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Okay a couple of things of interest kids. First off I am like most folks watching the things in south asia right now and thinking on the sheer power and ruthlessness of nature. I am sad to predict that when the final count of dead goes up from not just the initial killed but the ones lost to disease as well it will top 40,000. There have been a few wars I could think of with less of a death count. Speaking of wars and death count, there has been a war in SriLanka for so long that one of the hazards in clean up is the number of LAND MINES displaced in the wave.

Oh and for another cheerful note....
http://www.space.com/scienceastronomy/asteroid_update_041227.html

we got one up to a rating 4 on the Torrino scale kids. A 1 in 40 chance of hitting the earth. with the force of something like 1900 megatons. If it hits the ocean we will see a repeat of what happened in south asia. Of course this will be in 2029 so we have a little time, but that is conceivably in my life time and the life times of most of my friends. Sadly there is no plan or facility for stopping a 1300 ft across hunk of iron from hitting us at something like 5 kilometers a second. If one is not come up with someday we will find not just a serious maybe but a definate yes this will us rock and we will get to be spectators to global catastrophy.

Oh well enough doom and gloom,

I am at work at good old Clientlogic. Right now taking activation calls for Virgin Mobile. If any of you have used them tell me how they are as I am getting one as a bonus for helping. I start my regular assignment the 3rd.

I met with the sleep specialist and he has scheduled a night to watch me sleep so he can determine if what he expects is true. He expects to find sleep apnia. If so it is likely i will have a CPAP machine. The good news is generally those machines supposedly work. Oh well back to trenches kids. See ya.

TechNoir

ps. I am working on an outline for a movie script. Does anyone know how to write a movie script?

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Date: 2004-12-28 01:28 am (UTC)

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There are tons of books about writing movie scripts. I have a very good one called How Not to Write a Screenplay. It's quite useful, so long as you remember that the author is not infallible - only experienced.

Date: 2004-12-28 03:40 am (UTC)

technoir.livejournal.com

Duly noted and will be acquired.

thanks doll.

Date: 2004-12-28 01:41 am (UTC)

dramakeen.livejournal.com

I have a close friend who was put on CPAP years ago. He's never regretted it. before, he was falling asleep while driving, while at work, everywhere, anytime. Now, he's wide awake and rested.

Just make Darth Vader jokes :)

Date: 2004-12-28 05:33 am (UTC)

paradisacorbasi.livejournal.com

I met with the sleep specialist and he has scheduled a night to watch me sleep so he can determine if what he expects is true. He expects to find sleep apnia. If so it is likely i will have a CPAP machine. The good news is generally those machines supposedly work. Oh well back to trenches kids. See ya.

I've had mine for almost a month now and there's a huge difference in my energy level and in how tired I get during the day.

I'm still wrestling with the fit of the mask, but other than that, it's making a difference.

If you breathe through your nose, go with a gel mask. That's what I've been suggested. I tend to mouth breathe so it's awkward for me at first, but it still is useful. The full-face mask had to be unreasonably tight to work for me.

Also, you may want to join

sleep_disorders. Very supportive and friendly group; and the backentries can tell you what to expect to some degree.

Date: 2004-12-29 03:55 am (UTC)

Thank you for all the first hand input. The social aspect of it is a bit daunting I guess(jokes and such), but I get those now over my snoring. It would be nice to get restful sleep for a change.

Date: 2004-12-29 03:58 am (UTC)

I had the same concern, which is why I blew it off for so long. The awkwardness of sleeping around others. But in general -- I don't, and the change in energy level really makes it worth it to use it.

I'm still having awkwardness trying to get my mask to stay on so I don't get air leaks, but other than that, all the effects are beneficial.

And trust me, feeling the difference will win out over social awkwardness.

Date: 2004-12-29 04:59 am (UTC)

duly noted.

hey how is the noise issue on the things? Are they quiet?

Also having a goatee I am rather fond of i wonder how that will affect?

Date: 2004-12-29 02:53 pm (UTC)

They're whisper quiet except if the mask is air leaking.

And the mask can cover just your nose if you prefer so it doesn't touch your beard.

And

demiurgent told me I'd get amazing dreams from using it and he was right because I'm getting more REM sleep now. I am having some elaborate and convoluted and vivid dreams.