Monthly Archives: July 2014

Actuary: a joke

Posted on July 8, 2014 by odeboyz

“I became an actuary because I didn’t have the personality to be an accountant.” (Chris)

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The United Kingdom: a brief history

Posted on July 3, 2014 by odeboyz

The UK was created in 1801 after a 198 years of blood soaked history. In those 198 years there were five civil wars and long periods of civil unrest and vicious repression. Once the UK was established the 19th century … Continue reading →

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1 July 1916: a sobering fact

Posted on July 1, 2014 by odeboyz

When the British launched their attack on the first day of the battle of the Somme they lost 19,240 dead. This is the equivalent of six 9/11 massacres. Unlike 9/11 this wasn’t a one off, the battle lasted until mid- … Continue reading →

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Crow

Posted on July 1, 2014 by odeboyz

Old Crow who knows To not squint at the Sun Its blazon melancholy arc Each new day. Black eventually turns grey.   That young world wanting waiting Nest walls high New nights raging Testing tasting.   Fields spread their menus … Continue reading →

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