NYT: Is It Healthy to Take Aspirin Every Day?

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There is some good information here and I’ve excerpted it, but the gist of the article – Surprise! – Trump is a dumbass for overdosing on aspirin. Despite his doctors’ recommendations, President Trump takes a high dose. Medical guidelines from groups like the preventive task force, the American College of Cardiology and the American Heart … Read more

BB: NATO Begs U.S. For … Funding So They Can Defend Greenland From U.S.

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Amid the looming threat of a U.S. military takeover of Greenland, NATO requested emergency aid from the U.S. to help it defend Greenland from the U.S. “This is an emergency, and we need the aid of the United States as soon as possible,” said Secretary General Mark Rutte. “The U.S. could attack Greenland at any … Read more

Friday cocktail – The Dark & Stormy!

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Another ginger beer special, but with rum. At the end of the one minute video, there’s statement that Goslings has trademarked the drink name? We actually have Goslings rum (very good and relatively inexpensive) and make the drink exactly as shown above.

NYT breaking: “Venezuelan opposition leader gives Trump her Nobel Peace Prize”

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What’s the sentiment…? “Freedom isn’t Free” I hope he holds onto it for a few days and gives it back. Venezuela: President Trump said that the Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado gave him her Nobel Peace Prize during their meeting at the White House on Thursday. Ms. Machado said she had made the presentation … Read more

NY Times: “Older Americans Quit Weight-Loss Drugs in Droves”

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It’s the side effects. It even accelerates muscle loss. In some studies, half of patients stopped taking GLP-1s within a year despite the benefits, citing the expense and side effects. Year after year, Mary Bucklew strategized with a nurse-practitioner about losing weight. “We tried exercise,” like walking 35 minutes a day, she recalled. “And 39,000 … Read more