In The News...

A Russian official said that NATO's plans to offer membership to former Soviet satellite nations would be 'the West's biggest mistake since the end of the Cold War,' says Steve Voldseth. "Assuming, of course, you overlook EuroDisney."

The Liggett Group has admitted cigarettes are addictive and cause cancer. "Asked for comment, the other tobacco companies denied the existence of the Liggett Group." (Cutler Daily Scoop)

In a related story, says Jeff Tipton, "Alcohol producers still deny that drinking makes you drunk."