ProMed Holiday Closure Notice Professional Medical will be closed on Monday, December 31 and Tuesday, January 1 in celebration of the new year. Orders that are placed by noon on Friday, December 28 will be delivered by Friday, January 4. If you have any questions or concerns, we invite you to contact our customer service team at (800) 648-5190. We wish you and yours a safe and happy celebration and look forward to our continued partnership in 2013.

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The Story Behind "Auld Lang Syne" When the clock strikes midnight on New Year's Eve, many of us will burst into a rendition of "Auld Lang Syne." We might know the words, but do we know what they mean? "Auld Lang Syne" is based on a Scottish poem written by Robert Burns in 1788. It is set to the tune of a Scottish folk melody known as "The Miller's Wedding." In English, "auld lang syne" translates to "old long since," making it the perfect song to sing when remembering all of the joys of a year that is coming to a close. The song actually has five verses, although only the first two are typically sung on New Year's Eve. We've included all five verses below just in case you'd like to memorize them and impress your friends on December 31! "Auld Lang Syne" Should old acquaintance be forgot And never brought to mind? Should old acquaintance be forgot, And auld lang syne? CHORUS: For auld lang syne, my dear. For auld lang syne. We'll take a cup of kindness yet, For auld lang syne. And surely you'll buy your pint cup! and surely I'll buy mine! And we'll take a cup o' kindness yet, for auld lang syne. CHORUS We two have run about the slopes, and picked the daisies fine; But we've wandered many a weary foot, since auld lang syne. CHORUS We two have paddled in the stream, from morning sun till dine; But seas between us broad have roared since auld lang syne. CHORUS And there's a hand my trusty friend! And give us a hand o'thine! And we'll take a right good-will draught, for auld lang syne. CHORUS