Dr. Mary's Monkey: How the Unsolved Murder of a Doctor, a Secret Laboratory in New Orleans and Cancer-Causing Monkey Viruses are Linked to Lee Harvey Oswald, ... Assassination and Emerging Global Epidemics

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The 1964 murder of a nationally known cancer researcher sets the stage for this gripping exposé of medical professionals enmeshed in covert government operations over the course of three decades. Following a trail of police records, FBI files, cancer statistics, and medical journals, this revealing book presents evidence of a web of medical secret-keeping that began with the handling of evidence in the JFK assassination and continued apace, sweeping doctors into coverups of cancer outbreaks, contaminated polio vaccine, the arrival of the AIDS virus, and biological weapon research using infected monkeys.

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Not Just Another Book!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!.......2007-09-03

This book was the BEST BOOK Ive ever read!!! It makes you wonder what else has been kept from the public. It was done with so much reseach and lacks no mystery but is very truthful. It is wonderful. I think it should be a must read for all high school literture classes!!!!!Great Job ED!

Very Revealing.......2007-08-29

Having lived, and worked, in downtown New Orleans, I was most intriqued by this book. The "New Orleans culture" comes thru loud and clear! This book is thoroughly referenced and very believable. I would recommend it to any discernible student of modern history. Do not read this book thinking you will read another Kennedy assasination theory. It is not. It is much more. If you remember the scourge of polio, read this book

Conspiracy Theory, New Orleans Style.......2007-08-23

Having lived in the New Orleans metro area for almost twenty years, author Edward T. Haslam's expose, "Dr. Mary's Monkey," linking the murder of Dr. Mary Sherman in 1964 to the Kennedy Assassination and to a world-wide health epidemic triggered by cancer- causing viruses effecting the populace today, puts a lot of extra spice in the otherwise already piquant political roux that substantiates the eclectic yet sometimes covert gumbo that differentiates this sultry city from other metropolises in the United States. Not only does Haslam provide residents and other aficionados of this area with a thrilling history of dot-connecting events that literally traverses from one end of St. Charles Avenue to the other, he does so compellingly in simple colloquial language that facilitates his theory involving a cover-up of far-right wing politics gone very wrong.

Haslam espouses his New Orleans charm frequently in an engaging manner that makes him extremely readable; his first chapters tell of his remembrances from childhood of primate virus research first brought to his attention by his father, a graduate of Harvard Medical School and professor of Orthopedic Surgery at Tulane University. Later as an attendee of the prestigious Jesuit High School, fellow students (the sons of other New Orleans leaders) pique his curiosity further by providing otherwise unpublished information about a claim made by then district attorney Jim Garrison that connected the recent Kennedy assassination with an underground medical laboratory which was inducing cancer in mice by injecting them with monkey viruses.

Rather than spoil Haslam's smooth disclosure of this explosive material involving the prominent Dr. Alton Ochsner, founder of New Orleans Ochsner Clinic and Hospital, the polio vaccine (developed by growing polio viruses in monkey kidneys), a plot to develop a biological weapon meant to stamp out the spread of communism in Cuba and the rest of the Latin American world, the involvement of Lee Harvey Oswald, the Mafia and the notorious David Ferrie and the scheme to obscure the facts regarding the death of cancer-researcher Dr. Mary Sherman, I will focus on Haslam's ability to tell a good story. He devotes a chapter to each of the key figures in his theory, concluding with some well-thought out speculation regarding the rise in cancer in the past fifteen years.

If the book has one fault, it is that although Haslam provides the reader with the information that he has accumulated and well-documented, as in any other conspiracy theory, he cannot verify all of his information. The appearance of three Judyth Vary Bakers subtracts from some of Haslam's plausibility, but only if you don't buy into his theory that as he collected information, the puppeteers orchestrating the concealment of the facts delivered a few red herrings, the stink of which attempted to jar him off the right track.

Nevertheless, "Dr. Mary's Monkey" scares the reader silly with its implications about how powerful men can bend and twist reality as we perceive it while perilously changing the future of an entire generation. On the higher philosophical plane of right versus wrong, it speaks poorly of our American culture and what can and will be done in the shadow of flag-waving freedom.

Bottom line: While Edward T. Haslam's "Dr. Mary's Monkey" suggests scenarios that may or may not be fully substantiated at this time, the author compiles an interesting and totally absorbing page-turner that screams for local, if not national attention. Wisely interspersed with maps, newspaper articles and photographs, Haslam presents his theory in a colorful manner which bespeaks his New Orleans charming background. Recommended.
Diana Faillace Von Behren
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Intense Reading - Thought Provoking To The Extreme.......2007-08-06

Author does an "excellent" job of transitioning from one topic/idea to another.

This book is "a history lesson" not taught in High School/College courses.

