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Sat 03 Mar 2007The end is nigh. No, reallyPresentTense:We're doomed. You probably know this already, given that the headlines are far from coy on the matter. Only a few weeks ago one Sunday newspaper carried the front-page promise of "Apocalypse soon!", writes Shane Hegarty.Just hang in there. The end really is nigh. And here's a free CD to keep you entertained in the meantime.