Google Docs

I've been using Google Docs for years. I've found it very convenient when you don't have a "home" computer and are moving around a lot, physically and between work stations/computers. Everywhere you go, as long as there's an Internet connection, you have access to all your documents.

I have personal stuff in there, such as job applications, diplomas, unfinished poems and novels (OK, novel), party invitation lists and whatnot. I have public stuff in there, such as various reports and articles I have come across and found interesting.

And I don't have it backed up. Figured why? Google will take care of that.

But I had never anticipated this message:

We're sorry.

You can't access this spreadsheet because it is in violation of our Terms of service.

That's what I saw when I tried opening my Google spreadsheet called "Jobb", where I have stored ALL info about companies and organizations and their contact info and job sites, application processes and statuses, and more. There are hundreds of organizations and dozens of job applications tracked there.

And now it's gone? I can't open it, I can't download it. And why is it in violation of Google's Terms of service? Beats me.

It could be it's a temporary error, I hope and believe it is, but even so, might be time to reconsider my strategy here.

UPDATE: It was a bug and is now fixed, what a relief!

The geography of Gaza support

I'm struck with the geography of the recorded protests following the Israeli attack on the Ship to Gaza flotilla. With the notable exceptions of Turkey, Egypt, and the Philippines, all protests occur in western Europe, US and Canada, and Australia. That's it. Nothing in Central or South America, nothing (else) in Africa or Asia. Not sure of the significance here, but I'm sure there must be some.