I guess it was bound to happen. It appears we beat NASA to the punch (or should I say, Flare). NASA distributed the below article a day later than our report on the massive CME which occurred on February 9th. (See article)
http://www.earthchangesTV.com/breaking/February2000/0212cme.htm

I have a feeling "heads will roll" come Monday. Those who let this story out before their spin doctors could address this issue, may choose to call in sick. Gee, will Public Relations ever get it right. NASA, if you are reading this, please re-consider your public relations policy. I am convinced we, as a nation and a world, or mature and for the most part, emotionally stable enough to accept the truth. We both know you will not be able to suppress information with any effectiveness within the next few weeks. It is much better to allow us to become emotionally, physically, and spiritually prepared over a period of time. It is the shock of a sudden and unexpected shift, that will cause people the most harm.

Let me tell you a little secret,  researchers are mobilizing now to bring "independent source" information outside the loop. In the end it will be a mute issue. The Sun's activity will reach such a pitch, even those who are still holding on to cute names like El Nino, La Nina, (and as you now know Mitch's own) La Cookaracha, will have no doubt there is something very different with the sun and our weather. Here is an example of how NASA would do business as usual:
http://www.earthchangesTV.com/breaking/February2000/0203nasa.htm
 

NASA's Article Dated Today, Feb. 13th...02/13/00

(NASA) The prolific active region 8858 produced another M-class solar flare today. (see above) for a gif animation based on images from the Solar and Heliospheric Observatory Extreme Ultraviolet Imaging Telescope. Pictured is a beautiful coronal mass ejection captured Feb. 12 by SOHOs C2 coronagraph.

13 Feb 2000: Geomagnetic Storm Alert - The Space Environment Center reports that disturbances in Earth's magnetic field reached severe storm levels in some places on Feb. 12. This activity is thought to be the result of a coronal mass ejection that left the Sun on February 9. Activity could continue at a somewhat lower level for the next 24 to 48 hours. Observers at high latitudes should be on the lookout for aurora. There is a 40 - 50% probability that minor geomagnetic storm activity could reach mid-latitudes.

Mitch Battros
Producer - Earth Changes TV
http://www.earthchangesTV.com