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What are your plans for the end of the world next Friday?

Discussion in 'Break Room' started by admin, Dec 15, 2012.

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  1. admin

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    2012 phenomenon

    "21 December 2012" redirects here. For general information on this day, see December 21.

    an inscription in Mayan characters
    A date inscription in the Maya Long Count on the east side of Stela C from Quirigua showing the date for the last Creation. It is read as 13.0.0.0.0 4 Ahau 8 Kumku and is usually correlated as 11 or 13 August, 3114 BC on the Proleptic Gregorian calendar. The date of 13.0.0.0.0 4 Ahau 3 Kʼankʼin is usually correlated as 21 or 23 December 2012.

    The 2012 phenomenon was a range of eschatological beliefs that cataclysmic or transformative events would occur on or around 21 December 2012.[1][2][3] This date was regarded as the end-date of a 5,126-year-long cycle in the Mesoamerican Long Count calendar,[4] and festivities took place on 21 December 2012 to commemorate the event in the countries that were part of the Maya civilization (Mexico, Guatemala, Honduras, and El Salvador), with main events at Chichén Itzá in Mexico and Tikal in Guatemala.[5][6][7]

    Various astronomical alignments and numerological formulae were proposed for this date. A New Age interpretation held that the date marked the start of a period during which Earth and its inhabitants would undergo a positive physical or spiritual transformation, and that 21 December 2012 would mark the beginning of a new era.[8] Others suggested that the date marked the end of the world or a similar catastrophe. Scenarios suggested for the end of the world included the arrival of the next solar maximum, an interaction between Earth and Sagittarius A*, a supermassive black hole at the center of the galaxy,[9] the Nibiru cataclysm in which Earth would collide with a mythical planet called Nibiru, or even the heating of Earth's core.

    Scholars from various disciplines quickly dismissed predictions of cataclysmic events as they arose. Mayan scholars stated that no classic Mayan accounts forecast impending doom, and the idea that the Long Count calendar ends in 2012 misrepresented Mayan history and culture.[10][11][12] Astronomers rejected the various proposed doomsday scenarios as pseudoscience,[13][14] having been refuted by elementary astronomical observations.[15]

    1. ^ Defesche, Sacha (17 June 2008). "The 2012 Phenomenon". Skepsis.
    2. ^ MacDonald, G. Jeffrey (2011). "Does Maya calendar predict 2012 apocalypse?". USA Today.
    3. ^ Robert K. Sitler (February 2006). "The 2012 Phenomenon: New Age Appropriation of an Ancient Mayan Calendar". Nova Religio: The Journal of Alternative and Emergent Religions. 9 (3): 24–38. doi:10.1525/nr.2006.9.3.024. ISSN 1092-6690. OCLC 357082680.
    4. ^ "2012 Maya Calendar Mystery and Math, Surviving Yucatan". Yucalandia.com. 16 November 2012. Retrieved 25 December 2012.
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    11. ^ David Stuart, The Order of Days: The Maya World and the Truth about 2012, Harmony Books, 2011
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    13. ^ Brown, Mike (2008). "SI do not ♥ pseudo-science". Retrieved 12 December 2012.
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    admin, Dec 15, 2012
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  2. Robertisaacs

    Robertisaacs MVP

    I'll not be excessively worried about cosmological predictions made by a civilization which could not figure out mains drainage.

    I mean, they didn't see the conquistadors coming did they?!
     
    Robertisaacs, Dec 15, 2012
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  3. Craig Payne

    Craig Payne Moderator

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    The Prime Minister of Australia has done her best to prepare the country:

     
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    Craig Payne, Dec 16, 2012
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  4. BEN-HUR

    BEN-HUR Well-Known Member

    Hmmm, they are fairly good reasons Rob. However, they did figure out chocolate - I suppose some things just have higher priorities than others ;).

    I wonder if it is the 21st December Central America time... anyway, 5 days & counting... or maybe 6 (for Australia).

    I would like to finish off some reading before then.
     
