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World AIDS Day specials to air on Urbana Public Television
SEEDS of HOPE is a series of five short documentaries by film-maker Dorothy Fadiman about the courageous efforts underway in Ethiopia to break the silence, encourage innovative approaches to prevention, and lift the stigma surrounding HIV/AIDS. You'll meet activists, family members, neighbors, humanitarian groups, community activists, and health care professionals who work side by side to advocate for greater awareness and provide care. Through the compassion and generosity of those whose actions are not only documented, but honored, the series conveys a message of empowerment and hope. The films are in Amharic with English subtitles.
The films air on UPTV (Comcast Channel 6, ATT U-Verse Channel 99) tonight (Thursday 12/1) 7:30pm, Saturday 12/3 @ 8pm, and Sunday 12/4 @ 11pm. Photo & program description from concentric.org. Special thanks to Ms. Fadiman for making these programs available for broadcast.
UPTV is the television service of the City of Urbana, providing governmental, educational and public access television for, and by, the local community. It is available to over 40,000 homes in Urbana, Champaign, Savoy, Bondville, Philo, Ogden, and St. Joseph, as well as in Springfield, Decatur, and Danville. The complete program schedule is at www.urbanaillinois.us/uptv. Membership is free and entitles volunteers to free video and editing training and equipment use. For more information, contact UPTV at (217) 384-2452 or email.
GCAP to Screen We Were Here, World AIDS Day 12/1
As part of its annual World AIDS Day rememberance, the Greater Community AIDS Project will have a free screening of the documentary We Were Here, which examines the early days of the HIV epidemic. The event runs from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Illinois Terminal.
We Were Here was recently shortlisted for an Oscar nomination, according to Jeremy Kinser of The Advocate.
Official trailer:
Patrol car video of June 5 CPD arrest involving pepper spray, alleged choking - UPDATED
From the wonders of Facebook:
The pepper spray moment happens just into the 11 minute mark and the alleged choking incident takes place after the 15 minute mark.
UPDATE: Illinois State police review says officer followed proper procedure:
Based on the Use of Force Investigation completed by the Champaign Police Department, Illinois State Police Officials have concluded that the officer followed Department policy under the Champaign Police Department’s Use of Force model. Based upon these findings, the Illinois State Police will conduct no further review of the matter.
More information from WILL here.
Ex-U of I Provost Katehi takes on UC-Davis police
I'm proud to say I've served this woman alcohol. You go Linda!
University Launches Probe After Officer Pepper Sprays Sitting Protesters
It's too bad we lost her. But I'm happy to say her successor, Richard Wheeler, is a bourbon lover.
Story of Stuff author and filmmaker speaking at Illini Union tonight
As part of the "One Book, One Campus" lecture series, Annie Leonard, the filmmaker and author of The Story of Stuff, will be speaking tonight at the Illini Union Illini Rooms at 7:00 PM.
Be wary of the anti-American proganda, though.
So, educate yourself and confront her tonight with the fact that we have yet to harness the resources in the earth's mantle. Or core!
Once you've watched the above critique, I recommend heading over here, for a critique of the critique.
WCIA’s pooping dog makes YDL’s Best of 2011
Rob Collins, Anne Dill and a pup with two turds. Here at 5:12:
New rap sensation rhymes Champaign with Champagne
In the rich tradition of every single other college in this country like three years ago, one young enterprising U of I student has finally released the definitive "song about my college poorly rapped to the tune of Empire State of Mind."
It looks like he had some fun, so I'm trying not to be all down about it, but Indiana did one of these already. INDIANA.
At least this will finally put to rest that myth that engineering students are nerds.
City of Champaign releases video of Miller pursuit
...and it seems to poke some pretty gaping holes in Miller's story.
Perp video — Scott Hall edition
This lurker waited a long time to get in the building. Evidently, he headed straight for the women's showers.
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Super cool! Excellent track, Excellent band.