#5.Recreating the Big Bang
Scientists are kind of pissed that they weren't around when the Big Bang happened. Here we had an event that holds all of the secrets to reality, and we missed it because we were lazy enough not to evolve for another 13 billion years.
The solution, science says, is to make it happen again. They assure us that they can stage a new Big Bang if they smash some protons together really, really fucking hard. In fact, they can make a million of them per second, which is 999,999 more than God managed.
What Could Possibly Go Wrong?
Well, first imagine an apocalyptic nuclear holocaust. Multiply that by about one hundred and twenty thousand billion, and then multiply that by around the neighborhood of infinity. That equals around one eighth of the magnitude of the Big Bang. Nevertheless, scientists are pretty sure they can contain their Big Bang in an erlenmeyer flask, just so long as they remember to cork it.
So, Basically It's Like...
Imagine you have a huge tanker truck parked outside a children's hospital. You don't know what's inside it, but you're fairly confident that it's either a cure for cancer, or 20,000 gallons of explosive nitroglycerin. To find out which, you have to shoot at it with an AK-47.
How Long Have We Got?
Meet the Large Hadron Collider.
This is not only the largest particle accelerator ever built, it's the largest anything ever built. Originally set to come online in 2005, then delayed until September 2008, the LHC will fire very small objects around its 17-mile circumference at close to the speed of light, before smashing the shit out of them and watching what comes out.
The problem, of course, is that even the eggheads don't really know what's going to happen, which is sort of why they're doing it in the first place. That's also why a lawsuit was filed to put a stop to it. Scientists on the LHC project insist there is no danger, and predict that the resulting observations could revolutionize science and send us into a golden age of knowledge, in the event that we actually survive.
Risk Level: 3
Experts assure us that based on everything we know about science, the chances of doom are fairly slim. Experts also say LHC will change everything we know about science. So there is a certain chance that one of the brand new things they learn about the LHC is that the LHC has the ability turn the entire planet into a fine cloud of particles.
Find the full aritcle at http://www.cracked.com/article_16583_5-scientific-experiments-most-likely-end-world.html
Wednesday, August 27, 2008
Monday, August 25, 2008
Things I Recommend
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Philosophy product ( a brand i LOVE) called The Microdelivery Exfoliating Wash. Looooove this stuff. For those of you with sensitive skin, this has absolutely no scent. It feels just every so slightly gritty on your fingers and face, and I have to say right away I couldn't tell a difference. The next day, however, I put on moisturizer and no makeup and everytime I caught a glimpse of myself in a mirror I would think "Why does my face look so good" ( and trust me, this is not a thought I think often). I finally realized that it just had a glow about it and the only logical answer was the Philosophy sample I had been given. Luckily, each sample contains enough product for 2 uses, and I have another left. It only runs about $25, but if that's just a bit much for you to commit to, run to Sephora and ask for a sample or two. If I've already won you over, then purchase it hereAnother Movie Musing.....
Trailers could quite possibly be the best part of movie time. Last night before Step Brothers there was a trailer for He's Just Not That Into You (um, done and done. Way to go movie marketers, I will be there!) and also the new Oliver Stone film W.
Now, anyone who knows me probably knows that I'm not a Bush supporter. It's very likely that he'll go down in history as one of the worst Presidents we've ever had. But I also think that this movie miiiight be a pinch inappropriate for the time. Don't misunderstand me, I'm not saying that this movie shouldn't have been made and should never be released. I just think that maybe we should have a little respect for the office of the Presidency and AT LEAST wait until there is a new president in office to release this film ( essentially push the release back 3-4 months. Release date is vague right now, it just says "Coming This Fall").
It almost feels like when the movies were made about 9/11 and people were saying "Too soon"......our country is in such a divded state right now, it feels like this movie will do nothing to help that. It looks as though it will be a really good movie, I just feel uneasy about the timing.
