Author Archives: odeboyz

Messi’s psychological warfare

Posted on August 14, 2023 by odeboyz

Alessandro Nesta on Messi: “I kicked him and fell down, exhausted. He immediately gave me his hand to lift me up. Do you understand? I was on the ground and 2 seconds later, I opened my eyes and saw him … Continue reading →

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It was tough in my day

Posted on August 10, 2023 by odeboyz
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How New Zealanders amuse themselves

Posted on August 10, 2023 by odeboyz

“The first sausage arrived in my letterbox in the summer of 2022,” Jacob Coetzee told reporters in Surfdale, on Auckland’s Waiheke Island, “wrapped in white buttered bread, coated in tomato sauce, and looking as if it had been barbecued. I … Continue reading →

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An anatomy class for veterinary students

Posted on August 7, 2023 by odeboyz

First-year students were attending a class on a cow. The professor began his lecture, “Vet’s need two important qualities. Firstly, they shouldn’t be disgusted by anything involving an animal’s body.” The professor stuck his finger in the cow’s anus, withdrew … Continue reading →

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Film Review: Oppenheimer (2023) (Cillian Murphy and Robert Downey jr)

Posted on August 7, 2023 by odeboyz

At three hours long I nearly avoided this film. A grave error of judgement. Three hours flew past leaving me with a warm sense of privilege. Why? I felt that I’d been part of something, which was out of the … Continue reading →

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Reassurance!

Posted on July 31, 2023 by odeboyz
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Book Review: Sue Townsend ~ Adrian Mole: The prostate years (2009)

Posted on July 31, 2023 by odeboyz

Sue Townsend’s character Adrian Mole is a masterclass in English humour. Ever since she introduced us to The secret diary of Adrian Mole aged 133/4 the character has developed. The nerdy, geeky, unworldly, kindly and hapless Adrian continuously drifts towards … Continue reading →

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Brian Clough’s advice to Trevor Francis

Posted on July 27, 2023 by odeboyz

Brian Clough: “Trevor, when you get the ball, son, pass it to John Robertson” Trevor Francis (Britain’s first £1 million signing): ”Why?” Brian Clough: “Because he’s a better player than you!”

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Israel’s Medieval Defence System

Posted on July 27, 2023 by odeboyz

The Normans conquered England in 1066 and built castles to protect themselves. Their sophisticated castles were a brilliant, functional response to threats from a hostile population. Castles were successful until the civil wars of the 17th century.1 Cromwell’s New Model … Continue reading →

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Edmund Spenser: 16th century poet and murderous colonialist

Posted on July 24, 2023 by odeboyz

“Great force must be the instrument, but famine must be the mean[s], for till Ireland be famished it cannot be subdued.” Spenser knew exactly what he was advocating. This is his description  of famine in Ireland which he saw. “Out … Continue reading →

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