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Common Diseases AIDS ·          In the nearly 30 years since the first AIDS cases were reported the virus has become a worldwide epidemic. Despite AIDS-related education programs increasing, the spread of the disease has still been staggering. Even more staggering are the numbers of AIDS cases in the African-American community. As recently as 2006, Black Americans made up 45 percent of new AIDS cases despite being just 13 percent of the population. That same year, gay and bisexual black men under the age of 30 accounted for more new HIV cases than any other race or age group. The death rate among African-Americans was also disproportionately large in 2006. While the number of total deaths dropped by nearly 14 percent from the previous year, the number still represented more than half of the HIV- and AIDS-related deaths in the United States. Asthma ·          While not all of the causes for ast...

Living dolls: Teenagers get dolled up for the prom dressed as life-sized Barbies ... still in their box The 16-year-olds went back to their childhood to re-create the iconic playthings – complete with giant box Pals Emily Pounde and Hannah Jagger get all dolled up for their school prom – dressed as life-sized Barbies. The 16-year-olds went back to their childhood to re-create the iconic playthings – complete with giant box. And they wowed classmates with their spectacular arrival after a flat-back trailer tour of Crewkerne, Somerset. Emily said: “I came out shaking because so many people were taking pictures. It was like being famous.” Let's talk about it! First Off, what an entrance right....I'm sure this had absolutely nothing to do with Nikki!  In reference to the entrance the article states mom paid 250.....(not bad at all) however I'm sure she had enough changed to get a pink or blue rug (IJS)...the one showing looks like they too...

HORSE CAPITAL OF THE WORLD  The Myth ends Now You hear it all the time "There is nothing to do in Ocala". Well I guess it all depends on what you like to do. Ocala is the Horse Capital world,..Horse capital; which means that while there may not be gambling sites and strip clubs everywhere you can always enjoy the beautiful outdoors. With this I've shared a few locations that you may wanna check out when you think of "Things to do in Ocala" Riverscape Boat Tours LLC Ocala, FL 34477 352-861-9926 Prices:  Tour Rates $25 per person Hours:  Tours for Ocklawaha River run from Moss Bluff Locks on, Wednesdays & Thursdays. This tour leaves at 10:00 AM and is a 4 Hr. Tour. Candlelight Tours on the Ocklawaha River are available Friday evenings leaving at 7 PM (3 hrs).   Tours on the Silver River run from Rays Wayside Park on Saturdays & Sundays leaving at 10:00 AM (3 hrs.) The...

Rising to the Top Hard work definitely pays off......I had the pleasure of interviewing Jasmin McNeil, Mrs. San Antonio United America who is rising to the top with her trendy and artsy shoe styles. When you think she has completed one task shes on to another! Lala: What do you think are the current and future trends in fashion?       Jasmin:  The current "on trend" color styles, so to speak are.... Neon, color block heels, stripes & silver!!! As far as styles- one of my FAVORITES that are not only on trend but are oh soooo comfortable & always fabulous, WEDGES!!! Mary Janes- these are also classics, mules & Cowboy boots... well... at least they are here in Texas. ;-) As far as what the future holds... I guess we'll have to wait and see!! I DO feel that shoes are becoming more creative, however & that is VERY exciting. I see that with the perspex (see through) shoes that are...

“The more that you read, the more things you will know.  The more that you learn, the more places you’ll go.” -Dr. Seuss The following below have been listed on National Geographic 100 best adventures in America. I hand-picked a few of them in the case anyone may be interested in getting their “adventure on” Alaska: Float the Tatshenshini-Alsek River Need to Know:   Book a nine-day trip with Mountain Travel Sobek ( www.mtsobek.com ), starting at $2,995 per person. Wyoming : Hike Yellowstone’s Wild Southwest Need to Know:   Get more information about Yellowstone attractions at www.nps.gov/yell . Georgia: Canoe the Okeefenokee Need to Know:   Avoid summer. Permits and camping reservations can be made at   www.fws.gov/okefenokee . Book a three-day canoe rental ($60) and the round-trip shuttle ($159) with Okefenokee Adventures ( www.okefenokeeadventures.com ). Texas: Float the Big Bend of the Rio Grande Need to Know...