First, let me whish my good friend Charlie a very happy birthday. Although at time of writing, Miss Jones will probably be teaching, I really hope she has a good day and gets lots of cool presents. I attended her party two weeks ago, which was a blast, although, knowing the joneses, there will be much frivolity in Chester tonight. Have a good one guys!

Mind you, today is also momentous for science. They turn the large hadron colider on today. Apparently, thwacking two protons together at very high speeds will recreate conditions shortly after the big bang. Err, I’m no physicist but has it not occurred to these people that they might create a universe which will expand to destroy our own. The clue is in the title ‘big bang’ as in kaboom. If you ask me it’s a very bad idea. Mind you, they could equally discover how gravity works, the warp drive, or a new way to make apple sauce, which would be much better if you ask me.

Whatever happens, its exciting, but not quite as exciting as birthday parties.