What is Yes on 1000?

Washington is taking a progressive, humane step toward improving care for terminally ill adults. A broad coalition of physicians, nurses, hospice patients, family members, organizations and concerned residents have formed the YES! on I-1000 committee to launch the Washington State Death with Dignity Initiative for the 2008 November ballot. This measure will give tremendous peace of mind to terminally ill patients who face the prospect of... (continue reading)

Music Wednesday, 13 August 2008 Stroke the cause of Isaac Hayes' death

Music legend Isaac Hayes, who passed away on Sunday, died from a stroke, according to US authorities.

The soul legend's doctors listed 'stroke' as the cause of death on the singer's death certificate, although a post mortem has yet to be carried out, a spokesman for the Memphis Sheriff's Department said.

Hayes had previously suffered a stroke in 2006 due to high blood pressure, according to his doctor.

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Bernie Mac 1957-2008

It is a sad, sad day in the City of Chicago today. I received a call an hour ago in Chicago that actor and comedian Bernie Mac passed away due to complications from his pneumonia.
Mac was admitted into the hospital recently due to having pneumonia and the rumor mill had begun on various sites online that he had died, although none of those stories turned out to be true.
Unfortunately today, the story is true.
Bernie Mac... (continue reading)