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Smokey the Bear on Wall Street

Posted on: Tuesday, September 23rd, 2008 in: Business

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 […]

Major Gene Discovery in Crohn’s

Posted on: Tuesday, September 23rd, 2008 in: Crohn's Disease

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.

4.2 miles closer to a cure

Posted on: Saturday, September 6th, 2008 in: Crohn's Disease

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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 […]

Share Your Thoughts about Team Challenge

Posted on: Saturday, September 6th, 2008 in: Crohn's Disease

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 […]