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Get Prepared for PrEP: Treatment as Prevention Moves Ahead in the fight againts AIDS What if you could use a product -- and not a condom -- to prevent getting infected with HIV? What may seem like a fantasy is now edging closer to reality.

This week at the showed that using a microbicide gel containing an anti-retroviral (ARV) drug before and after sex can prevent HIV in women at least 39% of the time. Many believe this good news is a major step in the notion of "treatment as prevention." "[The CAPRISA study] folds into an even grander dream which is PreExposure Prophylaxis (PrEP), an oral pill that an HIV-uninfected person takes to prevent infection," said Science magazine reporter Jon Cohen in an interview on Tuesday. "It's a hugely promising approach because this says if [the microbicide] works, then [PrEP] has a highly likelihood of working. And if PrEP works, then we have a whole new way to look at treatment as prevention."

Giving those who are not infected with a disease medicine to prevent it is not a new concept. This is how malaria is prevented. But around HIV specifically, the science hasn't yet proven that it's an effective or practical form of prevention-though the success of the microbicide research is raising expectations. Over the six-day conference in Vienna a number of panels discussed PrEP. Despite plenty of hope, no definitive answers emerged in response to the questions surrounding its use.

Researchers have looked at PrEP as a way to stop the spread of HIV since 2004. Most PrEP strategies ask people to take medication, specifically tenofovir or tenofovir-emtricitabine, on an ongoing basis.

These AIDS drugs are only taken once per day and have the least side effects. In fact, tenofovir was used in the CAPRISA study. PrEP shouldn't be confused with PEP, Post-exposure Prophylaxis, where someone who thinks they have been recently exposed to HIV takes ARVs after exposure to decrease their risk of acquiring the virus.

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PrEP, if successful, would benefit all at-risk populations, but is especially promising for women who bear the weight of the epidemic the world over. PrEP, like microbicides, addresses an urgent need for a femalecontrolled HIV prevention method for women. Because of poverty, threat of violence, or cultural issues, women have few ways to protect themselves.

"Protection from transmission would not have to be negotiated with partners who are reluctant or unwilling to use a condom," says Dr. Mabel Bianco, about PrEP. She is the coordinator of the International AIDS Women's Caucus. "The choice would be in the hands of women. This has the potential to vastly impact the pandemic."

Currently scientists are conducting more than a dozen trials in high-risk populations around the world, including in Botswana, Brazil, Ecuador, Kenya, Malawi, Peru, South Africa, Tanzania, Thailand, Uganda, the United States and Zimbabwe.

The U.S.-based Centers for Disease Control (CDC) is sponsoring PrEP trials in Thailand in IV drug users, and in the United States with MSM populations.

As with anything experimental, there are some concerns around PrEP including the side effects of taking an ongoing drug, possible drug resistance and lowered effectiveness if people miss a dose. Experts also worry that PrEP for HIV may encourage risky behavior in individuals taking it. Yet, access to the drug itself has triggered the biggest controversy around PrEP. If there is already limited access to funds for treatment of HIV and AIDS -- -- will those not infected take life-saving drugs away from those who are living with HIV and need it to survive?

"That's a valid concern," notes Jim Pickett, of the AIDS Foundation of Chicago and chair of International Rectal Microbicide Advocates. "If [PrEP] is proven to be effective how do we square that in a setting where people who are HIV positive don't have full access to treatment? Who do you decide gets the tenofovir? These are questions we are trying to ask ourselves in the field right now."

Jon Cohen, on the other hand, thinks that even talking about money at this early stage is "illogical."

"The argument that prevention somehow competes with treatment funding is kind of the oldest silliest argument in the field," he says. "I understand why people are worried. They want more money for treatment. Yet I don't think that argument makes sense."

He urges patience. "We have to see what the clinical trials show, if it works and how it works under what conditions," Cohen says.

"Then let's worry about the money. I hope we have that problem. It would be a terrific problem to have."

As PrEP research continues to move forward, Dr. Bianco keeping the focus squarely on those methods that have actually been shown to work. "If we can continue to improve both the effectiveness of the microbicides and promote both male and female condoms, this could mean in five years women may actually have choices," she says.

