Gwenn's Fuschia Hair (Fundraiser FRIDAY NIGHT!)
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Team Supersnack hit $42,000 yesterday. Which means the team has raised $100,000 in four years... which means we hit the magic number for Gwenn to dye her hair...
Voila!
Gwenn in Brooklyn, see the hair in person at the Supersnack Fundraiser!
Hope to see you there!
Positively Yours,
Shawn
Supersnack's Big Third Ball: An Evening of Music, Hilarity and Hitting AIDS Where It Hurts"
Friday, May 16, 2008 8:00 PM EDT (7:30 PM Doors)
at Brooklyn Masonic Temple
(A BENEFIT FOR AIDS WALK NY) Featuring: John Oliver!
And The Mountain Goats, Rock Plaza Central, Dave Hill (MTV, VH1) & more! / Presented by Redhook Ale Brewery and...
Source: Shawn's HIV Blog - May 15, 2008
weho mayor jeff prang: come celebrate ca supreme court decision validating same-sex marriage, santa monica blvd. & san vicente, tonight 7pm (879)
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California Supreme Court Rules in
Favor of Same-Sex Marriage
RALLY & CELEBRATION TONIGHT IN WEST HOLLYWOOD
March 15, 2008, 7:00 PM
Corner of Santa Monica Blvd. & San Vicente
The California Supreme Court has ruled in favor of same-sex marriage This is an historic day, not only for California, for but the nation. With this decision, LGBT can begin to see the light at the end of the tunnel in our civil rights movement, at which equal opportunity and full civil rights will be extended. We still have many challenges ahead, including a November ballot measure by the foes of equality. However, Californians and the ...
Source: aids-write.org - May 15, 2008 Authors: Richard Kearns Tags: aids cultural activism politics shamanism marriage equality hiv hiv disease hiv/aids women's issues public health policy gay issues lgbt hiv/aids stigma first nations indigenous hiv/aids asian-pacific hiv/aids black msm gay h
international carnival of pozitivities 2.11 published at dropdeadhappy.com (878)
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Hi folks,
The May edition of the International Carnival of Pozitivities has been available since May 6th at dropdeadhappy.com. I was in the middle of posting announcements when I received word that my Mom’s health was failing. She passed away the next day and I am just now getting back to posting announcements.
Please visit the May, 2008 edition of the ICP and bookmark it so you can take in all of the articles at your leisure. I hope you will leave feedback for the host and the contributors.
Our next edition will be posted in June at Black Looks . Until then, peace to you all.
Ron Hudson
2sides2ron
Poundcake Love...
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next CHAMP strategy lab conference call 5-21-08 (877)
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CHAMP STRATEGY LAB
Next Strategy Lab Call
Wednesday, May 21
3:30-5:30 EDT / 2:30-4:30 CDT / 1:30-3:30 MDT / 12:30-2:30 PDT
Please note dial in
866-740-1260, passcode 4272302#
We invite allies from CHAMP’s HIV Prevention Network and Research Advocacy lists, the HIV Prevention Advocacy Coalition, and the Federal AIDS Policy Partnership to join Strategy Lab members for this call.
We appreciate and welcome your input in these important discussions!
CALL AGENDA
3:30 - 4:20 • Dangerous Crossings: Prisons at an Intersection of HIV in the US
• Is Opt-Out Testing a Real Option in Prisons and Jails? Review of C...
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kevin yamamura, sacbee: schwarzenegger calls for budget balancing at ballot box instead of in legislature (876)
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Tough budget decision shifted to voters: Expand lottery or face sales tax hike?
By Kevin Yamamura - kyamamura@sacbee.com
Last Updated 1:01 am PDT Thursday, May 15, 2008
Story appeared in MAIN NEWS section, Page A1
Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger once again wants voters to bail out the state.
The Republican governor in 2004 relied on Californians to authorize bonds to pay off the state deficit. In 2005, he unsuccessfully asked them to institute spending control measures in a special election.
Now he wants voters to expand the California Lottery and borrow against future profits to help plug a $15.2 billion hole in the state b...
