International Business Times:  The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), a federal agency that focuses on the conditions of the oceans and atmosphere said a severe solar storm could cause global disruptions in GPS systems, power grids, satellite communications and airline communications.  With solar activity expected to peak around 2013, the sun is entering a particularly active time and big flares like the recent one will likely be common during the next few years.  Most s...
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