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2007-05-26 Science & Technology

Study finds binge drinking among college students impaires decision-making ability

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Posted by Anonymoose 2007-05-26 00:00|| || Front Page|| [6 views ] Top

#1 I dunno how much they got paid to conduct this "study," but I could have told them the same thing for half the price.

And 50% less gobbledygook, too.

Posted by Barbara Skolaut">Barbara Skolaut 2007-05-26 00:10|| http://ariellestjohndesigns.com/]">[http://ariellestjohndesigns.com/] 2007-05-26 00:10|| Front Page Top

#2 Consumption of large amounts of alcohol in short periods of time induces poor decision making?

Wow, who'd a thought that - ever?

Posted by FOTSGreg">FOTSGreg 2007-05-26 01:02|| www.fire-on-the-suns.com]">[www.fire-on-the-suns.com] 2007-05-26 01:02|| Front Page Top

#3 I think the ONLY appropriate comment for this article is "Rick, I'm shocked, SHOCKED, to find gambling here!" Then have a drink--or three.

Posted by Mac 2007-05-26 01:18|| 2007-05-26 01:18|| Front Page Top

#4 I call BS..well maybe not..I donno...

Posted by BrerRabbit 2007-05-26 04:59|| 2007-05-26 04:59|| Front Page Top

#5 I'm just wondering why the Ministry of the Obvious is based in New Zealand.

Posted by Varmint Ulomp6468 2007-05-26 05:16|| 2007-05-26 05:16|| Front Page Top

#6 The key question is whether the cognitive impairment is temporary or permanent. And of course, how can I get grant money for studies like this?

Posted by trailing wife 2007-05-26 07:21|| 2007-05-26 07:21|| Front Page Top

#7 Of course, at that age I had poor decision-making skills even when I was sober...

Posted by Jonathan">Jonathan 2007-05-26 09:55|| 2007-05-26 09:55|| Front Page Top

#8 I opened this one just to see what graphic had been selected. Wasn't disappointed.

Posted by GK 2007-05-26 09:57|| 2007-05-26 09:57|| Front Page Top

#9 ...will be published in the June issue of Alcoholism

I'll bet that's a magazine with some interesting covers...

Posted by tu3031 2007-05-26 10:27|| 2007-05-26 10:27|| Front Page Top

#10 i wonder if Alcohol mag advertises liqour

Posted by sinse 2007-05-26 18:00|| 2007-05-26 18:00|| Front Page Top

#11 I'm just wondering why the Ministry of the Obvious is based in New Zealand.

This inquiry must be taken to the Ministry of the Not-so-Obvious in Burkina Faso.

Thank you and have a nice day.

Posted by ryuge 2007-05-26 18:11|| 2007-05-26 18:11|| Front Page Top

#12 This inquiry must be taken to the Ministry of the Not-so-Obvious in Burkina Faso.

Application forms are available from The Circumlocution Office.

Posted by Zenster">Zenster 2007-05-26 19:06|| 2007-05-26 19:06|| Front Page Top

#13 >:-]

Posted by DragonFly 2007-05-26 22:17|| 2007-05-26 22:17|| Front Page Top

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