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Monthly archives for August 2010

Anime

Naruto Shippuden Box Set 4

August 28, 2010 Frederick Linsmeyer
Naruto Shippuden Box Set 4

The rendezvous with the spy goes awry leading to an all out battle between the updated Team 7 and Orochimaru. However, the brawl gets out of hand quickly and turns into a fight for survival between Yamato’s team and Orochimaru’s …

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Hockey

Canucks get Torres; Mitchell to the Kings

August 25, 2010 Frederick Linsmeyer 2 Comments
Canucks get Torres; Mitchell to the Kings

The Vancouver Canucks have added another forward to their roster. Left-winger Raffi Torres signed on to the Canucks after spending last season between the Columbus Blue Jackets and Buffalo Sabres. Torres had scored 19 goals, with 12 assists and acquired …

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Follow nephrus.net on Twitter!

August 19, 2010 Frederick Linsmeyer
Follow nephrus.net on Twitter!

Did you know that nephrus.net is on Twitter? Follow @nephrus for updates, con status reports and other neat things!

Local, Trains

Happy Birthday Canada Line!

August 17, 2010 Frederick Linsmeyer 1 Comment
Happy Birthday Canada Line!

The Canada Line turns one year old today! On August 17th, 2009, Vancouver, Richmond and the Vancouver International Airport all became linked together with rapid transit. Since it opened, the Canada Line has transported some 36 million passengers between the …

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Conventions

Anime Evolution 2010

August 16, 2010 Frederick Linsmeyer
Anime Evolution 2010

Another year, another Anime Evolution. Costumed fans of anime and manga gathered around the core of the University of British Columbia during a sweltering summer weekend. There was lots to see and do, along with plenty of awesome costumes, but …

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Conventions, In Pictures

Anime Evolution 2010 photos

August 14, 2010 Frederick Linsmeyer
Anime Evolution 2010 photos

Check out the ever-growing gallery from this year’s Anime Evolution out at the University of British Columbia! New pictures are being added every day in the late evening, so be sure to return each night. If you don’t see yourself, …

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Gaming, Videos

Naruto Shippuden Ultimate Ninja Storm 2

August 11, 2010 Frederick Linsmeyer
Naruto Shippuden Ultimate Ninja Storm 2

Another Naruto Shippuden game is coming for the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360. Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm 2, a sequel to Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm, expands on the characters, designs, moves and more. Fans of another popular fighting …

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Local

100 years of the Fair at the PNE

August 9, 2010 Frederick Linsmeyer
100 years of the Fair at the PNE

Since 1910, the Fair at the PNE has delighted locals and visitors alike with rides, food, exhibits and various of other events. During the fair’s centennial year, the PNE has returned with a strong line up of musicians; including Cindy Lauper, Huey …

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Baseball

Zambrano back in Cubs rotation

August 4, 2010 Frederick Linsmeyer
Zambrano back in Cubs rotation

Carlos Zambrano, the fiery pitcher for the Chicago Cubs, is back in rotation starting on Monday, August 9th against the San Francisco Giants. This is Zambrano’s first start since being removed for one of his notorious outbursts in the dugout …

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The Otaku Culture

The Naruto’s Forest certificate

August 3, 2010 Frederick Linsmeyer 6 Comments
The Naruto’s Forest certificate

I arrived home from work today and found an envelope marked all the way from Kazo, Saitama prefecture in Japan sitting on the table. After noticing the Present Tree logo at the bottom and the Konoha emblem on the back, I …

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