Awareness - 2010-11 - Vol 31 No 4

Magazine Overview

AWARENESS Magazine, July 2011 (Volume 31, No. 4)

This issue of AWARENESS, a publication of Contact International UFO Research, delves into a variety of topics, with a strong focus on the implications of technological advancements and their potential connections to unexplained phenomena. The cover prominently features the Space Shuttle Endeavour blasting off, with the headline "PRICED OUT OF THE SKY!", setting a tone of reflection on the costs and future of space exploration.

Editorial: Priced Out of the Sky!

The editorial reflects on the retirement of the Space Shuttle program after 30 years, noting the two fatal accidents and the successful missions. A significant concern is NASA's lack of new launch arrangements, necessitating reliance on Russian Soyuz rockets for access to the International Space Station. This situation makes the ambition of sending men to Mars by 2050 seem remote. The editorial contrasts this with the intense rivalry and achievements in manned space flight between the USA and Soviet Russia from 1955-1975, noting a subsequent slowdown in advancements. The influence of German scientists from WWII on early rocket and jet propulsion technology is also mentioned as a factor in the post-1980 slowdown. The editorial highlights the immense cost of space missions, particularly in the context of the USA's national debt and its massive defense spending, which exceeds that of all other countries combined. The article questions the funding available for "black projects" in light of these expenditures. The development of the "Typhoon" fighter jet is used as an example of escalating costs and delays in defense projects, with each aircraft costing an estimated £215 million.

The editorial then pivots to the UFO context, suggesting that due to the financial constraints of many countries, research and development into technically advanced secret aircraft may be ending. This leads to the conclusion that any incredible aerial maneuvers observed in the sky are more likely to be genuine UFOs than in previous decades.

The Phone Hacking Scandal

The editorial also touches upon the "phone hacking" scandal that was a major news topic in July 2011. It draws a parallel to ufologists' suspicions of tapped landlines decades prior, noting that celebrity figures and even relatives of victims were targeted. The closure of "The News of the World" newspaper is mentioned, with the editorial suggesting it was largely devoted to football and celebrity gossip in its later years. The article reflects on the lessons learned about secure communication in the modern age.

Latest News Items

Massive Sun Eruption Predicted

This section reports on scientific predictions of a massive solar storm within 18 months that could potentially wreck the UK's National Grid. The storm is expected to be five times stronger than the one that caused blackouts in Canada and the USA in 1989. The UK government might invoke emergency powers to shut off electricity to protect the grid. The potential impact on computers and banking networks is highlighted, while also noting the possibility of magnificent aurora borealis displays. The 1859 solar storm, which severely damaged the telegraph service, is cited as a comparable incident.

Crop Circles Arrive to Bad Tempered Reception!

This article details the 32nd consecutive year of crop circle activity in England, beginning on April 22nd, 2011. It notes the locations of various formations, including those in the Avebury area, Wiltshire, and mentions the increasing intricacy of the designs. The article discusses the interpretation of a periodic "message" from the "circlemakers" in Hebrew or Hindi style, questioning why aliens would not use a more recognizable language. It suggests that human fakes often include graffiti-style messages, whereas the "circlemakers" seem to prefer subtle communication. A trend in crop circle locations is observed, with formations appearing near historical sites and in specific geographical areas. The article also addresses the negative impact of crop circles on farmers, the influx of "croppies" (enthusiasts) after aerial photographs are released, and the difficulty of appreciating the intricate designs up close.

TV Hosts Talk Gibberish!

This brief report mentions a phenomenon where well-known American/Canadian TV hosts and celebrities have suddenly uttered incoherent gibberish during live broadcasts. The article suggests this could be due to strokes but also explores a conspiracy theory involving US military experiments with microwaves to stimulate the brain with fake images and voices.

Inner Bookshop Closes Doors

The article announces the partial closure of "Inner Bookshop" in Oxford, the only retailer of AWARENESS magazine, due to the proprietors' retirement. Plans for a co-operative are mentioned if a buyer is not found. The piece laments the decline of privately owned bookshops in the face of online competition.

Appeal Thankyou

This section expresses gratitude to members for their financial contributions and correspondence, requesting that future checks be made out to "CONTACT" as "AWARENESS" lacks a separate bank account.

Largest Radio Telescope to Be Built

Astronomers from over 20 countries are collaborating on the "Square Kilometre Array" (SKA), a massive radio telescope project. The SKA aims to detect signals from mobile phones up to 50 light years away and map billions of galaxies. The project's cost is estimated at £1.4 billion, with potential sites in Western Australia or South Africa. The telescope is expected to generate vast amounts of data requiring a powerful supercomputer for analysis.

Agony Corner: Global Warming or Cooling - You Choose!

This section presents an anti-establishment viewpoint on climate change. It questions the "warming" narrative, citing research into a lack of sunspot activity that suggests a return to colder winters, similar to the Maunder minimum. The article criticizes Britain's efforts to reduce carbon emissions through wind farms, arguing that the UK's contribution is minimal compared to China's coal-fired power stations. It also suggests that sulfur emissions from these stations may have counteracted warming effects by blocking the sun's rays. The piece emphasizes the cyclical nature of climate change over Earth's history and points to the sun, cosmic collisions, and volcanic eruptions as primary drivers.

