Yearly Archives: 2013

How Austerity Affects Readers of The Guardian

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The rich get richer, the poor get poorer, and then there are readers of The Guardian. What does austerity mean to them? Thankfully, we...

Waking In Dark Places

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In the last episode of Karen Zipslicer's adventures, she was rescued by Lady Emerald from the police, only to fall asleep in her carriage... Karen...

It’s Housing, Stupid

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We all know the British economy is in bad shape. Opinions vary as to what is going wrong, and who is to blame....

The Lady Emerald

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"Come with us, we'll take you to a doctor," said the woman in the carriage, holding the door open. Limping badly, Karen was helped...

When More Rules Mean Less

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George Orwell was no fool. A lot of people like to think of themselves as victims. A lot less want to think...

Out of the Cauldron, Into the Kettle

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In the last episode of Karen Zipslicer's adventures, Karen witnessed the riot in Farrago Square, and ran away. But where did she go...? Karen pushed...

Goodbye Species

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Is there a chance? Such a beautiful creature must be saved. Such grace, such form. So unique. Ignore the killing, all species do such. See nature's perfection, how well it...

The Battle of Farrago Square

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Last time, we left Karen stuck in Farrago Square, listening to Marianne Hardbun's speech... The crowd applauded and hollered and stamped their hooves enthusiastically. Marianne...

Palaver at Farrago Square

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In the last episode of Karen Zipslicer's adventures, Karen had just ventured into Farrago Square, and seen the enormous crowd gathered there... As her awe...

Ten Slogans The Gun Lobby Never Uses

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Guns don't kill people, people kill people. ...has to be the one of the most lampooned slogans ever, coming just behind Chairman Mao's 'Great Leap...

The Funnel Begins

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In the last episode of Karen Zipslicer's adventures, she left Airship Downs, walking into the heart of town, headed for the ships that docked...

Why JJ Abrams Was A Bad Choice for Star Wars

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Who could do more harm to Star Wars than Jar Jar Binks? J.J. Abrams could, and I think he will. The clue is in...
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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.

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