Category Archives: Health

Book Review: Roberto Saviano ~ ZeroZeroZero (2013) (Translator Virginia Jewiss)

Posted on August 12, 2026 by odeboyz

I recently read Oliver Bullough’s Everybody Loves Our Dollars (2026), which describes the *Money Laundering Industry*. The city of London’s finest feature: Banks, financial professionals, high price lawyers, estate agents, stock market and subsidiary organisations. He said: The amounts involved … Continue reading →

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Cooking for Slackers: Tortilla (serves one unless you’re a dainty eater)

Posted on August 5, 2026 by odeboyz

Spanish readers should avert their eyes and leave the page now! This Tortilla recipe is demanding for easy-going Slackers. However, every Slacker occasionally want a new jig. And that means the Slacker Mission Statement goes to the wall. This recipe … Continue reading →

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Pete Hegseth, Medievel Warrior

Posted on July 18, 2026 by odeboyz

Pete Hegseth is secretary of state for war but seems to have an almost medieval view of war. His ‘No Quarter’ instruction is only really applicable on a battle field, which more-or-less don’t exist in 2026. American war crimes as … Continue reading →

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The USA’s siege of Cuba: 2026

Posted on July 15, 2026 by odeboyz

Since February 2026 the USA has blockaded Cuba. The idea is that they will be starved into submission. Medicine, oil and food are all prevented from entering Cuba. Obviously this means that the most vulnerable will die first. The USA … Continue reading →

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Cooking for Slackers: Almond and Banana Toastie

Posted on June 3, 2026 by odeboyz

A toasted banana slice is lovely. But it can be improved. Classically a toasted banana slice is bread toasted on one side then a smear of mashed banana on the untoasted side. The banana is grilled until it’s bubbling. The … Continue reading →

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The Murder of King George V, 1936

Posted on April 15, 2026 by odeboyz

“…..in the diary of his physician, Lord Bertrand Dawson. Dawson had written about the night of January 20: “I therefore decided to determine the end and injected ….morphia gr. 3/4 and shortly afterwards cocaine gr. 1 into the [king’s] distended … Continue reading →

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Is a McDonald’s burger food?

Posted on April 11, 2026 by odeboyz

“There have been a lot of online videos and photos touting the fact that when left out for an extended period of time, a McDonald’s hamburger does not rot and that this is because they are laden with chemicals. The … Continue reading →

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Capitalism is shameless

Posted on April 8, 2026 by odeboyz

Philip Morris is the largest tobacco company in the world. “In July 2021……[they] agreed to buy Vectura Group for £1.1bn – a company that, at the time, made most of its £200m revenue from a portfolio of products to treat … Continue reading →

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Japan’s loneliness crisis monetised

Posted on January 28, 2026 by odeboyz

“I started working as a grandmother-for-hire after my dog died….and my daughter told me about a company that hires older women to play the role of grandmother for strangers. I’m hired to cook for guests, and to act like a … Continue reading →

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A Ben Elton quip

Posted on January 24, 2026 by odeboyz

 I am a lager user and one drug leads to another. If you do lager, as night follows day, you’ll end up doing Kentucky Fried Chicken.

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