http://www.gazelle.com/
Basically, they will pay you for your old electronics. A good option for those of you strapped for cash. Even if you don't go through with it, it's at least nice to know what things are worth so you can make sure other offers you get are fair. It looks like really high selling items don't earn that much. I was pretty disappointed with the pricing they gave me for my PSP, GBA SP, GameCube, and 2nd Gen iPod shuffle. Not that I expected it to be a fortune. I was pretty pleased with what it offered me for my Camcorder that is at least two years old as well as my Samsung Glyde phone. It's worth a look, they give you prices instantly without having to register or anything.
Saturday, April 24, 2010
Tuesday, April 20, 2010
Saturday, April 17, 2010
Top 3 Comedies Still in Production
I high-high-high-high-highly suggest you check these out if you haven't already. In no particular order, here we go:
3. The Big Bang Theory
The most traditional of these three shows. Take two nerds living together, their two nerd friends, and the hot girl next door to add some spice into their nerd lives and there you go. The humor is really on point though. They reference technology and other nerd things in their jokes that I'm sure only other nerds understand. They still manage to keep some jokes mainstream enough to attract a wider audience. Sheldon steals the show though. He is the absolute king of all nerds. He fails to grasp normal social etiquette which results in a lot of the shows humor. Leonard, Sheldon's roommate is the level headed one who finally manages to get his dream girl across the hall, Penny. Throw in an Indian scientist and a horny Jew and you've got some very witty dialogue. Catch this on CBS Mondays at 9:30 I think.
2. It's Always Sunny In Philadelphia
Three guys and a girl own a bar in south Philly. This show reminds me a lot of Seinfeld due to the character's questionable morals. They are all pretty selfish. They will do just about anything to make money or get laid and the great thing about it is it seems like they are hardly friends. They are constantly competing with one another and stabbing each other in the back. Throw in Danny Devito as the world's worst father and it makes for some funny situations. Nothing is off limits with this show. This show is on FX and while it's currently in between seasons, I believe it's usual time slot was Thursday nights at 10.
1. The Office
How can you not love The Office? The humor is as witty as you can get. I could quote this show for days. It just has so many great characters. The dimwitted boss, the "fascist nerd" salesman, the cute receptionist (or the new cute receptionist). I could go on, but why bother. Just check it out. Reruns are on TBS everyday and new episodes are on NBC Thursdays at 9 I think. Oh and FYI, I've already committed to being Dwight Scrute next Halloween. I'm sure my mustard colored shirt will be well liked.
3. The Big Bang Theory
The most traditional of these three shows. Take two nerds living together, their two nerd friends, and the hot girl next door to add some spice into their nerd lives and there you go. The humor is really on point though. They reference technology and other nerd things in their jokes that I'm sure only other nerds understand. They still manage to keep some jokes mainstream enough to attract a wider audience. Sheldon steals the show though. He is the absolute king of all nerds. He fails to grasp normal social etiquette which results in a lot of the shows humor. Leonard, Sheldon's roommate is the level headed one who finally manages to get his dream girl across the hall, Penny. Throw in an Indian scientist and a horny Jew and you've got some very witty dialogue. Catch this on CBS Mondays at 9:30 I think.
2. It's Always Sunny In Philadelphia
Three guys and a girl own a bar in south Philly. This show reminds me a lot of Seinfeld due to the character's questionable morals. They are all pretty selfish. They will do just about anything to make money or get laid and the great thing about it is it seems like they are hardly friends. They are constantly competing with one another and stabbing each other in the back. Throw in Danny Devito as the world's worst father and it makes for some funny situations. Nothing is off limits with this show. This show is on FX and while it's currently in between seasons, I believe it's usual time slot was Thursday nights at 10.
1. The Office
How can you not love The Office? The humor is as witty as you can get. I could quote this show for days. It just has so many great characters. The dimwitted boss, the "fascist nerd" salesman, the cute receptionist (or the new cute receptionist). I could go on, but why bother. Just check it out. Reruns are on TBS everyday and new episodes are on NBC Thursdays at 9 I think. Oh and FYI, I've already committed to being Dwight Scrute next Halloween. I'm sure my mustard colored shirt will be well liked.
Monday, April 12, 2010
Greg thinks patience is dead
Just sitting here listening to music and thinking about the world. One thing that has been on my mind lately is patience, a dying virtue for sure. I can't help but look at the differences between generations before us and the children of this generation and notice the crazy difference. It makes me wonder at what point will it be too much?
