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ICASA 2011 Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

2011-12-20T12:12:00.003-05:00

The 16th International Conference on AIDS and STIs in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Banana Substance Blocks HIV?

2011-03-21T18:18:00.000-04:00

CNN: Black in America

2011-03-21T02:00:00.002-04:00

Must watch CNN Presents...http://www.cnn.com/SPECIALS/2008/black.in.america/

Five Steps to a Happier Life

2010-11-03T21:26:00.001-04:00

A Positive Life: Portraits of Women Living With HIV Updated : by River Huston

2010-08-11T18:01:00.004-04:00

A Positive Life: Portraits of Women Living With HIV Updated from River Huston on Vimeo.I always wanted to write something similar documentary because when we used to chat in Paltalk I had a chance to meet a lot of people living with HIV virus. For so many of them especially for women, it's challenging to be HIV positive and lead a normal life while living abroad (being immigrant). I found this

Discrimination - Deportation of HIV migrants

2010-07-28T11:59:00.001-04:00

A story about a migrant worker who was deported when the results of an involuntary HIV test turned out positive. In this story the UN human rights office says denying entry or stay of people living with HIV is discriminatory and this ispreventing an appropriate response to curb the spread of the virus

XVIII International AIDS Conference July 18-23 2010 Vienna, Austria

2010-07-28T10:50:00.006-04:00

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XVIII International AIDS Conference July 18-27 2010 - Vienna Austria

2010-07-28T10:48:00.007-04:00

This year the International AIDS Conference takes place in Vienna, Austria.Under the theme "Rights Here, Right Now", biannual conference "AIDS 2010" also stresses that concrete human rights measures are needed to protect those most vulnerable to and affected by HIV such as women and girls, people who use drugs, migrants, prisoners and sex workers. (UN Human Rights)For more information click here

Happy Valentine's Day!

2010-02-14T11:52:00.009-05:00

Hey guys before I start enjoying my Chocolate I just want to share this with you guys.For those of us who worry too much not to exceed the daily calories intake and try to stay away from sweet especially on Valentine's day, I have a good news for you guys, consuming chocolate in a daily basis, which gives especially for women a significant amount of health benefits. Study shows one of the

Final Rule Removing HIV Infection from U.S. Immigration Screening

2010-01-06T23:10:00.003-05:00

After 22 yeas, HIV travel and Immigration ban, it was first established in 1987, and today Jan 4, 2010 has been lifted.General Questions and Answers Immigrants and refugees must undergo a medical exam as part of the immigration process for entry into the United States. The exam includes screening for any illness defined as a communicable disease of public health significance. All of these

Wake Up The Matrix Has You

2009-12-06T19:10:00.007-05:00

Hello Everyone,Someone sent me this message and I remember having this kind of discussion in our room Paltalk. As well as one of my closest friends, has the same stand, she was telling me: she watched videos, read documents that proof this statement's true. She also discussed this issue with her Pal friends in their own room and they seems to be convinced on the idea of what this message is

We all deserve Health Care!

2009-11-23T17:55:00.002-05:00

The Winner Video ..

POZ - POZ Magazine - POZ.com - News : White House Sets Tentative Dates for HIV/AIDS Community Discussions

2009-10-01T21:08:00.001-04:00

POZ - POZ Magazine - POZ.com - News : White House Sets Tentative Dates for HIV/AIDS Community DiscussionsShared via AddThis

Missing Blogging

2009-09-29T20:11:00.002-04:00

I miss my blog sersiouly, I'm going to be active from now on :))

Top 5 Foods for Beautiful Skin

2009-08-16T10:33:00.009-04:00

5. Seafood Active components: Omega-3 fatty acids, zinc Benefits: Smooth, clear and glowing skin Most of us have heard that fish can be really good for your overall health -- it's a primary component in what's known as the "Mediterranean diet." Many types of fish and shellfish can also work wonders for the skin, especially oysters and fatty fish like salmon. The primary nutrients that make

