I just thought it be kinda of interesting to note that a group of sunspots have released an M2 class flare which should make some things difficult satellite wise.

 

http://www.spaceweather.com/

 

Note the planetary Kp index. Currently a 5

better not do anything to my directtv

from what i've been reading this is just the beginning,according to many sources(which i don't have time to find for you all) the sun is suppose to be undergoing a huge change some sort of super sunstorm,that's kinda like a clean out cycle.And it will be tossing plenty of sunspot and radiation towards the earth and even switch polarity.i guess well see.

Yup they are actually talking about that this is the beginning of Solar Cycle 24. Also the with the current storm the earth's magnetic field is now a 6 south. So you should be able to see auroras pretty far south to around VA if i'm correct. Of course any of this information is only good for about 15min then it changes as new data comes in.

 

http://science.nasa.gov/headlines/y2008/10jan_solarcycle24.htm

gotta love science

pretty damn interesting though.

Spock: "Captain. Sensors detected a magnetic storm heading in our direction. It would be logical if we raise shields."

Kirk: "Scotty, full power to the shields!"

...

Bones: "Damn it, Jim! I'm a doctor, not a shield generator!"

Captain

 

I recommend you limit your dependency on communicator device cell phone for now

I have cable, hopefully i'm scott free