HIV+ 01032000: Off To The Dentist & Happy New Year...

HIV+ 01032000: Off To The Dentist & Happy New Year...: I'm going to the dentist today to get the 2nd part of a crown replacement.  That leaves me with just 2 more old tin-can types to get rid o...

HIV+ 01032000: Who Knows...

HIV+ 01032000: Who Knows...: It's been hard finding articles on things I want to go over lately.  Most of them have covered topics I've already go over in abundance or...

HIV+ 01032000: Still Weird...

HIV+ 01032000: Still Weird...: It's another day in the house without Alice.  I've lost cats before & know that I'll get used to it, but that sort of pisses me off at mys...

HIV+ 01032000: Good Journey My Alice...

HIV+ 01032000: Good Journey My Alice...: Yesterday, midway past 5 in the afternoon, my cat Alice was finally at peace with the world.    We took her back to the vet.  He to...

HIV+ 01032000: Waiting For the Vet...

HIV+ 01032000: Waiting For the Vet...: We took Alice to the Vet yesterday & she got poked & prodded.  She was given a shot for an infection & another for her fever.  The vet dre...

HIV+ 01032000: Sick Kitty...

HIV+ 01032000: Sick Kitty...: This is Alice & she isn't doing all that well.  Today she's getting an unwanted trip to the vet.  It should be interesting since we...

HIV+ 01032000: It's Christmas...

HIV+ 01032000: It's Christmas...: I hope everyone's holiday season is going well.  I'm not going to be posting much this time.  The weather is turning a bit nasty.  We coul...

HIV+ 01032000: It's Christmas Eve...

HIV+ 01032000: It's Christmas Eve...: The season is full swing.  I'm feeling better than I did yesterday.  I'm still worn out though.  I'm glad I don't have to go anywhere.   ...

HIV+ 01032000: Not Well...

HIV+ 01032000: Not Well...: I'm not sure what hit me last night, but it wasn't pleasant.  My stomach turned against me & I wound up being ill in the middle of the nig...

HIV+ 01032000: Solstice Time Is Here...

HIV+ 01032000: Solstice Time Is Here...: Solstice is here.  This will be the longest night of the year.   The sun rose around 7:20 & will fall about 5:10.  Great night if y...

HIV+ 01032000: Changing Of The Kings...

HIV+ 01032000: Changing Of The Kings...: Tomorrow is the Solstice & the Winter holiday season is right underway.  Whatever ritual you celebrate, I hope it is wondrous time for...

HIV+ 01032000: Down Time...

HIV+ 01032000: Down Time...: This last week went a awry & there was lots to deal with.  Today's, being fairly quiet for me, but my roomie is down with something that r...

HIV+ 01032000: Up In Smoke...

HIV+ 01032000: Up In Smoke...: This article  talks about the effects smoking has on someone HIV +.  It shouldn't come as a surprise that smoking has an negative affect o...

HIV+ 01032000: Usurped...

HIV+ 01032000: Usurped...: Today's post is being usurped.   My day has been charted for 1 thing & that thing is Hobbits.  We are going to see the movie today.  It's ...

HIV+ 01032000: To The Point...

HIV+ 01032000: To The Point...: After yesterday's post, I thought it a good choice to go with this article .  Titled HIV: Know The Facts , is a short piece on the qualiti...

HIV+ 01032000: UK +...

HIV+ 01032000: UK +...: This article  is about a group British women coming to terms with being + when they didn't even consider themselves at risk.  It's an inte...

HIV+ 01032000: Modifications....

HIV+ 01032000: Modifications....: OK, my head's a little out of it today.  We're supposed to hit 70 F today & my body feels like a wreck with all this up & down weather cra...

HIV+ 01032000: Things Change, But Not Memories...

HIV+ 01032000: Things Change, But Not Memories...: This article  is a must read.  It isn't "medical", but it's relevant.  It's about an older sister trying to adjust to the fact her younger...

HIV+ 01032000: Odd Day...

HIV+ 01032000: Odd Day...: Our schedule is a little off this week.  I'm having my typical fight with the internet.  We have a few oddity things to do today.  Nothing...

HIV+ 01032000: Late Start & Stuff To Do...

HIV+ 01032000: Late Start & Stuff To Do...: It was cold & dark well past 7, so I retreated under my covers & barely woke up at 8.   I've wrote before about Wednesdays being my busy d...

HIV+ 01032000: Closing In On 13...

HIV+ 01032000: Closing In On 13...: There are just 20 days left until New Years.  Just 3 days past that I'll face my 13th HIV-Day.  It's sort of like a birthday, but not  Alm...

HIV+ 01032000: Another Monday...

HIV+ 01032000: Another Monday...: Another week begins & it has all the trappings of a Monday.  My morning wasn't that fun.  Some of my programs have been in perpetual updat...

HIV+ 01032000: Wrap Up...

HIV+ 01032000: Wrap Up...: The 1st full week of December is behind us & it's been a weird month.  It's been way too warm & I've been incredibly busy.  Neither of whi...

HIV+ 01032000: Duh!!!

HIV+ 01032000: Duh!!!: I was looking through articles today & kept coming across ones talking about how the stigma of HIV remains prevalent.   Duh!  There were a...

HIV+ 01032000: Early Morning Issues...

HIV+ 01032000: Early Morning Issues...: I'm back to the morning light issue again.  This morning sunrise wan't until 7:14 AM.  I prefer it when it's sometime before 7.  That give...

HIV+ 01032000: Toothy...

HIV+ 01032000: Toothy...: A little off today.  Just got back from going to the dentist.  I'm in the process of getting  a crown replaced.  My mouth is a bit sore, b...

HIV+ 01032000: Dr.'s Appointment....

HIV+ 01032000: Dr.'s Appointment....: Had my quarterly meeting with my primary care physician this morning.   Everything was on track & we made the next appointment for March. ...

HIV+ 01032000: Month's Beginning...

HIV+ 01032000: Month's Beginning...: This morning was a little rushed.  We had to get around & run some errands, mostly bill paying.  We'll finish paying the household bills f...

HIV+ 01032000: Recognition...

HIV+ 01032000: Recognition...: It's the 3rd of December & I've failed to acknowledge a few things.  Let's start with November.  So long until next year, you were a prett...

HIV+ 01032000: Weird Damn Weather...

HIV+ 01032000: Weird Damn Weather...: Last week I had to leave the water dripping over night so the pipes wouldn't freeze.  Yesterday, it was almost 80 F here.  The wind was ho...

HIV+ 01032000: World AIDS Day...

HIV+ 01032000: World AIDS Day...: Today is World AIDS Day, you can find out more about it here .  Since 1988, December 1st have been denoted as World AIDS Day.  A time ...

HIV+ 01032000: Annoying AM...

HIV+ 01032000: Annoying AM...: Went to bed last night just wanting to get a good night's sleep.   What I got was a lot of neighbor noise for a while. Then about 5:30 the...

HIV+ 01032000: Continued Modifications...

HIV+ 01032000: Continued Modifications...: Both my roomie & I are exercising.  Her perhaps more regularly than me these last weeks.  The thing we're both noticing during this endeav...

HIV+ 01032000: Young Americans...

HIV+ 01032000: Young Americans...: No, not the song, according to this article , some Americans are just not getting about HIV & their transmission rates are rising.  These ...

HIV+ 01032000: Testing For Reasons....

HIV+ 01032000: Testing For Reasons....: Even though the CDC suggested routine HIV testing since 2006, the idea didn't really fly until now.  According to this article  there are ...

HIV+ 01032000: A Non-Manic Monday...

HIV+ 01032000: A Non-Manic Monday...: Today's been good so far.  Since I opted to shop later in the week, I didn't need to go the store this morning. That was nice.  I slept we...

HIV+ 01032000: Just Another Day...

HIV+ 01032000: Just Another Day...: Not much going on today.  I've been dealing with sinus issues for a bit.  I should've taken ibuprofen thi morning but for some reason I di...

HIV+ 01032000: Postponed Shopping Day...

HIV+ 01032000: Postponed Shopping Day...: I normally go shopping on Fridays so I can avoid crowds & children.   However, yesterday was Black Friday, so I opted to go today.  It was...

HIV+ 01032000: The Day After...

HIV+ 01032000: The Day After...: Thanksgiving has come & gone.  Today there are a lot of people busy with Black Friday.  Some are shopping.   Some are working.  Others are...

HIV+ 01032000: Another One...

HIV+ 01032000: Another One...: This article  is taking the push for screening even further than the last 1.  The U.S. Preventative Task Force is moving for HIV testing t...

HIV+ 01032000: Pre T-Day...

HIV+ 01032000: Pre T-Day...: Tomorrow is Thanksgiving (US). There is a fair amount to cook, but not too much.  I'll get some done today,  so my roomie can take it tomo...

HIV+ 01032000: Get Tested...

HIV+ 01032000: Get Tested...: This article  & many others online today are discussing the push for people 15 - 65 to get tested for HIV at least once.  This would make ...

HIV+ 01032000: + Navy...

HIV+ 01032000: + Navy...: This article  discusses how a new policy in the Navy & US Marines will allow HIV + corps members to serve on foreign soil & on some s...

HIV+ 01032000: Frustration & Grogginess...

HIV+ 01032000: Frustration & Grogginess...: Suddenlink struck again last night & it's still  not behaving well.  As if my internet ever behaves well.  It went out a little after 8 la...

HIV+ 01032000: Undesired Change...

