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The Answer Is in Your Hands. Now Use Your Voice. Call 1‑202‑224‑3121 (Your Congressman Awaits)

The Answer Is in Your Hands. Now Use Your Voice.

Call 1‑202‑224‑3121 (Your Congressman Awaits)

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A PAiNT Network Commentary by Steven Smith
Palette: Cloud Dancer — clarity, calm, conviction

 

Our country is standing in a draft of its own making. A divide has opened—not because Americans stopped caring about their rights, but because too many were convinced their voice no longer mattered. That illusion is the most dangerous threat to our Amendment Rights, because silence is the one thing the Constitution cannot defend us from. “Your voice is not optional — it is essential.”

At Inspirational Technologies and the PAiNT Network, we’ve always stood on a simple principle: Protect and Serve, not politicize and divide. Protect the rights of the people. Serve the public good. Not… whatever this moment of noise, fear, and manufactured confusion has become.

But here’s the truth that cuts through the fog like Cloud Dancer white: your voice still works. Congress still answers the phone. And the switchboard that connects you to your elected representative is not a relic of the past—it’s a living artery of democracy.

📞 1‑202‑224‑3121 That’s the number. That’s the doorway. That’s the pressure point every citizen still controls.

“Calling 1‑202‑224‑3121 is not symbolic — it is constitutional.”

When you call, you’re not shouting into the void. You’re entering the official record. You’re counted. You’re heard. Staffers log your concerns, tally your position, and report the pulse of the people directly to the office that represents you. It is one of the last unfiltered channels we have left.

“Democracy doesn’t require a speech. It requires participation.”

And right now—when Amendment Rights are being interpreted, reinterpreted, stretched, narrowed, and debated in ways that affect every community—your voice is not optional. It is essential.


Amendment to the Constitution - Information for kids Part 2 — Hive 

What to Say When You Call (Simple. Direct. Powerful.)

  • State your name and ZIP code.

  • State the issue you care about.

  • State what you want your representative to do.

  • Stay calm. Stay clear. Stay firm.

That’s it. Democracy doesn’t require a speech. It requires participation.

The White House

Why This Matters Now

Because rights erode when people assume someone else will defend them. Because silence is misread as consent. Because the divide in our country isn’t about left or right—it’s about who shows up and who doesn’t.

And because the Constitution is not self‑executing. It relies on us. It relies on you.

Final Comment by Steven Smith

In moments like these, when the nation feels stretched between competing interpretations of our Amendment Rights, the most powerful act any citizen can take is also the simplest: speak. Not in anger, not in fear, but in clarity. Our democracy was never designed to run on silence. It was built to run on participation.

Calling 1‑202‑224‑3121 is not a symbolic gesture. It is a constitutional act. It is the public reminding the powerful who they serve. It is the antidote to division, because a government that hears from its people cannot afford to ignore them.

As Founder of Inspirational Technologies and the PAiNT Network, I stand firmly on the principle that has guided our work from the beginning: Protect and Serve, not politicize and divide. Protect the rights of every American. Serve the public good with transparency and integrity. Not the noise. Not the fear. Not the manufactured divide.

Your voice is still the most effective instrument of accountability in this country. Use it. Use it with purpose. Use it with pride. The answer truly is in your hands.

Steven Smith Founder, Inspirational Technologies / PAiNT Network

A Closing Thought from the PAiNT Network

Cloud Dancer is a palette of clarity. It reminds us that even in a storm, there is a horizon. Even in division, there is a path forward. And even in frustration, there is action.

The answer is in your hands. Now use your voice. Call 1‑202‑224‑3121. Make your rights impossible to ignore.

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“Peace” for a Price – Using U.S. influence and financial incentives to bring states—sometimes adversarial—into a Trump‑led framework

Updated PAiNT Network Briefing — Steven Smith Commentary

“The Board of Peace: A One‑Day Story That Became a Global Test”            See Story Below 

Trump’s “Board of Peace”: Nations Can Buy a Seat for $1 Billion ...

