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William C. Roberts, MD, Editor in Chief

Topics covered this issue:

•  "The thing" that changed the world
•  Spending on war and pork
•  Garbage, waste, and consumption
•  McDonald's 24/7
•  Liquid candy
•  National Sluggishness
•  First canine cloned
•  Disclosure of medical costs
•  Merck, Vioxx, and a $253 million verdict
•  More on South Korea
•  Lou Gehrig and Lou Gehrig's disease
•  Personal learning at the pool table