Debunking another right-wing Obama meme: the Imperial 'I'Source: languagelog.ldc.upenn.edu
In the last few months, a number of pundits have been analyzing the language of Barack Obama in an attempt to uncover who he really is. The words that are attracting the most attention is his use of first person singular pronouns, or I-words. As Mark Liberman and many others …

After hearing the news of Hurricane Gustav and the subsequent cancellation of most of day one at the Republican National Convention, including scheduled speeches by President Bush and Vice President Cheney, I knew today would a bit different.
Morning and Protests
After a disappoi …
Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare - PreviewSource: gamez-vault.com
Activision's long-running Call of Duty franchise has been the premier WWII shooter series since its debut on PCs several years ago, successfully usurping that title from EA's Medal of Honor series.
Half-Life 2: Orange Box DatedSource: gamez-vault.com
Shacknews are reporting that Valve have confirmed that the upcoming collection of Source-infused games will launch on October 9.
Halo 2: Rumor - Partial nudity behind game delay?Source: gamez-vault.com
What we heard: On May 8, the debut of Halo 2 on the PC was supposed to herald in a new age of Vista-enabled gaming on Windows Live. But then its launch was pushed back to May 22 and then again on May 24, when the game was officially–and suddenly–delayed to May 31.
Zimbabwe - A rogue state with charmSource: The Economist
But the surface is all too easily scratched. One doesn't notice absent school children, but Harare's residents talk about those packed off to cheaper, tumbledown schools in the rural areas.

In November of 2004, my husband, Isaac and I went on vacation to Maui with my Dad and his wife Lynne. While we were there, Lynne drowned in the Pacific Ocean. This experience was, of course, devastating.

According to a document published by the Hawaii State Department, in 2004, drowning deaths of non-residents in Hawaii reached an all-time high of 39. I witnessed the death of one of these tourists. It was my stepmother, Lynne Moore.
Tell Me a Story--Writing about Nature and ScienceSource: nieman.harvard.edu
Too many newspaper first persons -- and a lot of magazine first persons too -- are written in the voice of the neutral feature-writer. They're the voice of the Journalist. That is the least interesting first person you have. Nobody cares about journalists.
Guide to Video Game TermsSource: Associated Content
Are you new to video games? Or do you have friends or a family member who talk about video games and you don't know what they are talking about? Well here are some terms to know in order to further understand what video gamers are talking about.