Monthly Archives: August 2024

The October Budget, 2024

Posted on August 31, 2024 by odeboyz
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TV Review: The Great (Channel 4 catch-up) (Elle Fanning & Nicholas Hoult) (2020)

Posted on August 28, 2024 by odeboyz

If you are ‘of a certain age’ you’ll remember the Carry-On films. The Great is a vastly superior version of them. The ascendency of Catherine (the Great) is viciously satirised and turned into a costume romp. The series is turbo-charged … Continue reading →

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A non-gentrified pub

Posted on August 24, 2024 by odeboyz
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Bob Dylan on democracy

Posted on August 21, 2024 by odeboyz

“Democracy don’t rule the world, You’d better get that in your head; This world is ruled by violence, But I guess that’s better left unsaid.”

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Cooking for Slackers: Peanut Butter Salad Sandwich

Posted on August 21, 2024 by odeboyz

Slackers love sandwiches. Quick, cheap and idiot proof, what’s not to like? Peanut butter sandwiches are a favourite and they’re healthy. Peanuts are packed with nutrients. They contain all 20 amino acids (the building blocks of protein), fiber, vitamins, minerals, … Continue reading →

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The truth about marriage

Posted on August 17, 2024 by odeboyz
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Bob and his Trophy Wife

Posted on August 14, 2024 by odeboyz

Joe: “Bob where did you meet your girlfriend?” Bob: “Girlfriend? She’s my wife!” Joe: “How did you get her to marry you?” Bob:” I lied about my age.” Joe: “Ah, you told her you were 50?” Bob: “No, I told … Continue reading →

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The Israeli Strategy in the Gaza War, October 2023 – August 2024

Posted on August 14, 2024 by odeboyz

Israel was humiliated by the Gazan incursion, which was the result of a major security failure by the Israeli Defence Force (IDF). Gazans live, ‘in a prison camp’ designed to prevent just such an event.1 Israel controls the air space, … Continue reading →

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Britain’s £100bn Trident missile showing off

Posted on August 10, 2024 by odeboyz
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Sarah, Joe and a Voodoo Doll

Posted on August 7, 2024 by odeboyz

Sarah (from upstairs): “Did you get a shooting pain just now? Like someone stabbed you?” Joe: “No. Not a thing.” Sarah: “How about now?” Adam B.

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