The Maurice Runea Website has launched... It's still being tweaked but its up and running.
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October 30, 2007
Safe Sex Shoot Fashion Show/ Model Search
I "Maurice Runea" am one of a few designers being featured in the RaShawn Brazille Foundation benefit fashion show/ model search... Come out and show support for this cause... Thanx
Wednesday, November 7th, 2007
@
RUSH
579 6th Avenue & 16th Street
Red Carpet 9-10pm
Fashion Show 11:30pm
Model Search All Night
Free After Party & Gift Bags
Free B4 11pm / 10$ After
The Barbershop
Come out and show support for the hot new group "The Barbershop", a new group debuting out of GMHC created and facilitated by La Meek Williams and Durell Knight Each and Every Thursday nite 6pm-9pm @ 119 W. 24th Street, 7th floor, room 720, New York, NY....
Come support the group created and facilitated by:La Meek Williams 212.367.1218
&
Durell Knight 212.367.1288
Each and Every Thursday at 7pm...
Join the mailing list for updates http://groups.yahoo.com/group/TheBarbershop_GMHC/
October 18, 2007
Excuse Me While I Vent A Little...
This whole Bush administration and everything associated with it needs to go.I can't speak for the rest of society, But I miss the Clinton years... He was by far the best President I've seen in my life time and hopefully our next President will continue where Mr. Clinton left off and is able to fix all the mayhem, destruction, confusion, lies and lives that Bush and his administration single handedly destroyed.
Never in history has one President been associated with some much destruction... I urge "EVERYONE" able to vote to do so, So that this type of leadership is never repeated... Bush's two terms has left a few nations destroyed, killed and still killing millions, practically demolished our economy, never gave support to people of color (or the minority's as they like to refer to anyone not of Caucasian orgin) and bascically turned his back on the low and middle income people... This is why it's so important to vote (unless your in Florida... and we all know there voting policies).
Alot of us complain and gripe and then do nothing, we don't show up and show support for causes but we will be up 8am in the morning on a wednesday to get that Macy's sale, we don't go to "free" forums and rallys so our voices can be heard and respected, but we will pay 200 dollars for a rap concert, we don't have money to donate to good causes but we sure found it in our budgets to buy that new Prada bag... Get my point?
Awhile ago I was told "The only power people have over you is the power you give them". I wonder sometimes what our ancestors would think of the society we've become... They fought so hard to be free, independant and productive in their own lives and look what we've become, a society of selfishness and disconnect.
The system is set up to create failure... The welfare system is set up to keep single mother households fatherless, the prison system is meant to destroy (felons that have served their time are denied their right to vote), now I don't know about you but I feel If you served your time why are you still being punised well after your releashed? Just a question...
Thank you for spending this time with me and lending a ear (eye) while I VENT!
October 01, 2007
Did You Miss Me!!!
Hello All, I know I've been gone for a few weeks, unfortunately it's been all work and very little play (Lord knows I need a short vacation from life, lol).
Well let me bring you up to date some on somethings as to why I've been so busy... My fashion designs are taking off, my online magazine has also caught the eye of some entertainment personalities, I've been trying to put the final touches on my website and i'm in the process of creating some new projects as well as still trying to hold it down at GMHC... So forgive me when I'm missing in action.
So with that being said, I thought I would share a joke that was sent to me by a very dear friend, when we read it we had to laugh at the fact that although funny, it had some truth to it, as do many jokes...
A man in a hot air balloon realized he was lost. He reduced altitude and spotted a woman below, He descended a bit more and shouted...
"Excuse me, can you help me? I promised a friend I would meet him an hour ago but I don't know where I am."
The woman below replied, "You're in a hot air balloon hovering approximately 30 feet above the ground. You're between 40 and 41 degrees north latitude and between 59 and 60 degrees west longitude."
"You must be in Information Technology," said the balloonist.
"I am," replied the woman, "how did you know?"
"Well," answered the balloonist, "everything you told me is probably technically correct, but I've no idea what to make of your information and the fact is, I'm still lost. Frankly, you've not been much help at all! If anything, you've delayed my trip."
The woman below responded, "You must be in Management."
"I am," replied the balloonist, "but how did you know?"