Teddy Afro Ethiopian Singer is free today

2009-08-13T20:11:00.006-04:00

Ethiopian famous singer, Teddy Afro (Tewodros Kassahun), released from jail (today) on Thursday, Aug 13, 2009 after serving 18 months of a two-year sentence for hit-and-run.Teddy Afro pleaded guilty in BMW hit-and-run accident caused a death of an 18-year-old homeless man in Addis abeba, Ethiopia in 2007.Ethiopia Television (ETV) News stated he was freed early because of good behavior are taken

Supermodel Liya Kebede

2009-08-08T21:38:00.015-04:00

This is Raee, the beautiful 2-year-old daughter of the beautiful Liya Kebede.Turns out that Liya has decided that she is not busy enough as a mother, model and activist. She has designed a line of children's clothing called Lemlem ("to bloom" in Amharic) and the clothes are handmade in Ethiopia.Liya Kebede is a supermodel with a mission. Born in 1980 in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, Liya was

Scientists Decode Entire HIV Genome

2009-08-08T21:36:00.001-04:00

[Medical News]A team of US scientists has for the first time unravelled the entire genetic code of HIV, the virus that causes AIDS, paving the way for a better understanding of how these types of viruses infect humans and hopefully speeding up the discovery and development of new drugs.The work was done by Dr Kevin Weeks, a chemistry professor of the College of Arts and Sciences at the University

Scientists Discover New Strain Of HIV Closely Related To Simian Virus

2009-08-04T09:22:00.003-04:00

[Medical News] Scientists have discovered a new strain of HIV in a 62-year-old woman from Cameroon that "differs from the three known strains … and appears to be closely related to a form of simian virus recently discovered in wild gorillas" according to a study in today's edition of the journal Nature Medicine, AP/Washington Times reports. The study was funded by the NIH and the Tietze

Genetic Immunity, InPlay Completes Patient Enrollment In Phase II Trial Of DermaVir Patch HIV Immunotherapeutic Nanomedicine Lead Product Candidate

2009-06-15T16:14:00.001-04:00

Genetic Immunity, InPlay Completes Patient Enrollment In Phase II Trial Of DermaVir Patch HIV Immunotherapeutic Nanomedicine Lead Product CandidateShared via AddThis

R.I.P Dr. Tilahun Gessesse

2009-04-24T10:20:00.005-04:00

Our king, Dr. Tilahun Gessesse, a dominant musical voice, we lost him today April 19 2009 in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.I don't know where to start and what to say I might have some things to say some other time but I am very sadden about Tilahun Gessesse right now when I learned his death. He is our hero and the king of habesha music/songs. I am pround of him and want to thank him for all these

Paltalk Discussion room

2009-03-26T11:32:00.005-04:00

I know it has been a long time since we've opened the room,..I have been busy in life, work and everything now this Friday, the room is goingto be open and everyone please try to make it.I really miss talking to you guys :)Try to come up with some hot topics that we can talk about :)Talk to you soon guys, sweet

R.I.P Haregewoin Teferra

2009-03-18T16:17:00.005-04:00

I heard the bad news today, humantirean Haregwoin Tefferra, a mother of many orphan childern, passed away in her home in Ethiopia. As I always do, I reguraly follow up Melissa Fay Greene's Occasional blog. And today when I checked Melissa Fay'S Occasional Blog, I leared the bad news. Melissa stated on her blog that "She felt sick, called for a friend, and died in her bed. I have no more details

BREAKING the SILENCE: Lifting the Stigma of AIDS in Ethiopia (Amharic version) (2006)

2009-03-05T11:30:00.003-05:00

BREAKING the SILENCE: Lifting the Stigma of AIDS in Ethiopia (Amharic version) (2006) STEPPING FORWARD: Men Teaching and Learning about HIV/AIDS (Amharic version)(2006)

Man appears free of HIV after stem cell transplant

2009-03-05T10:10:00.001-05:00

(CNN) updated 4:51 p.m. EST, Wed February 11, 2009A 42-year-old HIV patient with leukemia appears to have no detectable HIV in his blood and no symptoms after a stem cell transplant from a donor carrying a gene mutation that confers natural resistance to the virus that causes AIDS, according to a report published Wednesday in the New England Journal of Medicine.“The patient is fine,” said Dr.

