Author Archives: odeboyz

God’s Grand Design: a downside

Posted on February 24, 2022 by odeboyz
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Garry Kasparov’s phenomenal memory

Posted on February 24, 2022 by odeboyz

“I was to be tested by seeing if I could identify each game by looking at the position on the board….. I said, ‘I’m honoured you are interested in understanding the human mind, but I hope you will forgive me … Continue reading →

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Sarah the Supply Teacher

Posted on February 21, 2022 by odeboyz

Sarah the supply teacher watched the boys having fun kicking a football. She went across to Harry, who was standing by himself, and asked if he was OK. ‘Sure.’ “You can go and play with the other boys.” “It’s best … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Zlatan Ibrahimovic ~ I am Zlatan Ibrahimovic (with David Lagercrantz) (Translator Ruth Urbom)

Posted on February 21, 2022 by odeboyz

This book is a superior sports autobiography. Zlatan’s ghost writer is an author in his own right, and translator is excellent. They capture the intensity of his life and the voice of an immigrant living in poverty. As a sports … Continue reading →

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Blackadder: the First World War

Posted on February 17, 2022 by odeboyz
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Three German Generals, 1906-16

Posted on February 17, 2022 by odeboyz

During the Great European Peace, 1871-14, German generals were redundant. There hadn’t been a German army on a battlefield since 1871. To compound their misery, German society was militaristic. Kaiser Wilhelm II wore full military uniform on every occasion. He … Continue reading →

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The Hitchhiker

Posted on February 14, 2022 by odeboyz

Acting on an impulse Jim picked up a hitchhiker. They chatted pleasantly enough and then the hitchhiker said, “How do you I’m not a serial killer?” “Oh. I’m pretty sure that you aren’t.” The hitchhiker was surprised at how calm … Continue reading →

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Geoff Boycott and Garry Sobers: a superb anecdote

Posted on February 14, 2022 by odeboyz

IAN CHAPPELL, former Australian captain, once told a great story about SIR GARFIELD SOBERS and SIR GEOFFREY BOYCOTT: They were playing in England and GEOFF BOYCOTT came to GARRY one day and said, “GARRY, you seem to get me out … Continue reading →

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The politics of begging

Posted on February 10, 2022 by odeboyz
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Putin visits Estonia

Posted on February 10, 2022 by odeboyz

Immigration officer says: “Name?”.“Vladimir Vladimirovich Putin”.“Address?”“Kremlin, Moscow, Russia”.“Occupation?” “I’m just visiting.”

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