From Editor Gordon Hauptfleisch:
I'm always on the lookout for a good mystery or police procedural series. Howard Dratch's review of Acqua Alta by Donna Leon introduced more fully a writer I haven't read, and brought to vivid life an intriguing mystery story and promising series that is - and this is the clincher - character driven. Indeed, as described by Howard, it doesn't seem that it will take much effort and just a short amount of time before I, too, can "settle into the comfort of characters already known to me, who I like and who will only become better known." The exotic setting in Venice doesn't hurt either. Plus we get a lesson in art forgery — I'm always looking for a new hobby, too.
TV/FILM
No picks this week.
CULTURE
From Culture Editor Diana Hartman:
Dave Nalle poignantly cites the productive differences between environmentalism and conservationism, between do-gooders and those who do good in Earth Day vs. Arbor Day.
POLITICS
From Politics Editor Dave Nalle:
Off the Road: Train Travel Could Be a Delight by Sean Aqui
A nice personal reminder of what we have lost by letting our rail system fail our nation.
A Child's Dreams, A Man's Nightmares by Paul Jordan, Sr.
A heartfelt consideration of the conflicting thoughts a father faces when his son wants to join the military in a time of war.
From Asst. Politics Editor Mark Schannon:
Nine Days Observing the Sick Old Man of Europe by Tom Donelson
Interesting on-site view of some the problems plaguing Europe and Europe's seeming inability to address them.
SPORTS
From Sports Editor Matthew T. Sussman:
Jerry Koosman, The Most Underrated Pitcher of His Era by Sal Marinello
A coherent statistical argument + praise of a left-handed pitcher = money in my book.
GAMING
From Gaming Editor Ken Edwards:
PC Game Review: Deimos Rising by W.E. Wallo
A PC port of a Mac game? You don't see that much. Deimos Rising is a an entertaining vertical-scrolling shooter that brings back fond memories of yesteryear.
Article comments
1 - Nik
Thank you kindly natalie -- although I need to note it's "Dirga," not "Durga." (I'm used to it!) Thanks again!
2 - Lisa McKay
Fixed, Nik! Sorry about that.
3 - Richard Marcus
Many thanks Connies for the nod,I've always loved late sixties early seventies funk. So finding this little horde of lost treasures to review was a treat. Of interest to all you Bob Marley freaks out there, this disc is released by the former owner of Studio One in Kingston, who now lives somewhere in New York City and runs a record label.
4 - Richard Marcus
Many thanks Connies for the nod,I've always loved late sixties early seventies funk. So finding this little horde of lost treasures to review was a treat. Of interest to all you Bob Marley freaks out there, this disc is released by the former owner of Studio One in Kingston, who now lives somewhere in New York City and runs a record label.
5 - Mat Brewster
Thanks for the nod, Connie and congrats to everyone else.
6 - John Owen
Hey, hey! Thanks for the nod, Connie! Richard, that review of yours is outstanding work... as a dedicated funkateer (I gots my Funk Express Card and everything) I need to get that disc.