Aside from recording music, Lady Gaga has contributed to a number of charities and causes throughout her career. In the wake of the 2010 Haiti earthquake there were numerous celebrities working together for the cause of helping restore what had been destroyed, and also helping those left to survive. Gaga donated all of her proceeds from the January 24 show of her current tour, the Monster Ball (ticket sales, merchandise, etc.), and from her online store; the total amount donated was over $500,000.[96] She has also worked to raise awareness among young women about the risk of HIV/AIDS. Along with recording artist Cyndi Lauper, Gaga teamed up with MAC AIDS Fund's VIVA Glam campaign, which raised over $160 million to fight against AIDS and HIV, and bring awareness about the diseases to women around the world.[97] All proceeds from a purchase of a VIVA Glam lipgloss or lipstick go directly towards the fund to aid those infected with the disease.[98] In a statement, Gaga said that, "We want women to feel strong and feel strong enough that they can remember to protect themselves. To have this lipstick as a reminder in your purse, that when your man is laying naked in bed, you go into the bathroom, you put your lipstick on, and you bring a condom out with you...There are no exceptions."[99] http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lady_GagaYeah, I know it's out there. But when she can raise 160 million dollars, perhaps she should start her own medical research company. Then she do alot more good. For instance, I know some of the companies are focusing on cures for diseases that are relatively minor. Now I'm not saying it's not important to run cost-benefit analysis. However, it might be better for finding cures for diseases that already exist
I've also done a 180 on sexual transmitted diseases. See I used to think that Sexually Transmitted diseases were something you only got when you were sexually active. However after working at the Wilderness and getting one, I've found out that it's possible to get them without being sexually active. Also these diseases do mutate into different forms.
One thing with Wisconsin is that it is a has a lot of biomedical companies founded in Wisconsin. Part of that has to do with the UW-Madison in that it provides an educated workforce. For example she could raise 150 million and start Gaga Research Industries.
The company could for example, work with text eagle. I know that Text Eagle is looking to do drug trials. For one thing, these drugs are alot more expensive in africa, so if people could do the drug trials they could get the medicine. Text Eagle also could track the spread of diseases using cellphones. This data could be used to predict other diseases as well.
When I was younger, I was very argumentive. But as I've gotten older I've realized more and more one MUST pick there battles. You don't always have to agree on everything. For example, I think people shouldn't have sex unless they are trying to produce a child. I know not everyone agrees with this but that's fine. It wouldn't be as good if people didn't have the different opinions.
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