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The second ‘too late’ shambolic Boris lockdown
Prime Minister Boris Johnson has announced a second national lockdown for England to prevent a “medical and moral disaster” for the NHS. He said Christmas may be “very different” but he hoped taking action now would mean families can gather…. Read More ›
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There is no reason to buy the iPhone 12 Pro
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Bang & Olufsen’s Beogram 4000c Recreated Limited Edition
Few would argue that the most beautiful turntable ever made was from 1972. With its tangential tonearm and elegant trim in aluminum and wood, it was years ahead of its time. Following a global search for excellent originals, the manufacturer… Read More ›
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Seiko’s Voice Digital Watch returns
Seiko’s line of watches for the visually impaired started in 1939 with a tactile pocket watch for those injured in the war, then in 1966 with a wristwatch version, then 1979 with a quartz version, and finally in 1998 with… Read More ›
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Bond bows out
Sir Sean Connery has died at the age of 90, his family has said. The Scottish actor was best known for his portrayal of James Bond, being the first to bring the role to the big screen and appearing in… Read More ›
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McGST Podcast Episode 23 (buying stuff)
In this episode Joanne and I discuss the following (excuse the sound quality- I need to figure out the new microphone and spend some more time editing in the future)– Do we actually buy anything on merit and do we… Read More ›
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A room, a bar and a classroom
The coronavirus is spread through the air, especially in indoor spaces. While it is not as infectious as measles, scientists now openly acknowledge the role played by the transmission of aerosols – tiny contagious particles exhaled by an infected person… Read More ›
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Amazon should NOT be selling these!
Amazon just announced that sales increased 37% yearly to $96.1 billion and profits jumped almost 200%. Amazon should NOT be selling products like this. And then there is this– When you purchase a TV show or movie on Amazon Prime… Read More ›
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Bag of leeks confused with machete after police called to Aberdeen community to track down man in bunny mask
A police spokeswoman said: “Around 9.40pm on Thursday, 29 October, 2020, a witness reported a man on Provost Watt Drive wearing a mask and carrying an item shaped like a machete. “Officers conducted inquiries in the area and CCTV from… Read More ›
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Data Disappeared
In mid-July, just when the U.S. was breaking and rebreaking its own records for daily counts of new coronavirus cases, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention found itself abruptly relieved of its customary duty of collating national numbers on COVID-19 patients. Instead, the… Read More ›
