New Call of Duty Zombies Brings Back Old Maps!

Playstation 3 players are finally getting to play the new zombie map pack for Call of Duty Black Ops, Rezurrection.  XBOX players have had this for a month now, but it's still new to me.  Kind of new, at least, because there is really only one new map.  The other four are throwbacks.

The new map pack brings back Nacht Der Untoten, Verruckt, Shi No Numa, and Der Riese which were all originally from Call of Duty World at War.  There is also a new map called "Moon".

I think Moon sucks.  The intro before you go into space is stupid.  They should just let you start in space.  I haven't heard any positive feedback from other players online either.  They really dropped the ball here.

It also would have been nice to have at least one new game mode or map for regular multiplayer.  Many of my online friends don't play zombies.  Every time they put out a new map pack they always include at least one zombie map.  They should include at least one multiplayer map with a zombie map pack too.

How I Handle Telemarketers

I have a unique approach to telemarketers.

I have a couple cell phones, one for work and my personal phone.  I very rarely give out my personal number, usually giving out my landline or work numbers.  When I get a call I don't recognize on my personal cell I will call it back with one of my gmail phone lines.  I act like I'm interested in whatever they are going to sell me for a few moments.  Then, out of nowhere, I start trying to sell them something.

Some of thing imaginary things I've tried selling telemarketers include pornographic magazines (making up names was so fun!), camel toe guards, canned beets, body fluid cleaner, and pubic shaving cream.  One of the times an Indian-sounding telemarketer who called to let me know he had "a great deal on an extended warranty for my vehicle" asked me if I had a catalog of the pornographic magazines I sold that I could send him.  He seemed genuinely disappointed when I told him no.

The best is when they respond with telling me that they are at work and are not interested in buying anything.  I get to reply, "so now you know how I feel".  A small win, but one that lasts in the minds of the ethically-deprived lowlifes who bother me when I'm busy.

Call of Duty Modern Warfare 3 Hardened Edition Announced!

A special edition of the highly anticipated game, Modern Warfare 3, has been announced.  No price has been set.

The Hardened Edition included a free year of Elite Membership that will give you free downloadable content for the game.  Owners of this edition will have "Founder Status" that includes exclusive emblems, XP opportunities, camouflages, themes, outfits, and a collectible field journal.

Call of Duty MW3 is set to release November 8, 2011 so mark your calendars!

Rachel, Most Annoying Player All-Time, Wins Big Brother

I didn't get into this season of Big Brother as much as I have in the past.  I thought they were all dull, except Evil Dick, who ended up leaving a before the first eviction even took place.  This season brought back the three people I've hated the most in the seasons I've watched: Brendan, Rachel, and Jesse.  At least Jesse was just for an episode.

I didn't have a favorite, but I knew who I didn't want to win - Brendan and Rachel.  Now they are engaged.

This players this season were all mentally challenged.  They all kept bitching about "playing the game" and how important it was "to compete".  The second they enter the house the competition begins.  The game is not 100% physical, 100% mental, or 100% social.  It's a mix of all three and each player has unique circumstances so it's not the same mix for every player.

I don't know if I will watch another season.  The only reason I watched it at all is if I wasn't busy and there was nothing else I was in the mood for on my DVR.  I would probably find it more interesting in the winter, when it's cold outside and I actually feel like watching TV.

Amsterdam Heavy Review, Well, Sort Of

I'm writing this on my cell as I sit here watching Amsterdam Heavy.  I thought the trailer looked sweet so we decided to see it tonight.  We're about 13 minutes into the movie and as you can tell I am not enjoying it.  The only thing that has kept me watching is the two sets of boobs they've shown.

The second scene is a guy in the car with a slutty girl.  She's giving him road-head.  They stop, he gives her some ecstasy and then they drive off and she OD's en route to a club.  The guy in the car is the worst actor I've ever seen and he's speaking with an accent that sounds like I would imagine a French guy trying to do an Indian accent with bits of Spanish.  It makes no sense.  Wait, all his friends are talking like this too.  This is stupid.

Well we've been watching this for 20 minutes and it sucks.  We're going to go see Bucky Larson and I will review that movie tomorrow.  Don't waste your money on Amsterdam Heavy!

Cannabiz by John Geluardi (2010)

Cannabiz by John Geluardi is the story of the marijuana movement in the US over the last 60 or so years.  The author explores everything from politics to economics to history and examines how public opinion has changed favorably towards marijuana.  The most interesting concept discussed that I had never thought about was ancillary businesses like lawyers, security firms, and others that benefit from the legal marijuana trade.

It's not an activist book, but the facts clearly show that the marijuana industry would help any economy that allows it.  I recommend this book, even if you are like me and have followed the news over the years.  It's a great read!

My Top Five Lists

Top Five Activities

1. 420
2. Work, yes I actually enjoy my job
3. Live music
4. Live sporting events
5. Anything that includes spending time with family

Top Five Albums

1. Nelly - Country Grammar
2. Tupac - All Eyez On Me
3. Limp Bizkit - 3 Dollar Bill Y'Allz
4. Eminem - Marshall Mathers LP
5. Jermaine Dupri - Instructions

Top Five Books

1. Hot, Flat, and Crowded - Thomas Friedman
2. Bourne Identity - Robert Ludlum
3. Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas - Hunter S. Thompson
4. Harry Potter series - JK Rowling
5. The Green Mile

Top Five Pet Peeves

1. People who can't drive
2. Loud gum chewing
3. TYPING IN ALL CAPS
4. Lazy people who have the opportunity to work but don't
5. Men who wear white socks and a suit

Top Five Stupid People

1. Sarah Palin
2. Kesha
3. Justin Bieber
4. (Fill in the blank) Kardasian
5. Jersey Shore Cast

Top Five TV Shows

1. Parks and Recreation
2. South Park
3. The Office
4. Kenny vs. Spenny
5. Big Brother

Top Five Movies

1. Zoolander
2. National Lampoons European Vacation
3. Constant Gardener
4. Bourne Identity, Bourne Supremacy, Bourne Ultimatum (I'm counting them as one)
5. The Matrix

Top Five Sports Teams

1. St. Louis Cardinals
2. Boston Celtics
3. Pittsburg Steelers
4. St. Louis Blues
5. Philadelphia Phillies

Top Five Women

1. Mila Kunis
2. Demi Lovato
3. Amanda Seyfried
4. Kristin Stewart
5. Ashley Greene

Top Five Websites

1. Twitter
2. Ebay
3. Google News
4. Lamebook
5. College Humor

Your Highness (2011) Review

Your Highness is the comedic story of Fabious (James Franco) and his jealous broher Thadeous (Danny McBride).  Fabios' bride-to-be, Belladonna(Zooey Deschanel) is taken hostage to be raped and killed prompting Fabios and Thadeous to embark on a journey to save her.  Along the way they meet Isabel (Natalie Portman) and join forces to defeat the captor of Belladona.

My favorite character was the pedophile pothead lizard creature that Fabious and Thadeous go to seeking advice for their quest.

I couldn't believe how strikingly similar Zooey Deschanel looks like Katy Perry.  I don't know if that's a compliment or not.  I bet Zooey wouldn't be able to stand Russel Brand though.