Alcoholic Energy Drink Warning Issued

The New York Times published an article about how the F.D.A told 4 manufacturers of caffeinated alcoholic beverages that they have 15 days to stop adding caffeine to the drinks or stop selling. The companies have been on the spotlight for the last couple months for selling this type of drinks that have been proven to be a potential threat to the consumer because the caffeine masked the effects of the alcohol, leading to “a state of wide-awake drunk.” 


A few states have already banned this drinks and now the F.D.A took action. I think it is good that they try to make their job but I believe it doesn't really make sense that they do this because people can always prepare their own caffeinated alcoholic drinks. (ex: red bull+vodka,etc) and in the end people are supposed to take responsibility for what they drink.

Controversial Pat-Downs

According to the New York Times travelers around the country are complaining about the security measures taken by the TSA. Apparently the pat downs are more aggressive and has caused outrage among thousands of travelers.

“I didn’t really expect her to touch my vagina through my pants” said Kaya McLaren, an elementary schoolteacher from Cle Elum, Wash.

I understand that authorities must do their job but that doesn't give them the right to make people feel uncomfortable.