For those of whom, like me, are unfamiliar with Anime; let me give you a bit of information that will be helpful to you. After reading this article, many of the references I make in my next piece (NerdyPerv On Location at Naka-Kon) will make more sense. Anime is a style of animation originating in Japan, most commonly found in Manga
I’ve never been a big fan of metal music. It is so loud and I am rarely able to understand what is being sung as it is being screamed, full volume into a microphone. More often than not, metal music gives me a headache. I like music that I can sing along with and that makes me bob my head. Head banging just isn’t in my repertoire. About
Christin is all packed and getting her lady bits ready for the annual Naka-Kon Anime Convention in Kansas City. She'll post some updates on our Twitter feed! And next week look for her review of the con! If you're going to Naka-Kon make sure you say hi to her! She'll have her NP gear on and would love to chat with ya!
2/17/09 UPDATE: This video aired on Lynchburg news last night. 2/16/09 UPDATE: I just found this news article on the Sweet Briar College website. No new information. Campus Community Prays for Colleague’s Safe Return. ***** I've read on fellow SBC alumnae Washington Bella's site that reports are going around the college
This is more of a personal and serious post. My favorite and most influential professor from college, Eleanor Salotto, has been missing since Thursday (2/11). She was last seen in Lynchburg, VA wearing a lavender baseball cap, lavender sweater with a red shirt underneath, black pants, and tennis shoes. Eleanor Salotto was one of my Film Studies
Unique "local" or underground music scenes contribute to the social constructs of all major cities. A band that no one has heard, a club only locals know about, etc… Since our readers come from all over, tell us about what is in your area and we’ll start sharing that information. And with Gwen and I are based out of different parts of the
Due to the sensitive nature of the military member’s profession, this article is posted anonymously. With the start of a new decade, I have found myself looking back at the past ten years. I began the year 2000 with nothing but bright horizons and no idea of what was in store for me. I didn’t realize that my whole world would change because
Warning: This is a piece written from my own views. I have researched the facts written here. I understand that this article might be offensive to some due to its personal nature and I ask that if what I’ve said does, in fact, hurt your feelings; you accept my apology in advance. I have always considered myself among the fortunate few when it
Starting a new year means making and keeping goals. One of mine this year (along with get in shape, make more money and finding love...to name a few) is to write every day. I run two blogs and work full time for Fresh Fiction, so finding time to make sure each of these sites is properly maintained is kinda challenging. I've been fortunate enough
After a recent “update” by my cable provider, I almost fainted when I got my bill. I looked through the charges and surcharges, through the fees and subscriptions and found myself appalled. I am not an avid TV watcher. I have my few select shows that I watch regularly but other than that, my television remains off most of the time. Cable
