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Webcast On Worldwide Issue

May 31, 2006 23:34

Just saw a very interesting program on HIV/AIDS from a global perspective on PBS's "Frontline" that featured Bono and took a closer look at Dubya's and the UN's [lacking] help programs overseas, among other things.

The complete 240-minute-series will be available for online viewing using WinMedia or RealPlayer, STARTING this Friday at 5pm Eastern [ ( Read more... )

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Comments 8

jvmatucha June 1 2006, 07:07:40 UTC

I already saw part one on PBS. Very fascinating! And very depressing...

Have you ever read Randy Shilts And the Band Played On? It's one of the best non-fiction books I've ever read!

euro_in_america June 4 2006, 03:07:36 UTC

Yes, the program is definitely both but important that it's put out there. I'm still amazed at the lack of international news in the media here - but what's new. I often feel like I live on the moon. Thank the gods that there's at least PBS and NPR... :P I think I read the book in German long ago and I know I've seen the movie version.

oceandrive June 1 2006, 11:54:05 UTC

Hey! Thanks for the link. :D

euro_in_america June 4 2006, 03:11:46 UTC

You're welcome. I just think everyone should watch this.

blue_hours_too June 1 2006, 16:12:44 UTC

Oh interesting, I'll def check it out. Thanks!

euro_in_america June 4 2006, 03:12:10 UTC

Yeah, it really is. And you're welcome.

OT sovevuni June 3 2006, 17:22:30 UTC

I came across your LJ and noticed we've got some interests in common so I've added you to my friends list. Hope you don't mind!

Re: OT euro_in_america June 4 2006, 03:17:52 UTC

Looks like we do. Welcome here - fill out my polls [there are several]. :)
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