If you want to follow that argument, then I guess we have to stop watching anime as well. After all, it has all that Japanese language and culture that I don't understand, not to mention a couple thousand years of religion and mythology to fall back on.
It also takes serious liberties with other languages, sometimes just including western words, places, and concepts because they sound cool; not caring a whit to whether the original meaning gets lost in the process.
I guess I have to stop watching American TV as well, since some of the better shows assume I have enough of a clue to get plot points thru context, or at least hang on to the series long enough to understand the various relationships better.
Not to be insulting, but I assume you didn't have to explain "Mike the TV" to your friends as well? A lot of what made Reboot enjoyable for me was that I didn't *have* to understand all the inside jokes and terminology for the comedy and sometimes dramatic scenes to have appeal.
BTW: IMHO, it wasn't DOS/Windows centric. If anything it was computing history oriented, and tried to drawn in terms and concepts from across the spectrum of Big Iron to the first PDAs. In other words, it tried to have something for everyone, and if anything, your friends were probably over-analyzing something that was really just a kids show at heart.
Expect to see much more anime on thier channel. CN != SF The cartoon network has already contracted to finish the Dragon Ball Z series as the dubs become available. They still have the OAVs of Gundam Wing to yet show (and yes, they did aquire the rights for those). Gundam Wing, during its initial showing, was the highest rated show, in the highest rated timeslot (Toonami) for the entire network.
The Sci-fi channel screwed themselves over on that one. Bad timeslots, some bad shows/movies, and recycling too much without trying to hype/introduce new material. Also they lost focus by trying to cram it all into special events ("Anime-week"), instead of treating it at least as a separate genre. As much as I like SCIFI, they don't always make very good programming decisions.
Kids WB has fared well with Pokemon, and now Card Captors (Card Captor Sakura) Fox has followed suit with Digimon and Monster Rancher, and is trying to bring Escaflowne to the Fox Family Channel (which may be a mistake for other reasons). A lot of other corporate entities seem to this
BTW: Sci-fi still have the rights to the "Slayers" series, so don't count them out yet either- they may have just gotten in before the industry was really heating up on anime.
Other than Miyazaki's works, you can't name any anime that has been liscensed for Buena Vista (not Disney corporate!) to bring over. Or are you now claiming that Disney is behind the "anime is animate porn" sterotype?
I can't tell if this is a troll, or a very sophisticated pun.
For those who don't know... "no need for Tenchi" is one of the translated titles for the first series of Tenchi Muyo.
The title might also be translated as "This Side Up,Tenchi" because of another play on words in the series; that the kanji for the main characters name is also used on packing crates to indicate which side is up...
(This is based on what more hardcore fans have told me)
I think you also apply some mistaken interpretations of Japanese behavior in your examples. Just because people act a certain way in Anime storylines does not mean that is accepted or common behavior for that society.
Just from your examples:
"more open about nudity and sexuality"
Then why does so much anime hold to the running gag of someones extreme embarrassment at exposed nudity (or seeing someone so exposed)? As for sexuality, in many ways the Japanese are even more puritanical than the Americans. The reason it is played to comedic effect so often in Anime is because the characters act in ways that are so far outside the expected norm of behavior.
"This is evidenced through the the public baths"
AFAIK, no it isn't. Again, while nudity with the same sex is considered acceptable, peeking into the other side of the bath is very bad form indeed. So much so that it again, is a common anime cliche' that the guys cannot help but try to peek over to the other side. A better comparison would be to ask how many nude beaches do the Japanese have?
"many more lesbians & gays in anime than in american shows"
I think what is more the case is western fans are implying those relationships when they are not actually there in the storyline. This also comes from differences in Japanese cultural relationships vs. Western culture.
"Anime isn't just meant for children in Japan"
True, it is applied much more broadly as an artistic choice in storytelling. But in general, Anime geeks in Japan are viewed much the same way as X-men geeks, Star Wars/Trek geeks, and Techno-geeks are viewed over here.
From the article: "Another hint in the film comes from the number of replicants which Deckard is hunting. We find out that six had made their way to earth, one of whom was killed. Deckard is looking for four, begging the question: "Who is the fifth replicant?".
