This is the feature of LOL issue 4. It's only a small introduction of London manga shops.
Are you just fan of American comics or Japanese manga that is living in London now and having no idea where to buy the latest volume of your favorite books?
Otherwise, have you seen the digitally-projected movie Final Fantasy: The Spirits Within, which was the first ever to include a genuine 8-channel Sony Dynamic Digital Sound (SDDS) soundtrack?
Or that includes six episodes going along with our grown up the big movie series Star Wars?
Don’t you want to learn more about these adaptations of comics or manga? Just simply follow guide below to find out your interest.
As being not so popular as in Japan or America, there are not many big stores selling comics or manga in London, however, which are enough to satisfy a craving for it.
Japan Center
Located presently at the busy meeting point and tourist attraction - Piccadilly Circus, Japan Center was established in 1976 by a young Japanese man who just for the reason that couldn’t find a Japanese book when he wanted one.
Besides food shop, restaurant, travel service and supermarket, a book shop underground is also part of Japan Center.
All the books sold there are in Katakana and Hiragana. Though there are not many manga volumes being sold, some most popular and recent ones are involved, such as Luck Star, Detective Conan, Doraemon, Bleach, One Piece etc.
The well-known Japan manga and anime journals are provided as well.
For example, monthly released serial manga magazine LALA, Weekly Young Jump for young male readers, boys love (BL) magazines aiming primarily at girls Monthly Asuka and monthly Be Boy, and some of the most famous amine information giving ones Newtype, Animedia, and Hobby.
In a word, if you would like to see most of the current manga and anime journals as soon as possible, Japan Center is no doubt your first choice.
But the prices are high, however, there is usually some unsold stock being cleared out cheaply. Online shopping is available, but the book lists are not updated on time.
Address: 212-213 Piccadilly, London, W1J 9HX
Forbidden Planet
As the largest specialist science fiction (SF) and comic shop in the UK, including an excellent range of anime goods by default, Forbidden Planet is really a fantastic place.
Not only Japanese manga, but American comics as many as you need are offered. All the Japanese ones are put in alphabetical order and English translated.
Manga, magazines and videos are in the basement. T-shirts, merchandise, models, postcards and badges are mixed in with the relevant sections everywhere. Price is good and cheaper for online shopping.
Just go to Forbidden Planet and have a look around by yourself. You will always have fun more than expected.
Address: 179 Shaftesbury Ave, London, WC2H 8JR
Adanami Shobo
Moved from 387 Edgeware Road to 30 Brewer ST, Adanami Shobo is a very small and crowd store being full of second-hand Japanese books.
There are many classic and finished serial manga, and not so up-to-date. Nevertheless, the most exciting thing is that prices at Adanami Shobo are to bring even the stingiest otaku to their knees.
Even if this is a second-hand book shop, quality of books themselves is still satisfactory.
Address: 30 Brewer ST, London, W1F 0SS
Tuesday, 18 March 2008
Sunday, 16 March 2008
London, the capital of Wi-Fi
Here comes the news of LOL issue 4. After getting these information, I began to notice that wireless on Wmin campus is Wi-Fi application.
According to new research from mobile services firm iPass, London is the world's biggest Wi-Fi hotspot city.
The iPass ‘Wi-Fi Hotspot Index’ said that in the second half of 2007, Wi-Fi usage in London has rocketed 156 per cent, and the average session time lasting 72 minutes, which helped London hold up its position as Wi-Fi capital of the world.
Singapore and Tokyo were the second and third Wi-Fi cities respectively, with Tokyo accumulating 118 per cent growth, which taken it to within a few breadth of its Asian neighbour.
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi is the abbreviation of Wireless Fidelity that is a wireless-technology brand owned by the Wi-Fi Alliance, promoting standards with the aim of improving the interoperability of wireless local area network products.
A Wi-Fi enabled device, such as a PC, game console, cell phone, MP3 player, or PDA can connect to the Internet when within range of a wireless network connected to the Internet.
In a word, Wi-Fi is sort of wireless technology like Bluetooth, 3G etc.
According to the latest data from iPass index, for the second half of 2007, business use of wireless hotspots almost doubled last year.
As a mobile broadband technology, the increasing popularity of 3G is also fuelling the connectivity storm.
