For the following issue, discuss which source you'd trust more, and give at least one reason why. You may want to add to or otherwise modify our list of sources. And do keep in mind that we are glad our livelihoods do not depend on a general consensus on our rankings.Issue: Is decreasing your intake of dietary fat and cholesterol likely to reduce the level of cholesterol in your blood?a. Time magazineb. Runner's World magazinec. your physiciand. the National Institutes of Healthe. the New England Journal of Medicine

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Our ranking: (d) = (e), (c), (b), (a). Both (d) and (e) offer credible information about the issue at hand. A physician can also provide valuable information on dietary intake specific to your personal needs. Runner's World is a magazine related to health, but its prime focus is not on diet. However, it might contain dietary advices specific to runners. Time magazine is the least credible source in this list.

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Dershowitz argues that, if we are to have torture, it should be authorized by the

law with a judge-issued warrant.

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On the Day of Sacrifice, pilgrims return to Mina to

A. walk around the Kaaba shrine. B. throw seven small stones at three walls. C. kneel for an afternoon in silence. D. kiss or salute the embedded Black Stone.

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