December 2011
13 posts
“A vaccine that may prevent HIV has been given the green light by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to begin clinical trials in humans, according to Canadian researchers.”
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HIV vaccine trial approved by FDA - Health - CBC News
Holy cow this is fantastic news.
(via ubermichael)
Soul Prism: Proud to be a Banana Dancer.. →
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Watched a video last night and a friend’s comment really got me to thinking about women, and our unknowing, subjection of self to stereotypes. How often do we vow that we are more than just objects, yet we rely heavily on or wooing ways and physical allure, to entice, persuade, and please? The…
Philly DA dropping death penalty against Mumia Abu-Jamal →
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PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Prosecutors announced Wednesday that they will no longer pursue the death penalty against former Black Panther Mumia Abu-Jamal, meaning he will spend the rest of his life in prison for gunning down a white police officer nearly 30 years ago.
The decision by District Attorney Seth Williams, made with the support of the officer’s widow and the city police commissioner, comes after nearly 30 years of legal battles over the racially charged case.
Abu-Jamal was convicted of fatally shooting Philadelphia police Officer Daniel Faulkner on Dec. 9, 1981. He was sentenced to death after his trial the following year.
Abu-Jamal, who has been incarcerated in a Pennsylvania prison, has garnered worldwide support from those who believe he was the victim of a biased justice system.
