World Cup Themed Vibrators Upset Oliver Kahn, Michael Ballack by Flash Warner
Further proof that sometimes the subject makes the story, Ms. Warner takes the imagery of vibrators that look like soccer players and somehow ratchets up the humor. As part of our continuing World Cup preview coverage, to appreciate the wit of this article you (thankfully) don't need rechargeable batteries.
Leandro Barbosa and "The Iverson Factor" by Adam Hoff
What can I say — we've missed Adam. He's been busy lately but came strong this week with some quality stuff. Or, in terms of "The Iverson Factor" — he came strong, missed the shot and someone else put it back in. For anyone who relies on stats too much, check out this closer look at the game of Phoenix's Leandro Barbosa.
From Assistant Sports Editor Sal Marinello:
Adam Hoff does a great job of pointing out how the pitcher who gave up Barry
Bonds' 715th home run - Byung-Hyun Kim, A Man For All Homers - has given up more than his fair share of big home runs during his major league career and his career in international play. He also has helped me to spell Byung-Hyun Kim's name without looking it up, which is a service in itself.
GAMING
From Gaming Editor Ken Edwards:
PS2 Review: Kingdom Hearts II by Jonathan Zabel
If I had a nickel for every time someone said "Sora, Donald, Goofy" in this game...
PS2 Review: Tomb Raider - Legend by Jeliel
It took them six sequels to get it right, but this is the best chapter of the series.
Rainbow Six: From Book to Game to Movie by Mark Buckingham
The past, present, and future of one of entertainment's thriving cross-media franchises.
SCI/TECH
From Sci/Tech Editor Lisa McKay:
If you've ever wanted to deposit your entire genome into a databank, you'll want to read DrPat's article on biologist J. Craig Venter, who is making his available to researchers later this year.
Turning a critical eye toward therapies that aren't based in science, Nukapai dissects holistic health practices in Homeopathy Hocus Pocus.
Article comments
1 - Eric Berlin
Thanks much Dave and El B, very kind !
2 - Al Barger
Thank you, Gordon. I am of course happy to do anything I can to promote the Dixie Chicks. As a notorious crazy 29%, I am taking my orders from Karl Rove. According to his strategery, the best bet the Republicans have of holding onto Congress in the midterms is a bunch of mindless, screeching Dixie Chicks and fans acting out in public like the spoiled children they are and thus thoroughly alienating all the adults.
Thanks for helping us promote our plot.
3 - Connie Phillips
Thanks, Joan!
4 - chantal stone
congrats everyone
5 - Nukapai
Thank you very much indeed! I am happy that the article generated interest and flattered that it was chosen.
6 - Gordon "Von Zipper" Hauptfleisch
Happy to keep the political gravy train running on time, Al, but, to paraphrase the Fowl Gals: "aren't ya, like, you know, ready to make nice now?"
7 - Al Barger
I'll make nice when they do. Really, Natalie- just call me.
8 - Paul Sizer
Thanks very much for the editor's pick! Dan did a bang-up job on the review, more the reason I had him do a beta-reading for my latest graphic novel MOPED ARMY before it came out.
If LITTLE WHITE MOUSE piques your interest, please feel free to check out my website for more info on all of my past and upcoming comic projects!
www.paulsizer.com
Thanks again for the great press and support!
9 - JELIEL³
WOOHOO! I think that was my first game review ever. So thanks guys.
10 - Jules
Aww, thanks Erin. The review does seem rather slanted, but it really is a great film, and open to a wider variety of tastes than the traditional Western, too, I felt.
11 - DrPat
DrPat thanks you -- and so would J. Craig Venter, if he weren't so busy writing DNA...
12 - Purple Tigress
Wow! Thanks. I haven't really been writing about sports for ages.
13 - John Owen
Holy crow! I've been out of commission and only just now saw that my Bobby Previte review got tagged by Connie. Thanks! Looking back through the picks, I see a lot of superlative pieces: I'm flattered to be in their company.