    BEN-HUR, Dec 16, 2012
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  5. davidh

    davidh Podiatry Arena Veteran

    Wasn't the prediction resurrected by a couple of books in the eighties.
    I believe they may have been, er, drug-fuelledf?

    Whatever - I'll be keeping an eye out for four dodgy geezers on horseback on Friday from about 6.00am onwards.............
     
    davidh, Dec 16, 2012
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  6. Paul Bowles

    Paul Bowles Well-Known Member

    I don't even know if its a prediction - I think its based off the fact the mayan calendar doesn't extend past that date. That's a pretty lame excuse to call the end of the world.... I'll be reading Podiatry Arena as the world burns!!!
     
    Paul Bowles, Dec 16, 2012
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  7. twirly

    twirly Well-Known Member

    I will die happy as all my BIG bills come out in January. Mwahaha.

    I will also keep a close eye on Facebook because as soon as anyone notices even as much as a rain drop I'll get the update. I feel quite confident an apocalypse will generate an instant update.

    Hopefully in time for a quick snifter & a return post of OMG!

    I hope if it does happen it starts with the very naughty people first.
     
    twirly, Dec 16, 2012
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  8. twirly

    twirly Well-Known Member

    A cunning plan methinks.....:santa2:
     

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    twirly, Dec 16, 2012
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  9. Paul Bowles

    Paul Bowles Well-Known Member

    Issue is if they were so smart as to predict the end of the world why couldnt they tell us the time????
     
    Paul Bowles, Dec 17, 2012
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  10. Mark Russell

    Mark Russell MVP

    Taking the day off and driving south to Sussex where I will find Tony Bliar, truss him up and roast him over a charcoal pit on a rotating spit until he turns crispy brown then serve him up with Jersey Royals and artichoke baked in butter, washed down with a bottle of 1961 Chateau Lafite. The best vintage for the occassion.

    Followed by an orgy with several dozen nymphs, naturally. Anyone care to join me?

    http://www.timeanddate.com/countdown/maya
     
    Mark Russell, Dec 17, 2012
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  11. Ian Linane

    Ian Linane Well-Known Member

    Hope you are not using this forum to advertise for Nymphs Mark;)
     
    Ian Linane, Dec 17, 2012
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  12. efuller

    efuller MVP

    B.Y.O.N's. or are you supplying? We are having poeple over for scrabble and beer.
     
    efuller, Dec 17, 2012
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  13. mike weber

    mike weber MVP

    flying to Australia with a 2.5 year old

    may as well be the end of the world :D
     
    mike weber, Dec 18, 2012
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  14. Mark Russell

    Mark Russell MVP

    Don't think there'll be a shortage - sounds as if you're planning the same! Begs the question - who would you like to spend the last few hours with if possible.....?
     
    Mark Russell, Dec 18, 2012
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  15. blinda

    blinda MVP

    Depends. D`you mean anyone? Or does it have to be someone from here?
     
    blinda, Dec 18, 2012
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  16. Mark Russell

    Mark Russell MVP

    Anyone you like. But you got to tell why....:santa2:
     
    Mark Russell, Dec 18, 2012
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  17. blinda

    blinda MVP

    Easy. From the Arena, it would have to be She That Twirls: relentless in her optimism.

    Will also finish reading `1001 Songs You Must Hear Before You Die`. Of course.
     
    blinda, Dec 18, 2012
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  18. twirly

    twirly Well-Known Member

    Awwww, reciprocated muchly XXXX :D :santa:

    As you are supplying the reading matter I shall be in charge of refreshment. I will seek out a few Sherpas quick smart. x ;)
     
    twirly, Dec 18, 2012
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  19. markjohconley

    markjohconley Well-Known Member

    From my calculations it's happened already! They forgot to include DAYLIGHT SAVINGs in their reckonings. None of this is happening................................
     
    markjohconley, Dec 19, 2012
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  20. J.R. Dobbs

    J.R. Dobbs Active Member

    You won't be saying that on X-day, July 5th 1998. Then we'll see the slack oozing in the streets. Can't wait.
     
