John Holmes

@jhaue

On unceded lands of the Kulin Nations, Melbourne au Climate, environment, natural sciences, social justice, democracy, health. b, 313 ppm CO2, now 429

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John Holmes@jhaue· Apr 26

This looks like a "planned burn" that got away at Dallas Brooks Scout Camp near Upper Beaconsfield:

Section of Vic Emergency map over the area, showing a yellow alert warning symbol, a fire incident symbol and a planned burn symbol.

John Holmes@jhaue· Jan 8

Parts of Melbourne had a strange temperature spike during the night.

John Holmes@jhaue· Aug 26

So he's sending his deputy to meet with one of them?

John Holmes@jhaue· Jul 15

An unfamiliar phrase I had to look up. Apparently 'on the docket' refers to inclusion on an American court's list of proceedings. I wonder why they would be vetting what an Australian government does in Canberra. from www.abc.net.au/news/justin

Clip of ABC News headline reading: What the federal government has on the docket for Canberra.

John Holmes@jhaue· Mar 24

The Roaring Fifties?

John Holmes@jhaue· Mar 24

Map showing the rainfall deficit over much of southern Australia over the last 12 months:

John Holmes@jhaue· Mar 12

Trumpet Of Patriots always reminds me of this, from Terry Gilliam

Gilliam illustration of six doubled-over figures blowing post-horns with their posteriors.

John Holmes@jhaue· Mar 2

"Where does Australia's illegal cigarette trade begin?" It begins from the size of the tax margin on tobacco. The price mechanism to discourage smoking has been pushed too far. Time to reduce that and adopt other strategies.

4 Corners asks:
Cash-only stores, unmarked white vans, and a shipping container with falsified documents. Where does Australia's illegal cigarette trade begin?

John Holmes@jhaue· Mar 2

Global wind patterns earth.nullschool.net

The message on the web page reads:
Notice

Weather and climate data shown on this website and countless others are at risk.

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is the U.S. agency responsible for global weather forecasting, hurricane prediction, ocean observation, and many other services vital to public safety. Its satellites, supercomputers, and research teams provide essential data that help us understand our planet and protect lives.

On February 27, the new U.S. administration initiated mass firings at NOAA. These actions are unethical and deeply disruptive to the talented scientists and engineers who dedicate themselves to the public good. The firings, along with expected budget cuts, have serious implications for the availability and quality of weather forecasts produced by the United States. They must be reversed immediately.

Much of the data on this website is downloaded directly from NOAA's servers. In this environment of uncertainty, access could be disrupted at any time. While I'll strive to keep all features on this website functional and switch to alternative data sources if necessary, some datasets have no substitute if they go offline.

If this concerns you, speak up. Share on social media. And if you're in the U.S., contact your representatives.

- Cameron

John Holmes@jhaue· Mar 1

@nancycato.bsky.social Dear Nancy, I thought this photo might interest you. I believe your name is hiding behind the soldier's hat. Ringwood, March 1965. via Ringwood & District Historical Society on Facebook

Some uniformed soldiers march ceremonially along a road past some shops and onlookers.

John Holmes@jhaue· Feb 27

Should the Australian Pavilion at the Venice Biennale be left empty? Fiona Katauskas It’d certainly make a statement i.guim.co.uk/img/media/81...

John Holmes@jhaue· Feb 15

Stochastic Terrorism www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....

What Is Stochastic Terrorism?
Stochastic terrorism refers to public figures using hateful or dehumanizing language to incite violence. They don't give direct instructions, but their words create a dangerous environment in which violence becomes more likely.
How It Works
The Speaker: Uses hostile or demonizing language about individuals or groups that's vague enough to deny responsibility or claim it was misinterpreted.
The Listener: Feels validated or triggered and interprets it as a call to action.
The Result: Unpredictable acts of violence.
Why It Matters
Words have power.
Words and even gestures can mislead and manipulate, and rhetoric can shape decisions.
Recognizing this tactic helps people make choices.
Learn to spot it for your own growth and for others.
Stand up for kindness and accountability.
It's not implusive. It's intentional.
Recognize it. Stay informed. Help others.
Take Back Control.

John Holmes@jhaue· Feb 9

There was a magnitude 4.4 earthquake in the Port Augusta region this morning

A map of part of South Australia from the Geoscience Australia website showing a large red dot at the earthquake location north-east of Port Augusta.

John Holmes@jhaue· Jan 21

Can anyone fix police grammar?

He was charged with destroy property in company use fire, destroy/damage property in company, goods in personal custody suspected being stolen, and cultivate prohibited plant.

John Holmes@jhaue· Jan 19

It's a bit damp in Karratha this morning:

Web page from Bureau of Meteorology of observations from Karratha airport, showing rainfall since 9am as 269.2 mm

John Holmes@jhaue· Jan 10

Graphic shows a very sad, ill planet. Text reads "No intelligent species would destroy their own environment."

John Holmes@jhaue· Jan 4

All his jackets are specially made with one arm sewn on backwards

A picture of EM in a swastika pose over a white circle on a red background

John Holmes@jhaue· Dec 14

Did you ever read Professor Branestawm when you were a kid? He had special glasses for nearly every purpose including some for finding the other glasses when he lost them.

Still from 2014 film of the Professor in a tweed jacket and wearing 3 different pairs of glasses on his nose and pushed up onto his forehead.

John Holmes@jhaue· Nov 30

Eh? Why do they think I'm there? Forecast confirms the planet is in major trouble.

Screenshot of the top of The Guardian home page which shows my location as North Pole and a weather forecast exceeding 40 degrees C.

John Holmes@jhaue· Nov 14

Latest #Covid report for Victoria. It appears to be heading for a spike in the lead-up to Christmas