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CHANGE THE WORLD! “DECIDE WHETHER WE SHOULD SHOW UP!”

August 7th, 2008 by 'little rascal'

Whoever transmitted this translated message to you is irrelevant, and should remain anonymous in your mind. It is what you will do with this message which matters !

Each one of you wishes to exercise her/his free will and experience happiness.

These are attributes that were shown to us and to which we now have access. Your free will depends upon the knowledge you have of your own power. Your happiness depends upon the love that you give and receive.

Like all conscious races at this stage of progress, you may feel isolated on your planet. This impression makes you sure of your destiny. Yet, you are at the brink of big upheavals that only a minority is aware of.

It is not our responsibility to modify your future without you choosing it. Consider this message as a worldwide referendum! And your answer as a ballot!

Who are we ?

Neither your scientists nor your religious representatives speak unanimously about the unexplained celestial events that mankind has witnessed for thousands of years. To know the truth, one must face it without the filter of one’s beliefs, however respectable they may be.

A growing number of anonymous researchers of yours are exploring new knowledge paths and are getting very close to reality. Today, your civilisation is flooded with an ocean of information of which only a tiny part, the less upsetting one, is notably diffused.

What in your history seemed ridiculous or improbable has often become possible, then realised, in particular in the last fifty years. Be aware that the future will be even more surprising. You will discover the worst as well as the best.

Like billions others in this galaxy, we are conscious creatures that some name “extra-terrestrials”, even though reality is subtler.

There is no fundamental difference between you and us, save for the experience of certain stages of evolution. Like in any other organised structure, hierarchy exists in our internal relationships. Ours is based upon the wisdom of several races. It is with the approval of this hierarchy that we turn to you.

Like most of you, we are in the quest of the Supreme Being. Therefore we are not gods or lesser gods but virtually your equals in the Cosmic Brotherhood.

Physically, we are somewhat different from you but for most of us humanoid-shaped.

Our existence is a reality but the majority of you does not perceive it yet. We are not mere observations, we are consciences just like you. You fail to apprehend us because we remain invisible to your senses and measure instruments most of the time.

We wish to fill this void at this moment in your history. We made this collective decision but this is not enough. We need yours. Through this message, you become the decision-makers ! You personally.

We have no human representative on Earth who could guide your decision.

Why aren’t we visible ?

At certain stages of evolution, cosmic “humanities” discover new forms of science beyond the apparent control of matter. Structured dematerialisation and materialisation are part of them. This is what your humanity has reached in a few laboratories, in close collaboration with other “extra-terrestrial” creatures at the cost of hazardous compromises that remain purposedly hidden from you by some of your representatives.

Apart from the aerial or spatial objects or phenomena known about by your scientific community, that you call ‘UFOs, there are essentially multidimensional manufactured spaceships that apply these capacities.

Many human beings have been in visual, auditory, tactile or psychic contact with such ships, some of which are under occult powers that “govern” you. The scarcity of your observations is due to the outstanding advantages provided by the dematerialised state of these ships.

By not witnessing them by yourself, you cannot believe in their existence. We fully understand this.

The majority of these observations are made on an individual basis so as to touch the soul and not to modify any organised system. This is deliberate from the races that surround you but for very different reasons and results.

For negative multidimensional beings that play a part in the exercise of power in the shadow of human oligarchy, discretion is motivated by their will to keep their existence and seizure unknown.

For us, discretion is motivated by the respect of the human free will that people can exercise to manage their own affairs so that they can reach technical and spiritual maturity on their own. Humankind’s entrance into the family of galactic civilisations is greatly expected.

We can appear in broad daylight and help you attain this union. We haven’t done it so far, as too few of you have genuinely desired it, because of ignorance, indifference or fear, and because the emergency of the situation did not justify it. Many of those who study our appearances count the lights in the night without lighting the way. Often they think in terms of objects when it is all about conscious beings.

Who are you ?

You are the offspring of many traditions that throughout time have been mutually enriched by each others’ contributions. The same applies to the races at the surface of the Earth. Your goal is to unite in the respect of these roots to accomplish a common project. The appearance of your cultures seems to keep you separated because you substitute it to your deeper being. Shape is now more important than the essence of your subtle nature. For the powers in place, this prevalence of the shape constitutes the ramparts against any form of jeopardy.

