King Nagin by John Guilfoil takes a look at some of the more childish behavior from Ray Nagin, whose general uselessness is becoming apparent to people of all political persuasions on the anniversary of Katrina.
Katrina One Year Later: Myths Still Prevail by John Bambenek is a reminder that JB can write a damned fine analysis when he's not overwhelmed by religious fervor.
From Asst. Politics Editor Mark Schannon:
The Return of Baghdad Bob by Brad Schader is a riotous satire in the midst of the horror of Iraq.
No Child Left Without A Big Behind is a sarcastic stab at the failed No Child Left Behind Program from Diana Hartman.
Diana Hartman does it again in Satire: President Bush and Polled Citizens Continue to Denounce Knowledge and Tom Cruise Dies, one of the best satires in ages, skewing everyone and everything in sight.
What Choices Will Latin America Make? by Howard Dratch provides excellent analysis of the lack of direction and foresight keeping Latin America's economies in such bad shape.
SPORTS
From Sports Editor Matthew T. Sussman:It's not that I feel bad for Browns fans like Zach Baker, but their patience and optimism is tough not to admire, because be it the Browns or someone else, we're all rooting for that one beloved, yet pathetic team.
Adam Hoff knows Pac 10 football, and when he talks Pac 10 football, you should probably listen – especially when it's an extensive preview of the conference.
GAMING
There were no picks this week.SCI/TECH
From Sci/Tech Editor Lisa McKay:"They have to cut five minutes out of Gustav Holst now." With that opening sentence, Chancelucky sets the tone for the rest of Planet Rodney Dangerfield: Pluto Gets Dissed, his very funny look at last week's biggest astronomical news.
Article comments
1 - DJRadiohead
Thanks, Connie!
2 - Richard Marcus
Connie and Diana: Thank you both for those kind words. As always much appreciated.
Richard
3 - brad schader
OMG! Two in one week! Thank you all so much.
4 - Phillip Winn
No, Brad -- thank YOU! :-)
5 - gonzo marx
bah....the Fix is in!!!!
heh
just kidding...
Congrats to those who were Picked!
Excelsior?
6 - John Guilfoil
Dave - thanks for the honor!
7 - Stephen V Funk
I am so not worthy... but thanks anyway!
8 - Scott Butki
There's a boo boo and I may have made it.
The link to Matthew's piece on Cassie takes us to
a different story. Can we get that fixed?
Thanks