Wednesday, May 30, 2012

Allison Bush's Posts

Actor Paul Newman Dies at 83 after Battle with Lung Cancer

FOXNews.com is reporting that the legendary Paul Newman died on Friday at is farmhouse near Westport, CT, only a few months after pictures surfaced of him looking frail and thin as he was wheeled from the Weill Cornell Medical Center in New York City, where he was said to be receiving treatment for terminal lung cancer.   Read more about... Read moreChevron

Randy Pausch: A Modern-day Sage for All Ages

Randy Pausch, Carnegie Mellon computer science professor best known for his "last lecture," died today after a 22-month battle with pancreatic cancer.   On September 18, 2007, Mr. Pausch delivered what would become one of the most viral hits on the internet, receiving hundreds of thousands of views on YouTube and other platforms in a matter... Read moreChevron

Bill Gates and Michael Bloomberg to Conquer World of Smokers - Stay Tuned!

If you can't stop smoking by your own volition, maybe Bill Gates and Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg can give you a little push (by way of $500 MILLION).   The dynamo duo announced today that they will spend $500 million to stop people around the world from smoking, the New York Times reported.   Mr. Bloomberg's foundation, the Bloomberg... Read moreChevron

A Dose of Conversation Online

I’m thrilled to share the good news -- today’s Washington Post ran a feature story about HealthCentral’s StopSmokingConnection.com and its sister sites’ unique approach to helping people with their health needs online. Called “Seeking a Cure, Patients Find a Dose of Conversation Online,” the story features... Read moreChevron

NEW FEATURE: My Home and Profile!

  We are excited to announce the launch of a new and improved My Home and Profile! Now you can stay updated with news, articles, the latest questions and answers, and SharePosts from our Experts and community members.   To see the changes, sign in or register right now!   Here’s a rundown of the features we’ve... Read moreChevron