Wednesday, December 3, 2008

Daily Update

- AIDS awareness and activism doesn't end with World AIDS Day - know the national and worldwide costs of AIDS and get involved:

contribute to organizations that fight the spread of AIDS/HIV such as Avert and the Global Fund

buy (product) red merchandise

fight AIDS from your computer as it helps model drug resistance patterns in its idle time


- case study in non-lethal deterrents to Somali pirate attacks: 600-ft. American-operated ocean liner used high-decibel "ghetto blasters" and high-pressure water hoses to deter armed Somali pirates, and speeds away unscathed

- Muslims Against Terrorism initiative in Mumbai sees Muslim groups coming together in solidarity for a silent rally in response to terrorist attacks; Washington Post says gunmen used technology as a tactical tool and probably had better technology than local Indian police and armed forces

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