Gene Therapy Study Shows Method Is Safe, Somewhat Beneficial

2009-03-02T11:55:00.001-05:00

February 22, 2009 on 10:20 pm | In Science and Medicine | Gene Therapy Study Shows Method Is Safe, Somewhat Beneficial, Researchers Report A study of gene therapy to treat HIV has shown that the treatment is safe and somewhat beneficial — a “major advance” in efforts to combat the virus — researchers said in a study published recently in the journal Nature Medicine, AFP/Google.com reports.

The Ride: Seven Days to end HIV/AIDS

2009-03-02T11:41:00.004-05:00

Some of the riders share their stories of their HIV status and their personal reasons for joining The Ride. Watch the video click here.Living with HIV and AIDSWatch the VideoLove Lessons: Perry, Part- 1More Gay & Lesbian Videos At LogoOnline.comLove Lessons: Perry, Part- 2More Gay & Lesbian Videos At LogoOnline.comLove Lessons: Perry, Part-3More Gay & Lesbian Videos At LogoOnline.comLove Lessons

Antiretroviral Therapy Highlights From CROI 2009

2009-02-26T11:47:00.002-05:00

A Discussion With Joel Gallant, M.D., M.P.H.By Bonnie GoldmanFebruary 25, 2009Hello and welcome. This is Bonnie Goldman, Editorial Director of TheBody.com. I'm here today with Dr. Joel Gallant. Dr. Gallant has been treating people with HIV since the beginning of the pandemic. He's also a leading HIV researcher and a professor at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine in Baltimore, Md.Read

Overall Estimate of People Living With HIV in the U.S. Grows: 21 Percent, Mostly Minorities, Undiagnosed

2009-02-26T11:27:00.003-05:00

An Interview With Michael Campsmith, D.D.S., M.P.H.By Bonnie GoldmanMy name is Michael Campsmith, and I'm an epidemiologist with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention [CDC] in Atlanta. My group is the HIV incidence and case surveillance branch. I'm presenting at the CROI conference on an analysis of the prevalence of HIV in the United States at the end of 2006, and we're focusing on the

Wealthy men give women more orgasms

2009-02-26T11:06:00.002-05:00

From The Sunday TimesJanuary 18, 2009Jonathan Leake, Science and Environment Editor Scientists have found that the pleasure women get from making love is directly linked to the size of their partner’s bank balance. They found that the wealthier a man is, the more frequently his partner has orgasms. “Women’s orgasm frequency increases with the income of their partner,” said Dr Thomas Pollet, the

John Legend's Live Video From Sunday Live Performance (Obama and his family)

2009-01-19T19:25:00.001-05:00

Martin Luther King Jr. Day

2009-01-19T14:10:00.003-05:00

I Have a Dream: MLK Day in New York CityWalking in New York City on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day 2008, we asked friends and strangers to participate in a project to provoke thought about the words of this famous speech. On its 45th anniversary, Dr. King's message of hope rings as relevant today as it did in 1963. I love love his speech and the happiest moment and history has been made.

The President-elect's Message on World AIDS Day

2009-01-05T09:48:00.001-05:00

President-elect Barack Obama took some time on World AIDS Day to remember the history of the AIDS epidemic and to thank all those who work so hard to stop this epidemic and educate the public.

2009-01-02T12:05:00.000-05:00

MySpace Comments I wish you Health...I wish you Love of friends and family...And Peace within your heart.I wish you the Beauty of nature...I wish you Wisdom to choose priorities...I wish you Generousity so you may share...I wish you Happiness and Joy...And Blessings for the New Year.I wish you the best of everything...That you so well deserve.Sweet/Abesha Care

Haben Abraham

2008-12-30T20:49:00.001-05:00

Teddy Afro

2008-12-08T20:06:00.002-05:00

Please sign Teddy Afro's PETITION here,..The other Petition click and sing please.News About Teddy Afro and DetailsAbbayMedia NewsEthiopiazare NewsTeddy's music at MySpaceBy Sending post cards and personal message let Teddy know that He is Our Hero and He is not alone. Remember this coming holiday is Christmas so you can send x-mas cards too. The Address is,...Tewdros Kassahun(Afro), Prisoner