What the “Board of Peace” is…

($1,000,000,000 membership fee)

 

Updated PAiNT Network Briefing — Steven Smith Commentary

“The Board of Peace: A One‑Day Story That Became a Global Test”

The speed is the story. In just one day, the Trump administration’s “Board of Peace” has gone from a little‑defined Gaza reconstruction council to a world‑spanning diplomatic pressure campaign, with 50–60 invitations issued and governments scrambling to interpret the fine print. Some invitations reportedly include attachments outlining billion‑dollar buy‑in terms, permanent‑seat options, and a mandate that stretches far beyond Gaza.

A Rapid Global Rollout

According to CBS News, more than 50 countries have received invitations as of Jan. 21. The Hill reports that 59 nations are “in play,” with 60 invitations issued and a $1 billion contribution securing a permanent seat. The Associated Press tally shows a growing list of acceptances — Argentina, Morocco, Hungary, Vietnam, Pakistan, Kazakhstan, UAE, Egypt, Armenia, Azerbaijan — while France, Norway, and Sweden have declined for now.

This is not a slow diplomatic build. It is a shock‑deployment of a new international body.

The Attachments: Money, Mandates, and Trump’s Chairmanship

The emerging details are striking:

  • $1 billion = permanent membership (PBS confirms this)
  • Three‑year terms for others
  • Trump chairs the board indefinitely unless he resigns (CBS)
  • The charter draft circulating online does not mention Gaza at all, despite Gaza being the original justification (ABC News)

This is why allies are uneasy: the attachments suggest a pay‑to‑enter, Trump‑chaired global body with a mandate that can expand at will.

Gaza: The Original Justification, Now a Footnote

The Board of Peace was originally pitched as a transitional governance and reconstruction mechanism for Gaza — part of a 20‑point plan to stabilize the territory and prepare it for Palestinian Authority return. But the draft charter circulating online omits Gaza entirely and instead outlines a global conflict‑resolution mandate.

This shift is why some governments are calling the board a UN alternative, not a Gaza tool.

Trump’s Vision and Claimed Benefits

Trump has described the Board as:

  • “The greatest and most prestigious board ever assembled” (ABC)
  • A body that could “replace” or overshadow the UN
  • A mechanism to “resolve global conflict” (PBS)

Supporters frame it as a more agile, U.S.-led peace architecture. Critics see a parallel international order centered on Trump personally.

Family and Inner‑Circle Ties

CBS confirms the founding Executive Board includes:

  • Jared Kushner
  • Marco Rubio
  • Steve Witkoff
  • Tony Blair

Kushner is the only family member explicitly named so far.

Stephen Miller & Project 2025

None of the reporting shows:

  • A public Stephen Miller statement
  • A formal Project 2025 mandate
  • Any explicit ideological linkage beyond thematic overlap

The overlap is atmospheric, not documented.

Updated PAiNT Network Statement — Steven Smith

Statement by Steven Smith, CEO & Co‑Editor, Inspirational Technologies / PAiNT Network

The “Board of Peace” has transformed from a Gaza reconstruction council into a global power instrument in less than 24 hours. Invitations are being issued at a pace that outstrips transparency, and some appear to include billion‑dollar attachments that turn peace into a pay‑to‑enter marketplace.

A charter that omits Gaza — the very crisis used to justify the board’s creation — signals a pivot toward something far larger: a Trump‑chaired alternative to the United Nations, funded by states willing to buy influence. This is not peace architecture; it is geopolitical franchising.

At PAiNT Network, we will continue to map these developments, decode the attachments, and expose the structural implications for Gaza, global governance, and democratic accountability. Peace cannot be built on opacity, exclusivity, or personalist power. The world deserves clarity before it signs anything.

