Emperor poise under public spotlight
Tue, 24 Nov 2009 00:21:00 GMT
This year marks Emperor Akihito's 20th year on the Chrysanthemum Throne. Designated by the Constitution as the 'symbol' of the state and required to be politically neutral, the 75-year-old Emperor and the Imperial
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50 Great Star Wars Band Names
Mon, 23 Nov 2009 15:14:00 GMT
Tauntaun Club Merchandise? The geek hive mind was set to silly this weekend on Twitter, as the tag #starwarsbandnames ran amok. With many of the GeekDad writers contributing to the frivolity, we
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Jeff Probyn: Johnson has to go
Mon, 23 Nov 2009 13:42:00 GMT
theres not many oval shaped ball fans on here but i think this is hilarious! Rugby Union, the gentlemans game, the game where respect is shown! the game where people gouge each others eyes out and shake at the end of it! balls! and not oval ones! round
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The last of the emperors
Mon, 23 Nov 2009 00:39:00 GMT
Oh, the President's recent Bow to 'Imperial Japan'? Noblesse oblige and perhaps the beginning of an Emperor's Club! Who or what can possibly dislike Emperors or even Empires for that matter?! Hmmm Michael Moriarty is a Golden Globe and Emmy Award-winning
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Cork Week: Another Corker on the way for July 2010
Sun, 22 Nov 2009 00:09:00 GMT
Cork Week 2010 is again fast approaching and the Royal Cork Yacht Club and its members are gearing up for what will be another big event. Not alone for competitors, but also for visitors to Crosshaven from the 10th 16th July. Given the
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