A comedic version of what can happen to a microchip when fried by static electricity or heat. If you wonder why we get so alarmist about solar flares then just imagine this little chip in a satellite trying to relay sensitive information globally, much less normal communications like TV or phone. We are entering the heights of an overdue sunspot activity cycle. Expect that intermittent weirdness to be the norm for all you button pushers out there for the next few years.
@lloydhofer Lloyd I'll send you a facebook link to a recent discussion about solar flares. Solar flares occurr on a regular 11-year cycle and aren't as dangerous as you think. We get hit by them every day. The worst solar flare in recorded history hit a few years ago and 99.999999999% of the people didn't notice, did virtually no damage. Our satellites are protected with sleep modes. Solar flares have virtually no effect if something is shutoff or asleep. Don't be afraid.
@yvettegr I will check out the link Yvette. I'm not afraid. Intermittent weirdness line was a bit too vague. Little chance of any permanent damage thanks to our new solar flare observing satellite. It gives us warning in time enough to control orbiters and the ISS. GPS might be the most noticeable to the general public with fewer satellites available for each device to connect to. Look for enhanced Aurora sighted farther South than normal. Peak activity in 2013.
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IronicallyVague 8 months ago
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IronicallyVague 8 months ago
to walk or not not to walk, walk or not walk walk or stop WALK OR NO WALK WALK/STOP WALK WALK WALK WAALLK!! NO! *BRAIN IMPLODES*
The1stPoster 9 months ago
@The1stPoster The Hamlet of walk/don't walk signs.
yvettegr 9 months ago
haha that's funny shit right there. Hope the green and red lights weren't as schizo Ha!
davidholmes282 1 year ago
A comedic version of what can happen to a microchip when fried by static electricity or heat. If you wonder why we get so alarmist about solar flares then just imagine this little chip in a satellite trying to relay sensitive information globally, much less normal communications like TV or phone. We are entering the heights of an overdue sunspot activity cycle. Expect that intermittent weirdness to be the norm for all you button pushers out there for the next few years.
lloydhofer 1 year ago
@lloydhofer Lloyd I'll send you a facebook link to a recent discussion about solar flares. Solar flares occurr on a regular 11-year cycle and aren't as dangerous as you think. We get hit by them every day. The worst solar flare in recorded history hit a few years ago and 99.999999999% of the people didn't notice, did virtually no damage. Our satellites are protected with sleep modes. Solar flares have virtually no effect if something is shutoff or asleep. Don't be afraid.
yvettegr 1 year ago
@yvettegr I will check out the link Yvette. I'm not afraid. Intermittent weirdness line was a bit too vague. Little chance of any permanent damage thanks to our new solar flare observing satellite. It gives us warning in time enough to control orbiters and the ISS. GPS might be the most noticeable to the general public with fewer satellites available for each device to connect to. Look for enhanced Aurora sighted farther South than normal. Peak activity in 2013.
lloydhofer 1 year ago
What do you do when u see tht?
whiteskull2112 1 year ago
@whiteskull2112 When I see that I park my car, get out, and set up my video camera on a tripod and start videoing.
yvettegr 1 year ago 2
@yvettegr but what if your just a pedestrian?
whiteskull2112 1 year ago
@whiteskull2112
Look for a boy scout to help you across? OR Look both ways, all clear, run like mad!
lloydhofer 1 year ago 4
@lloydhofer lol well done.
whiteskull2112 1 year ago
@whiteskull2112 LOL Look both ways is always good advice, even for working traffic signs. Run like mad is even better advice.
yvettegr 1 year ago
id be kinda scared to see this
outbeasted 1 year ago
haha dang i want one.
jakeman552 1 year ago