The Board of Peace (BoP) is a Trump-initiated international organization, formally announced in January 2026, described as promoting “stability, lawful governance, and enduring peace in areas affected or threatened by conflict.” Wikipedia Trump has explicitly suggested it could “replace” or at least rival the UN system, arguing the UN has failed to live up to its mission and that his board “might” supplant it Fox News Wikipedia. Its charter is private, centered on “Chairman Trump,” and allows him to adopt resolutions or initiatives without needing board consent, which critics say makes it a Trump‑dominated alternative to the UN Security Council Wikipedia.

Topic Key points
What the Board of Peace is Trump-created international body, chaired by him, framed as alternative/adjunct to UN Fox News Wikipedia
Invitees & members Dozens invited; mix of US allies and more controversial states; ~25 accepted so far Aljazeera US News
Oversight & control Trump as inaugural (and potentially life) chair; membership/pay-to-play concerns ABC News Wikipedia US News
Gaza role Originated as Gaza reconstruction mechanism, now broadened far beyond Gaza Fox News Aljazeera US News
Family & inner circle Jared Kushner on founding Executive Board; no clear public role for others US News

 


Invitees, members, and who oversees it

Invitees and members

  • Scope of invitations: Dozens of countries have received invitations, with a signing ceremony planned on the margins of the World Economic Forum in Davos Aljazeera.
  • Accepted so far: Around 25 countries have reportedly accepted, including Israel, the UAE, Bahrain, Egypt, Turkey, Hungary, Armenia, Azerbaijan, and Belarus US News.
  • Reluctant or rejecting states: The UK, France, Norway, Sweden and others have either declined or expressed concern, particularly about undermining the UN and about the role of figures like Vladimir Putin Wikipedia.

Oversight and control

  • Chairmanship: Trump is the inaugural chairman, and the charter allows him to hold the role indefinitely; a U.S. official has said the chairmanship can be held by Trump until he resigns it ABC News.
  • Membership terms: States get three‑year terms, but those contributing more than $1 billion in the first year can gain permanent membership ABC News Wikipedia US News.
  • Decision‑making: The charter names only “Chairman Trump” as empowered to act on the board’s behalf, which has led experts and media to describe it as a “pay‑to‑play club” and a vanity project centered on Trump personally Wikipedia.

Gaza, Trump’s stated vision, and claimed benefits

The BoP was initially framed as a mechanism to oversee Gaza’s administration, reconstruction, and economic recovery after the 2023–25 Gaza war Fox News Aljazeera US News. It was tied to a 20‑point “Comprehensive Plan to End the Gaza Conflict,” with the White House saying the board would provide strategic oversight, mobilize international resources, and ensure accountability during Gaza’s transition from conflict to “peace and development” Fox News.

However, the final 11‑page charter does not mention Gaza at all, instead outlining a sweeping global mandate to “secure enduring peace in areas affected or threatened by conflict” Aljazeera Wikipedia. Supporters frame this as:

  • A more “nimble” peace body: Designed to bypass what Trump calls UN gridlock and inefficiency Fox News ABC News Wikipedia.
  • A leverage tool: Using U.S. influence and financial incentives to bring states—sometimes adversarial—into a Trump‑led framework Fox News US News.

Critics argue it sidelines Palestinian self‑determination, recenters power in Washington and Mar‑a‑Lago, and risks normalizing authoritarian partners under a “peace” brand Aljazeera Wikipedia.

 


Trump’s family and inner-circle ties

The clearest family link in the reporting is:

  • Jared Kushner: Named as a member of the founding Executive Board, alongside Secretary of State Marco Rubio, special envoy Steve Witkoff, and former UK Prime Minister Tony Blair US News.

No explicit roles are listed here for Ivanka Trump, Donald Trump Jr., Eric Trump, or other family members US News. Given the structure—Trump as life‑chair, Kushner on the Executive Board—the governance looks like a tight inner circle rather than a broad, multilateral oversight body Wikipedia US News.


