With Love to China and All Hackers

I've always enjoyed studying the history and culture of China. It's a fascinating country.

Unfortunately, I don't agree with some of their politics or the communist agenda. This has kept me from visiting what I'm sure is one of the most interesting countries in the world.

One day, I hope to see China. I know that it'll take a long time, even if I only visit a few places, with the country being as vast as it is.

What transpired this week, with the US government filing charges against Chinese military officers is scary. Those of us who have a basic grasp of the Oriental philosophy realize this is a much more serious affront than it appears to be in the news headlines.

Only a person of ignorance would think that cyber-spying is not going on in this new age. Everyone is doing it. Many companies are doing it, both to employees and clients. Governments are doing it to other governments, companies and their own citizens. Hackers are doing it for whatever reasons they have, good or bad.

It didn't start last week, last year or in the last decade. It's been going on every since the first computer network was set up. Someone, somewhere wants to know what you're doing.

I quit worrying about it.

Watch all you want.

Your malfunction may not be the same

As the malfunction that started your glitch. Please refer to that which is not known to know what should be known, if only you knew it.

I would like to thank Donald Rumsfeld for the inspiration for the above rumination.

Anybody out there writing a book called, "Ruminations on Rummy"?

It's Not Too Late...

To get prepared, but let's say that you don't have all the time in the world.

I've rewritten my cyberwar book, updating it and cleaning it up. When you write, it's not about writing, it's about rewriting that makes the article, book, etc worth reading.

Recent events have led me to believe that we are now fast approaching a point of no return in political alignments.

I won't delve deeply into the cosmic scenario. Let's just say that the Near Earth Asteroid count is up, the sun is about to 'flip' it's magnetic poles and I'm sure that you're enjoying this lovely weather.

What's the convergence point for all of these things? Almost impossible to say, much less predict with any degree of accuracy.

Like any life cycle, there's a beginning, a middle and an end. Then the spiral begins again. That's right, spiral. Think of the double-helix of the RNA/DNA molecule and you'll get the idea.

Or as an old saying goes, "The worm turns."

Cyberwar Draws Closer

Enjoying your present lifestyle?

Good, remember this, when the lights go off.

You've been trying to compete with the local status quo, acquiring all the goodies of life.

If it's electrical, it might just be junkyard treasure in the future.

I won't say 'near future'.

That's too vague.

You don't want to watch this space for a warning.

By then, it'll be too late.

Keep those matches and candles handy.

What's Next?

Just looked at the Spaceweather.com site and we could have some more flares in the next week or so.

Can't believe that FINALLY, the mainstream media, in this case, National Public Radio, is actually covering cyberwar and it's potential for a man-made disaster. Oh, wait, it would be a 'war'. Not like any that you've ever seen or heard about, believe me. Now, maybe I can finally get an agent or publisher for my novel.

More on the novel in future posts.

What

Solar Storms This Week?

Just looked at the Spaceweather site (www.spaceweather.com) and it's not encouraging, to say the least. We could have some CMEs (coronal mass ejections) yet this week in the X-class range. Already had some minor hits and expect them to affect our weather here on Earth.

If we do get a direct hit from a major X-class flare, there could be some electrical system problems, not to mention cellphone, satellite, etc. I've already had problems with my radio, noticeable interference in reception.

Otherwise, just enjoy the beautiful fall weather.

Now, where did I leave the boat....