You are being called on to overcome shape while still respecting it for its richness and beauty. Understanding the conscience of shape makes us love men in their diversity. Peace does not mean not making war, it consists in becoming what you are in reality: a same Fraternity.

To understand this, the number of solutions within your reach are decreasing. One of them consists in contact with another race that would reflect the image of what you are in reality.

What is your situation ?

Except for rare occasions, our interventions always had very little incidence on your capacity to make collective and individual decisions about your own future. This is motivated by our knowledge of your deep psychological mechanisms.

We reached the conclusion that freedom is built every day as a being becomes aware of himself and of his environment, getting progressively rid of constraints and inertias, whatever they may be. Despite the numerous, brave and willing human consciences, those inertias are artificially maintained for the profit of a growing centralising power.

Until recently, mankind lived a satisfying control of its decisions. But it is losing more and more the control of its own fate because of the growing use of advanced technologies, which lethal consequences on the earthly and human ecosystems become irreversible. You are slowly but surely losing your extraordinary capacity to make life desirable. Your resilience will artificially decrease, independently of your own will. Such technologies exist that affect your body as well as your mind. Such plans are on their way.

This can change as long as you keep this creative power in you, even if it cohabits with the dark intentions of your potential lords. This is the reason why we remain invisible. This individual power is doomed to vanish should a collective reaction of great magnitude not happen. The period to come is that of rupture, whichever it may be.

But should you wait for the last moment to find solutions ? Should you anticipate or undergo pain ?

Your history has never ceased to be marked by encounters between peoples who had to discover one another in conditions that were often conflictual. Conquests almost always happened to the detriment of others. Earth has now become a village where everyone knows everyone else but still conflicts persist and threats of all kinds get worse in duration and intensity.

Although a Human being as an individual, yet having many potential capacities, cannot exercise them with dignity. This is the case for the biggest majority of you for reasons that are essentially geopolitical.

There are several billion of you. The education of your children and your living conditions, as well as the conditions of numerous animals and much plant life are nevertheless under the thumb of a small number of your political, financial, military and religious representatives.

Your thoughts and beliefs are modelled after partisan interests to turn you into slaves while at the same time giving you the feeling that you are in total control of your destiny, which in essence is the reality.

But there is a long way between a wish and a fact when the true rules of the game at hand are unknown. This time, you are not the conqueror. Biasing information is a millenary strategy for human beings. Inducting thoughts, emotions or organisms that do not belong to you via ad hoc technologies is an even older a strategy.

Wonderful opportunities of progress stand close to big subdual and destruction threats. These dangers and opportunities exist now. However, you can only perceive what is being shown to you. The end of natural resources is programmed whereas no long-term collective project has been launched.

Ecosystem exhaustion mechanisms have exceeded irreversible limits. The scarcity of resources and their unfair distribution - resources which entry price will rise day after day - will bring about fratricide fights at a large scale, but also at the very heart of your cities and countrysides.

Hatred grows bigger but so does love. That is what keeps you confident in your ability to find solutions. But the critical mass is insufficient and a sabotage work is cleverly being carried out.

Human behaviours, formed from past habits and trainings, have such an inertia that this perspective leads you to a dead end. You entrust these problems to representatives, whose conscience of common well-being slowly fades away in front of corporatist interests, with those difficulties. They are always debating on the form but rarely on the content.

Just at the moment of action, delays will accumulate to the point when you have to submit rather than choose. This is the reason why, more than ever in your history, your decisions of today will directly and significantly impact your survival of tomorrow.

What event could radically modify this inertia that is typical of any civilisation ? Where will a collective and unifying awareness come from, that will stop this blind rushing ahead ?

Tribes, populations and human nations have always encountered and interacted with one another. Faced with the threats weighing upon the human family, it is perhaps time that a greater interaction occurred.

A great roller wave is on the verge of emerging. It mixes very positive but also very negative aspects.

Who are the “third party” ?

There are two ways to establish a cosmic contact with another civilisation: via its standing representatives or directly with individuals without distinction. The first way entails fights of interests, the second way brings awareness.

The first way was chosen by a group of races motivated by keeping mankind in slavery, thereby controlling Earth resources, the gene pool and human emotional energy.

