This song, and especially this portion of the lyrics, has significant meaning in my life, and not necessarily just the one it puts out there, as this applies to anyone that I have ever loved, been close to, or cared about.

Everyone goes their own way in life at times. Close friends and loved ones and I have parted ways at times, sometimes under not-so-happy circumstances, but it doesn’t change that if they really needed me, I’d be there for them.

So like the song says, you just do what you gotta do and I’ll be there on the other side of it all.

McAfee Users:

If you are running Windows XP you need to check the versions for McAfee and and it’s DAT file. If you have McAfee 8.7 with 5958 DAT you will probably need to follow the steps on this PDF (http://bit.ly/d9Ziw5) to “Rollback your DAT” to Version 5957.

This SHOULD fix the problem. Once you’ve rolled it back, disable auto-updates for the time being.

Check back for updates.

UPDATE (April 21st @ 2:42PM)

Straight from McAfee:

McAfee is aware that a number of corporate customers have incurred a false positive error due to incorrect malware alerts. Our initial investigation indicates that the error can result in moderate to significant performance issues on systems running Windows XP Service Pack 3.

The 5958 DAT has been removed from McAfee download servers, preventing any further impact to corporate customers. McAfee teams are working with the highest priority to support impacted customers and plan to provide an update virus definition file shortly.

The IT people here are working on an easy way for users to fix this for those effected. Since McAfee has pulled the DAT (update) from their servers, it should be safe to turn on your computers, turn McAfee AutoUpdate back on, and allow McAfee to run in general. As soon as an easy to use fix has been released, I will post it here.

UPDATE (April 22st @ 9:10AM)

If you are getting a message when trying to do the “Rollback” method along the lines of “Failed to initialize [...] McAfee Framework Service”, here’s what you will need to do.

1. Go to Start->Run and the Run Dialog will appear
2. Type in: services.msc
3. A window will appear.
4. Find the McAfee Framework service on there and right-click it.
5. Click “restart” or “start”, whichever is available for you.

Once you do that, the roll back should work

“Automated” Fix

A somewhat automated fix has been provided by Clemson’s IT Department. Burn the following ISO to a disc, then you can put it in your CD drive and EITHER run it from inside Windows XP OR Boot straight from the CD

http://bit.ly/McAfee5958Patch

NOTE: I don’t know if this will work everywhere or just on Clemson’s Network.

• Put whatever you want on it
• It must be organized in a logical fashion based on the CD
  • If it a CD of Scores/Soundtracks, organize it by the Game/Movie it came from
  • If it is just songs by Various artists,  categorize by Artists

How to create an MP3 CD:

• Data/CD ISO (Preferred since you can make folders)
  • Place blank CD in you Burner
    • If you use a CD Burning program, open in and enter the DATA or CD ISO creation
    • Windows CD Burning wizard also works I believe
  • Create FOLDERS for your organizational structure
    • NO Sub-Folders, the player can only read one folder deep
    • Example:
      If you are making a Soundtrack CD, make folder’s like this:
      • Aladdin
      • Spider-man
      • Transformers
      • Transformers 2
      • Watchmen
  • Once you are finished making the folders, make sure they are sorted Alphabetically
    Sometimes it actually makes a difference….

• iTunes: http://www.wikihow.com/Make-an-MP3-CD-Using-iTunes
  • One thing they leave out is that, if I remember correctly, how you have it sorted in iTunes, is how it burns to the CD.
  • iTunes doesn’t make folders, but that’s alright if this is the only way you can do it.

Let me know if you have any trouble with any of this, and thanks in advance!

ANYWAYS… the irony in the power going off is that I was in the process of thinking about getting a replacement for my laptop, since it seems to be crapping out left and right. Just the fact that it didn’t crash last night while I was asleep was a surprise. So I have been looking at options, and debating if I want to get another laptop or just get a nice desktop to use here at home and use my laptop for mostly non-important stuff/transport for the rest of it’s disabled life. Then just as I thought “I’ll probably just get a desktop” the power died, turning everything off EXCEPT my laptop… coincidence or a very crafty plan?? Who knows, but I’ll still be looking at getting a desktop

On a final note, while typing this Windows gave me this message

“It appears that you may be having internet connectivity issues. You may want to contact your Internet Service Provider to resolve this issue”

Yeah. thanks Windows…. though i am impressed with what was provided when I click “More details” cause it apparently knows I usually use broadband saying that it “noticed slower than normal connection speeds along with frequent disconnecting”

Run 10 K

We ran, well some of it, just over 5K (3.3 miles) and I’m not sure in what time…

Tomorrow is rest day and then I might be taking a rotation, or few, off due to this awkwardness of me not being able to bend my arms past 90 degrees… haha

Keep an eye out for my future postings and let me know if you are doing it or start!
www.crossfit.com

With a continuously running clock do one 135 pound Clean and Jerk the first minute, two 135 pound Clean and Jerks the second minute, three 135 pound Clean and Jerks the third minute… continuing as long as you are able.
Use as many sets each minute as needed.

I was going to scale down to:

With a continuously running clock do one 45 pound Clean and Jerk the first minute, two 45 pound Clean and Jerks the second minute, three 45 pound Clean and Jerks the third minute… continuing as long as you are able.

Instead, I ended up learning how to do “Cleans” and “Jerks” with 25 pounds. I did end up sweating a bit, which is saying a lot since I don’t really sweat, so it was something… I’ll have to work on it more once I get less sore… whenever that will be…

“Cindy”
Complete as many rounds as possible 20 minutes of:
5 Pull-ups
10 Push-ups
15 Squats

I completed 11 rounds plus 5 pull-ups and 5 push-ups, with 50 lbs counterweight on pull-ups and after 5 rounds I started doing incline push-ups.

My arms feel like they could deflect bullets, but I can barely move them and lift anything right now…. haha

Complete as many rounds as possible 20 minutes of:
10 Wallball shots w/ 20 pound ball
10 GHD Sit-ups
10 Back extensions

My first day of CrossFit, I completed 11 rounds, substituting Thrusters for Wallball.

I’m pretty happy about it so far. I’m going to try to stick with the given workouts as much as possible.

Well tomorrow is rest day, so I guess I picked a good day to start

There will of course be a few exceptions to the rule, like if you are on verizon and have limited text messaging or minutes, but this will be my primary number for calls, texts, everything.

So to make this easier on everyone, just use my GoogleVoice number please. It is EightSixFour.SixFourTwo.FourThreeOneEight