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Victor Frankenstein @VictorFrankenstein (150) • United Kingdom 21 May

I've just finished the fourth book in the adventures of Simon Templar - “The Avenging Saint”. First published with the title “Knight Templar” in 1930, this is a direct sequel to “The Saint Closes the Case”, which I read and...

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Victor Frankenstein @VictorFrankenstein (150) • United Kingdom 9 Apr

In my ongoing quest to read all the adventures of Simon Templar in order, I've just finished the third book in the saga. “The Saint Closes the Case” was originally titled “The Last Hero”, which I think is a better title. First...

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vanny @vandana7 (95806) • India 16 Mar

Ukraine is hurt. I admire Zelensky. (Hope I spelt his name right) But somewhere, I feel, I would be right too in wanting to give up. I would get the bad name for generations. But Ukrainians would live. In some way, I feel, I...

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Victor Frankenstein @vandana7 You left out Option 4: Give the Ukranians the support they need, and let them win. They've done a very good job with what they've got so far. There's no reason not to believe that - with the right logistical support, and a year or two to get...

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vanny @vandana7 (95806) • India 16 Mar

Ukraine is hurt. I admire Zelensky. (Hope I spelt his name right) But somewhere, I feel, I would be right too in wanting to give up. I would get the bad name for generations. But Ukrainians would live. In some way, I feel, I...

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Victor Frankenstein @vandana7 Putin's reasons are those of every imperialist - he's a looter. The old Soviet empire exploited the countries under its control, even to the point of artificial famines. That's the "Russki Mir" that Putin wants to bring back. Russia can be...

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vanny @vandana7 (95806) • India 16 Mar

Ukraine is hurt. I admire Zelensky. (Hope I spelt his name right) But somewhere, I feel, I would be right too in wanting to give up. I would get the bad name for generations. But Ukrainians would live. In some way, I feel, I...

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Victor Frankenstein @vandana7 What possible reason can justify invading another country? We know what Putin wants, he's rebuilding the empire. The UN's job is to discourage aggression, not pander to it.

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vanny @vandana7 (95806) • India 16 Mar

Ukraine is hurt. I admire Zelensky. (Hope I spelt his name right) But somewhere, I feel, I would be right too in wanting to give up. I would get the bad name for generations. But Ukrainians would live. In some way, I feel, I...

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Victor Frankenstein @JimBo452020 There's no question of NATO getting directly involved unless Putin's stupid enough to attack a member state.

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russelcrowe @russelcrowe (279) • China 4 Sep 07

This is the first all time best family/horror flick you can see. When I was in preschool I use to watch this movie all the time. Over, and over. And I blame this one single movie for my great taste in cheesy, violant,...

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Victor Frankenstein It must be over thirty years since I saw this film. I remember renting it from a video library in the late 80s or early 90s. I don't remember an awful lot about the plot, except there was a Holocaust survivor involved who was advising the kids, and some kind...

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vanny @vandana7 (95806) • India 16 Mar

Ukraine is hurt. I admire Zelensky. (Hope I spelt his name right) But somewhere, I feel, I would be right too in wanting to give up. I would get the bad name for generations. But Ukrainians would live. In some way, I feel, I...

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Victor Frankenstein There's always that temptation, but if a ceasefire was called now, that would leave Russia with considerable territorial gains at the expense of Ukraine. And if you let aggressors profit from their crimes, it just encourages them to try again later. In...

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Victor Frankenstein @VictorFrankenstein (150) • United Kingdom 8 Mar

Over the last couple of years, I've got heavily into collecting Ace Science Fiction Doubles. This was a line of paperback books, published over a period of about twenty years, from the early 50s to the 70s. Each one consisted of...

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Victor Frankenstein One with good weather, no pollen, no crowds, and plenty of cats.

18 Mar

Victor Frankenstein @VictorFrankenstein (150) • United Kingdom 8 Mar

Over the last couple of years, I've got heavily into collecting Ace Science Fiction Doubles. This was a line of paperback books, published over a period of about twenty years, from the early 50s to the 70s. Each one consisted of...

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ElicBxn @ElicBxn (62825) • United States 11 Jan

I do to a certain extent. I mostly read The Man From U.N.C.L.E. fanfic, from the old TV show, not the movie. I've also enjoyed reading Doctor Who, more of the classic show rather than the reboot. I have written some fanfic as...

