Hows abouts an upbeat post today my lovelies? Well, have I got some news that should make many people at least smile or feel hopeful!
Recently, two women down in South Africa may have unlocked a secret that could lead the medical world to developing a vaccine against HIV! Studies by the Center for the AIDS Program of Research in South Africa have revealed that these two HIV positive women's bodies created antibodies that were able to neutralize and kill off 88% of the virus in their bodies. The scientists are hoping that by studying these antibodies, they will be able to create a virus that, when administered, can create similar antibodies to neutralize and kill the virus in other HIV patients.
The way HIV strands keep themselves protected is they create a barrier of sugar called glycan. Normal antibodies are useless to glycan, but the antibodies created by these women's bodies actually bonded WITH the glycan to prevent the HIV strands from infecting healthy cells.
The article is more lengthy and detailed so I encourage you all to go read it yourselves! Here is the link!
http://www.gaystarnews.com/article/hiv-vaccine-breakthrough231012
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Wednesday, October 24, 2012
Thursday, October 11, 2012
HAPPY COMING OUT DAY!!!!
Tada! it's October 11th! That means it's Coming Out Day!! woohoo!!! What a great day to celebrate right? Today is a day to celebrate the fact that you are gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, genderqueer, asexual, aromantic, pansexual, you name it! (sorry if I missed any!) It doesn't necessarily mean you need to come out today, although by all means please do if you WANT to, but it is a day to celebrate your diversity. Even just with yourself in your mind. ;)
Now, do you know where Coming Out Day came from? Why it is celebrated on October 11th? Well, it is actually the anniversary of the National March on Washington for Lesbian and Gay Rights. This historic march took place on October 11, 1987. The first National Coming Out Day was celebrated the following year on October 11, 1988! The first year it was only recognized by 18 states. In 1990, there was more promotion from the media, subsequently, ending up with all 50 states participating, just as they still do today!
So in honor of it being October 11th, Happy 24th annual Coming Out Day!
X's and O's my lovelies!
Now, do you know where Coming Out Day came from? Why it is celebrated on October 11th? Well, it is actually the anniversary of the National March on Washington for Lesbian and Gay Rights. This historic march took place on October 11, 1987. The first National Coming Out Day was celebrated the following year on October 11, 1988! The first year it was only recognized by 18 states. In 1990, there was more promotion from the media, subsequently, ending up with all 50 states participating, just as they still do today!
So in honor of it being October 11th, Happy 24th annual Coming Out Day!
X's and O's my lovelies!
Wednesday, October 3, 2012
Watching Presidential Debates.....
Well cue headache.......... at least that's how I feel right now. I'm watching the first Presidential Debate (I don't have cable and there isn't anything else on) and even though I muted it so I could just read along, I still want to punch Mitt Romney in his ugly, square, bigoted head.
They haven't even got to talking about anything LGBT related yet, just taxes and the economy and medicare, but Mitt Romney has been nothing but rude, pushy, and annoying. Frankly, President Obama has a lot more self restraint then I would if I were him!
Anyway, sorry for the annoying political rant, but this election is actually the first one I'm invested in. Maybe because it's the first I am able to actually vote on, or because of how much I care about the LGBT community. This election is definitely crucial to the LGBT community here in the US though. Make no mistake about that. Obama is the FIRST president to actually come out and admit he supports same-sex marriage while he was in office! If Mitt Romney is elected so many milestones will be erased from the last 4 years for this amazing community! WE CAN NOT LET THAT HAPPEN! Romney doesn't support same-sex marriage, he will try to put Don't Ask, Don't Tell back into place, he isn't an LGBT supporter in anyway and does not deserve to run this country!
DADT just passed it's 1 year mark of being repealed. I, for one, do not want to see this back in effect. Do you? All other issues aside, Romney will be horrible for the LGBT community and does not see LGBT members as 1st class citizens. He will set us back further then before if elected. Join others like me and help keep Mitt "the twit" Romney out of the White House!
Thanks for letting me rant. I love you guys! and girls! and neutrals! You're all amazing! Now go let your sparkly selves shine ;) Come back soon!!
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They haven't even got to talking about anything LGBT related yet, just taxes and the economy and medicare, but Mitt Romney has been nothing but rude, pushy, and annoying. Frankly, President Obama has a lot more self restraint then I would if I were him!
Anyway, sorry for the annoying political rant, but this election is actually the first one I'm invested in. Maybe because it's the first I am able to actually vote on, or because of how much I care about the LGBT community. This election is definitely crucial to the LGBT community here in the US though. Make no mistake about that. Obama is the FIRST president to actually come out and admit he supports same-sex marriage while he was in office! If Mitt Romney is elected so many milestones will be erased from the last 4 years for this amazing community! WE CAN NOT LET THAT HAPPEN! Romney doesn't support same-sex marriage, he will try to put Don't Ask, Don't Tell back into place, he isn't an LGBT supporter in anyway and does not deserve to run this country!
DADT just passed it's 1 year mark of being repealed. I, for one, do not want to see this back in effect. Do you? All other issues aside, Romney will be horrible for the LGBT community and does not see LGBT members as 1st class citizens. He will set us back further then before if elected. Join others like me and help keep Mitt "the twit" Romney out of the White House!
Thanks for letting me rant. I love you guys! and girls! and neutrals! You're all amazing! Now go let your sparkly selves shine ;) Come back soon!!
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