HIV+ 01032000: Undesired Change...: My roomie is dealing with a change in her routine.  An online service she frequents has announced it will be closing it's virtual doors.  ...

HIV+ 01032000: Shifting Seasonal Concerns...

HIV+ 01032000: Shifting Seasonal Concerns...: We're getting into the cooler part of the year.  Fall's nice warm days are growing brisk.  I haven't been taking my allergy meds for a whi...

HIV+ 01032000: Short Post...

HIV+ 01032000: Short Post...: OK, another short post, but this 1 is Suddenlink's fault again.  We're having crappy connection issues yet again.  They made an appointment...

HIV+ 01032000: Wednesdays Back...

HIV+ 01032000: Wednesdays Back...: I've already said Wednesdays can be especially busy for me.  There's things I need to catch with on TV, online, household stuff, bath, exe...

HIV+ 01032000: Busy Day...

HIV+ 01032000: Busy Day...: 'Today was the 1st serious cold snap day for us.  It's been chilly, but there hadn't been ice in the outdoor cat water bowl until today.  ...

HIV+ 01032000: So Much For That Storm...

HIV+ 01032000: So Much For That Storm...: I kept it brief yesterday because we were supposed to have some huge storms.  Other people in my area might have, but all we got was a fai...

HIV+ 01032000: Sky Grumbling...

HIV+ 01032000: Sky Grumbling...: I'm not sure how well my net will stay connected today.  It looks like we may be in for quite a storm here.  It's the 1st of the season.  ...

HIV+ 01032000: Born That Way...

HIV+ 01032000: Born That Way...: This article  isn't about a GaGa song.  It's about kids born with HIV.  It states 20% of those children born with HIV are unaware of their...

HIV+ 01032000: 50, Straight & +...

HIV+ 01032000: 50, Straight & +...: This British article  states for the 1st time in the history of HIV, that heterosexuals are the leading population being diagnosed +.    ...

HIV+ 01032000: Silver Bullet...

HIV+ 01032000: Silver Bullet...: This  article  talks about a new approach to condoms.  It may not be a bullet, but it is silver.  They are talking about adding silver...

HIV+ 01032000: Evolved...

HIV+ 01032000: Evolved...: This article  talks about HIV in India & how that particular strain is evolving.   These sites talk about about strains & subtypes. ( 1 , ...

HIV+ 01032000: Almost Done...

HIV+ 01032000: Almost Done...: There aren't many articles today, except those dealing with the election (USA).  I'm avoiding that topic for a bit.  Quite frankly, I'm si...

HIV+ 01032000: Another Day...

HIV+ 01032000: Another Day...: It's within reach, tomorrow is election day in the USA.  The major hyping will be over.   There will still be plenty of hoopla about the m...

HIV+ 01032000: It Arrived...

HIV+ 01032000: It Arrived...: The 1st morning of no Daylight Saving Time crap was today & it was wonderful.  It was the 1st time in quite a while I woke up feeling rest...

HIV+ 01032000: Tonight's The Night...

HIV+ 01032000: Tonight's The Night...: I know I've been going on about this, but tonight is the night the clocks fall back an hour.  I'm not so much interested in the hour, itse...

HIV+ 01032000: The Month of Thanks...

HIV+ 01032000: The Month of Thanks...: Thanksgiving (USA) is coming up soon.  It's one of the few independently made-up holidays I don't mind.  I think a lot of people, includin...

HIV+ 01032000: Criminalization...

HIV+ 01032000: Criminalization...: This article  is about a Canadian man found guilty of attempted murder for knowingly exposing his partners to HIV without their knowledge....

HIV+ 01032000: Halloween...

HIV+ 01032000: Halloween...: It's Halloween & the end of October.  October was a pretty good month this year.  I'm going to be a little busy today, so not much of...

HIV+ 01032000: Baton Rogue...

HIV+ 01032000: Baton Rogue...: According to this article , Baton Rogue had the HIV highest transmission rates, not the most cases, but still.   New Orleans placed at 5th...

HIV+ 01032000: New Test...

HIV+ 01032000: New Test...: This article talks about a new test using nanotechnology that can provide better diagnosis of not just HIV, but some cancers such as pros...

HIV+ 01032000: Someone Else's Story...

HIV+ 01032000: Someone Else's Story...: I'm not really blogging today, just relating.  This  article  on a family's journey with HIV is powerful & poignant. Through all my exper...

HIV+ 01032000: 8 More Days...

HIV+ 01032000: 8 More Days...: Just over a week from now, I'll be done with Day Light Saving Time.   I hate it.  It screws up my light.  I'm not a morning person, but wi...

HIV+ 01032000: As Planned, No...

HIV+ 01032000: As Planned, No...: The adage, "Nothing ever goes as plans," holds true in my life.  My roomie & I are trying to lose weight & I  noted some time back weight ...

HIV+ 01032000: Good Trip...

HIV+ 01032000: Good Trip...: We had to go run some errands today.  I don't mind doing errands, but I get anxious about going all the way to Fort Smith, AR just to pick...

HIV+ 01032000: Permission....

HIV+ 01032000: Permission....: I've talked about my decision to alter my schedule so it doesn't leave me running all day.  Somehow, Wednesday mornings always wind up bei...

HIV+ 01032000: Measles....

HIV+ 01032000: Measles....: This article  addresses something I'd never even heard of before.  Children born to HIV + women, even thought they may not be + themselves...

HIV+ 01032000: Deeper Sleep...

HIV+ 01032000: Deeper Sleep...: It was warmer yesterday & we had to open the windows & turn on some fans.  The light lull of my fan & the cooler temps made me sleep much ...

HIV+ 01032000: Stress...

HIV+ 01032000: Stress...: Halloween is just 10 days away.  That leaves only 64 days til Christmas.  I'm not promoting the holidays here, I'm making a point of the s...

HIV+ 01032000: EMR...

HIV+ 01032000: EMR...: I've talked about EMR's (Electronic Medical Records) before.  There are some worries these records could be hacked.  Then there is the fac...

HIV+ 01032000: A Little Busy Today...

HIV+ 01032000: A Little Busy Today...: We had to take the van in to have the fuel filter replaced.  We didn't need to spend the $, but it was better than having the car really s...

HIV+ 01032000: Think Fast...

HIV+ 01032000: Think Fast...: Even though they can save lives, some HIV meds can also negatively affect a person's cognitive ability as they age.   This article  talks ...

HIV+ 01032000: DC Senior Talk...

HIV+ 01032000: DC Senior Talk...: I've blogged about the greying of the HIV before.  Many believe by 2015, over half the HIV + population will be 50 or older.   This articl...

HIV+ 01032000: Left Alone...

HIV+ 01032000: Left Alone...: Recently there have been reports of HIV transmission rates in Australia increasing.  Like many countries  they've been fighting the virus...

HIV+ 01032000: Not So Good...

HIV+ 01032000: Not So Good...: I'm still not feeling that great.  I have a sinus issue going on & it isn't pleasant.  I woke up feeling dehydrated & groggy.  I tried to ...

HIV+ 01032000: Rough Night...

HIV+ 01032000: Rough Night...: I took my roomie to a party last night & went to see the movie Looper .  That initial part went alright.  The movie was OK.  Then the ride...

HIV+ 01032000: Transplants...

HIV+ 01032000: Transplants...: For the past few days there have been articles posting about + people now more readily receiving organ transplants.  There was never any a...

HIV+ 01032000: Countries Saying Enough...

HIV+ 01032000: Countries Saying Enough...: Indonesia  has joined the ranks of nations across the globe that have said that pharmaceutical patents are keeping the cost of meds so hig...

HIV+ 01032000: Another Thursday...

HIV+ 01032000: Another Thursday...: Today is trash day & I'm always a bit happy knowing that stuff is out of the house.  Today is also rather odd, because its numerical date ...

HIV+ 01032000: Losing Sunlight...

HIV+ 01032000: Losing Sunlight...: For some people losing sunlight can be problematic.  It can be an issue with seasonal mood disorder & a host of other Vitamin D deficient ...

HIV+ 01032000: Living On The Fringe...

HIV+ 01032000: Living On The Fringe...: This article  that came out today goes over something I've covered before in this blog.   This piece talks about  how people who are farth...

HIV+ 01032000: Product Placement...

HIV+ 01032000: Product Placement...: Articles were scarce today, so I looked at what Google had to offer from the last 24 hours.  I got titles like: HIV Basic Informatio...

HIV+ 01032000: Yard Work...

HIV+ 01032000: Yard Work...: Not much going on today other than some yard work.  Which is mostly done.  I think it's actually done, but the moment I say that, somethin...

HIV+ 01032000: Disease Free...

HIV+ 01032000: Disease Free...: A lot of hookup sites have people who pitch themselves as disease-free.  According to this article , they may have to start proving it.  A...

HIV+ 01032000: Yesterday's Goof...

HIV+ 01032000: Yesterday's Goof...: Yesterday I blogged about my 1st yard work of the season.  It didn't go well.  I had shaky arms for an hour afterwards.  The goof here was...

HIV+ 01032000: Shaky Arms...

HIV+ 01032000: Shaky Arms...: Did my 1st bit of yard work of the Fall.  Not much, thankfully the rechargeable battery on the weed eater doesn't last long.  I know that ...

HIV+ 01032000: Consent...

HIV+ 01032000: Consent...: In the USA, for the most part you have to give your consent to be tested for HIV.  There are a host of reasons why from privacy & to being...

HIV+ 01032000: September Exercise Woes...

