Damn this guy beat all odds in life to be what he is now..

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OP - January 05, 2012, 02:52 PM

Damn this guy beat all odds in life to be what he is now..

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The man was diagnosed with Lou Gehrig’s disease when he was a 21-year-old student at Cambridge University. Most people die within a few years of the diagnosis, called motor neuron disease in the U.K. On Sunday, he will turn 70.

‘‘I don’t know of anyone who’s survived this long,’’ said Ammar Al-Chalabi, director of the Motor Neurone Disease Care and Research Centre at King’s College London. He does not treat Hawking and described his longevity as ‘‘extraordinary.’’

Great.. Fuck god.. fuck Allah.. understand the brain .. all the problems of this world are solved..

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Reply #1 - January 05, 2012, 03:04 PM

The guy writes bestselling books. With a cheek muscle. That alone gets my respect. Nevermind the genius of the man, I have to admire his steel. Who amongst us could play the hand he got dealt and achieve everything he has acheived with it?

Too fucking busy, and vice versa.
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Reply #2 - January 05, 2012, 03:13 PM

I applied to the job opening that was advertised on his website, albeit unofficial but it's like playing the lottery for the prize being working for him.

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Reply #3 - January 05, 2012, 09:17 PM

He is an amazing bloke. I wonder exactly what it is about him that enabled him to stay alive for so long.

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Reply #4 - January 08, 2012, 02:36 AM

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I wonder exactly what it is about him that enabled him to stay alive for so long.

My best guess would be his passion for science and love for life.

In my opinion a life without curiosity is not a life worth living
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Reply #5 - January 08, 2012, 03:21 AM

Quote from: TheDarkRebel on January 08, 2012, 02:36 AM

My best guess would be his passion for science and love for life.

i think his huge salary as a professor and the profit from all his books and also his celebrity status helped a lot too.
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Reply #6 - January 08, 2012, 03:55 AM

oh don't be so judgmental.

In my opinion a life without curiosity is not a life worth living
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Reply #7 - January 08, 2012, 04:16 AM

and what a shining example of an atheist's miracle!

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Reply #8 - January 08, 2012, 04:19 AM

Muhammad Ali, "The greatest of all time" is going to turn 70 too on the 16th of Jan 2012.

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LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Muhammad Ali is coming home to celebrate another milestone — his 70th birthday.

The iconic heavyweight boxing champion will bask in the limelight once again at a private birthday bash on the evening of Jan. 14 at the Muhammad Ali Center in downtown Louisville. Ali turns 70 on Jan. 17. The party will double as a fundraiser for the center — a cultural and education center that also features a museum focusing on Ali's long career as a boxer, social activist and humanitarian.

Ali Center spokeswoman Jeanie Kahnke said Saturday that Ali will be surrounded by old friends and people who made a difference in his life, including his longtime trainer Angelo Dundee. The party will feature a dinner, entertainment and speeches.

She described it as a "retrospective look and celebration" of Ali's life.

"It's significant for anyone to turn 70 years old," Kahnke said. "But for such a global icon, who has literally touched the lives of millions of people, it's a momentous event to celebrate."

A few tickets remained for the $1,000-per-person event, she said.

Kahnke said that Ali and his wife, Lonnie, are looking forward to returning for the celebration. The Alis have a residence in Louisville but have recently been staying at their home in Arizona, she said. Ali is battling Parkinson's disease.

A series of community events — titled "Seven Days for Seven Decades" — will be offered from Jan. 15-21 at the center, touching on both the serious and fun sides of Ali.

The events include a "compassion fair" and workshops focusing on examples of compassion throughout the world. An exhibit will delve into the lives of people with dual African American and Native American ancestries. There will be screenings of films based on Ali's life.

On Jan. 15, a magician will perform in the center's main lobby — a recognition of Ali's love of magic tricks. Also, people visiting the center during that week will receive a discounted admission for bringing non-perishable food items for a food bank.

"We really want to thank the community that has supported and loved and embraced Muhammad," Kahnke said.

The center opened in 2005 and draws about 85,000 visitors a year.
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Reply #9 - January 08, 2012, 04:19 AM

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and what a shining example of an atheist's miracle! grin12

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Reply #10 - January 08, 2012, 05:02 AM

Yes yes.. young pup. Muhammad Ali is an American Icon for sure.

But what Dr. Hawking is and HAS accomplished, and with
HIS disability? PHENOMINAL! Yes, he defies all medical
explanation and to maintain such a phenominal thought process
through it all... ITS AN ATHEIST'S MIRACLE!

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Reply #11 - January 08, 2012, 05:47 AM

lulz why is MocoExmuslim restricted?
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Reply #12 - January 08, 2012, 06:31 AM

Because he's an old troll who pops in every so often to act like an idiot.

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Reply #13 - January 08, 2012, 08:48 AM

This man gives me hope for humanity. I've always admired him.

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Reply #14 - January 08, 2012, 06:17 PM

http://www.ctc.cam.ac.uk/hawking70/programme.html

Stephen Hawking is giving a talk here

http://intelstudios.edgesuite.net/Hawking70/Hawking.html

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Reply #15 - January 08, 2012, 06:22 PM

Quote from: osmanthus on January 05, 2012, 09:17 PM
I wonder exactly what it is about him that enabled him to stay alive for so long.

Maybe because he has excellent healthcare.
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Reply #16 - January 11, 2012, 08:29 PM

It was his 70th birthday on Sunday.

Fucking amazing for someone who was told they wouldn't live past 25.

Too fucking busy, and vice versa.
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