[arista]

Originally Posted by Cherie

Marks and Sparks have had a major Cyber attack that has put their online orderings system out of action, its been out for a week, it has been pretty far down the News cycle

Yes a Week
means many customers will move on
and not return

[Cherie]

Originally Posted by arista

Yes a Week
means many customers will move on
and not return

I also heard that they will now have to shift stock at a reduced rate as they will have a backlog ...

[James]

I think the cyber attack angle is a red herring.

[Nicky91]

its not a cyber attack, that has been confirmed now


apparently it has to do with a sudden loss of power in the southwest of Spain, and more specifically with Solar panels, where the power went down, and some systems began to shutdown


Portugal and southern france were just unlucky to be on the same power grid

[Cherie]

We continue to have these incidents where power goes out whether via weather related incidents or glitches or as happened recently with that upgrade that went wrong, yet some people will still convince you that you don't need cash...madness

[Vanessa]

Originally Posted by Cherie

We continue to have these incidents where power goes out whether via weather related incidents or glitches or as happened recently with that upgrade that went wrong, yet some people will still convince you that you don't need cash...madness

I think you need both really. I always carry some cash with me.

[Nicky91]

Originally Posted by Cherie

We continue to have these incidents where power goes out whether via weather related incidents or glitches or as happened recently with that upgrade that went wrong, yet some people will still convince you that you don't need cash...madness

it's good to take precautionary measures i guess, but let's just not spread too much fear among the public

but honestly our energy providers (like in my nation are doing) need to regularly double check if everything is still looking okay, like no signs of fatigue on any of the cables, or to double check for weak spots anywhere

[Nicky91]

i already feel for Prime Minister Sanchez at this point, i mean having to pay back an entire nation as compensation for the blackout, that's gonna be a financial blow to them i reckon

[Cherie]

Originally Posted by Nicky91

i already feel for Prime Minister Sanchez at this point, i mean having to pay back an entire nation as compensation for the blackout, that's gonna be a financial blow to them i reckon

oooo I shall put my claim in immediately People will just get a rebate on their electric bill I guess....I look forward

[bots]

multiple cyber attacks happen daily in the UK let alone anywhere else. That is a known fact. Just about any event could be cyber attack related

[Jessica.]

Originally Posted by Crimson Dynamo

27C today but much cooler 17 C tomorrow

It's actually about 30ş again

[Crimson Dynamo]

Originally Posted by Jessica.

It's actually about 30ş again

Incorrect the highest temperature today has been 25C

Top locations
Porto
Sunny intervals
25°
Lisbon
Sunny intervals
18°
Vilamoura
Sunny intervals
19°
Da Horta Acores
Overcast
15°
Alvor
Sunny intervals
19°
Flores Atores
Sunny intervals
16°
Albufeira
Sunny intervals
18°
Faro
Sunny intervals
19°
Viana Do Castelo
Sunny day
22°
Ponta Delgada Joao Paulo Ii
Sunny intervals
15°

[Glenn.]

LT must be in Portugal Jess

Hope you’re all ok x

[Ammi]

Originally Posted by Jessica.

It's actually about 30ş again

…how’s it all going with you, bebe and your family, Jess…how was today for you…?…

[Jessica.]

Originally Posted by Crimson Dynamo

Incorrect the highest temperature today has been 25C

Top locations
Porto
Sunny intervals
25°
Lisbon
Sunny intervals
18°
Vilamoura
Sunny intervals
19°
Da Horta Acores
Overcast
15°
Alvor
Sunny intervals
19°
Flores Atores
Sunny intervals
16°
Albufeira
Sunny intervals
18°
Faro
Sunny intervals
19°
Viana Do Castelo
Sunny day
22°
Ponta Delgada Joao Paulo Ii
Sunny intervals
15°

It was probably 25 on the coast where they measure for my city but it was definitely hotter here.

[Jessica.]

Originally Posted by Glenn.

LT must be in Portugal Jess

Hope you’re all ok x

Yeah, he knows better apparently.

Originally Posted by Ammi

…how’s it all going with you, bebe and your family, Jess…how was today for you…?…

All good, it's very humid and warm but we dressed light and got out as usual, it's like nothing ever happened

[Crimson Dynamo]

Originally Posted by Jessica.

Yeah, he knows better apparently.

yes facts tend to trump anecdotal evidence from unengaged members of the public

its kind of why science exists and meteorologists using official calibrated equipment is used rather than say a dashboard temp from a fiat 500 sat in the midday sun

25.5 °C was the max temp achieved in Portugal today at Vila Real Airport (550m)

most of the country ranged between 17 and 22 C

But thanks for playing

[Ammi]

Originally Posted by Jessica.

Yeah, he knows better apparently.


All good, it's very humid and warm but we dressed light and got out as usual, it's like nothing ever happened

…ahhhhh, I’m so glad that it was more like a regular day for you again … very hot though, you stay safe…..

[Vanessa]

It's nice here in the UK without being over the top. I love it!
Would love to visit Spain one day, but not at the moment with thr power outage

[Jessica.]

Originally Posted by Crimson Dynamo

yes facts tend to trump anecdotal evidence from unengaged members of the public

its kind of why science exists and meteorologists using official calibrated equipment is used rather than say a dashboard temp from a fiat 500 sat in the midday sun

25.5 °C was the max temp achieved in Portugal today at Vila Real Airport (550m)

most of the country ranged between 17 and 22 C

But thanks for playing

Well you're wrong, thermometers can't measure everywhere at once and there isn't one collecting data inland from the coast in my city It was definitely hotter than 25ş and there can obviously be errors in the forecast because you said it was going to be 17ş. Portuguese people find 25ş cold, it was sweltering.

[Crimson Dynamo]

Originally Posted by Jessica.

Well you're wrong, thermometers can't measure everywhere at once and there isn't one collecting data inland from the coast in my city It was definitely hotter than 25ş and there can obviously be errors in the forecast because you said it was going to be 17ş. Portuguese people find 25ş cold, it was sweltering.

[Jessica.]

Originally Posted by Crimson Dynamo

Your superiority complex is showing

[Crimson Dynamo]

Originally Posted by Jessica.

Your superiority complex is showing

Forecasters rights
Are human rights

[Maru]

Originally Posted by Nicky91

it's good to take precautionary measures i guess, but let's just not spread too much fear among the public

but honestly our energy providers (like in my nation are doing) need to regularly double check if everything is still looking okay, like no signs of fatigue on any of the cables, or to double check for weak spots anywhere

The sad reality is because we have become so dependent on a grid and digital services, it's inevitable it is our weakest point and so only a matter of time a country is attacked in this way... it's not fear mongering, it's common sense, and we need to all be prepared. Be kind to your neighbors and learn to grow your own food... we never know when we might need each other for a bit of power hookup or just finding out what local stores have food or ice in stock and whether they even have power...

[Beso]

Originally Posted by Jessica.

It's an extremely hot day too, we just did the big food shop on Saturday, I'm worried about it all being wasted. Also don't know how I'll sort the baby's dinner.

I wouldn't be wasting my phone battery on us.