HIV+ 01032000: September Exercise Woes...: It seems I'm still paying dues for exercise I did last month.  1st, I got sidetracked by a foot issue.  Which led to me overcompensating &...

HIV+ 01032000: Cya September...

HIV+ 01032000: Cya September...: The door's closed on September 2012 & October is here.  It wasn't a bad month, a bit warmer than I would've liked, but other than tha...

HIV+ 01032000: Co-Invasion..

HIV+ 01032000: Co-Invasion..: No, that isn't an alien creature or some mechanized terror from the Matrix.  It's salmonella.   According to this article , it's a ne...

HIV+ 01032000: Multifaceted Care...

HIV+ 01032000: Multifaceted Care...: This article  brings up the point of multifaceted care in regards to treating HIV.  It amazes me that this is being treated like something...

HIV+ 01032000: FauxNet...

HIV+ 01032000: FauxNet...: Fauxnet should be Suddenlink's name.  My internet has been dropping all day & I doubt it'll be on long.  I guess a better post will have t...

HIV+ 01032000: Short Post, Again...

HIV+ 01032000: Short Post, Again...: It's been pleasant enough so far this fall, even if some of the days have been too warm & the allergens too high.  TV shoes are coming bac...

HIV+ 01032000: Awareness Day...

HIV+ 01032000: Awareness Day...: This article  reminds us tomorrow is National Gay Men's HIV/AIDS Awareness Day in the USA.  The point of the day is for remembrance & ...

HIV+ 01032000: Sticky...

HIV+ 01032000: Sticky...: It's supposed to be Fall already.  Someone needs to tell the weather that.   It's in the 90's F, humid & allergy hell.  I know it could be...

HIV+ 01032000: For several years we've heard of churches praying ...

HIV+ 01032000: For several years we've heard of churches praying ...: For several years we've heard of churches praying away HIV.   This is BS!!!  This article  talks about this ongoing religious hokum that's...

HIV+ 01032000: Not Much...

HIV+ 01032000: Not Much...: Shifted the shopping day to today, instead of tomorrow.  One of our box fans is dying a slow, squeaky death.  Another victim of the summer...

HIV+ 01032000: It's Here....

HIV+ 01032000: It's Here....: Now this depends on the part of the world you're in.  Today is either the equinox for Fall or Spring.   Here in the north we are heading t...

HIV+ 01032000: Another Case of Discrimination...

HIV+ 01032000: Another Case of Discrimination...: This post will be short.  This article  just goes to show HIV stigma & discrimination are very much alive in the USA.  The woman who wasn'...

HIV+ 01032000: Marital Blood Tests...

HIV+ 01032000: Marital Blood Tests...: Signs like these used to be common.  I'm from Miami, OK originally & they used to call  my hometown "Little Reno".  The county courth...

HIV+ 01032000: Noise(s)...

HIV+ 01032000: Noise(s)...: I'm setting in my room with almost every fan in the house turned off.  It's nice not to have that constant roar & whooshing.  What isn't s...

HIV+ 01032000: Slept Well...

HIV+ 01032000: Slept Well...: Last night was slightly stormy  & the dew point dropped out of the 70's F into the low 60's.   It was a little chilly, but just perfect fo...

HIV+ 01032000: Just Wet...

HIV+ 01032000: Just Wet...: It's been drizzling here for days, nothing much just a constant drip.  If you took the past several days rain totals, they may add to an i...

HIV+ 01032000: Just 6 More Days...

HIV+ 01032000: Just 6 More Days...: There is less than a week left of the season & Summer 2012 will be over.    Fall is on it's way.  We've been cooling down quite a bit...

HIV+ 01032000: Mutation...

HIV+ 01032000: Mutation...: Mutation has long been the BFF of many viruses, especially HIV.  These mutations have allowed viral culprits to plague mankind.   Eve...

HIV+ 01032000: Ripples...

HIV+ 01032000: Ripples...: For those of you who might wonder what impact you have on the world around you, I've got a point to make.  Not to get all,  It's A Wo...

HIV+ 01032000: Getting Back...

HIV+ 01032000: Getting Back...: Today was the 1st day since Sunday I managed to do my exercise due to a hurt foot.  I had no idea my body had gotten so stiff in those few...

HIV+ 01032000: Dwelling Isn't Healing...

HIV+ 01032000: Dwelling Isn't Healing...: Yesterday was "the day" in the USA (9/11).  I said last year that I wouldn't talk about it & I'm sticking to it.  I believe to heal from s...

HIV+ 01032000: ANSAR Test..

HIV+ 01032000: ANSAR Test..: Woke up awfully early to get to the doctor's office for my ANSAR.   It's some kind of autonomic nervous system monitoring device.   I've n...

HIV+ 01032000: Ouch...

HIV+ 01032000: Ouch...: The exercise routine is once again being suspended at least somewhat for a while.  My foot has been acting up & I've been trying to go eas...

HIV+ 01032000: Chilly Night...

HIV+ 01032000: Chilly Night...: Last night was another chilly night.  The days are still warm, but summer is fading.   Just 13 days until the beginning of Fall & we can l...

HIV+ 01032000: Just Stupid...

HIV+ 01032000: Just Stupid...: This article  discusses the death of a woman who was slain by a lover...

HIV+ 01032000: HIV & Aspirin Therapy...

HIV+ 01032000: HIV & Aspirin Therapy...: This article  talks about how few people who are + are taking part in a low dose aspirin regimen.  It's used to promote cardiovascula...

HIV+ 01032000: $$$...

HIV+ 01032000: $$$...: Money, money, money Must be funny In a rich man's world... Abba This article  & many others on the web are finally really...

HIV+ 01032000: Back From The Docs...

HIV+ 01032000: Back From The Docs...: I had an office visit with my primary care physician today & he's happy with the way my blood pressure is going.  I have to go see him a f...

HIV+ 01032000: Discrimination....

HIV+ 01032000: Discrimination....: I've talked a lot about discrimination & I see people online (mostly HIV- & straight) talk about the stigma isn't as bad as it used to be....

HIV+ 01032000: It's Back...

HIV+ 01032000: It's Back...: We had been experiencing rather pleasant weather for the last half of August.  That's gone & the heart is back.  I am not a fan of th...

HIV+ 01032000: Connected...

HIV+ 01032000: Connected...: I mentioned yesterday it was my birthday & a lot of Facebook people wished me a happy one. What I didn't mention is that besides my roomma...

HIV+ 01032000: It's Here Again...

HIV+ 01032000: It's Here Again...: It's September 1st & that makes it my birthday.  Woo-hoo.  I'm not an age oriented person, never really have been.  Still, I'm not fond of...

HIV+ 01032000: The Shoe Drops...

HIV+ 01032000: The Shoe Drops...: This article  talks about the reaction to Gilead's announced price point on the new 1-A-Day HIV med.  Wait for it, Da da DA!!!  Strib...

HIV+ 01032000: Monsters...

HIV+ 01032000: Monsters...: You can read about it just about anywhere.  Google it & you'll find a ton articles on people for whatever reason have purposely infected o...

HIV+ 01032000: Fingers Crossed...

HIV+ 01032000: Fingers Crossed...: OK, it's Wednesday, which somehow has become hell-day for me over the past several weeks.  I'm almost afraid to write about it, I don'...

HIV+ 01032000: Morality...

HIV+ 01032000: Morality...: I've got no problems with ethics, they're a necessary part of any profession, especially in the medical field.  What I've a proble...

HIV+ 01032000: Goals...

HIV+ 01032000: Goals...: I was never very good with goals.  Yes, I made it through a Ph.D. & I got my work in on time.  That's not the same as having goals.  ...

HIV+ 01032000: Onward...

HIV+ 01032000: Onward...: With the temperature dropping, my exercise routine is coming more in line with what it was in early July.   It's taking a while ...

HIV+ 01032000: Much Better Day...

HIV+ 01032000: Much Better Day...: So far, so good today.  The weather is nice & everything seems to be sailing along just fine.  It may seem like I talk about how good/...

HIV+ 01032000: Time To Tie A Knot & Swing...

HIV+ 01032000: Time To Tie A Knot & Swing...: The last few days have not been the best in my life.  Have you ever heard the phrase, "I'm at the end of my rope & you're tugging on ...

HIV+ 01032000: Food Security...

HIV+ 01032000: Food Security...: I've seen a lot of articles lately about HIV & food security, or the lack of it.  This article deals with the effects of food insecu...

HIV+ 01032000: FUBAR.net

HIV+ 01032000: FUBAR.net: Short post today.  I'm too irritated to do much of anything due to my SNAFU internet company, Suddenlink.   They jacked around with my ser...

HIV+ 01032000: Lyme & Not the Citrus Kind...

HIV+ 01032000: Lyme & Not the Citrus Kind...: "Lyme Disease is now more common than HIV."    For those of you who don't know,  Lyme is a disease caused by parasites transmitted v...

HIV+ 01032000: Learning From Mistakes...

HIV+ 01032000: Learning From Mistakes...: This article  talks about a woman who is now trying to educate others to avoid the mistakes she made that led to her becoming +.   She had...

HIV+ 01032000: Routine...

HIV+ 01032000: Routine...: The U.S. Preventative Task Force , a national agency concerning public health, is expected to push for HIV testing to become as routine as...

HIV+ 01032000: The Stigma Project...

HIV+ 01032000: The Stigma Project...: I recently came across this page on Facebook, The Stigma Project .  As the name would imply, they are striving to undo the stigma ass...