The problem with this speculation is that the escaped replicants had a built in "expiration date" with Roy Batty being the only one of the escapees that lived to full term (so to speak). For Deckard to have been one of the six, would he not have died around the same time as Batty? At least he would be feeling the symptoms of system breakdown similar to Priss, Roy, Leon...
Deckard was on earth for years before the other replicants show up. This is established early in the film by him having to be talked back out of retirement in order to take this case. Replicants also develop real memories of thier own on top of whatever implanted memories they were given. All the other replicants (except for Rachel) had the awareness that they were indeed artificial. And since they escaped together, they had come to rely on each other for continued survival. Even if Deckard might not have remembered them, they most certainly would recognize him. And in Roy's final speech he clearly identified Deckard as a human.
While I am not going to enter the greater debate on whether or not Deckard might still be a replicant from somwhere else... All told, making Deckard a replicant opens more questions than it answers.
Where and how was he made? Especially without the apparent knowledge of Dr. Tyrell; who seems to be the only person with enough clout to pull off creating a free roaming replicant (like Rachel).
Why has he lived so long? Assuming that he was not another Tyrell experiment, then he would have died of old age long before the others arrived.
What the ----? OK, one of the major underlying themes of BladeRunner (at least for me) was the question of what defines a human, and whether a "human" like Deckard could fall in love with a replicant (like Rachel). Changing Deckard to a replicant sort of blows the whole meaning of the film in that regard, and pretty much makes the humans into the bad guys overall. (I don't have a problem if that was the real meaning, but I'd have preferred to not wait this long to find out).
To me, it seems there is a flaw in the perceptions of those who make these so-called productivity studies of computers in the workplace. They seem to base an expectation of results on the premise that the computer is some magic box that immediately enhances whatever environment it is placed in simply by being there.
The computer, like any other piece of equipment, is a tool. And the benefits to be gained by use of such a tool is in direct proportion to the understanding of its use passed on to the users thru supplemental information and training.
These studies need to take into account the business practices that were there before the introduction of new technology; the amount of training provided to the end-users as that technology is installed; the level of understanding that those users gain in how to enhance their performance by using the technology; and the change in practices that result from such use.
More importantly, the businesses themselves need to see this accounting as the steps they have to take to insure that the introduction of new computers, copiers, printers, networking, etc... actually is integrated along a plan that will lead to true productivity gains.
Anime!? Drugs would be cheaper...
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...I understand you can get that phrase on bumper stickers now.
Unfortunately it can ring all too true, as Anime can fast become a very expensive hobby; especially once you move past videos into the realm of anime merchandise: Posters, T-shirts, Art Books, Models and model kits, J-Pop, Games, etc...
Before you get in too deep... (or to help you on your slide into deeper addiction) here are a few quick notes and a few (more or less) obscure reccomendations of my favorites.
Definitions (from my POV) -
Anime: (Ah-knee-may) In general this refers to animated stories produced primarily by and for a Japanese audience. Specifically it refers to the artistic style of using animation as a vehicle for the story presentation - much in the same way Black-and-White film is used for Film Noir or "classic" looking movies. Particularly (from the western viewpoint), it refers to stories that are presented with the artistic and cultural influences of Japanese society as the underlying theme.
From the Japanese point of view, however, anime refers to all animation; so even Disney, Dreamworks, Pixar, Cartoon Network... would be considered as "anime" to some audiences. The greater difference is that Western producers still have the stigma of treating animation as a method "for kids" to produce "cartoons"; while the Eastern producers did not fall subject to the Comic Book Code of the 1950-60s, and as such were able to provide a richer and wider range of story elements, to include more mature, sophisticated, and even adult themes than is generally available from American animation.
Another notable difference in the creation of Anime is that the artistic style applied to a given story is generally made in the same style as one "Master artist" with an emphasis on consistency and attention to detail.
Manga: (Mon-gah) This is the Japanese equivalent of the "Graphic Novel". They are hand-drawn stories that also follow much of the same artistic stylization that is applied to Anime. Most appear to be drawn on Black-on-White, placing more emphasis on the use of detail and drawing elements than color as a means of expression.
Many popular anime shows are an offshoot of a popular Manga storyline (more or less the same characters and plot are carried over). And Manga itself is becoming more popular as it is translated and brought over as Graphic Novels or independent Comic books.
