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The Brexit Battalion
We have long been suspicious that there are people behind what has happened in the UK, and other countries, over recent years and I guess the thread above could well be a part of it.
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There is only hope when you accept there is no end game
I have been reading a book called End State: 9 Ways Society Is Broken – And How We Can Fix It by James Plunkett which is hugely enlightening and which has made me think about what is happening today, and… Read More ›
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2021 < 2022
Happy New Year. If there is one phrase I have heard often in recent weeks it is that ‘2022 can only be better’. Personally, I hope that is the case, but we should not discount the fact that it could… Read More ›
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The Khonsu Clock Lamp
When decorating your home, it’s always considered a win-win when something is both fashionable and functional. Take the Khonsu Clock Lamp for example: Crafted from metal, it boasts a round silhouette, so it’s sure to make a bold statement on… Read More ›
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Why the iPad mini 6 is (not) the perfect e-reader
There are always books that sound interesting to me, both fiction and non-fiction, and I buy a few per year, but I rarely get a chance to immerse myself in them. The iPad mini 6 has changed that, though, and… Read More ›
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The UK government’s Brexit contract
Guess how many out of the above have been achieved? Yes, zero… Originally tweeted here.
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The last Canon DSLR
The writing has obviously been on the wall for a long time, but a Canon executive has confirmed that the Canon EOS-1D X Mark III will be Canon’s last DSLR. This information falls in line with 2022 potentially being the… Read More ›
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The fuse is blowing
One thing that’s hard to grasp about the climate crisis is that big changes can happen fast. In 2019, I was aboard the Nathaniel B. Palmer, a 308-foot-long scientific research vessel, cruising in front of the Thwaites Glacier in Antarctica…. Read More ›
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When a watch wants to look like a smartwatch. The Verax 420 V01.01 Meca-Quartz Chronograph
It’s black. Normally I don’t like black watches, but this thing gets a pass on that front because it is an accessory. The rose gold-colored IP-plated case back is very nicely done and one component I wouldn’t change in a… Read More ›
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Is the Kindle Paperwhite 2021 (11th generation) worth the money?
Yes. Yes it is. The new Paperwhite does look and feel like the previous Paperwhite, and the one before that and so on. A Kindle, however, does not need to surprise with amazing new features and clever tricks because to… Read More ›
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