Town threatens to evict disabled boy’s pony Posted: 12 months 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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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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Devil's Town Posted: 3 years ago by Mystic
The "Devil's Town", the natural monument, is situated in the south of Serbia, Europe.This natural monument embrace two rare world's phenomena: soil figures as specific relief forms rendering an attractive sight, and two wells of strong acidic waters with high mineralization...
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Mother 'drowned disabled daughter in bath' Posted: 1 year ago by AutumnLotus
A British mother drowned her disabled four-year-old daughter in the bath because she was embarrassed by the girl's cerebral palsy and could not cope, a court has heard.
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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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Town in grip of undies shortage Posted: 2 years ago by AutumnLotus
Forget the pub with no beer: it's the town with no knickers in New Zealand's Inglewood. A year ago, the only clothing shop in town which sold women's knickers stopped stocking these essential items.
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New Ryvita crispbread leaves town smelling of garlic Posted: 12 months ago by AutumnLotus
A seaside town has been left smelling of garlic after a Ryvita factory launched a new type of crispbread.
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Tiny Alabama Town Requests $375 Million in Economic Stimulus Posted: 11 months ago by equinox
The requested funding would have meant nearly $2 million per Edwardsville resident, as there are only 194 of them. Apparently surprised at the backlash, the town stands by its claims that it is proud of its efforts for economic revival.
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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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Molly the amputee pony Posted: 1 year ago by bevissimo
Meet Molly. She's a gray speckled pony who was abandoned by her owners when Katrina hit southern Louisiana . She spent weeks on her own before finally being rescued and taken to a farm where abandoned animals were stockpiled. While there, she was attacked by a pit bull terrier, and almost died.
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Town changes street name over Viagra jibe Posted: 2 years ago by AutumnLotus
The Dutch town of Breda has decided to rename a new street that was to have been called St. Fiacrius court after people started calling it Viagra court.
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Reward offered in torture, death of blind pony Posted: 2 years ago by horsefeathers
Kahlua was a sweet pony who gently carried children on his back and was always the first equine in his pasture to trot up to and greet visitors. His friendliness was all the more touching -- and unexpected -- because he was blind.
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Texas town put on sale on eBay for $2.5 million Posted: 2 years ago by dollyllama
"It's a concept. It's one of a kind," said Cave, 47, a real estate agent. "It's more like a piece of art than it is a real estate property. That's why eBay sounded so good to us. It's quirky."
(If you believe this, I have a town to sell you...oh, wait)
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Australian town bans bottled water Posted: 5 months ago by AutumnLotus
Until yesterday the town of Bundanoon (population 2,500) was best known as the host of Australia’s version of the Highland Games. Now it has become the world’s first place to ban bottled water.
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Italian town to pay residents to shed flab Posted: 2 years ago by AutumnLotus
Men living in the northwestern Italian town of Varallo will receive 50 euros ($70) for losing 4 kg (9 pounds) in a month, Mayor Gianluca Buonanno said. Women will get the same amount for shedding 3 kg (7 pounds).
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Solar panels on graves give power to Spanish town Posted: 1 year ago by AutumnLotus
A new kind of silent hero has joined the fight against climate change.
Santa Coloma de Gramenet, a gritty, working-class town outside Barcelona, has placed a sea of solar panels atop mausoleums at its cemetery, transforming a place of perpetual rest into one buzzing with renewable energy.
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Town offers $1 rent deal Posted: 1 year ago by AutumnLotus
A Tasmanian town is offering houses to rent for $1 a week in a desperate bid to save its community – and its tiny school.
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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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New Details of Ancient Roman Town Uncovered Posted: 2 years ago by AutumnLotus
New details of a buried ancient Roman town in England are being revealed for the first time using the latest technology. The newly uncovered features include street grids, clustered public buildings such as temples and baths, the town’s water supply system and possibly a large theater.
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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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St. Elmo - Ghost town in Colorado Posted: 11 months ago by AutumnLotus
St. Elmo is a ghost town located in Chaffee County, Colorado, United States. Founded in 1880, St. Elmo lies in the heart of the Sawatch Range, 20 miles southwest of Buena Vista. To this day it is one of Colorado's most preserved ghost towns.
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