We have 5 minutes to live

[spurschick]

World has 5 minutes on Doomsday Clock
WASHINGTON, Jan. 17 (UPI) -- The hands of the world's Doomsday Clock were moved by global scientists Wednesday 2 minutes ahead to just 5 minutes from the end of civilization.

The clock has been located at the University of Chicago since 1947 and is a gauge of how close humanity is to annihilating itself with nuclear weapons. Since 2002 the clock has been set at 7 minutes to midnight, but the board of the Bulletin of Atomic scientists said two major sources of catastrophe had expanded.

In a statement, the scientists cited "the perils of 27,000 nuclear weapons, 2,000 of them ready to launch within minutes," and for the first time, the effects of global warming.

"We stand at the brink of a Second Nuclear Age," the statement said. "Not since the first atomic bombs were dropped on Hiroshima and Nagasaki has the world faced such perilous choices."

"The dangers posed by climate change are nearly as dire as those posed by nuclear weapons," the report continued. "Over the next three to four decades climate change could cause irremediable harm to the habitats upon which human societies depend for survival."

The clock had been adjusted only 17 times prior to Wednesday.

http://www.upi.com/NewsTrack/view.ph...7-110523-8615r

[MannyIsGod]

WTF, they're using it for global warming purposes now too? Thats weak.

[PM5K]

I so had something to say until I actually read the thread...

[Johnny_Blaze_47]

World has 5 minutes on Doomsday Clock
WASHINGTON, Jan. 17 (UPI) -- The hands of the world's Doomsday Clock were moved by global scientists Wednesday 2 minutes ahead to just 5 minutes from the end of civilization.

The clock has been located at the University of Chicago since 1947 and is a gauge of how close humanity is to annihilating itself with nuclear weapons. Since 2002 the clock has been set at 7 minutes to midnight, but the board of the Bulletin of Atomic scientists said two major sources of catastrophe had expanded.

In a statement, the scientists cited "the perils of 27,000 nuclear weapons, 2,000 of them ready to launch within minutes," and for the first time, the effects of global warming.

"We stand at the brink of a Second Nuclear Age," the statement said. "Not since the first atomic bombs were dropped on Hiroshima and Nagasaki has the world faced such perilous choices."

"The dangers posed by climate change are nearly as dire as those posed by nuclear weapons," the report continued. "Over the next three to four decades climate change could cause irremediable harm to the habitats upon which human societies depend for survival."

The clock had been adjusted only 17 times prior to Wednesday.

http://www.upi.com/NewsTrack/view.ph...7-110523-8615r

So...how you doin?

[spurs_fan_in_exile]

I saw this thread le and I'm afraid I acted a little irrationally. After finally actually reading the article I think I need to go find a mop and apologize to my boss for what I just did to his desk.

[ShoogarBear]

So...how you doin?

Smoove.

[PakiDan]

Well.... we're just running out of time, aren't we Spurschick?? I only need two of those remaining 5 minutes.

World has 5 minutes on Doomsday Clock
WASHINGTON, Jan. 17 (UPI) -- The hands of the world's Doomsday Clock were moved by global scientists Wednesday 2 minutes ahead to just 5 minutes from the end of civilization.

The clock has been located at the University of Chicago since 1947 and is a gauge of how close humanity is to annihilating itself with nuclear weapons. Since 2002 the clock has been set at 7 minutes to midnight, but the board of the Bulletin of Atomic scientists said two major sources of catastrophe had expanded.

In a statement, the scientists cited "the perils of 27,000 nuclear weapons, 2,000 of them ready to launch within minutes," and for the first time, the effects of global warming.

"We stand at the brink of a Second Nuclear Age," the statement said. "Not since the first atomic bombs were dropped on Hiroshima and Nagasaki has the world faced such perilous choices."

"The dangers posed by climate change are nearly as dire as those posed by nuclear weapons," the report continued. "Over the next three to four decades climate change could cause irremediable harm to the habitats upon which human societies depend for survival."

The clock had been adjusted only 17 times prior to Wednesday.

http://www.upi.com/NewsTrack/view.ph...7-110523-8615r

[Johnny_Blaze_47]

Well.... we're just running out of time, aren't we Spurschick?? I only need two of those remaining 5 minutes.

You know, there's something to be said for subtlety.

[spurschick]

Well, I'm going to brave the elements and the icy roads and go to the game. So, if I really do die, it's nice to know I'll be mourned.

[Johnny_Blaze_47]

Well, I'm going to brave the elements and the icy roads and go to the game. So, if I really do die, it's nice to know I'll be mourned.

You know, I made a deal for Manny's TV...this could be a good racket.

Go, go out onto the streets of San Antonio!

[Fillmoe]

yo if I had twenty four hours to kick the bucket, it
I'd probably eat some fried chicken and drink a Nantucket
Then go get a jar from Branson
And make sure I leave my mother the money to take care of grandson
Load the three power, hop in the Eddie Bauer
And go give all six to that papi that sold me flour
Get a fresh baldy, make a few calls
Shop at the mall, shoot a lil' ball
Have all of my es on one telly at the same time
Spread it out on different floors
And I'm gon' play lotto, for what?
Even though I ain't gon' be here tomorrow, so what

[ShoogarBear]

You know, there's something to be said for subtlety.

Not with five minutes left.