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Monthly archives for May 2011

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Watching the Canucks outside

May 31, 2011 Frederick Linsmeyer
Watching the Canucks outside

In a true hockey nation, the City of Vancouver is setting up two large screens to broadcast the Stanley Cup Finals between the Vancouver Canucks and Boston Bruins. The first screen will be setup to compliment the existing one outside …

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Hockey

The Stanley Cup Finals

May 26, 2011 Frederick Linsmeyer
The Stanley Cup Finals

Both the Vancouver Canucks and their fans have waited 17 long years for a third trip to the Stanley Cup Finals. While the Boston and Tampa Bay series goes to game 7, Vancouver has time to prepare for the what …

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Conventions

Anime Central 2011

May 25, 2011 Frederick Linsmeyer
Anime Central 2011

It’s hard to believe another weekend of partying in Rosemont is over. As usual, I had a blast at Anime Central, with this being my fourth year attending. However, this convention wasn’t without its ups and downs – some stuff …

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In Pictures

Photographing Anime Central 2011

May 23, 2011 Frederick Linsmeyer
Photographing Anime Central 2011

Now that Anime Central has finished and everyone has headed home, it’s time to reminisce over all the colourful costumes and events. Of course, a recap of the entire convention will be available in the coming days. Until then, pictures! More photographs… …

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Hockey

Canucks vs Sharks in Western Conference finals

May 13, 2011 Frederick Linsmeyer
Canucks vs Sharks in Western Conference finals

It’s been 17 years since the Vancouver Canucks have been to the Western Conference finals. After battling the legendary Detroit Red Wings, the San Jose Sharks will be hungrily chasing the Canucks to advance to the Stanley Cup round. However, …

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Anime

Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood Part 5 DVD

May 10, 2011 Frederick Linsmeyer
Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood Part 5 DVD

The Promised Day has arrived and the siege on Central has taken a turn now that the troops from Briggs have completely captured the military headquarters. However, the celebration is cut short once the Fuhrer King Bradley makes a return. …

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Hockey

Canucks 2 – Predators 1

May 9, 2011 Frederick Linsmeyer
Canucks 2 – Predators 1

In a nail-biting six game series, the Vancouver Canucks and Nashville Predators was a battle of the goaltenders: Vancouver’s Roberto Luongo and Nashville’s Pekka Rinne. Game six was no different as only a single goal was the deciding factor in …

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The Otaku Culture

Fullmetal Alchemist body pillow

May 7, 2011 Frederick Linsmeyer
Fullmetal Alchemist body pillow

Unlike most body pillows, or dakimakura as they are called in Japan, the Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood edition doesn’t feature a sexy girl on it. Instead you have a stern-faced Edward Elric on one side and a cold stare from Alphonse …

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Anime

Naruto Shippuden Box Set 7

May 1, 2011 Frederick Linsmeyer 1 Comment
Naruto Shippuden Box Set 7

Asuma and Team 10 continue to fight two of the most disturbing members of Akatsuki: Hidan and Kakuzu. However, Hidan reveals his most frightening ability – a technique that could spell the end for Asuma. Naruto continues to work on …

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