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TREY SONGZ Afro/Latino Powerhouse Exclusive "Many people tell me that I'm growing, as a person, as an artist, and as a man. My clothes fit differently, my braids are missing? I'm changing as a person and the music is the better for it."

Since making his recording debut in 2005, Trey Songz has patiently and artfully crafted some of the most acclaimed and compelling R&B music of the decade. His first two Songbook Entertainment/Atlantic albums, "I GOTTA MAKE IT" (2005) and "TREY DAY" (2007), yielded a trio of top ten singles, "Girl Tonight," "Last Time," and "Can't Help But Wait." And when the latter song garnered Trey a coveted Grammy nomination for Best Male R&B Vocal Performance, it marked the validation of the faith shown in Trey by the late Atlantic Records founder Ahmet Ertegun, who hailed him as one of "the most promising R&B artists we have had since we started the company 60 years ago." Now, with the 2009 release of "READY," Trey Songz is more than ready to claim his place in the pantheon of R&B greats.

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I don't get my just due," says Trey. "They may know my singles, but between my records, I've also released mixtapes like 'Swagga Like Songz' and 'The Ladies Choice.' Now, 'READY' embodies everything I am as an artist.

Everybody can be happy with the album, from the hip-hop to the R&B crowd."

"READY" draws music and lyrics from such accomplished producers and songwriters as Eric Hudson, Sean Garrett, Stargate, Bryan-Michael Cox, Soul Keys, Jermaine Dupri, Soundz, and long-time collaborator Troy Taylor.

rom the street single, "Brand New," to his self-described male version of Mary J. Blige's "Be Without You" in "One Love," the Virginian draws on a range of influences to craft an album that will thrill his longtime fans and happily surprise all newcomers to the Trey Songz story. Indeed, with its blend of hip-hop, R&B, and pop ? exemplified by tracks like "Black Roses," where Trey croons over a distorted guitar ? "READY" demonstrates his growth on every front.

The third time around, Trey displays a new vocal maturity combined with his renowned ability to twist notes and keys effortlessly, while presenting an increasing breadth of subject matter.

"With every move you make you have something to prove," says Trey.

"There's always room for improvement. I'm growing, as a person, as an artist, and as a man. My clothes fit On the album's first offidifferently, my braids are missing? cial single, "I Need A Girl," I'm changing as a person and the muStargate (Tor Erik Hersic is the better for it." mansen and Mikkel S. Eriksen) deliver their signature guitar-led production. The Norwegian-born, NYC-based pair previously worked on Trey's Grammy-nominated "Can't Help But Wait," and decided to revisit their magic on "READY."

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Judge Blocks Parts of Arizona Immigration A federal judge in

The Justice Department immediately praised the 36-page preliminary injunction ruling

Phoenix Wednesday ordered Arizona officials to delay indefinitely much of the enforcement of the state's controversial new immigration law, declaring major portions of the measure an impermissible burden on federal resources and priorities.

Only portions of the law now will go into effect as planned midnight Thursday.

Put on hold for now, pending further judicial review, were provisions that required a check of immigration status for anyone stopped by police under "reasonable suspicion" of unlawful status; made it a state crime to violate federal immigrant registration laws; and made it a crime for illegal immigrants to seek work in the state.

The Justice Department immediately praised the 36-page preliminary injunction ruling

by U.S. District Judge Susan Bolton, a Clinton nominee and longtime Arizona resident. Arizona officials promptly vowed to appeal it to the 9th U.S Circuit Court of Appeals.

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"Considering the substantial complexity in determining whether a particular public offense makes an alien removable from the United States and the fact that this determination is ultimately made by federal judges, there is a substantial likelihood that officers will wrongfully arrest legal resident aliens under the new [law]," Bolton wrote. "By enforcing this statute, Arizona would impose a 'distinct, unusual and extraordinary' burden on legal resident aliens that only the federal government has the authority to impose."