    J.R. Dobbs, Dec 19, 2012
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  21. Paul Bowles

    Paul Bowles Well-Known Member

    You mean even when I'm dead I am having to put up with your posts!!!! This is hell!

    ;)
     
    Paul Bowles, Dec 19, 2012
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  22. admin

    admin Administrator Staff Member

    admin, Dec 19, 2012
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  23. Mark Russell

    Mark Russell MVP

    Mark Russell, Dec 19, 2012
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  24. blinda

    blinda MVP

    The last time THAT happened there was much guitar playing, blood, whisky, red wine and a national ban from Holiday Inn Express....
     
    blinda, Dec 19, 2012
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  25. twirly

    twirly Well-Known Member

    Was jolly good fun though ;)
     
    twirly, Dec 19, 2012
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  26. Kevin Kirby

    Kevin Kirby MVP

    If the end of the world comes before 8 AM on Friday, then I'll just have my staff reschedule my Friday patients into next week...:rolleyes:

    ...my real question is....when will people stop being so gullible to internet hoaxes??:confused:
     
    Kevin Kirby, Dec 19, 2012
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  27. Mark Russell

    Mark Russell MVP

    There's something reassuringly comforting with the English version of their own language at times. Who else would describe their participation at an orgy in such terms!
     
    Mark Russell, Dec 19, 2012
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  28. Connie D

    Connie D Member

    Y`all got the year upside down....it`ll happen in 2102. You`ll see.
     
    Connie D, Dec 19, 2012
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  29. Paul Bowles

    Paul Bowles Well-Known Member

    You may not be saying that in a day or so....... ;)
     
    Paul Bowles, Dec 19, 2012
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  30. Kevin Kirby

    Kevin Kirby MVP

    I'm not worried....if there is a planet coming to collide with the Earth then I'm sending my buddy Mighty Mouse to push the stray planet out of the way and save the Earth...and save my patient schedule....:rolleyes:
     
    Kevin Kirby, Dec 19, 2012
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  31. Paul Bowles

    Paul Bowles Well-Known Member

    I hope its something more interesting like a Zombie Apocolypse.....
     
    Paul Bowles, Dec 19, 2012
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  32. Kevin Kirby

    Kevin Kirby MVP

    ...then who you gonna call....Ghost Busters!....
     
    Kevin Kirby, Dec 19, 2012
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  33. markjohconley

    markjohconley Well-Known Member

    Love and respect brother. Do as I and many others have done, put me on your "ignore list', and a merry xmas, mark
     
    markjohconley, Dec 20, 2012
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  34. blinda

    blinda MVP

    I tried that (Putting myself on my ignore list, that is. Not you). Doesn`t work.
     
    blinda, Dec 20, 2012
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  35. Craig Payne

    Craig Payne Moderator

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    I haven't worked out which timezone this is supposed to happen first on Friday ... anyway, its only 30 minutes to go for me here until its Friday and I off to bed. In case no one is here in the morning, its been a pleasure knowing you all!
     
    Craig Payne, Dec 20, 2012
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  36. Mark Russell

    Mark Russell MVP

    The BBC are reporting:
    Well that's that then....
     

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    Mark Russell, Dec 20, 2012
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  37. Kevin Kirby

    Kevin Kirby MVP

    It's now 3 AM on Friday in Sydney, Australia.....has anyone down under noticed that the world has changed any?.....seen any planets smashing into Earth lately?....:rolleyes:
     
    Kevin Kirby, Dec 20, 2012
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  38. Craig Payne

    Craig Payne Moderator

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    Its Friday morning here and all is well on this front.

    Should I go to the gym?
     
    Craig Payne, Dec 20, 2012
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  39. markjohconley

    markjohconley Well-Known Member

    It's awfully quiet here.... Looks like you and me Craig! Next Bootcamp, just me in the audience, how does that make you feel? we could mull over great Wallaby triumphs at morning tea......
     
    markjohconley, Dec 20, 2012
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  40. Paul Bowles

    Paul Bowles Well-Known Member

    Paul Bowles, Dec 20, 2012
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