Monthly Archives: April 2026

Bezos and Musk compete again

Posted on April 11, 2026 by odeboyz
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Is a McDonald’s burger food?

Posted on April 11, 2026 by odeboyz

“There have been a lot of online videos and photos touting the fact that when left out for an extended period of time, a McDonald’s hamburger does not rot and that this is because they are laden with chemicals. The … Continue reading →

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A Oscar Wilde quip on youth

Posted on April 8, 2026 by odeboyz
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Capitalism is shameless

Posted on April 8, 2026 by odeboyz

Philip Morris is the largest tobacco company in the world. “In July 2021……[they] agreed to buy Vectura Group for £1.1bn – a company that, at the time, made most of its £200m revenue from a portfolio of products to treat … Continue reading →

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An Easter Sunday poem

Posted on April 5, 2026 by odeboyz

Even if I knew that I die tomorrowI’ll plant an oak tree today

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A Thwarted Tourist

Posted on April 4, 2026 by odeboyz
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War Studies: Two Wars of Choice, Poland 1939 and Iran 2026

Posted on April 4, 2026 by odeboyz

Hitler’s ‘War of choice’: Poland 1939 Hitler’s invasion of Poland was a masterclass. It was thoroughly prepared making victory certain. Every key metric was in place before the invasion began. Geography Poland has no natural barriers, which meant the Wehrmacht … Continue reading →

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Young Girl ~ Gary Puckett and Union Gap (1968)

Posted on April 1, 2026 by odeboyz

Young girl, get out of my mindMy love for you is way out of lineBetter run, girlYou’re much too young, girl [Verse 1]With all the charms of a womanYou’ve kept the secret of your youthYou led me to believe you’re … Continue reading →

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Over-achieving guide dogs

Posted on April 1, 2026 by odeboyz
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War Studies: Trump’s War of Choice, Iran 2026

Posted on April 1, 2026 by odeboyz

“I’m going to make you an offer that you can’t refuse” The Godfather 1972 Don Corleone knew exactly what he wanted and how to get it. Trump is a nincompoop who barges into situations with the subtly of a train … Continue reading →

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