Girl Scouts hit by recession: Bad news for lovers of Tagalongs, Do-Si-Dos, and Thin Mints! Kanye West shows off new LV shoe, says he will not be … [Read more...] about News: Sweden, Thin Mints, Kanye West, Moon, Herpes, Clay Aiken
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Today is World AIDS Day
Today is the 20th Anniversary of World AIDS Day, designated in 1988 at a summit of health ministers to bring awareness to the HIV pandemic and its … [Read more...] about Today is World AIDS Day
Google introduces Flu Tracking Map
Google has introduced an interactive flu map which tracks the spread of influenza across the U.S.: "Tests of the new Web tool from Google.org, the … [Read more...] about Google introduces Flu Tracking Map
Scientists Develop ‘Killer’ T-Cell That Slays HIV with Ease
In addition to the bone marrow transplant surprise I posted about last week, there's a new strategy in the fight against HIV, from researchers in the … [Read more...] about Scientists Develop ‘Killer’ T-Cell That Slays HIV with Ease
News: New York, Michael Crichton, The View, Dress Shirts,
Empire State Pride Agenda's big New York election victory: "Last night was a big victory for ESPA and Van Capelle, who made no secret of the fact that … [Read more...] about News: New York, Michael Crichton, The View, Dress Shirts,
News: Alfred E. Neuman, HPV, The Killers, Sarah Palin, Hate Crimes
Hate crimes down in 2007, except for those based around sexual orientation. Anti-gay bias crimes saw an increase of 6%. Top McCain adviser calls … [Read more...] about News: Alfred E. Neuman, HPV, The Killers, Sarah Palin, Hate Crimes
News: Zaha Hadid, AETNA, Prop 8, Will Smith, India, Ari Shapiro
Connecticut same-sex couples celebrate new status. Did Will Smith enlist the services of a notorious Hollywood Madame to meet men? Liza … [Read more...] about News: Zaha Hadid, AETNA, Prop 8, Will Smith, India, Ari Shapiro
News: Robyn, ‘Ex-Gays’, Jack Spade, AXM, Madonna, Atlantic
Palin as President. British gay mag AXM goes web-only. ABC News on oral sex and throat cancer: "Men are 35 percent more likely than women to … [Read more...] about News: Robyn, ‘Ex-Gays’, Jack Spade, AXM, Madonna, Atlantic
Origin of AIDS Pandemic Pushed Back to Late 19th, Early 20th Century
Gene fragments from the wax-embedded lymph node of a woman in Kinshasa in the Democratic Republic of Congo, formerly Zaire have helped scientists … [Read more...] about Origin of AIDS Pandemic Pushed Back to Late 19th, Early 20th Century
News: Facebook, Barry Scott, Hail, Bahamas, Adoption, Batman
Unhealthy. Nearly 40% of gay men do not disclose their sexual orientation to their doctors: "The survey found a striking distinction: While 78 percent … [Read more...] about News: Facebook, Barry Scott, Hail, Bahamas, Adoption, Batman