The world's biggest atom-smasher could be jinxed by a future force to protect the world, scientists say / AP

In a bizarre sci-fi theory, Danish physicist Dr Holger Bech Nielsen and Dr Masao Ninomiya from Japan claim the LHC startup has been delayed due to nature trying to prevent it from finding the elusive Higgs boson, or "God particle".

Last year, Professor Brian Cox of Manchester University told the UK Telegraph that LHC scientists had received threatening emails and phone calls demanding that the experiment be halted.

But Prof Cox, ex-keyboardist for 1990's pop group D:REAM, dismissed the hysteria in rock-star style.

"Anyone who thinks the LHC will destroy the world is a tw--," he said.

The LHC is set to start up again next month.

Now was it the Mayan calendar that when converted ended in 2012? Of course we all should know that 2012 will see the end of our known world and time. And of course, this would be the ideal time for the LHC to be successful in its attempts to recreate the conditions that created the "God Particle".

Do I believe? Oh why the hell not. If nothing else, 'doomsdayers' and other such kooks get their moment so I figure, lets join in the fun!

Do I really think the LHC will cause a black hole and suck the living daylights (literally) from our dimension? Sure, why not, I am yet to hear why it wouldn't! Not really. Its just one sciencey-dude (oh I have a PHD and played keyboards in D:Ream! So you should believe me!) saying "no, nooo, nothing to worry about, don't be a twat about it..." (I am paraphrasing here!)...and other sciencey-dudes with equal qualification it seems warning of armageddon!

So do you believe? Bring it on CERN, get that big hadron wheel spinning, it can only be a better show than the Perth Wheel, the London Eye and all those other silly wheels that have popped up all over the place!

Its a sign you know?! It is, truly...now worship the wheel and hold on to your seats we're in for a bumpy ride!

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p.s. I am NOT a God Particle...but secretly, I wish I was ;)

HOLLY Wood, veteran social writer with The Sunday Times, died this morning after a long battle with cancer.

The much-loved social scene writer was 68.

Affectionately known in the industry as "Holly'', the popular columnist with The Sunday Times was well known and respected in Perth's fashion, charity and social world.

Holly will be remembered as much for his work with Perth charities, as his contribution to the media.

A private man who partied with the stars

Holly partied with millionaires and superstars but he was an intensely private person who would not let any one over the front doorstep of his humble flat in North Perth which was decorated in Royal Family memorabilia, writes STM colleague Gail Williams.

He knew he was gay from an early age but tried to fight against it, which led to his short lasting marriage.

He moved to Perth in the late 70s and ran a restaurant, Feathers, which attracted hordes of followers for his colourful MC-ing.

He quickly became a high profile character in Perth’s gay scene. He assumed the name Holly after Holly Go Lightly, the lead Audrey Hepburn character in his favourite film

He was a shining example of work ethic to his colleagues -- he was always positive in the way he approached his illness and had never taken a sick day before he got cancer.

He chose to die in his own way, living each day until the very end

His colleagues will miss his familiar flamboyant entry into the office: “Did you miss me?”

Yes Holly.

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R.I.P. Holly. And thank you for the cocktails back in 1989 and 1990 at the numerous parties around Perth. The full obituary is available from the above link care of Perthnow (www.news.com.au/Perthnow/)

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Magda Szubanski in Good News Week attack on cyclists

By Daniel Hoy and Siobhan Duck - Herald Sun (October 02, 2009 12:01am)

Magda Szubanski said drivers should open their doors to hit cyclists / Channel Ten

COMEDIAN Magda Szubanski has been forced to apologise for a scathing attack on cyclists, where she encouraged drivers to knock them over with their car doors.

Appearing on Channel Ten's Good News Week, Szubanski accused cyclists of using Melbourne's Beach Rd as their personal gym before adding drivers should "just open the door, just open the door, take that", the Herald Sun reports.

"I don't care if you're cycling to commute, but if you're doing it for exercise, a four lane highway is not your gym," she screeched.

"Perhaps I could take my car and drive around your backyard."

Comedian Julia Morris joined the rant, exclaiming people should "just drive and take them out".