"Well," said the woman, "you don't know where you are or where you're going. You have risen to where you are, due to a large quantity of hot air. You made a promise, which you've no idea how to keep, and you expect people beneath you to solve your problems. The fact is you are in exactly the same position you were in before we met, but now, somehow, it's my f#%king fault."
Well let me bring you up to date some on somethings as to why I've been so busy... My fashion designs are taking off, my online magazine has also caught the eye of some entertainment personalities, I've been trying to put the final touches on my website and i'm in the process of creating some new projects as well as still trying to hold it down at GMHC... So forgive me when I'm missing in action.
So with that being said, I thought I would share a joke that was sent to me by a very dear friend, when we read it we had to laugh at the fact that although funny, it had some truth to it, as do many jokes...
A man in a hot air balloon realized he was lost. He reduced altitude and spotted a woman below, He descended a bit more and shouted...
"Excuse me, can you help me? I promised a friend I would meet him an hour ago but I don't know where I am."
The woman below replied, "You're in a hot air balloon hovering approximately 30 feet above the ground. You're between 40 and 41 degrees north latitude and between 59 and 60 degrees west longitude."
"You must be in Information Technology," said the balloonist.
"I am," replied the woman, "how did you know?"
"Well," answered the balloonist, "everything you told me is probably technically correct, but I've no idea what to make of your information and the fact is, I'm still lost. Frankly, you've not been much help at all! If anything, you've delayed my trip."
The woman below responded, "You must be in Management."
"I am," replied the balloonist, "but how did you know?"
"Well," said the woman, "you don't know where you are or where you're going. You have risen to where you are, due to a large quantity of hot air. You made a promise, which you've no idea how to keep, and you expect people beneath you to solve your problems. The fact is you are in exactly the same position you were in before we met, but now, somehow, it's my f#%king fault."
August 30, 2007
August 27, 2007
The Jena Six
Racism "IS" still a problem...
Sign Petition: http://www.petitiononline.com/aZ51Cq mR/petition.html
The House of Latex Presents "A SUCCESS"
GMHC has done it again and will continue to dazzle the community with future bigger and better balls/ events... Every part of the event went extreamly smooth, finished on time and as usual brought out a few entertainment personalities (such as Mrs. Jay and Kenya both of "America's Next Top Model" & the producer/creator and cast of the show "Christopher Street")Gabriel, Francisco and Luna all get standing ovations for putting together a perfect ball, as do all the GMHC staff, the commentator's and volunteer's who helped The Legendary House of Latex present The "FUTURISTIC CARNIVAL" Ball. GMHC is commited to "SERVING" the community and truely deserves a job well done trophy... The "Futuristic Carnival was not only a big success, but It was also well attended, a special thanx goes out to the community for all your support.
August 25, 2007
August 24, 2007
UNICEF Paint's Children in Black Face...
for New German Ad Campaign
The United Nations Children's Fund is running damage control after its new German advertising campaign was not so-well-received. Someone had the not-so-clever idea to splash four blond child models in mud to create blackface.
The public service announcements intended to draw attention to the education crisis in Africa by appealing "for solidarity with their contemporaries" in Germany. The adverts appeared in, among
other places, the most respected publications in the nation, such as Die Spiegel, Stern and the Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung.
Roughly translated, the first ad reads, "In Africa, kids don't come to school late, but not at all" The translation below: "I'm waiting for my last day in school, the children in Africa still for their first one."
Black American expatriate blogger Black Women in Europe brought the campaign to international attention: "[It] is disturbing that this organisation thinks blackfacing kids with mud equals" showing "solidarity with African children," she notes. It also "ignores African academics and regular people andreduces a whole continent to a village of muddy uneducated, uncivilized people."
The United Nations Children's Fund is running damage control after its new German advertising campaign was not so-well-received. Someone had the not-so-clever idea to splash four blond child models in mud to create blackface.The public service announcements intended to draw attention to the education crisis in Africa by appealing "for solidarity with their contemporaries" in Germany. The adverts appeared in, among
other places, the most respected publications in the nation, such as Die Spiegel, Stern and the Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung.
Roughly translated, the first ad reads, "In Africa, kids don't come to school late, but not at all" The translation below: "I'm waiting for my last day in school, the children in Africa still for their first one."
