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SHADE: A Shade is a soul after its separation from the body, also known as a disembodied spirit.


SHADOW PEOPLE: Some believe that Shadow People are beings or entities that are at a different vibrational level than we are.

POLTERGEIST (NOISY GHOST): Notorious for audible noises such as footsteps, dropping dishes from a shelf, or even hurling objects across a room. They are usually the chief perpetrators in haunted house reports.



RESIDUAL HAUNTING: Residual Haunting are often considered a photo in time or leftover energy from the past. some type of horrific landmark in time playing itself over and over in a certain location, ( i.e. battlegrounds).

PHANTASM: Something apparently seen but having no physical reality, an imaginative mental image.


PHANTOM: Some say it is any kind of figment of the imagination, something apparently seen, heard, or sensed, but having no physical reality such as an illusion.

MANIFEST THOUGHT FORM: The Manifest Thought Form's most common appearance is that of a dark misty shroud that prevails within an area, followed closely by an extremely dark, ugly floating mass or a pitch black grotesque figure or shape.


ORB: Orbs have always held a special place in mythology including the sun, planets and moon. In modern times, earthbound orbs are captured on camera.

HUNGRY GHOST: In the Chinese tradition, a class of beings ever discontent and anguished because of being unable to satisfy their greed.


INTER-DIMENSIONAL BEINGS: Probably one of the most common inter-dimensional experience is the grayish human-like silhouette normally most visible in a quiet, dim lit area and most often seen through peripheral vision.

GHOST SHIP: Many ships disappear in the dark waters, but many of them do show up again... as phantom ships.



HOLY SPIRIT (HOLY GHOST): The Holy Ghost is the Third Person of the Blessed Trinity in Christian religions. We first meet the Holy Spirit in the second verse of the Bible, hovering there, speaking the world into existence.

ANGRY GHOST: In Japanese tradition, if the soul of the dead is not purified, it can return to the land of the living in the guise of a ghost.


APPARITION: The phenomenon where the ghost takes on a physical form that can be seen. These often appear to be transparent, faint (or washed out in appearance) or disfigured. Their appearance is normally for very short period of time. Apparitions of animals, humans, and even inanimate objects have been seen.

BHUTA (GAYAL): The Hindu Bhūta is a type of evil spirit. It is especially the evil ghost of a man who has died due to execution, accident, or suicide.



CRISIS APPARITION: This is a visual phenomenon that usually happens spontaneously. This type of apparition are more likely to manifest in moments of crisis.

DEVINE APPARITION (MARIAN APPARITION): Supernatural apparitions of divine forces have been known in every religion since ancient times. Marian Apparitions are the most frequent of all miraculous phenomena within the Catholic Church.


DOPPELGANGER: A ghostly double or counterpart of a living person. Some consider them to be like the Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde of the alter-ego.

EARTHBOUND SPIRIT: They are here for a reason; they may have guilt over leaving a love one behind or an important message that needs to be told. Some do not realize they are dead.


ECTOPLASM: Ghost smoke! Ectoplasm seems to be as a result of localized electro-magnetic disturbance, which is in turn caused by the presence of a paranormal entity.

FAMILIAR GHOST: Includes relatives, lovers, children or friends who have passed over and may still visit from time to time.


FAMILIAR SPIRIT: A spirit (usually in animal form) that acts as an assistant to a witch or wizard. In the Bible the representation of a demon.


GHOST: Ghost is created in part by way of spirit, and spirit by way of breath.


GHOST HOUND: Some phantom hounds were headless, while others had one head (or even multiple heads). It was common for some to have one large eye or glowing red eyes. A few of the apparitions were even said to have wings and walk on their hind legs.

Q: What time is it if five demons are chasing you?
A: Five after one and time to run!

Q: When is it bad luck to see a black cat?
A: When you're a mouse.

Q. The maker doesn't want it. The buyer doesn't use it. The user doesn't see it. What is it? A. A coffin!

Knock, Knock. Who's there?
Phillip! Phillip who?
Phillip my bag with candy!

Q. Why did the headless horseman go into business?
A. He wanted to get ahead in life.

Q. Who are some of the werewolves cousins?
A. The whatwolves, the whowolves and the whenwolves.

Q: What's a cold, evil candle called?
A: The wicked wick of the north.

Q: What's a goblin's favorite flavor?
A: Lemon Slime.

Q: What do birds give out on Halloween?
A: Tweets.

