Author Archives: odeboyz

Make Russia great again

Posted on August 24, 2018 by odeboyz

“It is discovered that Stalin is alive and living in a cabin in Siberia. A delegation is sent to convince him to return to Moscow, assume power, and restore Russia to greatness. After some reluctance, Stalin agrees to come back. … Continue reading →

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Justice

Posted on August 21, 2018 by odeboyz

Drones killing the innocent man and maybe the guilty Drones killing the innocent woman and maybe the guilty Drones killing the innocent child and maybe the guilty Drones flying to the executioner’s will. There are no judges in the courtroom … Continue reading →

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How research grants get distributed

Posted on August 21, 2018 by odeboyz

NASA was interviewing professionals to be sent to Mars. Only one could go and they wouldn’t be returning. The first applicant, an engineer, was asked how much she wanted to be paid for going. “A million dollars,” she answered, “because … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Mick Herron- Slow Horses

Posted on August 21, 2018 by odeboyz

Every organisation has people who don’t fit in. Slough House is full of MI5 rejects, underachievers and the really talented who don’t fit in: they don’t have any career prospects. Jackson Lamb is significantly superior to everyone else with a … Continue reading →

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Japanese commuters

Posted on August 17, 2018 by odeboyz

Ray E.

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Paying for blood: a good thing?

Posted on August 17, 2018 by odeboyz

Only countries that pay for plasma are self-sufficient in it. (Italy where donors are given time off work, is close to self-sufficiency.) Half of America’s plasma is shipped to Europe- 20M contributions worth. Canada imports 80% of its plasma products … Continue reading →

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Who Will Succeed Theresa May? A Guide

Posted on August 17, 2018 by odeboyz

Margaret Thatcher resigned as Prime Minister in 1990 leaving the Conservative party bereft. Six leaders in the intervening twenty-eight years hasn’t reduced the grief. All six were mediocre.1 The Conservative Associations are dominated by the elderly who are the electorate … Continue reading →

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Appointing a new deputy sheriff

Posted on August 14, 2018 by odeboyz

The local sheriff was looking for a deputy, so Gomer – who was not exactly the sharpest nail in the bucket went in to try out for the job. “Okay,” the sheriff drawled, “Gomer, what is 1 and 1?” “11” … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Omar El Akkad ~ American War

Posted on August 14, 2018 by odeboyz

Omar was born in Egypt, lived in Qatar and is now a Canadian. This matters, American War is a dystopian novel set in the late 21st century. America is engaged in a vicious civil war. Climate change has caused havoc … Continue reading →

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Trump’s gigantic wall is a medieval response to a non-problem

Posted on August 10, 2018 by odeboyz

1 The USA has a population of 326.8 million (Britain has a population of 65.6 million people) and 2 The USA has a landmass of 3.797 million sq. miles (Britain is 80.823 sq. miles) and 3 Therefore the USA needs … Continue reading →

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