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Recent Updates [2/23/2009]

Recent Updates [2/23/2009]

It’s been a while since I last posted these. Writing Recent Updates entries is a way I connect with my readers to let them what what’s happening inside the blog in one post when there is more than one change to the blog. This is actually the first RU post of the New Year, and [...] (continue reading...)

Anime and Copyright Infringement: an Accusation or an Excuse?

Anime and Copyright Infringement: an Accusation or an Excuse?

People are making a big deal about copyright infringement–some say it’s bad for the companies, but good for consumers on various levels, depending on the quality of the product. While I support the companies by buying DVDs and related merchandise, I think it’s at the point where people are getting tired of being labeled a [...] (continue reading...)

A Rurouni Kenshin Fan on Saturday Night Live?!

A Rurouni Kenshin Fan on Saturday Night Live?!

While I was watching tonight’s episode of Saturday Night Live with guest star Tim McGraw, there was a sketch at the end of the show featuring a bartender played by a guy who kind of looks a lot like Horatio Sanz (I don’t watch it that much to keep up with the newer cast members) [...] (continue reading...)

What’s Your Japanese Subculture?

What’s Your Japanese Subculture?

It’s been a while since I’ve done personality quizzes. The last one I did was on how geeky I was last year. I used to keep a page with every single quiz I’ve taken dating back to 2004 on a LiveJournal. I no longer keep that list as I have deleted my original LiveJournal account, [...] (continue reading...)

Less Than Two Weeks Away Until AWA! But…

Less Than Two Weeks Away Until AWA! But…

It’s less than a couple of weeks until September 19th: Day one of Anime Weekend Atlanta 2008. Many thing have been planned for this year. The return of Vic Mignogna, and a few guests from previous years, such as Monica Rial and artist Fred Perry. Even Otaku Guru and founder of Otaku USA magazine Patrick [...] (continue reading...)