Registered: Feb 2004
Location: submerged in the dark places beneath the earth
I was at the opening ceremonies yesterday, which were typical of conference-type events, but there were a couple of good speeches.
Bill Gates put a lot of focus on issues of women's rights and finding ways to ensure that they can protect themselves against infection. He and his wife spoke a lot more pointedly than I was expecting about harm reduction approaches and eliminating the stigma of HIV. Melinda's speech in particular was quite political, and in a good way.
Richard Gere took a few very effective shots at Harper for not being there. He essentially called him for being an ineffective leader, at least on the issues of AIDS.
Stayed for a few minutes into the concert part of the night; Tiesto opened and played for 10 minutes.
Aug-14-2006 17:08
girllovingtvibe
on a happy vibe
Registered: Apr 2004
Location: Somewhere between the music and the waves
count me in!
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Aug-14-2006 17:18
b4k-oz
I am the Omnipresent TA
Registered: Jan 2004
Location: TO, ON & Omnipresent
Aww Aww Awwweee Woweee
well ok...and you didn't even have to twist my arm either looks like I'll be there too ...cuz I want to support this good cause
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Aug-15-2006 03:21
Allegory
Supreme tranceaddict
Registered: Mar 2004
Location: deep within the confines of your fragile little mind...
Two more days!
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Aug-15-2006 16:11
angelgirl
CUPCAKE FOR YOU!
Registered: Aug 2003
Location: danger zone
Looking forward to seeing the donations for the art silent auction at the event. Sally, Catto's paintings are beautiful.
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Aug-16-2006 02:15
Allegory
Supreme tranceaddict
Registered: Mar 2004
Location: deep within the confines of your fragile little mind...
m2j will also be donating a painting
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Aug-16-2006 02:50
Misanthrope
Lest We Forget
Registered: Feb 2005
Location: Cause every time you turn on the music, I can't control what comes over me.
will definitely be in attendance!
Aug-17-2006 05:38
StereoPrincess
sassy one-piece
Registered: May 2001
Location: SPFRI
ok, i really wanna make it to this!
Aug-17-2006 14:00
Cuzo
Ninjaboot
Registered: Feb 2002
Location: I'm on your couch, eating your food
I've been totally doing the pokeroo on Heidi, Moss, Mike, Jenna lately but can't make it out to this either.
I still don't want to push my luck with my on going saga with my tonsilitis.
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Aug-17-2006 16:15
angelgirl
CUPCAKE FOR YOU!
Registered: Aug 2003
Location: danger zone
quote:
Originally posted by Cuzo
I've been totally doing the pokeroo on Heidi, Moss, Mike, Jenna lately but can't make it out to this either.
So sydney blu is playing two places tonight! busy busy gurl!
have fun folks!
DALLAS
I hope you are feeling better Frankie! Did you get them out? did your voice change in depth? Love ya!
MORe and more virtual hugz
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Aug-17-2006 19:56
girllovingtvibe
on a happy vibe
Registered: Apr 2004
Location: Somewhere between the music and the waves
will be there around 11ish - cya all then....
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looks like I'll be there too ...cuz I want to support this good cause 
