Briton embarks on 3 1/2-year trek by pony from London to Tokyo Posted: 8 months ago by kakana
A young British woman rode out of London April 1 on an epic pony trek from London to Tokyo following ancient trading routes.
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What a 50,000 Yen ($510USD) a month flat in central Tokyo looks like Posted: 8 months ago by kakana
Kei is looking for a new flat in Tokyo, one closer to our office. Today he took an hour off to go and check one in central Tokyo (5 minutes away from Tokyo's main train station, the heart of Tokyo)…
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An even better Star Trek premiere Posted: 8 months ago by 2manyusernames
I have a greater respect for JJ Abrams and the cast of the new Star Trek. They all went to Kuwait and spent Easter with the troops as well as showing the new Star Trek movie weeks before those in the US are able to see it.
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London, Tokyo Submerged by Rising Seas -- In "Second Life" Posted: 3 years ago by niceplime
Did it flood your house?
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Star Trek With The Sound Stylings of Jefferson Airplane's "White Rabbit". Posted: 3 years ago by LatueOfStiberty
This is the weirdest thing I've seen all day. Enjoy folks.
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My little pony: The tiny horse that wants a name for Christmas Posted: 1 year ago by AutumnLotus
Toy horses are usually pink and plastic – and aimed at young girls. But this little pony is 100 per cent natural – and ready to make friends with anyone her size. Born ten days ago at a stud in the southern state of Victoria, Australia, the 15in miniature horse – which is yet to be named – has already formed a bond with Sam Leith, 12.
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Surprise Star Trek Premier Posted: 8 months ago by 2manyusernames
Film goers attending a showing of Wrath of Kahn were told they'd see a 10-minute preview of the new Star Trek movie. About 2 minutes into the movie, the film seemed to melt. Leonard Nimoy then comes out and asks if they'd rather see the new movie instead.
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Orangutan used as Sex Slave in Borneo Posted: 2 years ago by Marz
Pony was shaved, and tied by the ankle to a wall in a hut. When customers came to look at her, she would "present" herself to them. It took over a year to finally rescue her. This Link Is of a YouTube video, explaining the plight of Orangutans like Pony in Borneo. If you don't want to watch it all, skip forward to 12.47 where they show some footage of Pony, and speak about her rescue.
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7 dead in stabbing spree in downtown Tokyo Posted: 1 year ago by bevissimo
TOKYO - A man who police said "was tired of life" drove into a crowd of pedestrians Sunday and then went on a stabbing rampage in Tokyo's top electronics and video game district, killing seven people and wounding 10, authorities said.
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Hermaphrodite pony finds friendship with donkey Posted: 2 years ago by misswinkle
Meet Tootsie - a hermaphrodite pony who lived for 12 years with his owners thinking he was female. Despite his upbringing as a mare, Tootsie still has an eye for the ladies. Typical hermaphrodite.
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Town threatens to evict disabled boy’s pony Posted: 1 year ago by Bornbad
The town of Caledon may force a three-year-old boy with cerebral palsy to give up his miniature pony after a neighbour complained about the smell.
*Oh, Canada...we thought you were, you know...you b*****ds!*
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Star Trek Movie Annotations Posted: 7 months ago by bernardblack
spoiler alert!
A long list of trivia, back story, additional information and other tidbits of knowledge regarding the new Star Trek movie
spoilers. Spoilers.
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Star Trek as The A-Team Posted: 1 year ago by Bornbad
The A-Team theme song but starring the cast of Star Trek as if they were the actors starring in The A-Team.
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Disabled boy can keep his pony Posted: 12 months ago by suebe
In update to this post, the Committee members said the family can keep the miniature pony, despite zoning rules prohibiting it, so long as they keep the pen clean.
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Seven riddles suggest a secret city beneath Tokyo Posted: 2 years ago by misswinkle
Hundreds of kilometers of Tokyo tunnels whose purpose is unknown and whose very existence is denied.
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Tokyo burglaries down 30% after arrest of 2 theft rings Posted: 2 years ago by mitzuzake
The arrest of 16 Chinese people operating in two groups on suspicion of burglaries has caused a 30 percent reduction in the number of burglaries and thefts in the Tokyo metropolitan area. Among those arrested was Zhu Hui, 37, a student, who is believed to be the ringleader.
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Tokyo Bottled Tap Water Sold to Suspecting Consumers! Posted: 2 years ago by WordsnCollision
If you or I bottled tap water and started selling it on the street for a buck a pop, that would be a crime. When the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Bureau of Waterworks does it, it's called a public awareness campaign.
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Tokyo Twilight Zone Posted: 1 year ago by Bornbad
Great twilight photos of Tokyo by Sato Shintaro."I am fascinated by the power of unconsciousness of town when looking down from a little higher point."
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Tokyo man caught fishing for women's underpants Posted: 1 year ago by Bornbad
Tokyo police said on Tuesday they had arrested a man with a passion for women's underwear who used a fishing rod to reel them in.
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That is why boys loved Star Trek Posted: 2 years ago by 2manyusernames
Star Trek did have its share of lovely ladies, some wearing some very interesting clothing. A beginning Flickr set covering the original series.
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Volcano Erupts near Tokyo Posted: 10 months ago by equinox
Japan's capitol city is covered with a light coating of ash today as snowcapped Mount Asama, an active volcano 90 miles northwest of Tokyo, erupted early today, sending up a huge plume of smoke and gas and raining fine, powdery ash on the surrounding area.
Update: Video from National Geographic
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