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Dr. Oz has been personally in touch! With me!

Posted on October 28, 2026 by Naomi

Yes, he has. And I am overwhelmed…by the grandiose inanity of his communication and of his contempt for his audience members — oops, I mean, well, it’s a problem with TV hosts and a worse problem with “reality” TV hosts. … Continue reading →

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What about Mamdani’s markets in NYC food deserts?

Posted on October 1, 2025 by Naomi

I’ve seen bizarre remarks about this really really good idea which would provide underserved NYC neighborhoods with food markets at a lower cost than supermarkets. A lower cost because the City would own or rent the space and invite vendors … Continue reading →

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Some non-Big Pharma drug news

Posted on August 15, 2024 by Naomi

There’s some excellent Big Pharma news today. The Biden administration has succeeded in their negotiations with Big Pharma, over whether Medicare Part D plans can push prices of certain important drugs down for seniors. It’s really really great news. But … Continue reading →

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