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.

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