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Friday, 8 February 2008

Friday Night Lowlights: Don't Leave Town Early

Posted on 11:03 by Unknown
The Food & Drug Administration has apparently decided that "early communications" are best delivered late in the week.

Today its Botox.

Last week was Chantix.

Two weeks ago, it was Vytorin and ENHANCE.

Keep your Friday afternoons open.
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