Author Archives: odeboyz

The Godfather’s Diplomatic Advice

Posted on August 11, 2022 by odeboyz
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Book Reviews: Russian Themed Thrillers

Posted on August 11, 2022 by odeboyz

When Martin Cruz Smith’s Gorky Park (1981), was published it was an instant hit. The subsequent series had everything. A Russian version of a maverick Detective Inspector who was brilliant and opposed by the forces of institutional corruption. And they … Continue reading →

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A Spike Milligan quip

Posted on August 4, 2022 by odeboyz

The best cure for sea sickness is to sit under a tree.

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The Execution of Charles the First: 30th January, 1649

Posted on August 4, 2022 by odeboyz

The axe was raised, it struck and Charles was beheaded. Charles died after being found guilty of a crime, which didn’t exist until Oliver Cromwell and his followers created it. They then appointed themselves as judge and jury adding a … Continue reading →

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Decisions! Decisions!

Posted on August 1, 2022 by odeboyz

Jim: How much to have this tooth pulled? Dentist: £100 Jim: £100 for a few minutes work? Dentist: Well, I can work very slowly if you want.

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Film Review: Elvis (Austin Butler and Tom Hanks) (2022)

Posted on August 1, 2022 by odeboyz

At 2 hours 40 this film had to be brilliant, otherwise it would have been a nasty self-indulgent mess. Director Baz Luhrmann is notorious for long films, which can be flabby. This isn’t one of them. 2 hours 40 wasn’t … Continue reading →

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Not quite the God of Love

Posted on July 28, 2022 by odeboyz
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Singapore’s Water Supply Problem

Posted on July 28, 2022 by odeboyz

“Newbrew is a highly quaffable beer,” a spokesperson for the Brewerkz craft beer brewery told reporters in Singapore, “which is perfectly suited to our tropical climate. It has a smooth, toasted honey-like aftertaste, and is made with the finest ingredients, … Continue reading →

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School uniform as a fetish

Posted on July 25, 2022 by odeboyz

The recent heatwave1 revealed problems with school uniform. Schools, however, have devoted huge emotional capital to student conformity and they didn’t like seeing their efforts going down the drain. This insight produced an intellectual meltdown but they couldn’t prevaricate because … Continue reading →

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Conservative beliefs rebutted

Posted on July 23, 2022 by odeboyz
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