Category Archives: Life, etc.

That waste of time known as my existence.

Life in General and The Return of the Stainless Steel Brat

Posted on March 15, 2008 by Ubu Roi

I’ve been kind of slow posting on the animé side for several reasons; what little I’ve done have been quickie episode reviews. One being, I’m busy at work, which means I’m not up to doing anything above “Mindless” level when … Continue reading →

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Order In, and Received

Posted on January 31, 2008 by Ubu Roi

Now I know that subbing and dubbing adds $7-10k per episode, and this has to be made up from a smaller volume of sales — so the prices are going to be higher than for a domestic series. But even at the relative price point of 27 cents/min, Geneon, ADV, Bandai, et. al. cannot afford to import “dogs” even if we are willing to pay a premium for our hobby. At nearly 40 times the going rate for an American series, fansubs be damned: they aren’t giving value for their money, and they will go out of business if that’s their plan. Continue reading →

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No Animé Order In

Posted on January 22, 2008 by Ubu Roi

Not for a couple of months, at least. And that’s as far as I’m discussing the campaign on this blog.

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Still Alive

Posted on January 5, 2008 by Ubu Roi

Even if I’m not feeling very well. Still, while I’m waiting on the first two shows of the new year to download, I’ve managed to get my 2007 “worst” list finished. Now all I’ve got to do is get, prep, … Continue reading →

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Home Again

Posted on January 2, 2008 by Ubu Roi

But no rest for the weary. Lots of housecleaning to do, and I need to help someone with their computer, and my brother with some business, and catch up on fansubs, and write my “Worst of 2007” post, and run … Continue reading →

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Out of Town

Posted on December 23, 2007 by Ubu Roi

Like the title says. So posting is going to be slow.

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Watching the Door

Posted on November 16, 2007 by Ubu Roi

Fruitlessly, however. Sooooo, Wed. afternoon, I ordered my new computer parts from Newegg, and now I’m waiting for the UPS man to arrive. However, since they’re shipping 3-day delivery from La Puente, CA, I won’t see them until Monday. I’d … Continue reading →

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