Reccomendations:
#1. Use the Net. As Anime gains more mainstream popularity, more sites are developed to promote particular shows. Much information that was once only posted in Japanese is being translated/ported into English and other local fan languages.
#2. Find a local Anime group. As good as the Net is, there is an additional benefit to developing friedships with people who may be even greater anime enthusiasts. Not only can they provide insight and information about many shows that is not generally known; they are also a good source for good but obscure anime that may never reach sufficient market share to find a Western distributor.
Note: some of the recommendations below you may not be able to find commercially available - that is another reason to check with local groups that might be able to give you a special showing of the material. I will mark (FAF) - "Find a Friend" after those I do not think you will be easily able to find.
Robot Carnival (FAF) This is the "Whitman's Sampler" of Anime. Several different artists/studios tell stories all based around the theme of Robots / the interaction of Robots with Humanity. The greatest benefit of this classic is how it exposes the viewer to many different styles and genre's that Anime can encompass. If you like the idea of "concept" albums or science fiction anthologies you will find this classic to be a thrill as well.
Key the Metal Idol Before there was Lain, there was Key... Key must make 30,000 friends to become human... The opening and closing sequences are just as cool (as S.E. Lain), and the rest is of the story is an exhilirating means to make you say "What the ----?" after almost every episode. Like a great mystery, It all fits together in the end.
Vision of Escaflowne Most people I've spoken to about this are completely hooked after the second episode.
Giant Robo I've only seen one episode (the end), and I know I must see the rest now to figure out what led to such a heroic epic.
Yuu Yuu Hakusho (FAF) I don't know if the series is available over here yet but... CmdrTaco, if you think DBZ is like the WWF, then YYH is the anime equivalent of the Ultimate Fighting Challenge.
(You can get one, or both, of the movies - but like the X-files movie, you don't get much from it unless you are already familiar with the series.)
GunBuster (FAF) An Anime classic; this show is both a parody of many sports related and giant robot shows, and an epic space opera in its own right.
Otaku no Video This is the video you get when you're ready for the anime "Twelve Step" program.
(Also, both Gunbuster and Otaku no Video are Gainax productions, the same studio behind Neon Genesis Evangelion and Kareshi Kanojo No Jijou).
Ping Pong Club (FAF) For those who may think the Japanese could never come up with something like "South Park" or "Beavis and Butthead"...
Maho Tsukai Tai A light hearted comedy about an alien invasion, and high schoolers who try to fight it by learning... magic?
Patlabor (esp. the movies) In a future where mecha are used as industrial machines, Police mecha are needed when things go wrong.
Batsu and Terry / Dirty Pair: Project Eden (FAF) This was originally shown as a double feature - Batsu and Terry was described by one friend as "full contact baseball" Project Eden is a classic example of the antics of two of anime's most dangerous (collateral damage wise) secret agents.
I am not affiliated with A-kon, but I figured that some slashdot readers might be headed that way. And if so, might consider filing a report on what's new, what cool, what's cosplay, when they get back.
I am submitting this as a thread idea for June 5th (Monday) or 6th; to give more slashdotters who do attend more time to get home and collect their thoughts before posting.
Please forgive this shameless plug for the Con I am volunteered to: nandesukan - http://www.ndk.cc (Oct. 2000 / Denver CO.)
Shipping before Christmas 2000, (which is a high retail sales period) enables a company to have greater potential revenue during that quarter.
Which leads to a higher performance report in the next fiscal quarter, which can lead to a better market position during the slower sales periods (late spring, early summer). It also gives the company more capital to work with in ramping up for the next big sales period by producing more machines, making deals for retail shelf space, creating advertising, and making future sales projections based on the results of the last sales season.
Falling short on one cycle means they have lost opportunities to get ahead in both this year and the next. And keep in mind that the rest of the industry (Linux, Be, MS, et al.) are not going to stand still and wait for Apple to catch up.
While I grant that much of the basis in the adoption of the First Amendment was to protect the interests of those who wished to critisize the monarchy of King George, it is evident that the ideal was to benefit more than just political speech.
The Constitutional Congress was not of one mind on many of the issues surrounding the founding of the United States, but what they could agree upon was the neccessity of allowance for Dangerous Ideas... Ideas such as Democracy, and the rights of individual citizens, were considered in compleat opposition to the idea of Divine Right that gave the Rulers and Lords of the old world their power.
