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Monthly archives for September 2012

Conventions

Anime Evolution: Akimatsuri preview

September 29, 2012 Frederick Linsmeyer
Anime Evolution: Akimatsuri preview

After a year-and-something long hiatus, Anime Evolution has been revived albeit in a more subdued fashion. For two days this November, Anime Evolution: Akimatsuri returns to its traditional venue at Simon Fraser University’s Burnaby Mountain campus. A number of guests have already …

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Manga

What are they working on now?

September 28, 2012 Frederick Linsmeyer
What are they working on now?

Have you ever wondered what project an artist is working on after they finish a successful manga series? Here’s a sampling of what Hiromu Arakawa, Hiroyuki Takei, Takeshi Obata and Rumiko Takahashi have been up to recently. ■ ■ ■

Gaming

Project X Zone promotional video

September 25, 2012 Frederick Linsmeyer
Project X Zone promotional video

There’s a new cross over coming to the Nintendo 3DS; a simulation RPG titled Project X Zone (which is pronounced Project Cross Zone). Stocked with numerous characters from franchises owned by Capcom, Bandai Namco Games and Sega, some of which …

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Local

Former downtown Sears store to be renovated

September 23, 2012 Frederick Linsmeyer
Former downtown Sears store to be renovated

Another Vancouver landmark is up for redevelopment. The Sears store, formerly an Eaton’s, on the corner of Robson and Howe Streets will be undergoing an overhaul to make way for yet another department store with additional retail and office space. …

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Manga

Soul Eater volume 11

September 21, 2012 Frederick Linsmeyer
Soul Eater volume 11

Forced to leave Death City, Stein sets off with Marie to uncover the culprit behind the murder of Joe Buttataki. Can the duo reveal the truth behind Joe’s untimely demise? Maka and Death the Kid meanwhile investigate a factory that …

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Food and Drink

Fraser Valley Food Show 2012

September 18, 2012 Frederick Linsmeyer
Fraser Valley Food Show 2012

It was a delicious weekend at Abbotsford’s Tradex where the Fraser Valley Food Show brought everything food and drink related together under one roof. Everything from sausage making to cheese tasting to handmade pastries gathered under the roof of Abbotsford’s …

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The Otaku Culture

Evangelion NERV headquarters humidifier

September 16, 2012 Frederick Linsmeyer
Evangelion NERV headquarters humidifier

Now you can bring NERV headquarters into your own home with the stylish Evangelion Humidifier. Based on the designs by Gainax’s Yoshiyuki Sadamoto, the humidifier is is quite the conversation starter. The device emits a plume of steam from the …

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Hockey

Alex Burrows signs four year contract with Canucks

September 14, 2012 Frederick Linsmeyer
Alex Burrows signs four year contract with Canucks

Expect to see Alex Burrows in a Canucks jersey for the next few seasons. The left-winger just inked a four year contract to stay in Vancouver. Burrows, from Pincourt, Quebec, scored 28 goals with 24 assists and collected 52 points …

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In Pictures

MexicoFest 2012 photos

September 12, 2012 Frederick Linsmeyer
MexicoFest 2012 photos

For a Saturday afternoon, Jack Poole Plaza down at the Vancouver Convention Centre was transformed into a fiesta for MexicoFest. With the warm September sun shining down, the brilliant colours of the Latin American nation sparkled through this year’s theme: …

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Travel

Sabal Palm Sanctuary

September 10, 2012 Frederick Linsmeyer
Sabal Palm Sanctuary

Brownsville harbours a unique natural treasure tucked up against the Rio Grande. It’s here that a variety of flora and fauna call the Sabal Palm Sanctuary home along the winding shores of the river that separates the United States and …

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