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A cute little robot delivered the drinks

Judy Evans @JudyEv (382104) • Rockingham, Australia 29 Nov 23

We put the car in for a service a few days ago and the company’s shuttle bus dropped us off at a big shopping centre. As we were going to be there for some hours, we decided to go to the movies. The only film that had any appeal...

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Going to see Napoleon

Judy Evans @JudyEv (382104) • Rockingham, Australia 27 Nov 23

We leave in about an hour to take our car in for a service. It’s a Kia Cerato. We also have an elderly Toyota Prado. We bought the Kia when we first moved here 2 ½ years ago. I had a two-door Hyundai which had done a lot of...

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Another version of 'Napoleon Crossing The Alps' but nearer to the truth

Judy Evans @JudyEv (382104) • Rockingham, Australia 15 May 23

Recently, I put up a photo of a painting of Napoleon on a fiery steed. It is one of a series of five painted by Jacques-Louis David between 1801 and 1805. It is entitled ‘Napoleon Crossing The Alps’ but, in reality, the crossing...

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Artwork in Dublin Castle

Judy Evans @JudyEv (382104) • Rockingham, Australia 13 May 23

I don’t know who the guy is in the left-hand painting. Perhaps someone could do that magic thing with an app that tells you about paintings, etc. It’s hanging in one of the rooms in Dublin Castle but I’ve forgotten the name of the...

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Let’s Talk Cake

RasmaSandra @RasmaSandra (98004) • Daytona Beach, Florida 7 Sep 19

I thought the subject of cake might be an interesting one. I no longer eat too many sweets but when I do I like to have a favorite pastry or cake I have not had in a long time. One of my favorite desserts is Napoleon cake or as it...

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Further Thoughts On History

Arthur Chappell @arthurchappell (44941) • Preston, England 6 Jul 17

In 1938 French writer and philosopher Jean-Paul Sartre wrote a novel called Nauea. It’s about a historian trying to write about an obscure figure called Rolebon who was supposedly involved in the French and American revolutions....

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What Is History?

Arthur Chappell @arthurchappell (44941) • Preston, England 4 Jul 17

My next talk is on the subject of what is history. Is history just a collection of facts? Is history always written by the winners? Is history propaganda? Is everything that happens a historic event? Is history subjective or...

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Horror Comic Review - Lou Cameron - The Man Who Would Be Fate

Arthur Chappell @arthurchappell (44941) • Preston, England 1 Mar 17

1954 – The Hand Of Fate Comics – Mammoth Books – Spoiler alerts Cameron’s Fate stories were a precursor to DC’s Spectre stories. In this classic tale, the inescapable God of human destiny finds a small time crook using occult...

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Graphic Novel Review Audrey Niffenegger The Adventuress

Arthur Chappell @arthurchappell (44941) • Preston, England 30 Dec 16

2006 – Jonathon Cape Press – Spoiler alerts The author of The Time Traveller’s Wife novel has also created several excellent comics and graphic novels, including this early work, which was reproduced due to the success of her...

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How much do you know about Napoleon ?

wildlittlefan @wildlittlefan (4680) • Hong Kong 21 Nov 16

Do you think he was a hero ? I think it is better to have someone who knows better than me to tell us more about this man of history. Share with us about what you know about him. He is always an interesting character to find out...

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Monument to the Battle of the Nations, Leipzig

Judy Evans @JudyEv (382104) • Rockingham, Australia 21 Jan 16

While we were in Leipzig, our friend took us to see the Monument to the Battle of the Nations, also known as the Battle of Leipzig which took place in 1813. On the way we saw this beautiful cone filled with flowers. We also...

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Never interrupt when your enemy is making a mistake

aileen2008 @aileen2008 (838) • Philippines 10 Sep 11

Do you agree with Napoleon Bonaparte? As a christian its hard to practice this. I believe in karma, so I know that when I have bad intentions for my fellowmen, it will come back to me a hundredfold. But sometimes I am so much...

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Nothing is impossible, sincere effort is required

Professor2010 @Professor2010 (20156) • India 26 May 11

Napoleon said, ‘Impossible is a word found in Dictionary of fools’, he was very right. If one has the zeal, one can achieve anything. Although there is no age barrier, it has to be done from young age. See this Vijay Sharma from...

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TGR - The 6 Ghosts of Fear.

Chysom Scott @CJscott (4187) • Portage La Prairie, Manitoba 5 May 10

That is right, TGR is short for Think and Grow Rich, and I will use it in the title of every post I do in relation to this "classic book on success" I am reading Chapter 15 now, How to Outwit the 6 Ghosts of Fear. As I was...

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Have you Read THINK AND GROW RICH yet?

Chysom Scott @CJscott (4187) • Portage La Prairie, Manitoba 3 May 10

I strongly recommend you do. I am part of a study group, that examines one chapter of this book each week, on wednesdays we get on a conference call and brainstorm the chapter, lessons learned, and really pick it apart. Ask me...

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Are you tall or short?If short don't be upset, shorter people are achiever.

akumei1269 @akumei1269 (1749) • India 3 Jun 09

People are conscious about height. Because, it's believed that girls love tall fellows.That may be true. But if you can just ignore the girls' glance or lack of it you can feel more positive.Because, more shorter people are short...

Whats your favorite Ice Cream flavor?

Lxandra79 @Lxandra79 (1535) • United States 19 Aug 08

I would have to say its Napoleon cuz it comes with 3 flavors..Strawberry, Vanilla and Chocolate....yumm...especially if its on a sunday...mmm

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Do You Believe In Destiny?

deeeky @deeeky (3667) • Edinburgh, Scotland 21 Aug 07

During the time of Napoleon I, a great French general names La Variere made the decision to attack, even though his troops were largely outnumbered. He was certain of victory, but he felt his men's fear and wanted to do...

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What would be the world like if Napoleon would have won???

coolest_dude_around @coolest_dude_around (39) • India 9 Mar 07

Wat do u say?? shud napoleon have ruled the world and if yes wat wud be the face of the present world if he had won??

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favourite catchphrase in the film?

bannyman @bannyman (34) 27 Feb 07

mine has to be kip's over the top voice when he says 'jeeeeze'. thats really good!!

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