"The Ancient Mayan calendar speaks of 12-12-2012 as the end of times as we know it, and the beginning of a new cycle of evolution for planet earth, humanity and the cosmos."So that means today (or maybe 21st December, depending on which way round some people interpret the numbers) is officially (if you're a Mayan, that is) the End of the World!
We've been there before, of course. Knowing the tabloids' joy at using this kind of story to fill their pages, I am sure we will again.
Here's Miss Skeeter Davis (again) to cheer us up as we hurtle into oblivion...
I've started on the gin just in case :-)
