An AIDS Advance, Hiding in the Open (Current Event)

Link: http://www.nytimes.com/2010/11/28/weekinreview/28mcneil.html?partner=rss&emc=rss

3 Facts:

1) Taking Truvada, a pill combining two drugs, once a day would greatly reduce a gay man’s chances of getting infected with the dangerous virus.

2) This pill could also protect also protect sex workers, needle sharers, wives of infected men, prison inmates and anyone else at risk.

3) Truvada has been available since 2004, however, a combination of scientific caution and the fiery politics of AIDS has delayed it.

2 Questions:

1) Why did it take so long for this discovery if the drug was know about since 1995?

2) Why hasn't this story made bigger news?

1 opinion:

1) In my opinion, a subscription these pill will be very expensive due to the high demand for these pills. I also believe that that this pill will save lives, and I applaud all of the scientific research and hard work that has been put in the production of this drug.

blog link: http://trig.com/drugstoreonline/blog/read/403108

This blog recommends that you "buy Truvada" as it is indeed a very useful drug that can/will save many lives.

Africa and Its Spheres of Influence

Link: http://www.nytimes.com/2010/11/28/arts/design/28global.html?_r=1&partner=rss&emc=rss

3 Facts:

1) Sims was working in late August to work out shipping details for the "Global Africa Project."

2) The artists picked for the display were not only African artists, but artists that had African influence in their work, and also artists that have traveled to Africa.

3) A large part of the exhibit is devoted to jewelry, textiles, furniture, architecture, fashion, ceramics and basketry

2 Questions:

1) Why did Ms. Sims want to stress the "global" far more than the "Africa"?

2) What was Ms. Sims true inspiration for starting this project?

1 Opinion:

1) I think that African Artwork is some of the most beautiful art work. I have traveled to Africa more than one time, and I have a lot of African Art work displayed throughout my house. I think the African masks are the coolest works of Art that there are.

link of blogger: http://blog.africanartonline.com/handcrafted-african-masks/

This blogger agrees that the masks are amazing works of and it is neat how they are hand made.

Iguodala could be bait to speed Sixers' rebuilding

Source: Wilmington News Journal

3 facts:

1) Andre Iguodala has never publicly demanded a trade or shown dissatisfaction with the Philadelphia Sixer's organization.

2) When the article was written, the Sixers (3-13) had the worst record in the Eastern Conference.

3) Iguodala won a gold medal playing for the USA Olympic team this past summer.

2 Questions:

1) Why is "Now" the time to trade Iguodala?

2) What are the Sixers looking for in a trade? (young players, picks, expiring contracts)

1 Opinion:

1) I think that it would be best to trade Iguodala to the Houston Rockets for some of the young talented players on their roster. They have shown interest in Iguodala, and they seem like a good candidate for a trade.

link to blog poster: http://bleacherreport.com/articles/343389-nba-trade-deadline-five-deals-the-philadelphia-76ers-should-make

A similar opinion to mine is located on one of the slides.

My Links

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feed://feeds.nytimes.com/nyt/rss/Politics --Politics

feed://feeds.nytimes.com/nyt/rss/ArtandDesign --Art

Online Reading?

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