http://www.greatersatellites.com/blog This ain't ya grandma's weblog. Mon, 30 Jun 2008 18:53:18 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en So I played hookie from work on Friday.  More specifically I went in around 10am, stayed until noon when I decided to switch from Citizens Bank to Commerce Bank, then left to take a glorious day trip down the shore with my lady.  We went down to Wildwood at first ... http://www.greatersatellites.com/blog/06/2008/shore-trips-and-barbecues So, I was in the midst of writing what I thought to be a meaningful article (which will get posted... eventually) when I came across several Mac vs. PC articles on none other than AOL News today.  I enjoy reading those types of articles because sometimes they make interesting points ... http://www.greatersatellites.com/blog/06/2008/the-mac-defender After browsing some more news over the course of today, I stumbled across more manliness. The top 64 Manliest Movies to date. I'd like the officially state that I am behind most of the movies on this list. Here's list and the ones I've watched: 64. The Usual ... http://www.greatersatellites.com/blog/05/2008/when-it-rains I recently came across an article on The Art of Manliness website that lists 100 books every guy should read. Needless to say I think it's time I buckled down and read some of the classics. This post will be my running list of what I have read, ... http://www.greatersatellites.com/blog/05/2008/100-books-to-read So a review of the first season of Dexter may be a tad late and quite a bit overdue, but seeing as how I just recently finished and it's recently become perhaps my favorite show of all time, I think any additional Dexter buzz on the interwebs is good buzz ... http://www.greatersatellites.com/blog/05/2008/on-dexter The new map pack for Call of Duty 4 were my first foray into the DLC add-on craze that's swept users of XBox 360 and PS3. I specify add-on because I have downloaded many other cool things, but this will be the supplement to a game I've physically purchased. What ... http://www.greatersatellites.com/blog/04/2008/on-the-new-cod4-maps I was prompted/inspired to write this blog after having read a little piece called "Confessions of a Grand Theft Auto Virgin" by Chris Kohler over at Wired News blog.  Basically, up until a month ago he had never played a next gen (GTA3+) Grand Theft Auto game.    In the weeks ... http://www.greatersatellites.com/blog/04/2008/re-nobodys-beats-grand-theft-auto-games www.mint.com looks like it will work out quite nicely for me... Quite nicely, indeed. ::queue evil laugh:: Update 4/23: Mint's service isn't compatible with Citizen's bank, Doh! http://www.greatersatellites.com/blog/04/2008/note-to-self I think popularity with blogs is commensurate with amount of comment spam. As of late, I've had quite a bit of comment spam. It builds up during my long periods of being away, then when I finally return I just empty it out in one feel swoop. ... http://www.greatersatellites.com/blog/04/2008/blog-must-be-doing-well-5-point-plan Really liking the new look/feel.  Seems like should be a personal productivity booster and a work productivity killer. http://www.greatersatellites.com/blog/03/2008/running-wordpress-25-now