Think about it. I just saw on Digg that Disney is testing out a new way to have people wait to go on rides. Instead of waiting in line, they go inside these air conditioned tents to play games and whatnot until their turn comes around. Sounds fun, but what are we losing? I know I'm sounding like a ranting old man here, but I remember going to theme parks and waiting in line. I remember the build up of excitement and nervousness as we got closer to the front. Especially for the more hyped scary rides, it seemed like you started outside and then went inside where it got darker and darker. Music would play. You were entering the world of the ride and immersed in it because, well, you had no where else to go. After spending a long time in this atmosphere, it was like the ride was the grand climax of the whole story.
And what about car trips? DVD players to keep kids occupied in the back seat. Why? I remember driving with my family to Ocean City, MD as a kid. It was about 6 hours I think. Boy it was grueling. Our entertainment consisted of sleeping, answering questions off some trivia cards my mom loved, or playing Gameboy. This was the original Gameboy and all we had was Centipede and Bugs Bunnies Crazy Castle. Hardly the hand held entertainment of today. At one point I did have a cassette player, but unless I had a friend to make me a mixtape, any given tape only had about 3-4 songs I liked. Now it's like the children are immersed in a world of endless entertainment to the point where when you finally arrive at the beach, once again, it loses it's appeal.
And what about music? I remember desperately listening to the radio hoping my favorite song would come on. Now, there isn't a time where I don't have immediate access to my favorite song as well as thousands of others. With this constant stream of entertainment assaulting our minds (especially young kids) no wonder everybody seems to be diagnosed with ADD or ADHD. I think it's time we really take a hard look at ourselves and realize it's time to unplug.
Think about it. I just saw on Digg that Disney is testing out a new way to have people wait to go on rides. Instead of waiting in line, they go inside these air conditioned tents to play games and whatnot until their turn comes around. Sounds fun, but what are we losing? I know I'm sounding like a ranting old man here, but I remember going to theme parks and waiting in line. I remember the build up of excitement and nervousness as we got closer to the front. Especially for the more hyped scary rides, it seemed like you started outside and then went inside where it got darker and darker. Music would play. You were entering the world of the ride and immersed in it because, well, you had no where else to go. After spending a long time in this atmosphere, it was like the ride was the grand climax of the whole story.
And what about car trips? DVD players to keep kids occupied in the back seat. Why? I remember driving with my family to Ocean City, MD as a kid. It was about 6 hours I think. Boy it was grueling. Our entertainment consisted of sleeping, answering questions off some trivia cards my mom loved, or playing Gameboy. This was the original Gameboy and all we had was Centipede and Bugs Bunnies Crazy Castle. Hardly the hand held entertainment of today. At one point I did have a cassette player, but unless I had a friend to make me a mixtape, any given tape only had about 3-4 songs I liked. Now it's like the children are immersed in a world of endless entertainment to the point where when you finally arrive at the beach, once again, it loses it's appeal.
And what about music? I remember desperately listening to the radio hoping my favorite song would come on. Now, there isn't a time where I don't have immediate access to my favorite song as well as thousands of others. With this constant stream of entertainment assaulting our minds (especially young kids) no wonder everybody seems to be diagnosed with ADD or ADHD. I think it's time we really take a hard look at ourselves and realize it's time to unplug.
Thursday, April 8, 2010
Undefeated no more
Well, I knew it couldn't last forever, but it was nice to see the Pirates go for a little while with a zero in the loss column. I went to the home opener and it was electric. There was just an incredible energy in the air and the place lit up when Garrett Jones started knocking balls out. Booing Ramirez along with the other 30,000+ in attendance was also great. I have a 20 game plan for the year so I will be attending quite a few more games than ever before. I feel like they are a better team despite all of the unpopular trades. Unlike the PG who said this is the worst Pirate team in 50 years. They won 62 games last year, I think they will improve on that. I'm not going to sit here and explain why though. Will they finally go above .500? I don't know, I think it will be close but they will fall just short. Here's hoping they prove me wrong and more importantly, here's to baseball season being officially underway.
Saturday, April 3, 2010
Greg misses M.I.A.
And no, not because I'm dying for another "Paper Planes". Don't get me wrong, Paper Planes was a good song. It's what put M.I.A. on the map for a lot of people, including myself. Unlike most though, I didn't first hear it in the Pineapple Express trailer, but about half a year earlier, in the fall of 2007. And even then it was one of the remixes. I took it for the gem it was and after a while dived into the rest of her discography only to find it surprisingly pleasing. You can only imagine my dismay when it became the stoner anthem of the summer of '08 thanks to that stupid movie. But I digress.
