Author Archives: odeboyz

Two Texans go to Canada for a winter break

Posted on May 20, 2021 by odeboyz

On their first day they decided to go ice fishing. To spice it up the Texans decided to show the Canadians how great America was. The Texans challenged them to an ice fishing competition. Obviously the Canadians accepted. The team … Continue reading →

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The UK Mayoral Elections, 2021

Posted on May 20, 2021 by odeboyz

Turnout in none of the eleven 2021 Mayoral elections came close to 50%+1.The electorate shunned the opportunity to participate. (see Addendum) Does this affect the legitimacy of the result? Let’s imagine an election in fictional Loncaster which has an electorate … Continue reading →

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Greedy? Moi?

Posted on May 17, 2021 by odeboyz
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Book Review: S A Cosby ~ Blacktop Wasteland (2021)

Posted on May 17, 2021 by odeboyz

Anthony ‘Bug’ Bearegard, is a psychopath, a gangster, a loving father, an exceptional motor mechanic and brilliant driver. A very complex person overloaded with attributes each one of which is challenging for dominance. And that’s the source of the story. … Continue reading →

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A Gambler meets a Vagrant

Posted on May 13, 2021 by odeboyz

Vagrant: Can you spare £20? Gambler: Will you buy booze? Vagrant: No. Gambler: Will you gamble it away? Vagrant: No Gambler: Will you come home with me so my wife can see what happens to a man who doesn’t drink … Continue reading →

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How Former Prime Ministers Get Rich

Posted on May 13, 2021 by odeboyz

The last four British prime ministers left office and became speech makers, receiving enormous fees.1 Tony Blair, as a superstar, commands the highest. He was prime minister for ten years and at the centre of world affairs. His earnings are … Continue reading →

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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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