Urban Survival Secrets

Surviving Virus’ and more

If someone was to ask me to rate my personal life this week it would be a 3 star week. Lets say Virus City!

Here I am, a guy, with a bladder infection after having the flu. Now, for the feminine side, you are probably aware of the challenges. As a guy, I have never had one so here I am peeing like an 8 month pregnant woman (every little while with just a bit o pee!) Lets not say that it is very comfortable – I hear the woman folk laughing right now. So my plan is lots of cranberry juice over the next few days then move into anti-biotics if needed. I will need to discuss with my Doctor tomorrow at church.

There is an article in this months Scientific American regarding Solar Storms. This bugs me as an armature astronomer. Are the authors publishing fear or just data? Seeing that Sci Am is a genera reader, there is a fear factor which sells. I have read the article once and will report back on it. In short, what will happen to our communications and such when a huge solar storm hits us like in 1961 or in the 1800′s? Kind of shows our vulnerabilities since we are so electronically hooked up! As an engineer, this fascinates me a lot.

On another virus note, my desktop has been suffering as well. I have been the recipient of a nasty browser take over virus. Even with a few programs, I have yet to break the virus. Heck, I feel like I have the Bird Flu! So, I found the offending program after a few days, and am getting closer to solving the situation. Needless to say, the desktop is in quarantine until further notice. I was able to bring back my laptop to life with a little work.

I heard this week, that the Red Cross is $70 million in the debt. With Hurricane season in full swing and Hanna hitting, Ike getting ready to hit and Josephine forming, the Red Cross can use our help. Apparently, most folks have not donated because of the lack of a direct hit from Gustav. Come on Folks, I have put money in and I have a business that recently sunk faster than a torpedoed ship!

Anyhow, I am back in the saddle as far as I can see. I apologize about being gone for a while.

See you in a while!

CW

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