Source: aids-write.org - May 15, 2008 Authors: Richard Kearns Tags: aids cultural activism politics ahf shamanism medical marijuana marriage equality & bubonic plague 1918 flu hiv hiv disease hiv/aids women's issues public health policy gay issues lgbt hiv/aids stigma first nations indi
kevin yamamura, sacbee: schwarznegger “on a lonely island” with budget proposals (875)
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Analysis: Schwarzenegger faces rough sledding on state budget negotiations
By Kevin Yamamura - kyamamura@sacbee.com
Published 12:00 am PDT Wednesday, May 14, 2008
Story appeared in MAIN NEWS section, Page A3
Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger held town hall-style meetings everywhere but Sacramento this spring, making the point that the state’s budget obstructions reside in the capital city.
He asked leaders in Eureka and Garden Grove to demand that lawmakers resolve budget problems in April as the state faced a deficit as large as $20 billion, yet his message had little impact.
As he releases his revised May budget today,...
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Buttock Wasting Options
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I just wanted to let everyone know that a revised buttock wasting page is up at facialwasting.org This is the only page out there that focuses on this undressed issue. http://facialwasting.org/buttock_wasting.htm
Source: Nelson Vergel's HIV Blog - May 15, 2008
evan halper & patrick megreevy, latimes: schwarzenegger proposes diverting $828million gas tax windfall (874)
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New Schwarzenegger budget for California would divert gas taxes
By Evan Halper and Patrick McGreevy, Los Angeles Times Staff Writers
May 15, 2008
SACRAMENTO — Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger attempted to forge a path out of the state’s financial mess Wednesday by offering concessions to both Democrats, who are demanding that schools and other services not be cut, and Republicans disdainful of new taxes.
Both sides immediately declared that they wanted little to do with the governor’s budget proposal, suggesting that Sacramento is in for another long, unproductive summer.
The $144.4-billion spending plan wo...
Source: aids-write.org - May 15, 2008 Authors: Richard Kearns Tags: aids cultural activism politics shamanism medical marijuana marriage equality & bubonic plague 1918 flu hiv hiv disease hiv/aids women's issues public health policy gay issues lgbt hiv/aids stigma first nations indigenous
dan smith & judy lin, sacbee: schwarzenegger’s lottery borrowing scheme (873)
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Q&A: How the lottery proposal would work
By Dan Smith - dsmith@sacbee.com
Published 1:00 am PDT Thursday, May 15, 2008
Story appeared in MAIN NEWS section, Page A1
Q: How would the borrowing work?
A: The state would seek investors to lend $15 billion secured by future earnings from lottery games the state hopes would be improved and more lucrative. Investors would be repaid from lottery funds over 32 years.
Schwarzenegger to propose lottery borrowing to ease deficit
By Judy Lin - jlin@sacbee.com
Published 12:00 am PDT Wednesday, May 14, 2008
Story appeared in MAIN NEWS section, Page A1
Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger ...
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judy lin, sacbee: schwarzenegger — “we cannot spend money that we do not have.” (872)
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Governor proposes deeper health and welfare cuts
By Judy Lin - jlin@sacbee.com
Last Updated 3:23 pm PDT Wednesday, May 14, 2008
In releasing his revised budget Wednesday, Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger proposed deeper cuts to health care and welfare programs for the poor even as his administration calculated that the projected demand for government assistance is growing.
The Republican governor also proposed $627 million more in cuts to health and human services, making it harder for poor families to qualify for welfare and health coverage.
“I know this is going to be very difficult … this is why I had a hard ti...
Source: aids-write.org - May 15, 2008 Authors: Richard Kearns Tags: aids cultural activism politics shamanism medical marijuana marriage equality & bubonic plague 1918 flu hiv hiv disease hiv/aids women's issues public health policy gay issues lgbt hiv/aids stigma first nations indigenous
new ca assembly speaker karen bass in latimes: let’s talk taxes (871)
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Let’s talk taxes
The new Assembly speaker wants an independent look at the state’s revenue.
By Karen Bass
May 13, 2008
For all its wealth and resources, California is a giant in crisis.
In preparation for my new job as speaker of the Assembly, I have talked to dozens of Californians who are feeling that crisis. I have conferred with business leaders in the Silicon Valley who are relocating overseas. I’ve met with farmers in the Central Valley who cannot afford to plant crops, which results in the abandonment of the workforce in nearby small towns. I have talked with teachers and school board members i...
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for derek & his grandma at friday am politics & poetry at lulu’s (870)
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Surprised by joy–impatient as the Wind
I turned to share the transport–Oh! with whom
But Thee, deep buried in the silent tomb,
That spot which no vicissitude can find?
