Snow in August, it's Labor Day Weekend.

Labor Day is the unofficial end of summer, and everyone is making their last minute plans for the long weekend with a bang.  Fireworks, outdoor concerts, local fairs and barbeque.  

Even in these very challenging times, Americans enjoy celebrating the enduring values of our labor force who have shaped this great nation with the highest standards production and ingenuity.  

On the heels of the season we will be getting ready for Fall.  The long-range forecasts are out for the Northeast corridor.   Get ready for sleet, snow, ice and brutal subzero temperatures. 

Paul Pastelok, long-term Accu-Weather forecaster predicts that this November to experience "above-normal temperatures and below-normal precipitation.  By January and February it’s going to get pretty cold.”  

Old Man Winter can deal rough weather.   

Start thinking about if you need a snow-battling 4x4 setup, and join the Audia family as we all pay tribute this Labor Day to our nation's strength, freedom, and leadership — the American worker. 

Source: Christian Science Monitor August 15, 2012 Snow-in-August

Why I run the New York City Marathon.

Please help Peter Audia's daughter Mary, by supporting her run for the Crohn's and Colitis Foundation of America.   Mary is running for her father and sister Natalie, who both live with Crohn's disease.  Crohn’s disease belongs to a group of conditions known as Inflammatory Bowel Diseases (IBD). Crohn’s disease is a chronic inflammatory condition of the gastrointestinal tract. Approximately 1.4 million people suffer from Crohn's Disease and Ulcerative Colitis. 

Mary decided to take on this challenge because it inspires others who are not as fortunate that they are not alone and helps raise resources and awareness about this disease.  Join Mary on her 26.2 mile New York City Marathon race and please donate to her cause. 

Please use the link below to donate online securely and directly.  An email will be sent to  confirm your tax-deductible donation.  To donate by check, please contact Mary directly, mary.e.audia@gmail.com for instructions. 

http://www.active.com/donate/nyING12/NY12TCNYCMMAudia

 

Recognizing the Signs and Symptoms
Crohn’s disease can affect any part of the GI tract. Symptoms of Crohn’s disease include:

• Persistent Diarrhea
• Rectal bleeding
• Urgent need to move bowels
• Abdominal cramps and pain
• Sensation of incomplete evacuation
• Constipation (can lead to bowel obstruction)

General symptoms that may also be associated with IBD:

• Fever
• Loss of appetite
• Weight Loss
• Fatigue
• Night sweats
• Loss of normal menstrual cycle

Only proper testing performed by your doctor can render a diagnosis.  People suffering from Crohn’s often experience loss of appetite and may lose weight as a result. A feeling of low energy and fatigue is also common.

To learn more visit http://www.ccfa.org/ .