Monthly Archives: October, 2010

Placating Placards

Eric Priezkalns - October 31, 2010

Like many distant observers of US politics, I was heartened by the Stewart-Colbert Rally for Sanity and/or Fear. These two presenters of topical...

Progress Without End

Eric Priezkalns - October 23, 2010

In the year 4010, U2 lead singer Bono is hosting a dinner party for his rich, beautiful and powerful friends. Their meal finished,...

10 Reasons to Give Qatar the 2022 World Cup

Eric Priezkalns - October 18, 2010

I am a sourpuss contrarian. Show me an argument, and I will show you the opposite argument. Hence, after re-reading my arguments...

10 Reasons not to Give Qatar the 2022 World Cup

Eric Priezkalns - October 18, 2010

There cannot be anyone living in Qatar who is unaware of its bid to host the 2022 World Cup. The tiny Arab state...

The Golden Cupid of Pickled Lily Circus

Eric Priezkalns - October 9, 2010

Karen Zipslicer woke, and sat bolt upright in her bed. She gasped. The room was black and cold. Then Karen quickly...

Favourite Film Instant In-Jokes

Eric Priezkalns - October 2, 2010

Hollywood moviemakers must be full of mirth. As well as having a job that many people envy, and laughing all the way to...

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This website showcases content created by Eric Priezkalns, who also uses the pen name Ray Blank when writing science fiction. It includes stories, essays, poems, short films and audio recordings.