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For information on Lupus

Someone you know has lupus

Lupus is a chronic inflammatory disease in which the immune system loses its ability to tell the difference between foreign substances and its own cells and tissues. The immune system then makes antibodies directed against "self." It attacks the patient's organs, joints and other tissues and cells. Lupus can be a mild disease affecting only a few organs, or it may cause serious and even life-threatening problems. More than 16,000 Americans develop lupus each year. It is estimated that 500,000 to 1.5 million Americans have been diagnosed with lupus. The cause of the disease is not known and there is no cure.

Breast Cancer Site

43,000 women will die from breast cancer this year. In minutes, you can help give underprivileged women the life-saving gift of early detection. Visit The Breast Cancer Site every day to fund free mammograms and help them reduce the number of mothers, sisters, partners and friends we lose to breast cancer.

Funding for mammography screening, paid for by site sponsors, is generated when you click on the "Fund Free Mammograms" button on the homepage of The Breast Cancer Site. In the first month of this year, they generated funds to provide 200 mammograms. With your help the lives of over 2,000 underprivileged women will be touched in 2001.

Fish

From Scotland, Fish sang for years with Marillion, but has been a solo artist for twelve years. His music combines the best of emotional rock with soul-stirring vocals and lyrics that will your rack your brain and tear your heart. If you like poetry with electrifying music, give Fish a listen. Click on "Media" on his home page and it'll take you to a sound clip page. Fish has ventured into acting with roles in various UK television programs some of which are, "Zorro," "Jute City," "Darkwells," "The Bill" and "A Young Person's Guide To Becoming A Rock Star." He has, also appeared in the film, "Chasing the Deer." Fish has now published his first book, "Masque," with artist Mark Wilkinson. This book is a must for people who love good CD artwork and like to know the story behind the pictures.

Steve Hackett

Steve played guitar with Genesis in the 1970's but has been a solo artist since his departure from that legendary band. Steve is not one to be pigeonholed in any one musical style. He has garnered rave reviews for his classical guitar work, as well as his rock music. Over his career, he has collaborated with many, many top artists. The man is so prolific that he doesn't bother to mix mediums on his CD's, but creates separate CD's, each, for his classical work and rock music. He's also done some soundtrack work such as "Second Chance" and "Outwitting Hitler." Steve's music is uniquely enjoyable on many levels. If you love great guitar work that'll make you cry and laugh and say, "WOW!", you must check out Steve's music. Click on "MP3" on his home page for samples of his music.

Alligator Stew

Alligator Stew brews up a great mix of rock, blues and a touch of cajun and good, ol' Louisiana rock. Gary Jeffries is one of the best singers you will ever hear. Alligator Stew's music reaches into your mind and stretches down to your toes. You can hear pure soul come through in Gary's and John Andrews' hot guitar licks, the solid, get-you-where-you-live rhythm section of T. C. Markle and Doug Richardson and Gary's rip-your-heart-out vocals. If you weren't born in the bayou, you'll feel like it when you hear this hot southern rock. If you want to get down and boogie with the best, check out their web site where you can listen to samples from their latest album.

Michael Duff

Paul Jonason Photography

Paul has been an extraordinary photographer for many years. He has snapped everything from rock musicians in concert and at play, to the native peoples of South America, as well as landscapes and architecture all over the world. His work has graced magazine covers and won many awards. His photography is truly extraordinary. The man is a genius of the visual medium. Paul's nature photos will make you feel as if you are there. His portrait work is equally outstanding, as you can see by the small sample here. Paul and I have worked together for many music publications. In 1979, we shared our first cover story together--Phil Collins for "Modern Drummer" magazine. I did the writing and he did the shooting. Check out his site to see his exceptional work.

Billy Wirth

Billy Wirth is a marvelous actor, who is now expanding his horizons to directing. He has directed a brilliant film short called, "Kismet." And, now his feature-film debut, "MacArthur Park" has become a hit at both the Sundance Film Festival and Taos Talking Film Festival. This film has garnered rave reviews from the festival producers, as well as the press. Check out his acting in films such as "The Lost Boys," "Boys On the Side," "War Party," "The Fence," the television mini-series, "Children Of the Dust" and many other films. He was seen recently on CBS' "Martial Law," WB's "Charmed" and HBO's "Sex In the City." Billy is a multi-faceted artist who is also expanding his horizons by composing film music with his partner, Stephen Costantino. He is, also, creating visual masterpieces combining photography and painting.

Denise Duff

You've probably seen this extremely talented lady in many television shows, films and commercials. She recently did a stint on "The Young and The Restless." Her credits are so extensive, that I will only include a partial list. She has appeared in "Northern Exposure," "Silk Stalkings," "Reasonable Doubts," "Matlock," "Danger Theatre," "Dream On," "The Young & the Restless" and "General Hospital." Her credits include movies of the week "Double Jeopardy" and Robin Cook's "Invasion." And, that's not even including her film work, which includes "Hell Comes to Frogtown II," "Phoenix," "Bloodfist 5" and "Martial Law." In the world of horror films, her filmography includes "Subspecies" series II, III & IV. Recently, she's appeared in the independent film, "The Silencing." Denise is making her directing debut with "Song Of the Vampire." And, if that weren't enough to keep this talented lady occupied, she is a professional photograper who has photographed hundreds of artists, actors and musicians.