Hurricane Rita Ready to Ravish Reality

Tropical Storm Rita is looking for some warmer water and moving towards the Gulf of Mexico with nothing in her way. Ready or not here comes Rita and she is really growing fast. Rita is already a fairly large system and moves directly thru the alleyway between Cuba and Floridas Southern Most coast and will travel directly over the Florida Keys. Unfortunately the only way out of the Keys will be thru Rita, as she approaches from West to East, while the escape route by land is from East to West?

The Atlantic Hurricanes are now on number 18 named storms, while the Pacific coast is still on the Ms for tropical storms. Meanwhile the Moon cycle and Solar Flares are problematic and adding to the atmospheric energy right now and once these storms get started they will grow in a turbulent environment of higher seas, white caps, warmer waters and we are still in the peak of Hurricane Season, in September.

Will we get a fatal four Hurricane Run again this year like we did last year when Florida took 4 Hurricanes in a little over a one-month period? It is well possible the Rita will clear the alley way and suck Tropical Storm Philippe into her void as she quickly moves into the Gulf and is texas bound. Meanwhile if Rita hits with the revenge of Galveston:

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We have another sea wall to deal with and if it hits North East of Galveston then Houston, we have a problem and that means due to the size of what Rita could become, we are talking about flooding from Houston to New Orleans. There is not a whole lot in the way of Tropical Storm Rita and weather forecasters are pretty certain that it will be a Hurricane within 36-48 hours. Rita is going to rip the relaxing reality of resorts in Key West on her way to breath the really warm gulf air. Think on this.

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Wireless Network Basics

If you've got more than one computer at home, you may be thinking about setting up a wireless network. It can make file-sharing a breeze, with no more having to burn data onto a CD-ROM or trying to fit it all into a memory stick (or -shudder- a floppy disc!) to get it across the room. And going wireless lets you position the router in a convenient central location, without having to run wires along the baseboards or under carpets.

But setting up a wireless (or 'wi-fi') system can be a daunting task if you've never done it. Or is it? With technology today, firing up a wireless router and adding a few access points has never been easier. Many of the setup routines are automated, with your input limited to thinking up a few passwords, or typing in some information off the label on a piece of hardware. Let's take a quick look at some of the hardware common to any wireless setup.

The core of any network is the router. If you already have a broadband/ADSL/cable modem, it's best to get one with the modem function built-in, and replace your existing one. If you don't want to do that, make sure the router you decide upon can be plugged into your modem. The router transmits and receives the signal to your computers. Almost all of them have several Ethernet ports to connect devices with a cable. This is handy if you have a computer or network-accessible printer nearby, and don't need a wireless connection. The important thing to remember when purchasing a router is to make sure it's 802.11g compatible. The 'g' means it's faster than the older 'b' standard. You may see references to an upcoming 'n' standard as well. The final requirements for this standard have not been fully decided as of yet, so if you get a 'pre-n' piece of hardware, the standards may change, leaving your device unable to function properly.

Your computer will need a wireless access point to communicate with the router. There are two main types. The first is the PCI wireless network card. This is an internal card, like many modems, and must be installed inside the computer in an empty card slot. These will have an antenna that sticks out of the back of your PC, which may not give you the best signal if the antenna is hidden away. Some models have a short cable for the aerial, so you can mount it somewhere to improve reception.

The second type of network connection is a USB adapter. This attaches to an open USB port on your computer, and has either a built-in antenna, or a cable to a separate aerial, like the PCI card. These are portable between computers, but may not receive as well as a built-in card. Also, they can be bumped if they stick out of your computer.

If you have a notebook computer, many of them now have wireless access built in. Older models can use a notebook card, which slides into the PCIMCA slot.

With this basic knowledge, you may find that configuring your own wireless network is amazingly easy. In no time, you can be surfing from anywhere in your house, or passing files back and forth effortlessly from one computer to another. Many other devices can now also access your home network, such as game consoles, cameras and cell phones. Unplug yourself, and see how much fun it can be to go without a wire.

For more information about setting up a wireless home network, go to Wireless Access Points and Routers

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