Airports are Still King
The locations where mobile users choose to log on to wireless networks continue to be led by traditional business travel place.
Airports are the hotspots of choice, accounting for almost half (45 per cent) of Wi-Fi sessions overall.
And Heathrow was the fourth most popular airport in the world for Wi-Fi usage.
Accounting for almost one-third of global usage, hotels are also popular, with 146 per cent growth on the same period last year.
A spokesman for iPass said enterprise mobile connectivity is likely to remain a tale of more than one technology.
He said in a statement: "The results of our Mobile Broadband Index suggest that no single technology can meet all the needs of an enterprise workforce.
While 3G provides broadband download speeds in domestic metropolitan areas, users need Wi-Fi hotspots for fast bi-directional access everywhere else as well as to avoid high international 3G roaming charges."
According to new research from mobile services firm iPass, London is the world's biggest Wi-Fi hotspot city.
The iPass ‘Wi-Fi Hotspot Index’ said that in the second half of 2007, Wi-Fi usage in London has rocketed 156 per cent, and the average session time lasting 72 minutes, which helped London hold up its position as Wi-Fi capital of the world.
Singapore and Tokyo were the second and third Wi-Fi cities respectively, with Tokyo accumulating 118 per cent growth, which taken it to within a few breadth of its Asian neighbour.
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi is the abbreviation of Wireless Fidelity that is a wireless-technology brand owned by the Wi-Fi Alliance, promoting standards with the aim of improving the interoperability of wireless local area network products.
A Wi-Fi enabled device, such as a PC, game console, cell phone, MP3 player, or PDA can connect to the Internet when within range of a wireless network connected to the Internet.
In a word, Wi-Fi is sort of wireless technology like Bluetooth, 3G etc.
According to the latest data from iPass index, for the second half of 2007, business use of wireless hotspots almost doubled last year.
As a mobile broadband technology, the increasing popularity of 3G is also fuelling the connectivity storm.
Airports are Still King
The locations where mobile users choose to log on to wireless networks continue to be led by traditional business travel place.
Airports are the hotspots of choice, accounting for almost half (45 per cent) of Wi-Fi sessions overall.
And Heathrow was the fourth most popular airport in the world for Wi-Fi usage.
Accounting for almost one-third of global usage, hotels are also popular, with 146 per cent growth on the same period last year.
A spokesman for iPass said enterprise mobile connectivity is likely to remain a tale of more than one technology.
He said in a statement: "The results of our Mobile Broadband Index suggest that no single technology can meet all the needs of an enterprise workforce.
While 3G provides broadband download speeds in domestic metropolitan areas, users need Wi-Fi hotspots for fast bi-directional access everywhere else as well as to avoid high international 3G roaming charges."
Tuesday, 11 March 2008
Taste East
Here comes the LOL online feature for the third issue ARTS.
I tried to go to the market at gap between radio interviews. But how stupid I was that I forgot to bring the address with me, and even if Ying and I asked people how to get there we still failed to...
Taste East
The curtain has descended on the 6-day East Festival that showcased the best of what was on offer in East London running from 6-11 March.
As food part of the East Festival, Taste East has been back.
On Fri 7 and Sat 8 March from 12pm to 5pm, the wonderful two days food festival was held in Old Spitalfields Market.
This year Taste East celebrated the countryside by welcoming Spitalfields City Farm into Bishop’s Square, which transformed Spitalfields into a country idyll armed with lots of food stalls, demonstrations, and free family entertainment.
Fabulous Food Fair
Over 50 carefully selected stalls have offered the freshest and finest food sample at the free international country food fair.
People could also buy the food back to home and taste leisurely.
Some really wonderful food stalls that provided delicious food all over the world were on display in the two afternoons.
Also some Great British Food from some of the east end's best restaurants shared a passion for ethically sourced British produce.
Jollof Pot, founded by Romford based couple Lloyd Mensah and Adwoa Hagan-Mensah, offered modern Ghanaian food that is characterised by its hearty, tasty stews and soups.
The Rivington Grill, a celebrated restaurant in the east end, of which menu was originally created by one the UK's best chefs Mark Hix, gave cooking demonstrations within a hot food stall.
Rummanco, producing quality Caribbean food and established for over 25 years, offered their range of spicy condiments that all made with natural ingredients and no colourings or preservatives such as Rummanco Mango & Apricot Chutney with jerk spices.
