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Following the BCER

February 23, 2011 Frederick Linsmeyer
Following the BCER

In the days gone by, the British Columbia Electric Railway (BCER) operated an extensive network of street cars and interurbans throughout Metro Vancouver. Now that automobiles rule the road, the paths forged originally by their railed counterparts have shaped our …

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Baseball

Dempster to open for the Cubs

February 23, 2011 Frederick Linsmeyer
Dempster to open for the Cubs

BC’s own Ryan Dempster will be pitching for the Chicago Cubs on Opening Day at Wrigley Field. This honour has usually been held by Carlos Zambrano, who has opened the last six seasons. Zambrano, who’s known for his fiery temper, …

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Manga

Naruto volume 51

February 22, 2011 Frederick Linsmeyer
Naruto volume 51

After fleeing the kage summit, Danzo encounters Sasuke on the road back to Konohagakure. Brimming with rage, Sasuke attacks Danzo with all his strength, but will the elderly Hokage be able to fend off the rogue ninja’s ever-increasing jutsu? Sakura …

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In Pictures, The Otaku Culture

Naruto and Edward Elric figures

February 17, 2011 Frederick Linsmeyer
Naruto and Edward Elric figures

As I’m still getting the hang of my camera, I took some test shots with my Naruto Uzumaki and Edward Elric figures outside. They’re a little large; click the link below to view the photos. ■ ■ ■

Anime

Fullmetal Alchemist Festival 2011

February 17, 2011 Frederick Linsmeyer
Fullmetal Alchemist Festival 2011

Alchemy fans in Japan will be treated to another Fullmetal Alchemist Festival this coming May. Fullmetal Alchemist Festival 2011 is an event where the voice actors and musicians who perform the opening and closing themes take to the stage. The …

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Travel

Flying into the US? That’ll be $5.50 please!

February 17, 2011 Frederick Linsmeyer
Flying into the US? That’ll be $5.50 please!

United States President Barack Obama’s proposed 2012 budget includes a fee on Canadians who will be arriving by boat or plane. The $5.50 passenger inspection fee is supposed to bring additional funds in to the cash strapped US government. For …

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Hockey

Salo back, Hamhuis out indefinitely

February 12, 2011 Frederick Linsmeyer
Salo back, Hamhuis out indefinitely

Defenceman Sami Salo returns to the Vancouver Canucks line up after recovering from a torn Achilles tendon while playing floor hockey back in July 2010. Salo played three games with the Canucks’ farm team, the Manitoba Moose before returning to …

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Local

Reliving the Olympic Street Party

February 12, 2011 Frederick Linsmeyer 1 Comment
Reliving the Olympic Street Party

Unlike last year when Vancouver enjoyed a nice and somewhat dry Olympics, on the anniversary of the opening ceremony the rain made its presence known. This didn’t stop a crowd from coming out and enjoying the party. There were a …

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Conventions

No more Anime Evolution?

February 5, 2011 Frederick Linsmeyer 1 Comment
No more Anime Evolution?

By now, most anime fans within Metro Vancouver has read the update posted on the Anime Evolution web site –  there will be no convention this year.  The AE Convention Corporation, the group behind the scenes, disbanded the committee that …

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Travel

Changes for carry-on items

February 3, 2011 Frederick Linsmeyer
Changes for carry-on items

A small victory for air travellers. Transport Canada has announced a relaxation in certain items that were previously banned from carry-on luggage. This development allows scissors with blades under six centimetres, nail clippers and similar items. Knives, regardless of their …

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