Morning Docket: 10.30.06
* Who even thought for a second that selling this drink to kids would be ok? "According to the label, each 8.4-fluid ounce can contains 280 milligrams of caffeine... but no cocaine." [MSNBC]
* Having Shaq involved in any warrant execution automatically violates, like, four amendments at least. [Associated Press]
* Charter schools are a go in Ohio. [Dispatch]
* Some state ballots this month will include a measure to allow the recall of judges "for any reason," and a proposal actually named "JAIL 4 Judges" -- among other slights of the judiciary. [Newsweek]
(More on judicial politics at the New York Times (subscription archive), Ohio State Law Journal, and Common Dreams. Remember phrases like "judicial murder" and "nuclear option" from last year?)
* In memory of Pat Tillman, Army Ranger and Arizona Cardinals safety, his brother Kevin has written a thought-provoking piece on war. [truthdig; New York Times]
(2) Comments
280 milligrams of caffeine is only about 2 1/2 cups of coffee, depending on the roast and stuff.
It's the last completely unregulated psychotropic drug. Sip.
Some strength athletes I know use methyl-caffeine, which is supposedly ten times as potent as anhydrous caffeine and lasts twelve hours. You can buy it over-the-counter at bodybuilding supplement stores...all you hardcore addicts should check it out.
Personally, I'm too chicken to try anything stronger than Monster Lo-Carb.