Q. Why was the mummy so tense?
A. Because he was all wound up.

Q. Why do demons and ghouls hang out together?
A. Because demons are a ghouls best friend!

Q. Where did the goblin throw the football?
A. Over the ghoul line.

Q. What do you call two spiders that just got married?
A. Newlywebs!

Q. What can't you give the headless horseman?
A. A headache.

Q. How do you keep a monster from biting his nails?
A. Give him screws.

Q. What's a monsters favorite desert?
A. Ice-Scream!

Q: How do mummies hide?
A: They wear masking tape.

Q. What is a Mummie's favorite type of music?
A. Wrap music!

Q. Why don't mummies take vacations?
A. They're afraid they'll relax and unwind.

Q. What is a Skeleton's favorite song.
A. Bad to the Bone.

Q. Why can't a Skeleton Lift Weights?
A. He's all bone and no muscle.

Q. What do the skeletons say be for eating?
A. Bone appetite!

Q. What's a monster's favorite bean?
A. A human bean.

Q. What do you call a little monsters parents?
A. mummy and deady

Q: What instrument does a skeleton play?
A: A trombone.

Q. Who was the most famous skeleton detective?
A. Sherlock Bones.

Q. Who was the most famous French skeleton?
A. Napoleon bone-apart

Q. Why do skeletons drink milk?
A. To help their bones!

Q. What is a vampires favorite holiday?
A. Fangsgiving.

Q. What happened when two vampires met?
A. It was love at first bite!

Q. Which building does Dracula visit in New York?
A. The Vampire State Building.

Q. How does a girl vampire flirt?
A. She bats her eyes.

Skeleton Jokes
Q. Why didn't the skeleton dance at the party?
A. He had no body to dance with.

Q: Why did the vampire's lunch give her heartburn?
A: It was a stake sandwich.

Q. Why was the girl afraid of the vampire?
A. He was all bite and no bark.

Q. Where does Count Dracula usually eat his lunch?
A. At the casketeria.

Q. Why did Dracula go to the doctor?
A. Because of his coffin.

Q. Why did the Vampire read the Wall Street Journal?
A. He heard it had great circulation.

A visiting professor at Florida State University is giving a seminar on the supernatural.

To get a feel for his audience, he asks: "How many people here believe in ghosts?"

About 90 students raise their hands. "Well that’s a good start. Out of those of you who believe in ghosts, do any of you think you’ve ever seen a ghost?" About 40 students raise their hands. "That’s really good. I’m really glad you take this seriously. Has anyone here ever talked to a ghost? 15 students raise their hands.

"That’s a great response. Has anyone here ever touched a ghost?" Three students raise their hands. "That’s fantastic. But let me ask you one question further.....Have any of you ever made love to a ghost?" One student in the back raises his hand. The professor is astonished. He takes off his glasses, takes a step back, and says, "Son, all the years I’ve been giving this lecture, no one has ever claimed to have slept with a ghost. You’ve got to come up here and tell us about your experience."

The redneck student replies with a nod and a grin, and begins to make his way up to the podium. The professor says, "Well, tell us what it’s like to have sex with a ghost." The student replies, "Ghost? Damn..... From back there I thought you said ’goats’!"

History In 1993, Puerto Rico celebrated the 500th anniversary of its discovery by Colombus. Settled by explorer Juan Ponce de Leon, the Island was a Spanish possession for over four centuries. Puerto Rico came under United States sovereignty by thr Treaty of Paris signed on December 10, 1898, terminating the Spanish-American War. Puerto Ricans have been US citizens since 1917. In July 1950, the US Congress enacted Public Law 600. It provided that existing laws which defined the political, economic, and fiscal realtionship between Puerto Rico and the United States should remain in full force. It also authorized Puerto Rico to draft and approve its own Constitution, which took effect on July 25, 1952. Puerto Rico’s relationship with the US is referred to as commonwealth status.

Political Trends For many years there have been two major views in Puerto Rico with respect to the Island’s relationship with the United States, one favoring commonwealth status and the other favoring statehood. A small group supports independence for Puerto Rico. Voters supporting a continuing relationship for Puerto Rico with the United States Mainland have dominated Island elections over the years.

Part of the USA Puerto Rico is part of the US. There are no travel restrictions to other US areas and no customs duties or quotas on shipments between Puerto Rico and the US Mainland. Products manufactured in Puerto Rico are “Made in the USA”. The people of Puerto Rico do not vote in national elections. They are represented in Congress by a Resident Commissioner who has a voice in the House of Representatives but no vote. Most federal taxes are not levied in Puerto Rico. No federal income tax is collected from island residents on ordinary income, except in cases of Federal employees.

