Arts & Entertainment - Sept. 5, 2008
Video of the Day: A message from Larry David
The star and creative force behind "Curb Your Enthusiasm" has a simple request: "Help a bald brother out."
Tags: larry david, cancer, alopecia, bald

Kids & Family - Nov. 12, 2007
Locks of Love: blessing or scam?
Melissa Tempel wanted to donate her hair to a charity that makes wigs for kids with cancer, but bad press made her question Locks of Love.
Tags: Locks of Love, Pantene Great Lengths, hair loss, wigs, human hair, human-hair wigs, children with cancer, cancer, Melissa Tempel, Erica Grabczyk, Groom Salon for Men

Milwaukee Buzz - Feb. 23, 2005
Milwaukeeans hop on and off the LiveStrong wristband bandwagon
LiveStrong bands have led to an explosion on the wristband market. There's a rubbery bracelet in just about every color. But, is Milwaukee supporting a worthy cause or just jumping on the wristband bandwagon?
Tags: Lance Armstrong, LiveStrong wristbands, cancer, racism, religion, cyclist, Wheel and Sprocket, biking, Brent Emery, Emery's Bicycle and Super Fitness, Becky Crowder, support our troops, Joette Rockow, John Kerry, George W. Bush, Jim Faber

Movies - March 5, 2004
"The Barbarian Invasions" refuses to mourn life well-lived
This surprisingly warm, witty film is about a terminally ill man dying of cancer. As depressing as that sounds, "The Barbarian Invasions" -- in French with English subtitles -- doesn't drag viewers down.
Tags: Canada, Montreal, Quebec, Cancer, Remy, France, Barbarian, Invasions, Arcand

Milwaukee Buzz - Nov. 30, 2008
All I Want for Christmas is a Smoking Ban
I consider myself a pretty reasonable and accommodating person, but smoking in public places needs to end.  I spent approximately 35 minutes in a downtown restaurant/bar last evening with a family friend.  It was early, before 10 p.m., and the place was not at all crowded.  We sat ...
Tags: smoking, cancer

Milwaukee Buzz - Aug. 28, 2008
Weekend Getaway Provides Much Needed Refresher + Helps Fundraising
Life is busy and overwhelming at times.  I promised myself while undergoing treatment for breast cancer that I would ‘stop and smell the roses’ and focus on living my life versus getting sucked into the hustle and bustle of everyday life.  I have failed miserably in achievin...
Tags: cancer, Susan G Komen, rest and relaxation