Category Archives: Happenings

Call of Duty 2

Before the next wave of new games that interest me come out, I decided to spend a few months working on my "pile of shame" -- games that I purchased some time in the past but never got around to … Continue reading

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Halo3, Scoooooooba

On Saturday I played most of Halo3's (H3) single player campaign. I've been putting off playing it because I had so many other great games to play, but decided I just couldn't put it off any longer. I actually started … Continue reading

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Weekend stuff

The lease on our apartment comes due in about three months. If we plan to move we'll have to notify our current complex 60 days before the end of the lease. While we like our apartment and location, there is … Continue reading

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Getting Into Computers in the 1980s

I started with computers back in the early 80s with a Timex/Sinclair 1000. My brother owned this (tiny) computer - he bought it used from a friend. While I don't know why his friend sold it to him or why … Continue reading

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Another Older but AMAZING Game

I tend to get caught up in the hype of new games (and books and movies). I'm trying to break myself of the habit and get behind the "new" curve, but it can be difficult. A new 360 game is … Continue reading

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Cable lineup, sad about AMC

My cable provider is Cablevision (Optimum). In general, I am relatively happy with them. Sure, they are way overpriced - but cable always is, especially after the introductory first year. The quality of the SD channels isn't great, but it … Continue reading

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Good games that could have been great

Not long ago I borrowed and played The Darkness. The Darkness was a a solid game. It was fun. It was good, but through the entire play I felt if they had spent another six months on it, it could … Continue reading

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Let it sync, let it sync, let it sync!

I love my iPhone 3G. It is such a great device. It does everything, well, almost everything. I maintain my calendars using Google Calendar (which is an amazing calendar!) and my contact list and emails in Google Mail. The iPhone … Continue reading

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Those Darn Mutants

I've been collecting some Stephen King themed comic books. I was in Midtown Comics early in the week to pick up the latest issues of Dark Tower Treachery and The Stand and saw they had passes for a sneak preview … Continue reading

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A Painful Lesson

I went to pick up my notebook PC a couple nights ago. I gripped it by the front corner and I guess with the weight of the machine I squeezed it a bit to hard right where the hard drive … Continue reading

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