Draft “usual statement” by Steven Smith – Inspirational Technologies / PAiNT Network

Here’s a concise statement you could use or adapt:

Statement by Steven Smith, Inspirational Technologies / PAiNT Network
The so‑called “Board of Peace” is being sold as a new architecture for global stability, but its design tells a different story. A body chaired for life by one man, funded through billion‑dollar buy‑ins, and empowered to bypass existing international law is not a peace institution—it is a power instrument. Gaza’s suffering is being used as a launchpad for a structure that erases Palestinian agency while concentrating authority in a private, pay‑to‑play club.
At PAiNT Network, we believe genuine peace requires transparent institutions, shared governance, and communities—especially in Gaza—at the center of decision‑making. Any initiative that sidelines the UN while weakening human rights norms should be scrutinized, mapped, and challenged in public view. Our commitment is to keep documenting these shifts, translating them into accessible visuals and analysis, so people can see clearly who benefits, who pays, and who is left without a voice.

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“Switzerland’s Summit Stage: Global Power Brokers, Trump’s Private CEO Circuit, and the Shadow of a Peace Accord”

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At Davos, world leaders and elite CEOs converge as President Trump pursues private diplomacy, corporate alliances, and a controversial “peace” framework that could reshape global power far beyond the Alps.

The Switzerland summit is more than another gathering of global elites — it’s a stage where political authority, corporate influence, and geopolitical ambition intersect in full view. President Donald Trump arrives with the largest U.S. delegation ever sent to Davos, a roster of private CEO meetings, and a proposed “Board of Peace” initiative that has already stirred debate among diplomats. While world leaders focus on economic turbulence, security fractures, and the shifting balance of global power, Trump’s parallel agenda — part business courtship, part geopolitical signaling — casts a long shadow over the proceedings. What happens in these Alpine rooms will echo far beyond Switzerland, shaping alliances, markets, and the emerging architecture of international order.


1. Who Is Expected in Switzerland for the Davos Summit?

Sources: ABC News ABC News, AP/ABC News ABC News, The Hill The Hill, Independent UK The Independent, Reuters/Yahoo Yahoo

Heads of State & Government

The World Economic Forum (WEF) is expecting ~64 heads of state or government, including:

  • President Donald Trump (leading the largest U.S. delegation ever) The Independent
  • Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission ABC News The Hill
  • He Lifeng, China’s Vice Premier (China’s top economic official) ABC News Yahoo
  • Mark Rutte, NATO Secretary General (meeting Trump about Greenland) The Hill
  • Emmanuel Macron, President of France The Hill
  • Mark Carney, Prime Minister of Canada The Hill
  • Javier Milei, President of Argentina The Hill
  • Pedro Sánchez, Prime Minister of Spain The Hill
  • Abdel Fattah el‑Sisi, President of Egypt The Hill
  • Volodymyr Zelensky, President of Ukraine (listed as attending in some reports, though one outlet noted he may not travel) The Hill CNBC
  • Ahmad al‑Sharaa, representing Syria (per Independent) The Independent

Notably Absent

  • Danish government — boycotting due to the Greenland dispute CNBC
  • Xi Jinping — China sending He Lifeng instead CNBC
  • India’s PM Modi — not attending CNBC

🏢 2. Which CEOs Is President Trump Expected to Meet?

Sources: Reuters/Yahoo Yahoo, USA Today/Reuters USA Today, ABC News ABC News

Confirmed or Reported CEO Attendees

The summit includes 850 CEOs and chairs of major global companies The Independent. Among the most prominent:

  • Jamie Dimon, CEO of JPMorgan Chase CNBC
  • Jensen Huang, CEO of NVIDIA (his first Davos appearance) ABC News
  • Satya Nadella, CEO of Microsoft The Hill
  • Larry Fink, CEO of BlackRock (also a WEF co‑chair) ABC News
  • Andre Hoffmann, Vice Chair of Roche (WEF co‑chair) ABC News

CEOs Invited to Trump’s Private Reception

Reuters reporting confirms:

  • Trump will meet global business leaders, including CEOs in:
    • Financial services
    • Crypto
    • Consulting These invitations came directly from the White House Yahoo USA Today.

