Friday, December 21, 2012
Where better to party away the end of the Mayan calendar than Maya Cafe in Maplewood?
Do you think something big is in store for Dec. 21, 2012? So do several local businesses, which have scheduled 'end of the world' events to coincide with the turning of the Mayan calendar this Friday If you are really worried the world will end Friday, check out what NASA has to say about the Mayan predictions, planetary alignment and more. Maya Cafe Maya Cafe owner Gene Coon doesn't claim to have an inside scoop on the day, but he is happy that the Mayans conveniently constructed their calendar with him in mind. He's planning big specials for what may be the last day of our existence! If we're still here on Saturday, come to the Maya for a I Survived the End of the World party! Mile 277 If you're in a more celebratory mood, head to Mile …
Wednesday, December 19, 2012
See what NASA scientists have to say about the predictions for 12/21/12.
Dec. 21 will be the winter solstice, but if you're expecting any other big events that day—like, oh, say, the end of the world?—the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) says don't hold your breath. NASA responded to warnings that the world will end with this Q&A, but the bottom line is this: See you on Dec. 22. Here's what scientists had to say on NASA's Beyond 2012 Q&A page.: Q: Are there any threats to the Earth in 2012? Many Internet websites say the world will end in December 2012. A: The world will not end in 2012. Our planet has been getting along just fine for more than 4 billion years, and credible scientists worldwide know of no threat associated with 2012. Q: What is the origin of the prediction that the world …
Monday, December 17, 2012
The Mayans may or may not have predicted the apocalypse will occur on Dec. 21, just a few days from now. Do you buy it? If so, we have a suggestion on a great place to spend that last day on earth.
Apparently, there's an apocalypse coming. Seriously, though, even NASA is getting in on the action. The agency created a page on its website devoted to debunking the Mayan apocalypse idea—not least because the Mayans never predicted any such thing. The date is simply the end of one time period that simply starts over. “Our planet has been getting along just fine for more than 4 billion years, and credible scientists worldwide know of no threat associated with 2012,” NASA wrote. There have been several predictions of the end of the world, including the May 21, 2011 biblical prediction by then 89-year-old old "minister" Howard Camping. But many people, including Northfield clergy, believe that a judgment day is coming, but no one can predict…
Suzie Jana ward
2:40 pm on Friday, December 21, 2012
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