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Curse of the Colonel

Posted on August 6, 2008 by Ubu Roi

Now this made for some interesting reading. Curse of the Colonel (カーネルサンダースの呪い, Kāneru Sandāsu no noroi?) refers to an urban legend regarding a reputed curse placed on the Japanese Kansai-based Hanshin Tigers baseball team by deceased KFC founder and mascot … Continue reading →

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Monday Morning Report

Posted on August 4, 2008 by Ubu Roi

Well, the National Hurricane Center moved the track back south a bit now, raised the chance of it being a hurricane slightly, and the storm has sped up. Next major update is 10 am CDT. Edit: I’ll be moving further … Continue reading →

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Looks Like Rain

Posted on August 3, 2008 by Ubu Roi

Steven points out it’s not that likely to become a hurricane, but around here, “only a tropical storm” is not something to inspire over-confidence. Update: Already raining. Not part of Edouard, but it’s part of the same conditions that spawned … Continue reading →

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End of the Witchblade

Posted on August 3, 2008 by Ubu Roi

Not there yet, but watching DVD 6, next to the last episode. I’ve previously discussed the highbrow nature of this show, but in a series full of “ya gotta be kidding me” moments and characters (seriously, if slasher combat chicks … Continue reading →

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There Are Worse Things… (Updated)

Posted on August 2, 2008 by Ubu Roi

…in this world, than being forced to take a picture with Yoko and, um, who is the other girl supposed to be? Oh well. Much worse things, indeed. Still, the one on the right is definitely not qualified to be … Continue reading →

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Ecchi Witches, Ep. 5

Posted on July 31, 2008 by Ubu Roi

Well. At least now we know which side of the road Miyafuji walks on. Yes, it was about Charlotte (Shirley) Yeager and Fransesca Lucchini. Turns out Shirley’s a speed freak and she wants to break the speed of sound. Best … Continue reading →

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No Grass on Field

Posted on July 31, 2008 by Ubu Roi

From ANN: Coharu Sakuraba’s Kyo no Gononi (Kyō no 5 no 2 or Today in Class 5-2) manga is being adapted as a television anime series. The comedy manga follows the “lightly ecchi,” everyday life of fifth grader Ryōta Satō, … Continue reading →

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