Imagine you're a manga blogger and you get this e-mail from a college student, asking for somewhat confidential information about your blog...He's asking for thinks like numbers of recent hits, why you choose what you do to discuss, etc. But there's this sneaking suspicion that somethings not legit...Oh, I don't know, like maybe it says Kodansha ( Read more... )

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I peeped this on a friend's blog and had to share. After getting into international soccer some years ago due to a combination of the World Cup and my husband (then boyfriend), I have to say American sports fans have nothing on footballers the world over ( Read more... )

Today is Blog Action Day! And what the hell is that you're wondering? Well, this is the premise, as presented on their Web site:

What would happen if every blog published posts discussing the same issue, on the same day?
One issue. One day. Thousands of voices.So, what's the issue to be discussed today? Well, it's the environment...Not a surprise ( Read more... )

I ran across this video today and all I have to say is "Filipinos can DANCE!" If you don't believe me, just check out this Filipino prison re-enacting Michael Jackson's Thriller video!

And would you believe this is PRACTICE! O__o

YES, PRACTICE!!! They aren't even finished with this opus yet!!! And this isn't their first time doing this!!!

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If you're a fan of Ren & Stimpy (like me) and its creator, John Kricfalusi, then check out this funny little commercial for Comcast Triply Play...It bears his signature animation style and is very tongue-in-cheek. For once, I find myself enjoying a commercial instead of criticizing it...

Enjoy!

Usually my journal is limited to posts of the fandom kind...But, I just heard the most fabulous news and had to share my excitement somewhere. You guys understand, don't you?

So what is this oh-so-grand news?

Well, I just found out that Weezer is coming out with a new album!!! I'm SO excited. They've been my favorite band since I bought my first CD ( Read more... )

I was reading a pop culture blog and found this fun link to some of the most (painfully) unforgettable cartoon theme songs. This link will drop you on a page of 15 cartoon theme songs. They are at times nostalgic, funny and/or annoying as hell. If you need a nice distraction or a giggle, you should check it out.

Sadly, I remembered most of them and ( Read more... )

I am a huge fan of "Heroes" on NBC and I just read through an insightful interview with Masi Oka, who plays Hiro. Hiro is my favorite character on the show-- mostly for his humanity, his humor and his optimism.

And I now have one more thing to love about Hiro/Masi Oka-- he modeled the character on Trunks from Dragon Ball Z! DBZ was one of the first ( Read more... )

Looking for something fun and free to read? Then head out to your local comic book store today-- it's Free Comic Book Day!

Comic book stores across the country are giving away free comic books supplied by publishers, including DC, Marvel, Bongo Comics (owned by the creator of The Simpsons and Futurama, Matt Groening), Dark Horse and TOKYOPOP. There ( Read more... )