HIV+ 01032000: Less Scattered...

HIV+ 01032000: Less Scattered...: This might not be a great post, but I'm more focused today.  Yesterday, our cable/internet company starting dicking with us again.   Sudde...

HIV+ 01032000: Something To Deal With...

HIV+ 01032000: Something To Deal With...: Things are colliding today & I need to think about them for a bit.  It always sucks when $ issues invade your train of thought.   I'm a li...

HIV+ 01032000: Appointment Done...Check...

HIV+ 01032000: Appointment Done...Check...: I had my telemedicine appointment today.  Everything went pretty much as expected.  I had 2 things confirmed today. 1st, I am affected...

HIV+ 01032000: Telemedicine Tomorrow...

HIV+ 01032000: Telemedicine Tomorrow...: Tomorrow's my next specialist appointment with the telemedicine bus.  I've got my lab results & just have to get a few other things togeth...

HIV+ 01032000: A Day Of Errands...

HIV+ 01032000: A Day Of Errands...: About forgot to post today.  This was a day of errand running & they actually turned out productive.  Most of our errand days end up being...

HIV+ 01032000: Also Starring...

HIV+ 01032000: Also Starring...: Recently I talked about a hassle with my pharmacy.  They screwed up my order, repeatedly.  Even though I had enough meds on hand, this was...

HIV+ 01032000: Weird Weather...

HIV+ 01032000: Weird Weather...: Not that I'm complaining, but August is the month of brown grass & blazing thermometers.   But my yard is needing mowed & the high for tod...

HIV+ 01032000: So Far, Pretty Good...

HIV+ 01032000: So Far, Pretty Good...: Today's been a pretty good day.  I needed one.  The weather has cooled & the house isn't sweltering.  There's been no commotion of worker...

HIV+ 01032000: OMG...WTF...REALLY....

HIV+ 01032000: OMG...WTF...REALLY....: Well, can you imagine after 15 days, my meds finally arrived.  I guess that's the OMG part.  Don't get me wrong, I'm happy they got here. ...

HIV+ 01032000: Nothing Much, Just Waiting...

HIV+ 01032000: Nothing Much, Just Waiting...: Most of the errands have been ran & the trash has been taken to the curb.  Exercise is done & the shower's been taken.  Other than cooking...

HIV+ 01032000: Complications...

HIV+ 01032000: Complications...: As I've said before, I live in a small town.  There are half a dozen pharmacies nearby.  The problem here is that none of them carry my HI...

HIV+ 01032000: If Not This, Than What...

HIV+ 01032000: If Not This, Than What...: I get the sentiment behind this idiom, but I don't entirely agree with it.  I get the idea of looking for other things to be your goal ...

HIV+ 01032000: Concessions...

HIV+ 01032000: Concessions...: I'm having to make a lot of adjustments in my life right now due to the heat.  It's not nearly as hot as last year when it was reaching 11...

HIV+ 01032000: Cutlery & Other Measures...

HIV+ 01032000: Cutlery & Other Measures...: Yesterday, my roomie sent me a link to an essay entitled, The Spoon Theory .  This was written by Christine Miserandino who suffers from L...

HIV+ 01032000: OMG.. Head Bonk Moment...

HIV+ 01032000: OMG.. Head Bonk Moment...: It's like those V-8 commercials when the person bonks their head.  I bought my roomie some Greek yogurt today & was not pleased by the pri...

HIV+ 01032000: Momentary Reprieve...

HIV+ 01032000: Momentary Reprieve...: We're supposed get pretty hot today, so I was surprised when it was my normal noonish, exercise time that we were still under 95 F.  It di...

HIV+ 01032000: Here & There... This & That...

HIV+ 01032000: Here & There... This & That...: Short post.  Too much going on today.  Had several errands in the hellish heat via the car whose air conditioner is about to give up the g...

HIV+ 01032000: Reality Fallout...

HIV+ 01032000: Reality Fallout...: For a while now I've been addressing some developing issues regarding HIV; At-Home Testing, Anti-Aids Pills & an AIDS-Free Generat...

HIV+ 01032000: Generics Are The Way...

HIV+ 01032000: Generics Are The Way...: According to this article , generics could save a lot of $ in the treatment of HIV patients.  Not to be rude, but Duh!  Snark aside, the p...

HIV+ 01032000: Another Hot One...

HIV+ 01032000: Another Hot One...: We're already at 99F & it's just after Noon.  The forecast calls for 108.  Unfortunately, humidity is hanging on as well.  This increase i...

HIV+ 01032000: Facing HIV...

HIV+ 01032000: Facing HIV...: I've been reading a lot about overcoming HIV in the last week.  A lot of people talk about treating everyone & an AIDS-Free generation.  B...

HIV+ 01032000: + & Gray...

HIV+ 01032000: + & Gray...: Check out this site & article .  Both of these talk about the fact that by 2015 over 50% of people living with HIV will be over 50.  ...

HIV+ 01032000: On A Hot Summer Night...

HIV+ 01032000: On A Hot Summer Night...: Last night was the 1st really hot night this summer & I didn't see any wolves with red roses.  All I saw was heat stressed cats strewn acr...

HIV+ 01032000: Further Alterations In Exercise...

HIV+ 01032000: Further Alterations In Exercise...: The first part of July was so pleasant.  Now, not so much.  I had been exercising for 10 minutes in the morning, around noon & then the la...

HIV+ 01032000: Lab Chase...

HIV+ 01032000: Lab Chase...: I got labs drawn today.  Normally, this isn't a big deal, but today there were things going on to make it a bit more challenging.  This ti...

HIV+ 01032000: Now, Not Later...

HIV+ 01032000: Now, Not Later...: This article  & many others on the web are prescribing immediate treatment of HIV.  This is contrary to older protocols that had doct...

HIV+ 01032000: An Aids Free Generation... Really...

HIV+ 01032000: An Aids Free Generation... Really...: I've been reading articles & seeing news blips that push for an AIDS-Free generation.  Nice thought, but is it even possible?  There are m...

HIV+ 01032000: Should It Be Mandatory...

HIV+ 01032000: Should It Be Mandatory...: Someone I chat with asked me if I thought HIV testing should be mandatory.  She added the qualifier of those people residing in the USA.  ...

HIV+ 01032000: 108...

HIV+ 01032000: 108...: OK, I'm a little blitzed today.  The temperature never really came down last night & the house was closed up due to a chance of rain that ...

HIV+ 01032000: Response...

HIV+ 01032000: Response...: This article  over at HuffPost examines the social situation surrounding HIV from the 1980's forward.  Even though there have been many ch...

HIV+ 01032000: Crapped Out Internet Provider Strikes Again...

HIV+ 01032000: Crapped Out Internet Provider Strikes Again...: Very short, don't know how long it will be before Suddenstink disconnects me again.  We've been blipping in & out all day.  Every time I c...

HIV+ 01032000: Odd Morning...

HIV+ 01032000: Odd Morning...: The weather is on a warming trend.  I was happy where we were, but knew it wouldn't last.  It amazes me how much weather changes how I fee...

HIV+ 01032000: A Little Off Today...

HIV+ 01032000: A Little Off Today...: A little out of it today.  Today is a designated shopping day & this one was less than pleasant.  Going to Walmart can always turn into a ...

HIV+ 01032000: Concerns Acknowledged...

HIV+ 01032000: Concerns Acknowledged...: Recently I've been stating my concerns about the anti-aids pill (Truvada) & the at home quick HIV test.   Over the last few days I've been...

HIV+ 01032000: A Talent For Causing Things Pain...

HIV+ 01032000: A Talent For Causing Things Pain...: This article  talks about a dentist (of course), that has potentially exposed thousands of his patients to HIV, hepatitis & other i...

HIV+ 01032000: HIV & Depression...

HIV+ 01032000: HIV & Depression...: These articles, 1 & 2 , both talk about HIV & depression.  The number of people with HIV who also suffer from depression is staggeri...

HIV+ 01032000: 2nd Week Of July Almost Gone...

HIV+ 01032000: 2nd Week Of July Almost Gone...: The tail end of June & the beginning of July were hot, not hella-hot like last year, but hot.  The last week was nice.  We've had some rai...

HIV+ 01032000: Don't Think So...

HIV+ 01032000: Don't Think So...: For years the approach to HIV prevention was education, promotion of condom use & screening.  Recently, I've been noticing a tread in arti...

HIV+ 01032000: OT A Little...

HIV+ 01032000: OT A Little...: I'm a little off topic on this one & perhaps a bit callous.  But to hell with it, I've  already  started.   This article  talks about ...

HIV+ 01032000: At Home Test... Again...

HIV+ 01032000: At Home Test... Again...: Another article  questions the sensitivity of the at home test, OraQuick.  Apparently their own (OraSure) research is a bit cloudy on...

HIV+ 01032000: Reason Quo...

HIV+ 01032000: Reason Quo...: Finding myself without any articles I wish to explore & finding myself in a bit a debate yesterday has led to today's post.  A weight lift...

HIV+ 01032000: OMG...stairs...

HIV+ 01032000: OMG...stairs...: As I said yesterday, I modified my exercise routine to include stairs to counter the temporary withdrawal of walking.  I calculated how mu...

HIV+ 01032000: Exercise Alterations Again...

HIV+ 01032000: Exercise Alterations Again...: Everywhere in the news they're talking about record highs being broken.  I saw an article citing that over 20,000 record highs have b...

