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Recent Solar Flare Could Disrupt Communications
w98 writes "CNN has reported that the 4th largest solar flare in the last 15 years may disrupt communications. "Significant solar eruptions are possible in the coming days and there could be disruptions in spacecraft operations, electric power systems, high frequency communications and low-frequency navigation systems," says the article."
This ought to provide a good excuse for various network problems for a few weeks.... ^_^
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from the looks of the picture on CNN's site, we're well and truly screwed.
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It's obvious to the most casual observer that the solar flare is caused by global warming, which in turn, is caused by the Bush administration.
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Power outage? Communication disruption? On CNN?
Hey, I'm surprised they haven't used the T word yet =)
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Damn that global warming! Now it's screwing up the sun!
Now they have an excuse to screw up even more.
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At least while we're standing on our roofs yelling into our cellphones, "Can you hear me now?", we can be enjoying the spectacular aurora borealis.
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The looters?
isnt this how the fantastic four were made? people hanging out in space and WHOOPS! SOLAR FLARE IN YOUR FACE! now you are made of rock.
In related news, oil jumped $5.50 a barrel today on speculation that the disruption to cell phones, caused by the flairs, would prevent people from checking GasBuddy.com as they drive around town looking for who has the cheapest gas. Congress is expected to wave its arms in helpless frustration, shouting out "Oh, look, An Eagle!"
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This story is a dupe. I'm pretty sure I've seen it at least 3 times in the last 15 years. Besides if you watch Southpark you would know that global WARMING couldn't possibly bring on an ICE age.
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With all the pollutants that are being pumped maliciously into the skies eventually float up to the Sun. As the sun orbits around the earth it scrapes through this layer of filth and causes damage to it. This damage will eventually erupt into a solar flare. This is the primary cause of global warming.
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Mayor: What do you mean, "biblical"?
Ray: What he means is Old Testament, Mr. Mayor, real wrath-of-God type stuff.
Venkman: Exactly.
Ray: Fire and brimstone coming down from the skies. Rivers and seas boiling.
Egon: Forty years of darkness. Earthquakes, volcanoes...
Winston: The dead rising from the grave.
Venkman: Human sacrifice, dogs and cats living together - mass hysteria!
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Sorry dude, they are only visible from Earth
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