Bolton reasoned that federal resources and priorities in the areas of immigration would be "impermissibly" burdened by the influx of people rounded up by law enforcement officials and suspected of being unlawful immigrants. It was not within the powers of any state to unilaterally burden the federal government in this manner, the judge ruled. Bolton did not fully address the constitutionality of racial profiling and other equal protection challenges to the new measure, which had been brought by private citizens and groups also challenging SB 1070, as the law is known.

Within an hour of the ruling, Arizona Gov. Jan Brewer, who supports the new law, responded in an interview with the Associated Press: "It's a temporary bump in the road," Brewer said. "We will move forward and I'm sure that after consultation with our counsel we will appeal. The bottom line is we've known all along that it is the responsibility of the feds and they haven't done their job, so we were going to help them do that."

That point was not lost on Bolton. She wrote: "The Court by no means disregards Arizona's interests in controlling illegal immigration and addressing the concurrent problems with crime, including the trafficking of humans, drugs, guns, and money.

Even though Arizona's interests may be consistent with those of the federal government, it is not in the public interest for Arizona to enforce preempted laws. The Court therefore finds that preserving the status quo through a preliminary injunction is less harmful than allowing state laws that are likely preempted by federal law to be enforced."

That point was not lost on the Justice Department, which issued the following statement: "While we understand the frustration of Arizonans with the broken immigration system, a patchwork of state and local policies would seriously disrupt federal immigration enforcement and would ultimately be counterproductive.

States can and do play a role in cooperating with the federal government in its enforcement of the immigration laws, but they must do so within our constitutional framework."

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“THE NASTY JUAN” does not like all the negative attention we receive in our barrios. People only hear about the shootings, drugs, prostitution and other MALA PUBLCIDAD (bad publicity). Just like the song says take that bad publicity and shove it (or was that song about a JOB?). Oh well you know what I mean.

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Luv Coach Q&A:Time to Go! I have been in a relation-

He hid it very well from me, until I found a crack pipe in his coat pocket. It has pretty much been downhill ever since. He stays gone for days and sometimes weeks at a time. He says he never cheated on me,

ship for the past eight years with the same man.

I found out about two years ago that he was smoking crack. He hid it very well from me, until I found a crack pipe in his coat pocket. It has pretty much been downhill ever since. He stays gone for days and sometimes weeks at a time. He says he never cheated on me, but I got into his checking account and found that he paid for a motel for two nights. When I confronted him about it, he says he was there by himself getting high. I don't really want to believe that he's ever cheated on me, but, my thing is, do I keep trying to make it work with him, or do I just move on? I have a 13year-old son who is not his and he is so good with him. I think that's what's kept us together all this time. The relationship itself hasn't been good for years. But I keep thinking it will get better. Right now, he's living on his own. I asked him to leave about a month ago, after he did another one of those disappearing acts. I love him in spite of everything that he's done to me, but do I keep beating a dead horse even when he tells me he'll change or do I just face the fact that he never will?

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The truth is that he will not change until he

decides to check himself into rehab and face his demons. Crack will destroy your body, your life and the lives of those around you.

He has chosen drugs over you and your son.

The money he spends on crack and on hotel rooms could have been spent on your son's college education. You may think that he is good to your son, but the real question you should be asking is if he is good for your son.

You can't possibly imagine the emotional toll living with a user and abuser takes on a child.

You are exposing your son to a man who abuses his mother, and teaching him the lesson that it is okay to be with someone who chooses crack over love and life. Your child might even choose to emulate him and use drugs. As a mother, you need to protect your son and protect yourself. You deserve to be happy and you are the only one who can make that happen. It's time to face reality and get out of this relationship.

Several years ago I gave my son's father another chance. Of course he did not live up to his word or my expectation. He promised to marry me in 2005 and move south. He has not done so. I need to move on with my life, but I don't want to let him go!

Deloris It sounds like you are in the waiting place, and the fear of wasted time is holding you there. Waiting for him to fulfill your life expectations has led you to this point. The only person who can get you out of the waiting place is you. It's time to ask him directly if his intentions are to marry you, and find out what is keeping him from doing so. Understanding why he has not made good on his promise will help you in deciding whether to keep waiting. You are in control of your choices and your life, so if you feel that it isn't heading in the best direction, then change it www.afrolatinomag.com

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What’s Really Holding You Back?