HIV+ 01032000: Party's Over...

HIV+ 01032000: Party's Over...: It's the 5th & the celebration & fireworks are mostly a done deal.  For some people that's sad, for others its a relief.  The animals...

HIV+ 01032000: Done Deal...

HIV+ 01032000: Done Deal...: I've mentioned this before, the completely at home HIV self-test.  There have been others that require the samples to be sent into ...

HIV+ 01032000: Inclusion...

HIV+ 01032000: Inclusion...: Alameda County has broadened its medicaid program to cover low income,  + people before their HIV shifts in AIDS.  This will allow t...

HIV+ 01032000: Transplant...

HIV+ 01032000: Transplant...: This article  discusses attempts to remove a 1988 ban on HIV + people from donating organs to other +  people.  The article presents s...

HIV+ 01032000: Careful...

HIV+ 01032000: Careful...: Be careful what you ask for.  Earlier this week, I griped about being in the pink (in reference to the temperature map that has anything o...

HIV+ 01032000: Say What...

HIV+ 01032000: Say What...: OK, no pic today & please go read this article before I get started.  How many ways can I say this is stupid?  It wouldn't matter, becaus...

HIV+ 01032000: Think Pink...

HIV+ 01032000: Think Pink...: No, not that... Or that, try again... OMG,  it started in June.  We have been in the pink for over a week.  Here we g...

HIV+ 01032000: Memo...

HIV+ 01032000: Memo...: Just a short one.  Most the articles are rehash.  There a few things to note. Yesterday was National HIV Testing Day, hope yo...

HIV+ 01032000: National HIV Testing Day...

HIV+ 01032000: National HIV Testing Day...: This article  & many others around the web & other media sources are telling you 1 thing.  It's National HIV Testing Day.  So get to i...

HIV+ 01032000: Taking A Walk...

HIV+ 01032000: Taking A Walk...: Summer heat has altered the way I sleep & I've found myself stiff in the morning.  I decided to add walking to my exercise routine.  I...

HIV+ 01032000: Normal...

HIV+ 01032000: Normal...: This article  discusses an attempt by Walgreens, Greater Than Aids & Erase Doubt to normalize HIV testing.  They want to make screeni...

HIV+ 01032000: Impact...

HIV+ 01032000: Impact...: There isn't going to be a lot of discussion on this article  today.  It's an important article, albeit much of what it has to say, ...

HIV+ 01032000: Free For All...

HIV+ 01032000: Free For All...: The Vatican  has called for an end to the HIV era.  They seek to eliminate the illness & the devastation it has wrought.   They feel ...

HIV+ 01032000: Ridiculous...

HIV+ 01032000: Ridiculous...: This article  brings up an old question, "Are you clean?"    "You sir, are you clean?" "Why, yes, I just took a shower." Yeah, I...

HIV+ 01032000: Blindsided...

HIV+ 01032000: Blindsided...: I'm taking on 2 articles today, A & B .  These articles are about the same issue even though one's in the South & the other's in D.C...

HIV+ 01032000: It's Here...

HIV+ 01032000: It's Here...: The 1st day of Summer is here & the world of articles is a bit light today.  There are some things around the bend, but for now, we'll tal...

HIV+ 01032000: Irregularities...

HIV+ 01032000: Irregularities...: The past couple of weeks have been filled with unwanted changes.  Changes to our schedule, the weather, noise levels outside, etc...  Our ...

HIV+ 01032000: What Specialist?...

HIV+ 01032000: What Specialist?...: This article  may give you some idea of what I have to deal with in my area for HIV care.   This list details the number of HIV specialist...

HIV+ 01032000: Summer...

HIV+ 01032000: Summer...: I know Summer doesn't officially start for a few more days, but it's here & we'll have to deal with it for the next few months.    I'...

HIV+ 01032000: Bloggus Interuptus...

HIV+ 01032000: Bloggus Interuptus...: Again Suddenlink screws my internet .  I'll probably get another comment from Ashely from Suddenlink telling me to email her about the pro...

HIV+ 01032000: Discrimination...

HIV+ 01032000: Discrimination...: This article  is about a  man in litigation with a southern California school over his termination due to being HIV +.  A lot of peop...

HIV+ 01032000: Alterations...

HIV+ 01032000: Alterations...: On a personal note, I'm at a point with my exercise that I feel more comfortable accepting changes in my routine from time to time.  Ther...

HIV+ 01032000: Exercise Issues...

HIV+ 01032000: Exercise Issues...: June was the start of my 5th month of exercise.  I'm near 30 minutes a day.  I'm happy with that.  Changes are becoming more apparent.  My...

HIV+ 01032000: 2Fer...

HIV+ 01032000: 2Fer...: Yesterday's post was a bust, so here goes a slight version of 2.  These two articles, 1 & 2 ,  are new approaches in the San Francisc...

HIV+ 01032000: Blog Interrupted...

HIV+ 01032000: Blog Interrupted...: There will be no formal blog post today due to Suddenlink's inability to stay connected.  They are sending tech's out today, for the 3rd t...

HIV+ 01032000: Natural Born Killers...

HIV+ 01032000: Natural Born Killers...: No pic today & I'm not talking about the Woody Harrelson movie.  This article  talks about a specific quality in the T cells of certain pe...

HIV+ 01032000: Not Much...

HIV+ 01032000: Not Much...: Not much going on in the world of articles today, or my world for that matter.   They announced a couple of interesting things in the news...

HIV+ 01032000: Finally, Friday...

HIV+ 01032000: Finally, Friday...: This week has been hectic & weird.  Lots of little things poking their heads up & lots of errands & to-do's.  Luckily, I think we've g...

HIV+ 01032000: Unchecked & In Danger...

HIV+ 01032000: Unchecked & In Danger...: OK, this article is scary.  There is plenty of info out about people with HIV & cardiovascular disease.  Now, this one comes along & ...

HIV+ 01032000: Not Forgotten Or Gone...

HIV+ 01032000: Not Forgotten Or Gone...: This article in the The U.S. News & World Report , discusses how gonorrhea has gone from a disease that used to be handled with a simple ...

HIV+ 01032000: Get Tested...

HIV+ 01032000: Get Tested...: There is no excuse not to get tested.  End of argument.  I know it can be scary.  Still, it's better to know & be able to start tryin...

HIV+ 01032000: The Next Da Da Da...

HIV+ 01032000: The Next Da Da Da...: Lately there's been a lot of talk about the next HIV.  What?!  There is only HIV.  Anything else, is something else.  I get what the...

HIV+ 01032000: Let The God Crazies Raise Up..

HIV+ 01032000: Let The God Crazies Raise Up..: I'm putting a link to two places, 1 & 2  , both discussing how a + man was denied his meds by a self-righteous doctor in a New Jersey hos...

HIV+ 01032000: Still Not Right...

HIV+ 01032000: Still Not Right...: Over the last month or so there has been an uproar in New Zealand over a preschool boy's parents being asked by his school to remove him b...

HIV+ 01032000: Taking Stock...

HIV+ 01032000: Taking Stock...: The 1st real month of Summer is here.  Summer doen't start until later in the month, but it's here.  Today's great we're in the 70's F.  T...

HIV+ 01032000: They Call Them Cracks...

HIV+ 01032000: They Call Them Cracks...: I call them sinkholes.  This article  discusses something I've mentioned before.  The farther you are away from the "norm" or sociall...

HIV+ 01032000: Dirty White Fan...

HIV+ 01032000: Dirty White Fan...: The beat goes on & the fans keep whirling until they look like this.  The pic above isn't one of ours, just the same type.   House ho...

HIV+ 01032000: Deepsouth...

HIV+ 01032000: Deepsouth...: This trailer is for a movie depicting HIV in the Southern USA.  It's due out in July of 2012.  The trailer is a reminder of how th...

HIV+ 01032000: Adjusting...

HIV+ 01032000: Adjusting...: I just posted about the warming trend in the weather.   This morning was the 1st time I really took note of it though.  The days have been...

HIV+ 01032000: The Weekend...

HIV+ 01032000: The Weekend...: It's Memorial Day Weekend & everyone from Cartoon Network to Military Supporters are telling us how to spend our time.   To hell with that...

HIV+ 01032000: This article, HIV 101: discusses prevention. ...

HIV+ 01032000:


This article, HIV 101:  discusses prevention.  ...: This article, HIV 101:    discusses prevention.  Great topic, but really do we still need that nowadays?  It's be 30+ years.  Unfortu...

HIV+ 01032000: The Weather's A Changing...

HIV+ 01032000: The Weather's A Changing...: Summer isn't quite here, but the weather is warming up.  We've hit the 90's F the past few days & it's bringing on the Oklahoma humidi...

HIV+ 01032000: HIV & Psych...

HIV+ 01032000: HIV & Psych...: No pic today, but the article is interesting.  The article states that for many people diagnosed with HIV today, one of the most importan...

HIV+ 01032000: Another One Of Those Days...

HIV+ 01032000: Another One Of Those Days...: There are days that just aren't worth talking about & this is one of them.  It's the SOSO & it's just too irritating to focus on at the mo...

HIV+ 01032000: Penny Wise, Pound Foolish...

HIV+ 01032000: Penny Wise, Pound Foolish...: This article  deftly uses the saying in the pic above.  It's about someone who will pinch every penny & take the cheapest route only ...

HIV+ 01032000: Underrepresentation...

HIV+ 01032000: Underrepresentation...: The pic of above may not have anything to do with HIV, but it makes a very relevant point in HIV research.  While true the majority of...

