Author Archives: odeboyz

A Russell Howard quip

Posted on November 11, 2019 by odeboyz

“Kids do really well in their A Levels, and how do we respond? ‘A’ levels are getting easier!’ In my day, you had to do 50 questions in a minute, and if you got one wrong, they killed your Dad!” … Continue reading →

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Hedonism and gambling

Posted on November 11, 2019 by odeboyz

Hedonists want to win. They really want to win. Losing isn’t fun. It makes you unhappy, resentful and unpleasant. Hedonists like easy money but not losing, which is the central problem in gambling as it often involves losing. Obviously hedonists can … Continue reading →

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It’s a bit extreme but….

Posted on November 7, 2019 by odeboyz

Peggy

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Book Review: Richard Davies ~ Extreme Economies: Survival * Failure * Future – Lessons from the World’s Limits (2019)

Posted on November 7, 2019 by odeboyz

Davies book has three parts. Each part is a case study. Davies’s book reflects global fieldwork, which is done brilliantly. Section one: Survival features an eye-catching analysis of Angola prison in Louisiana, USA. American justice(?) is barbaric,…average sentence for an … Continue reading →

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Chairing a School Exclusion Meeting

Posted on November 7, 2019 by odeboyz

Many of us have Chaired various meetings in the past, but I think one of the most testing; for me was when I was Chair of Governors at one of Harold Hill’s more notorious schools. Yes the school had a … Continue reading →

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Hedonists are adults

Posted on November 4, 2019 by odeboyz

Adults make decisions and take the consequences. Everyone does stupid things and sometimes they’re really stupid. Hedonists don’t whine about bad luck. They know they fouled up. Even if they followed advice it’s still their decision and they accept ownership. … Continue reading →

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Jack Dee on people with allergies

Posted on November 4, 2019 by odeboyz

If I’m pushed, I’d also admit I don’t like people with allergies. They just annoy me. There seems to be something far too self-centred about it. “No thanks, I’m allergic.” Why not just say ‘No thanks’? I wasn’t asking for … Continue reading →

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The London Borough of agony

Posted on November 3, 2019 by odeboyz

Hackney Borough Council is very old It is poor, yet there are rich people there It is cosmopolitan, yet it is still cockney A fair share of crooks but a nice place to behold. I have been in every part … Continue reading →

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Edgar Degas painting

Posted on October 31, 2019 by odeboyz
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God and airline pilots

Posted on October 31, 2019 by odeboyz

Question: What’s the difference between God and an airline pilot? Answer: God doesn’t think he’s a pilot. Chris

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