Turkey shortage musings from a parish pew
A columnist riffs on a supposed shortage of 16 pound turkeys during Thanksgiving. He jokes with friends, cites Butterball figures, and muses on political overtones and consumer behavior while recalling parish life and family pies. The piece blends humor with social commentary and a light charge of satire.
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Editorial questions cholesterol risk calculator and statin guidance
An editorial questions the new cholesterol risk calculator used to expand statin use. It notes Harvard physicians’ critique of reliability and potential overestimation of 10 year risk, with health organizations and Big Pharma motives under scrutiny.
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American College of Cardiology
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Howard LeWine
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Thanksgiving origins and the shift from common property
The Plymouth Colony started with shared property and labor based on ability, leading to famine. After governor William Bradford set land for each family, yields rose and food abundance followed. Economist Russ Roberts notes Pilgrims celebrated survival, not a theory of capitalism, but the common point endures in modern Thanksgiving.
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Jack
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Turkey
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Aunt Bertha
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Russ Roberts
Postnasal drip relief guidance from Dear Doctor K
Frequent sufferer outlines practical remedies for postnasal drip after colds. Saline sprays cleanse and moisturize nasal passages, with rinsing tips and optional humidifier use. Nasal irrigation improves thick mucus. decongestant sprays or pills may help but limit to a few days to avoid rebound swelling.
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