Thanksgiving ramblings and turkey tips from Dave Barry
Dave Barry jokes about Thanksgiving rituals and turkey mishaps while recounting quirky stories. He riffs on thawing methods and the absurdity of modern turkeys, notes a comic Fresno Bee item about 1000 radioactive beagles, and ends with a jab at experts solving big problems for holiday digestion.
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Dear Abby Question on changing habits and line courtesy
Dear Abby highlights a reader inspired by an 80 year old who changed life at 80. Advice centers on gradual habit shifts, moderation, and staying motivated. A separate note explains a park queue incident where one person tried to cut, with advice that the caller was not out of line but outnumbered.
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U S Coins Fail to Place in Coin of the Year Nominees
For the first eight year history of the Coin of the Year competition no United States entries appear among nominees. Four coins from China Great Britain France and Canada gain nods across three categories while Austria Gibraltar and the Netherlands land two nominations each. Great Britain the gold sovereign silver five yuan Kubla Khan leads with nominations for best silver coin best crown and most artistic. France Eiffel Tower five franc appears in most popular most artistic and best trade coin categories. Canada Mackenzie River silver commemorative is named for most artistic best silver coin and best crown.
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Fashion Forecast Highlights Fashion Gaps and Realistic Fit
A columnist discusses runway trends vs real life, noting that spring clothes favor dark colors, bright coats, and short skirts that don’t flatter the average woman. The piece contrasts Mouton-Cadet award winners with typical models and argues many spring designs don’t suit most shoppers or bodies.
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