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• Private Health: are they making the numbers up?

  By Shaun on December 4, 2024 • ( 2 )

  

  Quick thought. I had been booked for some tests and because I had reached the limit on my insurance I had to self-fund. I emailed the private hospital and asked what the costs would be. This is what I received… Read More ›

• For your kids…

  By Shaun on December 2, 2024 • ( 2 )

  

  The White House has defended President Joe Biden’s pardon of his son, Hunter, after repeatedly insisting he had no plans to grant such executive clemency. The press secretary said Biden had pardoned his son, who was facing sentencing later this… Read More ›

• CRW-001-1ER: a boring name, a new beginning?

  By Shaun on December 1, 2024 • ( 2 )

  

  The very first Casio digital ring watch, celebrates the 50th anniversary of Casio’s watchmaking legacy. It showcases cutting-edge advancements in miniaturization and precision metal moulding, merging functionality with playful design… More here. This Casio ‘ring’ watch will be available in… Read More ›

• This is not news…

  By Shaun on November 30, 2024 • ( 0 )

  

  A mum struggling with complications after giving birth says she begged to see a specialist – but was told to pay for private care. Elizabeth Andrews, 28, from Taunton, Somerset, had a baby in February and said she is still… Read More ›

• The big wheeze

  By Shaun on November 29, 2024 • ( 2 )

  

  Researchers say they have found the first new treatment for asthma attacks in 50 years. The injection dampens part of the immune system that can go into overdrive in flare-ups of both asthma and a lung condition called chronic obstructive… Read More ›

• Better than a Submariner?

  By Shaun on November 24, 2024 • ( 1 )

  

  This 42 mm model is crafted in stainless steel and includes a black oxalic anodized aluminium bezel ring with a diving scale in white Super-LumiNova. Black aluminium is also used to create the dial, which is laser-engraved with the Diver’s… Read More ›

• Making sense of assisted dying

  By Shaun on November 23, 2024 • ( 2 )

  

  This issue was screaming out for a grown-up process. It’s profound. It is not subject our usual tribal divisions. It involves a complex tapestry of evidence and moral judgement. The best thing to do would be to hold a royal… Read More ›

• KardiaMobile 6-Lead Personal ECG Monitor thoughts

  By Shaun on November 22, 2024 • ( 0 )

  

  My consultant advised me to get a Kardia monitor to track my heart while I was experiencing symptoms. You can get a 1-Lead monitor, but the 6-Lead version makes more sense if you already own a smartwatch capable of the… Read More ›

• Are all social networks as they are today done?

  By Shaun on November 13, 2024 • ( 3 )

  

  Twitter (X) has become so bad now that it feels almost impossible to cope with. Every visit is an anger inducing thread of negativity, even if you only follow decent people, and it is nothing like what it was only… Read More ›

• McGST Podcast Episode 100 (Should assisted dying be allowed for anyone and any reason?)

  By Shaun on November 10, 2024 • ( 0 )

  

  Joanne and I discuss the difficult subject of assisted dying in our 100th episode. There is a tiny bit about Trump at the end. Sorry… All of the episodes are here and the direct link to episode 100 is here.

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