One of the greatest things about being an American is having the right to free speech and being able to openly criticize our government without fear of repercussion, but if WE do not offer Respect to the office (hear me correctly, not necessarily the person, but at least the office), then how can we expect any other country to respect us as a country?
Thoughts?
Now, anyone who knows me probably knows that I'm not a Bush supporter. It's very likely that he'll go down in history as one of the worst Presidents we've ever had. But I also think that this movie miiiight be a pinch inappropriate for the time. Don't misunderstand me, I'm not saying that this movie shouldn't have been made and should never be released. I just think that maybe we should have a little respect for the office of the Presidency and AT LEAST wait until there is a new president in office to release this film ( essentially push the release back 3-4 months. Release date is vague right now, it just says "Coming This Fall").
It almost feels like when the movies were made about 9/11 and people were saying "Too soon"......our country is in such a divded state right now, it feels like this movie will do nothing to help that. It looks as though it will be a really good movie, I just feel uneasy about the timing.
One of the greatest things about being an American is having the right to free speech and being able to openly criticize our government without fear of repercussion, but if WE do not offer Respect to the office (hear me correctly, not necessarily the person, but at least the office), then how can we expect any other country to respect us as a country?
Thoughts?
Step Brothers
It was so rainy and dreary here yesterday that I just had to go see a movie. I haven't been to the "theater daaahling" in quite sometime (not since the Dark Knight- Evan come home!) so my list of movies I've been wanting to see had kind of stacked up.It was a toss up about which one to see, but we settled on Step Brothers- one we all had heard was pretty great.
Well.......the movie is really great in the beginning. I laughed a lot for maybe the first half. But then it just kind of seemed that they ran out of material. I'm not one to really be offended by crude language or jokes, but when you're relying on the "f" word to get a laugh, it gets pretty old pretty quick. Gimme a funny joke with a wordy dird in it and I'm all about it, but give me just a "fuck" and expect me to laugh? Not worth my $8.
It got kiiiiinda funny again at the end, but not enough to make me think that they hadn't completely lost their focus.
Overall, a pretty funny film, but one that you could definitely save your money on and rent. I give it a B-. See the trailer below.
Sunday, August 24, 2008
Dogs
I love dogs. I love dogs not just for their cuteness and cuddliness, but because they are loyal. Sometimes loyal to a fault. But a dog will pretty much never leave you (unless you give it away- sorry Wally).
Unfortunately, people are not the same- which is ironic if you think about it because humans that lack these qualities are often called "dogs" themselves. People for the most part just can't be trusted. Some are fortunate to have in their lives a whole army of loving and supportive people who would be there for them at a moments notice. Others are lucky to only have one or two.
It is for that reason that it is hard for some to open up, to trust other people outside of their very small circle. But sometimes it happens. Sometimes people prove themselves to be exactly what you need in your life, and they proclaim that they can fill a void.
So it pretty much sucks when it turns out that none of that was true.
So for those of you in my life that aren't loyal and won't have my back when I need you to- stay out of my small circle. Because you know what? I'd have yours when you need me to. I would have had yours. Stay out of my small circle. I don't need anyone else in my life who will hurt me.
Unfortunately, people are not the same- which is ironic if you think about it because humans that lack these qualities are often called "dogs" themselves. People for the most part just can't be trusted. Some are fortunate to have in their lives a whole army of loving and supportive people who would be there for them at a moments notice. Others are lucky to only have one or two.
It is for that reason that it is hard for some to open up, to trust other people outside of their very small circle. But sometimes it happens. Sometimes people prove themselves to be exactly what you need in your life, and they proclaim that they can fill a void.
So it pretty much sucks when it turns out that none of that was true.
So for those of you in my life that aren't loyal and won't have my back when I need you to- stay out of my small circle. Because you know what? I'd have yours when you need me to. I would have had yours. Stay out of my small circle. I don't need anyone else in my life who will hurt me.
Friday, August 22, 2008
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