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I'd like to share what I know about: Books, Anime, Green Living, Vegan Living

I'd like to discover more about: Books, Anime, Foreign Films, Green Living

My user-name was derived from the title of a poem by Edgar Allan Poe. I came to Lunch with the hopes of publishing reviews that would be appreciated by others and reading the reviews of others that hope for the same. I look forward to discovering new books to read and films/series to watch, as well as updating the information for and adding ...more

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Blood and entrails never looked so good.

in the Reel Overseas community
Shigurui: Death Frenzy Complete Box Set
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by Ulalume
Mar 11, 2010
Rating:
+4

     Shigurui: Death Frenzy is exactly what the name implies: A series where the death count is high, and minds are lost or severely disturbed. Indeed, Shigurui succeeds in making the killing of a man look like an art. The story takes place in the 17th century, during Tokugawa Tadanaga's rule, where a tournament...more

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I hope you like the taste of coconut...

in the Vegan Living community
Purely Decadent Coconut Milk Ice Cream
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by Ulalume
Mar 6, 2010
Rating:
+2
I hope you like the taste of coconut...

     I’m a vegan that enjoys something sweet from time to time, so when I first tried Turtle Mountain’s soy-based ice cream over a year ago, it was love at first bite (or should I say pint…). However, since then, I have made the decision to consume less soy because of conflicting arguments over the dangers and...more

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Recycling comes full circle.

in the Green Living community
Preserve
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Preserve

by Ulalume
Mar 1, 2010
Rating:
+5
Recycling comes full circle.

     Finally, a company that allows you to recycle your #5 plastic (which aren't accepted for recycling in many communities) and uses them to create new products that you can, in turn, purchase for your own everyday use. From plastic plates and cups to colanders and razors to even toothbrushes, Preserve has it all. All of...more

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A visual feast with a message.

in the Reel Overseas community
Pale Cocoon
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Pale Cocoon

by Ulalume
Mar 1, 2010
Rating:
+4
A visual feast with a message.

(This OVA's plot is summarized in the Wiki to the right.)      Yasuihiro Yoshiura's Pale Cocoon has often been compared to Makoto Shinkai's Voices Of A Distant Star, though I find this comparison to be rather unfair. While they are similar in length (PC is twenty-three minutes, while VOADS is twenty-five), both...more

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Something quite epic.

The Search For 'Others'
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by Ulalume
Feb 28, 2010
Rating:
+5
Something quite epic.

     I’d like to start off by saying that I very rarely watch AMV’s on Youtube, mostly because many of them are mediocre. However, well-made AMV’s are one of my guilty pleasures, and I felt that Lunch would be the perfect place to share this little gem. This AMV is among the best that I have seen, and although...more

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Micro Reviews
Subway Subway
Although other places offer more food for five dollars, Subway is one of the few "fast food" places with vegan-friendly options.
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Walmart Walmart
The cheap prices can't compensate for the rude cashiers, hassle of maneuvering around others, & lack of environmentally-friendly products.
On February 09, 2010
Yoko Kanno Yoko Kanno
A Japanese composer capable of truly moving people with her music, which she artfully combines with anime scenes to set the mood perfectly.
On February 09, 2010
Tom's of Maine Tom's of Maine Toothpaste
Vegan-friendly, cruelty-free, no artificial sweeteners or chemicals, recyclable tube, ADA-approved, available with and without fluoride.
On February 09, 2010
Tom's of Maine Deodorants Tom's of Maine Deodorant
This literally takes hours to dry, and smells weird as well. You'd be better off using nothing. No animal testing or ingredients though!
On February 09, 2010
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Latest Lists

The Five Most Missed Cartoons From My Childhood. (5)

As a kid, I was a die-hard Nickelodeon fan, though there were a few shows on other channels that I used to enjoy as well. These five shows were either cancelled, are currently only airing in other countries besides the U.S., or only air in the earliest hours of the morning, before anyone is awake to see them. After reading, I would love to hear about any shows that you miss from your childhood.
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Comments
no new reviews yet? ok, I shall return. :-) Happy Valentine's day, my friend!
On February 14, 2010
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Nope, sorry! I have a lot of books that I've been trying to get through, and all of my classes are giving tests around the same time, so I've been balancing my time between those two things.
On February 19, 2010
 
Haha, I just saw your micro review on Amazon and I actually wrote a review about it that expressed those same sentiments.
On February 01, 2010
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Oh really? I will definitely read that. That's why I came over to Lunch. I just became irritated every time I logged on to Amazon.
On February 01, 2010
amazon...meh. I finally quit that site.
On February 13, 2010
I don't review there anymore, but I still use it to buy used books and DVD's. The universal wishlist is also very helpful. Having that wishlist makes it easier to keep track of all of the titles that I'm interested in.
On February 19, 2010
 
Hey how was your New Years? Party hardy? I'm getting burned out with all this partying- time to get back to the grind!
On January 04, 2010
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Hi, Ulalume! I hope you had an awesome New Year's!!
On January 04, 2010
My New Years was pretty good, thanks for asking! I didn't party, but it was still enjoyable. I hope yours were as well. Now that the holidays are over, I'm going to hopefully be able to focus on my Lunch contributions again.
On January 04, 2010
 
hey Ulalume, my review of Noein has joined yours alas. Also I have to check out your take on Last Exile. I note we've given it the same score so I'm looking forward to your critique.
On December 28, 2009
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So you finally decided to show up too. I'll be waiting to see what you drop. And I'll also talk to Duckman about dropping by as well.
On December 19, 2009
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Thank you. I just posted a review that I had originally submitted on Epinions, but I'm not sure if I should delete it off the other site or leave it in both places. The new rating system is also something that I'll have to get used to (the ten scores instead of five). But overall, I like the site so far. How do you feel about having reviews on more than one site?
On December 19, 2009
I'll tell you this much. The second I truly get use to this site(which is happening rather quickly). I will be pulling all of my epinions stuff down. I don't like having my stuff on two sites for one reason. If I want people to find my stuff helpful here. Then whats the sense to read it again, if they already read it on epinions? And as for the rating system. I kind of thought about re-doing my own personal system, because I feel stars simply don't get the job done for me. But I'm very happy now anyway, because I can finally give out negative stars, after all this time.
On December 19, 2009
Hey Duckman showed up.
On December 24, 2009
Yeah, he sent me a friend request. Thanks for letting me know. I'm interested to see what he'll put out there.
On December 25, 2009
Me I'm keeping my reviews up on Amazon, but that's pretty much it. I never really visited Epinions much after setting up a profile, didn't like the way the sight was set up. Loving this place though.
On February 23, 2010
Me I'm keeping my reviews up on Amazon, but that's pretty much it. I never really visited Epinions much after setting up a profile, didn't like the way the sight was set up. Loving this place though.
On February 23, 2010
Epinions has their ways man. Before I left the site, I actually earned an advisors hat for movies. But that wasn't enough to keep me there though.
On February 24, 2010
I think Lunch has a much friendlier atmosphere, for one thing. I emailed Devora about a problem I was having, and she got back to me within a half an hour.
On February 28, 2010
 
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