Blogcritics Editors' Picks: July 26 through August 1 - Page 3

From Asst. Politics Editor Mark Schannon:

Bush Arrogantly Halves IRS Auditors For Wealthiest Few After Congress Says "No" To His Cuts by Jet In Columbus details another example of how the president is bypassing the will of the congress.

Lebanese Tradition Vs. Hezbollah Radicalization On The Arab Riviera by Dave Nalle is a heart-breaking account of of the real victims of this latest insanity in the Middle East.

SPORTS

From Sports Editor Matthew T. Sussman: 

Zach Baker's satire on the Indians' memo announcing their liquidation sale may have seemed a bit silly at the time, but the next day, one of his subjects – Ronnie Belliard – was traded to the Cardinals for a lackluster utility player. Looks like someone got the memo.

Fantasy league commissioner Sean Aqui reported on a rather startling move by Major League Baseball, which could damage fantasy leagues everywhere. Stand up for our fun, Sean.

Sal Marinello somehow draws parallels between Floyd Landis and Randy Quaid and makes it work, as embattled Tour de France winner Floyd Landis is our modern day Ishmael Boorg.

GAMING

From Gaming Editor Ken Edwards:

Online Gaming Review: Mystery at Mansfield Manor by Andrew Ogier. Not only did Andy review the game, but he interviewed Rory Scherer, Lindsey Frazier, and Tim Beresford – three key figures in the production of the game.

PS2 Review: Super Dragon Ball Z by Aaron Auzins. Enlisting the help of Street Fighter Alpha co-producer Noritaka Funamizu helped, but not a lot.

SCI/TECH

From Sci/Tech Editor Lisa McKay: 

Sal Marinello talks about Justin Gatlin's failed drug test, the 100-meter dash, and why he thinks we've reached our genetic potential for speed.

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Lisa McKay is Blogcritics' Executive Editor. At BC she can usually be found hanging out in the film section. She recently started food blogging at Will Kill for Food.

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