Don't Forget the Drinks
Not only food, but all manner of fine wines, traditional ciders and independently brewed beers were on Taste East. Plus a whole lot of juices, organic hot chocolates, coffees and teas.
Quaffs Beer, founded by beer enthusiast Chris Gill, sold beers from across the world including unusual beers that cannot be found easily in the UK.
Tea Smith, a contemporary tea house in Old Spitalfields Market, founded by tea obsessive John Kennedy and his wife, offered a selection of teas that grown and processed in their traditional locations, and hosted a stall where people could learn the art of making the perfect cup.
Free Demonstrations
On Friday and Saturday, secrets of some of the country’s top chefs were discovered at free demonstrations on Taste East festival. They have given live food demonstrations.
Peter Gott of Sillfield Farm strongly believes in the "Slow Food" movement, which encourages and promotes local food and artisan food production. He is also deeply involved with the promotion of quality food and food production.
Cyrus Todiwala, in 2000 awarded an MBE (Member of the British Empire) in recognition of his skill and commitment to the catering industry, is proprietor and Executive Chef of innovative Indian restaurant Café Spice Namasté in Whitechapel.
Don’t be afraid of missing last weekend’s Taste East food festival, just go to Old Spitalfields Market at Brushfield Street along with your family and friends at any time!
I tried to go to the market at gap between radio interviews. But how stupid I was that I forgot to bring the address with me, and even if Ying and I asked people how to get there we still failed to...
Taste East
The curtain has descended on the 6-day East Festival that showcased the best of what was on offer in East London running from 6-11 March.
As food part of the East Festival, Taste East has been back.
On Fri 7 and Sat 8 March from 12pm to 5pm, the wonderful two days food festival was held in Old Spitalfields Market.
This year Taste East celebrated the countryside by welcoming Spitalfields City Farm into Bishop’s Square, which transformed Spitalfields into a country idyll armed with lots of food stalls, demonstrations, and free family entertainment.
Fabulous Food Fair
Over 50 carefully selected stalls have offered the freshest and finest food sample at the free international country food fair.
People could also buy the food back to home and taste leisurely.
Some really wonderful food stalls that provided delicious food all over the world were on display in the two afternoons.
Also some Great British Food from some of the east end's best restaurants shared a passion for ethically sourced British produce.
Jollof Pot, founded by Romford based couple Lloyd Mensah and Adwoa Hagan-Mensah, offered modern Ghanaian food that is characterised by its hearty, tasty stews and soups.
The Rivington Grill, a celebrated restaurant in the east end, of which menu was originally created by one the UK's best chefs Mark Hix, gave cooking demonstrations within a hot food stall.
Rummanco, producing quality Caribbean food and established for over 25 years, offered their range of spicy condiments that all made with natural ingredients and no colourings or preservatives such as Rummanco Mango & Apricot Chutney with jerk spices.
Don't Forget the Drinks
Not only food, but all manner of fine wines, traditional ciders and independently brewed beers were on Taste East. Plus a whole lot of juices, organic hot chocolates, coffees and teas.
Quaffs Beer, founded by beer enthusiast Chris Gill, sold beers from across the world including unusual beers that cannot be found easily in the UK.
Tea Smith, a contemporary tea house in Old Spitalfields Market, founded by tea obsessive John Kennedy and his wife, offered a selection of teas that grown and processed in their traditional locations, and hosted a stall where people could learn the art of making the perfect cup.
Free Demonstrations
On Friday and Saturday, secrets of some of the country’s top chefs were discovered at free demonstrations on Taste East festival. They have given live food demonstrations.
Peter Gott of Sillfield Farm strongly believes in the "Slow Food" movement, which encourages and promotes local food and artisan food production. He is also deeply involved with the promotion of quality food and food production.
Cyrus Todiwala, in 2000 awarded an MBE (Member of the British Empire) in recognition of his skill and commitment to the catering industry, is proprietor and Executive Chef of innovative Indian restaurant Café Spice Namasté in Whitechapel.
Don’t be afraid of missing last weekend’s Taste East food festival, just go to Old Spitalfields Market at Brushfield Street along with your family and friends at any time!
editorial session missing
Because of online module timetable changed suddenly, everything planned to be done has to be changed schedule either.
