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Alert: Target + Minnesota Forward + Tom Emmer = Support for a rather dangerous and radical political philosophy that diminishes LGBT people to pests that should be murdered. And "Target" is cool with this? in San Diego we peacefully canvassed customers near their stores. In return, TARGET is suing the LGBT community for voicing our right of FREE SPEECH! Now, Target lost in court! David beat Goliath! AWWW! Return everything you bought to TARGET and tell them why! ....Boycott TARGET!!!!!

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GeoVax Trial Results Establish a New Benchmark for Preventative HIV Vaccine Model

Non Human Primate Study Demonstrates Unprecedented 70% Prevention of Infection

ATLANTA, June 8, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- GeoVax Labs, Inc. (OTCQB/OTCBB: GOVX) announced today the publication of the results of preclinical testing of a simian prototype of its 2nd generation HIV/AIDS vaccine. The article, titled "Prevention of Infection by a Granulocyte-Macrophage Colony-Stimulating Factor Co-Expressing DNA/Modified Vaccinia Ankara Simian Immunodeficiency Virus Vaccine," will appear in the July 1 issue of The Journal of Infectious Diseases.

The publication compares the level of prevention of infection against repeated rectal challenges of simian prototypes of the GeoVax HIV/AIDS vaccine in the presence and absence of granulocyte-macrophage colony-stimulating factor (GM-CSF).  In this non human primate study, the highly beneficial activity of the GM-CSF was shown by 70% of the group receiving the GM-CSF co-expressing DNA vaccine resisting infection.  GM-CSF is a growth factor that recruits and matures immune system cells that are specialized for initiating immune responses. GM-CSF was co-expressed in the DNA prime for the recombinant MVA boost. Animals were given two DNA immunizations, either expressing or not expressing the GM-CSF, followed by two MVA immunizations.  The ability of the two vaccine regimens to prevent infection was then tested by administering 12 weekly rectal challenges with a dose of virus that infected 30% of unvaccinated animals at each challenge. All of the unvaccinated animals became infected. 

The co-expression of the GM-CSF enhanced the ability of vaccine-elicited antibodies to bind to the envelope protein that mediates entry into cells.   This enhanced binding activity correlated with the prevention of infection.  The animal with the least tightly binding antibody was the first to be infected, whereas all animals with binding indices above a certain level were protected against infection.  Antibody is produced by the immune system in response to infections (or vaccines).  It is a clothespin shaped protein that specifically recognizes and blocks microbes, preventing infections. "Having an antibody activity that correlates with the prevention of infection is an enormous step forward for the development of HIV/AIDS vaccine," said Dr. Robinson, Chief Scientific Officer of GeoVax.  "If one does not have an effective antibody, the vaccine has to rely on T cells that recognize and kill infected cells.  T cells can control infections, but they do not have the power that antibodies have to prevent infection.  The GM-CSF provided the edge for our vaccine to elicit antibody that could tightly bind to virus." Other prototype vaccines have not achieved the same level of prevention in non-human primates.  Thus, the GM-CSF adjuvanted GeoVax prototype has established a new standard for prevention of infection.

As recently announced, the GM-CSF co-expressing version of the GeoVax HIV vaccine is entering human trials through the NIH supported HIV Vaccine Trials Network (HVTN).  The protocol, HVTN 094 will test two inoculations of the GM-CSF expressing DNA vaccine followed by three inoculations of the MVA vaccine. The DNA vaccine co-expresses GM-CSF and non-infectious HIV-like particles.  The MVA vaccine expresses non-infectious HIV-like particles, but does not express GM-CSF. "We are optimistic that the vaccine will prove as effective at preventing HIV infections in humans as the SIV prototype was in non human primates" said Dr. Robinson.  "The rectal challenges used in the simian model represent 30 to 300 times  higher doses of virus than are experienced during typical HIV transmissions in humans," said Dr. Robinson.

About GeoVax Labs, Inc.

GeoVax is a biotechnology company developing human vaccines for diseases caused by HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus – that leads to AIDS) and other infectious agents. Our goals include developing HIV/AIDS vaccines for global markets, overseeing the manufacture and testing of these vaccines under GMP/GLP conditions (FDA guidelines), conducting clinical trials for vaccine safety and effectiveness, and obtaining regulatory approvals to move the product forward. GeoVax's vaccines are unique in expressing virus like particles that display the trimeric membrane bound form of the HIV-1 envelope glycoprotein. All preventative Phase 1 human clinical trials conducted to date tested various combinations and doses of our DNA and MVA vaccines, their ability to raise anti-HIV humoral (antibody) and cellular (cytotoxic T cell) immune responses, as well as, the vaccines' safety. Successful results from Phase 1 testing supported the initiation of the first Phase 2 testing. GeoVax's Phase 2 human trial began in January 2009 and will ultimately involve 300 participants at sites in the United States and South America. Recently GeoVax began enrolling patients in a Phase 1 therapeutic trial for individuals already infected with HIV.

