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The Performance of U2’s Life

U2isABLE — Sun, 11 Jul 2010 20:09:06 +0000

If anyone wondered how U2 landed on the map as a global music force to be reckoned with, here is the 12 minutes that forever changed their career from a quarter century ago.

This is a post from the @U2 blog.

The Performance of U2’s Life

Aung San Suu Kyi Demonstrations

U2isABLE — Sat, 19 Jun 2010 11:47:20 +0000

CNN is reporting that demonstrations are planned across the globe marking Aung San Suu Kyi’s 65th birthday and calling for her release from house arrest. Political leaders are also trying to put the pressure on the government to release Suu Kyi. President Obama said, “I once again call on the Burmese government to release Aung San Suu Kyi and all political prisoners immediately and unconditionally, and to allow them to build a more stable, prosperous Burma that respects the rights of all its citizens.”

This is a post from the @U2 blog.

Aung San Suu Kyi Demonstrations

Bono Bracelets Now Available

StrongGirl — Mon, 07 Jun 2010 01:35:07 +0000

In October, 2009, many of you may remember Bono’s friend and AIDS activist Agnes Nyamayarwo as one of the speakers at the U2 Conference – The Hype and The Feedback.

Bono personally funded the antiretroviral drugs for Agnes and a group of women in her village of Kampala, Uganda back in 2002. It was that first meeting with Agnes that inspired him to go on and form the ONE organization. He also invited Agnes to go on the Heart of America Tour because he wanted Americans to see a real face of AIDS in Africa.

As Agnes and the ladies got healthier from their treatments, they formed the Mulago Positive Women’s Network. They opened a small store in Kampala and began selling beautifully crafted jewelry, statues, dolls, handbags, greeting cards and many other items. It is important to note that 100 percent of all profits of the items sold go directly to the MPWN. It is used for AIDS education and treatments, vaccines and mosquito nets for protection against malaria for the children, and even school books and supplies. It is their goal to help the families in their village and the surrounding areas stay healthy and get out of poverty through education.

Last year, the ladies of the MPWN honored their dear friend Bono by making a beaded bracelet with his name on it. Many of our forum members purchased them and are excited to wear them when they attend their next concert. A new batch was received from Africa and are now available. The cost is $10.00 with all proceeds going to help the women and their families. Please contact
info@mpwn-uganda.org if you are interested in purchasing a BONO bracelet.

Agnes and the ladies of the MPWN wanted everyone to know that these were made with love for Bono for all he has done for them and that their thoughts and prayers are with him each and every day for a full recovery from his injury.

For weekly updates on Agnes and the MPWN and a photo of the bracelet , please join the discussions in the Have a Heart for Africa Thread in the Real World section of our forum.

This is a post from the @U2 blog.

Bono Bracelets Now Available

Music Rising Auction Preview

U2isABLE — Thu, 29 May 2008 13:44:50 +0000

(Early jacket worn by Edge that’s being offered at auction on Saturday). CBS’s The Early Show featured Saturday’s Music Rising “Icons of Music” auction this morning. They also listed some of the estimated prices items will go for. Here are some of the items The Early Show featured: Bono Stage-Worn Bullet Leather Jacket From the 2005 Vertigo [...]

ONE Pint To End Global Poverty

U2isABLE — Fri, 16 May 2008 12:58:52 +0000

I got a Ben & Jerry’s Chunkmail announcement this morning about how they’ve partnered with the ONE Campaign to end Global Poverty by selling their ONE Cheesecake Brownie flavored ice cream with the ONE logo on the packaging and encouraging people to sign up for the campaign. Is it just me, or does it seem odd [...]

Final Days for Bono’s Birthday Gift

U2isABLE — Thu, 08 May 2008 16:27:06 +0000

The folks at the African Well Fund are in their final days of their “Build a Well for Bono’s Birthday” campaign. This year’s theme is “Walk to the Water: Walk With Me.” Below is their latest press release: The African Well Fund is accepting donations for its sixth annual Bono’s Birthday Well fundraiser, “Walk to the [...]

Update on Icons of Music auction

U2isABLE — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 12:32:26 +0000

To update a story mentioned here a week ago (or so), Edge has announced he will donate 2 Gibson guitars and other personal items to the upcoming “Icons of Music” auction on May 31. In an interview with the Associated Press by phone while the band was in the studio, Edge said, “No one could ever [...]

Icons of Music Auction – May 31

U2isABLE — Sat, 12 Apr 2008 19:09:25 +0000

For those who didn’t get what they wanted at auction last year will have another opportunity at bidding on items generously donated from fellow musicians…Julien’s Auctions is hosting the “Icons of Music” auction to benefit Music Rising. The auction is set for May 31 at the Hard Rock Cafe in New York City. There are [...]

In case you missed it, like I did…

Tassoula — Thu, 10 Apr 2008 18:18:33 +0000

I know, I know. Shame on me. Instead of staying home and watching Bono’s second appearance on Idol Gives Back, I opted to head to a fine Irish establishment in downtown Seattle with some friends to compete in pub trivia (if you’re curious, our team “Brown Sauce” came in third). Since I missed the show, I was [...]