Windfarm - Inaugural Court Case

This report discusses a legal case involving a couple suing a wind farm company due to severe noise hazards. The case is seen as a landmark battle that could influence the future of wind farms. The article suggests that profit, driven by government and EU subsidies, is a primary motivation for wind farm development.

Strange Happenings by Margaret E. Fry

Margaret Fry shares personal accounts of unexplained phenomena. She begins by reflecting on the dedication of UFO researchers and the importance of documenting their findings. Fry recounts an incident in Swanley, Kent, in 1978, where she and others witnessed a silver-white dirigible shape and a fleet of similar objects in the sky. She also describes an encounter in Bexleyheath, Kent, in 1980, involving two sparkling red/pink circles with a neon spiral. Fry then details an experience in North Wales in 2005, where she and her husband saw a white tube-like object twisting and turning in the sky, followed by a green helicopter. She also recounts a sighting of a triangle of white lights in the sky in the same area.

Linda, her husband, and their two children reported seeing a saucer shape with blue/white lights descending onto the road in South Wales in 1990. They experienced a sensation of blacking out and later had physical symptoms. Linda was reluctant to discuss the experience publicly.

Joe from Buckinghamshire and Brian from Shropshire shared an experience of "alien beings" repeatedly entering their bedrooms. Brian described small beings entering his van and performing disturbing actions. Fry notes that she was unable to help them.

Dirwyn Parry Lloyd reported seeing a white craft with no wings and a domed glass front, with a pilot and another man inside, descend in a bakery courtyard in Prestatyn in 1987/1989.

Page 9, Kent, Bexleyheath, 7/11/1980

This section includes a sketch and description of an incident involving two "dumbbell/church bell" shaped craft with bright blue lights, seen by taxi drivers Paul Jones and Leonard Parker in Connah's Quay, North Wales. The craft were observed tumbling and passing over car bonnets.

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Miss Stephenie Kentye and her friend Ruth Wade reported seeing something sitting on a mountain in Denbighshire in 1999, described as a "house" with three square windows. Later, a circle of white lights was observed. Other witnesses also reported seeing strange lights and balls of light in the same area.

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This section contains sketches of various UFO shapes, including discs and a craft with a domed front.

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This section continues with descriptions of UFO sightings. A mother and son farmers reported seeing an 8ft tall person with a purple head and green body emerge from a craft and bounce around a field. They also described a craft coming down onto the field. The article mentions that the farmers had become bankrupt and lost their property.

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This section continues the report from Page 9, detailing the experience of the couple who saw the UFO and the subsequent events. They were packing to leave their home due to fear.

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This section describes the couple being deposited at Prestatyn railway station, terrified and unable to speak coherently. The article mentions that the police considered the couple genuine but stated the matter was not their department. The author expresses a lack of further information about the family.

Strange Occurrence in Nebo

Elwyn Jones reported a strange occurrence involving his daughter's neighbor. A lady saw a craft descend onto a field, and an 8ft tall person with a purple head and green body emerged. The lady's neighbors corroborated the sighting. The article notes that the farmers involved had become bankrupt.

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This section discusses investigations into underground secret establishments, particularly in North Kent and Hafren Forest, Wales. It mentions reports of mystery lights in Hafren Forest in 1984, followed by encounters with Gurkha soldiers and SAS men. The discovery of two large circular concrete bases in a forest clearing is described, with speculations about them being entrances to secret underground bases or UFO crash sites.

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This section continues the discussion of underground bases. It recounts an incident where a couple saw two men in white overall suits carrying a large open work crate walking down a road near Hafren Forest. The description of the men and the crate was similar to an illustration in "Flying Saucer Review." The author suggests a connection to the secret underground base beneath Hafren Forest and posits that the "hum" often reported might originate from such excavations.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue of AWARENESS include the high costs and diminishing returns of large-scale technological projects (Space Shuttle, military aircraft, radio telescopes), the persistent mystery of crop circles, and the ongoing exploration of UFO sightings and potential extraterrestrial or hidden terrestrial activities. The editorial stance appears to be one of critical inquiry, questioning official narratives, highlighting financial implications, and exploring unconventional explanations for unexplained phenomena. There is a clear emphasis on personal accounts and investigative journalism within the ufology community, with a particular focus on UK-based incidents. The magazine also expresses concern about the secrecy surrounding government projects and potential cover-ups, as evidenced by the discussions on underground bases and the handling of the Osama Bin Laden operation.

This issue of Awareness magazine, dated Summer 2011 (Issue 29), delves into a variety of topics related to UFOs, advanced technology, and paranormal phenomena. The magazine is published by Parchments of Oxford and is based in the UK.

