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This is why we can’t have nice things
Help get season-ready with the Men’s Timberland® Luxe Waterproof Boot. Built with seam-sealed construction, a Vibram rubber outsole, and an upper made with waterproof Premium Timberland® Leather to help your feet stay dry in wet conditions, this boot also has… Read More ›
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Tell Me There’s a Heaven
Rea was inspired to write “Tell Me There’s a Heaven” after his daughter Josie saw footage of a riot in South Africa on the news, which showed “this horrible thing of throwing lighted tyres over people” (necklacing) and “one guy… Read More ›
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Kobo mini (13 years later…)
Before I start I should mention that my Cavapoo, Violet, is tiny. She is under 6kg in weight and as you can see she is also adorable. As you can also see, the eReader in the photo is even tinier…. Read More ›
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The most British thing
The video below is still one of my favourites. It is the most British thing I have seen in a long time. And it’s just a small example of why all of the nonsense being spoken about London by Trump,… Read More ›
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The Mana Clue Color EINK Spectra Desktop eReader
I really like the look of this product because it shows the potential of e-ink in the future. It really could come to dominate much of what we see. Check out the video below-
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Don’t buy a Tissot PRX, buy an Omega instead
I reviewed the quartz PRX back in 2021 and rather liked it. Like so many other watches it did not last long for me and was sold on, but the automatic version was then released which added some time keeping… Read More ›
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A travel-sized review of the James O’Brien Mystery Hour Travel Game
Back in 2021 I reviewed The Mystery Hour Board Game and it deservedly got high praise from yours truly. My daughter and I have played the game ever since and it has become the main Christmas game for our family…. Read More ›
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The joy of being in the moment
If 2025 has had any kind of defining cultural theme, it perhaps boils down to people’s increasing sense that a life completely beholden to screens is no life at all. To this, add two connected trends: a drop in millions… Read More ›
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Trump is a …
A disgrace in every way. He has somehow made this about himself, just as he did when Kirk died. But he liked Kirk because, unlike Reiner, he was on his side. It’s an embarrassment.
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2025
It’s been a funny year. Feels like it has passed by in a blur while at the same time feeling like it has taken 3 years to move from 2024 to the cusp of 2026. McGST has done surprisingly well… Read More ›
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