Here's what scholars and scientists are saying about the Dec. 21, 2012, Doomsday prophesies, the end of the Mayan calendar and their potential impact.
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Thursday, December 20, 2012
Don’t make any rash decisions: Experts say 12/21/12 is going to be just another typical winter solstice. Killer solar flares aren’t expected. Another planet isn’t on a collision course with ours. And, despite the plans for "end of days" parties, the Mayan “long count calendar” ending on this date has no real significance, unless you're Mayan. This probably isn't a surprise to the good people of Somerville, who are, generally speaking, a rational and well informed group of people. Still, you might be wondering, what's all the fuss about? What's All the Fuss About? There are a number of theories and predictions that call for earth’s demise on Dec. 21, 2012. They include: What are the Experts Saying? The intrigue created by multiple end-of-…
To celebrate the end of the Mayan calendar, the Davis Square Mexican restaurant will throw an "end of times" party.
If the world makes it to Dec. 22, partygoers at The Painted Burro will celebrate with a toast. If the world ends on Dec. 21, as some think it will because it represents the end of the current Mayan calendar and the beginning of a new one, at least they will have spent their last moments on earth with a cocktail, some good food and a round of Mexican bingo. There will also be what is, perhaps, a good test for true believers: a confession box where guests can write their sins on a piece of paper in order to seek exoneration before the world ends. Those who really think the end of the world is nigh might confess, "For the last year and a half I've been sleeping with my husband's brother. Also, I tortured the neighbor's cat one Tuesday night …
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Joe Lynch
2:23 pm on Thursday, December 20, 2012
Kinda hoping, been holding off on doing the Christmas shopping till I see if I really need to. more ›