Thanks to the recent financial crises in the mortgage industry and investment banking, Americans are now being treated to a high volume screaming match over how much the US government should regulate Wall Street, and what role the government should play in the bailout of companies and individuals hit by the current financial firestorm. As I listen and the dull pain in my head grows, I keep asking why the US government repeatedly believes it can predict — and hence manage — complex chaotic systems. Why does Smokey the Bear suddenly think he can put out the fires in our economy?
Archive for September, 2008
Major Gene Discovery in Crohn’s
September 23rd, 2008 by Kevin A. Barnes
Since the first years of this decade/century/millennium, there has been a fairly steady stream of research discoveries showing connections between specific genes and the occurrence of Crohn’s disease. But this month saw the release of research study results that up the ante for genetic discoveries related to Crohn’s.
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4.2 miles closer to a cure
September 6th, 2008 by Kevin A. Barnes
Last Saturday I ran 4.2 miles! (See map at right.)
First off, let me acknowledge the fact that for millions of people, running four miles is no big deal. But for someone who has battled a chronic illness like Crohn’s* since childhood, four miles feels like a giant accomplishment. And making that accomplishment all the sweeter is that fact that I had surgery on August 12th and have been in post-op recovery mode for the last few weeks. Read the rest of this entry »
Share Your Thoughts about Team Challenge
September 6th, 2008 by Kevin A. Barnes
Since I started my Team Challenge training effort, a number of people have asked me whether there is place where they can publicly post comments and words of support (almost like a Facebook “Wall” for my half marathon pursuit), Well — here it is. Please use the Comments box below to post your words of support. Feel free to also share any thoughts, comments, feedback or suggestions you have related to my participation in Team Challenge and the overall goal of curing Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis.
Finally, if you’d like to make a donation in support of this effort, please click here. Thanks! Read the rest of this entry »
