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Origin of the Expression “Hair of the Dog”

October 16th, 2007 · No Comments

We hear this expression and it usually means having a little more alcohol in the morning as a way to stop the nausea, headaches, and queasiness of a hangover. But where does the expression come from?
The use of the phrase as a metaphor for a hangover treatment dates back to the time of William […]

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Results are In: CDOG Survey of Cambridge City Council Candidates

October 16th, 2007 · No Comments

CDOG recently sent a survey to all 16 Cambridge City Council candidates (as they did in 2005).  Questions ranged from general platform-related inquiries to those specifically related to off-leash recreation with dogs.  Responses were due yesterday and they are now posted on their website at http://www.cambridgedog.com/node/361.
 
Cambridge Residents: please don’t forget to vote on November 6!

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