Author Archives: odeboyz

Brand Loyalty!

Posted on May 10, 2021 by odeboyz
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Why did so many Germans support Hitler?

Posted on May 10, 2021 by odeboyz

A well-respected German historian has a radical new theory to explain a nagging question: Why did average Germans so heartily support the Nazis and Third Reich? Hitler, says Goetz Aly, was a “feel good dictator,” a leader who not only … Continue reading →

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The Bear and the Hunter

Posted on May 6, 2021 by odeboyz

A hunter was confronted by a huge bear. All of his attempts to shoot the bear were unsuccessful. Then he turned and ran and ran and ran and ran until he came to the edge of a steep cliff. Seeing … Continue reading →

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The Burmese Pythons of Florida

Posted on May 6, 2021 by odeboyz

There are many examples of invasive species colonising new territories.1 Writing about the UK’s Japanese Knotweed challenge doesn’t have the same buzz as Florida’s Burmese Pythons, though the storyline is the same.2 Japanese Knotweed was brought into the UK as … Continue reading →

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Germany and the Cause of the First World War

Posted on May 4, 2021 by odeboyz

“The Allied and Associated Governments affirm and Germany accepts the responsibility of Germany and her allies for causing all the loss and damage to which the Allied and Associated Governments and their nationals have been subjected as a consequence of … Continue reading →

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Tesco Here I Come

Posted on May 3, 2021 by odeboyz
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Book Review: Carl Hiaasen ~ Razor Girl (2016)

Posted on May 3, 2021 by odeboyz

Hiaasen is a 21st century Florida version of P G Wodehouse. Beautiful writing, stereotypes developed to breaking point and then stretched a little bit more and zany storylines. His ultimate premise is that Florida is filled with insane people who … Continue reading →

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Porridge sitcom: scene between Fletcher, prisoner and Mr Barrowclough, warder

Posted on April 29, 2021 by odeboyz

Fletcher: You’re lookin’ a bit down in the mouth, Mr Barrowclough, anything the matter? Mr Barrowclough: Oh, nothing much. The usual. Domestic crisis. Fletcher: Oh dear. Mrs Barrowclough left you, has she? Mr Barrowclough: Unhappily, no. Fletcher – Ronnie Barker, … Continue reading →

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Barack Obama: War Criminal

Posted on April 29, 2021 by odeboyz

Americans love painless war – painless for them that is. The current weapons of choice are Drones. Drones are murderous console games.1 Those using them claim US intelligence is flawless and drone attacks are entirely effective. Putting it crudely, ‘Only … Continue reading →

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A wannabe accountant disappoints

Posted on April 26, 2021 by odeboyz
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