WORLD AIDS DAY DECEMBER 1

2008-12-01T10:55:00.000-05:00

December 1, 2008 marks the 20th anniversary of World AIDS DAY. The day is also an apportunity to highlight the need for continued development of education and prevention initiavtives. STOP AIDS, KEEP THE PROMISE!!ENJOY LIFE, TAKE CONTROL. STOP HIV/AIDSWORLD AIDS DAY QUIZTHE WHITE HOUSE/ WORLD AIDS DAY, 2008So today is a good day to decide to get smart. Make sure your children understand the

Vote For CNN Heroes Ato Yohannes Gebregeorgis

2008-11-12T11:18:00.001-05:00

Ethiopia Reads' Founder Yohannes Gebregeorgis is A CNN Hero! Story Available Online Now.www.cnn.com/heroes and Please vote for him!Please visit his site for more information http://www.ethiopiareads.org/

Say No To Violence of Against Women

2008-11-10T19:52:00.000-05:00

Watch the Video "HIV/AIDS AWARENESS in ETHIOPIA"

2008-10-24T03:33:00.005-04:00

HIV/AIDS AWARENESS in ETHIOPIA: Approaches to Prevention (2006) WHOSE CHILDREN ARE THEY NOW? AIDS Orphans in Ethiopia (Amharic version) (2006) From RISK to ACTION: Women and HIV/AIDS in Ethiopia (Amharic version) (2006)

Obama and McCain on HIV

2008-10-17T00:18:00.000-04:00

HIDDEN DISEASE

2008-10-17T00:07:00.000-04:00

We are The One Song "Obama"

2008-10-15T13:57:00.000-04:00

Pathologists Believe They Have Pinpointed Achilles Heel Of HIV

2008-10-01T19:51:00.000-04:00

ScienceDaily (July 16, 2008) — Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) researchers at The University of Texas Medical School at Houston believe they have uncovered the Achilles heel in the armor of the virus that continues to kill millions.The weak spot is hidden in the HIV envelope protein gp120. This protein is essential for HIV attachment to host cells, which initiate infection and eventually lead

Jolie-Pitt Foundation Funds Ethiopian AIDS and TB Center

2008-09-30T16:13:00.000-04:00

September 15, 2008 poz.comAngelina Jolie and Brad Pitt donated $2 million through their Jolie-Pitt Foundation to the Global Health Committee, which will establish a center for children in Ethiopia affected by HIV/AIDS and tuberculosis, MSNBC.com/Access Hollywood reports.The center will be an expansion of the Cambodian Health Committee, which has fought both life-threatening diseases in that

Positive Man Gets 5 Years in Prison for Unprotected Sex

2008-09-30T16:10:00.000-04:00

Sept 10, 2008An HIV-positive man in London, Ontario, in Canada has been sentenced to five years in prison for having unprotected sex with a female partner without disclosing his HIV status, The London Free Press reports. The woman remains HIV negative.The man, Edward Kelly, had already served a three-year prison term for not disclosing his HIV status to four women with whom he had sex. None of

Scientists Unmask Key HIV Protein, Open Door For New AIDS Drugs

2008-09-27T16:03:00.000-04:00

Latest Medical News For: HIV / AIDSArticle Date: 27 Sep 2008 - 0:00 PDTUniversity of Michigan scientists have provided the most detailed picture yet of a key HIV accessory protein that foils the body's normal immune response. Based on the findings, which appear online in the journal PLoS Pathogens, the team is searching for new drugs that may someday allow infected people to be cured and no

What Time Is The Presidential Debate?

2008-09-26T20:41:00.000-04:00

The first debate between Barack Obama and John McCain is at 9 p.m. EST tonight (26 Sep 08). The reason I post this is because, when I typed this question into google I couldn’t find the time anywhere. I guess now it can help others if they google it they can get their answer. Thanks and Feel free to leave a message.