Spying in the 21st Century and other selected humor/satire

Spying in the 21st Century and other selected humor/satire





A collection of original humor/satire by Patrick L. Halliwell
Illustrations by Kayoko Halliwell
All items in this collection were first published (and are still available) as independent Kindle Editions.


Table of Contents

1. Spying in the 21st Century: secret memorandum of the Central Intelligence Committee, Republic of [censored]
A secret memo, washed up in the pocket of an unidentifiable corpse on a distant shore in a far-off country, outlines all the new methods of spying in the 21st century. Methods and projects include: the Internet Search Engine Project; the Free Mail Service Project; the Social Networking Project; the Short-Texting "Snitcher" Project; the Operating System Project; the Video Brainwashing Project; and others. This memo also shows how spying in the 21st century can be a very profitable enterprise.

2. The Book of (psss)Alms: from the Bible of Greede
An original parody based on the Book of Psalms, King James version of the Bible (which is in the public domain). From the Bible of Greede, the true book of faith for modern political and business culture.

3. Patrick's Original Guide to Cleaning Up the Oil Spill
In the messy wake of the 2010 Gulf of Mexico oil spill, it has become clear that a new strategy is needed for handling offshore oil spills. This new strategy should include a complete and effective plan for the actual cleanup, and most importantly, a public relations strategy that will keep the press and the politicians off your backs. Having a proper strategy will let corporate executives get their lives back quickly, so that they can concentrate on golfing and other more important activities.

4. Patrick's Original Voluntary Census Forms
Information and thought control are essential for governing "democracies" in the 21st century. Properly designed voluntary census forms will allow governments to get the information they want. And only that! (Warning: This is fiction. If you would like to use this work as a basis for real census forms, please contact the author for licensing information. But before that, please see a doctor!)

5. How I Became the World's Most Famous Best-Selling Self-Published Author: exclusive interview with Manley Goodfellow
In the year 2035, an interviewer has tracked down the world's most famous and best-selling self-published author, Manley Goodfellow, who has been hiding out in a New Hampshire farmhouse after his widely-publicized death. In this exclusive private interview, Manley tells how he moved from being an obscure self-published author, with dismal sales, to become a rich and famous best-selling author.

6. Patrick's Original Guide to Canoe-Tipping
An introduction to the enjoyable sport of canoe-tipping. (Warning: this work is humor. Do not try these methods yourself!)

7. Talking to the Animals
Life has become very interesting since I learned how to talk to the animals.


About the author
Patrick L. Halliwell is a Canadian author, composer and musicologist. His publications include fiction, humor, serious essays, practical items, and scholarly articles on traditional Japanese koto music. He is also creator and producer of "Phonobites," a unique set of exercises for English pronunciation. His original music combines musical principles and elements from a variety of the world's great traditions. His official website is www.lakipi.com









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