The second way was chosen by a group of races allied with the cause of the Spirit of service. We have, at our end, subscribed to this disinterested cause and introduced ourselves a few years ago to representatives of the human power who refused our outstretched hand on the pretext of incompatible interests with their strategic vision.

That is why today individuals are to make this choice by themselves without any representative interfering. What we proposed in the past to those whom we believed were in a capacity to contribute to your happiness, we propose it now to … you!

Most of you ignore that non-human creatures took part in the exercise of those centralising powers without them being neither suspected nor accessible to your senses. This is so true that they have almost very subtly taken control. They do not necessarily stand on your material plan, and that is precisely what could make them extremely efficient and frightening in the near future. However, be aware that a large number of your representatives are fighting this danger ! Be aware that not all abductions are made against you. It is difficult to recognize the truth !

How could you under such conditions exercise your free will when it is so much manipulated ? What are you really free of ?

Peace and reunification of your peoples would be a first step toward the harmony with civilisations other than yours.

That is precisely what those who manipulate you behind the scenes want to avoid at all cost because, by dividing, they reign! They also reign over those who govern you. Their strength comes from their capacity to distillate mistrust and fear into you. This considerably harms your very cosmic nature.

This message would be of no interest if these manipulators’ tutorate did not reach its peak and if their misleading and murderous plans did not materialise in a few years from now. Their deadlines are close and mankind will undergo unprecedented torments for the next ten cycles.

To defend yourselves against this aggression that bears no face, you need at least to have enough information that leads to the solution.

As is also the case with humans, resistance exists amongst those dominant races. Here again, appearance will not be enough to tell the dominator from the ally. At your current state of psychism, it is extremely difficult for you to distinguish between them. In addition to your intuition, training will be necessary when the time has come.

Being aware of the priceless value of free will, we are inviting you to an alternative.

What can we offer ?

We can offer you a more holistic vision of the universe and of life, constructive interactions, the experience of fair and fraternal relationships, liberating technical knowledge, eradiction of suffering, controlled exercise of individual powers, the access to new forms of energy and, finally, a better comprehension of consciousness.

We cannot help you overcome your individual and collective fears, or bring you laws that you would not have chosen, work on your own selves, individual and collective effort to build the world you desire, the spirit of quest to new skies.

What would we receive ?

Should you decide that such a contact takes place, we would rejoice over the safeguarding of fraternal equilibrium in this region of the universe, fruitful diplomatic exchanges, and the intense Joy of knowing that you are united to accomplish what you are capable of. The feeling of Joy is strongly sought in the universe for its energy is divine.

What is the question we ask you ?

“DO YOU WISH THAT WE SHOW UP ?”

How to can you answer this question ?

The truth of soul can be read by telepathy. You only need to clearly ask yourself this question and give your answer as clearly, on your own or in a group, as you wish. Being in the heart of a city or in the middle of a desert does not impact the efficiency of your answer, YES or NO, IMMEDIATELY AFTER ASKING THE QUESTION! Just do it as if you were speaking to yourself but thinking about the message.

This is a universal question and these mere few words, put in their context, have a powerful meaning. You should not let hesitation in the way. This is why you should calmly think about it, in all conscience. In order to perfectly associate your answer with the question, it is recommended that you answer right after another reading of this message.

Do not rush to answer. Breathe and let all the power of your own free will penetrate you. Be proud of what you are ! The problems that you may have weaken you. Forget about them for a few minutes to be yourselves. Feel the force that springs up in you. You are in control of yourselves !

A single thought, a single answer can drastically change your near future, in one way as in another.

Your individual decision of asking in your inner self that we show up on your material plan and in broad daylight is precious and essential to us.

Even though you can choose the way that best suits you, rituals are essentially useless. A sincere request made with your heart and your own will will always be perceived by those of us whom it is sent to.

In your own private polling booth of your secret will, you will determine the future.

What is the lever effect ?

This decision should be made by the greatest number among you, even though it might seem like a minority. It is recommended to spread this message, in all envisageable fashions, in as many languages as possible, to those around you, whether or not they seem receptive to this new vision of the future.

Do it using in a humorous tone or derision if that can help you. You can even openly and publicly make fun of it if it makes you feel more comfortable but do not be indifferent for at least you will have exercised your free will.

