As you may have noticed, the site now has a new name. Look it up if you're curious.

AHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!!!! The folks at Microsoft have done it again. They've had the authentic Windows validation program around for some time now, but only within the past two days did they begin to require users to use it before downloading files. Never fear though, as it was hacked within 24 hrs with a simple bit of code which one places in the URL bar and presses enter at the custom/express update screen before proceeding: javascript:void(window.g_sDisableWGACheck='all')

courtesy the folks at boingboing.net:
http://www.boingboing.net/2005/07/28/microsoft_genuine_ad.html

Got back from the UT Honors Colloquium yesterday. Pretty interesting. May talk about more if it behooves me.

So, Michael and I are working on an ongoing novel. It's fantasy. Yeah. Looking for editors/contributors.

Hmm, plans need to be changed, might have to intervene. Why can't this be easier. It seems like it's gonna be hit and miss...

I think I'm feeling kinda ill.

Back from Science Olympiad Nationals competition. We placed 30th overall out of 60 teams competing, which is extremely good for it being our first time. We even medaled in an event. I should sound more enthusiastic, but I'm tired and I am feeling a distraught over . . . something. I probably need to just sleep on it. It's really messing with my mind. I feel like I've been dishonest to some people, so to speak. Not in that I have lied but in that I have omitted things. This could lead to some very unwanted confusion and cause harm to certain parties, including myself. I am also afraid that things will get akward if I do attempt to make changes, which I don't want. As you can see, I'm being pretty obtuse about this. I'm not sure that I'm ready to divulge specifics who's and what's.

Oh what a tangled web we weave,
When first we practise to deceive!

Sir Walter Scott, Marmion, Canto vi. Stanza 17.
Scottish author & novelist (1771 - 1832)

I rescind the note about no memory card slots on the Revolution. Also appears as though wired controllers will be supported too. Ports look similar to Gamecube's and are on the side of the Revolution, so may just be for backward compatiblity.

After looking into E3 today, here is what I have to say:
-The new XBox 360 looks sleeker than its predecessor, but still like a computer. If I painted one of the school computers white and replaced the Dell logo with a glowing green X, they'd look the same. Likely the most versatile system.
-The new PS3 wins hands down so far in the graphics arena - VERY impressive (Gran Turismo seems to be like a lucid dream). Controller seems to have alien influence.
-The new Revolution definitely is the chic-est of the three. It's tiny, rectangular, shiny-black like a PSP, and has a glowing blue disc slot. I predict, as of now, that specs will include a built-in hard-drive as games from previous Nintendo consoles will be downloadable and I didn't see any slots for memory cards. The emphasis on wireless also makes me think there may be a wireless TV hookup, but I'm really unsure about that. No sight of controllers yet.

Another project, but in physics this time. I find modern physics much more amenable that the physics that we have covered in class, so this should be interesting. Now to decide between the Hercules laser, or maybe the possible non-existence of dark matter.

Another project to do, but not so bad, cause it's about modern physics, which is more my thing than the physics we've studied. Now to decide between the Hercules Laser or possible non-existence of dark matter.

I never thought I would say this, but I think I am actually coming to greatly dislike, even hate, the last few weeks of school. I have two projects currently and I will be useless for both of them after Tuesday of next week, so I have basically no time to work on them.

So with Physics B done, that's 5 AP's down and 1 to go, Spanish Literature. Don't really know what to expect, most afraid of essay time length and reading. But that's on Friday.

Switched to a more mellow template. Other one was a bit imposing.

Yeah, so haven't posted in a while. I feel obligated to say that the SciOly team made it to nationals, seeing as how every other related blog says so. Looks like we're gonna have some fun.

At school right now, working on Euro history. Didn't realize the assignment was due :P.

I'm nearly bouncing off of the walls waiting for tomorrow! Computer parts coming in. Also, this Viewsonic UltraBrite A91f+ is SWEET. Looks like it will be a nice week.

I could keep saying that I'm getting back into posting, but it's starting to seem redundant. So, take them as you will, anyone who may read this. It's spring break now and I finished my SAT, so things are looking better. Played in a frisbee match, which we dominated. Filming tomorrow for Aladdin part III, and then on Monday, computer parts come in! (except for the ram, forgot to look to see if in backorder) Yeah, that's about it. Gonna visit Rice on Friday.

This is the first time I've ever seen a legit news source use the term "own" to signify a major beating. I thought the term was just for video gamers and asians.

News 8 Austin | 24 Hour Local News | LOCAL NEWS | UT owns first game of 2004

All, right, I'm back now. The comp was down for like a week, or something. During that time I had the pleasure of having my wisdom teeth removed and becoming a doped-up invalid. I almost passed out from taking to many pills at once.

Yowza! That ain't no mouthwash. Or, should I say, do you rinse and spit or rinse and swallow?

Yahoo! News - Women Say Dentist Made Them Swallow Semen

omg, this is awesome! "Fish and swimming crabs escape [from the dead zone], . . . Anything else dies." It sounds so morbid and yet the articles talks about it so casually.
CNN.com - 'Dead zone' spreads across Gulf of Mexico - Aug 4, 2004

I'm sure underage drinking "just happens" too. Regardless, talk about an uptight mom.
CNN.com - First lady?frowns on?daughter sticking out tongue - Aug 4, 2004

This was too hilarious not to mention. I guess Tigger needed more than a little bounce in his life, or was suspected so. As if I shouldn't already be wary of some dude dressed in a fuzzy orange and black costume getting his picture taken with bunches of children.
CNN.com - 'Tigger' worker acquitted of fondling teen - Aug 4, 2004

Me and a friend film a short movie. Pretty funny. It's about him battling a dumpster. I was the camera man, oh yeah. If there was ever anyone who could make a bad movie, it would be me.