This is reporting at it's best!

If you're planning to read this book on your next airline flight - it better be a "long" flight!

Hmmmm........2007-07-18

I was so excited about getting this book and started reading it as soon as I get it out of the box. However about 2/3s of the was through I started realizing that so much of it was circumstancial evidence and hearsay.Then after reading several paragraph about Lee Oswald driving Judyth Vary Baker around New Orleans (by the way what ever happened to the other Judyth Vary Baker) in his Uncle's car and also being a runner (driver) for his Uncle and members of the mob a big cloud of doubt started to descend over the whole story. Every book I have read that mentions Lee Oswald and driving states he did not know how to drive and had never gotten a license.
I agree there are a lot of seeming sound facts in the book but I am just not sure now about how they are put together. Also, it seems a lot of the former "Bad Guys" now have excuses for their actions.

Virus Hunting: AIDS, Cancer, and the Human Retrovirus: A Story of Scientific Discovery

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Greatest Biolologist since Sabin and Salk
Mars
Meh...
Virus Hunting by Gallo
Interesting reading but very poor science - no references!

Virus Hunting: AIDS, Cancer, and the Human Retrovirus: A Story of Scientific Discovery
Robert Gallo
Manufacturer: Basic Books
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ASIN: 0465098150

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The co-discoverer of the AIDS virus tells his story of scientific discovery.

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Greatest Biolologist since Sabin and Salk.......2006-01-28

This is a must read for anyone interested in science, and is especially inspiring towards anyone interested in pursuing biomedical research. Only a scientist like Robert Gallo could have been resilent enough to continue great discoveries (eg. IL2( , inspite of being relentlessly besieged by nay sayers, a zealous journalist, and one politician. Gallo shows that despite all odds ,one may still rise like a phoenix from ashes. Bravo! Ex Libris!

Mars.......2005-12-01

Virus Hunting provides an interesting understanding into the scientific quest in the study of tumor cell biology. It lays the foundation of the most complex of viral, epidemiological parthenogenesis, that of Human Retro virology, HIV-AIDS. The lab tech procedures used at NCI at the time: mass tissue cell growth cultures, assay developments, etc., continue to hold significant disease applicability, and contributes to future disease models investigations and research and development.

Since, virology is an esoteric discipline; the book was designed to reach wide audiences, presenting a more personal account. For HIV-AIDS research purposes, a plethora of academic references can be found in reknown science journals.

The book describes, in addition, an extraordinary life story, tragedy as the source of creative scientific inspiration, culminating ultimately to discovery. Some readers may miss these subtle nuances.

Great ideas originate from contentious, unorthodox individuals who defy and cut across the grain, remembering and giving gratitude to the critics and pretenders; however, vapid for they are as modern muses. When I read the book, I think of that rambunctious ass, Amadeaus and those scowling would be, Scalieries epitomizing those less accomplished.

The rating was lowered solely on the grounds of poor mechanics.

Meh..........2004-11-17

Found this book at the library while searching for helpful books for my science project... yeh, i'm a high-school student..
and seriously, this book does have a lot of information...
but, the book kinda really drags, and it's boring, and really,
i didn't need to know about who found this little detail and who examined this thing at what time where and blah. it was full of trivial infos people don't really need.

Virus Hunting by Gallo.......2004-08-18

This is a good book for scientific study and evaluation of
viral strains-their etiology and treatment approaches. The
research of cancer-causing retroviruses is discussed in humans.
These viral strains may be carried from chickens to people.
The retrovirus in chicken sarcoma and oncogenes when incorporated
into the genetic code of a virus quickly convert normal cells
to cancerous ones. Retroviruses can mutate. The work contains
a good description of the development of the Elisa blood testing
technique. This work would be perfect for a school project in
science or medicine.

Interesting reading but very poor science - no references!.......2004-07-20

Dr. Robert Gallo has written a very interesting and informative book describing his career and how the HIV virus was discovered. In the final chapter he refutes the criticisms of Dr. Duesberg, who later wrote "Inventing the AIDS Virus". Dr. Gallo's arguments sound very convincing; however he does not provide a single reference. He makes many statements such as "this has been found", "studies have shown", etc. but never provides references. This makes it impossible to verify his claims or read the original source data. It is suspicious that Dr. Gallo does not disclose his scientific sources. Dr. Duesberg on the other hand, in his book refuting Gallo's arguments, provides 856 footnotes referring to publications in the most highly respected scientific and medical journals. In conclusion, it is a very difficult scientific problem to understand HIV, AIDS, and if there is a relationship or not. By not providing footnotes Dr. Gallo has made it more difficult for the serious inquirer.

