In other news reflecting the current migration toward mass irresponsibility:

"Ok, so President Bush isn't supporting the Kyoto protocols, nor limits on carbon dioxide emissions, or negotiating with North Korea. He is, however, reports the WSJ, planning to launch an extended campaign to "revitalize baseball as the national pastime." The effort will include stops at major league and minor league and Little League games and a series of T-ball contests at the White House involving eight year olds and Cabinet members. "

and:

*Los Angeles Times Circulation Drops.* Yesterday's LAT contained the following "For the Record" item: "Poisonous mushroom--The mushroom identified as an edible bolete in this picture that ran on Page H3 of the Food section Wednesday is actually an amanita, which can be poisonous. It is most easily identified by a small ring midway down the stem."