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Why Black Friday?

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Q: Why is the day after Thanksgiving called Black Friday?

A:  In the 1960’s the Philadelphia Police  Department coined the phrase to describe the general mayhem that occurred on the city streets as people began to take to the streets and begin Christmas shopping in earnest.  The term “Black Friday” became more positive ... (read all)

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What's in a nickname?

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Q:  What is the origin of state nicknames and why are there often more than one name associated with a particular state?

A: Many states have had a number of different nicknames often being associated with important events or places within the state.  Some states have official names and others have names developed by advertisements or license ... (read all)

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What about statins?

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Q:  My doctor recently suggested I use a statin drug to reduce my cholesterol numbers.  When I suggested to her that I didn’t think statin drugs were good for my body she responded with ’the party line’, the answer all insured physicians are supposed to tell their patients.  I’ve been doing more research and it doesn’t look good………………………. MD, Nashu ... (read all)

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