I am sorry too. But! I think people need to get over themselves a little. Comedy - even if you may not find it particularly humorous is just that, its comedy. Whether or not Szubanski actually, truly, feels this way - it was a joke. A Joke people.

The fact that I would probably think these very thoughts is another matter.

I am, once again, disappointed. Let's just turn this nation into a sack of ol' boring-farts and forget about our culture of humour and comedic-observation that has served our entertainment industry for so long.

Hello! Is this Australia?? I think I may have woken up in some sorry-assed-backward-sanitised world....yet again!

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Britain's Prince William is seen through a laboratory window extracting DNA from a mosquito during a visit to officially open the Darwin Centre, at the Natural History Museum in central London / Reuters

PRINCE William says he wants to be more than a royal "ornament" by being proactive in his charity work.

The second in line to the throne has told the BBC in a rare interview how he and younger brother Harry have been inspired by their parents and the Queen to become involved with various charities.

William said while he was "not in their league" and still "warming up", he felt he could make more of a difference by becoming involved with charities, compared with just attending opening ceremonies.

"There's a time and a place for being an ornament, as such," he said.

"Or you know, shaking hands and being at an engagement and showing support in that way.

Hey Willy, get ya gear off and back on the mantle! Sheesh! Hate it when my ornaments escape! ;)

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SCIENTISTS are developing a cream that promises to act faster than Viagra - and without the side effects.

PerthNow reports the lotion is said to produce almost instant results, unlike anti-impotence tablets which can take 30 minutes to an hour before taking effect.

...perhaps its the rubbing? You can by KY now and I bet its a lot cheaper! ;)

*Joking*

Its good to see more scientific developments to help the poor blokes who can't get it up for whatever reason. Keep it up Science people! Oops, pardon the pun!

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Orange haze blankets Sydney as city,
NSW shrouded by dust

• Dust blankets Sydney, parts of NSW
• Residents wake to orange haze

RESIDENTS of Sydney and parts of New South Wales have awoken to scenes likened to "armageddon", with limited visibility and orange skies.

And an amazing site for Sydney-siders this morning. Being the Spring Equinox makes it all that bit more "apocalyptical" ;)

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PROMISES that special chemicals could duplicate money have allegedly duped three Victorian businesses.

Police said the businesses gave about $160,000 in cash to two men in the belief their money would double when soaked in chemicals, the Stonnington Leader reported.

A supermarket receipt, uncovered during investigations, has since revealed the chemical formula as bleach, baby powder and hair spray.

Police said the two men would conduct the "procedure" out of sight each time, transfer the money into their possession, then wrap up worthless pap er in aluminium foil or another non-see-through casing.

Detective Sgt Andrew Healey said the business owners were told to leave the wrapped package for 24 hours while the chemical worked.

All I can say is...you dick heads! Seriously! WTF!

Yes, people really can be dumb sometimes. Next time just send me the cash instead - at least you know it will go to a good home and you won't feel quite so embarrassed!

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Tracey Spicer

The Daily Telegraph

September 21, 2009 07:00am

Naomi's drawing shows her father watching as she is raped.

A PAEDOPHILE lives in Sydney's East Ryde*. He doesn't have a facial tic or a stutter. He doesn't look like the sex offender from central casting. And his name is not Dennis Ferguson.

He is one of tens of thousands of paedophiles, living in the suburbs, who don't walk around with big signs on their foreheads.

In about 90 per cent of child sex abuse cases, the perpetrator is a family member or friend, not some rock spider who abducts kids in the street.

"Offenders look like everybody else," Carol Ronken from Bravehearts, a support group for child sex victims, said.

"We need to be vigilant within our own four walls."

Six year old Naomi*, who drew the picture, left, is among the one-in-five Australian children who have been molested.

There's no way of sugar-coating this.

Firstly, this is not a happy story. It is quite a disturbing and sad story. I don't want to trivialise this in any way whatsoever. I feel for the child and her mother. The systems clearly fail another victim, as so often happens.

It reads true; and sadly, begins to sound a familiar story.

But frankly, and honestly, this poor child is a victim of a criminal, and, honestly...Senator Conroy...are you truly under the impression that you are going to stop this sort of thing happening in future?

Get a life and get real. System Fail! Yet again!

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