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David Johnston's Blog: Olympic Hero: Eric Shanteau
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Monday, July 21, 2008. Olympic Hero: Eric Shanteau. Have you ever heard of Eric Shanteau? If not, you will soon. Now imagine the weight of learning, just one week before that race, that you have cancer. Shanteau. He chose the Olympics. Cancer would have to wait. Since starting the Lance Armstrong Foundation. Although cancer affects millions worldwide, I am encouraged by the increased visibility the cause is receiving, thanks to those who are brave enough and able to capture the spotlight and keep it focu...
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David Johnston's Blog: Let the games begin
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Friday, August 8, 2008. Let the games begin. Today's opening ceremonies will usher in one of the most celebrated and controversial events of the new millennium. The Beijing Olympic Games, as IOC President Jacques Rogge has said, will provide an opportunity for the world to gain a better understanding of China, and for China's 1.3 billion people to better understand the rest of the world. Should China have won the opportunity to host the Games? Imagine if Jesse Owens. Olympism is a philosophy of life, exa...
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David Johnston's Blog: March 2008
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Monday, March 24, 2008. Look out YouTube, there's a new Web site looking to capitalize on the popularity of Web-based video. Hulu.com. Is a new venture born of a partnership between NBC/Universal and Fox, along with several other partners, including Sony Pictures. Unlike YouTube. I don't think Hulu.com will change the way people consume entertainment, but I agree with Entertainment Weekly. Posted by David Johnston. Tuesday, March 18, 2008. Absolutely. Could changing those three positions initiate a r...
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David Johnston's Blog: Rim Rock Revisited
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Tuesday, September 2, 2008. In an earlier blog post ( Glory waiting to happen. I described the anticipated event: Regardless of fitness or injury, you can bet I'll be there to run alongside some of the b. So, which would it be? Fortunately, the Alumni Team did not need the services of its oldest member, as Paul Hefferon won the race, and the team placed 2nd behind KU's varsity squad by a mere 3 points. Posted by David Johnston. Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom). Follow me on Twitter.
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David Johnston's Blog: July 2008
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Wednesday, July 23, 2008. Earlier this year, I was chosen by the Lance Armstrong Foundation. Posted by David Johnston. The University of Kansas is emerging as a leader in the fight against cancer. Last month, KU announced the opening of a Phase I clinical trial for a new ovarian cancer drug, Nanotax. Developed by researchers at the KU Cancer Center. By removing the source of the negative side effects, we believe Nanotax will be a less toxic treatment," said Roy Jensen. Director of the KU Cancer Center.
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David Johnston's Blog: May 2008
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Friday, May 30, 2008. I had lunch today with Jan-Eric Anderson, a good friend of mine at Barkley. The KC agency that has emerged as a leader in the cause marketing movement thanks largely to Mike Swenson, Barkley's EVP, CMO (and KU grad). My visit reminded me of something special that happened last week in the fight against cancer that I thought was worth sharing, and I'm sure the folks at Barkley would agree. Laura Ziskin, a movie producer and cancer survivor, aggressively launched Stand Up 2 Cancer.
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David Johnston's Blog: Glory waiting to happen
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Friday, July 11, 2008. Glory waiting to happen. In the fall of 2007, Colby Wissel crossed the finish line at the NCAA national cross country championships to end his prolific career as KU's last cross country All-American, and the sport's first back-to-back All-American since 1959. Now, the KU alumnus is forming a team of KU alumni to compete again at Rim Rock Farm in the Bob Timmons Invitational on August 30th. Posted by David Johnston. Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom). Follow me on Twitter.
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David Johnston's Blog: Kindred Spirits
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Wednesday, July 9, 2008. Last night I watched one of my favorite movies from my teenage years, The Natural. Starring Robert Redford as Roy Hobbs, an aging, journeyman ball player on his quest to become the best who ever played the game. I always loved the movie and was drawn to Hobbs' character for some reason, but I never really understood why until last night, when he uttered the famous line, "God I love baseball.". Roy was no saint, as this espn.com article. Posted by David Johnston.
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David Johnston's Blog: KU Fights Cancer
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Wednesday, July 23, 2008. The University of Kansas is emerging as a leader in the fight against cancer. Last month, KU announced the opening of a Phase I clinical trial for a new ovarian cancer drug, Nanotax. Developed by researchers at the KU Cancer Center. The new drug is a reformulation of the common chemotherapy drug, Paclitaxel, which is administered intravenously. Unpleasant side effects have been attributed to the solvent mixed with the drug for delivery. Director of the KU Cancer Center.
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David Johnston's Blog: June 2008
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Monday, June 30, 2008. I love this time of year. I love it not only because I enjoy running outside in the Kansas heat and humidity, but I love being inside too, watching some of my favorite events on TV. Let's start with the Cubs. And thanks to WGN, I can enjoy the friendly confines from my family room. Go Cubs Go! Finally, to top it all off, this is an Olympic year- something I look forward to four years in advance, when sign at the closing ceremonies reads "See you in Beijing! Posted by David Johnston.