Since I can remember I’ve had recurring dreams about the “Dying Day”. As soon as I could talk I would give detail descriptions about my nightly escapades in this hellish scene to my worried Mum who no doubt wondered if she had given birth the reincarnation of Nostradamus or even possibly the Anti-Christ. These apocalyptic dreams would come and go in bouts throughout my childhood leaving me a bit obsessed with the Cold War and post-apocalyptic sci-fi themes. This could also explain why I became so enthralled in the thrashing guitars and doom-mongering lyrics of Megadeth but this post isn’t about psycho-analysing my childhood it’s actually my argument as to why we should still be wary of nuclear war. Continue reading “Thermonuclear Apocalypse ~ or ~ Why we’re not out of the radioactive water yet”
Tag: Culture
Black Boy on the Corner
Twenty-six years ago today (4th January 1986) Phil Lynott cast aside his earthly shackles and took his place among the great and the good on the Otherside, he was 36. Continue reading “Black Boy on the Corner”
Alternative Christmas Songs
As I mentioned in my post “Christmas Cash Cow” I’ve been searching for some alternative songs to play this Christmas instead of the usual over played radio hits. Here’s some of the best: Continue reading “Alternative Christmas Songs”
Christmas Cash Cow ~ or ~ write a Christmas song and be set for life
The cash register ‘ka-ching’ at the start of Wizards “I Wish it could be Christmas Everyday” signalled that Roy Wood knew he was onto something that would ensure he always received a Christmas bonus. It’s something that’s become a modern myth; get a Christmas hit or a Christmas number one single (even if it has nothing to do with Christmas) and you’ll be set for life. It sure seems that if you’re lucky enough to land a catchy Christmas tune then you’ll never have another frugal Christmas again. But of course this is far from the truth. First of all I’ll address the obvious flaw in that model, the Christmas Number One single. Continue reading “Christmas Cash Cow ~ or ~ write a Christmas song and be set for life”
It’s Physics Jim But Not As We Know It? ~ or ~ the Higgs Boson as a layman understands it
Well there was a spectacular misfire today as all the hype surrounding the announcement by CERN, expected by many to offer clear evidence of the discovery of the Higgs Boson ended up being a bit of a damp fuse. But why all the fuss and what is the Higgs Boson anyway? Continue reading “It’s Physics Jim But Not As We Know It? ~ or ~ the Higgs Boson as a layman understands it”
Missing: Higgs Boson aka The God Particle
Later on today scientists at CERN will make an announcement that could confirm that we are on course with our understanding of the Universe or blow our current models out of the water. Continue reading “Missing: Higgs Boson aka The God Particle”
Dazzle ☆ Яebel 