Forget about the false prophets and the beliefs that have been transmitted to you about us. This request is one of the most intimate that can be asked to you.
Making a decision by yourself, as an individual, is your right as well as your responsibility !

Passivity only leads to the absence of freedom. Similarly, indecision is never efficient. If you really want to cling to your beliefs, which is something that we understand, then say NO. If you do not know what to choose, do not say YES because of mere curiosity. This is not a show, this is real daily life, WE ARE ALIVE ! And living !

Your history has plenty of episodes when determined men and women were able to influence the thread of events in spite of their small number.

Just like a small number is enough to take temporal power on Earth and influence the future of the majority, a small number of you can radically change your fate as an answer to the impotence in face of so much inertia and hurdles ! You can ease the mankind’s birth to Brotherhood.

One of your thinkers once said: “Give me a hand-hold and I’ll raise the Earth”.

Spreading this message will then be the hand-hold to strengthen, we will be the light-years long lever, you will be the craftsmen to … raise the Earth as a consequence of our appearance.

What would be the consequences of a positive decision ?

For us, the immediate consequence of a collective favourable decision would be the materialisation of many ships, in your sky and on Earth.

For you, the direct effect would be the rapid abandoning of many certitudes and beliefs.

A simple conclusive visual contact would have huge repercussions on your future. Much knowledge would be modified forever. The organisation of your societies would be deeply upheaved for ever, in all fields of activity. Power would become individual because you would see for yourself that we are living. Concretely, you would change the scale of your values !

The most important thing for us is that humankind would form a single family in front of this “unknown” we would represent !

Danger would slowly melt away from your homes because you would indirectly force the undesirable ones, those we name the “third party”, to show up and vanish. You would all bear the same name and share the same roots: Mankind !

Later on, peaceful and respectful exchanges would be thus possible if such is your wish. For now, he who is hungry cannot smile, he who is fearful cannot welcome us. We are sad to see men, women and children suffering to such a degree in their flesh and in their hearts when they bear such an inner light.

This light can be your future. Our relationships could be progressive.

Several stages of several years or decades would occur: demonstrative appearance of our ships, physical appearance beside human beings, collaboration in your technical and spiritual evolution, discovery of parts of the galaxy.

Every time, new choices would be offered to you. You would then decide by yourself to cross new stages if you think it necessary to your external and inner well-being. No interference would be decided upon unilaterally. We would leave as soon as you would collectively wish that we do.

Depending upon the speed to spread the message across the world, several weeks, or even several months will be necessary before our “great appearance”, if such is the decision made by the majority of those who will have used their capacity to choose, and if this message receives the necessary support.

The main difference between your daily prayers to entities of a strictly spiritual nature and your current decision is extremely simple :

we are technically equipped to materialise!

Why such a historical dilemma ?

We know that “foreigners” are considered as enemies as long as they embody the “unknown”. In a first stage, the emotion that our appearance will generate will strengthen your relationships on a worldwide scale.

How could you know whether our arrival is the consequence of your collective choice ? For the simple reason that we would have otherwise been already there for a long time at your level of existence ! If we are not there yet, it is because you have not made such a decision explicitely.

Some among you might think that we would make you believe in a deliberate choice of yours so as to legitimate our arrival, though this would not be true. What interest would we have to openly offer you what you haven’t got any access to yet, for the benefit of the greatest number of you ?

How could you be certain that this is not yet another subtle manoeuvre of the “third party” to better enslave you ? Because one always more efficiently fights something that is identified than the contrary. Isn’t the terrorism that corrodes you a blatant example ?

Whatever, you are the sole judge in your own heart and soul ! Whatever your choice, it would be respectable and respected ! In the absence of human representatives who could potentially seduce into error you ignore everything about us as well as from about those who manipulate you without your consent.

In your situation, the precautionary principle that consists in not trying to discover us does no longer prevail. You are already in the Pandora’s box that the “third party” has created around you. Whatever your decision may be you will have to get out of it.

In the face of such a dilemma, one ignorance against another, you need to ask your intuition. Do you want to see us with your own eyes, or simply believe what your thinkers say ? That is the real question!

After thousands of years, one day, this choice was going to be inevitable: choosing between two unknowns.

Why spread such a message among yourselves ?

Translate and spread this message widely. This action will affect your future in an irreversible and historical way at the scale of milleniums, otherwise, it will postpone a new opportunity to choose to several years later, at least one generation, if it can survive.

