POLITICS
From Politics Editor Dave Nalle:
An Interview With Joseph Shahda, Citizen Translator and American Hero by Patfish
A close look at one of the breaking issues with information direct from someone who's helping to shape the news.
Andrew Card: Sometimes Nice Guys Just Leave by Mark Schannon
A nice retrospective on one of the key players in the administration who the public knew little about.
From Asst. Politics Editor Mark Schannon:
Apostasy Now: Charges Against Afghan Convert to Christianity Dropped by Greg Strange
Not only good analysis of the issue but its implications for future west-Muslim
relations.
Bush Comes Clean on War: "Of Course I Invaded Iraq For The Oil" by Adam Ash
Superb satire, well written, catches the president's voice perfectly. I was laughing out loud.
SPORTS
From Sports Editor Matthew T. Sussman:
Matthew T. Sussman was unable to make any sports picks because he was busy, meaning you are all winners and he is a loser.
GAMING
From Gaming Editor Ken Edwards:
Xbox Live Arcade Review: Zuma by Matt Paprocki
PopCap games will be the death of us all. And no, Matt is not kidding.
PS2 Review: Magna Carta - Tears of Blood (EU) by Andrew Ogier
Andrew writes: This is a really hard review for me to write. You see, most of my criteria to make a good RPG are not only met, but exceeded in Magna Carta, but the pieces don't quite fit as they should.
Nintendo DS Review: Super Princess Peach by KingKRool
Not only did I really enjoy this game, so did KingKRool.
SCI/TECH
From Sci/Tech Editor Lisa McKay:
If you find yourself squinting at the screen more often these days, Howard Dratch has some sound advice for you in Will Blogging Make You Blind?
Anil Menon reports from the intersection of science and religion in When Prayers Attack, a look at the possibly deleterious effects of intercessory prayer on the ill.
Article comments
1 - chantal stone
Great Picks....I recommend that everyone read John Spivey's article. It's full of depth and insight, extremely well written, I've read it several times already. I'm not sure why, it just really meant a lot to me.
2 - Jon Sobel
I second the motion about Spivey's article - it's inspiring. I also find the Editors' Picks extremely valuable in general - there's just not enough time in the day to be always checking Blogcritics and sorting through for the most interesting stuff.
3 - Lisa McKay
That's really great to hear, Jon - the editors all work really hard throughout the week to cover their respective sections and highlight what's best, and it's nice to know that the effort is worthwhile for folks who don't have the time to read everything.
4 - John Spivey
Diana-
I deeply appreciate your choosing this article. I hadn't checked in on BC for a few days so it was surprising to see the article featured yesterday and chosen today. I also thank Chantal and Jon for their comments.
John
5 - Howard Dratch
Thank you. It is nice to know that people read what you write and, with luck, enjoy it.
This honor means that I must admit that my blogging is providing virtual strokes from other folks. That beats masturbation.
I guess I am partly sorry I used the masturbatory metaphor. The puns and jokes flow too easily. But Lisa saw through it to the shared worries of the blogosphere.
Thanks.
6 - Joanie
Connie, thanks again for choosing one of my articles. You do realize you're raising the bar impossibly high each and every week, don't you?
7 - patty
you rock vanessa.!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!