Questions about functions on the Planet Chiropractic website and concerns regarding the future of healthcare reimbursement in the United States, something I received via e-mail and I thought would be good to share on the site. A visitor writes… “I found your site via Google. First, To bring to your attention, there is a problem with your site when I click on “chiropractic schools”. When I click on it, a FATAL ERROR screen appears. I’ve attempted to click on that link on numerous computers and have gotten the same FATAL ERROR screen numerous times. So I’m thinking the problem may be on your end.”

More than 25,000 hit the streets for this years 2009 Seattle Marathon. Billed as the Seattle Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon, runners and walkers alike, took to the pavement for 26.2 miles of outdoor rock and roll excitement.

Daniel David (D.D.) Palmer, discoverer of chiropractic and founder of Palmer College of Chiropractic, will have his name added to the Iowa Walk of Fame in downtown Shenandoah, Iowa. The 12 new plaques to be dedicated in Shenandoah on June 6, 2009, include those for an astronaut, musicians, singers, writers, entrepreneurs, a cartoonist, an athlete, an actress, and of course, a healing art and college founder. D.D. Palmer’s great-granddaughter, Vickie Palmer, will represent the Palmer family and college at the ceremonies. Ms. Palmer served as chairman of the Palmer College of Chiropractic Board of Trustees from 1987 to 2008, and still serves on the Board as an officer.

Since nearly every chiropractic office in North America is closed on Black Friday, we surveyed chiropractors nationwide, to ask about their favorite premium outlets across the nation. From Tanger outlets in Pennsylvania to Cabazon Outlets (near Palm Springs) in California, we’ve put together a pretty good list of stores and locations. Chiropractors that participated have their locations mentioned as well. Thanks everybody and have a safe 2009 Black Friday weekend adventure. We don’t need Black Friday injuries now do we?