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October 2007

Crazy Sexy Cancer! (10/31/2007)

Editrix Jenni watched this incredible film last night, and is checking out the Crazy Sexy Cancer web site today. We recommend the film and its accompanying site (and book: Crazy Sexy Cancer Tips) to any ChronicBabe who's living with a hard diagnosis, not just cancer, because of the terrific attitudes it embraces. Rock on!

Did you get your Goodie Bag yesterday? (10/31/2007)

Goodie Bags were handed out yesterday - did you get yours? If not, make sure you subscribe so you don't miss a single issue of our kick-butt free enewsletter (and you get a bonus free gift, too!)

The Consummate Fiction Society, courtesy of CFS Squared (10/31/2007)

Laura at CFS Squared has formed the Consummate Fiction Society, a book club for Babes with CFS. It's invitation only, but if you ask her nicely, we think she'll let you join. Check it out!

Crip College: Get educated (10/31/2007)

Check out Crip College, a site for folks who want to make the most out of their wheelchair experience. Creator Christian Bagg has tons of useful tips, a photo gallery, and bonus: he's a total hottie. So head on over, Babes, and rock that wheelchair!

Are you resilient? (10/22/2007)

Editrix Jenni has been thinking a lot lately about resilience, and today, the BBC offers up an article on scientists who have figured out why some people are resilient and others struggle more in hard times. Fascinating!

Just got diagnosed? You need this site! (10/22/2007)

You also need Just Got Diagnosed, with tons of helpful tips about how to deal with diagnosis.

In search of Chronic Bits (10/16/2007)

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How to divorce your laptop (via 43 Folders) (10/16/2007)

We dig 43 Folders, where we're always getting cool ideas for saving time and being more efficient. (Important to ChronicBabes with limited time and stamina!) This nifty article on divorcing your laptop has a bunch of useful tips, and the Editrix is reading them carefully after straining her shoulder a couple weeks ago lugging hers around for a day.

File this under "duh": calorie counting helps you keep weight off (10/16/2007)

Disability blog carnival - first year anniversary (10/16/2007)

We know we're a bit heavy on the carnivals today, but...so what. The Disability Blog Carnival rocks and you should check it out, especially today on its' first anniversary. Congrats!

Grand Rounds, New York style (10/16/2007)

Grand Rounds is fresh today at New York Emergency Medicine, with loads of interesting stories and some cool photos. Enjoy! And while you're at it, check out the Grand Rounds archives (with a nifty new look).

Join Blog Action Day: October 15 (10/11/2007)

Whether you blog about health, medicine, or anything else, join ChronicBabe and a bunch of other sites (more than 9,000 and counting!) participating in Blog Action Day on October 15. We'll all be writing about the environment, donating the day's proceeds to the cause of saving our planet, and feeling lovely and connected. Join us!

It's "military week" at Grand Rounds, hosted at Nurse Ratched's Place (10/11/2007)

This week's Grand Rounds, hosted at Nurse Ratched's Place, is all about the military - complete with fascinating artwork and a big bundle of interesting posts. Read on, Babes...and check out the Grand Rounds archives for more.

Grab some Chronique Couture - on sale! (10/9/2007)

Our pals over at Chronique Couture are having a monster sale, with 40% off everything on the site through November. Just visit and use the code FALL40 to get your discount. Happy shopping!

Did you get your Goodie Bag yesterday? (10/3/2007)

We handed out Goodie Bags yesterday - did you get yours? If not, make sure to sign up now so you don't miss a single issue - and browse our archives for all back issues. Tasty!

Grand Rounds @ Distractible Mind (10/3/2007)

"Oh, the Grand Rounds you will have!" Courtesy of Distractible Mind, which hosts this week with an admirable Dr. Seuss theme. Get reading, Babes! (Newbies: check out the Grand Rounds archives.)

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