Author Archives: odeboyz

Painless Warfare: for the rich

Posted on October 26, 2021 by odeboyz
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Police Racism Satirised in 1979

Posted on October 24, 2021 by odeboyz

Sergeant:Savage, why do you keep arresting this man? Constable Savage:He’s a villain, sir. Sergeant:…A villain. Constable Savage:And a jailbird, sir. Sergeant:I know he’s a jailbird, Savage, he’s down in the cells now! We’re holding him on a charge of being … Continue reading →

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Accountancy Ethics

Posted on October 21, 2021 by odeboyz

An accountancy student asked his boss to explain ethics in accountancy. After thinking for a while he related the following: “Mr Jones, a client, came in last week and paid me his bill. His bill was £1,000 and he paid … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Volker Kutscher ~ The Fatherland Files (2019) (Translator Niall Sellar)

Posted on October 21, 2021 by odeboyz

Fans of Philip Kerr and his wonderful series featuring Berlin policeman Bernie Gunter will warm to this German version. The book reeks of authenticity in its depiction of pre-Nazi Berlin and the insidious take-over of the police by them. The … Continue reading →

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A pet spider

Posted on October 18, 2021 by odeboyz

If you want to know more about this spider see Tarantula link What Are Tarantula Book Lungs? – The Tye-Dyed Iguana – Reptiles and Reptile Supplies in St. Louis. (thetyedyediguana.com)

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Commercialised Gluttony

Posted on October 18, 2021 by odeboyz

For 25 years, Fat Boys Cafe [Croydon, London] has been serving up the Blow Out breakfast challenge. It consists of two sausages, six slices of bacon, a slice of fried bread, mushrooms, beans and 1.25kg of chips, and is thought … Continue reading →

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Pets: They really love you

Posted on October 16, 2021 by odeboyz
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Back to work blues

Posted on October 14, 2021 by odeboyz
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Gambling as an Investment Option

Posted on October 14, 2021 by odeboyz

Combining ‘Gambling’ and ‘Investment’ appears to be bizarre. After all, gambling involves unpredictable risk and the loss of all of your capital in one fell swoop. Investment, on the other hand, breathes the heady air of prudence and safety. This … Continue reading →

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Greek Joke: 2015

Posted on October 11, 2021 by odeboyz

Question: What does a Greek civil servant say when he gets his salary? Answer: Danke schön

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