Posted by simus on September 8, 2004, at 0:02:05
In reply to Re: Kara and Larry - help? » Simus, posted by KaraS on September 7, 2004, at 22:09:52
> > Hey Kara, your message made my evening! I feel pretty good now. I did throw the EPO away. I read that it can cause nausea, vomiting and diarrhea. Worse yet, it is not advised for people prone to seizures or on a med that makes people more seizure prone (Wellbutrin is one). Even if it wasn't what made me sick, I just don't want to take a chance...
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> That's unbelievable. I never would have suspected that about EPO. I always think of it as so harmless and I've taken it for years without any problem. You have to be careful about borage oil as well. The poorer quality ones can have contaminants. I forgot what the offending chemical involved is. Black currant oil is another alternative as well.Hmmmm... I had better read up on the borage oil before I start taking it again...
> > Just what I needed... I was "kicked off" the internet about an hour ago because SOMEONE ELSE had just signed on using my login and password. Ain't that something?!! I called my internet subscriber and asked them what was going on, and they told me that programs can be put on our computers without our knowledge that somehow make our screen name and password available to hackers. I guess I knew it could happen, I just never thought it would happen to me. They were actually using my ID for at least 4 days, and even sending out mail from my address. Isn't that creepy? It's like finding out someone has been walking around in your home when you were gone. It doesn't even matter if anything was touched... it's just the thought of it...
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> How wierd. I've had viruses or worms where they get into your computer and send out spam and viruses from your PC with your name on it. Sometimes I'd get these messages that such and such was undeliverable to some address I'd never ever send anything to. It's amazing what some hackers can do. Of course you feel robbed. It is identity theft. But to throw you off of your own computer, the nerve!!! (Like you need this now of all times.)Uhhh... Kara??? Strange mail was being sent from my e-mail address starting about a week ago (showed up in "sent" category). That was my FIRST tip that something was going on. That isn't from viruses or worms, but from spyware that has been installed on your computer via the internet. You don't even have to download something to get it - just sometimes click on something and "voile!". Someone actually has your address and password, and heaven only knows what else, thanks to the wonderful world of spywear, and is sending mail from address. I just learned about all of this from my daughter's computer geek boyfriend (I really adore him though). He came over tonight and ran a new virus scan and spywear detector. WOW!!! What a mess I had! My computer was so messed up that he won't let me use it to get on the internet. Well, he cleaned out all of the viruses, but the spywear (or possibly a virus) had somehow corrupted a file and he couldn't remove the spywear because of it. But he did clean out all of the viruses (and spywear) from the kid's machine, so at least I have some access to the internet.
> BTW, how are you feeling now? Is the depression gone?
I am doing much better today, thanks. Well, aside from messing with the computer stuff and fretting over that. Thank God for daughters' geeky boyfriends!!! =) He is only 17, but he brilliant. He is about to start school for electrical engineering. (I hope he remembers "Mom" when he becomes rich and famous! LOL)
> > How have you been doing? Have you tried anything new? How is work? If you ever need any stress relief, let me know. We can start a new game of "Where in the World is Larry Hoover?" I hear it is quite popular in Canada.
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> The job today was really fast-paced and stressful and disorganized. They said that when I'm there in the evenings it won't be as crazy. Hopefully, that's true.Ooooohhhhh... Nightshift! Right up my alley! I am virtually to the point of not fighting the insomnia anymore and just letting it work in my favor.
> I think Larry is bored with us here on the Alternative Board. He's on the main board a lot more now. Also, he's been very involved on the administrative board arguing against some of the recent blocks. I hope he doesn't get himself blocked because of it.
He seemed pretty stressed once when he posted... I REALLY hope he doesn't get blocked too. He is such a blessing.
God bless,
Simus
(P.S. Get that computer thingie looked into when you can.)
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