Love, faithful love, recalled thee to my mind—
But how could I forget thee? Through what power,
Even for the least division of an hour,
Have I been so beguiled as to be blind
To my most grievous loss?—That thought’s return
Was the worst pang that sorrow ever bore,
Save one, one only, when I stood forlorn,
Knowing my heart’s best treasure was no more;
That neither present time, nor years unborn
Could to my sight that heaven...
Source: aids-write.org - May 15, 2008 Authors: Richard Kearns Tags: poetry aids cultural activism politics & shamanism hiv/aids public health policy social marketing citizen journalism
May 14/08 Errands
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(Canadian movie kicking off the Cannes film festival this year)
Graditude: __________________________________________________
One day this week I’m almost certain that I’ve screwed up my meds the night before, That feeling topsy turvy feeling had returned. The world feels dark. Not taking the prescribed Lithium the night before does have its not so great feelings. Although tolerable, the tell-tale state of mind of missed doses is very distinctive. No I’m not bi-polar - although I am buy-sexual, you buy me something, I be sexual:) -it’s used to augment the antidepressant.
The grey skies and cool temperatures were ad...
Source: acidrefluxweb.com - May 14, 2008 Authors: Brian Finch Tags: a wee tale traveling on my road
AIDS Walk 2008: A Hairy Issue
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Every year I dye my hair for AIDS Walk NY.
2006: Our first NY AIDS Walk with Team Supersnack!
2007: Rockin' the red, there's Gwenn and Sarah D. Bunting behind her, with a crown on.
This year, I was going to wuss out. I'm in my indie phase with my beard. And indie kids don't dye their hair; that was so Cobain circa '92. But I think my indie phase ended on Mother's Day... that's what my niece was trying to tell me!
She can't use words, so she used disdain, which I attributed to Kenneth Cole's diabolical mind. It wasn't that she hated the beard, or me, or the look. She hated that I wasn't coloring my hair for the AIDS Wa...
Source: Shawn's HIV Blog - May 14, 2008
Facial Wasting Reconstruction Options- Summary Table
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CLICK ON THE TABLE TO MAKE IT LARGER
Source: Nelson Vergel's HIV Blog - May 14, 2008
Nata village to get a youth sporting club!
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Pictured above are Mr. James and Mr. Highcourt. Most of you on this site know James as he was the past leader of Mabogo Arts and Culture Productions. Mr. James has started his own community based organization called Manuks Sporting Club. Mr. James worked tirelessly for Mabogo and he is someone who get things done. Two donors from Hong Kong were interested in donating funds for a youth center and Mr. James wrote a proposal that they accepeted. The Nata AIDS and Orphans Trust has received ANOTHER $10,000 to assist James in making his dream a reality. He recently aquired land and he plans to put ...
Source: The Nata village blog - May 14, 2008 Authors: natavillage
Giant Apple Descends on Boston
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I'm tired...so very very tired. No energy at all and at times I feel sick from head to toe. I have heard that there is yet another mystery virus going around that's affecting a lot of people this way, plus the pollen counts are reading off scale.I'm tired of the grand crimes against humanity that are running rampant among the ruling elite as they prepare the masses for a one world, one size fits all total police state that will make Orwell's 1984 seem like a church picnic.There is no good news either in the corporate media or the independent outlets, so I am trying to back off from consuming too much news, just trying to d...
Source: Nightmare Hall - Welcome to my nightmare - May 13, 2008
Meanwhile, in Toronto, the book was released…
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While I was in Montreal last week the anthology containing two of my stories was released in Toronto.
Still Here: A Post-Cocktail AIDS Anthology
OHTN - The Ontario HIV Treatment Network - acts as a collaborative network of people living with HIV/AIDS, health care providers, consumers, researchers, community-based organizations and government policy relating to the care [...]
Source: My journey with AIDS - May 13, 2008 Authors: Kenn Chaplin Tags: 002 HIV/AIDS 014 Toronto Uncategorized activism autobiography blog therapy grief health-care life and death mental health personal journal stigma support writing Life Rattle Press Mount Sinai Hospital Clinic for HIV-Related C
May 12/08 What Would Jesus Do?
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Yesterday I was reminded about a story I had long forgotten about.
