Planned obsolescence, on a massive scale (part 2)

Continued from post below: The in-train announcements come off way too short, and timing is just off. First off, for accessibility purposes, the announcements do miss a key component. For those who are visually impaired, tourists or practically anyone not familiar to the area, the lack of, “the doors on the right/left side will open” [...]

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Planned obsolescence, on a massive scale (part 1)

While as not to get too in deep here, as Metro Vancouver’s newest rapid transit line, the Canada Line is now over a month into revenue service, certain things are being put through the microscope. What is missing, what can be improved, and what may or will happen in the not too distant future will [...]

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Otaku stop #2: Beans Toys

The ongoing search for otakudom continues, entering Aberdeen Centre in Richmond, BC to a small shop called Beans Toys. While the selection isn’t as grand as JHobby, it does have one selling factor: Blythes! Yes, Beans sells, albeit a small range of Blythes, from the 1/6 scale dolls, to the familiar petite variety. I snagged [...]

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