Not choosing, stands for undergoing other people’s choice. Not informing others stands for running the risk of obtaining a result that is contrary to one’s expectations. Remaining indifferent means giving up one’s free will.

It is all about your future. It is all about your evolution.

It is possible that this invitation does not receive your collective assent and that, because of a lack of information, it will be disregarded. Nevertheless no individual desire goes unheeded in the universe.

Imagine our arrival tomorrow. Thousands of ships. A unique cultural shock in today’s mankind’s history. It will then be too late to regret about not making a choice and spreading the message because this discovery will be irreversible. We do insist that you do not rush into it, but do think about it ! And decide !

The big medias will not be necessarely interested in spreading this message. It is therefore your task, as an anonymous yet an extraordinary thinking and loving being, to transmit it.

You are still the architects of your own fate…

“DO YOU WISH THAT WE SHOW UP ?”

http://www.geocities.com/changetheworld_now/Changetheworld1.htm
http://www.petitiononline.com/readynow/petition.html

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ONE UNIVERSE

August 4th, 2008 by 'little rascal'

“This is Ashtar, Commander of the Galactic Fleets in this Hemisphere and representative of the Universal Council of the Confederation of Planets and the Alliance of member Worlds of this Universe, releasing this official communiqué:

“I speak to the people of Earth this day in deepest concern for your welfare and your present situation of crisis throughout many Nations. A great alert exists in Heavenly realms due to the danger that all of you now face. It is the desire of the other Worlds of your Universe to stand beside you and to be a friend to your World, as it seeks to aright itself upon the Path of Peace. An intense desire is present in the hearts of the multitudes to see a World Agreement drawn which will eliminate armament competitiveness and remove the ever-present threat of an accidental or intentional thrust into nuclear conflict.

“We stand by to assist in the drafting of such an Agreement, and to assist in its enforcement if we are called upon to do so. It is now more than one World….it is time to think upon ONE UNIVERSE, with men of all Worlds bonded together in a testament of Love and Trust. All people know that war is not the answer to the problems of Earth. LOVE is the answer, and the only answer that will dissolve the mistrust, the chicanery and the World materialistic Cartels of Greed and Tyranny.

“In times long past, we have looked upon other Worlds bent on self-destruction; we have pleaded and sent our calls, but we were ignored. We could but stand in the shadows and behold their annihilation, and the debris of their ignorance as it scattered to the four winds of the Universes atmosphere, affecting much of other life in many directions. Because of the horror of those memories, the Intergalactic Council for Universal Peace was formed, not unlike the organization of United Nations upon your World, with the exception that our pact is enforced and adhered to steadfastly. Due to the integrity of this Alliance and its approval by the Spiritual Hierarchy of this Universe, we have been allowed the Authority to intervene in any planetary situation which threatens harm to another World within this System of Worlds.

“We warn your Leaders, with much love and concern, that intervention of a drastic nature will take place in your midst if you persist to a conclusion your preparations to plunge the planet Earth into full-scale nuclear conflagration. Under existing Universal Law and Intergalactic Allied Agreement, you will not be permitted to do this. The decision is in your hands, to a certain point. Should you determine to pursue your present course, you will no longer remain in control of your Planet. Intervention will be initiated which will preserve the Earth and its surrounding Galaxy.

“It is now time for Humanity to cease from its childish war games and become Man, with an awakened sense of his responsibility and accountability for life on Earth. In spite of the many now on Earth who plot and plan otherwise, this Planet will yet become a Member of its own peaceful Solar System and Galaxy, and will become a part of the Universal Alliance for Peace.

“We appeal to your military strategists to open their eyes to reality, and the danger you bring upon yourselves - the unnecessary Intergalactic Pressures and planetary woes you face if you choose not to do so.

“Alternative to this dreaded eventuality, working together as Brothers, we have many unheard-of technological advances to share with you reaching into every area of life upon your Planet, which will bring you a better and more beautiful world in which to continue your spiritual evolution. You can anticipate a wonderful interchange of revelations of Outer Space secrets presently undreamed of. Be prepared to share Intergalactic protocol and cultural exchange. The Alliance for Universal Peace stands prepared at this moment to release to you desired advancements in the fields of medicine, science and free energies, wisdom, discoveries and space travel unlimited.

