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July 25, 2006
What I Learned from the News
-- From BBC News:
Having a cigarette while drinking may reduce the effects of the alcohol, scientists suggest -- but the tests have only been carried out on rats so far.
In other news: Rats can smoke while drinking.
-- From an article in the New York Times on two breeds of rats, one ferocious and one friendly:
"The ferocious rats cannot be handled,” Mr. Albert said. "They will not tolerate it. They go totally crazy if you try to pick them up."
Maybe they need a drink. Or a smoke. Or, heck, why not both?
-- From Guardian Unlimited:
President George Bush's practice of writing exceptions to legislation as he signs it into law represents a violation of the constitution and a danger to democracy, America's leading lawyers alleged yesterday.
Bush's use of signing statements as a sort of stealth veto is outrageous and further evidence of the administration's willingness to flout laws, be they international or domestic. Also: Some rats can smoke and drink at the same time! I can't get over that.
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By the way, here's something about cardboard boxes and haikus.
Posted by teb at July 25, 2006 11:22 AM