Author Archives: odeboyz

My regression story: 2 The ship.

Posted on January 20, 2015 by odeboyz

A ship, a berth, a stinking bed, thrown in that place to lie. But no I wished to my sweet lord can this be truly I, A splitting head, a far-seen keg, a timbered waiving sky. Strange creaking; wind; and … Continue reading →

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In Praise of Premium Bonds

Posted on January 16, 2015 by odeboyz

Britain’s unique state lottery is called ‘Premium Bonds’. Although it is a lottery, the bondholders can get their money, in full, on demand : the antidote of true lotteries. A further unique feature is that numbers have a recurring opportunity … Continue reading →

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The Cursed German, born 11th November 1918 (parts 1 and 2)

Posted on January 13, 2015 by odeboyz

(1) 1918: defeated now Born a cursed German boy Soon a warrior. (2) Born a warrior Vengeance is my mission Patriot killer (Chris)

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Book Review Vitriol

Posted on January 13, 2015 by odeboyz

This is, “toxically inaccurate drivel… I wish that was the only time that the staggering arrogance of Patterson’s ignorance made itself known in this volume. But alas…” Marisa Lingen reviews William H Patterson’s Robert A Heinlein: in dialogue with this … Continue reading →

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The £50 Adventure: Chapter 4

Posted on January 9, 2015 by odeboyz

We finally ‘went live’ in April 2003, but we were still negotiating the MMA (Modular Management Agreement) and it would be a further 2 years later before this was finally signed off. I thought we were continuing to cope with … Continue reading →

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Winston Churchill, Victorian Warrior and Author at the battle of Omdurman, 1898

Posted on January 6, 2015 by odeboyz

“…on the other side bullets were shearing through flesh, smashing and splintering bone; blood spouted through terrible wounds; valient men were struggling on through a hell of whistling metal, exploding shells and spurting dust- suffering, despairing, dying.” Winston Churchill The … Continue reading →

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My Regression Story: 1

Posted on January 6, 2015 by odeboyz

Many years ago I became interested in all sorts of weird stuff. I had tried spiritualism and séances and was impressed by a TV programme on hypnosis and people regressing to a previous life. Well, that very night I decided that … Continue reading →

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The Battle of Omdurman, 2nd September 1898

Posted on January 2, 2015 by odeboyz

“…the sacred Black banner of the Khalifa floated high and remarkable.” (Winston S. Churchill*) European countries had very sophisticated armies, war industries and logistical understanding of warfare: war was a profession for Europeans. European wars were intensely competitive as witnessed by … Continue reading →

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Zen Existentialism

Posted on December 30, 2014 by odeboyz

Sic transit Gloria Here today, gone tomorrow Impermanence now! (Chris)

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How Economists Think: Victor Echevarria*

Posted on December 30, 2014 by odeboyz

“…. whilst we don’t expect deflation, we do think inflation will remain in negative territory in the coming months.” *Spanish economist quoted in Wall Street Journal 30th July 2014 (Chris)

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