“Lay down your arms, lay aside your stockpiles of destruction and determine through your United Nations channels, to negotiate with your Brothers of Outer Worlds, for the advancement of your World in Universal affairs. Is this not a more inspiring thought than to consider the pathway of annihilation you have outlined for yourselves!

“Agree to send forth, from the channels of your United Nations body of statesmen, the call and the desire to negotiate with the Representatives of your own Galaxy, high in Intergalactic affairs. You will be answered!”

I am Ashtar, representing The Universal Alliance for Peace to All Mankind.
www.thenewearth.org

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It’s time to act - help protect the Archer, Stewart and Lockhart rivers

August 4th, 2008 by 'little rascal'

A window of opportunity to protect Queensland’s precious wild rivers has just opened on Cape York Peninsula. The Stewart, Archer and Lockhart river basins (including the incredible Aurukun wetlands - almost five times the size of the world famous Kakadu wetlands) have just been nominated for protection - and it’s up to all of us to make it happen!

Cape York Peninsula, one of the last great wild places on Earth, is a magnificent natural and cultural landscape of wild rivers and wetlands, savannah, sand dunes, remote beaches, reefs and rainforests.

Wild Rivers are the life support systems of the Cape’s communities and its incomparable environments. Whilst there have been some advances in protecting the Cape’s global conservation values, the rivers that sustain them remain open to many of the same threats that have torn the heart out of other Australian rivers - such as the Murray.

This can change with your urgent action and support.

The Queensland Government has released protection proposals for the Archer, Stewart and Lockhart River basins (including major streams, creeks and wetland areas) under Queensland’s Wild Rivers legislation. With protection will come sustainable livelihoods for Indigenous people - who wish to live and work on their ancestral homelands under the Wild River Ranger program.

This is your opportunity. With community consultations underway, you can make a difference by supporting the protection proposals and ensuring the Government improves their current minimalist approach to the size of the river protection areas.

The Queensland Government is also poised to release a protection proposal for the Wenlock River by the end of the year. With powerful mining interests threatening the success of this proposal, the Queensland Government needs a very clear signal that Australians will accept nothing less than full protection of this national icon.

Take action now by sending a cyberaction to the Queensland Minister for Natural Resources and Water and to other Northern Queensland politicians. This will also act as a formal submission into the protection proposals for the Archer, Stewart and Lockhart River basins.

Thanks for taking action!

Cyberactivist : noun a person using internet campaigning tools to bring about social or political change.

Glenn Walker
Wild Rivers Campaigner
The Wilderness Society Qld Inc.

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Dub Rascals at Envirofiesta 08

July 12th, 2008 by 'little rascal'

The 2008 Envirofiesta sees the Dub Rascals carry on where they left off at the Kuranda Roots Festival, with the ‘little rascal’ and Symonard mixing up a dubby storm of mostly dubstep music on the DJ decks and percussion. They will be joined in collaboration for his first ever Dub Rascals performance by internationally renowned drummer/percussionist, Ben Hakalitz on the electronic skins and traditional percussive things.
Ben Hakalitz
Ben is from Bouganville, PNG (currently living in Cairns) and is one of PNG’s most accomplished musicians. He is currently the drummer for Australian Indigenous band Yothu Yindi. Ben has a great knowledge of traditional music from different areas of PNG, especially log drum rhythms of Manus and Sepik. He has travelled the world for the past 7 years as a professional freelance musician. In this time he has worked with artists such as Sanguma, Tambaran Culture, Telek, Not Drowning Waving, Yothu Yindi, Edou, Toni Nation and more.
These guys will be taking dub where no dub has gone before at Envirofiesta 2008, don’t miss out!.

Envirofiesta is a major part of CAFNECs yearly fundraising program and helps support our work towards a sustainable future for Queensland’s Far North.

Each year has a different theme. The theme this year is “Visioning the Future”. The future is yours, what do you want the future to be? check it out

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WakeUp Australia

July 7th, 2008 by 'little rascal'

Are you one of the majority of Australians who urgently want our country to cut our greenhouse pollution? Most Australians don’t have time to read Professor Garnaut’s shocking 600-page climate report, so we’ve created a quick clip that summarises it fast, what it means for Australia - and what it means for you.

