writing stringing overloading play time finding searching collecting understanding speeding working pulsing cramming doing reading

FFFFFUUUUUUUUUU going insaneeeeee. too much shit. I HATE COMPLAINING. 

life now, work later?

Ipod Killer = Zone Alarm

Thought I lost my new Itouch that I won, all because of Zone Alarm.

Good call, blocking updates and causing my Itouch to have to go through a system restore useless virus protection, good call.

Also, Itunes help site actually helped, I’m surprised - those kinds of generic help pages never work so well.

I’m un-installing Zone Alarm soon, shutting it down has been the solution to way to many problems, especially with my Ipod.

It has come to my attention, as it has to most with and internet connection or a TV with a news broadcast or a radio, that there exists much unrest in Egypt. Most likely inspired by the protests and revolution in Tunisia which occurred recently, Egyptian citizens have taken to the streets in protest of their government. I think that a majority of people around the world only know that much, or if they know anymore they believe that the people are fighting in the name of democracy.

Upon more research on the topic, the reasons Egyptians are out in the streets and speaking out on the internet are financial stagnation and poor living conditions, political repression, and the suspected rigging of recent elections. If the people feel all of this is true and there is such economic turmoil, then a revolution or sorts, or a change in government is completely valid. And it seems to be working, as far as I can tell. President Mubarak has fired his cabinet, instituted a vice president (the first ever in Egypt), and most importantly stated late last night that he will not seek re-election in September. ALSO in his speech, Mubarak said that he wants to ensure fair and free elections and “restore the stability of the country and to ensure a peaceful transition of power”. 

Even in light of this speech, plus assertions by Western political leaders like Barack Obama, Egyptians call for his resignation immediately. I fear this sentiment. If Mubarak loses all power and control now, the country is left vulnerable. The protesters have no clear leader behind which they are following. Who will take over if Mubarak is booted out? The military, a group which is not aligned with the Western countries, or theocratic rule? Mubarak made peace with Israel. Who is to say that the anyone who will replace Mubarak right now will keep that peace? I believe that the population of Egypt now needs to focus all of its rights of free speech and involvement with the government to making sure Mubarak follows through with his promises, not overthrowing him after he has conceded. I urge all of this post’s readers to sincerely think about the consequences of Egypt losing a clear central authority at this moment.