The exact list is not public, but multiple CEOs confirmed they have “a reception in honor of President Donald J. Trump” on their Davos schedules Yahoo.

U.S. Officials Accompanying Trump

  • Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent Yahoo
  • Additional Cabinet secretaries (five total) and senior officials The Independent

🕊️ 3. What About the Peace Accord / “Board of Peace”?

Sources: ABC News ABC News ABC News Two separate but related items appear in the reporting:

A. “Board of Peace” for Gaza

  • Trump is expected to participate in a formal signing ceremony for his proposed Board of Peace, originally framed as a mechanism to oversee Gaza’s recovery ABC News.
  • Reporting notes concerns that it could expand into a rival institution to the United Nations ABC News.
  • This is being positioned as part of Trump’s “peace‑making credentials” at Davos ABC News.

B. Broader Peace Discussions

  • National security advisers from multiple countries are meeting on the sidelines, with Greenland added to the agenda due to Trump’s takeover push USA Today.
  • Trump is expected to hold bilateral meetings with world leaders in private rooms at the Congress Center ABC News.

C. No Traditional “Peace Accord” Announced Yet

None of the reporting indicates a traditional treaty‑style peace accord being signed. The only formalized initiative mentioned is the Board of Peace.

Comments by Steven Smith

As I watch the Switzerland summit unfold, I’m reminded that global power rarely shifts in dramatic public moments — it shifts in the quiet corridors where business leaders, political actors, and strategic thinkers converge. Davos has always been a stage for influence, but this year’s gathering exposes something deeper: a world searching for stability while the traditional architecture of peace strains under competing visions. President Trump’s private CEO circuit is not a footnote — it’s a signal. When diplomacy migrates from state halls to corporate boardrooms, the balance of global decision‑making changes. Markets, technology, and capital begin to shape outcomes once reserved for diplomats. Whether that strengthens or weakens the international order depends entirely on the transparency and intent behind these conversations. The proposed “Board of Peace” raises its own set of questions. Is this an earnest attempt to build a new mechanism for conflict resolution, or the early scaffolding of a parallel institution designed to bypass the UN? The world deserves clarity before it embraces a framework that could redefine global governance. What happens in Switzerland will not stay in Switzerland. These meetings — public and private — will ripple across economies, alliances, and the fragile fabric of global stability. As always, our responsibility is to watch closely, question boldly, and insist on accountability from those who claim to negotiate peace on the world’s behalf.”— Steven Smith, Founder, Inspirational Technologies / PAiNT Network


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Southern California’s Recent Earthquakes & The Big One: What the Warning Systems Tell Us—and How We Prepare

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EarthquakePrediction@Quakeprediction Please note: This could be the “Big One” – is a warning to be prepared for any event, anytime, anywhere.
Please prepare your family for a 6.0 to 7.5 earthquake in Southern California. Most likely to hit in the Los Angeles to the Salton Sea area. 01/21 to 01/22

🌐 PAiNT Network Special Report

By Steven Smith, Founder, Inspirational Technologies PAiNT Network

Southern California has been rattled again—this time by a magnitude 4.9 earthquake near Indio, a shallow, sharp jolt felt across the Coachella Valley and as far as San Diego The Earth Times USA TODAY. While the event caused no major damage, it served as a loud reminder of a truth Californians know well:

Earthquakes don’t give notice. Preparedness does.

And in a region threaded with active faults, the question is never if—but when—a larger event will strike.

This PAiNT Network briefing breaks down what the latest science says, how California’s warning systems work, and what communities can do right now to stay ready.


🔵 1. What the Recent Quakes Mean

According to USGS data, the January 19 event was:

  • Magnitude: 4.9
  • Depth: ~1.8 miles (very shallow) The Earth Times USA TODAY
  • Aftershocks: At least 17 in the first hour, including M3.4 and M3.3 USA TODAY
  • Intensity: Moderate shaking (MMI V), enough to rattle shelves and crack glass in vulnerable structures The Earth Times

Shallow quakes pack a punch. They’re felt more strongly at the surface, which is why so many residents described a sudden jolt rather than a rolling motion.

