Author Archives: odeboyz

Lies, Damned Lies and Accountancy

Posted on June 8, 2024 by odeboyz

Accountancy Scandal Carillion: Record fine for KPMG over ‘exceptional’ failure – BBC News

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The triumph of capitalism

Posted on June 5, 2024 by odeboyz

Yes, the planet got destroyed. But for a beautiful moment in time, we created a lot of value for shareholders.

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The Gaza Strip: a brief history

Posted on June 5, 2024 by odeboyz

The British Mandate, 1920-48 Palestine was a British quasi-colony after receiving a mandate from the League of Nations. The League expected Britain to train Palestinians for government before the mandate ended in 1948. The plan was for transition to self-governing … Continue reading →

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Buying a Barbie Doll

Posted on June 1, 2024 by odeboyz

Assistant: “We have Barbie goes to gym for £10; Barbie goes to the beach for £10; Barbie goes shopping for £10; and divorced Barbie for £300.”Father: “Why is divorced Barbie so expensive.”Assistant: “Divorced Barbie comes with Ken’s house, car, boat … Continue reading →

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Say no more!

Posted on May 29, 2024 by odeboyz
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Book Review: Michael Dobbs ~ The Lords’ Day (2007)

Posted on May 29, 2024 by odeboyz

Michael Dobbs is famous for The House of Cards, which has an international audience. A British and American TV series marks its acceptance as a definitive political novel. This is a red-blooded thriller: A Harry Jones1 novel. Jones has the … Continue reading →

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George Orwell Lives On!

Posted on May 25, 2024 by odeboyz
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Robin Williams on cricket

Posted on May 19, 2024 by odeboyz

“Cricket is basically baseball on Valium.”

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Fancy being a Lord?

Posted on May 11, 2024 by odeboyz
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Compassionate Conservatism – Dead in Action

Posted on May 11, 2024 by odeboyz

“The former Tory minister George Young described the homeless as ‘what you step over when you come out of the opera’. The Guardian – “The former Tory minister George Young described… | Facebook The Royal College of Psychiatrists responds to … Continue reading →

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