Three ways to get unstuck and become unstoppable.

One evening a husband, thinking he was being funny, said to his wife, 'Perhaps we should start washing your clothes in Slim Fast. Maybe it would take a few inches off of your butt!!'

What’s really holding you back? When I was asked that question by a business coach nearly seven years ago, I had no idea it would lead me to write a book of the same name that would become my bestseller. What I did know was that it was a question I needed to answer. Perhaps today, you’re crossing paths with this message because it’s a question it’s time for you to answer too. Maybe you’ve been stuck in a relationship dilemma, or in your career, maybe it’s about weight loss or your history of under dreaming and overspending. Wherever you’re stuck, I’ve got news for you: You don’t have to stay stuck.

His wife was not amused, and decided that she simply couldn't let such a comment go unrewarded.

Being stuck is a choice. To get moving may be a challenge, but you can do it. It starts with three tools you control:

The next morning the husband took a pair of underwear out of his drawer. 'What the Hell is this??' he said to himself as a little 'dust' cloud appeared when he shook them out.

1. Your thoughts. Granted, we don’t control the thoughts that enter our minds, but we control the ones we choose to dwell on.

There are some thoughts that show up at the doorstep of your mind that you simply have to tell, “No, thank you. You’re not welcome here.” Changing your thoughts takes practice, but it’s not hard, especially if you are ready for the negative or self-sabotaging thoughts when they come. Make a list of your most persistent, counterproductive thoughts. After that, make a list of the thoughts you’d like to replace them with – ones that will motivate you in the right direction

What did the blonde say when she opened the box of Cheerios?

"Oh look! Doughnut seeds!"

A murder has been committed. Police are called to an apartment and find a man holding a 5-iron in his hands, standing over the lifeless body of a woman on the ground.

The detective asks, "Sir, is that your wife?"

"Yes." "Did you hit her with that golf club?"

"Yes. Yes, I did," the man, answers. He stifles a sob, drops the club and puts his hands on his head.

"How many times did you hit her?"

"I don't know. Five...maybe six ...put me down for a five."

Two guys are drinking at a bar. The first says "Do you ever start thinking about something, and when you go to talk, you say something you don't mean?"

The Second guy says "Yeah, I was at the airport buying plane tickets, and the chick behind the counter had these huge tits, and instead of asking her for 'two tickets to Pittsburgh' I asked for 'two tickets to Titsburgh'."

2. Your words. One of the reasons to watch your thoughts is because they often become words. There is an often-quoted Old Testament proverb that says, “Life and death are in the power of the tongue.” It’s true. Speak positive truths out loud and watch how your energy changes. Notice the difference in how people interact with you. Watch your relationships get stronger. But speak negativity and doubt, and you actually speak death into your dreams. When you find yourself stuck, rather than, “I’ll never change” or “I’ll never make any progress,” speak words of life, “This is a challenge, but with perseverance, I can overcome it” or “My progress might not be as fast as I want it to be, but step by 3. Your actions. When it comes to getting unstuck, it’s all about taking action! What action are you hesitating to take? What conversation do you need to initiate? Just do it! Today. Take a step forward right now. Even baby steps will get you to the finish line.

So whether it’s a small step or a large one, recognize the power you have to take action.

The First guy says, "Yeah, well I was having breakfast with my wife last week, and instead of saying 'Honey can you please pass me the sugar?', I said 'You've ruined my life you FUCKING BITCH.'" Afro/Latino

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Wedding Weekend:T.I. & Tiny Wed in Miami, Alicia Keys & Swizz Beatz Get Hitched in the Mediterranean While most of America was fixated on the extravagant wedding of former first daughter Chelsea Clinton, two of the music industry's most prominent couples opted for more understated nuptials.

