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While reading my Gmail, the page just dropped on me. I immediately tried to log back in, but got a message that there was "suspicious activity" on my account, and I would need to receive a code via my phone number.
Unfortunately about 3 months ago, my cell phone was lost so I did not have access to that particular number any more.
Without the Gmail account I normally use, I could not log into YouTube either, therefore there have been no updates. Whoever hacked into my Gmail also got my Facebook account.
I won't burden you with all of the details of attempting to recover my account, but to say the least, it has been frustrating.)
When housewife Sharon Rowlands filmed what appeared to be a UFO flying over her tiny Derbyshire village, little did she realize what rewards the footage would bring her.
The 6-and-a-half-minute tape has been snapped up by an American TV company for more than £20,000.
Mrs. Rowlands can also be proud of the knowledge her film is being ranked as one of the best pieces of UFO video footage ever shot.
California-based Kiviat Productions, which snapped up the film, is currently negotiating with TV networks across the world to show the tape as part of its 'Could It Be True?' Series - but not before officials from NASA are given a preview.
Mrs. Rowlands (44), who lives with husband Hayden (45), said: "I've watched UFO programs and if there is such a thing, this is as good a photograph as you're going to get.
"I was a complete and utter disbeliever but seeing this has made me think twice. It was huge and through the lens it looked like it was going to hit me. I couldn't believe it - it's like nothing else I've ever seen."
The tape has been locked in a bank vault since her chance filming on October 5, 2000, with a camcorder which she had received only days earlier as a gift.
Kiviat executive producer Robert Kiviat found Mrs. Rowlands' film while scouring the internet.
He said: "This is one of the top five pieces of video footage of UFOs ever taken."
The Rowlands are just a couple living in a remote area with no agenda and no previous experience in UFO videos - they just appear to have had their camcorder out at the right time."
A Meteorological Officer spokesman said there were no freak weather conditions on October 5 which could have caused the circular shape in the sky.
The American space agency NASA is believed to be interested in the Rowland's photograph because of its marked resemblance to a photograph taken during the 1996, STS-75 mission. (footage appended)
The photograph was taken by Astronaut Claude Nicoltier.
Mrs. Rowlands' footage capped a hive of activity in Bonsall which has seen villagers reporting 19 UFO sightings in just four months leading up to last October.
UFO enthusiast Omar Fowler founded the Derby-based Phenomenon Research Association 10 years ago and has been tracking UFOs since the 1970s.
He believes Bonsall is right up there with the foremost UFO hotbeds - including Mexico city, the USA, and Fleetwood in Lancashire.
Mr Fowler said: "I viewed Mrs Rowlands' tape and I was amazed at what I saw. I consider it to be one of the most important sightings of recent years - comparing very well with a recent clip from Mexico - and it typifies activity in Bonsall."
Mr Kiviat said he will show the tape to NASA optical physicist Dr. Bruce Macabbee.
"The Rowlands' tape will shock a lot of people because the image shown is the same as one taken by NASA's own cameras showing what appears to be a UFO hovering in space, maybe three miles wide," Mr Kiviat said. "
source:
Derby Evening Telegraph, Derbyshire / England | Andy Shipley - May 31 2001
(Special Note : To all of my subscribers and viewers. Since about March 1, I have been out of pocket, but not by my own choice.
While reading my Gmail, the page just dropped on me. I immediately tried to log back in, but got a message that there was "suspicious activity" on my account, and I would need to receive a code via my phone number.
Unfortunately about 3 months ago, my cell phone was lost so I did not have access to that particular number any more.
Without the Gmail account I normally use, I could not log into YouTube either, therefore there have been no updates. Whoever hacked into my Gmail also got my Facebook account.
I won't burden you with all of the details of attempting to recover my account, but to say the least, it has been frustrating.)
When housewife Sharon Rowlands filmed what appeared to be a UFO flying over her tiny Derbyshire village, little did she realize what rewards the footage would bring her.
The 6-and-a-half-minute tape has been snapped up by an American TV company for more than £20,000.
Mrs. Rowlands can also be proud of the knowledge her film is being ranked as one of the best pieces of UFO video footage ever shot.
California-based Kiviat Productions, which snapped up the film, is currently negotiating with TV networks across the world to show the tape as part of its 'Could It Be True?' Series - but not before officials from NASA are given a preview.
Mrs. Rowlands (44), who lives with husband Hayden (45), said: "I've watched UFO programs and if there is such a thing, this is as good a photograph as you're going to get.
"I was a complete and utter disbeliever but seeing this has made me think twice. It was huge and through the lens it looked like it was going to hit me. I couldn't believe it - it's like nothing else I've ever seen."
The tape has been locked in a bank vault since her chance filming on October 5, 2000, with a camcorder which she had received only days earlier as a gift.
Kiviat executive producer Robert Kiviat found Mrs. Rowlands' film while scouring the internet.
He said: "This is one of the top five pieces of video footage of UFOs ever taken."
The Rowlands are just a couple living in a remote area with no agenda and no previous experience in UFO videos - they just appear to have had their camcorder out at the right time."
A Meteorological Officer spokesman said there were no freak weather conditions on October 5 which could have caused the circular shape in the sky.
The American space agency NASA is believed to be interested in the Rowland's photograph because of its marked resemblance to a photograph taken during the 1996, STS-75 mission. (footage appended)
The photograph was taken by Astronaut Claude Nicoltier.
Mrs. Rowlands' footage capped a hive of activity in Bonsall which has seen villagers reporting 19 UFO sightings in just four months leading up to last October.
UFO enthusiast Omar Fowler founded the Derby-based Phenomenon Research Association 10 years ago and has been tracking UFOs since the 1970s.
He believes Bonsall is right up there with the foremost UFO hotbeds - including Mexico city, the USA, and Fleetwood in Lancashire.
Mr Fowler said: "I viewed Mrs Rowlands' tape and I was amazed at what I saw. I consider it to be one of the most important sightings of recent years - comparing very well with a recent clip from Mexico - and it typifies activity in Bonsall."
Mr Kiviat said he will show the tape to NASA optical physicist Dr. Bruce Macabbee.
"The Rowlands' tape will shock a lot of people because the image shown is the same as one taken by NASA's own cameras showing what appears to be a UFO hovering in space, maybe three miles wide," Mr Kiviat said. "
source:
Derby Evening Telegraph, Derbyshire / England | Andy Shipley - May 31 2001