Years ago in Winnipeg, while cleaning the kitchen in my Corydon Ave and Stafford (the area that is referred to as Little Italy, with emphasis on little) extremely cheap apartment, I received a phone call.
These were the days before everyone had call display or with a quick *67 find out who just rang you up. It was the good old days when you could call anonymously with no apprehension.
And anonymously was the call I received that afternoon.
“Hello….”
My greeting was silence.
“Hello?….” You know the hello that is pronounced...
Source: acidrefluxweb.com - May 13, 2008 Authors: Brian Finch Tags: a wee tale
Why is Rapid HIV Testing Failing in Canada & USA?
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It's been several years now since rapid HIV tests entered the market with FDA approval; first OraSure, then MedMira, then Trinity and BioRad and now Inverness. Yet we still haven't seen the growth in use (and subsequent sales for the manufacturers) as we should by now. Certainly the CDC has tried to educate the health care market and create rapid testing programs and opportunities. Canada's Public Health Service has been less than pathetic in promoting rapid testing, leaving it to companies like BioLytical to push for testing via NPO's. Non-Profits in Canada and the U.S. are advocating the use of rapid testing, clinics acr...
Source: Slimconomy - May 13, 2008 Tags: government policy market forces
May 12/08 Random Acts of Kindness
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Yesterday I was reminded about a story I had long forgotten about.
Years ago in Winnipeg, while cleaning the kitchen in my Corydon Ave and Stafford (the area that is referred to as Little Italy, with emphasis on little) extremely cheap apartment, I received a phone call.
These were the days before everyone had call display or with a quick *67 find out who just rang you up. It was the good old days when you could call anonymously with no apprehension.
And anonymously was the call I received that afternoon.
“Hello….”
My greeting was silence.
“Hello?….” You know the hello that is pronounced...
Source: acidrefluxweb.com - May 12, 2008 Authors: Brian Finch Tags: a wee tale
Mother's Day
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My brother, Kip, was born on Mother's Day- what a gift, right?
Yesterday we not only celebrated the holiday, but we had cake for Kip's birthday, and sang to Gwenn, too, since her b-day is next week. Everything was perfect, except...
My strained relationship with my 3-year old niece.
Helayna, the newest edition to the Decker family, seems to hate my guts. Gwenn held her; she was fine. Mom held her; she was fine. I held her and she cried... no big deal, just bad timing, right? Maybe she just dropped a load, or wanted to suck on a tit. I don't know, I'm not a parent. I don't have those instincts.
But I know enough to know...
Source: Shawn's HIV Blog - May 12, 2008
Craig’s death - one year later (updated May 11, 2008)
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Friday
It was one year ago today (May 9), while my sister Lynn and Craig’s partner Claude slipped out for a bite of lunch, that Craig took his leave from us in his Montreal hospital room.
This has been an amazing week for Mom, Claude and me as the inaugural presentation of the Chaplin Memorial Award was [...]
Source: My journey with AIDS - May 11, 2008 Authors: Kenn Chaplin Tags: 005 Craig Chaplin Chaplin Memorial Fund (United Theological College) autobiography blog therapy family grief personal journal photography sexual orientation spirituality cat flowers portrait
The Split Personalities of HIV
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In Africa, get HIV and you're pretty much dead inside of 7 years. In North America and Western Europe, get HIV and you could go 20+ years until full-blown AIDS hits you. Is part of the battle for HIV/AIDS impaired due to mixed messages in the media, and resulting public and government sentiment? American, Canadian and some European governments would have us believe HIV/AIDS is simply a chronic condition. Hillary Clinton, John McCain and Obama all seem to think so. Canada's Prime Minister Stephen Harper, didn't even bother to show up at the last World AIDS Conference, signifying Canada just doesn't feel HIV/AIDS is a pressi...
Source: Slimconomy - May 11, 2008 Tags: government policy message
To All You Mothers Out There
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Thanks for putting up with us kids, scaring the shit out of you from day one.
Positively Yours,
Shawn
Source: Shawn's HIV Blog - May 11, 2008
A Big Disappointment?
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Gwenn is seriously stressing the Sex and the City movie. It's a series she absolutely loved; in particular the character of "Big", her favorite.
Now, the rumors are floating around that Big dies. So, her concerns about the movie being a letdown have gone from the realm of "crappy movie" to "they are killing off my favorite character".
