Ms. Renier,

what's my name?

<< "After I win, I'll be happy to talk to you, but at this point I have no comment," Renier said in the November story. It's understandable, then, that neither she nor her attorney Shelley Hall returned the Hook's repeated calls for comment on the recent turn of events. >>

The writing is cute, but her discourtesy in refusing to even take the call reflects poorly upon her character. She could at least say "Oops, I guess we messed up" or even another "No comment yet -- we're still contemplating our options."

Ms. Renier, what do I look like? You are right if you guessed tall, dark and handsome.

A couple of comments. For those who wish to know the specific details on my offer to Noreen Renier, please check www.amindformurder.com This latest federal decision was based on Noreen Renier breaching a Florida state settlement agreement she signed in 1992. Author Vijith Assar with the Hook is quite correct in stating it has nothing to do with her alleged psychic abilities. No court or jury has ever made a determination about whether her psychic abilities are real. However Mr. Assar leaves the impression that I still have unpaid attorney bills. I do not. All of my litigation fees have been paid over the years and over the past year much the work my attorney has done has been against payments and credits he had already received. Thus all outstanding attorney bills would be Noreen Renier’s, not mine. Additionally to her own costs and losses she owes me $39,558.11 as of April 5th --- to be paid directly to me. My involvement with psychics began years before I knew of Ms. Renier. By 1985 when multiple letters asking for help and signed in Nancy Uzdavinis' name were received --- though later discovered to have been written by Noreen Renier herself ---I had investigated and reported on the backgrounds of more than a dozen psychics. My pre-Renier psychic reports included extensive television and media coverage in the Pacific Northwest. The connection of my work to my father also requires some explanation. My father died shortly after discovering he had cancer, and at the time “psychic surgeons” in Mexico were common. Though he traveled to Mexico to meet with several he immediately knew they were involved in medical quackery and he did not participate. I mentioned to Vijith Assar that near the same period actor Steve McQueen believed enemas would cure his cancer and that "psychic surgeons" also engaged others when they found legitimate physicians were unable to find cures. There is no record or any indication that any major U.S. psychic ever became involved in such fraudulent medical quackery. But my father’s amazement that people could be fooled by unfounded paranormal claims stirred my interest in all types of psychic claims. Whether Noreen Renier is or is not capable of actually doing what she claims will remain unknown until she agrees to be tested by a panel of distinguished international Nobel laureates and “diplomatically fair and unbiased” personnel involved in science research. Psychics use the excuse that such a testing group would include only skeptics and magicians such as the Amazing James Randi. I have never imposed such a requirement. In fact James Oberg, an NBC News analyst; Martin Gardner a columnist for Scientific American magazine; Marilyn vos Savant who writes in Parade magazine; and Bill Nye the television host better know as ‘Bill Nye the science guy’ are alternatives who are respected for their clear and impartial testing. The question of unfounded claims --- whether by psychic surgeons claiming to cure cancer among those dying or among incident victims who pay for someone to find a lost child or relative --- is one worth investigating. Does one of the world’s top psychics have the ability to showcase what she claims? Should Renier be willing to rapidly reach an agreement to prove under a qualified and sanctioned test something as simple as her claims of human levitation, psychic sight through clothing, or her two-way communication with trees I would be willing to erase her $39,558 debt. I'll even allow the demonstration to take place on any accredited academic campus in the country for her convenience. It can be held with up to fifty friends and family she may select to offset any emotional concerns from among a lesser number of personnel who would attend. I will even pay for the costs to support the use of such a public hall or auditorium where such a refined demonstration of her abilities can be held. And finally should she prove her claims I will also write a $10,000 donation to any one of the top ten U.S. children's charities in her name. What more can I do? As of April 21st I have not received a check for the $39,558 Noreen Renier owes directly to me based on the order from the federal judge. It is her decision on what she does now before in early May 2007 garnishment and liens will proceed.

One further clarification. James Randi is certainly among the most qualified --- perhaps THE most qualified --- to design a PSI test and administer it. His ability to eliminate loop holes (or black holes) is well regarded my skeptics, including myself. However as Renier is already on record as refusing to be tested by such a skeptic I offer others --- and certainly would consider additional selections as well. It's my belief that its not going to take much to disprove Renier's claims of levitation with children, or her ability of two-way communication with trees.

quote>> "And after all, Renier does have the support and acclaim of law enforcement agencies across the country, as well as some high-ranking FBI officials."

With cops being arrested nationwide at a record pace, especially involving sex crimes against juveniles, the above quote and $1.50 might buy a cup of coffee at McDonalds.

Everybody Hates Cletus,

Why don't YOU shut up and get a life and stop acting like a spoiled little brat. You're not funny and you clearly have the brain of an ice cube.

I have the biggest muscles in the entire world!

As often happens when news articles and/or responses are provided that confront paranormal beliefs, or express critical thinking, there are parnormal and psychic topic spammers who are more interested in diluting search engines with obfuscation. It seems once again these individuals want to distort the topic and this link as much as possible to further prevent those interested in providing the truth and facts to the public. These same personnel have shown up on multiple links --- attempting to destroy, not contribute. It's a real shame since both the original author and The Hook went further than many southeastern media in their efforts to publish an unbiased story as a follow-up to their lengthy article earlier posted.