Probably should have seen this coming but right now I'm kind of speechless.  Anime Insider magazine is gone.  It was the last monthly anime magazine in the states.   And I can say I am truly sorry to see it go. 

Now as you know I've been a bitter about the american anime industry for a while.  My previous company's handling of all things in general including staff cuts left much to be desired.  In fact to this day I'm still pissed at them.  I poured my blood, sweat, passion, and tears into my job there and in the end I got 3 weeks severance pay and a whole lot of heartache. 

But what I went through pales in comparison to this.  Rob, my former boss, has now had this happen to him twice.  He worked his ass off at both Anime Insider and at my previous company.  He is one of the most intense and dedicated people I have ever met with a true loving for what he does.  I can't image how he's feeling right now.  All I can say is my heart goes out to him, Summer, Miguel, and a few others I knew who worked on the magazine.  The wound never heals but you eventually are able to move on.  My best wishes to all the rest of you to finding new jobs.  I'll be rooting for you.

Here's the full article from Rob.
http://www.toplessrobot.com/2009/03/anime_insider_2001_-_2009.php