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Women earn an average of 76 percent of men’s salaries. Does that shock you? Yes, even in 2005, women are still way behind the earning curve in corporate America.

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and presidential candidate Hillary Clinton have been surrounding themselves with nurturing connotations, Lisa Nuss observes, and casts the same light on some high-profile male politicians as well.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), between 2000 through 2004, the estimated number of AIDS cases in the United States increased 10 percent among females and 7 percent among males. In 2004, women accounted for 27 percent of the 44,615 newly reported AIDS cases among adults and adolescents. HIV disproportionately affects African-American and Hispanic women. Together they represent less than 25 percent of all U.S. women, yet they account for more than 79 percent of AIDS cases in women.

What is hospice care, and what are its purposes? "Hospice" is the term for a special program of care for terminally ill (dying) patients and their families. Rather than trying to cure an illness, hospice efforts aim to make the patient comfortable, ease pain and other troublesome symptoms, and support the family through a sad time.

A national telephone company advertises a long-distance telephone slogan, "Reach out and touch someone." Each day, we need to reach out and touch those who are close to us. All of us - young and old, single and in relationship - need touch. Actions, in many cases, communicate more than words. Physical contact is a prerequisite both for a healthy individual, and for a fulfilling, mature, loving relationship with a partner.

Automobiles and Relationships? by Leslie Karen Lobell, M.A. So what on Earth do cars have to do with love? (Other than the fact that some people seem to fall in love with their cars)! Well… maybe nothing… maybe everything. In this case, I would like to use them in an analogy that may help us to look at and better understand relationships. First of all, I need to make a disclaimer: In terms of automobiles, I have never owned either a Volvo or a Ferrari, and this is meant neither as an endorsement of nor as a warning against any particular type of car. I am simply using my own (and what I beli...

By Ladyfire Editor Debora Myers I just couldn't resist the subject of The French Kiss! I hardly think the French invented it. I imagine we have been doing it since the beginning of time, when it comes down to basics; we are only a cognitive soul in an animal body. Some people may have an aversion to tongue kissing, but I can't imagine a life without the wet, delicious, sensual communication of erotic intent. What better way to unleash your animal than to slowly work your way to the ultimate with your lover?

By Ladyfire Editor Debora Myers As a man ages, his testosterone levels drop starting at around the age of thirty. By age 80 he generally produces one-third the amount than he did at twenty. This lowered level of testosterone can lead to waning libido. Typically the focus on lost sexual desire has been made on women and menopause.

(WOMENSENEWS)--A small newsletter published here may offer some answers and solace to women in menopause and beyond--needed more than ever as recent news reports revealed a landmark study will challenge the health benefits of hormone-replacement therapy. News accounts about the "International Position Paper on Women's Health and Menopause: A Comprehensive Approach" that will be released officially in June by the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute in the United States have stunned many. Based on a review of existing studies and conducted by scientists in five countries, the report c...

Curls, tussles, waves, twists are back bigger than ever! Trend setting Celebrities like Christina Aguilera, Beyonce, and Alicia Keys at the Grammy wore sexy curls. Even Justin Timberlake did - but he can't help it. It's a matter of convenience, less time doing your hair and more time having fun. Girls just want to have fun!

Hairstyles, they have always been a prominent factor when it comes to fashion and beauty, and has long since been the yardstick by which a man or women determines the rest of their look. Common but nevertheless captivating, hairstyles can truly fascinate the close observer. It is arguably a topic of great importance when it comes to being and feeling, beautiful - It signifies youth, health and vitality. But hairstyles are more than just looking good, they represent individuality and can tell much about the personality of a man or woman.

searching for or buying goods or services; "went shopping for a reliable plumber"; "does her shopping at the mall rather than down town" wordnet.princeton.edu/perl/webwn

My father has always been a generous man, but when I was a child, he set an unforgettable example of generosity that has remained with me ever since. Dad spent a lot of time working outside, and one icy winter afternoon, he bought a brand-new pair of coveralls. Money was tight, but his old coveralls were so worn they didn’t keep out the freezing wind. As Dad drove home, he saw a man with no coat walking by the side of the road. Without hesitating, Dad pulled over and gave the homeless man his new coveralls. He quietly used his old ones for the rest of the winter. Christians sometime...

Don’t be sexually active outside of marriage. Don’t dwell on impure thoughts. Don’t build up unrealistic romantic expectations of what “true love” is. Don’t look at someone lustfully. Don’t become emotionally involved with anyone other than your husband. Don’t allow any form of pornography in your life.

Contrary to what you may have heard, acne is not caused by dirty skin, eating chocolate, or drinking lots of soda. Acne is caused by overactive oil glands in the skin. These glands become stimulated when puberty hormones become active. Some people have more of a reaction to their hormone levels than others, which is why different people have different levels of acne

Your doctor will use a chart to find out if your child might be overweight. If your child is heavier than 85% of other children who are the same age and height, he or she is probably considered to be overweight.

Many diets can help you lose weight. However, "going on a diet" is not the best answer to losing weight. Usually you gain the weight back after you "go off" the diet. If you want to lose weight and keep it off, you have to change much more than just what you eat. You have to change how and when you eat, and you have to start exercising or exercise more often. Most people who lose weight and keep it off do 3 things. First, they find out why they are overweight. Second, they follow a healthy eating plan. Third, they exercise regularly.

To lose weight, you have to cut down on the number of calories you consume and start burning more calories each day. Calories are the amount of energy in the food you eat. Some foods have more calories than others. For example, foods high in fat and sugar are also high in calories. Your body uses calories for energy. If you eat more calories than you use, the extra calories will be stored as body fat

You may think you know everything there is to know about protecting yourself. Well, the truth is, the number of people affected by STDs is on the rise, and young people are being affected now more than ever! You likely have a lot to learn about how to help protect yourself. So, read on, and then pass this web page on to your friends.

During puberty, you will not only get taller, you will also see other changes in your body such as wider hips, bottoms, and thighs. Your body, which has both muscle and fat, will also start to have more fat compared to muscle than it did before. This is normal and you should not be too concerned