POLITICS
From Politics Editor Dave Nalle:Hooray for the Supreme Court! by Drew McKissick. Good comments on what may turn out to be a very important court decision which was largely overlooked.
From Asst. Politics Editor Mark Schannon:
It's Painful, But the ACLU Should Defend Fred Phelps, by NewsFitToPost. It's always difficult to support the rights of hate mongers and idiots, but we do so to ensure our own rights are never compromised.
The Moral Evil Of Iraqi Terrorism, by Bird of Paradise. It's so obvious, it shouldn't need to be said, but it does – it's not the U.S.'s fault that Iraqis are killing each other in ever-increasing horrific ways.
Solving the Middle East Crisis? Build a Casino in Ramallah! by Candye Kane. Good historical analysis of the problems of the region as well as highlighting the hypocrisy of so many blindly supportive of the Arabs and critical of Israel. There's plenty of blame to spread around.
Satire: Bush Urges Congress To Raise Border Security Budget In Order To Eliminate Forest Strangers, by Jet In Columbus. Another bizarre but charming twist of the nose of our president.
SPORTS
From Sports Editor Matthew T. Sussman:Zach Baker asserts that former baseball player Buck O'Neil should be
in MLB's Hall of Fame. Don't know who Buck O'Neil is? You might want to read this and ultimately agree with him.
GAMING
From Gaming Editor Ken Edwards:
Gaming Expo To Light Up Pennsylvania Aug. 26 and 27 by Aaron Auzins. Rob Faraldi gives the low-down on what it is like co-organizing the show.
Accessory Review: Griffin's iTrip PSP by Matt Paprocki. A little pricey, but now you can finally stop using your PSP speakers.
SCI/TECH
From Sci/Tech Editor Lisa McKay:In his most recent Healthy Skeptic column, Sal Marinello raises some intriguing questions about sports injuries, surgeries, and recovery times that anyone with an interest in sports or medical science will undoubtedly find interesting.
Article comments
1 - El Bicho
Since Film/TV is becoming the red-headed stepchild of the Editor's picks, I'll nominate Hombre Divertido's DVD Review: Superman: Brainiac Attacks because it sounds so much better than the movie was.
2 - Mat Brewster
Thanks for the picks Connie, AL and Gordon. And Gordon the Hootie reference was a bit made up, since my memory isn't quite so good as to remember what I put in the place of Lou, and Hootie is fittingly bland.
However, I must admit to a softspot for young Hootie during those days. My brother lived in Charleston at the time and was always rattling on about them before they hit big. "Hold my hand" will always be near and dear even if it is a stiking pile of soft cheese.
3 - Duke De Mondo
DJ and Gordon, thank you! and Gordon, any time, old chum!
4 - Jet in Columbus
From an insecure author who sometimes thinks he's not achieving anything, this means a lot to me.
All of the Forest Strangers are grateful too...
Gratefully
Jet
5 - Jet in Columbus
Mark, I and several Forest Strangers thank you for the recognition and encourangement...
Jet
6 - Jet in Columbus
Okay, now I know I'm senile, this is for July not August.time to update those shortcuts on the sci page Lisa!!!