These have been around for a while but I just thought I would post them for your amusement.

BEHOLD!

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From Yahoo! News:

By STEPHANIE REITZ, Associated Press Writer Stephanie Reitz, Associated Press Writer

LITCHFIELD, Conn. – Rip Torn was so intoxicated when he broke into a Connecticut bank carrying a loaded gun that he thought he was home, taking off his hat and boots and leaving them by the door, according to court records.

The 78-year-old actor was wearing the same battered boots Monday when he was arraigned on several charges after spending the weekend in a police holding cell near his hometown of Salisbury, in northwestern Connecticut.

Torn, who did not enter a plea, was released on $100,000 bond a few hours later and waded through a phalanx of media to a friend’s waiting vehicle. He smiled and wished onlookers a nice day but did not answer questions about the arrest.

He is expected to enter an alcohol rehabilitation center in New York as early as Tuesday, according to his attorney.

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A while ago, news hit about a drunk driving accident over at Mohegan Sun.

It seems they’re going to be stepping up their game. From “Mohegan Sun To Battle Drunken Driving”:

UNCASVILLE, Conn. — Mohegan Sun is taking steps to combat drunken driving and the changes will be evident next time you go to gamble.

Following three DUI related deaths in 2009, both the Connecticut State Police and the Mohegan Tribe have stepped up DUI monitoring campaigns.

The troopers have more spot checks on regional roads, while the casino can electronically cut you off from drinking for 24 hours anywhere on property if you’re tagged as being drunk.
If you’ve been discovered as being drunk at Mohegan Sun, chances are you will not be going anywhere until you sober up. Employees at the casino have taken four-hour training courses for certification on alcohol awareness.

The tribe intensified its DUI campaign following several fatal alcohol-related crashes in 2009.

It’s not just security personnel and others checking on guests coming and going. There are also over 3,000 security cameras on the reservation watching you, so if you appear intoxicated, you’ll be escorted to the Caberet Lounge where you will be offered a free Breathalyzer test.

From there, you will not be allowed to drive, but you may be offered a cab.

Every cashier station on the reservation will know that you’re intoxicated because your picture will be posted for cashiers to see.

Also, if you’re staying at the hotel on the reservation, employees have the ability to lock your minibar to prevent you from drinking any more alcohol.

Wow.

More reading:
Mohegan Sun sets out to prevent DUI
Blumenthal: Foxwoods, Mohegan Sun must obey liquor laws
DUI never safe bet

An article on drudge caught my attention this morning….Apparently the British have a durnking porblem.

Such scenes are not uncommon, which is why Cardiff - one of the country’s worst cities for binge drinking  has just banned boozing on the streets.

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