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Maria's Guide to Detecting Bootlegs Print E-mail
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Written by Maria   
Wednesday, 25 June 2008 04:07
Bootlegs. I hate them, you hate them, we've all been burned by them at least once. It's time to put a stop to this once and for all, Revolutionaries. Here I've assembled a guide here on how you can protect yourself from unwittingly buying counterfeit merchandise.
Remember, friends don't let friends buy bootlegs!
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What is Bunraku? Print E-mail
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Written by Maria   
Thursday, 24 April 2008 00:00

With the news of Gackt starring in an upcoming American film titled "Bunraku," I thought I'd introduce you guys to the film's namesake -- Bunraku, the traditional puppetry of Japan.

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