Advances in Viral Oncology: Dna-Virus Oncogenus and Their Actions (Advances in viral oncology)

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Advances in Viral Oncology: Dna-Virus Oncogenus and Their Actions (Advances in viral oncology)

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Advances in Viral Oncology: Mechanisms of Neoplastic Transformation at the Cellular Levels (Advances in viral oncology)

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Advances in Viral Oncology: Mechanisms of Neoplastic Transformation at the Cellular Levels (Advances in viral oncology)

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Advances in Viral Oncology: Oncogene Studies

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Advances in Viral Oncology: Oncogene Studies

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AIDS And Associated Cancers in Africa: 2nd International Symposium, Naples, October 7-9, 1987

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AIDS And Associated Cancers in Africa: 2nd International Symposium, Naples, October 7-9, 1987

Manufacturer: S. Karger Publishers (USA)
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DNA Tumor Viruses: Control of Gene Expression and Replication (Cancer Cells, 4)

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DNA Tumor Viruses: Control of Gene Expression and Replication (Cancer Cells, 4)
Michael Botchan , and Terri Grodzicker
Manufacturer: Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory Pr
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DNA Tumor Viruses: Oncogenic Mechanisms (Infectious Agents and Pathogenesis)

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DNA Tumor Viruses: Oncogenic Mechanisms (Infectious Agents and Pathogenesis)

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This single reference on DNA tumor viruses in animal models and humans presents the latest studies on mechanisms of virus transformation, their association with human tumors, and the possibility of prevention and control by vaccination. Chapters provide current information on the epidemiology and pathogenesis of virus-induced tumors and offer insights into future prospects of immunological intervention. Biomedical researchers, clinicians, and virologists will benefit from this key resource.

Epstein-Barr Virus and Associated Diseases (Developments in Medical Virology)

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Epstein-Barr Virus and Associated Diseases (Developments in Medical Virology)

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Eukaryotic DNA Replication (Cancer Cells 6) (Cancer Cells 6)

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Eukaryotic DNA Replication (Cancer Cells 6) (Cancer Cells 6)
Thomas Kelly
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ASIN: 0879693088

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Earth Science: Understanding Environmental Systems is intended for introductory courses in Earth Science and Earth Systems Science, which place emphasis on the systems approach to earth science with special attention to the impact these systems have on the environment. It is appropriate for non-science majors with no previous college science or mathematics courses.

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Provides an overview of future sensor systems, ground processing facilities, and data and metadata networks from a European perspective, together with examples of applications. Compiled from edited papers presented at the TERRA 2 conference and up-to-date survey of developments in these fields from a remote sensing perspective is given, providing information on a variety of European sensor systems including ATSR/2, SPOOT and ENVISAT, new developments in AVHRR processing and global biosphere models and the CEO, CIESIN, ESA GDS, GENIE and WETNET data and metadata initiatives.

Understanding Gis: The Arc/Info Method : Version 7.1 for Unix and Windows Nt

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Review of Understanding GIS: the AI method
ARC/INFO Basics
Good fundamental book for the beginning GIS student.

Understanding Gis: The Arc/Info Method : Version 7.1 for Unix and Windows Nt
Esri
Manufacturer: John Wiley & Sons Inc
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ASIN: 0470244038

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GIS, an organized collection of computer hardware, software, geographic data, and personnel, is designed to efficiently capture, store, update, manipulate, analyze, and display all forms of geographically referenced information. This book provides a hands-on introduction to the ARC/INFO method, a major GIS software tool used in GIS applications throughout the world.

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Review of Understanding GIS: the AI method.......2000-03-29

This is a decent starting point for someone who wants to learn ArcInfo. However, it should only be used in consultation with a professional. There are many many details left out of the book. There are many many pitfalls to learning ArcInfo that are not included. Use this book, but don't expect to learn ArcInfo from it; truly learning ArcInfo is a process that takes a few years at the least.

ARC/INFO Basics.......2000-01-18

This book explains the basic concepts of the ARC/INFO GIS and handles the basic functions of ARC/INFO key by key. It's begins with the data structure, digitizing process, data cleanup, till the final map composition. It's a useful starting point for dummies as well as for more experienced GIS users with no ARC/INFO experience. When you've gone through this book ARC/INFO will certainly not have given all his secrets free but their will be a light in the darkness.

Good fundamental book for the beginning GIS student........1998-08-24

I have used this book as a GIS lab manual for the past 3 years for a beginning GIS course and find that the book is well organized. It takes students all the way from data entry to analysis. The book is clear enough to be used without assistance.

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"Understanding the Earth System" aims to contribute to the timely discussion on Global Change of the Earth system. The discussion centers around the synthesis of procedures effecting both the natural and social sciences. The concept of Earth System Analysis, although controversially discussed, will be the focus of future scientific programs related to Global Change. The main problems are overpopulation, water shortages and climate change.

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