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Victor Frankenstein I used to read a lot of Blake's 7 fan fiction, as well as some Dr Who. This was back in the days (late 80s-early 90s) when there were still fan clubs and fanzines that you could order through the post. I hardly ever buy fanzines these days, but there don't...

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NJ Chicaa @NJChicaa (111748) • United States 25 Feb

Whoever would have thought that? When the then-Prince of Wales, Charles, became engaged to his longtime love Camilla it was said that she would never be known as the Princess of Wales (due to the UK's love for the late Diana,...

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Victor Frankenstein I'm not a fan of the monarchy myself - I'm a moderate republican. But it seems that the current system will be with us for the foreseeable future, so I've got no problem with Camilla being known as the Queen. She seems nice enough, and they seem a...

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Hanni Harel @Hannihar (127549) • Israel 26 Feb

Mr. Miyagi had a new student. She was a very troubled and angry girl at first until he started to teach her. Her name was Julie Pierce and she lost both of her parents and was living with her grandmother until Mr. Miyagi sent her...

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Victor Frankenstein I saw this years ago. I wouldn't say it was as good as the previous Karate Kid movies, but it had its moments, and I liked the two central characters. The next season of Cobra Kai is going to be the last. I hope Julie appears in it at least once, they've...

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Jim Bauer @porwest (65350) • United States 22 Feb

The whole "remote work" idea, inspired by the recent Covid pandemic, went too far. At the time it was a decision that was made in the interest of "health concerns." But study after study shows it has had a negative impact overall...

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Victor Frankenstein I disagree. I was lucky enough to get a temporary working from home job during the lockdown, and I genuinely believe I was more productive than I would have been having to go in to an office every day. No having to get up early so I could fight rush hour...

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Victor Frankenstein @VictorFrankenstein (150) • United Kingdom 10 May 22

In my ongoing quest to read and review all of Simon Templar's adventures in order of publication, here's my review of the second book in the series: “Enter The Saint” by Leslie Charteris. First published in 1930, this book...

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Victor Frankenstein @lazydaizee Yes it is. You just go to the Talking Pictures TV website and select "Encore" from the menu. The first time you sign in it will ask you for your email address and to make up a password. Don't worry about giving them your email address, they...

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Victor Frankenstein @VictorFrankenstein (150) • United Kingdom 24 Dec

I love Ace Science Fiction Doubles. These books were published over a period of about twenty years, from the early 50s to the 70s. Each one consisted of two books published back to back. There were a couple of hundred published...

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Victor Frankenstein You too, Luis. Take care.

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Victor Frankenstein @VictorFrankenstein (150) • United Kingdom 10 May 22

In my ongoing quest to read and review all of Simon Templar's adventures in order of publication, here's my review of the second book in the series: “Enter The Saint” by Leslie Charteris. First published in 1930, this book...

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Victor Frankenstein @lazydaizee Talking Pictures TV is great, isn't it? I don't have a telly at the moment, but I often go on their website to use their free streaming service "Encore". If you're not familiar with it, they've got loads of classic movies and TV programmes on...

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Victor Frankenstein @VictorFrankenstein (150) • United Kingdom 24 Dec

I love Ace Science Fiction Doubles. These books were published over a period of about twenty years, from the early 50s to the 70s. Each one consisted of two books published back to back. There were a couple of hundred published...

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Victor Frankenstein @VictorFrankenstein (150) • United Kingdom 10 May 22

In my ongoing quest to read and review all of Simon Templar's adventures in order of publication, here's my review of the second book in the series: “Enter The Saint” by Leslie Charteris. First published in 1930, this book...

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Victor Frankenstein I'm just about old enough to remember the Roger Moore series. Thanks for commenting.

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Jim Bauer @porwest (65350) • United States 21 Dec

Maybe it is not really making money, but more appropriately would be classified as offsetting spending. Either way, I always understand that even being the frugal guy I am, I, like everyone else still have to...

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Victor Frankenstein I do the same sort of thing. There's a cashback website I use - among other things, there's a section on the website that allows me to buy pre-paid gift cards for various shops, including three supermarkets that I use. So for instance I've just now bought...

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