Forward-Looking Statements

Certain statements in this document are "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act These statements are based on management's current expectations and are subject to uncertainty and changes in circumstances. Actual results may differ materially from those included in these statements due to a variety of factors, including whether: GeoVax can develop and manufacture its vaccines with the desired characteristics in a timely manner, GeoVax's vaccines will be safe for human use, GeoVax's vaccines will effectively prevent AIDS in humans, vaccines will receive regulatory approvals necessary to be licensed and marketed, GeoVax raises required capital to complete vaccine development, there is development of competitive products that may be more effective or easier to use than GeoVax's products, GeoVax will be able to enter into favorable manufacturing and distribution agreements, and other factors, over which GeoVax has no control. GeoVax assumes no obligation to update these forward-looking statements, and does not intend to do so. More information about these factors is contained in GeoVax's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission including those set forth at "Risk Factors" in GeoVax's Form 10-K.
Take Action:
  • Boycott advertisers of Glenn Beck's radio show and his quest spots on Fox News. Glenn Beck is anti-gay rights. Update: Boycott Successful: Update 4/7/2011: Beck has been fired by FOX NEWS! Radio stations dropping Beck as well in several locations. Now, tell FOX to stop having Beck as a Guest.
  • Update: DADT has been repealed. President Obama has kept his promise!
  • Boycott Bill O'Reilly and FOX News and their advertisers. Bill discussed a French commercial by McDonalds that was meant to show that McDonalds is Gay Friendly. Bill said what is next? Is McDonalds going to be Al-Qaida friendly as well? Imagine - Bill O'Reilly compares Gays to Al-Qaida!
  • Boycott Arizona the home of "hater" - U.S. Senator John McCain. Arizona's Hateful anti-Immigration Law - encourages racial profiling and increases hatred towards minorities. A remedy: Demand Republicans to support Immigration Reform (The Dream Act). Further, Senator McCain voted against ending DADT and Blocked Immigration reform!
  • Boycott Target, Best Buy, Gold's Gym - for donating money towards anti-gay political candidates/organizations. Update: (12/26/2010): Target is continuing to donate to anti-gay groups/causes/politicians. Update 03/08/11 - Lady Gaga Ends Target Partnership, Reportedly Over Target's Poor LGBT Stance. Update 3/25/2010 - Target displays their hypocrisy and Sues California Gay Rights Group for Lobbying Outside Stores. Target is attempting to block the LGBT right of free speech! STOP SHOPPING AT TARGET!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Update 4/8/2011: Target lost it's case to stop the LGBT from canvassing in front of their stores. A huge PR Disaster for TARGET! Perhaps Target should go out of business as they betrayed their investers and customer base. Target contributed massive funds to a politician who would like to exterminate gays. Now, Target can not stop us from Boycotting them, nor picketing, nor talking to customers near their stores; although, Target allows a anti-gay company such as the Salvation Army to stand outside their door and speak with customers and raise money. Isn't this a double standard?
  • End DOMA (Defense of Marriage Act). Prevents Federal employees and Gays in the Military from gaining equal benefits. Prevents Gay Partners from gaining equal benefits.
  • Pass ENDA (Employee Non-Discrimination Act). ENDA would prevent employment discrimination of LGBT workforce.
  • Boycott Salvation Army as they will not hire Gays! "DO NOT DONATE TO THEM."
  • BOYCOTT "Chick-fil-a" for donating to anti-gay marriage groups.
  • BOYCOTT KOCH INDUSTRIES PRODUCTS- to include their products: Angel Soft toilet paper / Brawny paper towels / Dixie plates, bowls, napkins & cups / Mardi Gras napkins and towels / Quilted Northern toilet paper / Soft 'n Gentle toilet paper / Sparkle napkins / Vanity fair napkins / Zee napkins / Georgia-Pacific paper products & envelopes / All Georgia-Pacific lumber & building products (INVISTA Products) / Lycra / Stainmaster Carpet. The billionaire - Koch brothers are ultra republican - tea bag founders/supporters that do not support causes of the LGBT community.
  • Boycott WALMART - The National Gay and Lesbian Task Force, force criticized Wal-Mart for denying employee benefits to same-s-x partners and for failing to prohibit discrimination based on gender identity. By comparison, the group said two other chain stores with a strong presence in New York, Costco and Walgreens, did much better.
  • Remember David Kato, Gay activist - Uganda, who was slain because he is gay!
  • NEW: "Tune Out Trump", Boycott all Trump Hotel, casinos, holdings, The Apprentice and NBC Network! At CPAC, Trump said he is considering a run for president as a Republican. In a interview with the Des Moines Register, Trump added that he opposes all forms of legal recognition for gay couples, not just marriage. "They should not be able to marry," he said. So why does NBC keep the Apprentice when Donald Trump has stated he may run for president? After making racist remarks about Obama and recv'g public backlash, Trump decided not to run for president after NBC renewed his awful TV Show. How can NBC re-new the clown's show after he pulled such hateful shenanigans? Boycott NBC! Boycott advertisers of The Apprentice and Trump's other business's. Don't shop at any bullding with Donald Trump's name to include Trump Hotels, Casinos, Condo's, Offices, Shops! The Donald has expressed extreme Hatred towards gays and blacks with his birther remarks and anti-gay rhetoric. Remember how poorly Trump treated Rosie O'Donnel? Now we know why he did that! It was hate against a lesbian as we now know he is biget. Unforgiveable! Again, Dump NBC because they air/re-newed Donald Trump's "The Apprentice"! Now the Donald Claims the Long Form Birth certificate is a fraud. And NBC keeps this guy?
And Now, Our War of the Fittest!
This group is called "Peckers Pics." The English - slang definition of "pecker" is to pluck at the truth. Therefore, we peck at items such as Gay Men's Health, Male Fitness, Gay (LGBT) Politics & Issues. In this section you may peck at each photo in order to decide the winner of the "war of the fittest!" Whereas, you should select the guy that may inspire you to exercise and "get fit!" Warning: This may stoke you!
 
