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Azureas and the Router From Hell?

Posted on January 10, 2007 by Ubu Roi

I was going to write an article triggered by Steven discussing feeling a little left out (20070109.2030 entry), and even had it half done, but I’ve gotten sidetracked thanks to being utterly fed up with my connection issues. I’ve been … Continue reading →

Posted in Administrative, Technology | 6 Comments

Haruhi Dethroned?

Posted on January 9, 2007 by Ubu Roi

A week ago, I’d have named the Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumaya as the top anime of 2006, bar none. I may have to eat those words, and it’s not because these girls wear their garter belts on the outside. I … Continue reading →

Posted in Fansubs, Series Reviews | 10 Comments

Worst of 2006: Honorable Mentions

Posted on January 8, 2007 by Ubu Roi

Good grief. I thought I was never going to finish this post. I’ve been fighting router issues and a crabby server (well, unresponsive, so it’s probably the router again, actually) for the last five hours. Just getting a single picture … Continue reading →

Posted in Random Nonsense | 11 Comments

Ubu Roi’s Worst of 2006

Posted on January 4, 2007 by Ubu Roi

Well, 2006 was a totally insane year, which makes it about average, I suppose. For me, it marked the year I got back into animé seriously; although I bought some over the past few years, it wasn’t until last year … Continue reading →

Posted in Random Nonsense | 12 Comments

Buy A Robot Today!

Posted on January 3, 2007 by Ubu Roi

Via Instapundit, The Top Five Robots You Can Buy — Today! I want #2, and I’ll take the optional wrist guns, targeting system, eyebeam lasers… wait, what do you mean, “those aren’t available yet?” Sadly, “Screeching Chewbacca,” a Jr. High … Continue reading →

Posted in Random Nonsense, Technology | 3 Comments

The Important Things

Posted on January 2, 2007 by Ubu Roi

So, Steven DenBeste’s been watching Girls Bravo lately, or rather he’s been fast-fowarding through it, looking for ‘the good bits.’ He’s not really impressed with it at all, but after reading his comments, I’m a little disappointed in the review. … Continue reading →

Posted in Random Nonsense | 6 Comments

Picked up Recently….

Posted on December 31, 2006 by Ubu Roi

Yesterday: DVD’s 1 and 2 of Shakugan No Shana. I’ve got the full fansubs of it and the first time I watched it, I detested the ending. There were about three things wrong with it, one having to do with … Continue reading →

Posted in DVD Reviews, Random Nonsense | 3 Comments