These days are really hard for me, Ying as well. We spent several continuous days almost travelled the whole London to do the radio feature.
Suffering the rains for three hours, spending twelve hours outside without any rest etc. that made us very very tired.
If we don't have a draft or brief idea to talk with teacher, why we need to come to waste the time rather than to discuss a mature one with partner.
But someone just like to do so - when they only have the raw materials then they go to teacher to ask help with the structure! I treat this kind of behaviour as the lazy guy does!
But again, some the foreign teachers just like these guys. They believe they are learning, are doing job. I think this is culture difference.
Well, as we are at foreign school learning foreigners' habit doing things, just follow the rules is the best way to get better grade.
These days are really hard for me, Ying as well. We spent several continuous days almost travelled the whole London to do the radio feature.
Suffering the rains for three hours, spending twelve hours outside without any rest etc. that made us very very tired.
If we don't have a draft or brief idea to talk with teacher, why we need to come to waste the time rather than to discuss a mature one with partner.
But someone just like to do so - when they only have the raw materials then they go to teacher to ask help with the structure! I treat this kind of behaviour as the lazy guy does!
But again, some the foreign teachers just like these guys. They believe they are learning, are doing job. I think this is culture difference.
Well, as we are at foreign school learning foreigners' habit doing things, just follow the rules is the best way to get better grade.
Thursday, 6 March 2008
pitch 2
- How
It may shoot two days, then by editing that it seems like one whole day activities.
* [to search the Internet] four main websites providing anime shops info
http://www.animejin.org.uk/lnshop.htm#01
http://www.animelondon.ca/links.html
http://www.japan-guide.com/forum/quereadisplay.html?0+9951+3++0+0
http://www.ryouko.demon.co.uk/ukshop.htm
* [to google maps and print] [to find tube or bus routes]
* [Japan Centre (Piccadilly Circus), 212 Piccadilly, W1J 9HG]
[Orbital - manga (Leicester Square), Orion House, 4C Upper ST Martins Lane]
[VINMAG Co Ltd (Piccadilly Circus), 39/43 Brewer ST Soho, W1 R9UD]
[JP-books (Piccadilly Circus), Mitsukoshi, 14-20 Regent ST]
[OCS Books (Ealing Common), 2 Grosvenor Parade, Uxbridge Road]
[HMV (Piccadilly Circus), 142 Wardour Street, W1F 8LN]
[Forbidden Planet (Piccadilly Circus/Leicester Square), Megastore, 179 Shaftesbury Avenue, WC2H 8JR]
Interview with store managers [talk about their shops]
* [Asahiya Shoten (Piccadilly Circus), 30 Brewer ST, W1F 0SSmoved]
[Oriental Cityclosed down]
interview with the neighbor shop keepers [talk about reasons that they knew why anime shops closedlimited market/not so popular Japanese animations around London etc.]
*[to have lunch at Japan Centre]
[to have dinner at Leicester Square]
- Where
Local anime channels or children programs.
- Who
Kids and young people who are fans of Japanese animations, manga, and SF, including Londoners, and who just come and live in London especially overseas students.
- When
From after school time (after 15:00) to supper time.
It may shoot two days, then by editing that it seems like one whole day activities.
* [to search the Internet] four main websites providing anime shops info
http://www.animejin.org.uk/lnshop.htm#01
http://www.animelondon.ca/links.html
http://www.japan-guide.com/forum/quereadisplay.html?0+9951+3++0+0
http://www.ryouko.demon.co.uk/ukshop.htm
* [to google maps and print] [to find tube or bus routes]
* [Japan Centre (Piccadilly Circus), 212 Piccadilly, W1J 9HG]
[Orbital - manga (Leicester Square), Orion House, 4C Upper ST Martins Lane]
[VINMAG Co Ltd (Piccadilly Circus), 39/43 Brewer ST Soho, W1 R9UD]
[JP-books (Piccadilly Circus), Mitsukoshi, 14-20 Regent ST]
[OCS Books (Ealing Common), 2 Grosvenor Parade, Uxbridge Road]
[HMV (Piccadilly Circus), 142 Wardour Street, W1F 8LN]
[Forbidden Planet (Piccadilly Circus/Leicester Square), Megastore, 179 Shaftesbury Avenue, WC2H 8JR]
Interview with store managers [talk about their shops]
* [Asahiya Shoten (Piccadilly Circus), 30 Brewer ST, W1F 0SSmoved]
[Oriental Cityclosed down]
interview with the neighbor shop keepers [talk about reasons that they knew why anime shops closedlimited market/not so popular Japanese animations around London etc.]
