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December 1 | 12:28AM

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copudo
December 1 | 11:03AM
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Christabell
HANDING-OVER CEREMONY FOR KIBERA WATER AND SANITATION FACILITIES – 26 NOVEMBER 2008
Nairobi 26 November 2008: UN-HABITAT in collaboration with the Government of Kenya and the NGO Maji na Ufanisi, is convening a handing-over ceremony of water and sanitation facilities built under the Kibera Integrated Water, Sanitation and Waste Management (K-WATSAN) Project, part of the Kenya Slum Upgrading Programme (KENSUP). The ceremony... (read more)
Kenya
Mutapa
December 1 | 11:01AM
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Richwell Phinias
Theme for World Aids Day 2008 set
"ZIMBABWE-Proven Leadership in HIV Prevention: Scale Up Treatment, Care and Support Now" is the country’s theme for the 2008 World Aids Day commemorations.Zimbabwe joins the rest of the world tomorrow in commemorating World Aids Day amid calls for increased efforts in improving treatment, care and support for people infected and affected with... (read more)
Zimbabwe
zephyr
December 1 | 10:19AM
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Dennis Dames
Africa: World Aids Day 2008
Commonwealth News and Information Service (London) PRESS RELEASE - The 20th anniversary of World AIDS Day merits the strong reiteration that HIV and AIDS constitute one of the greatest threats to the health of our planet - but that the threat is being, and can be, met. The nations and peoples of the world want it. The families and... (read more)
Bahamas
Aiicha
December 1 | 9:10AM
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Jessica
this is me
I´m new here in TIG so I thought it would be a good idea to write a blog about my life before anything else. Well I live in Finland and at the moment I study in high school. I´m doing an IB diploma programm wich is quite demanding but also rewarding. My mother comes froom netherlands and therefore I speak dutch too as my mother tongue.... (read more)
Finland
arq
December 1 | 8:00AM
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عطاءالرحمن قریشی
World AIDS Day
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Pakistan
nayufa2000
December 1 | 7:37AM
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Simon
The Irony of Man.
Today, the 1st of December every year is observed worldwide as "WORLD AIDS DAY". I have just come from an event organized by the government of Kenya nationwide to observe the day and reflect on the achievements and challenges that the Kenyan people have faced to date in tackling the HIV and AIDS pandemic. Invitations were mostly to those... (read more)
Kenya
sidsayed
December 1 | 6:14AM
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asmasiddiquasayed
Not Another Attack!!
I am tired of repeated attacks by terrorists in India. I would blame our vulnerability on poor intelligence and lack of border security. But the worst thing that affects me as an Indian Muslim is the repercussions. Its terrible to know that these terrorists always end up being identified as Islamic terrorist, and to everyone's minds, as Muslims.... (read more)
India
eyetreatment
December 1 | 5:17AM
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Lasik Eye Treatment
Dr.David Kleiman - if you're over the age of 18 and have Nearsightedness, Farsightedness, or Astigmatism, you may be a good candidate for Laser Eye Surgery. LASEK - Or epi-LASIK, may be a Laser Eye Surgery option for patients with thinner corneal epithelia. A solution is used to raise the epithelium. A "bubble" forms through the center of the... (read more)
bnp46
December 1 | 5:15AM
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Nepal
hazem02
December 1 | 5:06AM
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won`t wake up again...
won`t wake up again... last night dreamed of you.. dreamed because i took your mind yesterday.. as you i felt too about you... dreamed that we were together... as a happily teenager sharing each other honestly feelings... dreamed that we were sitting so close... aparting us only a little gap between our lips...... (read more)
Jordan
nanakweku
December 1 | 5:01AM
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Elections 20008
I am very optimistic about the outcome of the 2008 elections in Ghana.I have been part of various activities towards ensuring that the youth in Ghana desist from all form of activities that will bring violence during the elections. Many people are perplexed on who to vote for but i believe that others have made up their minds and are not moved... (read more)
Ghana
emilycarson
December 1 | 4:35AM
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World AIDS Day 2008
20 years after the first World AIDS day, what have we as an international community achieved? We have developed a serum that can halt the mother to child transmission, created new antiretrovirals to combat the virus and make it manageable, we have decreased the AIDS death rate in most westernized countries, and we are developing stronger and... (read more)
India
dkaiyo
December 1 | 3:19AM
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davyk
Botswana: “Africa’s new democracy”?
