Category Archives: Health

American Mass Shootings: Entertainment for Psychopaths?

Posted on July 17, 2023 by odeboyz

“Mass Shooting Tracker: four or more persons shot in one incident, at one location, at roughly the same time.”1 The invasion of Ukraine began on February 24th 2022. In the USA, on that day, there were two mass shootings with … Continue reading →

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Aroma!

Posted on June 19, 2023 by odeboyz
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Incest and the end of Imperial Spain

Posted on June 8, 2023 by odeboyz

The rulers of Spain had long pursued a policy of intermarriage in the hope of uniting the entire peninsular under a single sceptre. Although in 1580 these incestuous unions achieved their goal when Philip became king of Portugal. They dramatically … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Bonnie Garmus ~ Lessons in Chemistry (2022)

Posted on June 5, 2023 by odeboyz

The usual hyperbole on the front cover included ‘Absolutely unputdownable’ by Richard E Grant. And it was true! Only massive willpower stopped me reading at 11 p.m. Then I couldn’t sleep because I was thinking about the storyline. Which is? … Continue reading →

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Modern ‘Woke’ Witches

Posted on May 29, 2023 by odeboyz
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Are Whole Life Sentences Inhumane?

Posted on May 11, 2023 by odeboyz

…..when a judge passes a ‘whole life order’. This sentence means that the offender must spend the rest of their life in prison.1 Malcolm Green received a whole life order in 1989 because, it was decided that he would likely … Continue reading →

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Alcohol Abused

Posted on March 6, 2023 by odeboyz

Beer Guinness: Irish sludge Stella Artois: Brain damage Spirits Brandy: An expensive way to get a headache Whisky: £150 for a half decent bottle Wine House wine: Mouthwash Prosecco: Lemonade for adults

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My kind of ‘Fun Run’

Posted on January 23, 2023 by odeboyz
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Cooking for Slackers: Mackerel a la bistro

Posted on January 23, 2023 by odeboyz

Canned fish has a poor reputation. This will change your mind. Ingredients Can of mackerel in olive oil1 Two thick slices of Hovis bread One tomato Paprika2 Technique Drain oil into a bowl Soak one side of the slices of … Continue reading →

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Cooking for Slackers: Spanish style ‘Egg and chips’

Posted on January 9, 2023 by odeboyz

Excellent chips are impossible to do without a deep pan. (Air Fryers1 and oven chips2  produce a pale imitation of the real thing.) This recipe is exciting with minimal effort and low, low cost achieved without special equipment. Ingredients Two … Continue reading →

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