I guess the reason it made me so bitter was because this new-found audience didn't care to go much deeper. And the thing is, M.I.A. is an artist of depth. Most people probably can't find Sri Lanka on a map, yet they were giddy to sing the chorus of that song. In actuality, much of the content of M.I.A.'s lyrics go straight over the heads of her audience.
That's probably what impresses me the most about her. She's genuinely interesting. Her music is her vehicle to provide her unique perspective on the world. You can't help but be intrigued when somebody who comes from Sri Lanka, a place devastated by a tsunami, names her latest tour the People Vs. Money tour. Thankfully, a third album is on the way so it won't be long before not only will I have something great to listen to, but stoners will have fun getting high to. Hopefully they digest some of the messages in the music in the meantime.
Thursday, April 1, 2010
Top 3 People Who Just Need to Stop
It's pretty self-explanatory.
3. Tyler Perry
Tyler Perry is almost single-handedly ruining TBS with his barrage of crap. Let's play a game. Which of these things is not like the other? Seinfeld, Friends, The Office, Tyler Perry's House of Payne. I could see if your shows were on FOX or something like that, but let's face it Tyler, your shows are sandwiched between legends which makes it even more apparent how crappy they are. If they were just on, that would be enough. But all the commercials for them just drive me insane. Oh yeah, way to go having the phrase "Best New Comedy" appear in the Meet the Browns commercial. Only if you read the fine print, you see that that honor was bestowed by a black organization. How many other new black comedies were out there this year that could have beaten it? The commercials make me just wince instead of cracking a smile. The jokes are just awful and unoriginal. And yes, I do believe black sitcoms can be funny. Smart Guy was sweet, Sister Sister had it's laughs, and two words: Steve Urkel.
And before you guys say, "Oh well what about Precious? Tyler Perry was behind that and it was up for Best Picture!" Tyler Perry had nothing to do with making Precious. All he did was watch it after it was done, realized it was so many levels ahead of anything he's done that he threw some money their way to help it get distribution. One final thing, love the way you put your name in front of everything you do. It's a good way for me to know right away that whatever follows is garbage.
2. Ben Roethlisberger
That's right, I'm from Pittsburgh and even I'm sick of Big Ben. You are lucky this whole Tiger Woods thing is such a circus or you'd be feeling more of the heat. Yes, you are a good quarterback. Are you on the level of the elites like Manning or Brady? Hell no. Do you have an arm? No. You're hail mary passes don't go more than 40 yards and every time we put in a backup like Dixon in there, it looks like he's throwing fastballs and you were throwing like a child. Well he must be smart right? No. Anybody who is smart knows it's better to scramble and then pick up 3 or 4 yards than keep scrambling and either get a 20 yard sack (most of the time) or a completion (occasionally).
So to what does Big Ben own his success to? Getting lucky. And how ironic because it seems like that's just something he can't manage to pull off with the ladies. Let's face it Ben, you're not a handsome dude. Yet how comical is it in Pittsburgh I have multiple acquaintances that have witnessed you first hand be a total douchebag. Apparently Ben likes to go up to girls in bars and instead of treating them to a drink or getting to know them, he treats them to a line like, "Hey baby, I chose you tonight." I'm not lying. So to hear now that you sexually assaulted a second girl is no surprise. You strike out more than the Pirates. And how unfortunate for you that both of these girls are smart. Instead of taking you to criminal court where the decision has to be unanimous to lock your ass up (which let's face it, will never happen as long as you still play) these girls are taking you to civil court where they only need a majority. They are going to take your money which is apparently the only thing you have going for you when attracting women since not only do you look weird, but you are a confirmed douchbag. I really hope I spot you in Pittsburgh so I can tell you this to your face and let the resulting action result in you paying for my college education.
3. Perez Hilton
And finally, Perez Hilton. You are quite a piece of work. Now Tyler Perry, he's in Hollywood. He acts, he writes, he produces. He does things. Ben Roethlisberger, he earns his living through professional football. Now I ask you Perez, what do you do? For those that don't know, he runs some awful gossip website where the talks about and does his best the trash the reputation of actual celebrities. That's it. That's all he really does. You gossip about others. What a legacy to leave. I'm so glad will.i.am punched you right in your fat face. And you have the nerve to sue him for all your "mental anguish" and the damage it gave your reputation. As well as your black eye. I couldn't stop smiling when I saw that video of you crying about it afterward. How ironic that you damage people's reputations and cause them mental anguish every day on your website. will.i.am just managed to do it with his fist. I'm sure you will try to spin this as well as any other attack against you as a hate crime since you happen to be homosexual. Hiding behind your sexuality is almost as bad as leeching off the fame of others to make a name for yourself. I envy will.i.am for getting to experience what it is like to punch one right into your fat head and trust me, if I become a director who works in Hollywood, write something about me and I promise you that I'll get to know exactly how Mr. i.am felt.