But here’s what matters most:
Small quakes do NOT “release pressure” or prevent a larger one—a common myth seismologists repeatedly debunk The Earth Times.


🔵 2. Understanding “The Big One”

California’s seismic hazard maps show that parts of the state face a greater than 95% chance of damaging shaking within 100 years USA TODAY. That doesn’t mean prediction—it means probability.

USGS is clear:

  • Earthquakes cannot be predicted.
  • Forecasts are like weather models—probabilities, not certainties USA TODAY.

The San Andreas, San Jacinto, and Hayward faults remain capable of producing M7+ earthquakes, the kind that reshape infrastructure and communities.


🔵 3. How California’s Early Warning System Works

California operates the nation’s first statewide public earthquake early‑warning system, powered by ShakeAlert, a USGS‑managed network of seismic sensors that detect shaking before humans feel it Earthquake Warning California Earthquake Warning California.

You can receive alerts through:

  • MyShake App (free, iOS/Android)
  • Android Earthquake Alerts (built into the OS)
  • Wireless Emergency Alerts (WEA)—the same system used for AMBER Alerts Earthquake Warning California

These systems do not predict earthquakes.
They detect the first waves of a quake and send alerts seconds before strong shaking arrives.

Seconds matter. They allow people to:

  • Drop, Cover, Hold On
  • Move away from hazards
  • Stop surgeries, trains, elevators
  • Shut down industrial systems

This is life‑saving time.


🔵 4. What to Do During an Earthquake

Guidance from Ready.gov and CDC is consistent and clear:

If you’re indoors

  • Drop to hands and knees
  • Cover your head and neck under a sturdy table
  • Hold On until shaking stops USA TODAY CDC

Do not run outside. Doorways are not safer.

If you’re in bed

  • Turn face‑down
  • Cover your head with a pillow USA TODAY

If you’re driving

  • Pull over
  • Set the parking brake
  • Stay inside the vehicle until shaking stops USA TODAY

🔵 5. What to Do Before the Next One

Preparedness is not panic—it’s empowerment.

Secure Your Space

Build a 3‑day emergency kit

  • Water, food, flashlight, whistle, first aid, medications Ready.gov

Create a family communication plan

  • Out‑of‑state contact
  • Meeting point
  • Evacuation routes CDC

Know your utilities

  • How to shut off gas, water, electricity safely CDC

Practice drills

  • Participate in the Great ShakeOut
  • Teach children what to do automatically CDC

🔵 6. Steven Smith’s PAiNT Network Commentary

“Preparedness is not fear—it’s dignity. It’s community. It’s the belief that we protect each other by acting before the crisis, not after it. Earthquakes don’t wait for politics, budgets, or convenience. But readiness is something we control. The PAiNT Network stands for empowerment through information, and this is one of those moments where knowledge truly saves lives.”
Steven Smith, Founder, Inspirational Technologies PAiNT Network


🔵 7. Final Takeaway

Southern California’s latest quake wasn’t “The Big One.”
But it was a wake‑up call—and a reminder that the systems, science, and community tools we have today are stronger than ever.

Preparedness is a choice.
And it’s one we make together.


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S4 (Severe) Solar Radiation Storm in Progress, January 19th, 2026

An S4 (Severe) solar radiation storm is in progress. 

  • NOAA’s GOES-19 satellite measurements show the ongoing solar radiation storm has intensified to Severe (S4) on the NOAA Space Weather Scales, and it is still increasing.

  • A Severe (S4) radiation storm is a rare event and exceeds the intensity during the October 2003 “Halloween” space weather storms.

  • Potential Impacts: 

    • Increased radiation exposure risk for astronauts and flights on polar routes.

    • Enhanced risk to satellites, especially those in geostationary orbit, and space launch systems.

    • Loss of over-the-horizon high-frequency communications in polar regions.