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Lee Kholafai, is an American male model turned actor born in Mobile, Alabama. Lee started his career in the fashion industry as a print, runway model. He was discovered while walking the beach in the summer of 2004 in Miami while on a family vacation. In 2006 Lee suffered a severe ankle injury while playing collegiate football which in turn inspired him to take advantage of the this amazing opportunity ahead of him. Lee immediately seized the opportunity and began traveling the world actively pursuing his modeling career while living in LA, New York, Miami, Greece, and Italy.Lee has appeared in many national & international campaigns and landing spreads in magazines such as GQ, Men's Health, Harper's Bazaar, and many more publications.
 
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You Decide!
Pensacola Pride @ Woodlawn Beach, Fl, USA; May 28, 2011
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Pensacola Pride @ Woodlawn Beach, Fl, USA; May 28, 2011
Moderator Comment: On the following article, TARGET states they shall remain neutral on gay marriage.  Really? Neutral on equal rights for LGBT community?  Remember when Black people had to sit in back of the Bus?  You would remain neutral on that as well?   Target contributes money to anti-gay candidates, yet states they shall remain neutral on polarizing issues?   Well TARGET, our boycott shall only get bigger and succeed!   For all LGBT employees of TARGET, please send resumes to other companies, such as Home Depot and Walgreens. Openly tell the truth about why you are looking for another job.  Good news:  Poeple, with a job have easier time of getting another job.   And Home Depot stated that they will not cave in to conservatives on LGBT rights. Yes, Home Depot told conservatives to get lost!  ...Jake
 
Target CEO: Company Will Be Neutral on Marriage Vote
By Michelle Garcia - June 8, 2011 - The Advocate

The CEO of Target told shareholders Wednesday that the company would remain neutral on a proposed anti–marriage equality amendment in Minnesota, the state where Target is based.
 
During the company's annual stockholder meeting in Pittsburgh, CEO Gregg Steinhafel was asked whether Target would take a stance on next year's Minnesota ballot initiative, which would amend the state's constitution to ban marriage equality.

"Our position at this particular time is that we are going to be neutral on that particular issue, as we would be on other social issues that have polarizing points of view," Steinhafel said, according to St. Paul's  Pioneer Press.

Steinhafel came under fire last year when it was discovered that the company had given hundreds of thousands of dollars to antigay politicians and political groups. Steinhafel apologized for his $150,000 donation to MN Forward, a political action committee that bolstered the campaign of antigay gubernatorial candidate Tom Emmer. The group also has ties to former governor Tim Pawlenty, also an antigay conservative. Months after Steinhafel publicly apologized for the donations, it was revealed that the company had made several more contributions to politicians who oppose gay rights. The contributions led to a national boycott of the retailer.

He told shareholders that Target has changed its policy on political giving since last year and that there will be a more extensive process to screen what groups and politicians receive company-based funding.

The company itself does contribute to pro-gay organizations, like Project 515, which works to ensure equal benefits and protections for gay and lesbian couples in Minnesota. Target also offers domestic-partner benefits to its workers.
2nd Moderator Comment:  The money donated by TARGET to to the LGBT groups are far less than funds sent to anti-gay politicians, causes.  Under this new NUETRAL policy, TARGET funding to LGBT community would end as it is socially provactive.  So what is TARGET really mean by this?  ...Jake
 
Every gay and lesbian person who has been lucky enough to survive the turmoil of growing up is a survivor. Survivors always have an obligation to those who will face the same challenges."
....Jake
 
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