HIV+ 01032000: Frustrated...

HIV+ 01032000: Frustrated...: I'm not talking about articles.  I'm talking about something most people don't tell + people when they're diagnosed.   HIV not o...

HIV+ 01032000: Yesterday...

HIV+ 01032000: Yesterday...: I am not a fan of yesterday.   I allowed myself to think the series of breakages would be confined to April. HAH!  Yesterday was stressful...

HIV+ 01032000: Still Debating...

HIV+ 01032000: Still Debating...: I'm still wondering what direction I want to go with this blog.  The articles today were a little lacking.  The one that stood out the mos...

HIV+ 01032000: Day After...

HIV+ 01032000: Day After...: It's the day after that little mile stone & I'm left wondering if I should make any changes to my approach.  I'm not sure what's goin...

HIV+ 01032000: 500...

HIV+ 01032000: 500...: No articles or discussions of apps today.  Today is my 500th post.  I'm shocked I stayed with something this long.  I'm very happy I h...

HIV+ 01032000: Apps...

HIV+ 01032000: Apps...: I didn't find any articles I wanted to discuss today.  So, I took a different rout & was surprised.  I looked at apps concerning HIV....

HIV+ 01032000: Prevention Pill...

HIV+ 01032000: Prevention Pill...: It looks like Truvada will be available as a preventative . The FDA is moving for it to be accepted & this will allow the med to be s...

HIV+ 01032000: Generic...

HIV+ 01032000: Generic...: This article discusses how Lupin, an India based company, is ready to release a generic form of Combivir in the  USA.  Once the FDA ...

HIV+ 01032000: More Of The Same...

HIV+ 01032000: More Of The Same...: When it rains, it pours.  At least this article over discrimination has a better ending.  This document covers 2 separate incidents ...

HIV+ 01032000: Running Slow & Late...

HIV+ 01032000: Running Slow & Late...: I have a morning routine & I usually get up between 7:40 & 8:00 in the morning.  Until recently I've just been getting up & feeding th...

HIV+ 01032000: Nothing New...

HIV+ 01032000: Nothing New...: Not much going on the world of HIV related articles that I haven't already covered a lot lately.  There's still talk about a preventative ...

HIV+ 01032000: Brief...

HIV+ 01032000: Brief...: I've got stuff to do this afternoon that might run long so this will be brief.  Over the past several days I've had links to & discussed s...

HIV+ 01032000: Discrimination...

HIV+ 01032000: Discrimination...: I talked about this a little bit yesterday, but today's leading articles took me right back into it.  Prejudice, discrimination & sti...

HIV+ 01032000: Not You...

HIV+ 01032000: Not You...: This article  talks about discrimination involving a person's HIV status & an academic scholarship.  This piece may be about Namibia ...

HIV+ 01032000: Mice Schemes...

HIV+ 01032000: Mice Schemes...: My plans went awry alright.  Even now as a + person for over a decade, I sometimes still have trouble making plans as such.  I still see i...

HIV+ 01032000: $ Cuts...

HIV+ 01032000: $ Cuts...: Alabama  is looking at doing a major health cut back.  30% in Medicaid & 30% in Public Health.  This will be extremely problematic fo...

HIV+ 01032000: Med Down...

HIV+ 01032000: Med Down...: It was announced today Lyrica has failed in it's attempts to treat pain associated with nerve-damage in diabetes patients.  Lyrica is...

HIV+ 01032000: Haute Couture T-Cells...

HIV+ 01032000: Haute Couture T-Cells...: This article  discusses research started in the 90's concerning the application of gene therapy in a wide range of ailments; Cancer, ...

HIV+ 01032000: OMG! Finally April Is Over...

HIV+ 01032000: OMG! Finally April Is Over...: Finally, we're into May.  This is a little OT, but oh well.  April has been a stressful month of screw-ups & breakage.  I can only hope Ma...

HIV+ 01032000: + Girls...

HIV+ 01032000: + Girls...: This article talks how lesbians are at high risk for HIV.  There isn't a lot of info on HIV transmission & lesbians.  This has led a ...

HIV+ 01032000: No Kid Testing...

HIV+ 01032000: No Kid Testing...: This  article  talks about the fact that children are mostly left out of medical trials.  This isn't that surprising.  Until recently...

HIV+ 01032000: Irregularity...

HIV+ 01032000: Irregularity...: No, I'm not talking about intestinal distress.  I'm talking about all the articles that I come across talking about the disparity between ...

HIV+ 01032000: Ongoing...

HIV+ 01032000: Ongoing...: Not much of a post today.  My roomie's computer issues are ongoing & we've had to order a new power supply for it.  Best Buy doesn't carry...

HIV+ 01032000: Mutation & $...

HIV+ 01032000: Mutation & $...: This  article  may be about Africa, but the point is universal.  It's another example of how HIV is tied to the economy.   Many Africa...

HIV+ 01032000: Computer Blues...

HIV+ 01032000: Computer Blues...: Posting has been preempted by computer issues.  Well, computer issues for my roomie.  Had to make a quick trip to get it looked at.  ...

HIV+ 01032000: Molecules...

HIV+ 01032000: Molecules...: This  article  talks about breaking research from Spain.  Scientists have located the molecule in HIV that allows it to reproduce itse...

HIV+ 01032000: Margins...

HIV+ 01032000: Margins...: I'm not leading with an article today.  If you want some, Google HIV & marginalized people, low income people, people of color, gay, ...

HIV+ 01032000: Maintenance...

HIV+ 01032000: Maintenance...: I've circled back to the front room & my room on the cleaning cycle.   I wasn't surprised it was going quicker than the last time, bu...

HIV+ 01032000: Neem...

HIV+ 01032000: Neem...: This  article  talks about the Neem Tree of India & it's potential as an agent in the fight against HIV.  My roomie & I hold the beli...

HIV+ 01032000: Tat Danger...

HIV+ 01032000: Tat Danger...: This Australian  article  talks about the dangers of backyard tattooists.  These are people who perform tattoos in a non-professional...

HIV+ 01032000: Staying Positive...

HIV+ 01032000: Staying Positive...: I read a lot of articles over HIV.  2 things always come to mind.  1st, these articles drive home how universal  & global this epidem...

HIV+ 01032000: Responsibility...

HIV+ 01032000: Responsibility...: I've been reading a lot lately about + people who continue to see themselves as victims or to seek legal ramifications on those that sprea...

HIV+ 01032000: One A Day...

HIV+ 01032000: One A Day...: This  article  discusses something I'd figure was common sense.   Only having to take 1 pill a day increases a person's likelihood of...

HIV+ 01032000: Distracted...

HIV+ 01032000: Distracted...: Not much of a post today.  I'm a little distracted.  One of our outdoor cats had to be taken to the vet today.  He has a pretty bad wound ...

HIV+ 01032000: Another Set Of Small Steps...

HIV+ 01032000: Another Set Of Small Steps...: My roomie & I recently finished our 1st mega-Spring cleaning of the house.  Since then, we have begun to cycle back through it.  There wer...

HIV+ 01032000: Short Post Baby Steps...

HIV+ 01032000: Short Post Baby Steps...: The post is going to be short today.  It's storming here in Oklahoma & the electricity has flickered once already.   So a short post ...

HIV+ 01032000: Fishing...

HIV+ 01032000: Fishing...: No pic today, just an  article .  This one addresses the connection between the collapse of the fishing industry & HIV.  It talks about ho...

HIV+ 01032000: Stems...

HIV+ 01032000: Stems...: This  article  talks about using stem cells to fight HIV.  The article goes into much more detail.  The matter is simple.  Instead of addi...

HIV+ 01032000: Crystal...

HIV+ 01032000: Crystal...: This article & this one   talk about the problem of meth in the LGBT community.  Since the 90's, this drug has prevalent in the gay...

HIV+ 01032000: Updates...

HIV+ 01032000: Updates...: This  article  details some of the guideline updates for HIV treatment.  It may that this isn't that big of a deal.  Maybe, in some w...

HIV+ 01032000: Short...

HIV+ 01032000: Short...: Not much of a post today.  After all the cleaning, I'm a bit worn out.  The idea pool is dried up a bit & nothing seems to be catching my ...

HIV+ 01032000: Stats...

HIV+ 01032000: Stats...: Coming from a Sociology background, I have hellish stats hours under my belt.  The first thing I'll tell you is that stats are never ...

HIV+ 01032000: Ignorance Is Not Bliss...

HIV+ 01032000: Ignorance Is Not Bliss...: This  article  & many others released in recent times discuss how Sex Ed is on the decline.  You can read the article or Google for o...

HIV+ 01032000: Taking Stock & Clearing House...

HIV+ 01032000: Taking Stock & Clearing House...: I've been talking a lot about cleaning.  I've hauled out a jungle's worth of dust bunnies.  The physical cleaning is important to our well...

HIV+ 01032000: The Scarlet + ...

HIV+ 01032000: The Scarlet + ...: This  article  by Jeannie Wraight deals with the HIV perceptions, realities & stigma.  It's a good article.  However, I'm not sure it...

HIV+ 01032000: Still...

HIV+ 01032000: Still...: This  article  deals with  the same-old-same-old HIV issues running rampant in the Southern USA.  With the HIV transmission rate in...

HIV+ 01032000: Unsure About OraSure...

HIV+ 01032000: Unsure About OraSure...: This  article  is about OraSure's at-home, quick result HIV test.  The details are in the article & will soon before the FDA for ap...

