A Bridge Lane Closure and Political Fallout
A political row over lane closures on the George Washington Bridge implicates Gov. Christie and media bias amid claims of larger scandals BCP C D and pressure from Democrats. The piece questions honesty of media coverage and notes federal scrutiny of related ads after Superstorm Sandy.
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Aging and the coming demographic tsunami
Reprinted from The Panama City News Herald the piece highlights the global rise in longevity led by 98 year old Florence Katz in Sarasota. It notes aging as a major societal shift with more people over 65 than under 15 and warns of disability income and memory concerns. Experts call for multi level preparation, policy changes, and new industries to support an aging population.
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Choosing the right birth control pill for you
Dear reader outlines two main pill types, combined pills with estrogen and progestogen and minipills with progestogen only. It explains effectiveness, side effects, pill types monophasic versus multiphasic, and guidance to discuss with a doctor. Dr Komaroff notes minipills suit those avoiding estrogen and lists risks for smokers and breastfeeding women.
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Governors versus senators define real accountability in leadership
The piece contrasts governors with senators, noting governors act on budgets and concrete needs like highways and education. It cites Chris Christie’s Hurricane Irene speech in 2011 as a stark moment of direct leadership that later seemed less authentic.
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