...Anime Expo does have online coverage of sorts in the form of AX Backstage.  At the con, our convention hotel room had a TV channel dedicated to materials that were said to be part of AX Backstage.  I much prefer the real thing.  I only wish I had more time in the dealers room to spend more money if you can believe it.  I don't say that often as I usually find a way to "tap out".  But encumberance does become an issue still, no matter my financial situation.  
     Speaking of cons, Otakon is this weekend, across the country where I can't get to it.  I'll have to settle for a couple days of Azkatraz 2009, the San Francisco Harry Potter Symposium and con this weekend.  I have a wand and holster to go with it.  It's July 18-21 at the Parc 55 Hotel at   55 Cyril Magnin Street in downtown San Francisco.  (I think I had brunch there once years ago.) 

Current Mood: Nyron

      This weekend sees the return of California Extreme, a free retro gaming arcade show being held in Santa Clara this time.  I was hoping it would be the same location in San Jose as last year.  It'd be easier to get to and I could grab some mufaleta and mudbugs at Poor House Bistro.  Is anyone with a car (hint) planning to go this Saturday?  
     I do not know if there are any protest against the local scilon org in San Francisco by the local anons.  Thsi weekend will be several protests in the state as usual however.  Anons in San Jose plan to wear green to show solidarity with thepeoples uprising in Iran.   Hmm, I just got a new Green Lantern Corps shirt yesterday.  I should wear it on Saturday to show my solidarity.  I've got several as I am a fan of the Green Lantern Corps. 
      Back on topic about the grassroots revolution in Iran, it irks me so much when the authorities keep throwing around the term "counterrevolutionary".  The theocratic establishment must be so full of shit theat they can't smell their own bullshit that's got so many people riled up to begin with.  When you've had a nation in your iron grip for three decades, there's nothing revolutionary about you. 

Tags: $cientology, nerdtown, war on scientology

Caught this part of "Last Comic Standing" at Anime Expo after the masquerade. I wanted to stay in L.A. another day, but not for the zoo/circus that popped up abround the Staples Center.

     AX 2009 or bust.  Net access will be shaky.  Better off phoning me.  Road trip on July 1, con from the 2nd-the 5th.  All in all Wednesday through Sunday night when we finally come home.  Thinking of hitting Pea Soup Andersen's on the way.  Better travel grub than that place with the clown. 

The news seems so much like the world of the actual "Dark Knight" movie, I think we could do with some mirth.

Tags: nerdtown
Current Mood: amused
Current Music: Campy 1966 Batman TV theme

Today I'll be wearing my VIncent Chin shirt to remember the night of June 19, 1982. BLacklava is where I also got antdevamp's Racially Profiled shirt. You can also get a Prop. H8 shirt from Blacklava as well. I'll be carrying my stun light and Saber spray with extra reverence and determination toay.

In other news:Iran Theocrats still trying to stop the signal. Ther is nothing "revolutionary" about the theocrats who've been in power with an iron fist for 30 years. All I see is a theocratic dictaroship replacing the one before it.

I'm thinking of catching the ferry boat to Vallejo this Saturday for the NorCal Pirate Fest. RIght next to the water, y'arrr.

"Bunny-chan eating banana..."

Current Mood: nostalgic
Current Music: "Love, Do You Remember?" - Mari Ijima

      Many voters in Iran arecrying Shenanigans right now.  I could just see that photo of the young man with the fire behind him posted on 4chan with the caption: "We Could All Learn Something About Politics in Iran".  It's a bunch of voters who voted for a more moderate president and now are having an extreme reaction.  But I do thinkthere is reason for them to suspect foul play.   Iran is a harsh theocracy, but the revolution in the late 1970's did plant the seeds for democracy.  The catch is that the old theocrats do not want any of that power to fall into potentially more moderate and secular hands.  So what else to they do?  What any power hungry regime that is pulling all the strings would do to stay in power.  Their theocratic thought process is used to justify themselves and their otherwise illicit actions.  A sort of   "God would want me to do this! mentality".  No surprise there.   

Pirate costumes will be the themefor a second year in a row as masked Anons make fun of the Sea Org . Interestingly, it seems to be all over California but I can't find anything on San Francisco activities. That doesn't mean it isn't going to happen. Work related stuff should keep me busy most of this weekend anyway.
Update: Speaking of Pirates, theNorcal Pirate Festival is next weekend.  Hoist the Colors! 

SeaArrrgh II - Protesting the Cult of scientology - June 13 & 20, 2009 -- from TheDonzerlyLight on Vimeo.

Tags: $cientology, war on scientology

For all Fanime Staff or aspiring staff:

Thank you for a great convention.  To help us celebrate, we are having our annual Dead Dog BBQ.  It is a little later this year as reservations were tied up.  It will be on June 28th (Sunday) at approximately noon.  The park is Kelley Park at 1300 Senter Road.  Our reserved area is the Family Circle.  It's closer to the second parking lot (coming from Story Road).  Parking is $6.

It is in San Jose (zip code 95112), close to the SJCC.

Hope to see you all there!!!

James Leu
Vice Chair
FanimeCon 2009/2010

      Simply.  Fuck you.  Fuck your kangaroo court.  Fuck your spoiled "Dear Leader" of a dictator.  Fuck your all-but-in-name religious cult of your dead leader.  This is a hostage situation.  Plain and simple.  I bet the N. K. military violated China's sovereignty to capture Laura Ling and Euna Lee.  They've done it so many goddamn times. 

