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B to B, June, 2006

MICHAEL WOOD, THE CO-FOUNDER and former CEO of media company Hanley Wood, probably wanted to take a little break before starting his new gig as ambassador to Sweden. But not literally. While on a weekend bike ride a few weeks back with his buddy (and fellow Yalie) President George W. Bush, Wood apparently took a spill and broke his collar bone. At first the White House was reportedly mum about the bicycle accident, which happened at a wildlife refuge in suburban Washington. But it soon confirmed it was Wood-described as a friend of the president-who was injured during the bike ride. After the accident, Wood was taken back to the White House and then drove himself home. He sought medical attention afterward and, at press time, was resting and on the mend. Wood, who...

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