Massive blob of plasma will kill tens of millions

Apparently NASA is sorta concerned about the Sun flinging a big fat ball of solar matter our way, destroying most of the planet's electrical grid and leading to the death of millions due to our dependence on electricity for everything from drinking water to pharmaceuticals.

http://www.newscientist.com/article/mg20127001.300-space-storm-alert-90-seconds-from-catastrophe.html?page=1

I think such news is best responded to with my favorite Monty Python quote: Look at the bright side of life.  That big bright ball of death hurling towards the Earth at half the speed of light, that is.

Cheery-O!

Survey

Got my check today and, lo and behold, I had fifteen extra dollars.  Sure enough, I looked at the fed tax figure and it was lower.  Looks like that Obama tax cut took effect.  Thank you, Mr. O.  I leave the debate over whether or not I think it was a good decision for another day. 

Here's what I want to know: What are you going to do with that extra bit o' cash?

Me?  I already have an allotment that puts a few bucks each week into a savings account, so I upped it by the same amount, fifteen bucks.  Straight under the mattress, baby.  This way I don't even miss it.

A final word for the weekend

Have a great St. Patrick's Day.  Shelly, Jeff - be safe.  Love you all.  Keep an eye out for those four leaf clovers.