I told Gwenn this could be her Ric Flair Interview moment. Only in that situation my high expectations were squashed. Maybe her low expectations will not prepare her for the awesomeness of the Hollywood magic that awaits?
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I didn't go see the Cure last night, and forgot to ask ...
Source: Shawn's HIV Blog - May 10, 2008
Craig’s death - one year later
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It was one year ago today, while my sister Lynn and Craig’s partner Claude slipped out for a bite of lunch, that Craig took his leave from us in his Montreal hospital room.
This has been an amazing week for Mom, Claude and me as the inaugural presentation of the Chaplin Memorial Award was made at [...]
Source: My journey with AIDS - May 9, 2008 Authors: Kenn Chaplin Tags: 005 Craig Chaplin Chaplin Memorial Fund (United Theological College) autobiography blog therapy family grief personal journal sexual orientation spirituality
U.S. Ambassador and Zebra's Player visit Nata!
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Pictured above are U.S. Ambassador Kate Canavan and Zebra's football player Kagiso Tshelametse greeting Nata youth at the Kgotla. It was great to have these two celebrities visit our little village.
Pictured above are folks waiting to test at the Tebelopele Caravan. We want to thank Brian Awsumb, Peace Corps Volunteer with Tebelopele, for providing a summary of the days events. Below is an excerpt from his report. Thanks Brian!U.S. Ambassador Katherine Canavan and Botswana soccer star Kagiso Tshelametse addressed community members at the Nata kgotla on the importance of HIV testing. Both were in...
Source: The Nata village blog - May 9, 2008 Authors: natavillage
My Bad, Robert Smith
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In yesterday's blog, I wrote that Robert Smith has worked with Ashlee Simpson... that hasn't happened. Was a rumor started by Entertainment Weekly last year.
Here's one thing Entertainment Weekly got right: "My Pet Virus is a sweet reminder that no matter how bad things get, there's no reason to stop laughing."... Was this all an excuse to post that again?
Maybe.
Someone else who has never worked with Ashlee Smith is Anita Mann. If I were Ashlee, I'd have my peeps contact Miss Mann immediately.
OK, off to a doctor's appointment today. Will have new lab results next week, though, thankfully, there hasn't been much dra...
Source: Shawn's HIV Blog - May 8, 2008
May 08/07 Registration deadline for Mexico 2008 has passed, do you know where your childred are?
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Wonderful, I’ve got two candidates for to get blown, any others? Actually I always loved that line “Who do I have to suck off to (fill in the blanks). It’s an attention grabber, that’s for sure.
In all honesty cocksucking for me is a religious experience. Consider it a gay variation of taking Communion. Although I’m not Catholic, however, it does conjure up many images.
I’m not sure what I’d declare myself when it comes to religion. I was brought up in a Protestant, United Church. Well, my mom tried unsuccessfully. During the Vietnam war she took me to church and afterwards I decla...
Source: acidrefluxweb.com - May 8, 2008 Authors: Brian Finch Tags: ramblings traveling on my road
A saucer Full of Secrets
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I don't know why the sheeple have this idea that there are no conspiracies, and that people who believe there are any are kooks.According to Webster's dictionary a conspiracy is a group of conspirators who plan a criminal act, or other form of wrong doing in secret.I was not very popular as a kid, the always bright polite little nerd. This assured my social death in school, growing up in a mostly blue collar mill town. There were three kinds of kids in out school, the more upscale popular crowd destined for the best colleges and social circles, the blue collar probably future labor class and the geeks. Neither the future e...
Source: Nightmare Hall - Welcome to my nightmare - May 8, 2008
The Orphanage
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The caterpillars seem to have disappeared- just dried up, run-over guts all over the driveway and carport remain...
Kenneth's plan totally failed and he, like hemophilia, hepatitis and HIV, has to look up at the victorious, smug grin of one Shawn Decker. In fact, I'm toying with the idea of going to see The Cure in DC on Friday night, because I find it sad that a kid diagnosed with HIV in the 80's has never see The Cure live.
But wait... this could be a trap. Maybe Robert Smith is in on this. He did work with Ashlee Simpson recently, so it's not a stretch to picture him scheming with Kenneth "The Caterpillar Man" Cole.
...
