My computers love me

Well that's nice.  My desktop PC has started turning off inexplicably.    Not to be outdone my SuSE box has decided it doesn't want to go online tonight, despite showing an active link light. 

Maybe I should take a hint and stop working on the dang things tonight. 

South Beach

I've been researching this diet/lifestyle and am going to begin next Monday - or try to see how far along I get.   

Phase I lasts two weeks -- no beer, bread, pasta, rice, sugar, corn, carrots, grits, or fruits (among other things).  Allowed in Phase I:  lean meats, veggies, cheese(!!!), skim milk (which I like anyway), all the eggs I want, smaller portions of nuts, and other things. 

Assuming I make it that far Phase II incorporates some fruit and whole wheat pasta and brown rice. 


So has anyone else tried this?