Well... this looks... bad for Rhode Island. I called in sick today, got some kind of stomach something.  Super. Gonna be going out later for food and then either going to work tomorrow or staying home to watch.  Then leaving Saturday morning to visit Word Thief  and partake in lots of.. beverages.  Thank goodness for friends :)

Technology Tip of the Day:

This is related to the above. Those of you along the east coast or expecting a hurricane to barrel through your area, here's a checklist of things you need in preparation of a power outage.

• Batteries
• Radio (battery operated)
• Bottled water
• Mechanical can opener
• Candles
• First aid supplies
• Flashlights
• 3-5lb bag of ice
• Canned meat
• Canned fruit/veggies
• Cereal, cookies, crackers and snacks
• Peanut butter and jelly (seriously)
• Coffee and tea

 Also, make sure you have a full tank of gas, plenty of whatever prescriptions you're on, plenty of entertainment that isn't battery operated (books, a deck of cards, board games) and blankets.  Best of luck to everyone!