5, 2004
11:10 pm
7448
Hi Mike, Re camera anomalies including orbs, stereo vision is an excellent way to rule them out. Any dust or small particle in front of the lens will not show...
Anne Brown
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May 6, 2004
12:07 am
7449
Hi Bob, Thanks for taking a look! ... mentioned on this website about what the mist is or how to reproduce it. ... The ... is viewed from the side, watching...
Anne Brown
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May 6, 2004
12:08 am
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Hi Walter, Thanks for the link. Just checked it out..here are some comments: James Randi, magician and debunker of all things paranormal, claims that psychic...
Anne Brown
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May 6, 2004
12:08 am
7451
... Nonsense is what one believes that conflicts with known scientific laws. Skeptics challenge claims that violate the laws of science. Claiming to be...
Joe Needham
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May 6, 2004
12:23 am
7452
... OK, time to break out Occam's Razor. Do we believe: A. That what you are seeing on your pictures are aberrations in your camera(s), or light refractions,...
Scott Schrade
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May 6, 2004
12:28 am
7453
... I just checked and haven’t seen the updated picture yet. Judging from the current image, I cannot see how you can determine that the mist is actually...
bob moses
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May 6, 2004
12:48 am
7454
Hey Anne, I haven't been following closely but I noticed your mention of Randi. He might be referring to psychic photographer Ted Serio who was shown to be a ...
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May 6, 2004
12:51 am
7455
John, ... No, this is nothing to do with Serios or thoughtography. It's about anomalies recorded by digital cameras. Mike...
Mike Hutchinson
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May 6, 2004
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