Garnaut is already under fire from a “scare campaign” being waged by the polluting industries’ lobby groups and the Opposition. That is why it’s so important that you can pick a good climate solution from a bad one. Cut the spin with a click:

www.getup.org.au/campaign/ClimateActionNow

The GetUp community has spoken out strongly on this issue in the past, because we know that solving climate change is a top priority for Australia. We marched for it, at the ‘Walk Against Warming’ rallies. We voted for it, in last year’s election. We signed petitions for it - over 100,000 calling for strong emission reduction targets. And we take action in our daily lives for it too - consuming less, saving energy, using less water, and recycling.

If we go silent now, the Opposition and the industries campaigning for a weak emissions trading scheme that protects their profits rather than the climate, will win the debate ahead of the government’s upcoming Green Paper on climate. After you’ve seen the clip, make your voice heard too - and armed with our Information Sheet write a letter to the editor of your local newspaper.

www.getup.org.au/campaign/ClimateActionNow

The Garnaut Review found that Australia will be hit hard by climate change. If we do nothing, our grandkids will be living in a very different Australia, one where agriculture in the Murray Darling Basin has all but ended, the Great Barrier Reef has been destroyed, snow-based tourism in Australia is no longer viable, and 5.5 million Australians will be exposed to Dengue fever.

That’s why it’s important that you understand the climate solutions being proposed to solve the crisis ahead as the PM looks to the Australian public in formulating his response to Garnaut on July 16.

For the climate,
The GetUp team

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Help protect the Kimberley wilderness from industrialisation

July 5th, 2008 by 'little rascal'

The Kimberley wilderness coast is internationally recognised as one of the last great unspoiled marine and terrestrial environments in the world.

The Kimberley’s clean seas, countless islands, coral reefs, mangroves, rainforests and rivers are home to an astonishing variety of wildlife including endangered humpback whales, 5 species of marine turtles, dugong, crocodiles, rare snubfin dolphins, and the northern quoll. The Kimberley coast also has outstanding cultural values for the region’s many Indigenous communities.

From June to November each year, endangered humpback whales make their way to calving grounds just north of Broome, where they stay for four months with their calves. This special whale nursery area needs to be protected from the damaging impacts of industry.

The urgent reality is that right now several companies, including Inpex (a Japanese energy company) and Woodside Ltd, have submitted proposals to develop the Browse Basin gas field to the State and Commonwealth governments. The impacts of industrialisation, including proposed liquefied natural gas (LNG) plants, would destroy one of the last large and remote coastal wilderness areas left in the world.

This government needs to commit to:

* science-based regional conservation planning and management using whole-of-landscape principles
* strong involvement of the Traditional Owners and Indigenous communities in land and sea management programs
* ruling out incompatible large scale industrial activity

Some proposed forms of industrial activity, such as gas processing (LNG) plants on the wilderness coast, huge bauxite mines on the Mitchell Plateau, and large scale irrigated agriculture in the Fitzroy valley, should be ruled out straight away as incompatible, destructive, and inherently unsustainable.

Thanks for taking action!

Peter Robertson
WA State Coordinator

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Cairns Winter Solstice 2008 - im back!

June 23rd, 2008 by 'little rascal'

AWESOME
Great music, great people, great property, great atmosphere… What an awesome festival - thankyou Freeform Collective.
Thanks to me Monkey Family for having me and showing me so much love, you folks are true friends…
Sorry to those keen to see reggae band Dabas - unfortunate band break up…

‘Little Rascal’s’ Weekend Highlights: The Chef and the Cook (Market Stage), Mystic Beats (main stage, sat.), Fyah Walk (main), Rachel Shields (main), Spoonbill (main, needed to be louder - sound company?!, couldn’t feel it), Nomad (main), Matt (Market Stage, sorry Matt, forgot your DJ name, u will be hearing from LRRecords soon!)…and the local Ravenshoe RSL folks yummy and warm pumpkin soup, mmmm….

I heard my bros’ the Urban Monkeys absolutely kicked ass on the main stage, but at this time i was playing fat dubstep in the Chill stage…Will have to catch yas at Rainbow, Monkey Bwoys…

This event seems to be growing in many ways each year! Well done to all involved. Bless the land and the landowner….
Photos coming soon…seeya nxt year!!
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