Year in Review Newsmakers of 2008 AARP Bulletin
Year in Review Newsmakers of 2008 - AARP Bulletin
In a groundbreaking initiative, the Dr. Susan Love Research Foundation and the Avon Foundation have just launched the Army of Women website, where they hope a million healthy women of all ages and ethnicities will sign up to participate in breast cancer studies.
Malcolm Gladwell
Ten thousand hours: That’s how long it takes to become good at something. Want to succeed at golf? Put in 10,000 hours of practice. Playing an instrument? Same thing.
Dara Torres
By word and deed, U.S. Olympic swimmer Dara Torres set a milestone for people of all ages at the Beijing Olympics. Dorothy and Herb Vogel
Using only Herb’s modest salary as a postal clerk, the couple amassed an extraordinary collection of 4,000 contemporary artworks. And now they’re giving it all away. Alferd Williams
Hard labor marked most of Alferd Williams' 70 years. But these days you won't find Williams on a farm or on a construction site. Lilly Ledbetter
Lilly Ledbetter long knew something was up at the Goodyear Tire plant in Gadsden, Ala., where she was a supervisor. Her male colleagues bragged about huge paychecks while she was just getting by. So she decided to do something about it. Peter Pronovost
Every year tens of thousands of Americans die because of medical mistakes. There’s nothing mysterious about these cases, and it’s quite clear what needs to happen to prevent them. It’s just that, for one reason or another, it doesn’t happen.
Tim Russert
Let’s focus on two great gifts of the late Tim Russert. Patrick Kuhse
Charting a new life course is possible at any age. Patrick Kuhse is proof.
Mildred Heath
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Year in Review Newsmakers of 2008
Chances are you've probably never heard of most of the people below. Some are worldwide celebrities, others lesser-known. They're educators, activists, physicians and authors. They're also ordinary people who have taught us extraordinary lessons through their lives. One is no longer with us, while others are just getting started. Each one has played a unique role in making a difference this year. And that's why they're newsmakers. Dr. Susan LoveIn a groundbreaking initiative, the Dr. Susan Love Research Foundation and the Avon Foundation have just launched the Army of Women website, where they hope a million healthy women of all ages and ethnicities will sign up to participate in breast cancer studies.
Malcolm Gladwell
Ten thousand hours: That’s how long it takes to become good at something. Want to succeed at golf? Put in 10,000 hours of practice. Playing an instrument? Same thing.
Dara Torres
By word and deed, U.S. Olympic swimmer Dara Torres set a milestone for people of all ages at the Beijing Olympics. Dorothy and Herb Vogel
Using only Herb’s modest salary as a postal clerk, the couple amassed an extraordinary collection of 4,000 contemporary artworks. And now they’re giving it all away. Alferd Williams
Hard labor marked most of Alferd Williams' 70 years. But these days you won't find Williams on a farm or on a construction site. Lilly Ledbetter
Lilly Ledbetter long knew something was up at the Goodyear Tire plant in Gadsden, Ala., where she was a supervisor. Her male colleagues bragged about huge paychecks while she was just getting by. So she decided to do something about it. Peter Pronovost
Every year tens of thousands of Americans die because of medical mistakes. There’s nothing mysterious about these cases, and it’s quite clear what needs to happen to prevent them. It’s just that, for one reason or another, it doesn’t happen.
Tim Russert
Let’s focus on two great gifts of the late Tim Russert. Patrick Kuhse
Charting a new life course is possible at any age. Patrick Kuhse is proof.
Mildred Heath
Mildred Heath doesn't have time to retire. She's on Deadline. Cancel You are leaving AARP.org and going to the website of our trusted provider. The provider’s terms, conditions and policies apply. Please return to AARP.org to learn more about other benefits. Your email address is now confirmed. You'll start receiving the latest news, benefits, events, and programs related to AARP's mission to empower people to choose how they live as they age. You can also by updating your account at anytime. You will be asked to register or log in. Cancel Offer Details Disclosures