[whitecrow]

Originally Posted by Fredkc

Actually there are several possibilities, and just because you're pranoid doesn't mean they aren't out to get you For next time, you might jot down a few IP numbers to further check things out. For instance if Google won't come up, try going to 64.233.167.99 and see if that brings it up.

Thank you, Fredkc. I knew there had to be an explanation, and yours makes sense. I once had software on a different computer that tracked every single hacking attempt on my IP. To my utter amazement there were 100s and 100s, the majority of which were automated and originated in China. What you're talking about is a little over my head, but I know enough that it makes sense.

I'm not normally a very paranoid guy. Last night I had to try extra-hard. I only checked about 25 sites. ALL of the alternate sites I have bookmarked were down...but I didn't know enough to check the IP addresses and try it that way. Are you saying that if I know the IP number I can type into the address window and that will bring it up?

I also checked some of the most ordinary sites, such as digital camera reviews and my Toyota forum (I love my 18-yr-old Celica!!)...these were all just fine, came right up. Then I checked the international news sites, including those of our so-called enemies...Al-Jazeera, Uruknet etc were all up and running as were Der Spiegel, Hindu Group, Japan Daily, China Daily, etc.

Also...queerly...certain sites which are "alternate" but which to me at least seem to have dark energy...I won't name them...they were up.

ALL the conspiracy sites. ALL the alternate-type forums. ALL the 9/11 truth sites. ALL the alternate news sources. NOTHING else. That's how it looks to me - obviously I couldn't check ALL the sites, and so far at least I have not connected with anyone else that noticed this.