Source: Shawn's HIV Blog - May 7, 2008
May 07/08 My Body Keeps Changing My Mind
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[cock pussy cunt snowballing fucking balls bottom top S&M piss virgin cumhole]
I just thought if I put some keywords in to see if I get some interesting hits. I’m starting to wonder, “Who do I have to suck off around here to leave a comment?:)”
What to report on to today? I’ve still yet to write my perverse daddy story for this Boston boy. That’s my homework. What kind if literary treat will I have in mind? I have to be inspired, I just haven’t been in the mood for KFC over the last 24 hours. I’m sure I can muster something up to make him happy.
For the first time in my life,...
Source: acidrefluxweb.com - May 7, 2008 Authors: Brian Finch Tags: ramblings
A day of firsts
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This afternoon, in a Toronto hotel ballroom, the anthology containing two of my short stories, will be released at a wine and cheese party. I will not be there as I am in Montreal for another significant event - the inaugural presentation of Craig`s memorial award. It is a lovely day and Mom, Claude and [...]
Source: My journey with AIDS - May 7, 2008 Authors: Kenn Chaplin Tags: 005 Craig Chaplin Chaplin Memorial Fund (United Theological College) autobiography family grief personal journal photography social justice spirituality
Farewell Peter Robson - You will be missed!
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It was a sad day in Nata as we all had to say goodbye to Peter Robson. He has been living in Nata village for almost 16 years and for the most part was the only "white" guy in the village. He was born in Southern Rhodesia (now Zimbabwe) and immigrated to Botswana due to the countries instability. For years he ran Robson Automotive and pulled endless tourists out of our salt pans when they ignored all warnings and drove on them anyway. Peter can fix anything. His workshop was legendary. He fixed fans, fridges, quad bikes, toasters, hair dryers, anything and everything...not to m...
Source: The Nata village blog - May 7, 2008 Authors: natavillage
kaisernetwork: health care providers sue ca to prevent medi-cal payment reductions (865)
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Lawsuit Filed To Stop 10% Medicaid Provider Payment Rate Reduction in California
[May 06, 2008]
A number of groups that represent hospitals, physicians, dentists and other health care providers in California on Monday filed a lawsuit in Los Angeles Superior Court to prevent a scheduled 10% reduction in reimbursements under Medi-Cal, the state Medicaid program, the Wall Street Journal reports.
The state Legislature in February approved the $1.3 billion Medi-Cal reimbursement reduction, which would take effect on July 1, as part of a proposal by Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger (R) to reduce funds for all state services by 10%...
Source: aids-write.org - May 6, 2008 Authors: Richard Kearns Tags: aids cultural activism politics ahf shamanism & bubonic plague 1918 flu hiv hiv disease hiv/aids women's issues public health policy gay issues lgbt hiv/aids stigma first nations indigenous hiv/aids asian-pacific hiv/aids
ICP 2.11 is now available (1)
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Dear Friends of the International Carnival of Pozitivities (ICP): It is a tremendous pleasure to announce the publication of edition 2.11 of the ICP at DropDeadHappy. Mark has done a beautiful job of tying together a number of new blog posts from the world of HIV/AIDS. I encourage you to bookmark this edition and visit it over time so that you can enjoy each of the contributions. Please leave feedback for the contributors and especially for the host for these selfless efforts to help us continue presenting the ICP. Next Edition: Your Help is Needed &...
Source: 2sides2ron - May 6, 2008
May 6/08 Daddy Dearest
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There are several markers I’ve learned of growing older. One is the response of “You look good!” when you state your age. I’m still not exactly sure when that started happening, or for when it ended for that matter!
The other is getting contacted by younger men on the internet. At first I wanted nothing to to with someone who was in their 20s. “Too much training!” I’d say while puffing on an imaginary cigarette to friends.
However there has this daddy thing starting to rear its head.
The first time in a role play scenario was when I was over at the guys place with a friend over (th...
Source: acidrefluxweb.com - May 6, 2008 Authors: Brian Finch Tags: ramblings
table of contents for aids-write.org on tuesday, may 6, 2008, los angeles & west hollywood, ca
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AHF’s immodest proposal: redirect $9.2 million from CHRP/UARP to CA ADAP & TMP funding for HIVers (864)
When faced with a choice between funding a monetarily inconsequential research program or providing drugs and drug monitoring, there can be no choice but to fund treatment. Research can be funded through other UC resources but there are no other resources to buy drugs for the population ADAP serves.
josh, wintering in waterloo: safe injection site in vancouver successful stopping spread of HIV/AIDS (863)
lin, sacbee: ca broke in august? (862)
waxman at 4-22 oversight meeting: “the government’s own study sh...
