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Monthly archives for July 2010

In Pictures, Local

Celebration of Light 2010 – Night 3

July 29, 2010 Frederick Linsmeyer
Celebration of Light 2010 – Night 3

The beaches were packed as Mexico took the stage, err, barge, during the third evening of the Celebration of Light. The crowd cheered on a magnificent performance by Lux Pirotecnia that lit up English Bay. This time I sat with …

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Hockey

Raymond signs a new contract with the Canucks

July 26, 2010 Frederick Linsmeyer
Raymond signs a new contract with the Canucks

Mason Raymond will be staying with the Vancouver Canucks for the next two years after signing a new contract with the team. The left winger and the team were set to head to arbitration, but managed to agree on a …

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In Pictures, Local

Celebration of Light 2010 – Night 2

July 25, 2010 Frederick Linsmeyer
Celebration of Light 2010 – Night 2

Spain put on an amazing show for the second night of the Celebration of Light fireworks festival. The evening was bathed in dazzling colours that lit up the darkened skies and wowed the crowds along English Bay. If you missed …

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Hockey

Sami Salo injured again

July 23, 2010 Frederick Linsmeyer
Sami Salo injured again

Vancouver Canucks defenceman Sami Salo has suffered from yet another injury, this time being a torn Achilles tendon. Salo had apparently been playing floor hockey in his native Finland when the injury occurred. The Vancouver Canucks released this information earlier …

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The Otaku Culture, Videos

Limited edition Naruto Shippuden figure

July 21, 2010 Frederick Linsmeyer
Limited edition Naruto Shippuden figure

Viz Media released a short video of a limited edition Naruto Shippuden figure at this year’s San Diego Comic-Con. Only 1,000 of the Naruto Sage Mode figures are available, and can only be found in the convention. Check out the …

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Manga

Naruto volume 49

July 20, 2010 Frederick Linsmeyer
Naruto volume 49

The five leaders of the hidden ninja villages all convene to decide how to handle the rising menace that is the Akatsuki. However, decisions are made which Naruto doesn’t know how to handle. Even worse, a new hokage takes over …

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Gaming

Kinect pricing and bundles

July 20, 2010 Frederick Linsmeyer
Kinect pricing and bundles

Let the movement begin! Microsoft has announced the price of Kinect, the motion sensor add-on to the Xbox 360 console. Gamers can expect to pay $149.99 USD for Kinect, which includes a free game – Kinect Adventures, when it hits …

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Baseball

Lou Piniella retiring after this season

July 20, 2010 Frederick Linsmeyer
Lou Piniella retiring after this season

Lou Piniella, the vocal manager of the Chicago Cubs, has announced his retirement the end of this season. Piniella has helped the Cubs to win National League titles back in 2007 and 2008. Piniella joined Chicago in 2006 after leading the …

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Anime

Peter Fernandez passes away

July 15, 2010 Frederick Linsmeyer
Peter Fernandez passes away

The anime world lost a familiar voice today, as actor Peter Fernandez passed away from complications due to lung cancer. Fernandez was best known for his role in the English version of Speed Racer as not only the titular character, …

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Anime

Anime sale on iTunes

July 12, 2010 Frederick Linsmeyer
Anime sale on iTunes

Looking for digital anime downloads of your favourite series? If you have Apple iTunes, FUNimation is holding a small sale on select series until August 3rd, 2010. Popular selections include Fullmetal Alchemist, Ouran High School Host Club, Afro Samurai and …

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