Back in April I shared an article about the upcoming increase in solar activity. The big question for most of us is the extent of its impact on our day-to-day activities - there's little doubt that we're more dependent on technology than ever before. This article at Space.com sheds more light on the subject:
http://www.space.com/scienceastronomy/active-sun-solar-storms-100609.html
So how much of the increased concern is legitimate and how much is sensationalized media? I suppose we'll find out one way or the other... don't forget your sunscreen.