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MSMW :: Down Low Black Men Highest Risk HIV

MSMW :: Down Low Black Men Highest Risk HIV

The National Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released a report from the HIV Incidence Surveillance System that identified several U.S. subpopulations as being at increased risk for contracting HIV. The report confirmed that black men who have sex with men, including those who also have sex with women, were among those at highest risk. Indiana University sexual health expert Brian Dodge has conducted research involving bisexually active men and he co-edited a special section of the journal “Archives of Sexual Behavior,” available now, that addresses this important issue. â’The media and general public are obsessed with disclosure, but...

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$85 Billion Put to Better Use

$85 Billion Put to Better Use

Now that the Bush Administration haned over $85 Billion dollars to AIG, instead of allowing it to bankrupt, which is being paid by our taxes.  What else could the United States spent our taxes . . . Universal Health Care The cost of universal health care would be at least $34-$69 billion, plus whatever costs are associated with covering out-of-pocket expenses and uncompensated care for the non US Citizens. The potential savings on paperwork would be more than $350 billion per year. Free Education The cost of paying for all students in a State Institution would be at around...

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90% American Count on One Thing :: Their Paycheck

90% American Count on One Thing :: Their Paycheck

Even in a down economy, workers say they can still count on one thing — their paycheck. Eighty-eight percent of American employees are confident their paychecks are accurate every payday. You can check their paycheck accuracy with the paycheck calculator at National Payroll Week. “It is a testament to the dedication of America’s payroll professionals that nearly 90% of surveyed workers are certain that their paychecks are correct each payday,” said Sam Kerch, director of tax research for PaycheckCity.com. Increasingly complex tax laws and benefits make paycheck calculation a challenging task. Many companies outsource parts of the payroll function....

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Sirius XM Merger Cost Subscribers More Not Less

Sirius XM Merger Cost Subscribers More Not Less

Sirius XM announced the content line-up for SIRIUS XM’s new “Best of Both” programming options. As part of “Best of Both” programming, most current XM customers will continue to receive their existing XM service, and be able to obtain select SIRIUS programming. Likewise, most current SIRIUS customers will continue to receive their existing SIRIUS service and be able to obtain select XM programming. In addition to their existing service, SIRIUS and XM subscribers will be able to purchase the following channels: SIRIUS on XM XM on SIRIUS Howard 100 NBA * Howard 101 NHL Home Ice * Martha Stewart...

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