Author Archives: odeboyz

G E Moore on Wittgenstein

Posted on September 20, 2018 by odeboyz

When Wittgenstein submitted the Tractatus as his doctoral dissertation, G. E. Moore is reputed to have sent in an examiner’s report including the words, “It is my personal opinion that Mr. Wittgenstein’s thesis is a work of genius; but, be … Continue reading →

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A Brexit joke

Posted on September 20, 2018 by odeboyz

Brexit is as though the UK got drunk and accidentally unfriended Europe on Facebook. Chris

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Two Peace Treaties: Brest-Litovsk, March 1918 and Versailles, June 1919

Posted on September 20, 2018 by odeboyz

The Brest-Litovsk and Versailles peace treaties were two sides of the same coin for Germany. Germany imposed the Brest-Litovsk Treaty on the Soviets and then had onerous conditions imposed on them at Versailles. There are remarkable similarities in the two … Continue reading →

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The Pope goes for a drive in Washington

Posted on September 17, 2018 by odeboyz

During a visit to America the Pope gets bored being driven around Washington. “Driver! I’ll take over for the time being.” “Certainly, Your Holiness,” says the driver. Because the Pope is infallible he starts driving like a maniac all around … Continue reading →

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Football Review: Dagenham and Redbridge vs. Chesterfield Saturday 15th September 2018

Posted on September 17, 2018 by odeboyz

Dagenham (‘Redbridge’ is silent amongst hard core fans) have had a torrid 2018. The principal sponsor and benefactor withdrew support and with very poor crowds (a home crowd of about 1000 + away support) and mounting debts it looked like … Continue reading →

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Really good medical advice

Posted on September 13, 2018 by odeboyz

Peter

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Exploitation of public assets by London Borough of Havering, 2018

Posted on September 13, 2018 by odeboyz

This year (2018) our local Harrow Lodge Park was subjected to two hideous instances of corporate exploitation. The flats can be viewed as luxurious, they are spaciously built to “Parker Morris” standards and with an envious view over the park … Continue reading →

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Burial at sea

Posted on September 11, 2018 by odeboyz

Three sailors agreed that they would be buried at sea and whoever was left would officiate. Sure enough Salty died and his two friends arranged to meet the following week-end to bury him. They rowed out about fifty yards and … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Helen Cresswell ~ Ordinary Jack: the Bagthorpe Saga

Posted on September 11, 2018 by odeboyz

Ordinary Jack is aimed at the 9+ market. Yes it’s a children’s book. It’s full of guileless humour and strong characterisation. Ordinary Jack is a member of the Bagthorpe family all of whom are very high achieving talented and utterly … Continue reading →

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The Isle of Wight

Posted on September 10, 2018 by odeboyz

Up by six, out by seven A two hour drive South Though the ‘New Forest’ It’s verdant green, still seems pristine Hedge-row flowers Created as nature’s, florist. We meet the others at the ferry The children, bright eyed Impatient to … Continue reading →

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