*[to have lunch at Japan Centre]
[to have dinner at Leicester Square]
- Where
Local anime channels or children programs.
- Who
Kids and young people who are fans of Japanese animations, manga, and SF, including Londoners, and who just come and live in London especially overseas students.
- When
From after school time (after 15:00) to supper time.
pitch 1
Finding London Anime Shops
- What
Miss Wang, a Chinese girl studying MA course in London, is a big fan of Japanese animations & comics, also SF. When she first came to London, she was eager to know where amine shops were and where she could buy DVDs, magazines, toys etc. This 15~20 minutes long documentary is going to follow and film her with a girlfriend whole day of finding anime shops around London.
- Why & Aim
It’s a kind of autobiographical type TV documentary. When I came to London last August and searched the Internet to find out where the anime shops were, I faced a little difficulty.
Generally speaking, there was no overall information; otherwise the last time of information updated was years ago.
Meanwhile, I found overseas students left messages saying they wanted to know either; Londoners even who provided a certain shop address haven’t themselves been to the shop either because of inconvenience or time limited.
And also my classmates who are interested in Japanese games or foods ask me if I know some good places.
So I want to through this short film to introduce where shops are, when shops open, and what characters shops have including goods varieties, prices, etc. And it’s necessary to correct wrong guides by the Internet.
Following the information that hasn’t been updated for years, I wasted time and money, because some once big shopping malls moved or don’t exist any more.
- What
Miss Wang, a Chinese girl studying MA course in London, is a big fan of Japanese animations & comics, also SF. When she first came to London, she was eager to know where amine shops were and where she could buy DVDs, magazines, toys etc. This 15~20 minutes long documentary is going to follow and film her with a girlfriend whole day of finding anime shops around London.
- Why & Aim
It’s a kind of autobiographical type TV documentary. When I came to London last August and searched the Internet to find out where the anime shops were, I faced a little difficulty.
Generally speaking, there was no overall information; otherwise the last time of information updated was years ago.
Meanwhile, I found overseas students left messages saying they wanted to know either; Londoners even who provided a certain shop address haven’t themselves been to the shop either because of inconvenience or time limited.
And also my classmates who are interested in Japanese games or foods ask me if I know some good places.
So I want to through this short film to introduce where shops are, when shops open, and what characters shops have including goods varieties, prices, etc. And it’s necessary to correct wrong guides by the Internet.
Following the information that hasn’t been updated for years, I wasted time and money, because some once big shopping malls moved or don’t exist any more.
Monday, 3 March 2008
International Women's Day
Spending one hour to reseach at 2am, and there hours to arrange materials and write before 1pm, I made up a 2nd article for LOL, which one I thought should be finished after IWD. How stupid I was^^
Here comes the preview of this year's events.
Shaping Progress
In 1908, fifteen thousand women marched through New York City asking for shorter hours, better pay and voting rights.
A century on, the pertinence of this event is honored through International Women’s Day 2008 global theme 'Shaping Progress'.
By the end of 3rd March, 177 events have registered in the official website of International Women’s Day, while in world wide the number reaches 481.
Celebrations began earlier this year in UK. Began with event of looking for women who would like to participate in a vibrancy shown film during the last week of January, celebrations come to a climax in the rest of this week.
Events in UK
On 5th March, there are 7 events covering network to women jobs from morning to night, among which Chippy Lippys will last the whole day from 7:30am to 9pm.
Chippy Lippys is a women's networking group designed to promote and grow one’s business in a fun and informal environment.
Event this year is to create entrepreneurship and to make a difference in the developing world through authorizing and training women leaders with The Hunger Project.
On 6th March, 19 events will be held around UK. From 7pm, as part of Out of the Archives Lecture Series, the Women’s Library will give a talk by Judith Bourne about the first woman barrister Helena Normanton.
The Women's Library is a cultural centre that houses the most extensive collection of women's history in the UK.
