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July 15, 2013

Trayvon and the “Skittles”

Speculation this all is, naturally, but there’s at least some compelling circumstantial evidence that Trayvon Martin may have been under the influence of “poor-man’s PCP,” an Arizona Ice Tea Watermelon and DMX drink called Lean (aka Skittles), which has certain behavioral properties that can enhance confrontation and heighten paranoid behavior. None of which we heard much of at trial. Doug Ross makes the case — while also reminding us of

“Conrad the Constitution, episode 2”

A month after Sandy Hook, Conrad is visited by Feinstein, Biden, and others to “discuss” the 2nd Amendment. (h/t Tim)

“With little media notice, Obama’s poll numbers sink”

Unexpectedly! Faced with a messy record of administration scandals and investigations and his ineffectiveness as a political leader to do much beyond blame others, Obama’s important national leadership rating has fallen to its lowest level in more than a year. And while Obama himself need never face voters again and Congress’ approval is even lower, his professed political goal on numerous fundraising trips this year is to preserve the slim

Tips for those starting to get into juicing, 2

As with nearly anything in a conspicuous consumption-driven material culture, juicing has its status machines and its trendy blends.  And one of the “viral” trendy blends spreading throughout the juicing community was invented by yours truly.     I call it “The Bloody White Hispanic Cleanse,” and its primary health function is to improve eyesight and to smooth skin, though the touch of pepper and the kale also add rejuvenating