That is the chance in the next 10 years of another Carrington Event-like  solar storm which could cause a massive communication and poser infrastructure outage…….Like for months or years.

The chances  are one in eight. that is, 12%, that we will encounter a CME that will disrupt out current infrastructure, power, and internet and telephone communications, as well as likely damage out satellites used for same…plus GPS. (Imagine all the yuppies driving around aimlessly in their BMWs and Lexii…)

How will this affect you? Maybe not at all. But I’d plan for a loss of AC power…..similar to what happens during an ice storm, only lasting (maybe) months instead of days. Have a plan to deal with and continue living with the fun that that will bring.

I’d plan for a loss of cell phone, regular telephone, and internet and other communications…A loss of TV, cable, and satellite entertainment.

The loss of TV may not be a big deal, (unless you are addicted to”Survivor”) but the loss of other communications will have a significant impact on your life.:

The food you buy at the grocery or supermarket? Yeah, it has to be ordered from the warehouse…and that order goes out over? The internet.So does the check to pay for the purchase.

The credit/debit card you use to pay for the stuff you get at the grocery? Yeah, it is validated via…the internet or telephone lines…. So no credit/debit card to buy that food. Got enough cash to cover things for a few months?

‘Cause that ATM needs both power and the internet (or at least a phone line) to operate. And likely, if and when, neither will be available. So no ATM. The bank uses both AC power and a computer (connected via telephone data line and/or the internet) to keep your account (and thousands  of others) current. How are they going to keep track? News Flash…they aren’t. And cash? Over 70% of the “money” that passes through those banks doesn’t exist except as a stream of electronic information….There isn’t enough cash to cover all of the need. 

Gas? Yeah, more of the same. No way for the station to order it, pay for it, or for them to take your debit card to sell it to you….plus no power to pump the gas into your vehicle….

Fuel for the truck to deliver that food and fuel that can’t easily be ordered or sold? Yep, more of the same issue.

Water? Guess what pumps the water for your municipal water supply…or from your well if you live in a rural area. What are ya gonna drink? Flush yer toilets with? Thirsty and smelly is no way to enjoy life, folks. 

Hungry, thirsty, and unable to drive, or watch TV…no internet either.  Bummer.

Will people adapt? Yes. We will adapt, and fairly quickly. But the intervening weeks/months will be……difficult…and interesting. There will be, essentially, two kinds of people. Those who planned for a time of difficulty, and those who have a very hard time.

Which one will you be if that one in 8 turns up?

Because if you think FEMA is going to be worth a damn, then you will be a very hungry and cold sheep…..Say “Baaaah”

Just in case you haven’t seen it, (and in which case you likely don’t read “Real Science.com” there on the left side of this page in my blogroll…which you should, BTW) here is more real science on Glowbal Warmening.

The data observed doesn’t match the predictions. Not even closely.

Now, while I know that climate science is a complicated subject, the fact is that the climate scientists Global Warming Climate Change advocates will not admit that their models are a failure. But then again, if they did so, they’d be out a job, as their funding would dry up.

Via (who you should also read often)

Story of.

You should follow the story that Robert tells.

His main page is here .

Worth the time

Nappannee Gun show:

March 31st (Saturday only!!!)

If you want to see tables full of new plastic handguns and/or Evil Black Rifles, then this show isn’t for you. 

If you are a collector, or just like seeing and feeling older or antique and rare, collectable firearms, then this is the show for you. Plus (usually) great deals on ammo and such. If you are in the northern half of Indiana, I highly recommend this show.

As an added incentive, there is a great place to eat breakfast only a few feet away from the hall. Guaranteed to have the best bacon you will eat this year. (like, all you can eat for $8.00!!!!)

And yes, Tam, this is a reminder especially for you….

Address: 700 N Tomahawk Tr.
                Nappanee, IN 46550

MAP

Very, very, INTERESTING.

Yet there have been no arrests, no extradition attempts, no questioning, apparently no investigation…. nothing.

Makes one wonder.

So this teacher was suspended for telling a Mexican Immigrant Hispanic student who was disruptive to “go back to Mexico“.

The uproar from the citizens was significant and vocal.

So they decided to reinstate her…”They” being the school board. The board did so over the strong objections of the pro Hispanic folks…Including the pro illegal immigrant local LULAC office.

I am impressed that the school board showed some balls intestinal fortitude and stood up against a loud outcry from a minority group.

We need more like this, not less. We need people to be told that they have to bend to the rules of this country and to the culture. Assimilate to this country, not the other way around. Understand that while this country should understand the culture of it’s immigrants, and offer some accommodation, tit is the responsibility of the immigrant to adjust and accommodate and assimilate to this country.

The RINO Olympia Snowe has decided to not run for office again.

If only she had done so one term before this, we might not have had Obamacare and the rest of the liberal legislation for which she voted.

The Republican Party should have disowned her long ago.

Good riddance.

You need to read this.

Think about it.

Angry yet?

The judge should be horsewhipped.
Then thrown out on his ass and banned from ever doing anything in the judiciary ever again.

This is how the invasion happens. Slowly, gently, and remorsely. This is, sadly, precedent setting.
Next time it’ll go just a bit farther.

Question: Next time a man or woman who appears to be Muslim (or any other religion or culture…like, say, a White Supremacist?) does something which offends my sensitivities, can I beat them? If so, how badly? (not that I want to, and I was raised better than that, but still…) I mean, the judge has set a precedent here….If someone does something that goes against my culture, and which I find offensive, I get to beat them up too, right?

I mean, we are all equal under the law, right?

Once they find out about THIS.
Except they won’t. 
Double standards and all that.

I mean, their own people tossing Korans into sewer laden water…..

Ya gotta give the guy credit for doing what he does though. He lives the word he preaches. I can respect that, as opposed to the bullshit we usually see.

Then you should.

Likely, if you read me, then you read Borepatch. (If you don’t, you should). His site can be found over on the left side there, towards the top. I highly recommend you make him be a part of your daily read.

Anyway, take the time to watch this. Get yourself a cup of coffee, or your favorite adult beverage or whatever. It takes about 30 minutes, but it is, I promise you, worth the time.

You’ll see another example of why I believe that Mr. Obama is actively trying, not just failing through incompetence, to hurt this country.Why I gotta wonder if he’s a plant, trying to help destroy the country economically like the Russian/Soviet plants in the British government in the 60’s and 70’s who so effectively harmed that once proud and great country into the sad reflection of greatness it is today.

While I am not a great big fan of Newt, I gotta say that he hit it out of the park with this one.