Archive for September 4th, 2006

Bush Declares Whistleblower Law Void

Monday, September 4th, 2006

The Bush administration has declared itself immune from whistleblower protections for federal workers under the Clean Water Act, according to legal documents released today by Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility (PEER).

Roddick has no trouble with Agassi slayer Becker

Monday, September 4th, 2006

Tommy Haas beat Robby Ginepri in a five-set marathon at the U.S. Open on Monday.

Wikipedia Entry Deleted

Monday, September 4th, 2006

Despite an overwhelming keep response, the Wikipedia entry created for our podcast was deleted by a Wikipedia administrator. You can still read the running commentary in the articles of deletion here. Judging by the negative reaction we got from the…

The old-school gamer’s Monopoly board

Monday, September 4th, 2006

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It seems one classic video game enthusiast has taken his free time and focused his efforts to creating the ultimate Monopoly for the nostalgic gamer. The complete makeover of the entire board is there with games such as Doom and Pong taking their respective places in substitution for the classic city streets. The creator has also transformed the cards, pieces and money that come along with the game.

It’s a mighty fine effort and we applaud the dedication needed to make something like this happen. The only things that seem to be lacking in terms of quality to us are the cheapo looking player pieces and house and hotel pieces. Also, spelling “joystick” without a “q” is just plain wrong. Otherwise, bravo.

But we’ve got to know one thing from Joystiq Nation: Anyone got any beef with the importance of some of the games on the board compared to their price?

[Thanks, Stephen Q. Burwell]

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Police left stranded in car chase

Monday, September 4th, 2006

A police pursuit of suspected car thieves through the streets of an Israeli city ended with officers reporting another stolen vehicle - their own.

Steelers’ Ward hopeful Big Ben will return by Week 2

Monday, September 4th, 2006

Ben Roethlisberger will miss one game following his emergency appendectomy. Hines Ward, who had the same procedure four years ago, will be surprised if the Pittsburgh quarterback misses a second.

Foley done for season; Chargers don’t have to pay

Monday, September 4th, 2006

The San Diego Chargers have placed linebacker Steve Foley on the “non-football injury list”, ending his season.

Louisville’s Bush has successful surgery on broken leg

Monday, September 4th, 2006

Louisville running back Michael Bush had surgery Monday morning at Jewish Hospital to repair his broken right leg, the university announced.

Strained right groin forces Rocket to leave vs. Phils

Monday, September 4th, 2006

Roger Clemens left Monday’s start against Philadelphia because of a strained right groin after allowing only one hit in five innings.

Meta-Review: Phantasy Star IV - Sega Genesis/MegaDrive

Monday, September 4th, 2006

Sega has developed a small handful of solid RPG franchises such as Shining Force and Skies of Arcadia, but if there is one Sega RPG series that has the largest cult following, it would be Phantasy Star.
The Phantasy Star series made its debut on Seg…

Here’s the kicker: Vinatieri’s ready

Monday, September 4th, 2006

Adam Vinatieri slipped a brace onto his non-kicking foot Monday, then calmly pronounced himself ready to play.

Ortiz nears no-hitter, homers in Nats’ win vs. Cards

Monday, September 4th, 2006

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