Boiling along...

Lat night, Galina got to thinking about what else to take to Houston, and while it'd be nice to have some additional things down there, after a few minutes thought, I realized that I had been prepared to return from the campaign and live in Houston, so my list was pretty short: clothing, some more books, a couple of the folding bookshelves from the store... that kind of thing. Still, I'll likely devote a couple of hours to packing, but it'll have to occur tomorrow afternoon.

I had about 5000 words on my plate by a couple of hours ago, including a rush-rate job from a client who rarely offers a rush rate (though the deadlines might make you think otherwise). That job was just returned, and I feel pretty good about it, considering how the client stressed the importance of having the text read like polished, native English.

After all, "polished, native English 'R' us!"

This morning, I put in an order for another refill of the BP meds, which ought to be ready shortly. I hope the pharmacy isn't forced to "owe" me any tablets, as has happened in the past, since otherwise they'll have to send me the balance. (Only pharmacies are allowed to send prescription meds through the mail, did you know that?)

So now, I have 1900 words left of one document that's "in work," and 2200 and 330 words left of two others that I haven't started yet and which are due tomorrow around midday. I've also had to decline additional work. Rats.

There's been little time to think of anything else, but that's the way it's turnin' right now.

Cheers...

Eliminated...

I've been intrigued by ads on the tube touting broadband access via the cell network. A look at the Verizon site (they're my cell service provider) describes the service very attractively, with unlimited access at 400-700 kbps (say, at the lower end, that's like my DSL service in Pagosa!).

Of course, there's that pesky 2-year contract thing.

Oh, and this, the fine print in the customer agreement:

Unlimited NationalAccess/BroadbandAccess services cannot be used (1) for uploading, downloading or streaming of movies, music or games, (2) with server devices or with host computer applications, including, but not limited to, Web camera posts or broadcasts, automatic data feeds, Voice over IP (VoIP), automated machine-to-machine connections, or peer-to-peer (P2P) file sharing, or (3) as a substitute or backup for private lines or dedicated data connections.

Yikes!

And later:

We reserve right to limit throughput or amount of data transferred, deny or terminate service, without notice, to anyone we believe is using NationalAccess or BroadbandAccess in any manner prohibited above or whose usage adversely impacts our network orservice levels.

Well, I guess it's back to the drawing board.

DSL? Cable?

Anyone have any suggestions/plugs/warnings?

Whatever plan I end up using, the fine print is going to be important.

Cheers...