X-Message-Number: 24567 From: "Robin Helweg-Larsen" <> Subject: Castro and Cuba Date: Mon, 30 Aug 2004 13:02:54 -0400 I think Castro would be an extremely good ally: interested in physical immortality, not some heavenly sublimation; committed to science education, medical research, and general healthcare; and going his own way, not responsive to the demands of the local bully. I would like to see cryonics established in as many countries as possible, for the sake of moving us at need as physical and political changes require. Who knows what the attitude toward us in our dewars will be in the US in 100 years' time? And on a personal note, thinking of my retirement years, I prefer the climate of Cuba to that of Detroit, Toronto, or even Arizona! Always optimistically, Robin HL -----Original Message----- Message #24522 Date: Mon, 16 Aug 2004 18:06:46 -0700 (PDT) From: Doug Skrecky <> Subject: life extension gains a dubious ally Cubans seek to own longevity record Havana, Cuba, Aug. 13 (UPI) -- Fidel Castro's personal physician is predicting Cuba will soon supplant Japan as the nation with the world's oldest population. Eugenio Selman Housein, the doctor closest to Castro, also said there is a good chance Castro, who marked his 78th birthday Friday, could live for another 40 years. Housein is the founder of the "120-Year Club," dedicated to boosting Cuba's longevity. While the Japanese have a national average lifespan of 81.4, Housein says the Communist nation will soon exceed that. Rate This Message: http://www.cryonet.org/cgi-bin/rate.cgi?msg=24567