Happy New Year.

Yes this is supposed to be the year where the world as we know it will end according to the Mayans right? What this will actually be is another Y2K scenario as 12.21.12 approaches. Do not underestimate the power of  stupidity of those who will buy into the constant media assault that's coming about that day being the final day of the world.

Some may remember that there were actually those who went out and built full scale bunkers in 1999 leading up to 2000 thinking that all the computers would come crashing down drowning the entire world into the dark ages of chaos with one turn of the internal clock. Expect that to happen again. Oh boy!

Don't believe the hype.

Then we have to deal with the Presidential election. Yeah.

It's going to be a long year.

On the bright side though, a new Paper Mario game will be released on the 3DS.

Nerd out.

Out of left field I got a call the other night with an invitation from my sound man to participate in the TV show "Kitchen Nightmares" with Gordon Ramsey. This was the filming for the show before the entrance of the grand master chef and his grandiose shenanigans (from what I've heard) that transform a failing restaurant into hopefully a success  before television audiences. So the deal was me and 3 friends dine and describe our experience while camera crews film the entire thing.

Let me first point out that I've actually never seen the show. Even though I have heard of Gordon Ramsey I had no idea what he looked or what to expect going into it. My only interest and desire was to leave hopefully my mark with what would help turn our local diner that tries to mask itself as a cultural experience into something more then feeling like you just shoveled out a fine dining expense for what equates to a cafeteria meal that is last weeks left overs. That pretty much sums it up in terms of the food. Not to mention I have a vested personal interest in seeing this place transformed into something decent food wise since it's a block from my house.

Guess this means I am going to have to watch the show to see what I just subjected myself to.

Dine on!

Why? What more could they possibly offer me with the Iphone that I already have. You know things like "Call Failed" which is my favorite feature from the company that provides me with service. Although one side says it's the phone and the other side says it's the service. Still I do not need the Iphone 5 no matter what it does.

I think my blood has turned to mercury. More fish please.

Some things never change. One of those things is my personal love for the Mortal Kombat video game series. The latest incarnation is by far the best of the series. So much so it compelled me to order a fight stick that is modeled after the original arcade cabinet. The Klassic Stick seen below really gives any fan the real arcade feel at home. It also comes with a download code for the original arcade classics MK, MKII, UMK3. The stick is limited to 6000 and available on the 360 & PS3. I have the PS3 version but being the nerd I am I also have the same stick for the 360 since I have friends that play the game on both systems. So if you are game and want to challenge me you can find me XBOXlive under my gamertag 'opalsuns' and on the PSN under 'the_perfects' GET OVER HERE!

This section will be a little different then the news section where the band will post personal content that is either related to or non related to the band based on our personal interest and activities. In the meantime stay tuned, much much more to come ;-)