Iwo Jima renamed Iwo To

But it's not actually such a big thing. Both names are "spelled" the same. (In the Japanese writing system, anyway) They're just pronounced differently.

This led to the mistaken name, Iwo Jima. The name, "Iwo Jima" came from the mistaken reading of a map or two.

So, Iwo To is the correct name, as far as history and the locals are concerned.

So perhaps you should count this as a good thing.

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OLPC's goals shady

I've been reading the One Laptop Per Child's independent blog, and it really seems as though this project is just a little misguided.

Negroponte (big cheese of OLPC) claims that it's all about the education, but the pieces on the OLPC blog make me question that.

In particular, this one.

But most of them point out that just releasing the laptops alone would be a travesty. And it would be. Big changes really do have to happen before it all works out.

But on a different note, if you view One Laptop Per Child as a laptop project, then it is succeeding wildly.

Oh, this confusing world...

Fans getting a chance to create their own Doritos game?

Doritos, from the user created commercial fame, is now extending that to video games. They want people to submit their creations, and the best one will be picked.

Heck, the winner gets their game included on Xbox Live Marketplace, so you know it's official.

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North Korea and America getting along?

According to my source, North Korea agreed to speed up removing their nuclear facilities after a surprise visit from an American diplomat.

It also seems the conversation went well.

Who knew?

How long until mankind has the ability to move things with our minds?

Alright, so it's not telekinesis I'm talking about.

Japanese scientists are in the process of making or have made something that can detect certain patterns of brain thought. When a certain pattern is detected, it can be wired to do something else. Like, run a toy train.

Now, don't get too excited. From my vague reading through of the article, it seems that this is limited to vague types of brain thought. Such as "problem solving."

In other words, it can't be told to go whenever you think about what you did on Jevember 31.

Although, I could be wrong. Just read the article for the details.

What do you do if your plane's landing gear doesn't work?

You still land it, duh!

And that's what happened. Hardcore.

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Nelipot;

One who walks barefoot.

Thanks, Futility Closet.

PS3's cost to become reasonable.

Did I say reasonable? I meant less ridiculous.

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While no price is given, it's obvious that it will be lower. With all of my experience in electronics combined with Sony's previous price, it will probably be around $500 (drop of $100). This is still ridiculous. And, keep in mind, but this is pure speculation of the most uncertain kind. I'm not even an expert in anything.

Connor's cult
Join us!

-Be mercifully exploited by a charismatic leader
-Abandon friends, family, and all possesions
-Help us recruit
-Achieve oneness (or some crap like that)
-Lose your sense of identity
-Free uniform!

"There's a small problem.

It's (frog) covered in cheese."

Apple's next product; it can play music, play videos, watch tv, cook toast, talk to relatives, beat you at chess, and finally, wake you up in the morning.

The product's name?

The iMpossible.

It's funny how I remember the joke promises and forget the real ones.

Welcome to Connor's Blog.

Update schedule; "usually"

I like how Myspace makes you double check when you're leaving a comment, posting a bulletin, or replying to a message, but it doesn't make you double check when you reply to a bulletin...

And now, the most relaxing website ever.

http://www.soundsleeping.com/drums_small.html

Sweet seagull dreams.

I think I might eschew reading anything for my podcast in favor of having a computerized voice do it. It would be so much cooler.

For like the first few times. But then it would get unnacceptable. So I'd have to step in. Still, this can be an interesting tool...

But more importantly, a fun toy.

Someone searched for "mylip glass" and found my webpage.

So, I need to add that to the search terms page.

(Commenting on an self driven car)

In Soviet Russia, car drives you!

Posted by: ce | Jun 15, 2007 8:59:47 PM

Schools' almost out for summer! Just one more day!

But, since we're a high school that does half day finals, it's like a half day. But since I get out of one of my classes early, it's like a quarter day!

Listening to three music tracks at once. Pandemonium at its finest.

"Vizzini: He didn't fall? Inconceivable!
Inigo: You keep using that word. I do not think it means what you think it means. "

In the Puffy AmiYumi song, "Friends Forever," I hear the line,

"But nothing picks me up like knowing we'll be friends forever,"
As,

"But nothing beats me up like knowing we'll be friends forever."

Not quite the same message, eh?