Such ideas came forth not only as political idealism, but also as philosophy, scientific, and even religious discussion. As such, even the founding fathers had to acknowledge that the protection of all speech must be considered, as no-one could say where new ideas might spring from.
You'll never have to worry about your computer stopping for Pledge Breaks.
Commentator: We'll return you to your regular process for a moment, we just wanted to thank you for using our module, and to remind you that this quality programming cannot continue without the support of users like you...
Now, while we're waiting for you to upload that pledge, here is the 83rd rebroadcast of "Lord of the Dance"
Perhaps Palm can use its new clout (stock value) to acquire the remains of Newton technology from Apple?
There are already rumours of an Apple branded PalmOS device in the works, maybe between the two companies is somebody with a clue who will see the potential of the Newton OS as an evolution from the Palm.
is supposedly another famous scientologist. Does that mean that next month we're going to start ragging on Mission Impossible-2 as another cult indoctrination plot?
People, its a fscking movie! If you think theres gonna be a hidden message, turn your bullshit filter to high before you enter the theatre; or better yet, see something else!
Then they can (and do) use tall buildings instead.
They can also set up repeater towers to get the signal beyond/around other obstacles.
This will not be a universal solution, but it is proving to be more viable in areas that frankly, Cable and DSL are not interested in martketing to right now.
BetaCAM != BetaMax AFAIK the studios use BetaCam (the professional standard), and not BetaMax (the VCR standard). Similar names, different standards. for more on the Beta vs. VHS arguement: http://www.urbanlegends.com/products/beta_vs_vhs.h tml
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If you want to follow that argument, then I guess we have
to stop watching anime as well.
After all, it has all that Japanese language and culture
that I don't understand, not to mention a couple thousand
years of religion and mythology to fall back on.
It also takes serious liberties with other languages,
sometimes just including western words, places, and
concepts because they sound cool; not caring a whit
to whether the original meaning gets lost in the
process.
I guess I have to stop watching American TV as well, since
some of the better shows assume I have enough of a clue
to get plot points thru context, or at least hang on to
the series long enough to understand the various relationships
better.
Not to be insulting, but I assume you didn't have to explain
"Mike the TV" to your friends as well? A lot of what made
Reboot enjoyable for me was that I didn't *have* to understand
all the inside jokes and terminology for the comedy and
sometimes dramatic scenes to have appeal.
BTW: IMHO, it wasn't DOS/Windows centric. If anything it was
computing history oriented, and tried to drawn in terms and
concepts from across the spectrum of Big Iron to the first PDAs.
In other words, it tried to have something for everyone, and
if anything, your friends were probably over-analyzing something
that was really just a kids show at heart.
Expect to see much more anime on thier channel. CN != SF
The cartoon network has already contracted to finish the Dragon Ball Z
series as the dubs become available. They still have the OAVs of
Gundam Wing to yet show (and yes, they did aquire the rights for those).
Gundam Wing, during its initial showing, was the highest rated show, in
the highest rated timeslot (Toonami) for the entire network.
The Sci-fi channel screwed themselves over on that one. Bad timeslots, some
bad shows/movies, and recycling too much without trying to hype/introduce
new material. Also they lost focus by trying to cram it all into special
events ("Anime-week"), instead of treating it at least as a separate genre.
As much as I like SCIFI, they don't always make very good programming decisions.
Kids WB has fared well with Pokemon, and now Card Captors (Card Captor Sakura)
Fox has followed suit with Digimon and Monster Rancher, and is trying to
bring Escaflowne to the Fox Family Channel (which may be a mistake for other
reasons). A lot of other corporate entities seem to this
BTW: Sci-fi still have the rights to the "Slayers" series, so don't count
them out yet either- they may have just gotten in before the industry was
really heating up on anime.
Other than Miyazaki's works, you can't name any anime that has been liscensed
for Buena Vista (not Disney corporate!) to bring over. Or are you now
claiming that Disney is behind the "anime is animate porn" sterotype?
I can't tell if this is a troll, or a very sophisticated pun.
For those who don't know... "no need for Tenchi" is one
of the translated titles for the first series of Tenchi Muyo.
