Author Archives: odeboyz

Essex Police: the Keystone Cops?

Posted on June 22, 2018 by odeboyz

“Officers originally thought Palmer had died of natural causes because of keyhole surgery to his chest, but it later emerged he had been shot six times at close range. An inquest in 2016 heard there were failings on the part … Continue reading →

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A blatant insurance salesman

Posted on June 22, 2018 by odeboyz

Salesman: This policy is called the Peace of Mind Policy and it’s perfect for you. Customer: Why? Salesman: Well the exclusions are printed in light blue on a green background and I don’t think that you’re the sort of person … Continue reading →

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Rationing 1940-1954

Posted on June 21, 2018 by odeboyz

I was born in 1944. My first two years I and my two older brothers were evacuated with our mother to a small terraced house in Bolton (Lancashire). We returned to London in 1946. I remember shopping with my Mum … Continue reading →

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The case for the legalisation of drugs: the marketplace has spoken

Posted on June 19, 2018 by odeboyz

In the recent Global Survey on Drugs, cocaine users around the world reported, that their most recent cocaine order was delivered in less time, on average, than their most recent pizza order. https://marginalrevolution.com/marginalrevolution/2018/05/facts-drugs-including-fentanyl.html#comments Chris

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Football Review: England vs Tunisia 18th June 2018

Posted on June 19, 2018 by odeboyz

The bookmaker Paddy Power is offering odds of 250-1 on England winning the World Cup: 250-1 for new customers.1 The form-book is the FIFA world rankings: England at 12th with Tunisia lagging at 21st. Sure enough the form came through … Continue reading →

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Small little boy

Posted on June 18, 2018 by odeboyz

In scuffed shoes, baggy and unkempt Grey flannel trousers passed on as ‘hand me down’ A shirt and jumper, much the same, School jacket, too big to fit. The boy was considered, frail With weak eyesight and limited learning He … Continue reading →

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A Statue meets the good fairy

Posted on June 15, 2018 by odeboyz

Good fairy: “I’ll give you one wish.” Statue: “I’d like to stretch my legs, runabout, shout and scream.” Good fairy: “Your wish is my command.” And the statue immediately starts running around. Then he ran into the bushes and the … Continue reading →

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Women of the French Resistance 1940-45

Posted on June 15, 2018 by odeboyz

After France was crushed, resistance to the German conquerors came from two principal sources: Communists and the Gaullist Free French. French women were critical to the entire resistance movement as they exploited their femininity. Women moved messages and small arms … Continue reading →

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Irony

Posted on June 12, 2018 by odeboyz
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America’s school shootings

Posted on June 12, 2018 by odeboyz

“This year, going to school has involved more fatalities than serving in the US military.” https://marginalrevolution.com/marginalrevolution/2018/05/saturday-assorted-links-162.html Chris

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