I started hearing about this on the news already,
now the scientist say that by 2010 or 2011 that when the solar winds hit the earth in the next cycle that loss of satellite communication and navigation plus compass readings will be off the wall. So that means the only way to navigate is by the stars or landmarks with paper maps. No ATM machine communication or SAT TV. I love it, I need to open me a Y2010K store and sell sexton nav tools, waterproof paper maps, food, water the whole gig since I missed out on any money making with the Y2K scare,

http://www.spacedaily.com/reports/Scientists_Predict_Big_Sunspot_Cycle_Coming.html

http://science.nasa.gov/headlines/y2006/21dec_cycle24.htm

Scientists Predict Big Solar Cycle
Solar cycle 24, due to peak in 2010 or 2011 "looks like its going to be one of the most intense cycles since record-keeping began almost 400 years ago,"

The peak of the cycle, called the Solar Maximum, generates more frequent magnetic storms and ejections of energetic particles that can slow satellite orbits - thereby interfering with global navigation – as well as disrupt communications and bring down power systems.