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Tom Chaplin recommended Hunky Dory by David Bowie in Music (curated)

 
Hunky Dory by David Bowie
Hunky Dory by David Bowie
1971 | Folk, Rock, Singer-Songwriter
8.6 (19 Ratings)
Album Favorite

"The first Bowie album I got into and still my favourite just because it’s got so many good songs. It’s quite a long album, and he went so many different places afterwards, but that kind of version of him is the one I can most identify with. It’s almost like a greatest hits in itself with an unbelievable number of proper classics on it! One of my favourite ones is 'Kooks', which is about having a kid and being a couple of kooky and alternative parents and wondering how the fuck you’re going to bring it up."

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Blake Hustic (34 KP) rated Raw in Apps

Jan 23, 2024  
Raw
Raw
Dating
3
3.0 (1 Ratings)
App Rating
Functionality (1 more)
Unedited photos using a two-sided camera
Confusing (1 more)
Can't see bios until after you swipe.
Great concept, horrible execution
You can't actually see people's bios until after you are already matched with them. In order to access premium, three of your friends have to sign up using your link. It's not possible to just pay for premium. I appreciate the lack of paywalls but that alternative is just tedious. And it kept showing me 18- and 30-year-olds even though I set my age preference to 19-25 (I'm 21). It's ultimately a bad execution of good ideas.
  
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Sarah (7798 KP) rated Trolls (2016) in Movies

Aug 31, 2017  
Trolls (2016)
Trolls (2016)
2016 | Animation, Family
Cheesy & Very childish
The majority of animated films nowadays seem to be aimed directly at children, making them far too stupid and childish and I'm afraid Trolls is no different. Animations can work for both adults and kids (as Pixar, Disney and the Lego movies prove), but Trolls just goes for bright colours, a silly plot and lots of pointless singing and dancing. The only thing that can possibly appeal to adults in this film is the songs, but they just seem to be out of place and are an obvious alternative to providing a substantial plot. Even the nostalgia factor from the toys is lost in this.
  
Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter (2012)
Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter (2012)
2012 | Action, Horror, Mystery
7
5.9 (15 Ratings)
Movie Rating
When I heard that the same guy that directed Wanted was going to direct the movie version of Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter, I was game. I was looking so forward to this film.
The first thing I found kind of off about the film was the casting of Abraham Lincoln, Benjamin Walker. He was just a little wooden, and it didn't work for me.
Now, Dominic Cooper as Henry Sturges was a great casting. Yes, I read the book, so I knew what Sturges was. The scene with Cooper wearing the pair of sunglasses? Amazing.
Overall, this alternative history was good, but not as well executed as the book.
  
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Dianne Robbins (1738 KP) created a post

Apr 8, 2019 (Updated Apr 8, 2019)  
This is why you should always look for alternative exists at clubs, theaters, concert venues, bars, stores, etc. This place was engulfed in 5 minutes and 100 people died, many more were injured.


This video is in real time.

If there is ever a need to evacuate a building, whether due to fire, natural disaster, terrorist attack, stampede, etc., you need to know how to get out safely and quickly.

Most people head for the main doors at the entrance of the building. That area can bottleneck and you can get crushed or trapped in the doorway and never reach safety.

Everybody, stay safe and get out alive.
     
Witness - Single by Ghost Lab
Witness - Single by Ghost Lab
2019
7
7.5 (2 Ratings)
Album Rating
Ghost Lab is an electronic trio/band from Phoenix, Arizona with roots in Nashville and Los Angeles. Not too long ago, they released an ‘80s-inspired electro-pop tune, entitled, “Witness”.

‘Witness’ tells an interesting tale of a young guy who experiences a very special moment in time with someone who he desires to be with.

The likable tune contains a relatable storyline, pleasing vocals, and ‘80s-inspired instrumentation scented with an indie-alternative aroma.

Ghost Lab consists of Austin Ryan, Nick DuPlessis, and Nick Tillery. The bubbly trio has backgrounds in sound engineering, production, songwriting, and live performance.

https://www.bongminesentertainment.com/ghost-lab-witness/
  
Yellow Silk: Erotic Arts and Letters
Yellow Silk: Erotic Arts and Letters
Lily Pond | 1991 | Erotica, Fiction & Poetry
(0 Ratings)
Book Favorite

"This was a gift, and I’ve passed it on and on. There seems to be much confusion over feminism and how it relates to sexual freedom and erotica. WHAT?? Check out the liberated women of the ‘60s and ‘70s who were all about their bodies, choice, freedom and sex! This is superb, erotic literature and artwork for both women and men. It is an unabashedly joyful celebration of human sexuality in all its diversity. The artwork is beautiful and the poems and text a gorgeous compilation of sex with all the excitement — but without the mistreatment and objectification of women. A luxurious erotica alternative."

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The crew of the Star Warts is exploring a new part of space when they see a black hole off in the distance. While it makes them reminisce of the holes they grew up in, they suddenly find their ship stuck on something. What is it? Can they break free?

This alternative take on black holes is a lot of fun, although I do feel the book started a bit slowly. Still, the pictures are great, the puns are present, and the ending provides a great moral that everyone can learn from – don’t sing with your mouth full!

Read my full review at <a href="http://carstairsconsiders.blogspot.com/2016/01/book-review-commander-toad-and-big.html">Carstairs Considers</a>.
  
7 Little Words. A Fun Twist On Crossword Puzzles
7 Little Words. A Fun Twist On Crossword Puzzles
Games
7
7.0 (1 Ratings)
App Rating
A different take one the gane (0 more)
Fun game for word fans
Made by an indy developer, 7 Words is a fun and easy to use game as an alternative take on the crossword puzzle.

Each level you are given a number of clues and a bunch of tiles. The tiles are the answers broken down in three letter parts. For example the clue may be 'the middle of the week' so you would click on tiles saying WED NES. DAY. It sounds simple but is trickier than you think

It's also intuitively designed and clean and easy to use. If you like word games a really recommend this and live supporting indie developers.
  
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ClareR (5589 KP) rated Not Buying It in Books

Dec 19, 2019  
Not Buying It
Not Buying It
Charlotte Henry | 2019 | Essays, History & Politics
8
8.0 (1 Ratings)
Book Rating
Fake news in a post truth era.
Not Buying It describes the ‘post-truth’ era really well, how social media and the media manipulates our opinions, and how politics is becoming a central area where we are seeing the results of this (as well as science). It covers both sides of the Atlantic and Charlotte Henry looks at how ‘fake news’ became a thing, how we were (and are) fed alternative facts, and finally what we can do to better inform ourselves.

It’s NOT a cheery read, but it’s an essential one! Highly recommended, and I enjoyed it very much.

Many thanks to The Pigeonhole, Unbound and Charlotte Henry for reading along.