The title might also be translated as "This Side Up,Tenchi"
because of another play on words in the series; that the
kanji for the main characters name is also used on
packing crates to indicate which side is up...
(This is based on what more hardcore fans have told me)
I think you also apply some mistaken interpretations of Japanese
behavior in your examples. Just because people act a certain way
in Anime storylines does not mean that is accepted or common
behavior for that society.
Just from your examples:
"more open about nudity and sexuality"
Then why does so much anime hold to the running gag of someones
extreme embarrassment at exposed nudity (or seeing someone so exposed)?
As for sexuality, in many ways the Japanese are even more puritanical
than the Americans. The reason it is played to comedic effect so often
in Anime is because the characters act in ways that are so far outside
the expected norm of behavior.
"This is evidenced through the the public baths"
AFAIK, no it isn't. Again, while nudity with the same sex is considered
acceptable, peeking into the other side of the bath is very bad form indeed.
So much so that it again, is a common anime cliche' that the guys cannot
help but try to peek over to the other side.
A better comparison would be to ask how many nude beaches do the Japanese have?
"many more lesbians & gays in anime than in american shows"
I think what is more the case is western fans are implying those
relationships when they are not actually there in the storyline.
This also comes from differences in Japanese cultural relationships
vs. Western culture.
"Anime isn't just meant for children in Japan"
True, it is applied much more broadly as an artistic choice in storytelling.
But in general, Anime geeks in Japan are viewed much the same way as
X-men geeks, Star Wars/Trek geeks, and Techno-geeks are viewed over here.
From the article:
"Another hint in the film comes from the number of replicants
which Deckard is hunting. We find out that six had made their
way to earth, one of whom was killed. Deckard is looking for
four, begging the question: "Who is the fifth replicant?".
The problem with this speculation is that the escaped replicants
had a built in "expiration date" with Roy Batty being the only
one of the escapees that lived to full term (so to speak).
For Deckard to have been one of the six, would he not have died
around the same time as Batty? At least he would be feeling the
symptoms of system breakdown similar to Priss, Roy, Leon...
Deckard was on earth for years before the other replicants show
up. This is established early in the film by him having to be
talked back out of retirement in order to take this case.
Replicants also develop real memories of thier own on top of
whatever implanted memories they were given. All the other
replicants (except for Rachel) had the awareness that they
were indeed artificial. And since they escaped together, they
had come to rely on each other for continued survival. Even
if Deckard might not have remembered them, they most certainly
would recognize him. And in Roy's final speech he clearly
identified Deckard as a human.
While I am not going to enter the greater debate on whether or
not Deckard might still be a replicant from somwhere else...
All told, making Deckard a replicant opens more questions than
it answers.
Where and how was he made? Especially without the apparent knowledge
of Dr. Tyrell; who seems to be the only person with enough clout to
pull off creating a free roaming replicant (like Rachel).
Why has he lived so long? Assuming that he was not another Tyrell
experiment, then he would have died of old age long before the others
arrived.
What the ----? OK, one of the major underlying themes of BladeRunner
(at least for me) was the question of what defines a human, and whether
a "human" like Deckard could fall in love with a replicant (like Rachel).
Changing Deckard to a replicant sort of blows the whole meaning of the
film in that regard, and pretty much makes the humans into the bad guys
overall. (I don't have a problem if that was the real meaning, but
I'd have preferred to not wait this long to find out).
To me, it seems there is a flaw in the perceptions of
those who make these so-called productivity studies of
computers in the workplace. They seem to base an
expectation of results on the premise that the
computer is some magic box that immediately enhances
whatever environment it is placed in simply by being
there.
The computer, like any other piece of equipment, is
a tool. And the benefits to be gained by use of such
a tool is in direct proportion to the understanding
of its use passed on to the users thru supplemental
information and training.
These studies need to take into account the business
practices that were there before the introduction of
new technology; the amount of training provided to
the end-users as that technology is installed; the
level of understanding that those users gain in how
to enhance their performance by using the technology;
and the change in practices that result from such use.
More importantly, the businesses themselves need to
see this accounting as the steps they have to take
to insure that the introduction of new computers,
copiers, printers, networking, etc... actually is
integrated along a plan that will lead to true
productivity gains.
