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  • Jack Bruce, Legendary Rock Bass Player, Dead at 71

    Jack Bruce was one-third of the iconic rock legend that was Cream. Playing bass alongside drummer Ginger Baker and guitarist Eric Clapton, Bruce would help churn out four albums before Cream flamed out.

    Jack Bruce died at the age of 71, as announced on his website and Facebook page.

    “It is with great sadness that we, Jack’s family, announce the passing of our beloved Jack: husband, father, granddad, and all round legend. The world of music will be a poorer place without him, but he lives on in his music and forever in our hearts.”

    Bruce’s publicist Claire Singers said, “He died today at his home in Suffolk surrounded by his family.”

    Cream, the most popular period of Bruce’s career, was originally active for less than three years. But in that time they sold 15 million albums. The band broke up, reportedly because Bruce felt that he had strayed too far from his ideals and wanted to re-discover his musical and social roots.

    Others reported that Jack Bruce and Ginger Baker, who had played together in another band before Cream, were not getting along. Eric Clapton has said that the band just kept playing louder and louder, not listening to each other on stage, and they had lost their way.

    Over the years since the breakup, Cream has reunited twice for tours. Bruce’s former bandmates both offered kind words on the news of his passing.

    “My thoughts & wishes are with his family at this difficult time,” said Ginger Baker. Eric Clapton remarked that Bruce “was a great musician and composer, and a tremendous inspiration to me.”

    Geddy Lee, bass player and singer for Rush, was a keen fan of Jack Bruce. He also left a sad announcement on Rush’s website.

    “The sudden passing of Jack Bruce is terribly sad news. One of the greatest rock bassists to ever live and a true and profound inspiration to countless musicians. He was one of my first bass heroes and was a major influence on my playing and my music. My heartfelt condolences to his family and fans.”

  • Antiaging Creams: Read This Before You Waste Any More Money

    You may (or may not) be surprised by how many women own anti-aging creams who haven’t even hit 30 yet. Their cabinets lined with little bottles and jars meant to protect them against that first wrinkle.

    For women already beyond the age of 40, the anti-aging creams are meant to erase proof that they are indeed getting older.

    Whether it’s a desperate stab at youth or compulsive vanity, anti-aging creams are just one vein of the multi-billion dollar beauty industry.

    It’s the one that promises women that their creams and lotions will turn back the clock. Advertisements silently wink promises that no one will ever have to know that you are a woman who actually ages.

    But for all the smoke, mirrors, and hundreds of dollars spent, it’s important to ask if these so-called anti-aging creams are worth the money.

    According to dermatologists and scientists, the answer seems to be, “Mostly, no.”

    Before you take that “mostly” as a sign to rummage through a mountain of products, you may want to hear these professionals and their research out:

    Few studies have been published in medical journals to show the products work as advertised or are safe to use. And the U.S. Food and Drug Administration doesn’t require companies to prove that cosmetic products are safe or effective.

    “Efficacy is very vague in terms of over-the-counter products,” said Dr. Simon Yoo, assistant professor of dermatology at Northwestern University’s Feinberg School of Medicine. “Without any oversight, it is difficult to say whether these do anything.”

    In other words, these people can claim ANYTHING about their product. And there’s no proof that what you’re putting on your skin is even safe. They only need to verify that their statements aren’t FDA validated and mumble certain other disclaimers.

    And there are virtually no consequences for your disappointment.

    The only silver lining where anti-aging creams are concerned is that they can bring moisture to dry skin.

    But there are only certain ingredients that are believed to offer relief to aging skin.

    Retinol, a vitamin A compound is one of the few scientifically-backed ingredients believed to improve the look of skin. However, Retinol is not good for pregnant women; if you are pregnant or nursing, avoid these sort of products for health reasons.

    If you are SERIOUSLY seeking younger looking skin, scientists recommend eating healthy and nutritious foods (especially those high in Vitamin E) and getting regular exercise.

    Also, understand that while certain anti-aging creams may seem to work…the effect is almost always slight and temporary. More importantly, they almost always fail to match the high expectations (and computer generated special effects) shared by the companies that sell them.

    Before you buy, ask a lot of questions. Also be sure to check out the reviews for anti-aging products.

    Aging is hard on women—and harder on the wallets. It doesn’t have to be made even harder by dishonest companies with disappointing so-called anti-aging products.