December 2009

All articles posted in December 2009.

Streaming anime videos online

  Frederick Linsmeyer • December 10, 2009 • Anime, Videos

Tired of spending hours searching the internet for sites that stream of your favourite anime? Nephrus.net has spared you the hassle and done the searching for you! These web sites are the real deal and not poorly encoded episodes split into four different videos. Popular series like Naruto Shippuden, Bleach, and Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood are all here, plus much much more! Keep coming back as new series and sites are added!

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Get those shovels ready

  Frederick Linsmeyer • December 10, 2009 • Local
Snow falling

Snow falling

Environment Canada is predicting the first snow to start falling as early as Friday. The forecast calls for the white stuff on Saturday, Sunday and Monday before milder temperatures turn some of it to rain.

Earlier this year, the Vancouver area experienced a heavier than usual dump of snow which made side streets impassible and left many vehicles stranded for days.

The City of Vancouver will plow all streets, including the smaller side streets, in addition to the main roads. Residents are also being asked to keep sidewalks in front of their homes clear — there’s a $2,000 fine for building/apartment complex owners if the sidewalk isn’t cleared by 10:00 am.

Source: The Vancouver Sun

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Naruto Shippuden Box Set 1

  Frederick Linsmeyer • December 9, 2009 • Anime

Naruto Shippuden Box Set 01The first Naruto Shippuden box set is expected on store shelves January 26th, 2010. A special edition box set will also be available, similar to how the first series Naruto collections were done, usually with a limited edition figure. No word yet on what the special edition will include.

The box set will contain three DVDs and come with both Japanese and English dubs. English subtitles are available for the Japanese language track.

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It’s been five years

  Frederick Linsmeyer • December 8, 2009 • Videos

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More taxes on parking and driving

  Frederick Linsmeyer • December 7, 2009 • Local, News

Vancouver-area residents are expected to be hit with additional taxes starting January 1st, 2010. Commuters will be paying extra for parking as well as filling up at the pump as TransLink tries to raise $150 million towards its operating budget.

The parking tax will remain until the new HST comes into effect on July 1st, 2010. After that, the tax will be merged into the HST and then given back to TransLink. The gas tax will add three cents to the current price at the pump.

Source: The Vancouver Sun

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Bright Nights in Stanley Park

  Frederick Linsmeyer • December 5, 2009 • Local, Photography
Polar Bear in the park

Polar Bear in the park

If you’re in Vancouver, head on down to Stanley Park for the 12th annual Bright Nights in Stanley Park. Firefighters from Metro Vancouver and throughout British Columbia have setup almost two million Christmas lights around the famous train and Children’s Farmyard to bring out the Christmas spirit. There’s live music, face painting, and snacks to keep you warm.

Entry to the event is free, but tickets are required to ride the train and enter the farmyard. Visit the official web site for pricing and further information. Donations are welcome and proceeds go to the BC Professional Fire Fighters’ Burn Fund.

If you can’t make it, check out our gallery from the event. There are over fifty colourful photographs of the lights and displays.

Bright Nights in Stanley Park is open from 3:00 pm to 10:00 pm PST and runs until January 2nd, 2010.

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Fullmetal Alchemist volume 22

  Frederick Linsmeyer • December 3, 2009 • Manga
Fullmetal Alchemist volume 22

Fullmetal Alchemist volume 22

Alphonse and Hohenheim devise a plan to be captured by Pride and trick him into the darkness where his powers are limited. Edward’s group, including Scar and Lan Fan, head out to take on the mysterious Father, leaving Greed to take his own path.

Meanwhile, Mustang gathers his troops and kidnaps Fuhrer Bradley’s wife take over the military. However, the homunculus have a different plan and clash with the two groups as they struggle to prevent the giant transmutation from being used.

The battle continues on store shelves January 19th, 2010.

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Cell phone ban coming up

  Frederick Linsmeyer • December 1, 2009 • News

In one month, it will be illegal to use a cell phone or any other portable device while driving in British Columbia. The only exceptions are if the phones are set up to use hands-free adapters, such as headsets, one touch or voice activated devices.

Starting January 1st, 2010 drivers will face $167 fines and three demerits towards their license if caught using a cell phone, mobile device, or media player. Drivers in the Graduated Licensing Program will be prohibited from using any mobile device at all.

British Columbia will join Manitoba, Ontario, Quebec, Prince Edward Island, Nova Scotia, and Newfoundland and Labrador where similar laws are already in place.

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