Author Archives: odeboyz

The Winning Culture Explained

Posted on June 25, 2025 by odeboyz
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Book Review: James Ellroy ~ The Big Nowhere (1988)

Posted on June 25, 2025 by odeboyz

The USA has a menacing culture, which embraces extreme violence and corruption. The January 6th 2020 Insurrection led to multiple deaths and systematic vandalism. It was celebrated by President Trump as an act of ‘patriotism’. His first act, as president, … Continue reading →

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A Christopher Hitchins quip

Posted on June 21, 2025 by odeboyz

“Since it is obviously inconceivable that all religions can be right, the most reasonable conclusion is that they are all wrong.”

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Everyone has problems

Posted on June 18, 2025 by odeboyz
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My perfect dinner guest: Les Dawson

Posted on June 18, 2025 by odeboyz

Les would have to be partial to a takeaway, since myculinary skills are somewhat limited. The person I’ve chosen would, Ithink, be happy at the prospect of joining me for a portion of cod, chipsand mushy peas, just about the … Continue reading →

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Drinking coffee in the USA and France

Posted on June 11, 2025 by odeboyz
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Cooking for Slackers: Cheerful scrambled eggs

Posted on June 11, 2025 by odeboyz

The ‘Mission Statement’ of Cooking for Slackers says food should be cheap, quick and cheerful. It’s the ‘cheerful’ bit that often goes missing. Good food? Yes. Cheerful? Possibly not. So, cheerfulness is now included in this recipe. The basic Slacker … Continue reading →

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Dick Gregory deals with a racist audience

Posted on June 7, 2025 by odeboyz

He was accidently booked by the Playboy Club, Chicago to play a convention of white businessmen…..It was a matter of moments before a refrigerator salesman had stood up and called him the N… word. The comedian responded by saying that … Continue reading →

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No pressure! Isn’t it nice?

Posted on June 4, 2025 by odeboyz
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War Studies: Falklands War, 1982 ~ The price of pride

Posted on June 4, 2025 by odeboyz

The Falkland Islands in 1982 had a dwindling, ageing population.1 Worse: they were of no economic or strategic importance for the UK. Falklanders were excluded from British citizenship in 1981 by Margaret Thatcher. She wanted to off-load them. Thatcher’s solution … Continue reading →

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