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AIDS awareness origin

The Red Ribbon Project was created by the New York-based Visual AIDS Artists Caucus in 1991.:

1. Remain anonymous as individuals and to credit the Visual AIDS Artists Caucus as a whole in the creation of the Red Ribbon Project, and not to list any individual as the creator of the Red Ribbon Project;
2. Keep the image copyright free, so that no individual or organization would profit from the use of the red ribbon;
3. The Red Ribbon should be used as a consciousness raising symbol, not as a commercial or trademark tool.

The artists who formed the Visual AIDS Artists Caucus wished to create a visual symbol to demonstrate compassion for people living with AIDS and their caregivers. Inspired by the yellow ribbons honoring American soldiers serving in the Gulf war, the color red was chosen for its, "connection to blood and the idea of passion -- not only anger, but love, like a valentine." First worn publicly byJeremy Irons at the 1991 Tony Awards,^[2] the ribbon soon became renowned as an international symbol of AIDS awareness, becoming a politically correct fashion accessory on the lapels of celebrities. At the Freddie Mercury Tribute Concert held at Wembley Stadium, London on Easter Sunday 1992, more than 100,000 red ribbons were distributed among the audience, with performers such as George Michael wearing one.^[3][4] The Red Ribbon continues to be a powerful force in the fight to increase public awareness of HIV/AIDS and in the lobbying efforts to increase funding for AIDS services and research.

To symbolize the United States' commitment to combat the world AIDS epidemic, President George W. Bush's administration began displaying a 28-foot AIDS Ribbon on the White House's iconic North Portico on World AIDS Day 2007.^[5][6] The display, now an annual tradition, quickly garnered attention, as it was the first banner, sign or symbol to prominently hang from the White House since Abraham Lincoln lived in the building.

Screening Sex Partners With Rapid In-Home HIV Tests

What would you do if you met someone and went out on a date or you met them at a club etc  & Just as you was getting "HOT" & they asked you to please take #HIV TEST together with you? A.Would dance a jig? B. Say well, I don't do this on first date! C. Say i respect you for asking and take the test with them?

STAND TALL GET SNAPPED 30 HIV+ PEOPLE

HAVE YOU GOT A FRIEND THAT JUST TEST #HIV ?

WELL GIVE THEM SOMETHING TO TREAT THEMSELVES IF THEY ARE DOWN! BECAUSE WE ALL NEED HELP STANDING UP AGAIN! MAYBE A MAKEOVER OR SOMETHING FOR THEM TO USE TO EDUCATE THEM ON THEIR LIFE FOR FUTURE! BRING A SMILE TO A FRIEND! ITS WORTH A MILLION DOLLARS! 

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Project will create HIV-prevention game for adolescents

Wednesday, October 03, 2012

UAB School of Nursing assistant professor Comfort Enah, Ph.D., has been awarded a three-year, $271,031 grant from the National Institute of Nursing Research for a project titled “Development of an HIV Prevention Game for African American Rural Adolescents.”

African Americans in the rural Deep South continue to experience a disproportionate increase in new HIV/AIDS infections, despite the availability of effective HIV prevention interventions. In particular, the number of new cases of HIV/AIDS and other sexually transmitted diseases among adolescents is rapidly increasing in this region, and there are few interventions directed toward young adolescents, Enah notes.

The goal of Enah’s project is to develop a prototype for an individually tailored, electronic HIV prevention adventure game for African-American youths from 12 to 14 years old living in rural areas. The game will be designed to help this population improve decision-making and learn behavioral strategies that can assist them with avoiding sexual risk behaviors.   http://www.uab.edu/news/briefs/item/2796-project-will-create-hiv-prevention-game-for-adolescentsBy Jennifer Lollar REBLOGGED

Affordable Care Act Decision - NFIB v. Sebelius

Book Description

Publication Date: June 30, 2012

This casebook contains the full text of the Supreme Court's historic decision in NFIB, v. Sebelius, 567 U.S. _____ (2012), decided June 28, 2012. The text of the syllabus, dissenting and concurring opinions are all included.

The Federal Government does not have the power to order people to buy health insurance. Section 5000A [of the Act] would therefore be unconstitutional if read as a command. The Federal Government does have the power to impose a tax on those without health insurance. Section 5000A is therefore constitutional, because it can reasonably be read as a tax.

Opinion of ROBERTS, Chief Justice
National Federation of Independent Business v. Sebelius, Secretary of Health and Human Services

HAS SUSTIVA DAMAGED MY BRAIN?

Since i started SUSTIVA ive had more cognitive behavioral problems plus tremors. I read years ago there was a risk of brain damage from use of this HIV medicine with some patients? Is this true? Well recently i read an article http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/releases/250808.php  at MEDICAL NEWS TODAY from research project @Johns Hopkins a very good source of info.  The way the body metabolizes a commonly prescribed anti-retroviral drug that is used long term by patients infected with HIV may contribute to cognitive impairment by damaging nerve cells, a new Johns Hopkins research suggests.Nearly 50 percent of people infected with HIV will eventually develop some form of brain damage that, while mild, can affect the ability to drive, work or participate in many daily activities. It has long been assumed that the disease was causing the damage, but Hopkins researchers say the drug efavirenz may play a key role.  So its not just me that maybe feeling this way since I am a longterm survivor using this medication. Changes really started a few years back with moodiness, distrust, and some serious neurological issue. I have been tested for AIDS dementia & partly passed every other time. So now i know im not crazy and there is something real to my feelings. I hope this is not permanent! "But even with anti-retroviral treatments, people infected with HIV have shortened lifespans and the chance of cognitive decline is high. It's nothing you should treat lightly."  Should the  drug company be accountable for the damages? I say YES just like all companies are accountable for defective products that cause damages, because we HIV/AIDS survivors are not lab rats! Its time they realize this & take responsibility! Do you feel like a lab rat sometimes? Well i sure have over the years, we are not despensable objects that can be tested on and then say o well they are going to die anyways! So always ask questions? Educate! Empower yourselves! LIVE LONGER. FIGHT! FIGHT! FIGHT!