HIV+ 01032000: Letting Go & Moving On...

HIV+ 01032000: Letting Go & Moving On...: My roomie has a blog & in this  entry  she talks about inner drives; will, preservation, creation & destruction.  I've talked about lettin...

HIV+ 01032000: Risky Behavior...

HIV+ 01032000: Risky Behavior...: This  article  is about "Know Your Status", a student organization at Duke.   Their goal is to provide free testing to insure people a...

HIV+ 01032000: What Energy...

HIV+ 01032000: What Energy...: No pic today or article for that matter.  We're in the process of really cleaning the house.  I'm happy with the outcome, not so much with...

HIV+ 01032000: New Strain...

HIV+ 01032000: New Strain...: This  article  tells of a new strain of HIV,.located in Saskatchewan, Canada.  For now, it seems to be geographically specific.  I'd ...

HIV+ 01032000: Spring Cleaning...

HIV+ 01032000: Spring Cleaning...: There are no articles today, just common sense.  One of the best ways to stay healthy is to keep your home clean.  It' Springtime & t...

HIV+ 01032000: Montana Outbreak...

HIV+ 01032000: Montana Outbreak...: This  article  details a current outbreak in  Missoula County, Montana.  According to their numbers, this county has had 12 new case ...

HIV+ 01032000: Female Condoms...

HIV+ 01032000: Female Condoms...: This  article  promotes the female condom as a means to decrease the transmission of HIV & reduce $ spent on matters concerning HIV t...

HIV+ 01032000: HIV & Injection Infection...

HIV+ 01032000: HIV & Injection Infection...: This  article  talks about the possibility of eliminating the spread of HIV & HCV among injection drug users.  This is potentially huge. ...

HIV+ 01032000: Paperwork...

HIV+ 01032000: Paperwork...: Today's post is being preempted by paperwork necessary to keep my insurance & assistance.  Will post again tomorrow.  It just kills me th...

HIV+ 01032000: Taking Point...

HIV+ 01032000: Taking Point...: Today's post will be brief.  Not much new in the article world.  What is new, is the same old, same old, funding cut madness & horrid condit...

HIV+ 01032000: Healthcare...

HIV+ 01032000: Healthcare...: I'm doing my best to keep this blog out the political fray.  However, this  article  makes that difficult to do so.  The article describes...

HIV+ 01032000: Out Of Date...

HIV+ 01032000: Out Of Date...: Today's post is about expiration dates or things around being out of date.   This happens more often than you think.  Some of it's faddis...

HIV+ 01032000: Resistance Is Deadly...

HIV+ 01032000: Resistance Is Deadly...: This article  talks about a serious problem the rise of drug resistant HIV in the USA.   The study estimates that about 20% of the newly i...

HIV+ 01032000: Detroit...

HIV+ 01032000: Detroit...: This post won't be long, the article says it all.  There are sections of Detroit that have 3X national rate of HIV infection.  So far, ...

HIV+ 01032000: Patches...

HIV+ 01032000: Patches...: These are medical patches, dermal if you will.   These things deliver medicine.  This article  talks about an innovative new HIV therapy i...

HIV+ 01032000: Brief...

HIV+ 01032000: Brief...: My net is being a pain today.  So, I'll tell you of a common theme I've been reading lately, co-infection.  Many + people are also infected ...

HIV+ 01032000: $, $, $ Not So Funny...

HIV+ 01032000: $, $, $ Not So Funny...: This isn't going to be a long post.  Recently I've covered articles concerning budgets & financial crisis in other countries.  I want to m...

HIV+ 01032000: I'm Still Here...

HIV+ 01032000: I'm Still Here...: This article  discusses how HIV is perceived in contemporary gay culture in the USA.  The sad thing is that the stigma remains high while ...

HIV+ 01032000: Failing & Falling...

HIV+ 01032000: Failing & Falling...: I read a scary article today.  It posits that Greece is becoming a 3rd world country.  This is centered on fallout of the country's econo...

HIV+ 01032000: Texting, Telemedicine & Techonolgy...

HIV+ 01032000: Texting, Telemedicine & Techonolgy...: I've written about telemedicine before & how important it is to me.  My outreach is through Oklahoma State University Internal Medicine. ...

HIV+ 01032000: Shattered Children...

HIV+ 01032000: Shattered Children...: This is a rough article .  It talks about  child abuse, sexual & physical, as predictors for HIV.  Duke University did a two-year study in...

HIV+ 01032000: Not So Good...

HIV+ 01032000: Not So Good...: No articles today, just me, my meds & my mystery.  After feeling poorly for the last couple of days, I got curious & took another look at...

HIV+ 01032000: Treatment Impact...

HIV+ 01032000: Treatment Impact...: It's been said for some time, that those who have been treated & have undetectable levels of HIV in their blood are less likely to transmi...

HIV+ 01032000: HIV & Color...

HIV+ 01032000: HIV & Color...: According to this article , the HIV rates among Black women in parts of the USA are as high as those in Africa, where the disease has bee...

HIV+ 01032000: Lying In Wait...

HIV+ 01032000: Lying In Wait...: This article deals with a problem with treating HIV, latency.  Latent HIV can hide in certain cells in the body & remain dormant.  They a...

HIV+ 01032000: Prevention Pill...

HIV+ 01032000: Prevention Pill...: This article  talks about a recent drive by advocacy groups to have the FDA deny or delay the acceptance of the drug Truvada   as a preve...

HIV+ 01032000: Vaccination...

HIV+ 01032000: Vaccination...: An article  I came across was talking about new research into a familiar subject, a vaccine for HIV.  At this time it seems to be promisin...

HIV+ 01032000: Monthlies...

HIV+ 01032000: Monthlies...: There is a new study out of England making headway with a monthly injection based HIV med. The medication is still in the trial phase, b...

HIV+ 01032000: Regimen...

HIV+ 01032000: Regimen...: A recent study from Philadelphia, has found that 1 in 4 people do not stick to their HIV regimen. Only 75% of people given regimens to...

HIV+ 01032000: Porn Law...

HIV+ 01032000: Porn Law...: Los Angeles has finally made a law requiring all actors in adult films to use condoms. While I applaud this effort, why the hell did i...

HIV+ 01032000: EMR...

HIV+ 01032000: EMR...: Kaiser Permanente , a national non-profit, health care center has something to say about HIV care in this article . Their approach to t...

HIV+ 01032000: Tandem...

HIV+ 01032000: Tandem...: + people know that it isn't uncommon for a + person to also have Hep C or TB. Now, research is showing treating ailments like TB & HIV ...

HIV+ 01032000: Needles...

HIV+ 01032000: Needles...: A recent study conducted by the CDC reported that the number of people contracting HIV via injection drug use has decreased. They also ...

HIV+ 01032000: Weirdness..

HIV+ 01032000: Weirdness..: Over the years, I have heard some odd information out there regarding HIV. This is one of those stories. It seems that researchers have...

HIV+ 01032000: Good Bye February...

HIV+ 01032000: Good Bye February...: This is the end of the second month of 2012. It wasn't a bad month. I just wish we'd had more cold weather to keep the grass & bugs at b...

HIV+ 01032000: Closing Out...

HIV+ 01032000: Closing Out...: I am closing this blog challenge out. Technically, I had another day of this one. I was supposed to talk about where I would like to go ...

HIV+ 01032000: Fond...

HIV+ 01032000: Fond...: Again, I am taking liberties with this challenge. I am combining today's & tomorrow's. They were to be about something I love & somethin...

HIV+ 01032000: Dislike...

HIV+ 01032000: Dislike...: Today's topic was things you dislike. While I'm a Virgo & there are plenty of things that I don't particularly like in this world, I'm t...

HIV+ 01032000: Scene...

HIV+ 01032000: Scene...: Today's blogger challenge was over scenery. I am from Oklahoma, I've lived over a good part of the eastern side of the state. I prefer ...

HIV+ 01032000: A Pairing...

HIV+ 01032000: A Pairing...: Today's blog challenge was over couples. I am not in a romantic relationship & don't often think of things in those regards. I have dif...

HIV+ 01032000: Need...

HIV+ 01032000: Need...: Today's blog challenge concerned things I need. I do my best to live with what I have in my life. Still at times, I find myself needing th...

HIV+ 01032000: I Miss...

HIV+ 01032000: I Miss...: Today's blog challenge dealt with something I miss. The woman above is named Crematia Mortem & she was a host of a late-night creature f...

HIV+ 01032000: Want...

HIV+ 01032000: Want...: The challenge today concerned what it is that you want. This is a hard thing for me these days. It always comes up around my birthday &...

HIV+ 01032000: Orange...

HIV+ 01032000: Orange...: Today's blog challenge concerns the color orange. I typically am not a fan of this color. It wouldn't be too far reaching to call it on...

HIV+ 01032000: New...

HIV+ 01032000: New...: The blog challenge wants me to talk about something New. I'm fairly sure they aren't talking about new moons, on Monday or otherwise. I'...

HIV+ 01032000: Doodling...

HIV+ 01032000: Doodling...: Doodles are the topic of today. Growing up & even now I am a fidgety. When someone would want to keep me from physically bouncing all ov...

HIV+ 01032000: Plant...

HIV+ 01032000: Plant...: Today's blog challenge wants to discuss my favorite plant. Well there's Audrey II, Mortica's Cleopatra, Triffids, Black Mercy Plants, Blo...

HIV+ 01032000: Inspiration...

