talbotlucas.org: a word to the wise is sufficient

The Huffington Post has been a mixed bag for me, but there were three posts of interest:

++ Geoffrey Stone of the University of Chicago Law School has an interesting, concise post regarding the Judith Miller/Matthew Cooper First Amendment hoo-ha. Many reporters and commentators have been addressing this issue as if there's an unqualified privilege for reporters and their sources, and that Miller and Cooper are being put through the legal wringer for no good reason. I think Prof. Stone's piece speaks to this sentiment, and provides a tidy overview of the law on this point.

++ Two posts on migraines--their pain and the pain of getting emergency treatment for them: from the migraineur's perspective, and her husband's perspective. Because of the wise recommendation of a good friend of mine, and in consultation with my own doctor, I've been caffeine-free since October 17, 2004 (yes, I remember the date, and still swoon when I smell a really fresh cup of good coffee). Caffeine is known to contribute to rebound headaches, particularly in combination with headache medications (both prescription and over-the-counter ones), and though I put off the decision as long as possible it just had to go. I've become more aware of hormonal shifts and what dietary changes I need to make when those shifts are approaching or occuring. And I've had great success with Amerge, one of the triptans mentioned in Bree Walker's piece (linked above). To people who find that Imitrex doesn't quite do what it used to, Amerge can be a lifesaver.