Current Mood: aggravated

Saw this onImagemakers a couple years back. Now go check District 9.

      According to Charlie Daniels anyway. 

In my humble opinion this vast group of moderates we keep hearing about is for all practical purposes non-existent. Either you're pro-abortion or you're anti-abortion. You're pro-gay marriage or you're anti-gay marriage. You want socialism or you don't want socialism. You want a bigger government or you don't want bigger government.
-Charlie Daniels

    Something this born again Christian has in common with a Sith Lord, if a Sith truly "deals in absolutes".  Totally leaves out the Libertarian party.  I am offended in that I do consider myself a moderate with a mixture of libertarian and some left-of-center leanings.  The way I see the Republican Party now anyway is that some of them want to turn America into something like a Pentecostal version of Iran.  It's kind of like saying "I'm ok with big government if it's a Jesus theocracy because Jesus makes anything ok!"  It's usually the more right-wing faction of the Republican party.  (Let me remind you that right-wing taken to the most logical extreme is a form of fascism.)    

Tags: star wars

      Wikipedia Bans Scientology.  The very reason for doing so was made clear over a year ago in the infamous video manifesto of Anonymous.  The history of CoS "waging war" on the internet is a tale that began long ago.  Many anons are declaring EPIC WIN.  I must say it's been a busy May 2009 for those declaring war on the CoS.  See videos of counter protests against CoS fronts in San Francisco.  
      Fanime also saw some anons stop by for random fun.  The only real protesting done at Fanime was a revisit by some "Christian" fundies.  They admitted to being judgemental trolls.  As you can see, cosplayers don't just take it lying down.  Jesus had to come back again.  Why can't the fundies see?  WE LOVE JESUS.  
      According to Fanime staff heads, this guy and his flock show up to any event at the San Jose Convention Center when 1,000 or more people gather there.  It started around 2007 or so when their church got a new pastor with some "interesting" new ideas.  I wish Vic Mignogna would come to the next Fanime.  He's had experience trying to bridge anime cons and the religious as he is imersed in both worlds. 
      Details about my experience at Fanime are hand written in an actual journal during con.  Still better than a Twitter I think.  As staff, I was worked pretty hard.  I missed most big events such as the AMV contest and der cosplay.  Good thing at least I can catch some of the masquerade on YouTube now.  

Tags: $cientology, war on scientology

       Mr. No-Spin has a hand in this act of terrorism.  Doesn't matter if it claims to have the "Aprroved by Jesus" stamp on it.  It's still the same as any act carried out by Al-Queda.  No way does doing the execution during Sunday service in a church make it any better. 

UPDATE:  Looking back, Bill only had a small hand.  Conservatives Blog on Liberal Blogs About Tiller Murder. Guess this blog is lumped in with the "looney left".  Conservatives blog that liberals blog that conservatives are celebrating the murder when the libs actually are celebrating!  The news loops itself!  Pro-lifers circle wagons.  Maybe those "Pro-Life My Ass!" bumper stickers I haven't seen in years will make a comeback. I'm reminded of sayings by libertarian folks such as: "Don't Like Abortion?  Don't Have One!"  Also: "Against Gay Marriage?  Don't Marry a Gay!"  

Current Mood: infuriated

I agree with him about the game, but not his use of the word "liberal". This ruckus Equality Now is raising about hentai games does bring more attention to the game itself.

Tags: nerdtown

      Usually the typical monthly raid by Anonymous on a local "church" of scientology involves delicious cake, music, lulz, and dancing outside a center which turtles up in the face of a hundred pranksters in Guy Fawkes masks.  Which is why the month of May can be considered special for the San Francisco cells.  The "scilons" are hyping about having "2,000" members ready to be out in full force to combat the "evil empire" that is the psychiatric and mental health establishment.  To the anons, this appears win-win.  Either the sci' folk are unable to turtle up in their compounds, or they don't show up and the anons get lulz for calling their bluff.  They will sing, dance, play internet meme songs and eat cake while in costume either way.  Quite a spectacle for sure.  
      San Jose this past weekend was a warm-up for the big party starting in five days.  Spectacle or farce is expected if this little preview is any indicator.  Of course the only thing I was doing in San Jose was the Fanime staff meeting.  I'm sure the anons will show up at Fanime again.  Just because.  If only to bring Jesus.    So he can RickRoll fundamentalists.  
      I expect to be tied up with Fanime staff business each weekend till the end of the con. 

      I've owned some t-shirts of "Victorion" the Victorian House giant robot by Sirron Norris for a while now.  I just found out about the mural of it on Mission Street.   I bought the shirt here.  Visit the store downtown or order online.

Tags: $cientology, war on scientology

      At last!  Favored webcomic Shadowgirls finally hooked up with Mutants and MastermindsSuperlink!   The first download for Charon McKay's stats and shadow powers are here.  From May 4 through May 8, 2009, there will be a new download posting.  I've been waiting for this to come out on my fave superhero RPG system!  Who'd be up fo a Power Level 7 game of horror?   

     Green Ronin is also doing Geroge R. R. Martin'sA Song of Ice and Fire RPG coming out this year.  This is NOT the 2005 "Game of Thrones" d20 3.5/OGL RPG from the now dead Guardians of Order. (So sad to see that company go.)

Tags: nerdtown