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October 2009
Hear Editrix Jenni on Vocalo.org: Archived! (10/29/2009)
If you missed today's appearance on Vocalo.org, Chicago's community-produced internet radio, check out the archived show now. Editrix Jenni Prokopy is the guest at the 12 o'clock hour for about 40 minutes, and the discussion ranges from lupus to sex to dance music to medication to tattoos...it's all over the place!
Talk to Editrix Jenni LIVE Thursday, Oct. 29, noon CST on Vocalo.org (10/28/2009)
Chicago-based Vocalo.org is hosting Editrix Jenni Prokopy LIVE on air tomorrow, October 29 at noon CST to talk about living well in spite of chronic illness. Call in with your questions; the radio station streams online so you can call from anywhere!
The Forum is powerful! Are you a member yet? (10/27/2009)
We're well beyond 300 members, and many new people are joining each day; it's gratifying for us at ChronicBabe HQ to see it grow so fast. The Forum is so incredible! We hope you'll join if you're not a member yet...there is so much for you to learn and many connections to make.
Grand Rounds at Code Blog is spooky! (10/27/2009)
We're so proud to be included once again in Grand Rounds, hosted this week by Code Blog. It's a spooky edition! Go trick-or-treating and learn a ton (and laugh a lot).
What does Editrix Jenni think about health care reform? (10/23/2009)
She talks about the issue at The Women's Media Center, an organization that works to make sure women's voices are heard across the land. Read the piece, and let us know what you think!
Want to tell the First Lady what you think about health care reform? (10/23/2009)
You can! iVillage has a video from Michelle Obama, and you can respond with your opinions, which will be sent directly to the White House.
New ChronicBabe YouTube channel (10/22/2009)
We're experimenting with a little YouTube channel for ChronicBabe. Check it out, and let us know what you think—and please suggest videos we should link to!
We won! Grand Rounds: Cognitive Sleep Therapy (10/21/2009)
According to the nice folks at Sharp Brains (who hosted Grand Rounds this week), Editrix Jenni just invented cognitive sleep therapy. AWESOME. Check out this terrific edition of Grand Rounds, babes, for some terrific reading!
FWD/Forward: Feminists with Disabilities (10/15/2009)
We were super psyched to get this tip from a pal: FWD/Forward is Feminists with Disabilities for a way Forward. They offer inspiration and resources, and we encourage you to participate!
Light and sound combine to help you take your pills (10/13/2009)
Vitality GlowCaps are a new little gadget that remind you to take your pills. They fit over your prescription bottle, and every day they glow and play music when it's time to take your dose. We think they're a little intense, but if you're bad about sticking with a schedule, they might be worth looking into.
Did you get your Goodie Bag today? (10/13/2009)
ChronicBabe subscribers got a free enewsletter today packed with awesome tips and goodies. Did you get yours? If not, sign up now and check out our archives.
Teetotalers are at highest risk of depression (10/12/2009)
Really? Time magazine says non-drinkers may be at highest risk for depression. Go figure!
Feel Your Boobies! (10/9/2009)
And while you're at it, get a free super-cute sticker to remind yourself (or a friend) to do a monthly self-check.
New FTC guidelines for bloggers: What does it mean for ChronicBabe.com? (10/9/2009)
Not much will change. We already disclose any freebies we review, as discussed at MediaBistro. But rest assured, we'll be good girls and follow the guidelines.
Wall Street Journal: Cancer-causing virus linked to chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) (10/9/2009)
A virus that causes cancer in animals has been linked to chronic fatigue syndrome, according to the Wall Street Journal. BIG BIG news for folks with CFS!
How to Cope with Pain blog carnival: Back to school edition! (10/5/2009)
Lots of timely writing here, Babes. The How to Cope with Pain blog carnival is one of our faves!
