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Eagehot wrote in The English Constitution that the sovereign has "three rights--the right to be consulted, the right to encourage, the right to warn" her Parliament, the "efficient" part of government. She has the full force of law to refuse the passage of bills, and even if this power is vestigial, it is enough to supplement and reflect public opinion in keeping government responsible...
Psychologists warn that the sudden media immersion could cause serious disruptions for the townspeople, from reducing family time together to shortening attention spans. Robert Kubey, a psychologist and associate professor of communication at Rutgers University, says people who aren't used to so many TV choices could have a tougher time controlling their viewing. "TV is an incredibly seductive element," he says. "I defy someone to show me a place it was introduced and failed...
According to the various project managers, all the renovations were completed on schedule, although some warn that a few details need to be cleared up. Pennypacker residents, for example, will be without radiator covers for a few days...
...about it. Until he's had a few drinks in him, he will insist on displaying his wit, connections, and catalogue of anecdotes, while you wonder how long the holiday will take. Ultimately, you begin sneaking illicit shots to make him tolerable. Too bad they don't warn the Gen-X-ers of this in the program beforehand...
While nothing is unusual outside the mammoth white facade, bright yellow signs posted on the walls and ceilings warn visitors that workers are currently removing insulation sprayed with asbestos...