An irregular hodgepodge of links gathered together … Omnium Gatherum for March 12, 2020

Here’s some things I’ve found that you may be interested in checking out:

• Cosmic Trigger Blend – 12oz—”You. I’m speaking to you. My words, inside your mind. Who am I? I am a being of the Sirius star system, communicating with you through this bag of coffee. A blend of reality, and fantasy, Colombia El Progresso Washed and Ethiopia Bombe Washed. This object you hold or not hold in your hand is a reality tunnel. A channel, with a face brought to life in collaboration with Bobby Campbell, made of beans, hundreds of beans, made up of millions of molecules, trillions of quarks, all speaking to you, and also not speaking. Simply communicating. Bringing us together. Mixing our minds like two galaxies colliding. We are one, separated by a vast distance. Far apart, and yet close as any two atoms. Wow. To grind, brew, drink, and experience is to feel me, my essence. For you to feel me, is for me to feel you. Wow. Enjoy. Art by: Bobby Campbell and Todd Purse. Components: Colombia – El Progreso and Ethiopia Bombe Washed. Please help support the Robert Anton Wilson Trust and buy a copy of Cosmic Trigger, or one of the other amazing books from Robert Anton Wilson.”
• “How a huge Minecraft library is fighting global censorship. The Uncensored Library is an enormous Minecraft build that’s allowing people from across the globe to safely access banned articles”
• Researchers find new minor planets beyond Neptune
• “This is probably the best photo of the “Dragon Storm” which’s hitting Egypt today. A thunderstorm over the Great Pyramids of Giza.”
• “Vandals break into Highland ‘black magic’ house in fresh blow for new owners. Vandals have broken into the former home of occultist Aleister Crowley which was partially destoryed by fire last summer.”
• “Spring has sprung – at least in a metaphorical sense. And that means SALE-time at Trapart!”
• First known extraterrestrial protein possibly spotted in meteorite
• Hypothetical particle explains three major mysteries of the universe
• The Annotated American Gods by Neil Gaiman, new release due in April
• Corpus des énoncés des noms barbares
• Why buying into pop culture and joining a cult is basically the same thing
• Exceptional Humans (Paywalled)—”Some people don’t have the same limitations as the rest of us—whether it’s thriving on next-to-no sleep, having a near-perfect memory, or being more mindful and resilient to change. Quartz is searching the world for these people and the scientists studying them, to tell their stories and to understand what makes them so exceptional. In the process, we’re finding out which of our limits are real or imagined, and what steps we can all take to be our healthiest and most productive selves. Check back for new episodes.”
• Luke Haines & Peter Buck: Beat Poetry for Survivalists – album review—”The first fruit of their efforts was “Jack Parsons” with music provided by Buck and lyrics by Haines. This ode to the late rocket engineer/occultist pursues Haines’ tradition of writing about historical figures that have tickled his cerebral cortex.” About Beat Poetry For Survivalists by Luke Haines & Peter Buck (of R.E.M. fame); See also Luke Haines & Peter Buck: Beat Poetry for Survivalists – the results may surprise you—”Jack Parsons touches on elements of the real-life American rocket scientist and occultist to a background of throbbing, insidious psychedelia.”
• Exclusive‘Wife Swap’ Stars’ Differing Opinions on Religion Cause Drama: ‘This Is Dangerous’ — Watch!—”‘Oh look, there’s the Holy Book. Let’s continue,’ Monica observed with a sigh prior to meeting her new family. Meanwhile, Emy noticed a ‘skull head’ and ‘Baphomet’ throughout the home. ‘These are demons! What are these? Witches?’ she questioned.”

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