Source: aids-write.org - May 6, 2008 Authors: Richard Kearns Tags: aids cultural activism politics ahf shamanism medical marijuana marriage equality table of contents & bubonic plague 1918 flu hiv hiv disease hiv/aids women's issues public health policy gay issues lgbt hiv/aids stigma
AHF’s immodest proposal: redirect $9.2 million from CHRP/UARP to CA ADAP & TMP funding for HIVers (864)
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the text below comes from a presentation packet distributed by AHF (AIDS healthcare foundation) to CA senate and assembly budgeting subcommittees in sacramento at the beginning of april. it calls for redirection of $9.2million originally earmarked for CHRP (california HIV research program, formerly UARP, the universitywide AIDS research program) to shore up the life-saving ADAP (AIDS drug assistance program) and TCM (therapeutic monitoring program) funds in the proposed CA FY2008-09 budget. CHRP funding was untouched by governor schwarzenegger’s 10 percent “across the board” budget cuts (just what does ...
Source: aids-write.org - May 6, 2008 Authors: Richard Kearns Tags: aids cultural activism politics ahf shamanism & bubonic plague 1918 flu hiv hiv disease hiv/aids women's issues public health policy gay issues lgbt hiv/aids stigma first nations indigenous hiv/aids asian-pacific hiv/aids
josh, wintering in waterloo: safe injection site in vancouver successful stopping spread of HIV/AIDS (863)
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Wintering in Waterloo
josh g
Harm Reduction and Politics
Intravenous drug use has long been recognized as contributing to the spread of blood-borne diseases like HIV and Hepatitis - this results, of course, from the sharing of needles by drug users. The public health response to this specific problem - that is, infectious disease transmission via drug use - has been to set up needle exchanges where users can obtain clean needles. These have been in operation for some time, but the next logical step was to provide an environment where people can inject drugs safely and also access health and addiction services [InSite &#...
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judy lin, sacbee: ca broke in august? (862)
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California may run out of cash by August
By Judy Lin - jlin@sacbee.com
Published 12:46 am PDT Tuesday, May 6, 2008
Story appeared in MAIN NEWS section, Page A1
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CASH CRISIS
The Legislature has a June 15 constitutional deadline for approving a budget, but it misses that deadline nearly every year. With reserves running low and revenue drying up, a late budget this year could mean the state pays a premium for loans it will need to pay its bills.
• State accounts continue to deteriorate as a result of housing and stock market losses.
• California’s credit rating is already among the lowest of stat...
Source: aids-write.org - May 6, 2008 Authors: Richard Kearns Tags: cultural activism politics shamanism medical marijuana marriage equality hiv hiv disease hiv/aids women's issues public health policy gay issues lgbt hiv/aids stigma first nations indigenous hiv/aids asian-pacific hiv/aids bl
Caterpillar Girl
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If it weren't for the army of caterpillars outside of my door, I'd be more concerned with the Democratic Primaries today.
I'd like to devote my passion to politics, but I got my own feud to deal with. And it involves a fashion mogul and thousands of caterpillars. So great has been my concern that I didn't realize it was Cinco de Mayo until 10:30 p.m., distracted by my paralyzing fear and that I spent all day watching this video, which takes me back to the summer after 8th grade.
After my 63rd viewing of The Cure's "Caterpillar Girl", I received an email from a Kenneth Cole operative: On May 15, Kenneth is having an in-s...
Source: Shawn's HIV Blog - May 6, 2008
Mabogo member studies carpentry
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The Construction Industry Trust recently opened in Nata and they are training almost 100 people in carpentry, plastering, brick laying, and skilled construction. We are so proud that Mabogo member Kelebogile Koboyapula was accepted into the carpentry program. Of the 100 students, only five are women. We are so proud of Kelbogile for taking the initiative to go outside the traditional jobs offered to women. Kelebogile is a single mom and her carpentry skills will be helpful in getting a job here in Nata. Nata is a booming village and people with skills are needed to build the new lodges and stores that are popping up around...
Source: The Nata village blog - May 6, 2008 Authors: natavillage
My Grandma what an un-socialized nation you have!