Rapper Clifford "T.I." Harris and longtime girlfriend Tameka "Tiny" Cottle officially became husband and wife in a Miami courtroom on Friday, according to TMZ. Us Magazine reports that the newlyweds went on to throw a lavish wedding ceremony on the private Star Island in Miami on Saturday night. The couple was joined by family and close friends including Jamie Foxx, El DeBarge, Usher, Nelly, Ashanti, Angela Simmons and Bow Wow. Tiny's BET co-star Antonia "Toya" Carter, singer Monica and Kandi Burruss served as bridesmaids.

The bride and groom -- which have been together since 2001 -- arrived to the ceremony in a horse drawn carriage. Tiny donned a Valentino gown while hubby T.I. looked dapper in an allwhite Prada suit. According to theYBF the couple was serenaded by singers Jamie Foxx and El DeBarge. Later in the night guests were treated to fireworks that spelled out "Tiny & Tip Forever."

The celebration continued at Cameo with the 400 Club until the wee hours of the morning.

Rihanna and Jermaine Dupri joined in the festivites as well.

If you think the couple is headed to their honeymoon anytime soon, think again. Miami's nuptials are only one of three ceremonies the couple plans to have to celebrate their union. Following Saturday's events, the newlyweds headed to their hometown Atlanta to throw yet another party. Afterward, the couple will jet set to the west coast to party it up in Sin City.

Alicia Keys and Swizz Beatz decided to take their nuptials to international heights. According to People, the soon-to-be parents tied the knot in a private ceremony in the Mediterranean. The bride simply glowed in a Grecian-styled Vera Wang gown and a diamond encrusted tiara, while the groom donned a Tom Ford Tuxedo.

The ceremony took place in a private home as the couple's friend Dr. Deepak Chopra persided over the nuptials. Keys was escorted down the aisle by both her parents. It's been reported that Bono and Queen Latifah were among the guest list. The groom's son Prince Nasir Dean was also in attendance, dressed in an all black tux.

According to theYBF, the couple wed in the U.S. in a civil union before jet setting to Europe for the festivities.

The couple announced their engagement and baby in May of this year. Keys and Beatz will be expecting their first child together this fall. Congratulations to both of the happy couples!

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Your Daily Affirmation for Friday, August 8, 2010: I affirm today that my thoughts are prayers and my prayers are always answered. Yes, as I think, so do I pray. Today I raise the level and quality of my thoughts--and prayers-- to the realm of Spirit. As I think joy, I pray joy. As I think peace, I pray pray. As I think forgiveness, I pray forgiveness. As I think beauty, I pray beauty. As I think loving thoughts of others, I pray loving thoughts of others. As I think my hearts desires, I pray my hearts desires. Today I think I AM blessed and it is so. Amen.

As you think, so do you pray.

Think the best for yourself and the other.

"The Tragedy in Life" It must be born in mind That the tragedy in life does not lie in not reaching your goal.

The tragedy in life lies in having no goal to reach.

It is not a calamity to die with dreams unfulfilled.

But it is a calamity not to dream.

It is not a disaster to be unable to capture your ideal.

But it is a disaster to have no ideal to capture.

It is not a disgrace not to reach the stars.

But it is a disgrace to have no stars to reach for.

Not failure but low aim is sin.

Dr. Benjamin E. Mays

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June 25, 2010 is a day that will be remembered in Berks County. John Gilmore and Chad Henne, founders of the GH Community Fund held a Rally for Recreation, to help raise funds to support their mission.The mission to help restore and revitalize the parks and recreational centers of Berks County.

The Concert and Comedic benefit was held at the Sovereign Performing Arts Center. All guests were greeted by a red carpet and pamphlets explaining the purpose of the benefit at the door.

To start off the night, Deja- local aspiring singer and Muhlenberg Middle School student sang with the Harlem Boys & Girls Choir. Comedians Tom Clark, RT, AJ Jamal and many more had the crowd in hysterics. An auction was held that inAfter all the amazing performances, guests and supporters were invited to join the head coach of the Tampa Buccaneers, and star athletes to a party held on the third floor of the Performing Arts Center.Various DJ’s shared their talents, that crowded the dance floor.

For more information, and how to support the mission of the GH Community Fund, please visit GHCommunityfund.com, or send a detailed email to info@ghcommunityfund.com.

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