Friday, January 25, 2013

Weekend OUT Post

Wow! January is moving and groovin its way forward, as the first month of 2013 bounces onto looking for the word from the ground hog come February. What a month its been and as COP 24/7 checks out the schedule, its just getting started. With that said, its time to fasten that seat beat snugly and prepare to kick it into high gear. Let's go get em....

The Drag Races Takes Off

In case you haven't seen it, RuPaul Drag race is not only over the top programming, its one of those shows that I never thought had a chance of having more than one season. However I was seriously wrong as the show moves into none other than season 5 on Logo TV. Not to mention that there will be a watch evening planned for next Monday nights send up at MK's downtown at 307 west 7th street, 7p.m.. ( check you local schedules for times and channels)  RuPaul, the most famous drag queen in the world, according to himself, serves as host, mentor and inspiration of the ultimate drag queen competition.(pictured: Rupaul Charles and his alter ego creation "RuPaul.")

Playing a dual role, RuPaul reigns supreme in all judging and eliminations, while RuPaul, the man, helps guide the contestants as they prepare for each challenge. Contestants include the nation's most outrageous, cutting-edge, talented and stunningly gorgeous drag queens all fighting for the title (and tiara) as top drag queen of the land. Charles has stated that "working with our contestants are top models, designers and American idols all rolled up into one." Each week, through the trials and tribulations of glam, glitter and show-stopping performances, one drag queen is eliminated until reaching the next superstar drag queen of America. If you dare and I dare ya, you've got to get a taste of this drag tour-de-force for yourselves. If you get a chance to check it out, then by all means share you thoughts here first!


Arkansas HIV Planning Group launches FACEBOOK page

In an effort to continue to fulfill it mission of outreach and open source communication, the Arkansas HIV Planning Group formerly known as the "Arkansas Community Planning Group," has moved forward with its media strategy.
Using its marketing committee, the group sought to engage growing trends in new media while still utilizing various elements of old media such as standard mail.

The group's Facebook page (www.facebook.com/ArkansasHPG ) was launched two week ago in conjunction with the creation of a new signature logo as well as updating information on ADH''s web portal to refresh the groups position in the community. Co-chaired by COP 24/7's Executive Producer C. Mabin and ADH representative, C. Hampton, the group's overall mission is to decrease HIV infections in the state through collaborations with the Arkansas Department of Health on its jurisdictional plan which details prevention programming throughout the state.

For meeting information go to the page and add your "like" to those who have given a thumbs up on the project. Watch this platform for more news and press releases from AHPG.


Prize Closet Opens!

Earlier this week we proposed to offer a prize for a fast fact about our item on "HIV Infections Decline for African American Women."  The question: "what is the base line goal for decreasing new HIV infections by 2015?"  The first correct answer will get some swag from our prize closet. You just never know what will fall out of the closet!  To make things interesting and to celebrate the launch of AHPG's FB page, please post you answer to www.facebook.com/ArkansasHPG  We will check in to determine who hits up first in order to claim the prize. If no one wins or shout's out, then we will increase the prize package next week. Go now and post that answer!!!

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