A Spin-Off Already?

For a few months I was maintaining a blog I affectionately called “SoylentCola.” Due to some software issues, and bad timing, I was unable to continue updating the blog and it began to stagnate. I felt pretty bad when I had to let my poor little blog sit and grow old. I would keep coming back, if only to clean off the dust and pretend I was going to fix the damn thing. I’ve got good news, though…

SoylentCola is coming back!

Stay tuned to SoylentCola.com and you’ll have a sneak peek at my latest project.

Current Events

If you’ve been keeping up with the news lately then you’re probably aware that Microsoft offered a $44.6 billion bid on Yahoo!. Recently, Yahoo! turned down the offer. They feel that Microsoft has “undervalued” them. Microsoft responded, and they feel that the offer is fair. Yes, I just went through a week of news in 30 seconds. Why did I just pass over this like I’ll be passing over the entire Valentine’s Day? Because this isn’t big news anymore. What I’m trying to say is that we’re so used to crazy business deals, unethical business practices, and gussied-up media hype, that even a bid on Yahoo! by Microsoft doesn’t phase us. There were many a blog that reported on the deal, and of course it made it into newspapers and TV news, but it didn’t become an “end of the world” style foretelling of the future. It’s just business. Thank goodness for that. And even though the current news is that Yahoo! rejected the offer, that doesn’t mean Microsoft is going to drop the issue. Just like the kitty in the picture, they’re biding their time…

Rock Band is a hit.

This past Thursday, Jan 31st, Oyen Wiggs Green & Mutala LLP had a staff Beer & Cheer. It’s basically just a staff party once a month to keep morale alive and give everyone a nice break. This one was special. It was supposed to be a “Games Night”, according to the flyers floating the firm. I decided to bring my new Xbox360, and “Rock Band.” What follows is a short excerpt from that evening…

WHEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!

Yes, that sound was heard a lot. Rock Band was a hit at the party. Multiple people stepped up to try out the drums, guitar, even the singing! I managed to record a bit of video, and I’m very glad I did. This game brings people together like nothing I’ve seen, except perhaps a good ol’ fashioned book burning.

Unfortunately I hadn’t unlocked many songs yet, and we were missing a particular adapter so the sound was terrible… but all in all I think everyone had a great time. This is a game I plan to bring to every event where it would be appreciated. It’s perfect for anyone, gamers and non-gamers, musicians and non-musicians alike, Rock Band caters to all. (The drums are so much fun.)