mayan calendar and 2012

Frank Harrist · Post by **Frank Harrist** » Fri Aug 04, 2006 1:05 pm

Minimalist wrote:If the end is coming I'll spend it on Tahiti with a $500/night hooker on each arm and put it all on my credit card!

I'm going with you!

marduk · Post by **marduk** » Fri Aug 04, 2006 1:24 pm

I'll drive the boat and supply the hookers

Post by **Minimalist** » Fri Aug 04, 2006 1:58 pm

As long as you're willing to take a credit card.....

Beagle · Post by **Beagle** » Wed Aug 23, 2006 10:36 am

http://www.ucar.edu/news/releases/2006/sunspot.shtml

The Predictive Flux-transport Dynamo Model is enabling NCAR scientists to predict that the next solar cycle, known as Cycle 24, will produce sunspots across an area slightly larger than 2.5% of the visible surface of the Sun. The scientists expect the cycle to begin in late 2007 or early 2008, which is about 6 to 12 months later than a cycle would normally start. Cycle 24 is likely to reach its peak about 2012.

By analyzing recent solar cycles, the scientists also hope to forecast sunspot activity two solar cycles, or 22 years, into the future. The NCAR team is planning in the next year to issue a forecast of Cycle 25, which will peak in the early 2020s

Peak in 2012?

Frank Harrist · Post by **Frank Harrist** » Wed Aug 23, 2006 11:04 am

Oh My God! Get the boat ready! We should be able to get a really good tan, at least.

Post by **Minimalist** » Wed Aug 23, 2006 11:05 am

I plan to carry on as normal until at least 2011.

Frank Harrist · Post by **Frank Harrist** » Wed Aug 23, 2006 11:44 am

Minimalist wrote:I plan to carry on as normal until at least 2011.

OK! Seeya then!

Beagle · Post by **Beagle** » Wed Aug 23, 2006 12:02 pm

Actually though, the solar cycle can cause some pretty intense interruptions in our satellites, etc. This one that is just starting could be the strongest yet.

It'll be hot though.