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VOL. 8, ISSUE 46

November 13, 2007

Dear Subscriber,

Still searching for the perfect Thanksgiving menu? Already fretting about a cooking disaster? Join Mayo Clinic's Chef and a registered dietitian on video as they show you how to prepare a moist turkey, gorgeous roasted vegetables and a delicious turkey gravy — including tackling the mystery of reducing and deglazing. It doesn't get much better than this!

Also this week, if you or a loved one smokes or uses tobacco, this is a perfect time to quit — the Great American Smokeout is Thursday. We know quitting is hard — but not quitting is harder.

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Quit smoking: Practical strategies for successReady to quit smoking? Good for you! Experiment with these quit-smoking strategies.

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