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• The Girard-Perregaux CASQUETTE 2.0

  By Shaun on February 23, 2022 • ( 0 )

  

  The original Casquette was produced from 1976 to 1978. During that period, Girard-Perregaux made 8200 examples of this innovative quartz watch. Over the years, it has become much sought after by watch aficionados and style conscious wearers. Now, the Casquette… Read More ›

• Torn

  By Shaun on February 23, 2022 • ( 0 )

  

  When world renowned climber Alex Lowe was tragically lost in a deadly avalanche, his best friend and climbing partner went on to marry his widow and help raise his three sons. This profoundly intimate film from eldest son Max, captures… Read More ›

• WAR!

  By Shaun on February 22, 2022 • ( 0 )

  

  The past week has felt a bit like the above, but in slow motion. The Day Today was groundbreaking in its time and I was literally crying at times- the above was aired in February 1994.

• The Nostalgic Macintosh

  By Shaun on February 22, 2022 • ( 2 )

  

  Ian Zelbo wasn’t around when Apple launched the first-ever Macintosh in 1984, but he was well aware of how that product sent ripples that would be felt even decades later. Likewise, what started out as an almost tongue-in-cheek joke and… Read More ›

• Train passengers summing up UK life perfectly…

  By Shaun on February 22, 2022 • ( 0 )

  

  This is surprisingly perfect and if you live in the UK you will understand why. Thanks to Marc.

• The world’s most popular watch brand is…

  By Shaun on February 22, 2022 • ( 0 )

  

  Have you ever wondered what the most popular watch brand is? Maybe you’re an ardent Rolex fan boy trying to argue your case in the pub, or maybe you think it’s Omega because of its connection with James Bond and… Read More ›

• Fun Nintendo Facts, by Infographic

  By Shaun on February 22, 2022 • ( 0 )

  

  This is a superb selection of Infographics which take the Nintendo theme to their heart and present the information in a fun and clear way.

• McGST Podcast Episode 90 (why do so many of us want to change our lives?)

  By Shaun on February 21, 2022 • ( 0 )

  

  Jo and I discussed our desire to change where we live, the jobs we do and so much more in the latest episode. It seems that we are not alone as the following from The Sunday Times states- Just when… Read More ›

• There are six types of worker. Which one are you?

  By Shaun on February 21, 2022 • ( 0 )

  

  Operators see work as a means to an end and are not particularly focused on status or autonomy. They tend to prefer stability and predictability and are one of the more team-focused worker types. Givers find meaning in work that… Read More ›

• The lies, falsehoods and misrepresentations of Boris Johnson and his government

  By Shaun on February 21, 2022 • ( 0 )

  

  Almost immediately after Boris Johnson entered Downing Street in July 2019 it became plain that he was abusing his office to lie and fabricate on a scale far greater than any previous British Prime Minister. It was also evident that… Read More ›

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