The latest installation of the Naruto manga from Viz is set to hit shelves on Sunday, July 7th for 7.95 USD or 9.50 CAD. The ongoing quest to find out more about the mysterious organization known as Akatsuki continues, and …
Naruto manga volume 45
All articles written by Frederick Linsmeyer
A regular camera-toting, video-game-playing, hockey-watching, snow-shoveling Canadian, Frederick, aka Nephrus, loves his anime. Born and raised in Vancouver, British Columbia, Frederick runs amok between his hometown and the southern US, spending time with friends, at anime conventions and looking for some good burgers, pasta or ramen.
Armitage
Opened on June 1st, 1900 and located in Chicago’s trendy Lincoln Park neighbourhood, Armitage station was one of the first to serve the Northwestern Elevated Railroad. Originally named Center Street, the Armitage station house was designed by William Gibb. The …
Quincy
Opened on September 3rd, 1897, the Quincy station stands over Quincy Street and Wells Avenue (formerly Fifth Avenue), just east of the Sears Tower. Quincy showcases how the ‘L’ system appeared back at the turn of the century when rapid …
High-speed rail from Portland to Vancouver
The reality of high-speed rail between Vancouver, British Columbia, and Portland, Oregon is arriving at the next station. Vancouver Mayor Gregor Robertson and Portland Mayor Sam Adams signed an agreement that would allow them apply for additional funding from the …
Your worst nightmare, butt-horn!
I love badly done 80’s movies, and Bulletproof is no exception. Just watch for yourself. ■ ■ ■
Cubs pitcher gone for six games
Chicago Cubs ace pitcher, Carlos Zambrano, has been suspended for six games after exploding during the game against the Pittsburgh Pirates on Wednesday, May 27th. During the seventh inning, Pittsburgh’s Nyjer Morgan managed to sneak in on home plate, however, …
Domo invades 7-Eleven
Domo (better known as Domo-kun) is coming to a 7-Eleven near you! The familiar meatloaf-shaped mascot of Japan’s NHK network will be part of a six week campaign featuring an apple flavoured Slurpee in Domo-esque style cup. Dark Horse Comics …
Passports Required for US Entry
If you’re traveling to the United States by land, on June 1st, 2009, a passport is now required. Even for a quick trip across to take advantage of the rising Loonie, a passport (or other approved document) will need to …
Summer Night Market
Last night was my first visit to the famed to the Summer Night Market in Richmond and I wasn’t disappointed. Though not as large as previous incarnations, I managed to spend over three hours wandering through the stalls and munching …
John Hancock Center
Chicago is the birthplace of the stunning skyscraper. Always in the shadow of its taller brethren, the John Hancock Center is still a familiar icon of the Windy City. While visiting some friends, I was invited on a driving tour …