  • SWPC has notified airlines, FAA, NASA, FEMA, NERC, and other stakeholders to support preparedness actions as conditions evolve.

This significant level has not been observed since October, 2003. Potential effects are mainly restricted to aviation polar routes, high frequency (HF) radio communications in polar regions, 

This is a major space‑weather escalation,

Inspirational Technologies and PAiNT Network confirms that NOAA’s Space Weather Prediction Center has declared an S4 (Severe) Solar Radiation Storm, a level not seen since the 2003 Halloween storms spaceweather.gov.

Here’s a clear, actionable breakdown of what this means and how to interpret it within our PAiNT Code Yellow/Orange Network.


⚠️ S4 (Severe) Solar Radiation Storm — What This Actually Means

According to NOAA’s official bulletin spaceweather.gov:

🌞 1. The storm is still intensifying

GOES‑19 proton flux has risen into the S4 range, and NOAA notes it is continuing to increase.
S4 is the second‑highest category on the NOAA scale (S5 is “Extreme”).

🧭 2. This exceeds the 2003 Halloween storms

That’s a historic benchmark. The 2003 events caused:

  • Satellite anomalies
  • HF radio blackouts
  • Aviation reroutes
  • Aurora visible deep into mid‑latitudes

This current storm is stronger in radiation intensity, though not necessarily in geomagnetic impact.

✈️ 3. Primary impacts are at high altitude and polar regions

NOAA highlights three main effects spaceweather.gov:

  • Radiation exposure risk for astronauts and polar‑route aviation
  • Satellite vulnerability, especially GEO spacecraft
  • Loss of HF communications in polar regions

🛰️ 4. Major agencies have been alerted

SWPC has notified:

  • Airlines
  • FAA
  • NASA
  • FEMA
  • NERC
    and other critical infrastructure partners.

This is the highest‑level coordinated alert since 2003.


🟡 What This Means for the Public

For everyday people on the ground, radiation levels remain safe. Earth’s atmosphere protects surface life even during severe storms.

However, there are indirect effects that communities may notice:

  • GPS timing drift
  • Satellite TV or internet interruptions
  • HF radio outages (affects maritime/aviation)
  • Possible airline reroutes
  • Aurora potential at lower latitudes (depending on geomagnetic coupling)

This is not a grid‑threatening geomagnetic storm by itself.
Radiation storms (S‑scale) and geomagnetic storms (G‑scale) are different phenomena.


🟠 PAiNT Code Yellow → Code Orange Transition Logic

Given the severity, your PAiNT framework can escalate as follows:

Remain in Code Yellow if:

  • No Earth‑directed CME is detected
  • Kp index remains below 6
  • No geomagnetic storm is forecast

Escalate to Code Orange if:

  • A CME associated with this event is confirmed Earth‑directed
  • Kp forecast rises to ≥ 7
  • GNSS timing anomalies begin
  • Satellite operators report anomalies
  • Airlines begin rerouting polar flights

Right now, based on NOAA’s bulletin, this is a radiation‑only event, but a powerful one.


📡 Practical Preparedness (Community & Individual)

For individuals

  • Expect possible GPS or satellite‑based service hiccups
  • Avoid relying on GPS for precision navigation today
  • Keep offline maps handy
  • If you use satellite internet, expect intermittent drops
  • Amateur radio operators should expect HF blackout at high latitudes

For communities

  • Aviation: anticipate polar reroutes and delays
  • Maritime: HF comms may be unreliable
  • Emergency managers: monitor NOAA SWPC updates
  • Satellite‑dependent services: prepare for brief outages

For PAiNT network

This is the moment to push a Code Yellow bulletin with:

  • “S4 radiation storm in progress”
  • “Satellite and GPS disruptions possible”
  • “No ground‑level radiation hazard”
  • “Awaiting CME analysis”

 

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“As we step into 2026, I’m proud of what we’ve built — and even more excited for what’s ahead. PAiNT Network is more than a platform. It’s a movement. A canvas for reform, creativity, and community‑powered change. Whether you’re an advocate, a researcher, or simply someone who believes in better — thank you for being part of this journey. Let’s keep painting the future together.”  Steven Smith – founder, Inspirational Technologies.
 