Reports from Hemel Hempstead

Charles R. Rowlands recounts two personal UFO sightings from September 2010. On Sunday, September 5th, around 9:15 pm, while watching television, he observed a bright amber ball of light approaching his house at tree-top level. The object, described as dazzling and displaying other colors, moved rapidly towards the house, disappeared over the roof, and then reappeared from behind the house, crossing his garden and the opposite houses at a steady speed without sound. He estimated the sighting lasted about 7 minutes. On Friday, September 24th, around 11:15 pm, he and his wife received a text asking them to look at the sky for strange lights. He saw two extremely bright amber balls of light following each other in a westerly direction over their garden and neighboring houses, moving at tree-top or roof-top level and appearing to be under intelligent control.

He notes that these objects were unlike aircraft, helicopters, balloons, Chinese lanterns, or meteorites due to their speed and trajectory. He also mentions that these sightings were identical to five objects he and his wife saw years earlier while on holiday in Torquay, Devon.

The Quixotic Nature of the Triangular Report

Michael Soper's article explores the connection between aircraft development and UFO reports, particularly triangular ones. He argues that cancellations of military projects, such as the TSR2 and SLAM missile, and the secrecy surrounding developments like the Northrop Flying Wing and B2 bomber, might be linked to the emergence of triangular UFO sightings. Soper suggests that these sightings could be a cover for testing new stealth technologies, such as triangular-shaped aircraft, which were being contemplated by the British in the mid-1950s. He also touches upon the cancellation of Concorde and the Eurofighter project as examples of costly and prolonged development cycles.

The article delves into the geopolitical context of the TSR2 cancellation, linking it to US perceptions of Prime Minister Harold Wilson and the broader implications of the 1962 Cuban Missile Crisis. It mentions the risks of accidental war during this period, citing incidents like the H-bomb ejection over Spain and the fatal crash of the XB70 Valkyrie. Soper posits that the cancellation of the SLAM missile project may have also been influenced by Soviet sensitivities, and that the introduction of the F111 swing-wing aircraft, with its potential for fireballs during landing, may have contributed to UFO reports.

All Done With Mirrors

Brinsley Le Poer Trench discusses the possibility of 'ufonauts' projecting 'mental' pictures, referencing the extraordinary French sightings at Oléron and Gaillac in 1952. He notes the uncanny similarity between the two events, which occurred ten days apart, suggesting that the second sighting might have been a projection. Trench theorizes that UFOs could use mirrors to reflect sunlight and project moving images, similar to a heliograph. He acknowledges that the presence of 'Angel Hair' (a gossamer-like substance) in both sightings might seem to contradict the projection theory, but argues that advanced technology could introduce new dimensions, such as 'feelies,' to simulations, making them indistinguishable from reality. He invites readers to share similar duplicated sightings.

The editor, however, expresses skepticism, suggesting that identical sightings might be due to date confusion or misreporting, and that more than six comparable situations would be needed to prove a theory.

Late News - Huge Crop Formations Appear

This section reports on a rapid increase in the size and intensity of crop circles in the Avebury area during late July. New formations are described as extremely large, with some measuring 400-800 ft long. Specific examples include a glyph at Roundway Hill near Devizes with the molecular formula for MELATONIN, a coiled serpent near Inkpen, and a 'smoking alien' formation near Cherhill. Channelled information suggests a new, more expansive 'circlemaker' is involved. The accompanying image, though potentially dismissed as a hoax, is presented as having a clearly defined pipe feature, and the 'alien' face is interpreted as a representation of an alien being.

Letters to the Editor

Susan Salaman from Littleport, Ely, Cambs, writes about three areas of interest: UFOs, crop formations, and 'One-ness.' Regarding UFOs, she suggests that while upper atmosphere and space sightings may be extraterrestrial, lower atmosphere and ground sightings could be projections from the collective unconscious, manipulated to create a smokescreen. She also mentions that silence, often reported with UFOs, is an indicator of a psychic event. For crop formations, she distinguishes between genuine paranormal creations, inspired hoaxes, and ordinary hoaxes. She discusses 'One-ness' or Unity, cautioning that it could be a mistake if it leads to a lack of progress, emphasizing the importance of duality for generating energy and progress, citing examples from Judaism, Christianity, Islam, and theoretical physics. She suggests that beneficial dualities exist in the relationship between mind and body, male and female, and the physical and inner universes.

The editor notes that Susan is interested in feedback.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

This issue of Awareness magazine consistently explores the intersection of unexplained phenomena, advanced technology, and potential government secrecy or cover-ups. The editorial stance appears to be one of open inquiry, encouraging readers to consider unconventional theories while also maintaining a critical perspective, as evidenced by the editor's response to Michael Soper's article. Themes of technological development, particularly in aviation and military projects, are frequently linked to UFO phenomena, suggesting that sightings might be related to secret tests or advanced craft. The magazine also highlights the importance of historical cases and the ongoing investigation of UFO reports, emphasizing that even seemingly old cases can hold significant clues. The inclusion of crop circle phenomena and philosophical discussions on consciousness and reality broadens the scope of the magazine's exploration into the unknown.