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The Alamo at night

August 19, 2011 Frederick Linsmeyer
The Alamo at night

Even at night, the Mission San Antonio de Valero – forever known by history as the Alamo, teems with people. While catching a short break from San Japan after dinner, I snapped a few pictures of the chapel before returning …

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Hockey

Rick Rypien passes away

August 15, 2011 Frederick Linsmeyer
Rick Rypien passes away

Vancouver Canucks fans are mourning the death of Rick Rypien. The feisty forward was discovered by family in his house in Coleman, Alberta, which the RCMP have declared as non-suspicious. Rypien spent the last six seasons between the Vancouver Canucks …

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Conventions

San Japan 4TW

August 12, 2011 Frederick Linsmeyer
San Japan 4TW

Texas weather can be described as hot and humid – it was anything but that inside San Antonio’s Marriott Rivercenter hotel for San Japan 4TW. Once again, the Alamo City was taken over for a weekend of Japanese pop-culture with …

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San Japan 4TW photography

August 8, 2011 Frederick Linsmeyer
San Japan 4TW photography

It’s hot in Texas, and that’s not describing the weather! San Japan 4TW had sizzling style as costumes paraded through the Marriott Rivercenter hotel in the heart of San Antonio. Want more? Check out the rest on Gallery! ■ ■ ■

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Celebration of Light 2011 – China

July 31, 2011 Frederick Linsmeyer
Celebration of Light 2011 – China

The first evening of the Celebration of Light started off on the right foot. Although the fireworks festival is down to three days from four, it still was a spectacular show with the first performer, China, setting the bar. Event …

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Local

Are TransLink’s station naming rights for sale?

July 20, 2011 Frederick Linsmeyer
Are TransLink’s station naming rights for sale?

To help solve some of TransLink‘s funding for future projects, the mayor of Surrey has a suggestion for the transit organization – corporate naming rights. Diane Watts suggests that funds could come from corporate sponsors which in turn would help …

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Gaming

Capcom axes Mega Man Legends 3

July 19, 2011 Frederick Linsmeyer
Capcom axes Mega Man Legends 3

In 2010, fans were treated to an apĂ©ritif when Capcom‘s Keiji Inafune mentioned that Mega Man Legends 3 was being developed. Those dreams were dashed after the Japanese gaming company released a statement on July 18th, 2011 announcing the cancellation …

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Conventions

Replacing Anime Evolution

July 11, 2011 Frederick Linsmeyer
Replacing Anime Evolution

With the absence of Anime Evolution this August, there is a void in the community that needs to be filled. There is some solace as a few groups are working hard to make sure all of the anime fans (cosplayers …

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Trains

Downtown Historic Railway

July 9, 2011 Frederick Linsmeyer
Downtown Historic Railway

Now that it’s summer, the Downtown Historic Railway is back up and running. Although the refurbished interurban line doesn’t go all the way to Science World, it’s still a unique ride from the Olympic Village Canada Line station to Granville …

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Manga

Fullmetal Alchemist volume 26

July 4, 2011 Frederick Linsmeyer
Fullmetal Alchemist volume 26

After confronting Father, Edward’s group become the last key in activating the giant transmutation circles that encompases Amestris. The reaction starts and opens up a new gate giving Father access to unimaginable abilities. Will Edward, Alphonse, Roy Mustang, Hohenheim and …

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