@flukus
Even Nasa says that when Solar Max peaks in 2012 it will affect us. Check the link I put up. Newer Satellites lose 5 to 10 years of their life span while older satellites come crashing down to Earth. You do know satellites don't last forever right? Also solar flares will affect this Earths ozone layer exposing us to large amounts of radiation.
Regarding the Earth's poles already shifting, some scientist do believe that the Earth is in the process of a polar shift as we speak. However because no one was around during the last pole shift no one really knows how long it will take or if it speeds up. The Earth's magnetic field is at its lowest levels and the Sun's energy has an affect in decreasing that field. Even the most hardened skeptics know something has to give as our magnetic field decreases. The most obvious affect will be earthquakes and hurricanes. Also UV rays will be dangerously high. This will be really dangerous for people that can't get shelter. When the Earth heats up, it may increase global warming. Add that to what we've already contributed and you have disaster. By the way has anyone seen "An Inconvenient Truth"? Great movie.