THE plight of the Bushmen in Botswana is well documented. In a sign of desperation the vulnerable group a few days ago appealed to Pope Benedict XVI to support them in their struggle to return to their land, as the Vatican established diplomatic relations with Botswana earlier this month. “We beg the Pope to help, to pray for us so that the... (read more)
Zimbabwe
Matongo
December 1 | 2:57AM
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Matongo Maumbi
You Don't Haffi Dread To Be Rasta
Having long hair has always been a hobby of mine. What better way to keep hair long than to lock it? Yes, locking the hair into great DREADlocks!! School days were fun. Always wanting to be at loggerheads with the authorities. Unfortunately this never happened the way I wanted it to – to be punished for having extra long hair just like... (read more)
Zambia
hapanda
December 1 | 2:28AM
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Henry Namwenda
My Message for world AIDS Day!!
5 people die of AIDS every minute. Every. Minute. According to UNAIDS, there are now 39.5 million people living with HIV, including 2.3 million children, and during 2006 some 4.3 million people became newly infected with the virus. Around half of all people who become infected with HIV do so before they are 25 and are killed by AIDS... (read more)
Zambia
liberalajay
November 30 | 11:06PM
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BE HIV POSITIVE
Everyone even a small child is familiar with word HIV, HIV positive & AIDS. Either the take it as normal or they even scared from words or they hate these stuffs even to chat. HIV & AIDS is not just a medical issue. It is an extraordinary issue with deep social & legal dynamics which can have devastating effects in our communities, in our... (read more)
Nepal
nischal
November 30 | 10:56PM
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Nischal
Reversing the Evolution
Last week, the world witnessed a devastating attack on Mumbai, unarguably it is a crime against humanity. This is the latest sign that the world is turning dangerous to live in. The world has turned to a mess of hate, cruelty, inhumanity. Humanity has lost its essence of humanity, love. Slowly we are going back to our ancestors (Monkey)... (read more)
Nepal
melissasnowden
November 30 | 10:16PM
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Melissa Snowden
Habana
I submitted a few photos I took in Miami to TIG's Global Gallery, so my thoughts are all on Cuba right now. Hmm. Over Thanksgiving I talked to my abuela about her childhood in Cuba, or more specifically, her relationship to her sister. Like, did you both get along, did you fight; what kind of things did you do there growing up; what do you think... (read more)
United States
tomazo360
November 30 | 5:58PM
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thomas molea
aytit game
well all of u have played the aytit game but theres a cheat. dont do anything but rest for all 4 years u dont die! (read more)
Australia
MargoM
November 30 | 5:50PM
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Oh my head!
Of course, Poznan is more than just a place for an awesome conference - it's also a party town! Last night most of spent an awesome night at a Mexican restaurant and got slammed on tequilas. Sure hope we can make it to some of those all important meetings! (read more)
Australia
ojeremen
November 30 | 4:06PM
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S.Ojeremen
Death toll in Nigeria clashes rises to around 400
JOS, Nigeria, Nov 30 (Reuters) - Residents delivered more bodies to the main mosque in the central Nigerian city of Jos on Sunday, bringing the death toll from two days of clashes between Muslim and Christian gangs to around 400 people. Rival ethnic and religious mobs have burned homes, shops, mosques and churches in fighting triggered by a... (read more)
Netherlands
vhs-Abeera
November 30 | 3:32PM
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Imbalance
1. Name of piece?rnImbalancern2. Location?rnAll over the world: EVERYWHERE….. The artist is from Philippinesrn3. Why did I choose this?rnThis is a very important issue to me, we need to work so that our world is a better and healthier place for us.rn4. Why does it matter to me?rnI am a part of the society of the world. It is my... (read more)
United States
nedhamson
November 30 | 1:44PM
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Ned Hamson
$1000 Grant for Making the Planet Greener/Cooler
http://www.mtv-venture.org/en/challenge.html December 31,2008 deadline - At MTV Switch, it’s not about what you can’t do… it’s about what you can. That’s why this year, MTV Switch is excited to team up with Ashoka GenV to help you make a greater impact on the environment – by helping you turn your bright ideas into reality.... (read more)
United States
Asiakingtravel
November 30 | 12:39PM
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Ming Dynasty delectables
Diners looking to enjoy Chinese specialties and gain an appreciation for Chinese culture should stop in at the Ming Dynasty Restaurant in Ho Chi Minh City. The 4,500-square-meter luxurious eatery was built in the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) architectural style, reminiscent of ancient Chinese royal design. The restaurant boasts a total... (read more)
Vietnam
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