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Be flexible. And stay safe.
Excellent comment from Bob in response to this article– I expect that many people have similar issues to those who are retired. Too much time on their hands, possible financial concerns, loneliness, and a tendency to brood and succumb to… Read More ›
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PDA-247
I have no idea why PDA-247 is still live because I am not paying for any hosting, but it looks as though someone is sitting on the domain name and using my content. Still, it’s interesting to look back to… Read More ›
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‘Pure Gold’ AirPods Max ($108,000)
The custom AirPods Max will be available in white and black, with each color offered “in a single piece worldwide,” suggesting that the headphones may be quite exclusive. In the words of Caviar, the pure gold design apparently “looks elegant,… Read More ›
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Walking
There were so few activities that were probably safe. Taking a stroll was one of them. With our worlds so small, it feels good to move around and luxuriate in the air that isn’t stagnated inside your four walls. Walks… Read More ›
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Stefan Sagmeister: shopping in boxes…
We also talked about some of his other recent projects, including Sagmeister And Walsh: Beauty, a book he co-authored with his business partner Jessica Walsh lamenting the absence of beauty in 20th-century design and the importance of reviving it as… Read More ›
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Five ways to stay positive
The last few months have been awful for so many people, with millions dealing with grief, stress, financial difficulties, job losses and isolation caused by the pandemic.Now Christmas is over and the long dark winter months are here – a… Read More ›
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The YEMA DIGIDISC
Back in the 1970’s, YEMA launched its first revolving disc watch collection which was highly sought-after by Japanese YEMA fans. This contemporary DIGIDISC Japan Edition uses YEMA’s automatic In-house Caliber to produce a (semi) digital time display using discs that… Read More ›
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What’s next?
I have written a few times about the way 2020 affected me and over the past few weeks the feeling has become more intense, to the point of it feeling overwhelming at times. I believe that it has come from… Read More ›
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Frank wins by an Ocean
I decided to run my Apple Music year in review and was shocked to discover the results of what I have listened to in 2020. Safe to say that Frank Ocean won by a mile and I really cannot explain… Read More ›
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The Conqueror Virtual Challenges
Spice up your motivation for running, walking or cycling (or any distance based exercise) by taking on one of our virtual fitness challenges. Each challenge can be completed in the timeframe that suits you, either individually or in teams. Connect… Read More ›
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Articles ›
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Forstner KOMFIT ‘JB’ review
February 10, 2026
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Starmer needs to stay
February 5, 2026
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Full circle
January 24, 2026
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“Insulting and frankly appalling”
January 23, 2026
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There is an app for everything, if you can find it…
January 5, 2026
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Tell Me There’s a Heaven
December 23, 2025
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Don’t buy a Tissot PRX, buy an Omega instead
December 18, 2025
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The joy of being in the moment
December 15, 2025
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2025
December 15, 2025
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A happy ending…
December 10, 2025
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Kindle Colorsoft thoughts
April 10, 2026
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The Viwoods AiPaper Reader (Carta) is absolutely charming
January 9, 2026
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Kobo mini (13 years later…)
December 22, 2025
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A travel-sized review of the James O’Brien Mystery Hour Travel Game
December 16, 2025
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TCL NXTPAPER 60 Ultra review (part three)
December 7, 2025
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TCL NXTPAPER 60 Ultra review (part two)
December 5, 2025
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TCL NXTPAPER 60 Ultra review (part one)
December 3, 2025
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Levoit 20d thoughts- one of the best products I have ever bought
November 29, 2025
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The Apple Watch series 11 is a real surprise
October 30, 2025
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Low-end tech, high-end benefits
October 26, 2025
Watch Reviews ›
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The DW-5600JV-7 Joshua Vides collaboration
April 15, 2026
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Orient Bambino (RA-AC0020G10B) review
March 28, 2026
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The Citizen Stiletto
February 3, 2026
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The Fidget Spinner Watch
January 27, 2026
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NOTO OGGIN Water Watch review (0% bullshit)
December 1, 2025
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IX&DAO Engineer – probably the best value watch I have ever seen
September 23, 2025
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The SEA-GULL 1963 International Edition (in pictures)
July 17, 2025
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The Casio Ring Watch (CRW-001-1ER) in Pictures
July 2, 2025
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Militado ML08 review
April 1, 2025
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The “Daily Beater” Field Watch review
March 8, 2025