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From: The Christian Science Monitor | Date: November 15, 2006 | Copyright information

Byline: John Edward Young Correspondent of The Christian Science Monitor

PLYMOUTH, MASS. -- When planning the main course for a memorable holiday meal, you're usually allowed a little wiggle room. You probably won't be ostracized if you serve duck instead of lamb at Easter, for instance, or disinherited if roast beef, or even goose, takes the spotlight at Christmas.

But Thanksgiving is another story. Turkey takes center stage on the dining room table. Anythin...