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hug meTopic: Science and Health
Since it was discovered many Americans could not actually name a single living scientist, making "Britney Spears more influential than Stephen Hawking 
among most Americans."
...here comes now: Rock stars and science.
A few of the world's top researchers and doctors with some of the top rock stars are featured together in this months issue of GQ Magazine.
http://www.cbs2.com/video/?id=103998@kcbs.dayport.com
And voila, here is the actual spread.
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"The age-adjusted mortality rate for cancer is about the same in the 21st century as it was 50 years ago, ...whereas the death rates for cardiac, cerebrovascular, and infectious diseases have declined by about two-thirds. "
Like me, before today you may have not even heard of Joseph Burchenal , (doesn't even have a Wik page? ) as one of the pioneers in the use of chemotherapy.
It was from his work and his team, that the resulting progress against childhood leukemias, despite the toxicity of the drugs and the lethality of the diseases, built confidence in the notion that biology and chemistry could be harnessed to benefit patients with cancer.
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Also, I found this interesting contest. Aslan are makers of luxury Alpaca wool. They are offering cash prizes plus a chance to help benefit cancer research and support.
It's open to all North American residents, novice or expert.
http://www.aslantrends.com/contest.html
So,...go be a rock star now. :)
