TV/FILM
From Culture Editor Diana Hartman:
Reviewer Chris Evans has written a divinely inspired review of the movie Akeelah and the Bee. Very few reviews leave me feeling like I can't wait to see the movie, but this one certainly did. Chris effectively introduces the plot and the characters, giving up just enough background to leave a reader wanting more. By the end of the review, I couldn't wait to get to my local theater listings to find out when it would be showing here.
CULTURE
From Culture Editor Diana Hartman:
Richard Marcus takes a most interesting and in-depth look at the role of symbols in our society, particularly the seemingly defunct but historically significant labryinth in Labyrinths: A Symbol To Share.
POLITICS
From Politics Editor Dave Nalle:
If It Is Broke, Fix It! by Paul Jordan, Sr.
A heartfelt cry for the same principles that make personal responsibility such a good idea to also apply in government, specifically in the management of FEMA.
Stephen Colbert: Buried by Truthiness by Amrita Rajan
A nice summary of Colbert's appearance at the White House Correspondent's Dinner, with some good discussion ensuing.
From Editor Gordon Hauptfleisch:
If Aztlan had been real and had stretched from Cancun to Spokane, so what? In Reconquista: Taking Back The American Southwest, Greg Strange asks and articulately answers in a no-nonsense counter argument to what may be every-which-way-but-lucid reasoning behind a below-the-radar movement, a provocative development that, as Greg points out, has implications that stretch beyond some elusive shape-shifter borders.
From Asst. Sports Editor Sal Marinello:
Economic Growth So Strong It Can't Be Ignored by Dave Nalle
I nominate Dave Nalle because he tackles serious and difficult subjects, writes clearly and concisely, and always provides plenty of supporting info. Also, his manner of responding to critics is something that all of us should pay attention to and emulate in our responses to critics and kooks alike.
SPORTS
From Sports Editor Matthew T. Sussman:
The Death of Steve Howe by Eric Olsen
Well, it's not much of a sports story, I mean he does mention the former Dodgers pitcher dying tragically and all, but it's just a very sobering tale of what not to do, or least what you should learn if you perform said things and suffer a rude awakening. But it's in my section, so I might as well up and honor it.
Article comments
1 - Stephen V Funk
Fobtastic! Thanks!
2 - Michael J. West
Wow. Thanks very much!
3 - Chris Evans
Awesome! Thanks!
4 - Richard Marcus
Once again I'm humbled by your appreciation of my work. I was nervous about the chronic pain article because I hate "sharing", but sometimes it's important to talk about an issue and be able to site original sources. When you are the horse's mouth I guess that makes it just a little easier to report the facts and find examples.
What was nice was that the people who commented felt like I was giving them a voice...that's cool.
So thank you Gordan, and thank you Diana.
5 - Don Baiocchi
Thank you! Quite an honor.
6 - Pratyush
Thank you. Always feels special. :)
7 - Amrita
Thank you! Outshined by the company btw.