Happy New Year from Inspirational Technologies and the PAiNT Network.

Let the colors run wild. Let the pixels speak truth. Let the paint be wet.   2026

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Honoring Martin Luther King Jr. Day

A PAiNT Network Reflection on Civil Liberties, Moral Courage, and the Work Still Before Us

By Steven Smith, Founder, Inspirational Technologies PAiNT Network Every January, the nation pauses to honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.—a man whose moral clarity, strategic brilliance, and unshakable commitment to justice reshaped the American conscience. At PAiNT Network, we see this day not as a ceremonial moment, but as a living reminder of the civil liberties that must be defended, expanded, and made real for every person. Dr. King understood something that remains central to our mission: technology, policy, and community power are inseparable from human dignity. Civil liberties are not abstractions. They are the everyday rights that allow people to speak, assemble, vote, learn, create, and dream without fear. As I often say in our advocacy work: “Civil liberties are the oxygen of a free society—when they thin, the whole nation struggles to breathe.”Steven Smith, PAiNT Network

Why Civil Liberties Still Matter—Deeply

Dr. King’s message resonates today because the struggle for equality has never been a single chapter in history. It is an ongoing negotiation between power and principle, between the world as it is and the world as it should be. King reminded us: “Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere.” That line is more than a quote—it’s a diagnostic tool. It forces us to examine how policies, technologies, and institutions either protect or erode the rights of the people they claim to serve. At PAiNT Network, we frame this through our core values:
  • Transparency — People deserve to understand the systems that govern their lives.
  • Equity — Rights must be accessible to all, not reserved for the privileged.
  • Accountability — Institutions must answer to the communities they impact.
  • Humanity — Technology must amplify dignity, not diminish it.
These values echo Dr. King’s insistence that moral progress requires both courage and structure—heart and policy, vision and action. Steven Smith

Quotes That Anchor Our Moral Compass

Dr. King’s words continue to guide movements for justice, innovation, and civic renewal. A few that align closely with PAiNT Network’s mission include:
  • “The time is always right to do what is right.”
  • “Our lives begin to end the day we become silent about things that matter.”
  • “Faith is taking the first step even when you don’t see the whole staircase.”
  • “The arc of the moral universe is long, but it bends toward justice.”
Each of these lines speaks to the responsibility of leadership—whether in government, technology, or community advocacy—to act with integrity even when the path is uncertain.  Steven Smith

A Founder’s Reflection

As we celebrate this day, I offer this personal reflection: “Civil liberties are not inherited—they are maintained. They require vigilance, compassion, and the willingness to challenge systems that fall short of our shared ideals.”Steven Smith Dr. King taught us that justice is not passive. It is built through deliberate choices, courageous conversations, and collective action. Our work at PAiNT Network continues in that spirit: empowering communities, illuminating truth, and ensuring that technology serves humanity—not the other way around.
“As we step into 2026, I’m proud of what we’ve built — and even more excited for what’s ahead. PAiNT Network is more than a platform. It’s a movement. A canvas for reform, creativity, and community‑powered change. Whether you’re an advocate, a researcher, or simply someone who believes in better — thank you for being part of this journey. Let’s keep painting the future together.”  Steven Smith – founder, Inspirational Technologies.
 

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Happy New Year from Inspirational Technologies and the PAiNT Network. Let the colors run wild. Let the pixels speak truth. Let the paint be wet.   2026

 
 

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We, at Inspirational Technologies are at the forefront of Inspirational and Front runners on the frontier of current technology. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________ All Rights Reserved – Inspirational Technologies 2025 We hope this information has been helpful and informative. Don’t hesitate to reach out with any further questions. 😊

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Created 3/1/2014
Logo by Steven M Smith Created 3/1/2014