Unfortunately it can ring all too true, as Anime can fast become
a very expensive hobby; especially once you move past videos
into the realm of anime merchandise:
Posters, T-shirts, Art Books, Models and model kits, J-Pop,
Games, etc...
Before you get in too deep...
(or to help you on your slide into deeper addiction)
here are a few quick notes and a
few (more or less) obscure reccomendations of my favorites.
Definitions (from my POV) -
Anime: (Ah-knee-may)
In general this refers to animated stories produced primarily
by and for a Japanese audience. Specifically it refers to the artistic
style of using animation as a vehicle for the story presentation -
much in the same way Black-and-White film is used for Film Noir or
"classic" looking movies. Particularly (from the western viewpoint),
it refers to stories that are presented with the artistic and cultural
influences of Japanese society as the underlying theme.
From the Japanese point of view, however, anime refers to all animation;
so even Disney, Dreamworks, Pixar, Cartoon Network... would be considered
as "anime" to some audiences. The greater difference is that Western
producers still have the stigma of treating animation as a method
"for kids" to produce "cartoons"; while the Eastern producers did
not fall subject to the Comic Book Code of the 1950-60s, and as
such were able to provide a richer and wider range of story elements,
to include more mature, sophisticated, and even adult themes than
is generally available from American animation.
Another notable difference in the creation of Anime is that the
artistic style applied to a given story is generally made in the
same style as one "Master artist" with an emphasis on consistency
and attention to detail.
Manga: (Mon-gah)
This is the Japanese equivalent of the "Graphic Novel".
They are hand-drawn stories that also follow much of the same
artistic stylization that is applied to Anime. Most appear
to be drawn on Black-on-White, placing more emphasis on
the use of detail and drawing elements than color as
a means of expression.
Many popular anime shows are an offshoot of a popular Manga
storyline (more or less the same characters and plot are
carried over). And Manga itself is becoming more popular
as it is translated and brought over as Graphic Novels or
independent Comic books.
Reccomendations:
#1. Use the Net. As Anime gains more mainstream popularity, more
sites are developed to promote particular shows. Much information
that was once only posted in Japanese is being translated/ported
into English and other local fan languages.
#2. Find a local Anime group. As good as the Net is, there
is an additional benefit to developing friedships with people
who may be even greater anime enthusiasts. Not only can
they provide insight and information about many shows that is
not generally known; they are also a good source for good
but obscure anime that may never reach sufficient market
share to find a Western distributor.
Note: some of the recommendations below you may not be able to
find commercially available - that is another reason to check
with local groups that might be able to give you a special showing
of the material. I will mark (FAF) - "Find a Friend" after those
I do not think you will be easily able to find.
Robot Carnival (FAF)
This is the "Whitman's Sampler" of Anime.
Several different artists/studios tell stories all based around
the theme of Robots / the interaction of Robots with Humanity.
The greatest benefit of this classic is how it exposes the viewer
to many different styles and genre's that Anime can encompass.
If you like the idea of "concept" albums or science fiction
anthologies you will find this classic to be a thrill as well.
Key the Metal Idol
Before there was Lain, there was Key...
Key must make 30,000 friends to become human...
The opening and closing sequences are just as cool (as S.E. Lain),
and the rest is of the story is an exhilirating means to
make you say "What the ----?" after almost every episode.
Like a great mystery, It all fits together in the end.
Vision of Escaflowne
Most people I've spoken to about this are completely hooked after
the second episode.
Giant Robo
I've only seen one episode (the end), and I know I must see
the rest now to figure out what led to such a heroic epic.
Yuu Yuu Hakusho (FAF)
I don't know if the series is available over here yet but...
CmdrTaco, if you think DBZ is like the WWF, then YYH is
the anime equivalent of the Ultimate Fighting Challenge.
(You can get one, or both, of the movies - but like the
X-files movie, you don't get much from it unless you are already
familiar with the series.)
GunBuster (FAF)
An Anime classic; this show is both a parody of many sports
related and giant robot shows, and an epic space opera in
its own right.
Otaku no Video
This is the video you get when you're ready for the
anime "Twelve Step" program.
(Also, both Gunbuster and Otaku no Video are Gainax productions, the
same studio behind Neon Genesis Evangelion and Kareshi Kanojo No Jijou).
