The Stuff I Didn't Get To -- 2/19/07

-In his defense, it is a crime-
Erik Chu of Gainesville, FL reported a home invasion to police. His problems were compounded by the fact that $1,000 and four ounces of marijuana were what the thieves stole. Police are still deciding whether to charge Chu, although you'd think the missing evidence would get him off the hook. (AP)

-He's just like that other George-
President Bush observed the 275th birthday of George Washington by comparing himself to the first president. "Today, we're fighting a new war to defend our liberty and our people and our way of life," he said, "And as we work to advance the cause of freedom around the world, we remember that the father of our country believed that the freedoms we secured in our revolution were not meant for Americans alone." In a somewhat related poll, 7% of americans consider Washington our greatest president -- 2% think Bush is. It's a little frightening to know that 2% of americans are that drunk at any given time... (AP)

-But you don't get to pause for a Red Bull in the OR-
A new study finds that surgeons who play video games are better at their work than those who don't. All those years of Super Mario Bros. may pay off yet. (Press Esc)