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Dopamine Coins

Cryptocurrencies, such as bitcoin, as well as the underlying blockchain technology, are things about which I have long been cynical. As far as I can see, they have no value, no purpose and no point other than providing yet another economic bubble, profitable for those that get out fast enough but disastrous for the schmucks … Continue reading Dopamine Coins →

Paul P. is drinking a Brugse Zot Dubbel by Brouwerij De Halve Maan at Untappd at Home

Intacto, 2001 - ★★★

Interesting premise, but the film lets itself down somewhat in the execution.

Paul P. is drinking a Hoppug Porterville by Brouwerij Hoppug at Untappd at Home

Luca, 2021 - ★★★★

Watched on Saturday January 15, 2022.

It's not still the early days

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‘Trading is gambling, no doubt about it’ – how cryptocurrency dealing fuels addiction

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One bitcoin transaction emits as much CO2 as a household in 3 weeks

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Spirit: Stallion of the Cimarron, 2002 - ★★★½

I'm always surprised at just how good this film is. Looking at the individual elements, I would expect to really not like it, but it does work surprisingly well.

It's an impressively effective film about a horse.

Paul is currently reading 'Shackled Fates'

Paul is currently reading Shackled Fates by Thilde Kold Holdt

Paul added 'Northern Wrath'

Paul gave 4 stars to Northern Wrath (The Hanged God Trilogy, #1) by Thilde Kold Holdt
Northern Wrath was a bit slow to get started, but once it did it was utterly gripping.

And the ending was both powerful and superb.

Slightly better

A couple of weeks ago, The Guardian published an article on 100 ways to slightly improve your life without really trying, which is probably perfect for everyone who has already failed to keep up with their New Years resolutions, as well as the rest of us who didn’t even try. The suggestions are all simple … Continue reading Slightly better →

Half Man Half Biscuit - Time Flies By (When You're The Driver Of A Train)

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Second Time Lucky - Even Though You're Gone

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Who’s really leading Britain – Boris Johnson or the crazy-face emoji? | Marina Hyde

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Phil Lynott - King's Call

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Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker, 2019 - ★★★

Spectacularly executed, but ultimately unambitious compilation of the greatest hits of Star Wars.

And bringing Palpatine back is completely nonsensical.

Star Wars: The Last Jedi, 2017 - ★★★★★

The Last Jedi, brilliantly, manages to stay true to the feel of the original Star Wars films while also expanding the saga in a way that opens up all sorts of new opportunities.

This really is the high point of the series.

Star Wars: The Force Awakens, 2015 - ★★★★

Watched on Sunday January 9, 2022.

Sinbad and the Eye of the Tiger, 1977 - ★★★

Has it moments but, overall, feels a bit too much like a weak remake of The Golden Voyage of Sinbad.