Ping Pong Club (FAF)
For those who may think the Japanese could never come up with
something like "South Park" or "Beavis and Butthead"...
Maho Tsukai Tai
A light hearted comedy about an alien invasion, and high schoolers
who try to fight it by learning... magic?
Patlabor (esp. the movies)
In a future where mecha are used as industrial machines, Police
mecha are needed when things go wrong.
Batsu and Terry / Dirty Pair: Project Eden (FAF)
This was originally shown as a double feature -
Batsu and Terry was described by one friend as "full contact baseball"
Project Eden is a classic example of the antics of two of anime's
most dangerous (collateral damage wise) secret agents.
http://www.a-kon.com/
June 2-4, 2000
I am not affiliated with A-kon, but I figured that some
slashdot readers might be headed that way.
And if so, might consider filing a report on what's new,
what cool, what's cosplay, when they get back.
I am submitting this as a thread idea for June 5th (Monday) or 6th;
to give more slashdotters who do attend more time to get home
and collect their thoughts before posting.
Please forgive this shameless plug for the Con I am volunteered
to: nandesukan - http://www.ndk.cc (Oct. 2000 / Denver CO.)
Shipping before Christmas 2000, (which is a high retail sales period)
enables a company to have greater potential revenue during that quarter.
Which leads to a higher performance report in the next fiscal quarter,
which can lead to a better market position during the slower sales
periods (late spring, early summer). It also gives the company
more capital to work with in ramping up for the next big sales
period by producing more machines, making deals for retail shelf
space, creating advertising, and making future sales projections
based on the results of the last sales season.
Falling short on one cycle means they have lost opportunities to
get ahead in both this year and the next. And keep in mind that
the rest of the industry (Linux, Be, MS, et al.) are not going
to stand still and wait for Apple to catch up.
While I grant that much of the basis in the adoption of the
First Amendment was to protect the interests of those
who wished to critisize the monarchy of King George, it
is evident that the ideal was to benefit more than just
political speech.
The Constitutional Congress was not of one mind on many
of the issues surrounding the founding of the United States,
but what they could agree upon was the neccessity of
allowance for Dangerous Ideas... Ideas such as Democracy,
and the rights of individual citizens, were considered
in compleat opposition to the idea of Divine Right that
gave the Rulers and Lords of the old world their power.
Such ideas came forth not only as political idealism,
but also as philosophy, scientific, and even religious
discussion. As such, even the founding fathers had to
acknowledge that the protection of all speech must be
considered, as no-one could say where new ideas might
spring from.
You'll never have to worry about your
computer stopping for Pledge Breaks.
Commentator:
We'll return you to your regular process for a moment,
we just wanted to thank you for using our module, and
to remind you that this quality programming cannot
continue without the support of users like you...
Now, while we're waiting for you to upload that pledge,
here is the 83rd rebroadcast of "Lord of the Dance"
On a large scale has been around for as long as we've
been able to lob dead cows into the other guys
fortress.
On a smaller scale, higher primates have always
been coming up with better ways to hurl feces
at our enemies.
Perhaps Palm can use its new clout (stock value) to
acquire the remains of Newton technology from Apple?
There are already rumours of an Apple branded PalmOS
device in the works, maybe between the two companies
is somebody with a clue who will see the potential of
the Newton OS as an evolution from the Palm.
is supposedly another famous scientologist.
Does that mean that next month we're going to start ragging
on Mission Impossible-2 as another cult indoctrination plot?
People, its a fscking movie! If you think theres gonna be a
hidden message, turn your bullshit filter to high before you
enter the theatre; or better yet, see something else!
The ultimate "my Tux is better than your Tux" measurement.
Isn't this, at a basic level, the same type of mentality of those that look at
their system and wonder "how fast can this really go?"
> not everyone has a handy dandy mountain nearby
Then they can (and do) use tall buildings instead.
They can also set up repeater towers to
get the signal beyond/around other obstacles.
This will not be a universal solution, but it
is proving to be more viable in areas that
frankly, Cable and DSL are not interested in
martketing to right now.
BetaCAM != BetaMax
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AFAIK the studios use BetaCam (the professional
standard), and not BetaMax (the VCR standard).
Similar names, different standards.
for more on the Beta vs. VHS arguement:
http://www.urbanlegends.com/products/beta_vs_vh
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