‘Last Lecture’ Professor Randy Pausch Dies at 47 of Pancreatic Cancer
Posted by: Entertainment, Lifestyle, News on: July 25, 2008
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Randy Pausch, a popular college professor whose “last lecture” became an Internet sensation, died at age 47 on July 25 in Virginia following a two-year battle with pancreatic cancer. Pausch, a professor at Carnegie Mellon University, was diagnosed with incurable pancreatic cancer in September 2006. In August 2007, the cancer had spread, and Pausch was given 6 months to live. A month after learning the cancer was terminal, Pausch gave his now-famous talk to a packed auditorium, where he discussed the importance of celebrating life. Read more & see the video here.
Christian Bale Yelled at Mom After She Insulted Wife Sandra Blazic
Posted by: Entertainment, Lifestyle, News on: July 23, 2008
Batman star Christian Bale reportedly “flew off the handle” at his mother, Jenny, after she insulted his wife, Sandra ‘Sibi’ Blazic, according to several sources. There was no physical assault on either Bale’s mother or sister, sources say; rather, the actor raised his voice at Jenny after she said some “outrageous things” about Sibi, 38. Bale and Blazic have been married for 8 years and have a daughter, Emmeline, 3. Read more.
Angelina Jolie’s Doctor Intimidated By Her Fame
Posted by: Entertainment, Lifestyle, News on: July 17, 2008
Angelina Jolie’s obstetrician was intimidated by her superstar status, saying Jolie and partner Brad Pitt’s fame added a lot of pressure to their twins’ birth. With the world following every detail of Angie’s pregnancy, “for sure [I felt nervous],” says Dr. Michel Sussmann. “It wasn’t pressure on a medical level, but there was pressure due to the couple’s fame.” Read more.
Angelina Jolie’s Twins Are ‘So Cute!’ Says Doc
Posted by: Entertainment, Lifestyle, News on: July 17, 2008
Angelina Jolie’s newborn twins, Knox Leon and Vivienne Marcheline, are “so cute!” says her doctor, Michel Sussmann, in what has to be the understate- ment of the decade. Sussmann, 56, also says Jolie was a model patient. “She is so, so nice and never complained about anything,” he says. “There are negative things sometimes written about her on the Internet, but don’t believe them.” Read more.
Ashley Dupré Sued for ID Theft, Defamation By Amber Arpaio
Posted by: Entertainment, Lifestyle, News on: July 17, 2008
Ex-call girl Ashley Dupré just can’t seem to stay out of trouble. The buxom 23-year-old brunette, who was Eliot Spitzer’s favorite prostitute, is being sued for ID theft by Amber Arpaio, a N.J. dental assistant who claims Dupré illegally used her driver’s license to convince a Girls Gone Wild producer that she was old enough to be filmed back in 2003. In an odd twist, Arpaio, 26, has named GGW founder, Joe Francis, as Dupré’s co-defendant. Arpaio’s federal lawsuit–which was filed in New Jersey on July 11–now has former adversaries Dupré and Francis lumped together on the same side as co-defendants. Read more.
Why Couples Fight Over Money
Posted by: Entertainment, Lifestyle, News on: May 8, 2008
One of the major problems that married couples face is financial conflict. Many partners believe that if the issue of finances can be resolved, then their relationship will be restored. However, financial conflict in marriage is symptomatic of various underlying problems that warrant exploration. Find out what’s really behind it all here.
Surprising Facts about Barack Obama
Posted by: Entertainment, Lifestyle, News on: May 3, 2008
Democratic Presidential hopeful Barack Obama recently appeared on the David Letterman Show and revealed some surprising facts about himself. For instance, Obama told Letterman: “When I tell my kids to clean their room, I end with ‘I’m Barack Obama and I approve this message.’ ” Find out what else you may not know about the Illinois Senator as he reveals the Top 10 Surprising Facts about himself here.
The Empire Strikes Barack
Posted by: Entertainment, Lifestyle, News on: May 3, 2008
The epic battle between Democratic presidential hopefuls Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton is heating up big-time, with only one month left before primaries are finally determined. So who will take it all in this clash of the titans? Check out this viral video.
Americans Value Free Time Over Time
Posted by: Entertainment, Lifestyle, News on: May 3, 2008
Americans value free time to more money, according to a new report. A whopping 67% of the 2,400 people surveyed by the Pew Social & Demographic Trends Project ranked free time as their top priority–placing it above professional success, getting married or having kids. The remaining 13% of survey said being rich was their biggest priority. Read more.
Viral Video: ‘I Love the World’
Posted by: Entertainment, Lifestyle, News on: April 20, 2008
Sometimes, there’s so much bad news in the world every day you forget how awesome it truly is. Well, Discovery Channel won’t let you forget it. The science channel’s stunning new ad campaign, aptly called I Love the World, begins in outer space, with two astronauts looking down on a breathtakingly blue Earth. They’re so moved by the beauty they see they can’t help but break into song. Check out this heartwarming video (which has gone viral!) here.
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