World AIDS Day

[dramaparoxysm23]

World AIDS Day#0

Posted: 12/1/05 at 7:37am

World AIDS Day, observed December 1 each year, is dedicated to raising awareness of the global AIDS epidemic caused by the spread of HIV infection. December 1 was chosen because the first case of AIDS was diagnosed on this day in 1981. Since then, AIDS has killed more than 25 million people, making it one of the most destructive epidemics in recorded history. Despite recent, improved access to antiretroviral treatment and care in many regions of the world, the AIDS epidemic claimed 3.1 million (between 2.9 and 3.3 million) lives in 2005 of which, more than half a million (570,000) were children. The concept of a World AIDS Day originated at the 1988 World Summit of Ministers of Health on Programmes for AIDS Prevention. Since then, it has been taken up by governments, international organizations and charities around the world.

(Wikipedia)

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I remember days
Or at least I try
But as years go by
They're sort of haze
And the bluest ink
Isn't really sky
And at times I think
I would gladly die
For a day of sky
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And Starbucks will use the words 'large' and 'small', not pretentious crap like grande and tall.
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"You could get away with anything if you call it art and tell people who don't like it that it's cutting edge culture." --vmlinnie
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[Unknown User]

re: World AIDS Day#1

Posted: 12/1/05 at 9:31am

Thanks for posting- we can't forget the importance of protection.

[Elphaba]

re: World AIDS Day#2

Posted: 12/1/05 at 10:19am

ditto, although many more sites, give much more...um, credible information than Wikipedia.....

many good sources of info

http://www.worldaidsday.org

http://www.avert.org/worldaid.htm

http://www.unaids.org/en/default.asp

http://www.worldbank.org/worldaidsday/

http://www.worldaids.day.org/au


ALL I WANT IS THE CURE, AND MY FRIENDS BACK!

It is ridiculous to set a detective story in New York City. New York City is itself a detective story... AGATHA CHRISTIE, Life magazine, May 14, 1956

Updated On: 12/1/05 at 10:19 AM

[TabooWickedFan]

re: World AIDS Day#3

Posted: 12/1/05 at 10:48am

yes World AIDS day, I am actually wearing a shirt right now that I made for World Aids day. It is red with stats on it and how to support BCEFA and it has No day But today on the bottom. Im glad that that this was posted, we must not forget about the importance of protection.- well said Denna Jones

"But I relish every brillant inspired moment. This is who I'm determined to be- an actor/singer/dancer-no, I take that back, this is who I am. These people are my tribe, my destiny. I know it. -How I Paid for College; A story of sex, theft, friendship and musical theater.

[Unknown User]

re: World AIDS Day#4

Posted: 12/1/05 at 11:49am

Thanks Taboo. Let's not forget the importance of this everyday, not just today.

[thetheatrekook]

re: World AIDS Day#5

Posted: 12/1/05 at 12:12pm

bump. because it's -that- important.

www.kickfornick.com

[spandex_love]

re: World AIDS Day#6

Posted: 12/1/05 at 12:17pm

Go light a candle for AIDS.. you know you want to.

http://www.lighttounite.org/

[Wayman_Wong]

re: World AIDS Day#7

Posted: 12/1/05 at 12:33pm

Here's an event that marks World AIDS Day today at 5:30 p.m. with cabaret stars Tom Andersen and Phillip Officer, acclaimed dancer-choreographer Errol Grimes and El Teatro Puente in NYC.
Playbill.com: World AIDS Day Commemoration

[Elphaba]

re: World AIDS Day#8

Posted: 12/1/05 at 1:08pm

http://www.aidsquilt.org

It is ridiculous to set a detective story in New York City. New York City is itself a detective story... AGATHA CHRISTIE, Life magazine, May 14, 1956

[JerseyGirl2]

re: World AIDS Day#9

Posted: 12/1/05 at 1:11pm

I have on my red ribbon shirt. It was a gift from a drag queen, so you know it's fabulous.

Pretty pretty please don't you ever ever feel like you're less than f**ckin' perfect!

[JACXR71]

re: World AIDS Day#10

Posted: 12/1/05 at 1:12pm

Just went to go see the quilt - they brought it to school, here. Wanted to pick up a ribbon, but they didn't have any for some reason...

If I lay here
If I just lay here
Would you lie with me and just forget the world?

[not_that_girl]

re: World AIDS Day#11

Posted: 12/1/05 at 1:37pm

for every candle lit at this site, www.lighttounite.com, $1 will be donated to AIDS/HIV research. it only takes a matter of seconds to do, and every dollar helps. it will only be up till December 1st (TODAY), so please light a candle, and encourage other people to do the same.

[greenegirl87]

re: World AIDS Day#12

Posted: 12/1/05 at 3:42pm

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/10268644/


that article makes me really sad. and want to yell at all the stupid rent reviewers saying AIDS is outdated.

"But now the air is filled with confusion. We replace care with illusion."

[xM3L24x]

re: World AIDS Day#13

Posted: 12/1/05 at 3:51pm

me too.. AIDS is definitely not outtdated. It is still around, and very real. It always makes me proud to donate money into AIDS foundations :).

[ShuQ]

re: World AIDS Day#14

Posted: 12/1/05 at 4:55pm

I've got my red ribbon!