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Monthly archives for October 2009

The Otaku Culture

Final Fantasy IX Play Arts

October 30, 2009 Frederick Linsmeyer
Final Fantasy IX Play Arts

Square Enix has released a new line of their Play Arts figures from Final Fantasy IX. Even though the Japanese gaming company is expanding their collection of Final Fantasy VII or Kingdom Hearts figures, it’s quite nice to see the …

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Anime, Videos

Sample Soul Eater English dub on YouTube

October 30, 2009 Frederick Linsmeyer
Sample Soul Eater English dub on YouTube

FUNimation has posted a short clip dubbed in English from the series Soul Eater on their YouTube channel. In the video clip, Black Star and his Shadow Weapon, Tsubaki, make an appearance in an attempt to assassinate a mob boss. …

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Hockey

Luongo injured, Raycroft up

October 28, 2009 Frederick Linsmeyer
Luongo injured, Raycroft up

A hairline rib fracture took Vancouver Canucks captain, Roberto Luongo, out of the team’s line up late Tuesday. Luongo was hit in the chest during third period in Saturday’s game against the Toronto Maple Leafs, but the pain progressed through …

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Baseball

Cubs sale to Ricketts finalized

October 27, 2009 Frederick Linsmeyer
Cubs sale to Ricketts finalized

It’s official, the sale of the Chicago Cubs and the iconic Wrigley Field is now finished. Joe Ricketts of Omaha, Nebraska-based TD Ameritrade, now owns the team and its assets after paying Chicago’s Tribune Company a hefty $845 million USD. …

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Local, Trains

2010 streetcar service

October 19, 2009 Frederick Linsmeyer
2010 streetcar service

Canadian aerospace and rail manufacturer Bombardier, has teamed up with the City of Vancouver to offer an alternative transportation option during the 2010 Winter Olympics and Paralympic games – the aptly named Olympic Line. A 1.8 km line of existing …

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Local, News, Trains

SkyTrain service change in downtown Vancouver

October 13, 2009 Frederick Linsmeyer
SkyTrain service change in downtown Vancouver

Beginning on October 14th 2009, TransLink will be performing repair work in the Dunsmuir Tunnel on the route used by Expo and Millennium Line SkyTrains, to address water seeping into the 77 year old tunnel.  This work is scheduled to …

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News, Trains

CTA Fare Hikes and Service Reductions

October 13, 2009 Frederick Linsmeyer
CTA Fare Hikes and Service Reductions

Chicago commuters are facing fare hikes and service reductions on the CTA. Due to declining sources of public funding and the current economy, CTA President, Richard L. Rodriguez, detailed changes for bus and rail service for the 2010 budget. The …

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Hockey

Daniel Sedin out due to injury

October 11, 2009 Frederick Linsmeyer
Daniel Sedin out due to injury

Vancouver Canucks forward Daniel Sedin, will be out 4 to 6 weeks after sustaining an injury during last Wednesday’s 7-1 win against the Montreal Canadiens.  During the second period, Sedin deflected a puck to his right foot which was first …

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Manga

Fullmetal Alchemist volume 21

October 10, 2009 Frederick Linsmeyer
Fullmetal Alchemist volume 21

As the power struggle continues in Amestris, a trap is set for the Fuhrer King Bradley. However, if he’s disposed of, Roy Mustang and his supporters would be able take over the government. Unfortunately, Al’s soul is removed from his …

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Hockey

Canucks beat the Canadiens

October 7, 2009 Frederick Linsmeyer
Canucks beat the Canadiens

The Montreal Canadiens don’t have much luck when they visit Vancouver to take on the Canucks. The Habs were beaten 7-1 last night by a hungry Canucks team looking for their first win of the season. Ryan Kesler opened the …

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