Black American expatriate blogger Black Women in Europe brought the campaign to international attention: "[It] is disturbing that this organisation thinks blackfacing kids with mud equals" showing "solidarity with African children," she notes. It also "ignores African academics and regular people andreduces a whole continent to a village of muddy uneducated, uncivilized people."
UNICEF issues a quasi-apology: "We apologize if you feel irritated by the make up of the children."
August 23, 2007
August 21, 2007
"THE FACTS ABOUT HIV and AIDS"
Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) is a virus that attacks the body's immune system. The immune system protects the body from infections and disease, but has no clear way to protect it from HIV. Over time, most people infected with HIV become less able to fight off the germs that we are all exposed to every day. Many of these germs do not usually make a healthy person sick, but they can cause life-threatening infections and cancers in a person whose immune system has been weakened by HIV.
People infected with HIV may have no symptoms for 10 or more years. They may not know they are infected. An HIV test is the only way to find out if you have HIV. See HIV Counseling and Testing for information and resources on HIV testing in New York State.
HIV is spread when infected blood, semen, vaginal fluids, or breast milk gets into the bloodstream of an individual through: direct entry into a blood vessel or through mucous linings, such as the vagina, rectum, penis, mouth, eyes, or nose, or a break in the skin.
FACTS ON HIV/ AIDS TRANSMISSION:
-HIV is NOT spread through saliva (spit).
-HIV is spread through: Vaginal, anal, or oral sex with an infected partner with no barrier such as a condom
-Sharing needles, syringes or works
-Women with HIV can pass HIV to their babies during pregnancy, delivery and breastfeeding.
-People who are exposed to blood and/or body fluids at work, may be exposed to HIV through needles or other on-the-job exposures.
-It may also be possible to pass HIV through sharing needles for piercing or tattooing.
-The chances of HIV transmision through oral sex is low but not impossible.
A person infected with HIV can pass the virus to others even if the person:
-Has no symptoms of HIV
-Has not been diagnosed with AIDS
-Is taking HIV medications
-Has an "undetectable" viral load
HIV is not spread by casual contact like sneezing, coughing, eating or drinking from common utensils, shaking hands, hugging, or use of restrooms and drinking fountains.
AIDS
Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) is a late stage of HIV disease. There are medications that have helped people living with HIV or AIDS live longer, healthier lives. Some people have lived for more than 20 years and have taken medicines for more than 10 years. But, there is still no cure.
GET TESTED @ GMHC for HIV, Syphilis and Hepatitis C (HCV)
GMHC HIV/AIDS Hotline 1.800.243.7692. or 212.367.1100
People infected with HIV may have no symptoms for 10 or more years. They may not know they are infected. An HIV test is the only way to find out if you have HIV. See HIV Counseling and Testing for information and resources on HIV testing in New York State.
HIV is spread when infected blood, semen, vaginal fluids, or breast milk gets into the bloodstream of an individual through: direct entry into a blood vessel or through mucous linings, such as the vagina, rectum, penis, mouth, eyes, or nose, or a break in the skin.
FACTS ON HIV/ AIDS TRANSMISSION:
-HIV is NOT spread through saliva (spit).
-HIV is spread through: Vaginal, anal, or oral sex with an infected partner with no barrier such as a condom
-Sharing needles, syringes or works
-Women with HIV can pass HIV to their babies during pregnancy, delivery and breastfeeding.
-People who are exposed to blood and/or body fluids at work, may be exposed to HIV through needles or other on-the-job exposures.
-It may also be possible to pass HIV through sharing needles for piercing or tattooing.
-The chances of HIV transmision through oral sex is low but not impossible.
A person infected with HIV can pass the virus to others even if the person:
-Has no symptoms of HIV
-Has not been diagnosed with AIDS
-Is taking HIV medications
-Has an "undetectable" viral load
HIV is not spread by casual contact like sneezing, coughing, eating or drinking from common utensils, shaking hands, hugging, or use of restrooms and drinking fountains.
AIDS
Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) is a late stage of HIV disease. There are medications that have helped people living with HIV or AIDS live longer, healthier lives. Some people have lived for more than 20 years and have taken medicines for more than 10 years. But, there is still no cure.
GET TESTED @ GMHC for HIV, Syphilis and Hepatitis C (HCV)
GMHC HIV/AIDS Hotline 1.800.243.7692. or 212.367.1100
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