3. Tyler Perry
Tyler Perry is almost single-handedly ruining TBS with his barrage of crap. Let's play a game. Which of these things is not like the other? Seinfeld, Friends, The Office, Tyler Perry's House of Payne. I could see if your shows were on FOX or something like that, but let's face it Tyler, your shows are sandwiched between legends which makes it even more apparent how crappy they are. If they were just on, that would be enough. But all the commercials for them just drive me insane. Oh yeah, way to go having the phrase "Best New Comedy" appear in the Meet the Browns commercial. Only if you read the fine print, you see that that honor was bestowed by a black organization. How many other new black comedies were out there this year that could have beaten it? The commercials make me just wince instead of cracking a smile. The jokes are just awful and unoriginal. And yes, I do believe black sitcoms can be funny. Smart Guy was sweet, Sister Sister had it's laughs, and two words: Steve Urkel.
And before you guys say, "Oh well what about Precious? Tyler Perry was behind that and it was up for Best Picture!" Tyler Perry had nothing to do with making Precious. All he did was watch it after it was done, realized it was so many levels ahead of anything he's done that he threw some money their way to help it get distribution. One final thing, love the way you put your name in front of everything you do. It's a good way for me to know right away that whatever follows is garbage.
2. Ben Roethlisberger
That's right, I'm from Pittsburgh and even I'm sick of Big Ben. You are lucky this whole Tiger Woods thing is such a circus or you'd be feeling more of the heat. Yes, you are a good quarterback. Are you on the level of the elites like Manning or Brady? Hell no. Do you have an arm? No. You're hail mary passes don't go more than 40 yards and every time we put in a backup like Dixon in there, it looks like he's throwing fastballs and you were throwing like a child. Well he must be smart right? No. Anybody who is smart knows it's better to scramble and then pick up 3 or 4 yards than keep scrambling and either get a 20 yard sack (most of the time) or a completion (occasionally).
So to what does Big Ben own his success to? Getting lucky. And how ironic because it seems like that's just something he can't manage to pull off with the ladies. Let's face it Ben, you're not a handsome dude. Yet how comical is it in Pittsburgh I have multiple acquaintances that have witnessed you first hand be a total douchebag. Apparently Ben likes to go up to girls in bars and instead of treating them to a drink or getting to know them, he treats them to a line like, "Hey baby, I chose you tonight." I'm not lying. So to hear now that you sexually assaulted a second girl is no surprise. You strike out more than the Pirates. And how unfortunate for you that both of these girls are smart. Instead of taking you to criminal court where the decision has to be unanimous to lock your ass up (which let's face it, will never happen as long as you still play) these girls are taking you to civil court where they only need a majority. They are going to take your money which is apparently the only thing you have going for you when attracting women since not only do you look weird, but you are a confirmed douchbag. I really hope I spot you in Pittsburgh so I can tell you this to your face and let the resulting action result in you paying for my college education.
3. Perez Hilton
And finally, Perez Hilton. You are quite a piece of work. Now Tyler Perry, he's in Hollywood. He acts, he writes, he produces. He does things. Ben Roethlisberger, he earns his living through professional football. Now I ask you Perez, what do you do? For those that don't know, he runs some awful gossip website where the talks about and does his best the trash the reputation of actual celebrities. That's it. That's all he really does. You gossip about others. What a legacy to leave. I'm so glad will.i.am punched you right in your fat face. And you have the nerve to sue him for all your "mental anguish" and the damage it gave your reputation. As well as your black eye. I couldn't stop smiling when I saw that video of you crying about it afterward. How ironic that you damage people's reputations and cause them mental anguish every day on your website. will.i.am just managed to do it with his fist. I'm sure you will try to spin this as well as any other attack against you as a hate crime since you happen to be homosexual. Hiding behind your sexuality is almost as bad as leeching off the fame of others to make a name for yourself. I envy will.i.am for getting to experience what it is like to punch one right into your fat head and trust me, if I become a director who works in Hollywood, write something about me and I promise you that I'll get to know exactly how Mr. i.am felt.
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