JOIN THE FIGHT AGAINST AIDS THIS SATURDAY
Although a new United Nations study indicates lower numbers of AIDS cases than previously reported, this December 1—World AIDS Day—people on every continent will join together to fight what is still the world's most deadly epidemic. This year’s theme is “leadership” and hopes to inspire people across the globe to continue to tackle a disease that currently afflicts more than 33 million people. As you search for holiday gifts this year, the (PRODUCT) RED collection remains the perfect option for cool gifts for a great cause.
Apple gives a portion of the purchase price of each Special Edition (PRODUCT) RED™ iPod to the Global Fund to fight AIDS, making your everyday shuffle through songs a bit more meaningful. Go to www.apple.com/ipod/red
Just about ready to get going on that Christmas card list? Hallmark will donate 8 percent of Hallmark (PRODUCT) RED sales to the Global Fund. The collection includes greeting cards, E-Cards, and gift wrap. Go to www.joinred.com/products/hallmark
Like to wear your heart on your sleeve? Gap’s limited-edition (PRODUCT) RED collection of clothing and accessories gives 50 percent of the profits to the Global Fund. The collection includes T-shirts, jeans, sweatshirts, and bags. Go to www.gap.com/red
Want to commemorate World Aids Day with more than just shopping? Join World Vision, one of the world's largest humanitarian organizations, as it pays tribute to the more than 6,000 children around the world who lose a parent to AIDS each day. Parts of a 24-hour Global Vigil will take place in Los Angeles and New York, while 6,000-step AIDS walks are planned for San Francisco and Chicago. You can get even more involved by sponsoring a HopeChild or building caregiver kits to help alleviate suffering caused by AIDS. Learn more at www.worldvision.org
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In 2005, Scottish artist—doodler, really—David Shrigley released the ultimate concept album: a record sleeve and booklet with no record inside. Full of madcap drawings and absurdist song lyrics, Worried Noodles was something of an underground hit—despite its, er, limited airtime. Then, the inevitable: a bevy of indie luminaries teamed up, recording an album to fill the record sleeve. You can read all about Shrigley and the the new album in the new Arts & Entertainment issue of CITY magazine, which is on sale everywhere now. Even better, next week is your chance to see the work live in New York; on Dec. 5, Phil Elverum, YACHT, ex-Unicorns ensemble Islands, and others team up at the Knitting Factory to present an evening of Worried Noodles. The concert benefits Amnesty International, and it’s shaping up to be the best showcase to hit town since CMJ. But tickets for Worried are going in a hurry, so stop noodling around. Get more info at 
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