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2003-10-28 -Short Attention Span Theater-

SEVERE SOLAR ACTIVITY: The most powerful solar flare in 14 years, a remarkable X18-category explosion, erupted from sunspot 486 this morning at approximately 1110 UT. A strong solar radiation storm is in progress. The explosion hurled a coronal mass ejection almost directly toward Earth, which could trigger bright auroras when it arrives on Oct 29th or 30th.

Posted by mojo 2003-10-28 11:00:36 AM|| || Front Page|| [11131 views since 2007-05-07] Top

#1 They've just changed shifts on the ISS. Hope the new crew remembered to pack plenty of tinfoil...

Posted by Bulldog 2003-10-28 12:03:02 PM|| 2003-10-28 12:03:02 PM|| Front Page Top

#2 Didn't Bruce Willis do a movie about this sort of thing?

Posted by Fred 2003-10-28 12:48:06 PM|| 2003-10-28 12:48:06 PM|| Front Page Top

#3 Technically considerations:

1. If my head is covered by tinfoil, and somebody bombards me with microwave energy, will the foil start to spark causing my hair to catch on fire?
2. Wouldn't mu metal make a more protective skull cap and also look more stylish if worn with a rakish cant?
3. Can I use an unpopped bag of Orvil Redenbacker as an early warning system for cosmic rays?

Posted by Super Hose 2003-10-28 1:48:13 PM|| 2003-10-28 1:48:13 PM|| Front Page Top

#4 SH: If the popcorn in the bag pops without being put into a microwave oven, at least you don't have to worry about flossing the husks from your teeth...

Posted by snellenr 2003-10-28 1:53:49 PM|| 2003-10-28 1:53:49 PM|| Front Page Top

#5 SH it's no use trying to lock youself in a Faraday Cage.

Damn I hope to see the extraordinarily rare Aurora Redneckus Dixiecupi

Posted by Shipman 2003-10-28 2:04:21 PM|| 2003-10-28 2:04:21 PM|| Front Page Top

#6 Can't....type.....mmmmmmelting....

Posted by tu3031 2003-10-28 4:32:37 PM|| 2003-10-28 4:32:37 PM|| Front Page Top

#7 SH, I ginned up a FAQ that I hope helps...

1. If my head is covered by tinfoil, and somebody bombards me with microwave energy, will the foil start to spark causing my hair to catch on fire?
A: A tinfoil hat with a built-in vent is the solution for this eventuality

2. Wouldn't mu metal make a more protective skull cap and also look more stylish if worn with a rakish cant?
A: This is a pricey solution and appropriate to a hipper urban milieu only.

3. Can I use an unpopped bag of Orvil Redenbacker as an early warning system for cosmic rays?
A: Yes. And it tastes great, too.

Posted by Carl in N.H. 2003-10-28 6:41:56 PM|| 2003-10-28 6:41:56 PM|| Front Page Top

#8 Carl,
I have cut a vent in my chapeau. You saved me from installing a halon system and endangering the enviroment.

Posted by Super Hose 2003-10-28 7:13:39 PM|| 2003-10-28 7:13:39 PM|| Front Page Top

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