From Editor Gordon Hauptfleisch:
In her review of The Hidden Gifts of the Introverted Child, Catherine James says "were it possible, I would inundate every media outlet known to man with testimonials to the importance and quality of this book." Catherine does justice to her sense of dedication by articulately explicating the value of a fascinating book that draws on works from Jung to Brazelton, while effectively encapsulating the current neuro-scientific data "pivotal to human temperament."
TV/FILM
From Film Editor Erin McMaster:
Iloz Zoc's review of The Hills Have Eyes (unrated version) is informative and entertaining. Hope that 8th dimension doesn't hurt too much.
CULTURE
From Culture Editor Diana Hartman:There are many circles in this life. This is beautifully illustrated as only John Spivey can, in Synchronicity and Grace.
POLITICS
From Politics Editors Dave Nalle and Mark Schannon:
Sri Lanka: Empathy, Education and Ethnicity, by Theena Kumaragurunathan, is not just a powerful plea for sanity in an area Americans know little about, but a plea that the entire world should take to heart.
From Asst. Politics Editor Mark Schannon:
Satire: Pentagon Announces Final Destruction Of Israel To Commence January 1, 2021, by Jet in Columbus, a brilliant satire that's so absurd it could actually happen.
G8: U.N. Board of Directors? by Z.Z.Bachman. Given the ineffectual efforts of the U.N., this article offers an intriguing option to resolving world crises.
Iran's Unanswerd War Against the West, by Dr. Politico. Whether or not things are as dire as the author makes them out to be, he raisees questions that need to be addressed.
Basic Facts on Illegal Immigration, by Dave Nalle, is a solid, rational analysis of the issues backed up with facts and statistics.
From Blogcritic Howard Dratch:
A lot is being written and reported on BC about the Israeli action against the attacks. It was and is the news of the week. I think Ruvy in Jerusalem's on-going post on the war news from Israel, News & Analysis From Israel: If We're At War, The IDF Didn't Plan For It, set a good standard for reportage on Blogcritics. Whether or not I always agree with Ruvy, he worked hard and well on this one.
Article comments
1 - DJRadiohead
Thank you, A.L. I think. =D
2 - Mary K. Williams
Thanks Editors - do we typically get notified of this?
3 - Jet in Columbus
Thank you, I'm honored that my little piece on Isreal touched so many, I just wish it weren't necessary. I'd like to dedicate the honor to Ruvy in Jerusalem and my prayers for his and his family's continued safety...
Jet
4 - Ruvy in Jerusalem
Thank you Howard. I feel humbled. It's one thing to write - it's another to set a standard...
Thank you Jet, and all the rest of you who have offered your good wishes and prayers. Bear in mind that there are those in Lebanon who also read Blog Critics. While I feel no sympathy for HizbAllah, I feel very badly for innocent Lebanese who are seeing 15 hard years of rebuilding going down into the rubble of war - again.
5 - Jet in Columbus
You're welcome Ruvy, continued good health and safety...b'ezrát haShém
6 - Iloz Zoc
IL sends his thanks from the 8th Dimension. Amazingly, his cell phone works perfectly.
7 - Matthew T. Sussman
Justene, I hereby question your taste in good journalism.
8 - Scott Butki
Congrats to those picked.
9 - Jet in Columbus
Thanks for the mention Scott
Jet