Geography Puerto Rico measures 100 miles by 35 miles with an area of 3,464 square miles. Topography varies from coastal flat lands to mountainous central highlands.

Climate Trade winds ensure year-round subtropical weather. The average temperature is 74 degrees F., however, highland areas are cooler. Rainfall is abundant along the north coast and in the highlands, light along the south coast.
Population Puerto Rico has 3.8 million people – the great majority of which are US citizens. Today, Island residents live in substantial middle-class circumstances, characterized by modern urban services and amenities. About 3.8 million Puerto Ricans also reside on the US Mainland.

Population Puerto Rico has 3.8 million people – the great majority of which are US citizens. Today, Island residents live in substantial middle-class circumstances, characterized by modern urban services and amenities. About 3.8 million Puerto Ricans also reside on the US Mainland.

Government A democracy within the US Constitutional system, Puerto Rico’s government consists of Executive, Legislative, and Judicial branches, with all elective positions tested by the ballot every four years. Legal protection is provided by the Constitutions of Puerto Rico and United States, with ultimate appeal to the US Supreme Court

Language Spanish and English are the official languages of Puerto Rico. English is a compulsory second language in schools and is widely used in business, industry, research, and education.

Education Compulsory universal education is enforced. Some 800,000 students are enrolled in public and private elementary and high schools; 160,000 students are enrolled in universities, colleges, and professional and technical schools. Of Island college students, 54% are 20-24 years of age, one of the highest world attendance rates in this age group

Labor Force Of the 1.2 million in the Island’s labor force, one million are employed and some 200,000 are seeking employment. Of the total work force, 75% has 12 or more years of schooling; one-third has completed or has had some college education.

Human Resources Heavy public and private investment in education and special training programs has created a world-class work force in Puerto Rico. US Census figures show the Island has over 4,500 engineers, 7,700 engineering technicians, 1,200 computer programmers, 700 chemist and biochemists, 35,000 precision mechanics and repairers, and 30,000 technical production workers.

Productivity Puerto Rico has one of the world’s highest productivity ratios. Value-added in Puerto Rico’s factories amounts to $10.02 for every dollar of production worker wages, which is double the mainland US average for manufacturing of $4.64, according to the US Census of Business. Based on rates of growth data over time, a comparison of manufacturing productivity show the following ranking:
Japan 1
Puerto Rico 2
United Kingdom 3
United States 4
Canada 5

Profitability The profit-to-sales ratio for Island manufacturing (34.8%) is about seven times higher than the comparable Mainland US ratio (4.8%). Puerto Rico’s manufacturing profit-to-equity ratio (34.4%) is more than three time the mainland average (10.3%)

Export/Import Comparison In fiscal 1992, Puerto Rico’s total trade reached $36.2 billion, a greater value of external trade than all other Caribbean Basin nations combined. It is also higher than any Western Hemisphere country south of the US except Brazil and Mexico. Island merchandise exports of $21.1 billion in fiscal 1992 exceeded imports of $15.2 billion for a creditable $5.9 billion positive trade balance.

Manufacturing Industries Manufacturing is the largest sector in the economy of Puerto Rico in terms of Gross Domestic Product (GDP). In fiscal 1992, manufacturing generated $13.2 billion, or 39% of GDP

Most of the Island’s manufacturing output is shipped to the mainland United States, which is also the principal source of imports required by Island industrialists. Prestigious corporations, many of them listed in the Fortune 500, currently operate large-scale production facilities in Puerto Rico.

Banking System Part of the US banking system insured by the FDIC, Puerto Rico’s commercial bank assets exceeded $23 billion as of December 1992. Currency is the US dollar. Major US, European and local banks operate on the Island

Carne Guisada III

By: FIVEBRIGS

"The Perfect Puerto Rican Meal. Everywhere you go this is the one of the main dishes that is served. It goes very well served over steamed rice."

15 Min Cook Time:
2 Hrs Ready In:
2 Hrs 15 Min
Servings

1 (8 ounce) can canned tomato sauce
1/4 cup sofrito sauce
1 (.18 ounce) packet sazon seasoning
1 tablespoon adobo seasoning
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
salt to taste
2 pounds beef stew meat
2 cups peeled, cubed potatoes
1 cup water
Directions

In a large pot, combine tomato sauce, sofrito sauce, sazon seasoning, adobo seasoning, oregano, and salt. Simmer over medium low heat for 5 minutes. Add meat, and cook until evenly browned. Stir in just enough water to cover meat. Cover, and simmer for about 1 hour. Add potatoes, and cook for about 30 minutes or until potatoes are tender.