HIV+ 01032000: Inspiration...: Today's topic is inspiration. I choose this pic, because it represents my thoughts on the subject. A splotch. That's inspiration for me...

HIV+ 01032000: Family...

HIV+ 01032000: Family...: Today's blog challenged wanted a family photo. I am not able to comply with this one at all. I'm not close to my biological family & have ...

HIV+ 01032000: Fairy Tale...

HIV+ 01032000: Fairy Tale...: Favorite fairy tales are today's subject. OK, this isn't easy for me. There are literally thousands of fairy tales & fables out there. ...

HIV+ 01032000: Comic...

HIV+ 01032000: Comic...: Today's part of the blog challenge dealt with your favorite comic. This one is easy for me. Although I read a lot of comics & have coll...

HIV+ 01032000: Recent Accomplishments...

HIV+ 01032000: Recent Accomplishments...: Today's blog challenge concerned recent accomplishments. I've written a few times about my belief that it is always important to recogniz...

HIV+ 01032000: For Every Season...

HIV+ 01032000: For Every Season...: Turning points are today's topic for the blog challenge. They wanted a single point of life change, but in most people's lives, especi...

HIV+ 01032000: Candy!!!...

HIV+ 01032000: Candy!!!...: I can handle today's blog challenge,. What's you favorite Candy? That's a no-brainer for me, Fudge. I love fudge. I may be partial t...

HIV+ 01032000: TV Show...

HIV+ 01032000: TV Show...: Your favorite television show was the concept behind today's part of the challenge. Did they make this challenge for someone who was two? ...

HIV+ 01032000: Toon Time...

HIV+ 01032000: Toon Time...: Today's challenge concerned your favorite animated character. Again, with the Kyle Broflovski, "Really?" You have got to be kidding, I am ...

HIV+ 01032000: Word...

HIV+ 01032000: Word...: Today's blog challenge was to illustrate your favorite word. You're kidding right? How the hell is a person in their 40's supposed to p...

HIV+ 01032000: Favorite Character...

HIV+ 01032000: Favorite Character...: Today's part of the blog challenge in which I am supposed to draw but instead am writing about things, the focus is on your favorite charact...

HIV+ 01032000: Friends...

HIV+ 01032000: Friends...: This day lands us on the Best Friend day of the blog challenge. This category has gotten me into sticky situations in the past. It seems t...

HIV+ 01032000: My Place...

HIV+ 01032000: My Place...: I am continuing with the blog challenge & today's part was in regard to your favorite place. I can get difficult on this one: I like bein...

HIV+ 01032000: My Favorite Food...

HIV+ 01032000: My Favorite Food...: Today's part of the blog challenge was regarding your favorite food. I have a preference for the exotic & southern. I am not a big fan of ...

HIV+ 01032000: Fav Aminals...

HIV+ 01032000: Fav Aminals...: Today's part of the challenge is to talk about you absolutely favoritist aminal in the whole wide world. Yes, I am aware that I misspell...

HIV+ 01032000: Self...

HIV+ 01032000: Self...: I am undertaking a new blog challenge. Well, I'm altering one to suit me. It is actually a 30 day drawing challenge . I've altered it to ...

HIV+ 01032000: Comparison...

HIV+ 01032000: Comparison...: This isn't the blog post I had intended today, but oh well. I went shopping today & was a little bit surprised. How does shopping relat...

HIV+ 01032000: Clean Slate...

HIV+ 01032000: Clean Slate...: This is going to be a shorter post. I just finished the alphabet challenge & I'm glad I undertook it. It gave me a means to focus my w...

HIV+ 01032000: The Letter Z...

HIV+ 01032000: The Letter Z...: It's here, the end of the alphabet challenge. "Z" closes us out with Zenith , the highest point or the culmination of something. This ...

HIV+ 01032000: The Letter Y...

HIV+ 01032000: The Letter Y...: Year begins with a "Y" & brings a lot of joy to some & sadness to others. I am referring to the unit of time. For a child it means bei...

HIV+ 01032000: The Letter X...

HIV+ 01032000: The Letter X...: I am taking the letter "X" to Xeno , referring to something strange, foreign or different. Some of us may have xenophobia or even xenop...

HIV+ 01032000: The Letter W...

HIV+ 01032000: The Letter W...: Star Light, Star Bright, First Star I See Tonight, I Wish I May, I Wish I Might, Have The Wish, I Wish Ton ight "W" brings us to Wish , ...

HIV+ 01032000: The Letter V...

HIV+ 01032000: The Letter V...: "V" may be for vendetta, victory or even valor, but today it is for Villain . There's a villain in every story. There has to be, right?...

HIV+ 01032000: The Letter U...

HIV+ 01032000: The Letter U...: I've opted for Unique to as my "U" word. This word means one-of-a-kind, specific, without equal, etc.. It is the antithesis of a common...

HIV+ 01032000: The Letter T...

HIV+ 01032000: The Letter T...: Today's "T" is Tire . To grow weary, fatigued, exhausted or even just impatient. That is the topic of this entry & not those things tha...

HIV+ 01032000: The Letter S...

HIV+ 01032000: The Letter S...: "S" is for Sanity or the soundness of mind & being. Sanity is hard enough to keep in good supply when you're healthy. Try doing it when...

HIV+ 01032000: The Letter R...

HIV+ 01032000: The Letter R...: My "R" word is Rest . When you rest, you stop or at least pause your actions & exertions while seeking some bit of relaxation or relief....

HIV+ 01032000: The Letter Q...

HIV+ 01032000: The Letter Q...: Our "Q" today is tilting a windmills in a most Quixotic way. Thus is the way of those of us who pursue unrealistic idealism or attempt...

HIV+ 01032000: The Letter P...

HIV+ 01032000: The Letter P...: A prominent, purple "P" brings the word, Promise . I am looking at a person specific version of this word. The act of declaring an actio...

HIV+ 01032000: The Letter O...

HIV+ 01032000: The Letter O...: Option is the word of the day. While the word may have other uses, I'm looking at it from the aspect of choice. Would you like the luxur...

HIV+ 01032000: The Letter N...

HIV+ 01032000: The Letter N...: The word Now is representing "N"today. Now is an unusual word, in that it can be an adverb, adjective, noun or conjunction. Regardless ...

HIV+ 01032000: The Letter M...

HIV+ 01032000: The Letter M...: "M" is the letter of today & our word is Magnanimous . This refers to someone who is noble, compassionate & forgiving. Not a set of wo...

HIV+ 01032000: The Letter L...

HIV+ 01032000: The Letter L...: Let is the "L" word I'm going with today. The word has a few meanings, but the one I'm taking here is the action of allowing, permittin...

HIV+ 01032000: The Letter K...

HIV+ 01032000: The Letter K...: I'm sure some will disagree with my statements about the word brought to us by the letter, "K", Kith . The word refers to your friends, a...

HIV+ 01032000: The Letter J...

HIV+ 01032000: The Letter J...: "J" is the letter for today & the word is Joy . To experience pleasure or happiness or contentment. That is what joy is but to a differ...

HIV+ 01032000: The Letter I...

HIV+ 01032000: The Letter I...: I have written about the "I" word, Isolation before, but it does merit more discussion. Isolation is the state of being separated from s...

HIV+ 01032000: The Letter H...

HIV+ 01032000: The Letter H...: Today, the letter "H" is for Habitat . Put simply, a habitat is where something resides or lives. For us, our habitat is our home. I r...

HIV+ 01032000: The Letter G...

HIV+ 01032000: The Letter G...: "G" & Grateful are the choices for today. Being grateful is to appreciate something, often in an expressive manner. I know I talk about ...

HIV+ 01032000: The Letter F...

HIV+ 01032000: The Letter F...: Today's "F" word is Frugal . This is a word that we hear a lot in these economic times. It means to be sparing or economical when it co...

HIV+ 01032000: The Letter E...

HIV+ 01032000: The Letter E...: We are brought here today by the letter "E" & the word Educate . In it's simplest form, educate means by whatever means to introduce inf...

HIV+ 01032000: The Letter D...

HIV+ 01032000: The Letter D...: The letter of the day is "D" & the word is Demarcation . The act of demarcation simply means making a distinction between things or type...

HIV+ 01032000: The Letter C...

HIV+ 01032000: The Letter C...: Today's word is Change . I've stated before I am a Virgo & rarely do I consider change to something to be taken lightly. Even if it is ...

HIV+ 01032000: The Letter B...

HIV+ 01032000: The Letter B...: Today's blog post is brought to you by the letter "B". There are many great "B" words like; beloved, beautiful or bravo. We are going t...

HIV+ 01032000: The Letter A...

HIV+ 01032000: The Letter A...: A is for Absent . Unfortunately, when you find yourself +, this is a word you will become familiar with fairly quickly. Absent can be u...

HIV+ 01032000: Happy Anniversary, Birthday, HIV Day whatever... A...

HIV+ 01032000: Happy Anniversary, Birthday, HIV Day whatever... A...: Should I use... Or should I use... Either is accurate today. Today is the first anniversary of my blog. Hooray for me & my blog, we ...

HIV+ 01032000: 365...

HIV+ 01032000: 365...: This is the very last day of my blogging year. Tomorrow this blog will be one year old. I made it an entire year. I posted everyday. ...

HIV+ 01032000: New Year's Day...

HIV+ 01032000: New Year's Day...: The year has begun anew. How did it start? With a missing trashcan. I went to take out the trash & there was no can to be seen. I looke...