On 7th March, there will be 17 more colorful events. From 7pm to 10pm, a concert held by Hitchin Rotary Club will give a performance with all proceeds going to The St. Mary's Fabric Appeal, The Wheelchair Foundation and Forward.
The programme includes traditional and popular works by The Holy Saviour Choir Andante, The Radcliffe Singers and The Hitchin Light Orchestra:
Hitchin Rotary Club was formed in 2002 by a group of people keen to put something back into local community.
On Women’s Day, more than seventy events are coming. From art exhibition to free talk, from women’s work condition to live changes, you will definitely find out an event that interests you.
History
The first International Women's Day was launched on 8 March 1911 in Copenhagen by Clara Zetkin, Leader of the 'Women's Office' for the Social Democratic Party in Germany.
This followed many years of women's campaigning dating back to British MP, John Stuart Mill, the first person in Parliament calling for women's right to vote.
On 19 September 1893 New Zealand became the first self-governing nation in the world to give women the right to vote.
In just three years time, 2011 will see Centenary of International Women’s Day, which is 100 years of women's united action for global equality and change. Organizations around the world have already started to plan for their celebrations.
Sunday, 2 March 2008
London Collaborative Launch
Sunday is not sunday. It is just the preview of Monday, a long Monday.
Today I spent ten hours in library withoud my dear food, partly because I have to finish one piece of news for LOL, partly because I need to burn DVD for TV group, and the most important part is that I exceeded network daily usage yesterday. Hehe~
Here comes the unsubbed edition news.
London Collaborative Launch
By the end of March, London Collaborative and Capital Ambition will publish a report on key challenges and future frame of London.
The report aims at providing a framework for settling the most suitable areas for cooperation and at investigating the most effective ways of measuring London’s future success.
On 18th March, the report will be put out at the official launch of the Futures programme, which is Capital Ambition’s flagship project.
The programme will deliver important research and analysis on how London can prepare for future challenges.
The first stage of network building is in well progress with nearly 200 key managers nominated from across the boroughs.
A second stage, enrolling people from key agencies such as the Metropolitan Police, the NHS (National Health Service) and housing agencies, has also started.
Capital Ambition
Capital Ambition was set up in January 2006 by London local government to improve public services across the capital.
Its originally focus has been on engaging in current pieces in London, while another important part of Capital Ambition manifesto is around the longer-term challenges for London.
Earlier 2007, Capital Ambition met with a range of consultants, academic and policy institutions to discuss how the project would be delivered.
London Collaborative
Following the testing period that took place over August and September, London Collaborative was selected as Capital Ambition’s partner to deliver the programme.
London Collaborative is an association led by the Young Foundation, and including OPM (the Office for Public Management) and Common Purpose, with access to LSE, UCL, Local Futures Group, Shared Intelligence, and Forum for the Future.
Today I spent ten hours in library withoud my dear food, partly because I have to finish one piece of news for LOL, partly because I need to burn DVD for TV group, and the most important part is that I exceeded network daily usage yesterday. Hehe~
Here comes the unsubbed edition news.
London Collaborative Launch
By the end of March, London Collaborative and Capital Ambition will publish a report on key challenges and future frame of London.
The report aims at providing a framework for settling the most suitable areas for cooperation and at investigating the most effective ways of measuring London’s future success.
On 18th March, the report will be put out at the official launch of the Futures programme, which is Capital Ambition’s flagship project.
The programme will deliver important research and analysis on how London can prepare for future challenges.
The first stage of network building is in well progress with nearly 200 key managers nominated from across the boroughs.
A second stage, enrolling people from key agencies such as the Metropolitan Police, the NHS (National Health Service) and housing agencies, has also started.
Capital Ambition
Capital Ambition was set up in January 2006 by London local government to improve public services across the capital.
Its originally focus has been on engaging in current pieces in London, while another important part of Capital Ambition manifesto is around the longer-term challenges for London.
Earlier 2007, Capital Ambition met with a range of consultants, academic and policy institutions to discuss how the project would be delivered.
London Collaborative
Following the testing period that took place over August and September, London Collaborative was selected as Capital Ambition’s partner to deliver the programme.
London Collaborative is an association led by the Young Foundation, and including OPM (the Office for Public Management) and Common Purpose, with access to LSE, UCL, Local Futures Group, Shared Intelligence, and Forum for the Future.
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