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Hello again!

It’s been so long since this site’s been active I can actually hear the tumbleweeds blowing through and the crickets buzzing in the background.

Since I’m currently out of action with a broken heel (alcohol + stupidity = snap) for an indefinate period I thought now would be good to clear the cobwebs from hundredpennies & write up some fresh articles.

Because i’m sitting on the couch for hours at a time playing computer games, watching DVDs & listening to music I figured I should get my grey matter working again (before it turns to mushy vegetable puree) & write some reviews & hope someone actually reads them.

I’ve got the following sitting on my computer awaiting my attention,

• Another new live album from The White Stripes titled, Under Great Northern White Lights

• The Alkaline Trio have churned out their 7th album, This Addiction

• The Lost Prophets straddle the fine line between pleasing old fans & new with, The Betrayed

• Masters of pop rock Motion City Soundtrack hit another high note with Dinosaur Life

• Birds Of Tokyo get the fullblown orchestral treatment with their new album Broken Strings

I’ve also got some games to get through including,

• Mass Effect 2. Yes I brought it months ago & with all this time on my hands I still haven’t finished it. If you want to find out why or whether it’s worth all the hype hit me up for a review.

• Final Fantasy XIII, The game series with the roman numerals that just wont die has finally been released. I’ve got a copy on order from CDWOW & I will be interested to see if it lives up to the rest in the series.

On the to do list I’ve also got some DVD’s & movies to watch including,

• A TV series called the Human Weapon has recently been release in Australia. I would highly recommend this fantastic all encompassing  documentary which looks at the history & techniques of martial arts (Salat French kickboxing, anyone?), to anyone who’s sick of watching the same boring animal doco’s.

• I finally managed to track down a DVD of Martin Scorsese’s, Mean Streets, which is said by many to be his best work.

• Alfred Hitchcock’s, Rear Window. If you’ve ever seen this movie then you’ll know why I’m interested in watching it again while I’ve got a broken leg.

Anyway if any of these items floats your boat & you want to hear more about them let me know & i’ll get cracking on some reviews.

However in keeping with today St. Patricks day spirit I’ll be kicking things off with a review (check the site later tonight) for the new Dropkick Murphy’s album, Live On Lansdowne.

Cheers to St.Paddy & may your day be blessed with plenty of beer.