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Penicillin (anti-biotic)

2007-06-29T22:17:11Z

Americajoe:

[[Image:penicillin.jpg|right|thumb|200px|Molecular structure of Penicillin]]
'''Penicillin''' is an [[antibiotic]] acid that kills many types of [[bacteria]]. Credit for its discovery was given to [[Scotland|Scottish]] [[scientist]] [[Alexander Fleming]], though many others have previously noted anti-bacterial effects of Penicillium molds. Its discovery was considered one of the greatest breakthroughs of the 20th century in the field of [[medicine]].

It has been argued that newer [[designer antibiotics]] are need to combat ever evolving [[bacteria]], As there is however, no concrete evidence of evolution Penicillin continues to work effectively

Penicillin is grown from molds and has the general formula of C9H11N2O4SR , where "R" represents a chemical group that is different for different types of penicillin.

[[Category:Antibiotics]]

Penicillin (anti-biotic)

2007-06-29T22:16:45Z

Americajoe:

[[Image:penicillin.jpg|right|thumb|200px|Molecular structure of Penicillin]]
'''Penicillin''' is an [[antibiotic]] acid that kills many types of [[bacteria]]. Credit for its discovery was given to [[Scotland|Scottish]] [[scientist]] [[Alexander Fleming]], though many others have previously noted anti-bacterial effects of Penicillium molds. Its discovery was considered one of the greatest breakthroughs of the 20th century in the field of [[medicine]].

It has been argued that newer [[designer antibiotics]] are need to combat ever evolving [[bacteria]], As there is however, no evidence concrete evidence of evolution Penicillin continues to work effectively

Penicillin is grown from molds and has the general formula of C9H11N2O4SR , where "R" represents a chemical group that is different for different types of penicillin.

[[Category:Antibiotics]]

Rush Limbaugh

2007-06-29T22:13:16Z

Americajoe:

'''Rush Limbaugh''' (born January 12, 1951) is a [[conservative]] [[United States of America|American]] radio talk show host.
[[Image:Limbaugh.jpg|thumb|right|Rush Limbaugh]]

== Radio ==

Limbaugh hosts a radio show famed for its blustery denunciations of anything [[liberal]]. He is often at odds with [[liberal]] activist [[Al Franken]]<ref>[http://fireside.designcommunity.com/topic-9993.html Forum thread] discussing a NYT Editorial</ref>. He habitually refers to [[feminists]] who support [[abortion]] as ''feminazis'' and to his own self as "talent on loan from God".

Limbaugh's style has been credited with "reviving AM radio in the United States, and is considered by many to have been a catalyst for the [[Republican Party]]'s 1994 Congressional victories"<ref>[http://select.nytimes.com/gst/abstract.html?res=F10813FA3B5D0C708EDDAB0894DE494D81&n=Top%2fReference%2fTimes%20Topics%2fPeople%2fL%2fLimbaugh%2c%20Rush Radio Talk Show Host Fears For True Conservatism's Fate], New York Times</ref>.
Rush's conservative talk show is nationally syndicated and averages over 13.5 million listeners weekly, making Rush the '#1 Radio Talk Show Host'.<ref>
[http://www.talkers.com/main/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=17&Itemid=34 The Top Talk Radio Audiences] Tallkers magazine online</ref>

On October 6, 2003 Limbaugh told his audience he was addicted to OxyContin and other painkillers. <ref>The Rush Limbaugh Show, October 6, 2007.</ref> Limbaugh underwent treatment for his addiction, and charges against him for alleged "doctor shopping" to procure prescription medications were dropped on the condition that he continue treatment for his addiction.<ref>http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2006/04/28/national/main1561324.shtml</ref>

== Other Media Work ==

The Limbaugh Letter is a monthly publication that contains conservative articles and humor in Rush's style.

Limbaugh is involved in the conservative satire show "The 1/2 Hour News Hour" show on the [[Fox News Channel]]. <ref>
[http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2007/02/16/AR2007021602098.html Fox News Channel's '1/2 Hour News Hour': Right Funny, in Spots] washingtonpost.com</ref>

Limbaugh briefly held a position as a commentator on ESPN's Sunday NFL Countdown pre-game show. He resigned from the show on October 2, 2006 after criticism of his statement that Philadelphia Eagles quaterback Donovan McNabb was overrated because the media wanted to see a black NFL player succeed.<ref>http://espn.go.com/gen/news/2003/1001/1628537.html</ref>

== Drug Abuse Scandal ==

In October of 2003, Limbaugh admitted on his radio show that he had been addicted to prescription painkillers (Oxycodone or hydrocodone).<ref>[http://www.cnn.com/2003/SHOWBIZ/10/10/rush.limbaugh/ "Limbaugh admits addiction to pain medication"</ref> He cited a failed back surgery as the cause of his pain and subsequent dependence on medication. Limbaugh did not comment further on his current state, saying that he would not go into any more detail because of the ongoing police investigation.

==References==
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==External Links==
*[http://www.rushlimbaugh.com/home/today.guest.html Official Rush Limbaugh website]
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