Drinking in Congress: a long standing social norm and flaw
The Watergate era rekindled debate over congressional drinkers as John Ehrlichman cited lawmakers’ heavy habits. Most members reportedly drink, with a small fraction nearing alcoholism, about 4 percent, similar to national estimates.
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Saluki the Desert Dog Dwindles From Hunt to Pet
The Saluki once reigned as desert royalty among Sinai Bedouin hunters but drought, dwindling game, and shifting lifestyles have turned it into a family pet. Israeli naturalist Yigal Selah notes few breeders remain, with Sinai Salukis differing from European variants in build and stamina.
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Saluki dog program at SIU Carbondale reduced to two
SIU Carbondale reduced its Saluki dog program from 12 to two as budget cuts forced curtailment. W D Klimstra who maintains the dogs says the university plans to keep only a pair, and several dogs were given to families outside Carbondale. Previously the teams were known as the Maroons.
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