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I must admit that I am a Michael Moore fan. I know that he makes a lot of Americans angry. If the shoe fits may I suggest wearing it? After all is their a point in being angry about something you can’t change or you don’t find offense to because it directly affects you? Tonight my housemate and I sat together and watched the movie Sicko (made by Michael Moore). As we sat down to watch it I warned him that usually movies made by Michael Moore make me angry. Not in the violent OMG I just wanna hit something way but in the true blindness of society in regards in injustice one. In 2001 I was diagnosed with breast cancer, ...
Source: Still arriving. - May 6, 2008
waxman at 4-22 oversight meeting: “the government’s own study showed no effect for abstinence - only programs” (861)
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Oversight Committee Holds Hearing Assessing the Evidence of Domestic Abstinence-Only Programs:
Chairman Waxman’s Opening Statement
We are all here today because we are concerned about the wellbeing of America’s youth. We may not see eye to eye about policy. But we share the common goal of improving adolescents’ health.
The statistics are shocking. A few weeks ago, the CDC released data showing that one in four teenage girls in the U.S. has a sexually transmitted infection. 30% of all American girls become pregnant before the age of 20; for African-American and Latina girls, the rate is 50%. And thousands of ...
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blank physician’s statement regarding medical cannabis (as per California Health & Safety Code 1136259 (860)
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Physician’s Statement Regarding Medical Cannabis
as per California Health & Safety Code 11362.5
To Whom It May Concern:
this statement certifies that
___________________________________________
(patient)
is a patient uncer my care and supervision for the treatment of
___________________________________________
(diagnosis)
____ (optional; please check if applicable) I decline to state my patient’s diagnosis to protect his or her confidentiality
I have discussed the benefits and risks of cannabis use with my patient as a treatment for his or her condition. I recommend or approve cannabis use for my patient. If...
Source: aids-write.org - May 6, 2008 Authors: Richard Kearns Tags: aids cultural activism politics shamanism medical marijuana marriage equality hiv hiv disease hiv/aids women's issues public health policy gay issues lgbt hiv/aids stigma first nations indigenous hiv/aids asian-pacific hiv/ai
HIV/AIDS in China
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In 2006, official estimates put the number of HIV-positive individuals in China at about 650,000. This figure – reached by the World Health Organization – means that China, holding roughly 1/6th of the world’s population, contributes to only 1/60th of the cases of HIV/AIDS globally. However, it has also been estimated that if rising infection rates are not curbed, the HIV-positive population could breach 10 million by 2010. This has sparked a more liberal attitude from Party leadership toward sex education, which until a year ago, made possession of a condom adequate evidence for prostitution charges. In developed na...
Source: The AIDS Pandemic - May 6, 2008 Authors: David Wessner
Just a buncha links
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I did take the bus into Harvard Square yesterday. The weather was cold, rainy adn raw so May Fair was postponed, but I did drop by the Cafe for a couple of hours, although I felt like crap, back and legs were killing me plus this droning fatigue. I hope most of it was due to the weather, but I have a lot on my mind.Whoever said that Apple's Macs are so easy even a chimp can use them never spent most of their lives on Windoze machines. So far I find the Mac very unforgiving, many sytem hagups that can only be cleared by forcing a cold reboot by holding the power button until the PC shuts down (not a clean way to escape some...
Source: Nightmare Hall - Welcome to my nightmare - May 5, 2008
paige grey, a crystal globe: AIDS blogging internationally (859)
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AIDS: Can the Internet Help Combat the Global Epidemic?
Apr 21, 2008 at 1:19 PM
AIDS…with its prominence in American media and culture—from Tom Hank’s Oscar-winning performance in Philadelphia to Bono’s advocacy efforts, from the Broadway smash Rent to Angels in America—I was astounded at the lack of personal and institutional/organizational blogs dedicated to the disease on the global scale. Finding a post here or there on a newspaper or publication’s blog doesn’t prove that difficult a task, but finding sites that look at AIDS’ ripple effect…its devastation — medically, emotionally, financially — i...
Source: aids-write.org - May 5, 2008 Authors: Richard Kearns Tags: aids cultural activism politics shamanism medical marijuana marriage equality & bubonic plague 1918 flu hiv hiv disease hiv/aids women's issues public health policy gay issues lgbt hiv/aids stigma first nations indigenous
