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A vulnerable, lonely, elderly coronavirus patient
Texas medic Dr. Joseph Varon hugging a vulnerable, lonely, elderly coronavirus patient who missed his wife on Thanksgiving Day. Via this tweet. So much of 2020 breaks my heart and this image sums up what is really happening out there.
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The best articles of 2020
If you are looking for some decent longform articles, this selection from Pocket will keep you busy for a while. Well worth checking out no matter what Read Later service you use.
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The case for issuing perpetual bonds has never been stronger
Right now, it would be impossible for the EU to issue perpetual bonds, because the member states are too divided. Poland and Hungary have vetoed the next EU budget and the COVID-19 recovery fund, and the so-called Frugal Five (Austria,… Read More ›
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The Montblanc 1858
The Montblanc 1858 product line is inspired by the legendary professional Minerva watches from the 1920s and 1930s which were conceived for military use and exploration. Reinterpreting these legendary timepieces, the Montblanc 1858 product line expresses the spirit of mountain… Read More ›
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27 years later and the Psion 3a is still wonderful
My daughter found my Psion 3a the other day, tucked at the back of a cupboard she was clearing out for me. It looked fine and is still in excellent aesthetic condition, and fortunately I had left no batteries inside… Read More ›
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Somryst: losing sleep? You will now.
With Somryst, you get a treatment for chronic insomnia that’s proven, recommended, and ready to go at the touch of a button. Get better sleep that lasts. Somryst is an app which is part of a wider service to help… Read More ›
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Castles in the Sky
While renovating a house in San Francisco, a couple discovered a diary, hidden away for more than a century. It held a love story—and a mystery. A few years ago, my husband and I decided to buy a house. We… Read More ›
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McGST Podcast Episode 34 (today is better than yesterday)
Joanne and I discuss the things that are better today than they were yesterday and the list is surprisingly long. From cars to pollution to communication there really is no excuse to lament what has come before. Instead, it is… Read More ›
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Why there has never been a female chess world champion
“The way the boys treat Beth in the series is a dream; sadly, the reality is not like that,” Judit Polgar, a Hungarian former professional chess player and the only woman to have cracked the Top 10 in the game’s… Read More ›
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Make Them Suffer
Let it break, let it break, let it break.No need to plan your escape.So goodbye, get out tonight.No need for alibis.Break away, break away, break away.So here’s to all our mistakes.Euthanize what’s you and I.Smother us with cyanide. I have… Read More ›
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